The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Lucas rubbed his fingertips, the lingering soft sensation from Melody's ear still not fading. He was not sure what was happening, but he felt like he was not done enjoying it. "Sorry. I accidentally touched it when I raised my hand," he said.

Melody glanced at his serious face suspiciously. "Is that so?"

Lucas' eyes darkened at the way she was scrutinizing him. "You think I did it on purpose?"

Melody remained silent. 'Does he think I'm that presumptuous?'

Lucas did not even spare Stella a single glance throughout the entire time.

Stella kept looking over at him, thus appearing absent-minded to Beatrice.

ahead and stare at Lucas all you want, Miss Stella, but he'll never be yours,

awkwardly smiled, and resumed playing the victim. "Madam Beatrice, it seems like no matter how much I explain, you've already made up your mind about me, so why don't we leave it to time? Time will tell whether I'm innocent or not.

unwilling to beat around the bush, retorted, "My granddaughter-in-law doesn't need others to take care of her. I've said my piece today. I hope you'll take my advice. The relationship between Melody and Lucas isn't something you can come in between. Has Lucas ever given you a meaningful glance after looking over at

lady think she can ask me to come and go as she pleases? I'm

her fists tightly, wishing she could burn

the living room, Lucas and Melody were

you like to have some freshly brewed tea?" asked

you brew the

nodded docilely. "Lucas also likes it, so I thought I'd make him