The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1973

"Fine!" Melody relented and got out of the car.

Just as she got out of the car, she lost her balance and fell forward.

Fortunately, Lucas reached out and steadied her by the shoulders, preventing her from taking a tumble.

Melody looked up as she regained her balance, and the two of them looked at each other. They were so close that it made Melody’s heart race.

She quickly straightened up and backed away from Lucas, awkwardly saying, "Thank you."

"Be more careful next time." Lucas looked at his empty hand with a deep scowl.

As she walked behind Lucas, Melody could not help but replay the recent close encounter in her mind.

image of Lucas' face being so near lingered in her mind, his flawless skin and long eyelashes etched in her

lightly, forcing her

my beating heart if it continues to beat

wrong? Are you not feeling well?"

"It's nothing," Melody replied.

room. After the nurse sterilized her wound, she put ointment on it

to Lucas after she walked

outside the corridor with his hands

it still hurt?" he asked when he saw her walking

fine now. It didn't hurt much to begin with.

big deal. Even when she had more severe injuries before, no one bothered to ask if she was in pain. Of course, Lucas expressing concern made her feel unexpectedly appreciative of

about to say something when his phone rang. He walked over to the side to answer