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.

not as resistant to his

to them, their relationship subtly changed

passenger door, gesturing for her to

her hand, which had been released, feeling somewhat unsure of where to put

helplessly and nudged her into the car. "Where else do you

Melody to a nearby restaurant

and brought

your meal. Mister

the waiter left, Melody raised her concerns about the table full of dishes. "Lucas, are these dishes freshly made? How is everything

of dishes I usually eat. When I come, they serve the dishes. If

a bowl of soup and placed it in front

full of dishes must have cost a fortune in ingredients,

you come here to eat

Lucas gracefully poured himself a bowl of soup and