The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Melody had been in more frequent contact with Edmund and enlisted his help in many tasks. She was well aware of Edmund's capabilities, and she knew he could easily step in to teach Wendy a lesson. However, she was determined to handle the matter herself. She had to learn how to fight back against her bullies, or she would never grow.

"I can handle it myself, and Edmund has helped me a lot. He's your secretary, not my errand boy. I can't keep burdening him with more work all the time," said Melody with a faint smile.

For some reason, her smile made Lucas' heart ache. It was as if she was a fragile doll who could shatter at a slight touch.

"Let's go." Lucas stepped forward and took her hand. "I'll take you out for a meal."

Melody barely registered what was happening, even as he dragged her out. "Uh, Lucas, wait..."

He ignored her protest and strode outside with her in tow.

Melody did not resist. Her face turned bright red when she looked down in a daze on their intertwined fingers.

It seemed like she was not as resistant to his touch as before. Unbeknownst to them, their relationship subtly changed over time.

to the car and opened the passenger door, gesturing for her

at her hand, which had been released, feeling

nudged her into the car. "Where else do

a nearby restaurant and said

and brought all the

your meal, Mister

of dishes. "Lucas, are these dishes freshly made? How is everything ready within five minutes of us sitting down?" "This restaurant always sets aside a table of dishes I usually eat. When

up a bowl of soup

full of dishes must have cost a fortune in ingredients, yet they had it ready every

come here to eat

bowl of soup