The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

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.

seemed like she was not as resistant

them, their relationship

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

we going?" Melody looked at her hand, which had been released, feeling somewhat unsure of where to put

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

drove Melody to a nearby restaurant and said to the waiter, "The

immediately understood his request and brought all the

your meal.

raised her concerns about the table full of dishes. "Lucas, are these

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

picked up a bowl of soup and placed it in front

once again experienced the life of a wealthy person. The table full of dishes

here to eat

Lucas gracefully poured himself a bowl of soup and began