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.

at each other, and Melody blushed a

merely answered, "Fate brought us

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

If he had not turned

that even if he missed Melody at that time, they would find their way to each other. After all, Melody

have met someone else..." Melody raised her eyebrows as if challenging

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

of me at first. You wanted me to stay 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

pinch Melody's earlobe quickly. "No matter what you say, you'll

her eyes, wondering why she had been given this difficult

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

the two were purely a business marriage or a joint promotion. After all, this was