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.

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

you saying such ominous things?!" Beatrice

aggrieved. He pursed his lips and said, "I was just giving an example.

care if it was an example. You shouldn't say such things. We want both Melody and Lucas to be well. By the way, how is everything going with the film crew? Lucas told us yesterday afternoon not to worry, that

her expression suggested otherwise. As one of

a child. Be it a promise to adults or a goal he set for

when they heard Lucas tell them not to worry yesterday, they felt reassured.

be bragging so much," added Cedric, shaking the newspaper and making

aback. It turned out that Lucas had been preparing since yesterday. She had mistakenly thought that he was only concerned about Stella. She hated the fact that even though Stella might be the one who framed her, he insisted