The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Sherman became visibly anxious. "I hope you'll consider my advice, even if it means having to treat me as a stranger. Are you sure it's a good idea to continue with something so risky?

"I'm sure your fans are aware of the pressure you face. Why don't you ask them whether they're willing to see you get yourself in harm's way again? Those who truly care about you wouldn't want you to go through that."

Melody frowned, wondering if she was being pressured to give up. "I understand your concern, but this is my first career. I... I don't want to abandon this halfway."

Melody's averting gaze led Sherman's frown to grow deeper. "Must you be so stubborn? Why are you clinging so hard to this? Shouldn't you prioritize your life over everything else?"

"Did you come here just to persuade me to consider giving up acting?" Melody asked. "I appreciate the concern, but this is my life, and I will do what I think is best for myself. I'm entitled to make my own choices, and I'll make sure I'm always safe.

"Thank you for visiting today. I'm a bit tired now, so if that's all, you should go back home and get some rest."

away and closed

bringing this up would make you resent me, but I felt I had to say it nonetheless. Now that you've made yourself clear, I think that's a cue for me not to disturb you any further. I'll come visit you again when you

pang of guilt at Sherman's lament. Perhaps she had been too assertive, but he believed that voicing out

as Sherman prepared to leave, and his expression darkened upon seeing that Sherman was there. Melody was also surprised by Lucas' entrance, and

" Sherman greeted

was holding several bags. It seemed as though he had packed things from

found out she was

the ward to set down the stuff he brought. "In that case, allow me to thank you on behalf of Melody.

so she doesn't have to repeatedly endure all this