The Day I Kissed An Older Man novel Chapter 2154

Lucas parked the car at the entrance and handed the keys over to the housekeeper. He swiftly entered the living room with an eager look as he wondered what sort of expression Melody would have upon hearing the news of the evidence he had uncovered.

"Took you long enough at the office. Why did you leave Melody at home?" Beatrice asked. She had been waiting for him on the sofa.

"You've both just started your married journey together, and this is the best time to nurture your relationship. How do you think she's going to feel when you leave her at home all the time? Your grandfather and I treat Melody well, but we can never be as close as you are to her. I want you to take better care of Melody's feelings in the future."

Lucas nodded. "Yes. I understand where you're coming from. I'll be more attentive."

Cedric placed his newspaper down and approached his grandson. "Understanding isn't enough. You must demonstrate it through your actions. The company demands your attention, but you don't have to be tethered to the company all the time. Your happiness is more important to us than tiring yourself out to work in the company."

Beatrice asked Lucas to lower his head and helped straighten his tie, which had become askew from the hurried return. She asked in a soft tone, "Why are you in such a rush? Where did you leave your suit jacket?"

That was when Lucas realized that his suit jacket was missing. He had not paid much attention to his clothes because he was too eager to share the good news with Melody.

"I must've left it at the company."

"Well, hurry up and go be with Melody. She's not in the best of moods after today's incident, especially after you left."

The old couple felt unable to express everything verbally, but the unspoken understanding remained.

Melody was a sensible woman. She maintained a positive front for Lucas even as he attended to official matters, yet it was still difficult for her to conceal the ache and unease she felt.

Lucas chalked up her harsh tone to the troubles she experienced during her time on the crew. He began to explain where he went, "I wasn't busy with work. I just went—"

"I don't want to know what you just did! You don't have to tell me—" Melody placed her hands over her ears.

Lucas approached the sofa and knelt in front of Melody. "What's wrong? I went to help—"

"I don't want to hear it! Stop talking!" Melody then removed her hands from her ears and tried to calm herself. She knew she had no standing to speak.

"Why? Don't you want to know what I was up to?" Lucas asked.