The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"That's how it should be. Let's go. I've asked Lynette to make some of your favorite food. You probably don't have much of an appetite since you just came back from the hospital, so how about a bit of oatmeal first," Beatrice asked as she led Melody to the dining area.

Lucas, however, stopped her and said, "That might cause bloating. You'd still want her to eat dinner, don't you? You said it yourself that she doesn't have much of an appetite now. The oatmeal might be a little too heavy for her. Something lighter would be better for now."

He managed Melody's meals during her hospital stay and knew that her appetite had changed due to her health condition. Aside from no longer being able to indulge in her favorite sweet and spicy dishes, she would easily get full even with a small-portioned meal. Lucas had to coax her into eating more during their time at the hospital. The memory of spending time alone with him in the hospital room made her feel a little awkward and uncomfortable.

Beatrice insisted that Melody eat a bowl of oatmeal, which Melody eventually relented because she did not want Beatrice to feel dejected for having such a caring gesture turned down.

Melody felt that she might not have any more room for dinner if she ate too much of it. The interaction between Melody and Lucas drew a satisfied smile from Beatrice, believing that it exemplified an ideal relationship

then don't force yourself. We can always ask the cook to make more when you've

and concern. She did not think that Melody

wanted to spend more time with Beatrice. Since she turned down the oatmeal, Beatrice decided to bring Melody into the quiet back garden for a

tag along, but before she could say anything, Beatrice nipped the idea in the bud by declaring how much

was worried about accidentally showing an ugly expression after seeing Thalia try to be close

and

in the cold of November, and Cedric-knowing that Beatrice loved flowers-made a point to have fresh flowers brought in daily from various places just to add a splash of