The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Lucas did not return the entire night, and Melody was unsure how she eventually fell asleep.

The following morning, she came down and saw Edmund. In the meantime, Beatrice was having breakfast at the nearby dining table and offered a smile when Melody descended. Edmund greeted Melody respectfully, too.

"Edmund? Why are you here at this hour?" Melody asked, puzzled. Under normal circumstances, Edmund was always with Lucas and rarely visited the home.

Edmund nodded slightly and replied, "He flew abroad last night. I'm here to pack up his belongings and catch a nine o'clock flight."

up the stairs to collect Lucas' luggage. Lucas had departed without informing Melody, which greatly displeased Beatrice. However, she concealed her anger in Melody's presence. Adding discord to their already-delicate relationship would not be a wise

would leave the country at such a time. His departure would only widen the rift between them and

down for breakfast, Beatrice served her

call, and not because of her. That thought brought unspeakable unease, and she shook her

that she was the

and announced that she was heading to the film set. Beatrice, worried for her granddaughter-in-law,

to them. However, the smile faded from her face as

began to worry about Melody's relationship with Lucas. It was unbecoming of

only remind Edmund to convey their wish for Lucas to return soon and not remain outside of the country after discussing