The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"I'll be relying on your magical touch today, Evelyn," said Melody.

Evelyn waved her hand. "Oh, these dark circles of yours are nothing to worry about. Your face saves me so much work on ordinary days. Even after staying up all night, your complexion is enviable. Look at this face; it's still so radiant. Now I understand what they mean by 'genes determine beauty.' No amount of cosmetic procedures could match this face."

Melody blushed shyly.

Evelyn was a very cheerful young woman, and every time she saw Melody, she would passionately praise her complexion, and Melody would graciously accept the compliments.

By the time Lucas arrived, Melody's makeup was almost done. He appeared at the set silently, catching everyone off guard with his unannounced presence. Some observant crew members quickly reported this to Shaun, while Lucas casually grabbed someone and inquired about Melody's whereabouts.

"Miss Melody is currently having her makeup done in her own dressing room," the crew member replied.

location, Lucas swiftly made his way to her dressing room. This place

when suddenly the door burst open. The man who entered caused Evelyn's eyes to light up,

locked eyes through the mirror. Lucas frowned slightly. 'She's so much thinner,' was Lucas'

no visible dark circles or swelling on Melody's face anymore, she appeared delicate and not overly done up. However, Lucas sensed weariness in

and it was

makeup is almost done. You can leave now, and I'll look for

holding on the table and quietly slipped out,

only

yourself?" Lucas walked over to Melody, grabbing her arm and gesturing. Even her wrist was