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.

harbored hopes of having some alone time with Lucas as the old couple's scrutinizing gaze at home made her suffocate. After

determined never to give up on Lucas. She vowed to make the old couple understand eventually that she was the one truly

house, Melody was already savoring her meal. She turned and said excitedly to Lucas,

to speak in a more reticent tone. "Join us, Miss Thalia. The clams

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experience with such delicacies. Melody did not think too much

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

would monitor her food intake when Lucas was