The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Melody could not even see where her future lay, but in that moment, she only knew she had to leave the family that always ensnared her, making it impossible for her to break free. That family was like a swamp that trapped Melody deep within. Without a ruthless break, she feared she would be bound forever.

It was painfully clear to her that her parents, unlike others, could not provide her with the support she needed, which added to Melody's distress. She had wondered more than once if it was because of her shortcomings that Helen and Ethan treated her this way. Still, why were they so kind to Wendy, even though she was a girl as well? Not to mention, Wendy was not even Helen's biological daughter.

After all these years, Melody could not help but doubt herself. "I thought that if I fulfilled all their wishes and demands, they'd love me like they love Wendy. In the end, I was just deluding myself. No matter how hard I try, they won't ever love me."

With a heart full of pity, Lucas gently caressed Melody's cheek. He could not understand how any parent could find fault with such a well-behaved daughter. That so-called sister of Melody's was incredibly selfish, reaching the height of self-centeredness.

It was truly difficult to fathom what kind of twisted family dynamics exist here. "You've already done well, Melody. In fact, you haven't done anything wrong.

don't need to worry about it anymore. Just stay off from online news for the moment and leave the matter

going to do. Even though it was a fact that Helen and the others had been

side, he would not allow her to be hurt by these things anymore. Anything that was not worth it and anyone who was not relevant should stay far

and warmth made her feel at ease. In the past, when she

as Lucas did, reassuring her that none of it was her fault. Lost in this warmth, Melody unconsciously drifted off to sleep, while

the incoming call displayed on his phone. "Why would the boss be calling me at