The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"Well, take care," said Lucas casually.

Thalia's eyes stung with tears. She knew that Lucas had always cared about her, but because of Melody, he could not show it in front of others. For so many years, he prioritized her above all. She believed tha even Melody's presence could not change this fact.

"I will, don't worry, Lucas. I'll take care of myself even if you're not around."

Melody continued to eat the food Lucas served for her, pretending she did not hear what Thalia said.

After Thalia finished eating, Lucas invited her to sit in the living room first.

Before she left the table, Thalia gave her signal to Quinn. The two of them acted separately as they had agreed.

"Mister Lucas, how did you and Miss Melody meet? I find you a wonderful pair. One is a powerful CEO of a company, and the other is an influential emerging actress of the new generation," asked Quinn quickly, her eyes flashing. She was indeed somewhat interested.

two of them looked at each other, and Melody blushed

merely answered, "Fate brought

so? If I hadn't met you then, we wouldn't be

She also wanted to know. If he had not turned his

way to each other. After all, Melody was his perfect match, and their meeting was written in

someone else..." Melody raised her eyebrows as if

slightly. "Even if you had, I'd take you away from

as far away from you as possible." Melody rolled her eyes at Lucas. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

could not resist the itch to pinch Melody's earlobe quickly. "No

wondering why

their relationship. Rather, she seemed to be shoved in her face with their affection. She felt full

were purely a business marriage or a joint promotion. After all, this was common. Both of them