Ch. 2511..2520

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2511-Lucas helped Beatrice organize the birthday banquet with the hope of bringing joy to his grandparents. At their age, they often stayed at home and did not have many friends. As they themselves admitted, they were losing their friends left and right to old age.

Lucas did not want them to be confined to their home just because of their age.

He also hoped to bring more liveliness to the old mansion by having a gathering.

In fact, Lucas did not need to give any face to the guests of the banquet.

However, for the sake of Cedric and Beatrice's happiness, he quietly followed behind them and acted as their dutiful grandson.

Sometimes, he knew what his grandparents liked to hear. Especially when others praised them for having such a successful grandson like Lucas, their

faces would light up even more. Melody had been with Beatrice for a while, and he glanced in that direction with some concern.

At that moment, Thalia and Quinn approached gracefully. Cedric's expression faded a little when he saw Thalia. He had not expected her to still be in the country. Previously, he and Lucas had agreed to send her away.

However, after Lucas and Melody had moved out, Thalia no longer hovered around them, so it was easier for Beatrice to accept her staying in the country.

Otherwise, given what Thalia had done and Beatrice's personality, Beatrice would not have tolerated her staying.

During the birthday banquet, Thalia behaved tactfully. She simply raised her glass toward Cedric.

"Grandpa Cedric, I was foolish before, so I made some mistakes. But now, I understand my place and know what I should and shouldn't do. By the way, do you know where Grandma Beatrice is? I'd like to properly apologize to her too,"

said Thalia.

Cedric smiled faintly. "It's enough to have the thought. She's feeling a bit tired, so she's resting upstairs. You young people don't need to worry about us. Go and have fun with others."

Cedric was well aware that his wife was probably very happy at that moment, especially with Melody by her side. However, her mood might change if she saw Thalia.

Thalia's smile faded slightly, but she managed to maintain her composure. After exchanging a few more words with him, she left with Quinn.

After they turned away, Quinn complained, "Why did you call me over? I was having a good time talking to those guys over there."

Thalia rolled her eyes. "Is there anything else in your mind besides men? How can you only think about getting to know those guys on such an important occasion? Do I need to remind you that knowing any one of the people here will be beneficial for your future?"

Quinn rolled her eyes back at her. "Different strokes for different folks. You say my mind is filled with nothing but men, but aren't you the same? We all know why you're here today." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Moreover, who was to say who was more noble between the two of them? After all, Thalia was still trying to get on the Riveras' good side.

'Has she forgotten that when she went to greet old Mister Rivera just now, Lucas didn't even spare her a glance? He obviously only cares about Melody,' thought Quinn. Thalia gritted her teeth, unable to maintain her smile any longer.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2512-"Since that's how you feel, there's nothing more to be said. But you better remember the lesson from last time and stop flirting with taken men. The people here aren't people you can afford to cross," said Thalia.

After greeting important guests, Lucas approached Cedric and whispered, "Grandma and Melody have been upstairs for a while. I'll go up and check on them. Grandpa, remember not to drink anymore. I'll have someone bring you some water instead."

Upon hearing the first half of what Lucas said, Cedric nodded. However, his expression darkened when Lucas moved to confiscate his drink. It was the rare

chance he could drink, especially since Beatrice was not around, yet even this little privilege was being taken away by his grandson.

Ignoring Cedric's resentful glare, Lucas insisted that he should be more careful at his age. Lucas ascended the stairs in a few strides and gently pushed open the door to find Melody delicately massaging Beatrice's head.

"Shh…"

Melody immediately gestured for him to lower his voice when she saw Lucas entering the room. It seemed that Beatrice was indeed feeling the weight of her age. Just engaging in a conversation downstairs had left her exhausted.

The thought saddened Lucas, which was evident from his frown. His grandparents were growing older with each passing day, and time's passage was something he could not stop. He sat quietly beside Melody, his gaze filled with concern as he looked at the strands of white hair riddling Beatrice's head.

Once they confirmed that Beatrice had fallen asleep, Melody quietly covered her with a thin blanket and then led Lucas to the balcony.

"Time spares no one. Their health is deteriorating…"

Melody had never seen such a melancholic emotion in Lucas' eyes before. He looked disheartened, furrowing his brow to conceal his emotions. However, Melody could still sense the sadness surrounding him and she embraced his head gently.

No words could comfort Lucas at that moment, so she chose to convey her reassurance through her actions, telling him silently, "Don't worry too much, I'm here. No matter what happens, I'll always be by your side."

