The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1972

Lucas did not want to press the matter further. Instead, he shifted his attention to the scratch marks on Melody's arm. "What happened to your arm?"

"It's just a little scratch," Melody replied. Her mood had been all over the place, so she did not notice that she was hurt. It was only until Lucas grabbed her that she felt the pain.

She had scratched Wendy's face during their altercation, and Wendy had not held back either, leaving deep marks on Melody's arm.

Lucas frowned. 'An accidental scratch wouldn't look like this. Tell me what really happened."

Melody sighed and proceeded to recount the events of the day to Lucas." It was Wendy, my half-sister. She's been smearing my reputation and messing up my interviews. She even attacked me! I couldn't just take it anymore, so I fought back..."

Lucas looked at her with a mix of emotions. 'Just what kind of upbringing did she have? What has she been through?' he pondered silently.

"Why didn't you tell your family that you're my wife now? If you did, they wouldn't dare to lay a hand on you,' said Lucas.

could indeed act as a shield against the Sanders, but

were known fortheir unscrupulous tactics. Should they learn about her ties to the Riveras, they might

was not truly Lucas' wife, so she did not

of their interests. Even the three million dollars won't guarantee that they won't come after me again. I'm afraid they'll come

and spread her hands. "Besides, I'm only your wife for

seem quite clearheaded now.

smile on Lucas' face surprised Melody. 'This icy guy can actually smile! Well, he looks quite attractive when he smiles,'

for a while before realizing it was

worried about Parr Group coming after me, which would bring embarrassment to the Riveras... I'm sorry. I'll be more careful in the

like this happens again, you

the green light to use the Riveras as a shield if needed. It would be a safety net for anyone, as having

intention of relying on the Riveras as a shield. The immunity they offered had an expiration date

an independent life in the future, so she needed to learn to grow and stand on

if you knew Sherman was the president of Parr