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.

received several large projects recently, and we've already achieved a

became even more perplexed. If everything was going well for the company, then he

about why I'm

Melody nodded.

worried about you. You've been plagued with endless troubles ever since you entered the industry. I'm starting to find it hard to

not expect Sherman to express such genuine concern for her, and she felt conflicted as a result. However, Melody had a few words to say when

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You've been slandered, framed, and nearly lost your life! Is this career truly worth risking your life

answer me right now. I understand that I'm just your senior, and I'm not that important a person in your life, but stop for a moment and ask yourself where's Lucas? Where are his grandparents? What is their opinion on