UMS Time was relentless, and their grandparents aged quietly and imperceptibly.

"All we can do is to spend what little time they have with them. Don't be so sad.

If Grandpa and Grandma nel saw us like this, they'd feel sad too." Melody whispered these words softly into Lucas' ear as if speaking to herself. "Grandma even said, she'll wait for me to finish filming and come back to spend time with her. My promotional events are scheduled for next week, and I plan to move back here after they're over. We'll spend more time with them, so they won't feel so lonely." Content No matter how upset he was, Lucas could not stop time. All he could do was to spend more time with his grandparents while they were still alive, ensuring that their lives were free of regrets.

Lucas calmed down after a while.

Melody remained silently by his side, her hands gently stroking his hair, providing him with a sense of comfort. It was reminiscent of the times when Lucas had been there on?

for her.

After a while, Lucas felt a bit embarrassed and gently pulled away from her embrace. He straightened up, and Melody's gaze followed his movements.

"Feeling better?" asked Melody.

Lucas lowered his head to meet Melody's gaze. After a moment, he smiled. The two of them rested their foreheads together, sharing a look full of smiles. "Yeah,"

Lucas responded.

"That's good," Melody said softly.

They guessed that Beatrice would wake up soon, so they returned to the room together.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2513-Since they were the hosts, they could not afford to disappear for too long from the party, especially with Cedric still downstairs alone. "Grandma, Grandma,"

Melody walked over to Beatrice and called out a few times.

Beatrice had not woken up yet, but they could not let her continue sleeping on the couch. Sleeping like that could easily lead to catching a cold. "Hmm?"

Beatrice finally opened her eyes, looking around a bit disoriented. "Oh my, I really am getting old. Did I really doze off just like that?"

Melody helped Beatrice sit up while Lucas poured her a glass of roomtemperature water.

"You must've been exhausted, Grandma. From now on, let Lucas and I take care of these things," Melody said.

Beatrice was heartened to see how close Lucas and Melody had become with each other. After she tidied up a bit, Melody helped touch up her makeup before they returned to the party.

"Where did our birthday girl disappear to? We were looking all around for you,"

joked Amber Hoyles, one of Beatrice's longtime friends.

"Blame it on my age. Just a couple of drinks, and I dozed off on the couch. I'd probably still be sleeping right now if Melody hadn't woken me up. Melody, come here, this is Amber. Say hello," Beatrice said, introducing Melody to Amber, whom she met for the first time.

Melody greeted her politely, and Amber smiled so much that her eyes became a line. "No wonder you like this girl. She's so well-behaved, I like her too. Melody, if one day Lucas doesn't treat you right, come to me, and I'll introduce you to someone else," Amber said jokingly.

Beatrice playfully swatted Amber's hand. "Don't you dare set your sights on my granddaughter-in-law. If you like her so much, go find another one! I'm not going to let you steal Melody away." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Pfft, I'll find an even better one. Just you wait," Amber retorted.

The two elderly ladies exchanged a few more teasing remarks before wrapping their arms around each other and leaning in closely to chat. It was rare for Melody to see Beatrice in such high spirits. Content Seeing Beatrice and Amber talking so happy together, Lucas took Melody to another area and handed her a glass of wine.

"I rarely see Grandma so happy. Is Grandma Amber a good friend of hers?"

asked Melody.

Lucas nodded and took a sip of his drink. "When I was little, Grandma Amber used to come over occasionally to keep Grandma company."

Melody's mouth widened. "So Grandma Amber is Grandma's best friend, then.

It's not easy to keep a friendship going for so long."

Lucas nodded "Later, Grandma Amber moved away with her children, so it became inconvenient to visit each other. However, they still spend a month at each other's houses every year, which is why they've been able to maintain their friendship all these years.

"Wow, that's quite a rare feat," Melody remarked as she took a sip of her champagne. She could only detect a faint fruity fragrance, suggesting that it was not very strong, so she took another big sip.

"Mmm, this tastes really good."

Lucas gave a subtle smile. "If you like it, you can drink it every day at home."

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2514-Melody's eyes lit up, but Lucas quickly added, "You can only drink it at home.

You're not allowed to drink it elsewhere."

"Why not? This wine is sweet and tastes even better than some beverages,"

Melody replied after taking a big gulp, then sipping it slowly as if reluctant to finish it too quickly.

"It just seems like it's not strong, but you'll definitely get drunk if you drink too much. Especially for when you're the type that can't really hold your alcohol,"

Lucas explained.

