The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Cedric scoffed. "One should eat in moderation, no matter how good the food is. Don't you know eating too much crab can hurt your stomach? Melody, don't listen to what your grandma says. A plain croissant is better! If you want to eat something else, just let the housekeeper know, and she'll arrange it for you."

Melody nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry, Grandpa. You and Grandma have been very good to me. I appreciate it."

Beatrice had something on her mind, so even when Cedric scolded her, she did not take it to heart.

After Melody finished eating her crab croissant, Beatrice anxiously said, "What really happened yesterday? I asked Lucas, but he refused to tell me... I know you two don't want to worry us because of our age, but your grandfather and I'll become even more worried if you keep things from us. We couldn't eat or sleep well because we were constantly thinking about you two."

Beatrice's tone was filled with concern and devoid of blame, and it touched Melody's heart. This was a warmth she had never experienced even from her own family.

She set her cutleries down and looked at Beatrice. "Grandma, the reason Lucas didn't tell you is simply because it was just a very small matter. Everything was resolved yesterday. If I had told you last night, you would've been worried and had trouble sleeping again, right?"

getting older, and you kids all have your own opinions,

No one would be able to tell you're

and said, "That's enough. Don't say things like that. Look at how you've scared Melody. She can't even

in the business world when he was young, had effectively cornered Melody from

if they were her biological parents, However, with Cedric and Beatrice, it was a given that they would be concerned about her. Beatrice placed her hand on her chest and nodded. "Go on.

arrange for a car to pick me up. But on the way

Cedric both took in a sharp breath simultaneously; they never expected

touch a single hair on me!" Melody

must have been