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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2533-0"Come on, Grandpa. I know you might not have much of an appetite right now, but Grandma will need someone to take care of her when she wakes up. Just eat a little," Melody said gently. "And Lucas, you too. Don't just sit there. Come and eat something. Now is the time Grandma needs us the most, so we can't afford to fall sick too! Only when we're healthy can we have the energy to take care of Grandma." Melody flashed a faint smile. One might think she had regained her composure if it were not for her swollen eyelids and red eyes.

"Melody's right. Lucas. Don't just stand there. Your grandmother is out of danger now. It's just a matter of time before she wakes up. Come and have a little something to eat," said Cedric.

Melody knew it was a bit of a stretch for everyone as none of them had much of an appetite. She herself could not taste anything. However, it had been such a long time since they had eaten properly. She and Lucas might manage, but Cedric would not be able to withstand it. He would lose even more appetite if the other two did not join in eating a little.

After they finished eating, Melody coaxed Cedric into resting on the bed for a while. They had already prepared a single room for Grandma on the top floor of the hospital. Melody had stayed on that floor when she was sick before.

There were plenty of other rooms; Cedric definitely needed a good rest. He was getting older, and even if he wanted to wait for Beatrice to wake up, his energy would not allow it.

"The two of you should get some rest too. After all, both of you still need to work tomorrow. You can come back to check on your grandmother after you get off work tomorrow night."

After instructing the two of them, Cedric fell into a deep sleep. Being older, he could not endure staying awake all night, even if he wanted to accompany them.

Melody gently closed the door behind her and took Lucas to the corridor to talk.

"Is there work waiting for you at the company? I need to go to the dance studio.

I've already memorized all the moves from the previous classes, but I need to get my costumes from there. I'll practice at home for the time being so I can spend more time at the hospital with Grandpa and Grandma."

Lucas looked at her and hugged her. "I'm glad you're with me," he said softly.

Melody chuckled softly in his arms. "Of course. Where else would I be if not here? You always look so handsome. The way I like."

Lucas nuzzled against Melody's neck affectionately. Melody blushed, but time was of the essence for them. She gently pulled away from Lucas, appearing remarkably composed.

"Last night's accident was something none of us wanted to happen. But now that it has, we'll face it together. Grandpa is getting older, and such accidents hit him the hardest. Even if he appears calm, he's deeply affected. This is why we need to spend more time with him during this period. As for Grandma, we'll take turns to be with her. What do you think of this arrangement?" asked Melody.

Lucas felt a warmth in his heart at the way Melody was planning for his family.

They had already recognized each other as their significant other. Melody had always cared for Beatrice and Cedric as if they were her own grandparents.

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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2535-Never mind, you wouldn't get it," Leo said, patting Edmund's shoulder.

Since he accepted the task, he would complete it well. He was already familiar with these chronically online folks, and it seemed that the example of Tasha Lynch had not deterred them enough. He did not mind using even stronger methods to show others the consequences of slandering Melody online.

As Melody pushed open the door to the dance studio, she sensed that something was amiss with the atmosphere. Her teacher was leading her to the innermost room for their practice, which meant she would pass by other rooms.

Usually, other students would warmly greet her, yet although some still greeted her that day, she felt their gazes were more scrutinizing than usual.

That made Melody particularly uncomfortable, especially when she noticed that after scrutinizing her, they would gather and whisper among themselves. She could not understand how she had become the subject of gossip once again.

Melody rubbed her arms uneasily and decided to ignore these people. She quickened her pace, intending to retrieve her clothes quickly and inform her teacher that she would have to stop coming for the time being. To her surprise, someone blocked her path.

Carmen Barton had always been very warm and enthusiastic in her greetings to Melody as if they had known each other for many years. Melody felt a bit uncomfortable with such people, but she would not avoid them either.

However, at that moment, Carmen's expression seemed off.

"Carmen, is something wrong?" Melody asked.