Melody drank it like it was a soft drink. In no time, she finished the glass. Not wanting to weave through the crowd for a refill, she looked longingly at the red

wine in Lucas' hand, which seemed equally delicious.

"What does yours taste like? Is it sweet?" Melody asked.

"Not too sweet, but it has a fruity aroma. Do you want to try it?" Lucas replied, his eyes following Melody's gaze to the glass of wine in his hand.

Melody nodded. "Yes, please."

"Give me a kiss first, and I'll give you a sip of this wine," Lucas joked. To his surprise, Melody took two steps toward him and kissed him.

He hesitated for a moment. Seeing her eagerly staring at his glass of red wine without shifting her gaze, he chuckled softly.

"I didn't expect you to get drunk from just a glass of champagne," he teased.

"I'm not drunk!" Melody protested, her elegant brows furrowing. "I'm not drunk at all. This champagne is really good, and I want more." "Alright, alright. You're not drunk, it's me who's drunk and talking nonsense. Do you still want to drink from my glass?" Lucas asked, amused. Melody nodded docilely.

Lucas brought the glass to her lips. "Be good, just take a sip."

He did not expect her to have such a low tolerance for alcohol, so he did not dare to let her drink too much. After she took a small sip, he pulled the glass away.

"Uh, this one is so bitter," Melody commented, sticking out her tongue. She preferred the champagne, which was sweet.

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about sweetness. It was about the bittersweet taste followed by a pleasant aftertaste, much like good tea. One should taste the bitter but not astringent blend of alcohol and grapes at the first sip, then a subtle fruity sweetness should emerge after rolling the wine around one's mouth. This was the hallmark of a top-quality red wine.

However, Melody did not appreciate this flavor profile. She and Lucasz both stood in the corner, sipping wine and chatting. Melody's cheeks were flushed, indicating she was feeling a bit tipsy.

All of this did not escape Thalia's notice. She had been watching them closely.

She gripped her own wine glass tightly in her hand.

'Does that woman have no shame?

What's she doing trying to seduce Lucas in front of so many people? She should be ashamed of herself! The Riveras have always maintained a strict family ethos, so how could they allow such a woman into their home?' Thalia took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself down before walking over to where Beatrice was. Once there, she deliberately shouted.

"Ah!"

When Beatrice turned to look at her, Thalia suddenly covered her eyes shyly.

Beatrice had never been fond of Thalia, so she planned to ignore her when she saw her acting so fake.

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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2516-"Why do you have to intervene so much? You know very well that sometimes too much interference isn't good either."

"It's easy for you to say, but you also know my personality. How can I sit back and do nothing when that woman obviously has ill intentions toward my grandson and granddaughter-in-law? That woman is much more scheming than she appears. It's not the first time I've warned her. Last time, she even spiked Lucas' milk with sleeping pills! Who knows what else she could've done if we didn't find out in time?"

This caught Amber by surprise. "No wonder you were so harsh with her. You're right. You can't let that evil woman near them. But from what I see, the bond

between Lucas and Melody seems quite strong. It won't be that easy for an outsider to break them up."

Beatrice nodded in satisfaction. "Their relationship seems to have improved a lot recently. When Lucas first brought Melody home, they were so stiff with each other, thinking we wouldn't see through them! But you know that third parties always see things more clearly.

"I'm very pleased with Melody, but if Lucas doesn't like her, there's nothing we can do. So I'm very happy to see them getting on so well with each other. Now all I have to do is wait for their good news. It'll be s wonderful if a baby comes along.

"Of course, Melody is an actress, and they're still young. I'm sure they want to pursue their careers for a few more years, and that's entirely up to them."

Amber finally relaxed her brows after seeing Beatrice so happy. "Exactly. I know you're worrying for the sake of them, but you should do it less since their relationship is improving. If you won't do it for them, then at least do it for me. I hope to have many more years gossiping with you."

Beatrice smiled softly. "Of course."

Melody did not feel drunk. She just felt a bit dizzy.

'Why… Why are there two Lucases standing in front of me? And why does he keep on teasing me with that glass of red wine?' "Ah, so do you still want to drink?" asked Lucas.

Melody stared at the wine glass with watery eyes.

Lucas did not realize Melody was such a lightweight. Her eyes were fixed on the drink as if just a sip was not enough, insisting on having more.

swne "Didn't you say you wouldn't let me drink? You still have so much left though." Melody's tone grew more aggrieved as she spoke, feeling Lucas was being stingy. Her eyes were even turning slightly red with emotion.

