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!"

wouldn't be ideal for you to live alone outside!" Lucas frowned, realizing the severity of the

other, and they were startled by Lucas and

sought

stood in stark contrast to her actions. Melody sensed the tension but decided not to dwell on it, as she had already chosen to win Lucas over on her

and asked, "You seem a

grabbed Lucas's clothes and raised her tearful eyes while shaking her head, as if to say, 'I don't want to talk

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

young, and I'm sure you have a lot in common. Melody just came back from the hospital, so don't leave

things. Before Thalia could respond, Lucas agreed. Thalia watched