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.

passenger door, gesturing

are we going?" Melody looked at her hand, which had been released, feeling somewhat unsure

into the car. "Where else do you think? I'm taking

to a nearby restaurant

waiter immediately understood his request and brought

your meal,

concerns about the table full 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

a bowl of soup and placed it

of a wealthy person. The table full of dishes must have cost a fortune in ingredients, yet they had

you come here

gracefully poured himself a bowl of soup and began