Afraid that she might actually start crying, Lucas quickly brought the glass to her lips.

"Here!"

Melody grabbed the wine glass from Lucas' hand and downed the whole drink in one gulp, leaving Lucas feeling a bit worried. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Take it easy. If you like it, there's plenty more at home. But you can't drink anymore today. You'll only get dizzier if you drink too much." Melody was indeed drunk, feeling dizzy all over.

Lucas was worried that she might feel worse if she stayed longer, so he took her straight back to their room.

Even Beatrice noticed their commotion and entered the room to check on Melody.

"Lucas, really? You know Melody can't handle alcohol. Why did you let K so much? It's just et her family at home today, so no need to be so serious about it." S

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2517-Lucas did not dare admit that he actually did not know Melody's tolerance for alcohol. He did not know Melody would get drunk and disoriented with just one glass of champagne. Melody laid on the bed with flushed cheeks; she looked somewhat uncomfortable.

Beatrice advised Lucas not to go back downstairs. "Just stay here and take care of Melody. Your grandfather and I can handle the rest."

Lucas got up to escort Beatrice out, feeling somewhat concerned. "You two are getting older. I'll take care of her for a while, and if everything's okay, I'll go back downstairs."

Beatrice waved her hand dismissively. "Don't worry about it. Just stay here."

To put it nicely, the guests that night needed to be entertained by Beatrice and Cedric. To put it less politely, aside from a few close friends, they were not particularly interested in mingling with the others. A small matter like that was not something they could not handle.

Lucas felt reassured by Beatrice's words. Before long, the old lady arranged for some sobering soup to be sent up.

Lynette instructed Lucas to feed Melody the soup. "Otherwise, she'll end up with a headache even after waking up."

Thalia watched them from downstairs. Seeing the two of them going back upstairs, she could not resist following them up. Quinn, however, stopped her.

"What are you planning to do by going to their room right now, Thalia? It's not that I'm stopping you, but think about it. You're in the Riveras' house. If anything goes wrong, Qld Missus Rivera's impression of you will worsen you really think Lucas will choose to be with you then? You can't rush things, especially not now. Today is Old Missus Rivera's birthday. Consider how many people are here. Causing any trouble will only ruin the fun for everyone."

She was earnestly advising Thalia because she was her friend. Even though their perspectives differed, she still wanted to advise Thalia not to do anything irreparable.

Thalia's face darkened. "What do you mean? Didn't we agree earlier? You go find your man, I'll go find Lucas.

What business is it of yours when I do it? Not only are you not helping me, but you're also trying to stop me now. Have you forgotten that you've agreed to help me in the first place?"

Quinn's expression darkened. Even though she was dependable on her care, that was not Thalia's reason to mock her.

Thalia scoffed and crossed her arms. "Do you think you're someone special? If it weren't for me taking you in, you'd probably be wandering around Molomia by now. Don't try to lecture me from a moral high ground. Nobody can stop me from doing what I want."

As Thalia turned to leave, Quinn reached out and grabbed her arm.

"Did you really think I genuinely wanted to stop you? I came here with you today, so I just don't want I you to drag me down with you. Besides, you're not that different from me. If it weren't for your sister saving Lucas' life back then, do you think you'd be here now? Content Thalia hated it when people brought up the events of the past. Indeed, if her sister had not saved Lucas' life, Thalia would not have everything she had.

However, that was her family's affair. It was not for others to use it to criticize her.

"So what? I've long known how jealous you are of me, but it was my sister who saved him, not your relative. You're just jealous," Thalia retorted. "I'm jealous of you?" Quinn scoffed.

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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2519-"If I were to reveal the truth about what happened back then, would they treat me the same way as they treat you, out of gratitude? But whether they'd still treat you as they do now, like a savior, is up for anyone's guess!" said Quinn with a smirk as she circled Thalia.

She looked incredibly pleased, relishing this rare moment of triumph after years of being suppressed by Thalia. Finally, Quinn had her chance to assert dominance.

Meanwhile, Beatrice grew increasingly confused. 'What are they talking about?

Could it be that Claudia didn't die from saving Lucas?'

"What do you want?" Thalia lowered her head and clenched her fists. She did not know how much Quinn had heard from her sleep talk, nor did she know what evidence Quinn claimed to have. Though she distinctly remembered burning all the old photos before leaving home, there might have been oversights.

