"You'll one day find a husband who genuinely loves you, so don't worry. These things can't be rushed," Beatrice added.
Thalia hugged Beatrice's arm affectionately and said, "Gee, I wonder if I'd be able to experience the same care on concern from you that Melody receives? I've always felt a sense of kindness and warmth from you ever since the day I first met you. It makes me feel homely, and it has only deepened during my stay here. You and Grandpa Cedric are such a joy to be with. I feel close to you in my heart, but I'm worried that you won't feel the same way with me..."
Beatrice did not wish to engage in such small talk when she was eagerly awaiting her granddaughter-in-law's return. She gently patted Thalia's hand and removed it from her arm. "Your future husband's grandparents will adore you, too."
Cedric ignored the entire conversation. Thalia was trying to overstep her boundaries. She could never measure up to Melody regardless of how much Thalia tried. Unsure of how to respond, he decided maintaining his silence would be better.
Thalia appeared oblivious to the awkwardness between them. She grasped Beatrice's arm again, but from behind to deliberately create an appearance of closeness.
Lucas' car had arrived at the door by then. Unfazed by what Thalia was up to, Beatrice immediately approached them.
Melody quickly stepped out of the car and said, "Wait there, Grandma! I just need to take some things out of the car first."
As she tried to turn around, Lucas insisted that she go over and greet Beatrice. "I'll bring your stuff down."
Lucas had been helping her a lot anyway, and the belongings were not that heavy either.
Beatrice knew that a person's hands and feet would get cold easily during autumn and winter and suggested they find a way to help Melody with that. "Alright, let's go inside. We shouldn't be lingering here at the door. We could get an herbalist to prescribe some herbs that could help you with this, but I think we should let Melody head in and rest."
The two elderly folks ushered Melody in and showed little interest in Lucas. Only Thalia lingered there, gazing at the doorway. The longer she stayed with the Riveras, the more impressed Thalia became with Melody's capabilities.
Although the old couple were technically Lucas' grandparents, the affection they showed toward an outsider like Melody was simply remarkable. Thalia could not wrap her head around what methods Melody had used. If they were not on opposing sides, she might have wanted to seek advice from her.
Beatrice's concern for Melody appeared genuine, much like the affection one had for one's own granddaughter. It even surpassed the love some biological relatives might offer.
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...