The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Sherman waited quietly for Melody's answer.

Melody waved her hands repeatedly, awkwardly explaining, "What? I'm just letting Lucas take Miss Stella to the hospital. How is that pushing him to her? You're overthinking it. Miss Stella looked like she was in a lot of pain, so it might be better for her to have someone familiar take her to the hospital. That's why I thought it would be better for him to take her."

"Aren't you disregarding your own feelings, then?" Sherman almost broke through Melody's thin layer of facade.

Melody had been consciously ignoring her emotions. She was clearly upset. Heck, she even seemed on the verge of tears, yet she pretended to be very magnanimous, graciously handing over her husband to another woman.

'Can a friend be this selfless?' she thought ironically.

Melody forced a smile. "Sherman, you're overthinking it. I'm really fine! I'll be off work after this, so I really couldn't be any happier."

Sherman, feeling resigned, did not say anything more, leaving Melody to prattle on in feigned happiness.

froze, and she sighed. "Even if I disagree, what can I do? They've been good friends for so many years, so Lucas will choose her over me, especially when she's sick." She

who was trying to avoid his gaze. "Do you know

misgivings about Lucas and me, but we are a real

a moment, and eventually, Sherman said, "Okay. I understand. We're here. Let me walk you

I go in by myself. There are too many people coming and going at the set, and I don't want them making up rumors about

got out of the

might've acted too abruptly just now, but that's how I truly feel. Melody, you can call me anytime if you need any help. Even though I might

momentarily unsure of how to

overthink it. We're friends, so I'll do my best to help you. You should hurry and go inside now since you said there was

Bye, Sherman." Melody waved and

Sherman drove away.

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