The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Melody recoiled in fear and took two steps back. She then hastily reached forward and grabbed Lucas' hand in a desperate attempt to halt further violence.

"What are you doing, Lucas?! Stop it-" Melody pleaded as Nathan got back to his feet and struggled to contain his rising temper.

Melody knew that Lucas was strong enough that Nathan stood no chance against him in a physical confrontation. To avert escalating tensions, Melody disregarded her safety and positioned herself in front of Nation. Lucas ceased his aggression after being hugged tightly by Melody.

"This is a misunderstanding, Lucas! Calm down and hear me out!" Melody then turned and said to Nathan, "Hurry up and leave! I'll—"

Before she could finish her sentence, Lucas dragged her away by force.

like a clamp.

hurts! What's gotten into you, Lucas?! Let me go!" Melody stumbled as he dragged her away and attempted to use

an imposing, emotionless demeanor that lent him an air of frigidity. Many of the crew members were intimidated by him, and they were afraid to look up at him as they feared he might last

Melody struggled persistently and was finally able to remove her hand from Lucas' unyielding grasp. She stood opposite him and rubbed her reddened wrists as she stared

what action before asking me that?" Lucas retorted angrily. He was still seething after witnessing what he perceived to be intimacy between Melody and Nathan. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

need a place to vent your anger, do it at home! Please don't go berserk here at my workplace!" She massaged her sore wrist and walked past Lucas to leave. Lucas placed one hand on the door to stop her and pinched Melody's chin with his other hand. "Is it that hard for you to stay in the same room with me for

struggling

took on a different meaning when Lucas heard them. He interpreted Melody's apparent nonchalance as a desire to leave him and attend to Nathan. Angered by that perception, he lowered his head suddenly and kissed her with a mix of passion

unexpected gesture, Melody pushed