The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"A middle-aged couple are arguing with the police. They're insisting that their daughter didn't commit any crime and demanding her release," replied Edmund.

Lucas, feeling annoyed, put his hand on Melody's shoulder and tried to steer her forward. He wanted to leave the scene as quickly as possible.

Melody did not pay much attention to their conversation, but before they could take a few steps, a woman rushed toward them.

"So you're here too, you troublesome girl! Is it not enough for you to cause trouble for us when you were still living at home? Now you have to frame your sister, too? You're the reason she's being detained by the police? Is it too much to ask you to stop causing trouble for us?"

The woman was none other than Helen. Ethan followed a few steps behind, and his face contorted in rage as well when he saw Melody.

"Melody, you worthless piece of sh*t! It's bad enough that you don't listen to us, but what has Wendy ever done to you? Why are you doing this to her? Her life will be ruined forever if she ends up with a criminal record! And that'll be your fault!"

Her head hurt at seeing her parents there, though she had anticipated this reaction from them once they found out Wendy was in the police station. Throughout her life, she had grown used to their habitual

She coldly listened to their accusations,

them pointing fingers and almost poking Melody's forehead, especially considering she was the victim. "Hey,

tall and strong, swiftly intervened. He pushed

her hand and

Lucas warily. He was intimidated by his presence. "Who... Who

Melody tightly in his embrace and

everything to do with me! I suggest you

different from ordinary men, not just in stature

for turning away moneyed clients, choosing only to sell to a select few prominent

Lucas' hand rested protectively around Melody's