The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Lucas glanced over and did not seem bothered that Thalia remained at the door of the house. He was holding a small luggage bag filled mostly with Melody's belongings and only about two or three sets of clothes. When Thalia extended her hand to take it, he skillfully avoided her and handed it to the servant who had come to assist him. "It's too heavy. You won't be able to lift it."

Thalia pouted and expressed some sympathy for him. "Why do your grandparents seem more interested in Melody's well-being, rather than yours? They didn't even wait to welcome you. It saddens me a little, actually."

Lucas did not understand why Thalia felt saddened by that. He came home at least once every two days, and his grandparents were likely not that excited to see him around. Besides, there was no point for either of them to stand at the gate and brave the cold wind. His grandparents were old, and Melody had just recovered too.

He considered Thalia to be a bit sensitive, but he chose not to dwell on it.

you take me out for a walk if you have the time?" Thalia harbored hopes of having some alone time with Lucas as the old couple's scrutinizing gaze at home made her suffocate. After all, she knew that they did not want her to have

efforts, determined never to give up on Lucas. She vowed to make the old couple understand eventually that she

savoring her meal. She turned and said excitedly to Lucas, "The clams today are super fresh! You

to Thalia and seemed to speak in a more reticent tone.

fill a few days ago when you weren't at home, and I had regular access to all this seafood because my place is

words was clear-that Melody had little experience with such delicacies. Melody did

doesn't mean you can overindulge in them. How many servings has she eaten?" Lucas' inquiry managed to dispel Beatrice's frown. "Only two bowls. I had Lynette serve them. Come over and have some too. I'll keep an eye on Melody so she doesn't

that Beatrice would monitor her food intake