The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Lucas headed upstairs to the study. He was quite at ease knowing that his grandparents had Melody for company.

"Melody, you're back! If Lucas hadn't messaged me saying you were with him, your Grandpa and I would still be worrying about you!"

Ever since the incident near the bookstore, Beatrice and Cedric had been concerned about Melody's safety. They insisted on arranging a car for her whenever she went out and required Lucas to report in. Also, if he was free, they wanted him to fetch Melody.

Melody was touched by Beatrice's and Cedric's concerns more than once. In most families, it was rare for grandparents to show such concern for their granddaughter-in-law.

"Grandpa, Grandma, don't worry. I'm standing here safe and sound in front of you, aren't I?" Melody reassured them, smiling as Beatrice pulled her down to sit on the sofa.

"We're just being cautious. After all, it's better to be safe than sorry. We can't let the same thing happen again," said Beatrice.

this matter. You got lucky last time, but who can say what might

You old fool, why are you saying such ominous things?!" Beatrice whacked him several

felt a bit aggrieved. He pursed his lips and said, "I was

the film crew? Lucas told us yesterday afternoon not to worry, that he'd take care of everything. I can't help but wonder if

one of the top business tycoons in the country, Lucas

was a child. Be it a promise to adults or a goal he set for

heard Lucas tell them not to worry yesterday, they felt reassured. They were

lad shouldn't be bragging so much," added Cedric, shaking the

aback. It turned out that Lucas had been preparing since yesterday. She had mistakenly thought that he was only concerned about Stella. She hated the fact that even though Stella might