The Day I Kissed An Older Man

To her surprise, a knock echoed on the ward's door. Melody's eyes widened as she gazed at the man who entered her room. "Sherman?" Melody asked.

Sherman had not expected Melody to be awake. He swiftly approached the hospital bed and placed a pillow behind her head for her added comfort. With a chuckle, he asked, "What's wrong? You don't seem overly thrilled to see me."

Melody smiled. "That's not it. You're welcome here, of course. I just didn't expect you to visit. It's a pleasant surprise."

The smile faded from Sherman's face in an instant. He reached out to tuck a strand of Melody's hair behind her ear, but he immediately withdrew it and sighed deeply. Melody blinked and was puzzled by his sudden change in demeanor.

"What's the matter? Are things not going well at the company?" Melody asked.

several large projects recently, and we've

everything was going well for the company, then he

be curious about

Melody nodded.

because I'm worried about you. You've been plagued with endless troubles ever since you entered the industry. I'm starting to find it hard to bear, too. I hope you don't mind me asking you this-have

her, and she felt conflicted as

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that often? You've been slandered, framed, and nearly lost your life! Is this career

me right now. I understand that I'm just your senior, and I'm not that important a person in your life,