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."

on it. Once Edmund noticed that Melody was up, he immediately went up the stairs to collect Lucas' luggage. Lucas had departed without informing Melody, which greatly displeased Beatrice. However, she concealed

understand why he would leave the country at such a time. His departure would only widen the rift between them and exacerbate their already

down for breakfast, Beatrice served

thought brought unspeakable unease, and she shook her head to try and avoid thinking about him. She did not seem to

in concern, knowing that she was the kind to

handle all that pent-up sadness, Beatrice was just about to advise her when Melody stood up abruptly and announced that she was heading to

to them. However, the smile faded from her face

with Lucas. It was unbecoming of him to just take a flight abroad

the country after discussing business. Edmund merely nodded. He found it inappropriate to inform the old couple of