Melody appeared somewhat uneasy, and Lucas found it oddly adorable.
"I wouldn't joke about something like this. Melody, I'm formally asking for your opinion. Would you like to develop a real relationship with me?"
Melody's face reddened. She never expected such a day to come. Was this fate favoring her, allowing Lucas to be the one to initiate it?
The person she liked seemed to harbor the same feelings for her.
"Have you...truly thought this through?" Melody could not resist asking. "I mean, I'm not exactly the best choice when it comes to family background or other requirements."
Lucas' frown deepened. "Why do you care about these things? If I only cared about them, I would've followed my family's arrangements and been with those so-called suitable women a long time ago."
He was displeased with Melody's concerns. In his view, they should have dated if their feelings were mutual. The rest would fall into place.
However, Melody's reaction was different from what he imagined. She became even more anxious when he asked her whether she would like to be in a real relationship with him. In fact, she was so anxious that she tore the palm-sized tissue into shreds.
Lucas could not understand what there was to worry about. After all, they had lived under the same roof when there were previously no feelings between them.
Thus, he could not help but press further, "What are you worried about? We'll never resolve this matter if you keep it to yourself. I'm being serious now, so I hope you'll seriously consider giving both of us a new chance."
Regardless of their past, he just wanted Melody to consider this matter seriously so they could start anew.
"Lucas, do you really think that all the problems that have been plaguing me will be solved if I quit acting?" asked Melody seriously.
"Yes. You'll be able to live a simple life if you quit the entertainment industry as there won't be so many people with ill intentions toward you."
Lucas' gaze was sincere, and Melody finally nodded. "I know you're doing it for my own good. Give me some time. I need to think it over."
Acting, for her, was like a splendid dream. She could portray different characters and win others' affection through her own efforts.
Since becoming an actress, many fans who recognized her silently confessed their support, which was a tremendous encouragement for her as it gave her a sense of purpose in life.
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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...