The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Oh... I got a dog recently, and it was making a lot of noise when you arrived, so I didn't bring you in to see it. The vet said it's still very wild and can't be around people. Once it's trained properly, I'll introduce it to you. If there's nothing else, let's go... I'll go with you to the hospital and help out."

After a moment of silence, a look of resignation finally appeared on Lucas' face. "Thalia, how long are you going to keep pretending? I've given you many chances, but you've never spoken a word of truth!" Thalia's eyes betrayed her panic as she took two steps back, her smile stiffening. "What are you talking about? I don't understand. Lucas, you must be extremely exhausted to be speaking nonsense. I haven't done anything to upset you, nor did I lie. If you don't believe me, then there's nothing more I can say."

"This again. Don't you have anything else besides these worn-out lines?" Lucas' expression turned cold. He walked past Thalia and headed straight for the door.

She grabbed his arm in terror. "Don't go there! I told you there's a dog inside. Why won't you listen to me?"

"Is it really a dog, or is it someone you've locked up to stop them from telling the truth? We both know what's going on. Are you going to open this door yourself, or do I have to do it for you?"

Lucas grabbed Thalia's hand and pulled her to the door, placing her hand on the lock. He showed no intention of leaving.

cautiously crept toward the door to eavesdrop on who was outside. She would not risk it if it was just Thalia, but if someone else came, she needed

risk her life in this situation.

door this instant!"

the end, she reluctantly opened the door slowly Throughout this process, she kept thinking about what excuse she could

that you, Mister Lucas? Please, help me!" Quinn's cries for help echoed from inside the

glance, and Thalia awkwardly chuckled. "Quinn's just joking with you.

so long, so her sense of humor

a bit...off."

any longer, Lucas snatched