Undeniably, Melody was harboring expectations in her heart when she asked him that question. She wondered, 'Who am I exactly to him?'
Lucas gazed at her silently for a while before sighing helplessly. "Although Stella and I grew up together, we're not childhood sweethearts. We're just ordinary friends," he explained.
Melody's heart skipped a beat. Did his explanation imply that he cared deeply about her feelings?
'Oh, sh*t!' she thought when she realized that.
She was afraid she might develop feelings for Lucas if things continued at this rate. Unfortunately, that was simply impossible. She and Lucas were people from two different worlds—he a prince, and she a peasant. How could they have a future together?
"Okay, I understand." Melody did not say much more. She just nodded in response to Lucas' words and walked ahead. "Let's go. Grandpa and Grandma must be waiting for us."
Lucas was not entirely satisfied with her response.
The only reason he was willing to explain to Melody was so that she would not be upset anymore, but she did not seem to care much about what he said.
The two walked side by side, and just as they reached the doorstep, Melody saw Beatrice and Cedric gardening in the yard.
She immediately stopped in her tracks and looped her arm through Lucas'.
Lucas was puzzled by her action and turned to her, asking, "What's wrong?"
Melody smiled and nodded, then turned to glance at Lucas. "Don't worry, Grandma. We'll always get along well."
In the past, she had emotionlessly uttered many similar words to deceive Beatrice. It was purely to maintain the appearance of a loving couple. This particular time, however, Melody felt a somewhat different sensation in her heart. Perhaps, deep down, there was a genuine hope that she would be able to stay married to Lucas.
Back in the room, Melody sat down on the balcony, gazing at the scenery outside with a troubled expression. In the past, she had no emotional attachment to Lucas, treating their relationship as merely a job that she could do with a clear conscience. Acting was just a matter of fact for her.
However, she realized that she might be catching feelings for Lucas. She could not completely treat it as just a job anymore.
Regardless, they could not have any other kind of relationship. Even if Melody entertained other thoughts, they would inevitably come to nothing.
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...