The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Lucas was simmering with anger. Sherman's intentions were glaringly transparent, and he doubted that Melody could not sense what was going on.

"I view him as just a male friend who shows concern for me from time to time. There's nothing wrong with that. Or are you suggesting that I don't deserve anyone else's care and concern?" Melody's lips were pallid, and her discomfort was apparent. Though she was still unwell, she still mustered the strength to dispute with Lucas.

Lucas noticed her straining and initially refrained from arguing with her, but Melody's unwavering defense of Sherman left him feeling incredibly uneasy.

"Do you think defending him is going to prove anything? That's enough. I'm in no mood to argue right now. You should rest," he said before leaving the ward.

Melody felt alone and suffocated. Distressed and aggrieved, Melody could not understand why they had to quarrel over such insignificant things as soon as they met.

She longed for Lucas' company, and he seemed to feel the same way from how hastily he packed his stuff from home to come and see her. She wondered what it was that made it so difficult for them to sit down and have a proper conversation. Good communication could have prevented them from so many misunderstandings.

Once outside, Lucas sought out the nurse to find the doctor and Patty. "She seems to be a bit weak. Could you please check on her?"

argument. Their office was very close to Melody's ward, and they heard the

that he cared deeply for Melody and had rushed home to pack. Even his

reason to argue at a time like that, and the

narrowed. "I apologize. I

me isn't going to change a thing. You should be

simply urged the doctor and Patty to conduct the checkup. Alone outside the ward, he waited until the doctor confirmed that everything was all right before leaving somewhat hesitantly. He headed directly to Melody's film set where Shaun and the producer were discussing ways to resolve the situation.

"Mister Lucas!"

soon as Lucas entered,