Melinda comforted Sophia gently, "Please don't dwell on it, Sophia. You don't have to force yourself when it comes to matters of the heart. Jeremy is already taken, so don't hang onto him so tightly. You need to believe in yourself that you'll find someone who captured your heart just as he has captured yours. You're a good person, and other people will be able to see that side of you."
Melinda's words caused Sophia's sorrowful expression to suddenly turn cold. She lifted her head and glared at Melinda, retorting, "Are you trying to teach me how to live my life? Who do you think you are?"
Melinda's face froze. She looked rather exasperated and awkward as she responded, "I'm not. I'm just worried for you. I hope to see you move on and find your happiness. I've treated you as my daughter ever since I married your father!"
Sophia sneered sarcastically. "Enough! Spare me your hypocrisy! Who are you trying to fool by pretending that you're a good person? I bet you enjoy seeing me heartbroken over a man! You must think I'm stupid if you expect me to believe your act! Mark my words, Melinda. My dad might fall for your act, but I never will! Don't count your chickens before they hatch. There's still a long way to go! The man that I set my heart on will become mine!" Sophia turned around and marched angrily toward her room.
Melinda sighed helplessly as she watched Sophia leave in a huff. Being a stepmother was very difficult, as it was evident when her stepchildren misconstrued her genuine concern.
At that moment, her younger daughter Lilin tugged at the hem of her clothes.
Melinda snapped out of her thoughts and looked down. Lilin gazed up at her mother in concern. "Did Big Sister upset you again?"
Melinda smiled gently and reached out to caress her daughter's hair. She reassured the girl, "No, it's just a misunderstanding. Everything will get better with time."
Jeremy glanced up with a weary gaze. He replied, "Sure. Hand me the phone, and I'll call her back."
Tommy nodded. He took out Jeremy's cell phone and dialed Corinne's number.
The call was answered in no time. Corinne, with her worry-tinged voice, asked, "Are you awake?"
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...