Maxwell's voice had not changed much. It was deep and pleasant as always, with a touch of change.
Emily—who had just sighed in relief—was surprised to see Maxwell. Before she could stand up, he sat down beside her.
Since there was no chance of escaping, Emily decided to calm down and looked elsewhere. "May I help you?"
Although Maxwell was sitting next to her, he kept a distance from her so he could take a good look at her.
"I just want to clear the misunderstanding between us," said Maxwell while looking at her.
"Okay, go ahead," said Emily without looking at him.
Maxwell sighed and started to explain, "Back then, there were simply too many misunderstandings between us. You thought that I cheated on you, and I thought that you'd fallen in love with someone else. That was why we were always fighting.
"But I swear, I've never cheated on you. I was too young and short-tempered back then, so when my parents chased you out of the house because of the rumor, I didn't stop them because I was angry with you at that time. The truth is, I've never doubted you and I knew you'd never cheat on me.
"I've been looking for you everywhere since you left. Only recently, I found that Phoebe, the woman I was forced to marry, had been interfering in our relationship. She even sent people to kill you in my name… I'm sorry, Emily. You suffered because of me."
"Are you done?" Emily did not show any trace of emotion on her face after listening to his explanation.
Maxwell was a little taken aback. He then nodded and said, "Yes. Is there anything you'd like to know from me? If so, ask me. I'll explain it all."
"No, thank you," replied Emily calmly as if she had no interest in him anymore.
Maxwell frowned helplessly. He took a deep breath and asked cautiously, "Sunny told me that Moonie is going to travel the world for her honeymoon… So I've been thinking. Since we missed Moonie's childhood, maybe we should join the trip and take care of the kids for them? Consider it as making up for lost time with her. What do you think?"
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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...