The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Melody recoiled in fear and took two steps back. She then hastily reached forward and grabbed Lucas' hand in a desperate attempt to halt further violence.

"What are you doing, Lucas?! Stop it-" Melody pleaded as Nathan got back to his feet and struggled to contain his rising temper.

Melody knew that Lucas was strong enough that Nathan stood no chance against him in a physical confrontation. To avert escalating tensions, Melody disregarded her safety and positioned herself in front of Nation. Lucas ceased his aggression after being hugged tightly by Melody.

"This is a misunderstanding, Lucas! Calm down and hear me out!" Melody then turned and said to Nathan, "Hurry up and leave! I'll—"

Before she could finish her sentence, Lucas dragged her away by force.

held Melody's wrist like a clamp. His grip was so powerful that she hissed

her away and attempted to use

the crew members were intimidated by him, and they were afraid

hand from Lucas' unyielding grasp. She stood opposite him and rubbed her reddened wrists as she stared defiantly at him. "Why are you here? What were you trying to

nerve to ask me that? Why don't you reflect on what action before asking me that?" Lucas retorted angrily. He was still seething after

at home! Please don't go berserk here at my workplace!" She massaged her sore wrist and walked past Lucas to leave. Lucas placed one hand on the door to stop her and pinched Melody's chin with

frowned. She did not want to make any remarks she might regret in the heat of the moment, but she found herself struggling to hold back her emotions.

meaning when Lucas heard them. He interpreted Melody's apparent nonchalance as a desire to leave him and attend to Nathan. Angered by that perception, he lowered his head suddenly and kissed her with a mix of

gesture, Melody pushed him away. "Ngh! What