The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Sherman waited quietly for Melody's answer.

Melody waved her hands repeatedly, awkwardly explaining, "What? I'm just letting Lucas take Miss Stella to the hospital. How is that pushing him to her? You're overthinking it. Miss Stella looked like she was in a lot of pain, so it might be better for her to have someone familiar take her to the hospital. That's why I thought it would be better for him to take her."

"Aren't you disregarding your own feelings, then?" Sherman almost broke through Melody's thin layer of facade.

Melody had been consciously ignoring her emotions. She was clearly upset. Heck, she even seemed on the verge of tears, yet she pretended to be very magnanimous, graciously handing over her husband to another woman.

'Can a friend be this selfless?' she thought ironically.

Melody forced a smile. "Sherman, you're overthinking it. I'm really fine! I'll be off work after this, so I really couldn't be any happier."

Sherman, feeling resigned, did not say anything more, leaving Melody to prattle on in feigned happiness.

After a while, the smile on Melody's face froze, and she sighed. "Even if I disagree, what can I do? They've been good friends for so many years, so Lucas will choose her over me, especially when she's sick." She finally dropped her pretense and revealed an expression of loneliness and fatigue.

car suddenly stopped, and Sherman turned to look at Melody, who was trying

up straight, looking somewhat guilty as she looked at Sherman. "Huh? Have you been watching too many TV dramas? It seems like you have misgivings about Lucas and me, but we are a real couple. I hope you won't say

them locked eyes in silence for a moment, and eventually, Sherman said, "Okay. I understand. We're here.

of the film set, but Melody declined his offer. "Thanks for giving me a ride, but it's best if I go in by myself. There are too

got out of

me anytime if you need any help. Even though

was momentarily unsure of

We're friends, so I'll do my best to help you. You

waved and ran

Sherman drove away.