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.]

at the phone for a while and sent a polite emoji in response before setting it

felt like more than just friendly nostalgia. Alas, she

through the silent night. Melody got up and

and she wondered if he

and she already knew that the old lady was going to ask him some questions. Worried about exposing her lie, Melody

be better for them to

the day's events, Lucas entered the house and headed upstairs

Beatrice called out from the living room. "Why did you

up, Grandma?" Lucas asked and

reached her nose. That scent

Beatrice said