Lucas could not fathom parents like Ethan and Helen existing in the world.
Despite having both parents alive, Melody had not received an ounce of their love. She was even used as Wendy's sacrificial lamb. It was both pitiful and tragic.
"Do you really think handing them three million dollars today will make them keep their promise and leave you alone? From what you've told me, they'll probably latch onto you even tighter once they know they can get money from you!"
Lucas's warning left Melody stunned.
'Lucas is right. I'm giving them the three million dollars hoping to put an end to everything, but considering their nature… They'll latch on to me even tighter,' thought Melody.
After all, the Sanders were insatiable. Once they found out she could provide money, they would surely treat her like a bottomless ATM.
"I've got something to do. Edmund will get in touch with you later," Lucas stated before hanging up.
'Uh... So is he giving me the money?' Melody thought to herself somewhat bewilderedly.
A few minutes later, Edmund's call came in.
"Miss Melody, I've already done what Mister Lucas instructed me to do just now. The legal department has drafted an agreement, and I've sent you the digital copy. You can decide whether you want the Sanders to sign it. Also, please send me your bank details. I'll wire the three million dollars to your account right away."
Melody was a bit flattered to hear that Lucas had made such an arrangement for her. "Um... Okay, I'll send it to you now."
After ending the call, Melody received the digital agreement from Edmund. Essentially, the agreement stated that after receiving the three million dollars, Melody would sever all ties with the Sanders. She would not have to fulfill any daughterly duties, and the Sanders could not guilt-trip her in any way.
Lucas had indeed thought things through. With this agreement in place, even if the Sanders came knocking for money again in the future, Melody would be able to whip out the agreement to make them leave.
Comments
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...