The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"The driver is taking Stella? What about you?" Judging from the expression on Lucas' face, Melody figured he was not planning to leave. "Don't... Don't tell me you're planning to take the bus with me?" Lucas turned to look at her and nodded. "What? Am I not allowed to do so?"

"No, that wasn't what I meant." Melody glanced around and leaned in, lowering her voice. "It's just that you're the president of Rivera Group, so isn't taking the bus a bit beneath you?"

Seeing her acting furtively, Lucas narrowed his eyes. "Is there a law saying that people of my status can't take the bus?"

"Of course not." Melody straightened herself and decided not to dwell on the fact that he was taking the bus.

Melody was, however, secretly pleased. The fact that he was there at least proved that he was not that concerned about Stella.

The bus arrived around 15 minutes later, and the two of them boarded.

face. Melody lowered her gaze, chuckling mischievously. She then teased him in a hushed tone, "What's the matter, Lucas? The life of ordinary folks not suiting you?" It was Lucas' first time taking a bus, and he had not expected it to be so crowded. The bus was packed to the point that he could not even find a place to stand. "Ouch!" Melody was

when the person

to steady her,

chest, listening to his strong heartbeat echoing

the other passengers were conspiring against Melody.

could not stand upright at all, and to avoid falling,

hand gently supported her shoulder exceptionally

she harbored because of Stella

although Melody had chosen the closest bus stop, they still had to walk