'If Quinn had gotten hold of those photos, then…all the efforts I'd made over the years to build my life could be destroyed in an instant! No! I'm never going to let that happen! I'm going to be with Lucas no matter what!' thought Thalia.

However, not only was Melody standing in her way like a mountain, but even her longtime friend was on the opposite side. Indeed, the human heart was unpredictable.

Quinn leaned in close to Thalia, whispering in her ear. "What do I want? Hmm, I haven't thought about that. But maybe you should change your attitude toward me, Thalia. For all these years, I've been by your side like a loyal dog, at your beck and call. You treat me well when you're in a good mood, but when you're not, you treat me like an enemy… But I'm a living, breathing person. I'm not your slave, do you understand?

"But someone like you probably wouldn't understand my feelings. After all, you're the root cause of all this. I should be grateful that I pushed open that door when I heard the noises from your room that night. Otherwise, I'd still be in the dark. I used to think that our friendship was real, but it turns out you've been pretending to be someone you're not all this while!"

Quinn chuckled as if she found it genuinely amusing. "You're quite the comedian, Thalia. Don't you think this whole situation is hilarious? Someone killed their own sister just to win another man's heart! Wouldn't you find this kind of woman particularly terrifying, venomous, and ruthless if you were standing in my shoes?"

Thalia could not take it anymore and forcefully pushed her away. "You understand nothing! You know nothing! Stop making wild guesses!"

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"You're right. I truly don't understand. Why did you kill your sister? Even if you liked Lucas, couldn't you have competed with her fairly? After all, she was your sister. How could you be so ruthless?" asked Quinn with a frown.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2520-Even though Quinn claimed not to care about family ties, she ultimately could not bring herself to harm her relatives like Thalia did. Moreover, despite Thalia sometimes not treating her very well, deep down, she truly considered her a friend. After all, they had known each other for so many years.

When Quinn first found out about the incident, she could not sleep for three nights. Her dreams were filled with what Thalia revealed in her sleep.

'Maybe Thalia only said all those things because she was having a nightmare,' thought Quinn in a bid to soothe herself.

The question of why Thalia resorted to harming her sister remained an indelible shadow looming over Quinn's mind. Finally, she could confront Thalia face-to

face about it.

"You don't understand anything. You wouldn't know the pain I've endured all these years. I've told you that knowing too much won't do you any good. Stop asking me if you want to continue being my friend! Otherwise, as you should know by now, I've already taken a life, and I wouldn't mind adding one more to my tally."

Thalia's threat did not faze Quinn in the slightest. "Is that so? Do you believe that if I were to shout loudly enough, your beloved Lucas would come running out here and see your true colors?" Thalia could not take that risk. Everyone knew Lucas was her weakness. She could not bear the thought of Lucas' reaction if he were to learn the truth.

That was why she had been laboring hard to keep this matter hidden from him for so many years. Thalia had regretted it countless times for not having stayed by Lucas' side. Everything would have been different if she had stayed.

Thalia knew well enough that Lucas had harbored some feelings for her sister back then. However, there were no 'ifs' in this world, and she did not have the luxury of regrets. To win the man she loved, she had to eliminate obstacles and create bonds that would make Lucas feel responsible for her.

"I don't understand how you could do something so cruel to your sister! Weren't you afraid that she'd come to haunt you for the rest of your life when you did it?"

Quinn questioned coldly.

Thalia simply smirked. "So what if she did? I warn you not to bring up this matter again. Otherwise, there's no saying what I'll do to you. Even if it means Lucas finding out, I won't hesitate to act if you cross me."

Thalia's evil smirk sent chills down Quinn's spine. It was a smirk devoid of fear as if there was nothing in the world that could intimidate her.

Quinn kept stepping back until she could not stand it anymore. Finally, unable to maintain eye contact with Thalia, she hastily ran downstairs.

Once Thalia was out of sight, Quinn sighed heavily, clutching her chest. "That woman is too terrifying! I must move out as soon as possible! Otherwise, who knows what she'll do to me…"

Quinn sadly reflected on how her longtime friend could turn against her so suddenly. What frightened her the most was knowing that Thalia's hands were stained with someone else's blood. However, there was little she could do even if she knew about it.

Thalia's confidence stemmed from the fact that she had destroyed all evidence from back then. In fact, Quinn would never have suspected that Thalia was not really Thalia if it weren't for overhearing her talking in her sleep.

As for evidence, Quinn could only infer from subtle clues, but she could not do anything about it. No wonder Thalia was so smug.

"Miss, are you alright?"

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