The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1940

"It's nothing special. We're just friends," explained Melody briefly. She just smiled and looked at herself in the mirror.

Zeke caught on that Melody did not want to delve deeper into her connection with Lucas, so he did not push for more. He smiled and focused on putting makeup on her.

Melody could not shake the surreal feeling washing over her as the transformation unfolded in the mirror. Throughout her life, she never had the chance to wear anything remotely glamorous. Wendy's stylish dresses had always been a source of envy, but Melody never dared to dream of having one herself. That was just a wish that would never come true, she said to herself back then.

She then recalled a particular incident in her childhood...

"Mom, tomorrow is my birthday. Can I have a pretty dress?" pleaded Melody hopefully.

However, Helen only glanced at her coldly. "Why do you need a dress? Haven't I already bought you enough T-shirts? You need to learn to be content and stop comparing yourself to Wendy!”

end, eight-year-old Melody never got the dress

finally got to don

point in

makeup and styling, Melody finally stepped out in the dress Lucas had chosen. Even though Edmund was used to seeing stunningly beautiful women,

make-up. Even if she did, it was only

she looked after some meticulous styling. It was the kind of eye-catching presence that

that before. She felt somewhat uneasy

at the venue. But first, let's grab a quick bite. After all, you

restaurant for a light meal, Edmund

had already arrived, he instructed Melody

to go in alone?" asked Melody nervously at the entrance. She had never been to an event like

Edmund said reassuringly, "Don't worry, Miss Melody. Once