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.

surprise, there were many passengers on the bus. After all, it was not rush hour. The two of them were almost squeezed onto the bus, and Melody found herself pushed into a corner. She turned to glance at Lucas, who was beside her. He had completely lost the calm demeanor he had just moments ago with a frown plastered on his 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

to stand up when the person behind her jostled her again, leaving her

faintly. He reached out to steady her, suddenly feeling that the crowded bus was not as uncomfortable as he

chest, listening to his strong heartbeat echoing in her ears.

seemed like the other passengers

to avoid falling, she had to stay

supported her

throughout the entire bus ride, Melody found that the anger she

not have a direct bus route, and although Melody