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.]

a while and sent a polite emoji in response

encounter felt like more than

car engine resonated through the silent

she wondered if

questions. Worried about exposing her lie, Melody considered going down. However, she hesitated and drew her hand back when she reached for the

would be better for them to just wait

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

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

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

of unfamiliar perfume reached her nose. That scent certainly

the study. We need to talk," Beatrice said as she walked toward the study with