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.

matter. You got lucky last time, but who can say

old fool, why are you saying such ominous things?!" Beatrice whacked him several

pursed his lips and said, "I was just giving

be well. By the way, how is everything going with 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,"

saying she did not believe Lucas, her expression suggested otherwise. As one of

adults or a goal he set for himself, if

they felt reassured. They were confident he

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

had mistakenly thought that he was only concerned about Stella. She