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.

Miss Stella, but he'll never be yours, no

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

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 him so many times? Go back, Miss Stella. We've

she can ask me to come and

tightly, wishing she could

Lucas and Melody were huddled

to have some

offered a smile upon seeing Melody. "Did you brew the rose tea you like

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