The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Understanding something was one thing, but seeing Melody act on it was another. Lucas realized that they were inseparable. At that moment, he was certain that he had gained another person in his life who loved him so deeply.

"I'm fine with the arrangement, but won't you feel rushed in your work?" asked Lucas.

Melody smiled and shook her head. "It won't be too rushed. I have a feeling that Grandma will wake up very soon. She loves you so much, so she wouldn't bear to see you sad."

Melody's words acted as a powerful confidence boost; even Lucas felt certain that Beatrice would wake up soon.

He drove Melody to the dance studio. "Let me know when you're done here, and I'll come to pick you up. Don't go back on your own, okay?"

After the previous accidents in their family, he would not allow such a thing to happen again. After Melody agreed, he headed to his company. The news about the Rivera family had been circulating widely, so naturally, people in the company were

striding onto his personal elevator, they could not help but lower their heads and avoid eye contact. Despite gossiping being a natural human trait, self-preservation was also ingrained in

was unaware of the rumors online. However, Lucas knew about them. He

Lucas did not even raise his head as he spoke to Leo, who

considering the costs. I want everyone spreading rumors to pay the price," Lucas said, determination evident in his

kind-hearted. He had had enough

life but also continued to harass her online. She seemed determined to push Melody to the very depths of

just those three words before leaving the office. He breathed a sigh of relief only after he walked out the door. Edmund walked up to him and was surprised by Leo's demeanor. "Why do you look so frightened when Mister Lucas is only asking you to do your job?" Leo patted Edmund's shoulder. "Dude, you're a tough one. I truly