The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1975

Melody's expression worsened as she debated on the matter even more. Even her gestures with the flowers became inadvertently forceful.

Noticing the changes in her, Beatrice chuckled and said, "Melody, you’re going to snap the stems of these flowers if you keep going like that."

"Huh?" Melody snapped back to reality, realizing she almost damaged Beatrice's potted plants. "Sorry, Grandma," she apologized sheepishly. "I didn't mean to..."

Beatrice smiled and took the trowel from Melody's hands, saying, "Don't worry about the flowers. Now, what's really bothering you?"

"Oh, nothing!” Melody forced a laugh. "I was just a bit distracted by some celebrity gossip."

Beatrice was not entirely convinced by Melody's explanation, but she did not press further. Instead, she turned back to tending the plants and said, ■' Melody, appearances can be deceiving. When it comes to these tabloids, it's crucial to get the full story from the people involved before passing judgment."

words, her thoughts drifting elsewhere.' Grandma's right. The paparazzi love

She also knew that she herself was only Lucas

he was dating someone or caught in rumors

mind kept going back to those pictures, causing

on the flowers anymore, so she excused herself. "Grandma, I'm a bit tired. I think I'll go upstairs and rest for a while. Let's do this again

not pry further. She just nodded and reminded Melody to take care of herself

get a little nap, but sleep eluded her. Every time she closed her eyes, images of Lucas and Stella entering the hotel

in bed for the entire afternoon, she had not slept a

Lucas happened

eyes met in

side made Melody choose to ignore him. Without offering a greeting, she turned away and headed toward

frowned at Melody's silent treatment. He found it somewhat perplexing but decided