The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1760

It was only dawn when loud knocks coupled with the sound of insistent doorbell ringing could be heard coming from a typical residential neighborhood in New Capital City. Melinda and Lilin instantly woke up.

Lilin groggily rubbed her eyes and sat up. "Who is it? Why would anyone knock on our door so early in the morning?"

Melinda had already gotten out of bed and was looking for something to wear. "Lilin, go back to sleep. I'll see who it is."

Although Lilin had just woken up and her mind was still a bit fuzzy, she was still alert. She got out of bed and grabbed her mother, who was about to go to the door.

"Mom, this isn't our home, and your friend hasn't lived in this house for a while! Who else will show up at someone else's door this early in the morning? We need to be cautious; it could be someone with bad intentions! 11

Melinda glanced at the clock on the wall and noted that it was only four o'clock in the morning. Being sought out at this hour was indeed very unusual.

for me. I'll come with you to see who it is! Even though Dad's not here, he surely has arranged for his people to keep an eye on us. His people wouldn't let

her daughter's speculation, Melinda could not help but start to

don't think I've offended anyone, so who could these bad guys be? Could

mind, Melinda took her daughter's

knocking outside grew louder

without turning on the lights, fearing they might be discovered by

through the peephole. Shock and surprise immediately

her hand, whispering," Mom,

snapped out of her shock. Without answering her daughter’s question, she reached out and turned

casting an unsettling glow that