The Day I Kissed An Older Man

The room fell into a heavy silence. A few seconds later, Lucas scoffed and coldly retorted, "Didn't you promise to keep your distance from other men? Who gave you the right to do an ad for his company?" That immediately silenced Melody. She could clarify that nothing happened between her and Sherman, but she could not justify meeting him after promising Lucas otherwise.

"Sorry. I should've told you beforehand, but I was afraid you'd be angry..."

Melody knew that no matter how she explained, she could not change the fact that she had lied. The best she could do was admit her mistake.

Her grip on Lucas slowly loosened. She then sighed heavily and said, "Lucas, I shouldn't have lied to you, but I hope you can give me a chance to explain."

Lucas hated being lied to, yet Melody already lied to him two times. Thus, it was difficult for him to trust her again.

Initially, Lucas had no intention of offering Melody another chance. However, her heartfelt apology softened his resolve.

Although Lucas remained silent, the fact that he did not leave presented Melody with an opportunity she desperately needed.

on got canceled because of that, and they faced considerable penalties. Sherman thought Wendy

darkened at her words. "So you went with

saying, "I was hesitant at first, but I really felt I should take responsibility for it. Plus, I didn't want to owe him. I thought

look remorseful. "What about the photos in the

sounded

prove my innocence?' She looked at Lucas and thought to herself with great

an idea crossed her mind. "I have a way to prove I'm innocent, but

expression darkened further. "You're

because I want to see him, but I do need his help

coldly for a long time before saying, "Melody, you better be able to prove