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!"

health isn't exactly good, and it wouldn't be ideal for you to live alone outside!" Lucas frowned, realizing the

each other, and they were startled by Lucas and Thalia's serious

sought refuge behind

headache coming on when she saw that. Thalia's claim that she had no other intention toward Lucas stood in stark contrast to her actions. Melody sensed the tension but decided not

and asked, "You seem a

and raised her tearful eyes while shaking her

to stay there any longer. Lucas then clarified, "It's fine. You guys stay home. I'll bring her out for a stroll." Beatrice seemed to disapprove. Melody had just returned from the hospital, yet Lucas was taking Thalia out. Seeing them alone would undoubtedly elicit

three of you are young, and I'm sure you have a lot in common. Melody just came back from

Before Thalia could respond, Lucas agreed. Thalia watched