The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Melody did not remain unconscious for a long time. However, during the two-or-so hours she was out of it, every minute and every second made Lucas feel like an eternity. Lucas flew back from abroad, working tirelessly for several days. Exhausted, he rushed to the hospital and found himself dozing off by her bedside while holding her hand. That way, Lucas immediately sensed when Melody was waking up.

"Mmm..." Melody's fingertips twitched, and Lucas, feeling the activity, sat up straight.

"Are you awake?"

Melody's brow furrowed as if she was in a great deal of pain. "Mm..."

Melody moaned softly, and Lucas became even more concerned. He could hardly imagine how terrifying it must be for someone to face the agony of drowning. Melody's eyeballs moved, and she blinked her eyes open.

Her gaze fell on a sea of white, and she struggled to make sense of where she was. Then, she heard the familiar voice of a man beside her.

you

detail that Melody noticed as soon as she made

back? Where...

were unconscious after drowning. You just woke up. Do you feel any discomfort?"

still a bit dazed. She wanted to shake her head to assure him that she was fine, but as soon as she did, she realized she was very lightheaded. Noticing her furrowed brow, Lucas immediately stopped her from moving. "Don't move. You just woke up. Wait here. I'll go

blinked slowly to indicate that she understood, and Lucas

arranged for Melody to be

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examination, the doctor turned to Lucas and reassured them both, "Mister Lucas, there's nothing to worry about. Your wife is doing fine. She just needs some good

great deal of pain. Could there be any lingering effects?" Lucas

first brought