The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Lucas noticed Thalia's certainty and it seemed as though she had overheard someone criticizing her.

"It'll be fine. If anyone talks behind your back, just let me know. I won't let anyone make you feel uncomfortable," Lucas assured her.

His earlier hesitation in inviting Thalia seemed justified, as he felt that it was more difficult to keep an eye on her if she stayed elsewhere. He simply needed to care for her as long as she was there, and all of that would be over once she returned to Molomia in a few days.

Thalia's eyes turned red, and she seemed reluctant to stay there. "I know I've already caused you a lot of trouble, and it wouldn't be good to continue putting this burden on you. I'm willing to stay on my own outside! I'll be fine, I promise!"

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chatting happily with each other,

instinctively sought refuge behind

contrast to her actions. Melody sensed the tension but decided not to dwell on

the initiative to show concern and asked, "You seem

her

to stay there any longer. Lucas then clarified, "It's fine. You guys stay home. I'll bring her out for

should bring Melody with you. The three of you are young, and I'm sure you have a lot in common. Melody

could respond, Lucas agreed. Thalia watched as Melody approached them with a smile, which-though seemingly innocent-felt like a provocation in Thalia's eyes. She had a feeling