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.

her dressing room. This place was familiar to him as he had visited it

laughing with Melody when suddenly the door burst open. The man who entered caused Evelyn's eyes to light up, but the next moment, she

slowly faded as the two locked eyes through the mirror. Lucas frowned slightly. 'She's so much thinner,'

there were no visible dark circles or swelling on Melody's face anymore, she appeared delicate and not overly done up.

remained silent, and it was

You can leave now, and I'll look for you later,"

placed the brushes she was holding on the table and quietly slipped out, thoughtfully closing the door behind

only Lucas and Melody,

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