The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1949

It seemed that Lucas was not keen on letting Stella know the truth of their relationship.

"Friend? As in, 'girlfriend' or just a normal friend?" Stella teased.

"Just a normal friend," Lucas replied without hesitation.

Melody reacted somewhat awkwardly and pursed her lips. "Yes. Mister Lucas and I are friends-new friends, I might add. I heard about this event and persuaded him to bring me along and experience the sights. I hope you don't misunderstand our relationship."

want Stella to know about them, she dutifully played along with

hold Lucas' hand. "A friend of Lucas is a

name's Melody," she answered. Despite playing the role of Lucas' wife for so long, she had never been so intimate with him in public. He was, after all, averse to physical contact with members of the opposite gender, yet he neither flinched

to meet you, Melody. Since you're Lucas' friend, then please come with me.” Stella smiled magnanimously and brought Lucas

and followed silently from behind. The second floor was a private zone, and Melody pushed open a

all been waiting to raise a glass to you!" someone called out to Stella as soon as they entered. "Oh, and Lucas

none of them, nor could she understand what they were talking about. She did not feel like she belonged there, and she had no intention of

stole glances at Lucas from across the room, noticing that he had such a soft expression when speaking to Stella that it was almost as if he was a different person from his usual self. For some reason, Melody felt a little sad when she saw Lucas sitting there with Stella. She was his wifegranted, in name only-yet he treated

that it was just a job. Just because