The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Alas, Thalia eagerly approached Beatrice, saying, "Grandma Beatrice, I was just thinking of talking to you a moment ago. I didn't expect to run into you here."

Beatrice's tone remained indifferent, devoid even of the smile she shared with her longtime friend.

"Grandma, besides wishing you a happy birthday today, I also wanted to apologize to you," Thalia said hesitantly, glancing at Amber.

Amber looked around in surprise before asking, "Are you looking at me?"

Thalia nodded shyly and said, "I'm sorry, Ma'am. I have some things to discuss with Grandma Beatrice, so can you please give us some room? I'm really sorry about this."

Beatrice waved her hand dismissively. "She's not a stranger. Whatever you have to say, you can say it in front of her. Of course, if it's not important, you can leave it unsaid. I have other guests to attend to." Beatrice's impatience made Thalia feel awkward.

"Oh, alright. I'm sorry for behaving immaturely before. Lucas and I have cleared things up, and I understand that it's not possible between us. So, please rest assured, I won't act childish like before. I won't entertain any inappropriate thoughts. The only reason I haven't gone back to Molomia is that I need to gather inspiration for my work and collect material for my future classes. After this semester ends, I'll fly back to Molomia. Grandma, you don't need to worry anymore."

Thalia's words seemed to suggest her plans, but to Beatrice, it sounded like she was being forced to leave. Even if so, what did it matter?

and knows she's not welcome here. A semester, eh? That's only less than two months. I guess

can think that way. I guess my words to you haven't been in vain. There really isn't any possibility between you and Lucas. If there were, you two would've ended up together long ago, wouldn't you

meddling in the affairs of young people. This applies to Lucas, and it applies

in any way between Lucas and Melody. Melody is very precious to me,

apologized to Beatrice to make her drop her guard, yet Beatrice dared to reprimand her in front

face turned red with embarrassment. Beatrice only stopped talking when Thalia finally could not

Beatrice a glass of warm water promptly. Beatrice cleared her throat before looking at her good

harsh to the younger generation before," said

her head. "I wouldn't have done so if I wasn't forced into