The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1996

Chapter 1996

Melody had been in more frequent contact with Edmund and enlisted his help in many tasks. She was well aware of Edmund's capabilities, and she knew he could easily step in to teach Wendy a lesson. However, she was determined to handle the matter herself. She had to learn how to fight back against her bullies, or she would never grow.

"I can handle it myself, and Edmund has helped me a lot. He's your secretary, not my errand boy. I can't keep burdening him with more work all the time," said Melody with a faint smile.

For some reason, her smile made Lucas' heart ache. It was as if she was a fragile doll who could shatter at a slight touch.

"Let's go." Lucas stepped forward and took her hand. "I'll take you out for a meal."

Melody barely registered what was happening, even as he dragged her out. "Uh, Lucas, wait..."

He ignored her protest and strode outside with her in tow.

Melody did not resist. Her face turned bright red when she looked down in a daze on their intertwined fingers.

as resistant to his touch as

them, their relationship subtly

and opened the passenger door, gesturing for her to get in.

looked at her hand, which had been released, feeling somewhat unsure

nudged her into the car. "Where else do you think? I'm taking you out for

drove Melody to a nearby restaurant and said to the

and

your meal.

about the table full of dishes. "Lucas, are these dishes freshly made? How is everything ready

I usually eat. When I come, they serve the dishes. If I don't, it

picked up a bowl of soup and placed it in

full of dishes must have

come here to

a bowl of soup and began sipping

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