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.

each other,

merely answered, "Fate

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

also wanted to know. If he

missed Melody at that time, they would find their way to each other.

Maybe I'd have met someone else..." Melody raised her eyebrows

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

to stay as far away from you as possible."

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

her eyes, wondering

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

a joint promotion. After all, this was common. Both of them