The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Lucas headed upstairs to the study. He was quite at ease knowing that his grandparents had Melody for company.

"Melody, you're back! If Lucas hadn't messaged me saying you were with him, your Grandpa and I would still be worrying about you!"

Ever since the incident near the bookstore, Beatrice and Cedric had been concerned about Melody's safety. They insisted on arranging a car for her whenever she went out and required Lucas to report in. Also, if he was free, they wanted him to fetch Melody.

Melody was touched by Beatrice's and Cedric's concerns more than once. In most families, it was rare for grandparents to show such concern for their granddaughter-in-law.

"Grandpa, Grandma, don't worry. I'm standing here safe and sound in front of you, aren't I?" Melody reassured them, smiling as Beatrice pulled her down to sit on the sofa.

"We're just being cautious. After all, it's better to be safe than sorry. We can't let the same thing happen again," said Beatrice.

nodded solemnly. "Listen to your grandmother on this matter. You got lucky last time, but who can say what might

You old fool, why are you saying such ominous

his lips and said, "I was

the film crew? Lucas told us yesterday afternoon not to worry, that he'd take care of everything. I can't help but wonder if he's just bragging," Beatrice

otherwise. As one of the top business tycoons in the

adults or a goal

they felt reassured. They were confident he could smoothly

lad shouldn't be bragging so much," added Cedric, shaking the newspaper and making a sarcastic

only concerned about Stella. She hated the fact that even though