The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1954

Melody rubbed her temples as she sat on the sofa. She felt drained, and she was just about to close her eyes for a moment's rest when her phone buzzed with a message.

Thinking it was a reply from Lucas, she opened her eyes slowly and picked up the phone.

[Hey, Melody. Have you slept?] The message was from Sherman, rather than Lucas.

She typed back in a neutral reply. [Not yet, but soon. Thanks for sending me back today.]

[You're welcome. We should keep in touch. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.]

sent

Sherman's attitude toward her during their encounter felt like more than just friendly nostalgia. Alas, she was in no position

through the silent night. Melody got up

she wondered if he had seen her

waiting downstairs, and she already knew that the old lady was going to ask him some questions. Worried about exposing her lie, Melody considered going down. However, she hesitated and drew her hand back when

would be better for them to just wait and

day's events, Lucas entered the house and headed

living room. "Why did you

company. Why are you still up, Grandma?" Lucas asked and turned to look

a whiff of unfamiliar perfume reached her nose. That scent certainly did not belong to Melody as she never used any

We need to talk," Beatrice said as