Carmen crossed her arms and gave Melody a disdainful look. "Don't call me 'Carmen' so affectionately as if we're so close."

Other students had gathered around, and some of them started to snigger softly.

Melody was puzzled. "But didn't you ask me to call you that before?"

"Why you!" Carmen angrily clenched her fist. "Stop pretending in front of us. We all know what kind of person you are. No need to act so friendly. We know your true colors."

Melody was amused. She could not help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation. She had been perfectly fine being on her own in the dance studio before. It was Carmen who had approached her first, claiming to want to be friends.

"How am I pretending?" Melody retorted. "If you have something to say, just say it."

Despite being pressed for time, Melody noticed that many people in the room were siding with Carmen, indicating that there were grievances against her among them. She hoped to resolve the matter face-to-face, if possible. She did not want to wait until people were gossiping behind her back to realize that everyone was talking about her behind her back.

"You still want to pretend? You're not just a jinx but also a hypocrite! The Rivera family wouldn't have so many misfortunes if it weren't for you! And your sister is saying online that it was because of you that your family business plummeted.

So stay away from us! We don't need you bringing bad luck upon us! We don't want our careers to get ruined by you before they even begin." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

'What lies is Wendy spouting online this time?' thought Melody with a frown.

She had been too busy to pay attention to online news since Beatrice's accident. She had not expected that in such a short time, her dear sister would once again be spreading rumors about her online to tarnish her reputation.

It seemed never-ending!

Since the day Melody was born, Wendy had always treated her with disdain.

When they were young, Wendy competed for attention, blamed Melody for everything, framed her, and even took away their mother's love from her

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2536-'Even now, Wendy can't stand to see me live a peaceful life even for a moment.

She still wants to publicly spread those things about me online. I've long cut ties with the Sanders, so how could she still be so shameless?!' thought Melody.

Out loud, she said, "Sorry, but Wendy isn't my sister. You've got the wrong person."

Melody felt there was no need to explain Carmen anymore as it seemed like she was determined to use the online rumors to ostracize her. Besides, she would not be coming back to the dance studio anyway. "Hey, what's with your attitude?

So others aren't even allowed to point out your mistakes? No wonder your parents don't even like you. I don't understand how someone like Mister Lucas could fancy you. What tricks did you use?"

While Carmen had a domineering personality and many students in the dance studio also disliked her, her words still struck a chord with everyone. What made Melody better than them? Why would such an outstanding man like Lucas Rivera of Rivera Group be interested in her?

Melody was indeed slightly prettier than them, but she did not seem particularly special. She did not exude the elegance of a wealthy young lady. Why would Lucas be interested in such a woman? Did the Riveras not care about social status? Everyone was pondering over this matter.

They would not even entertain such thoughts had Melody come from a wealthy background and there was a significant gap between them. However, once that gap narrowed, even the most ordinary person would fantasize about the possibility of having a chance like hers.

'If Melody can marry into a wealthy family, then maybe I can, too…..' All this talk ultimately stemmed from their jealousy that Lucas was Melody's husband.

Melody smiled faintly. "I was wondering who you were standing up for. I was also pondering over what I did to offend you all. In the end, it's just jealousy of my relationship with my husband, isn't it? Unfortunately, no matter how jealous you are, it won't change anything."

Carmen's scheming was exposed, leaving her feeling embarrassed. Her face flushed red as she pointed at Melody and stuttered, "Why you… you…!"

"What's the matter? I'm just speaking the truth. Or do you want me to tell you that my relationship with my husband is bad, and he'd fall for you if he knew you? Don't you find that hypocritical? Or perhaps you're hoping I'd use these hypocritical words to appease you?"

Carmen thought Melody was an easy target. After all, despite being subjected to numerous instances of online slander, Melody never publicly responded. The most she did was send legal notices through her lawyers. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

When they encountered each other in the dance studio, Melody greeted her politely without displaying any dominance like other female celebrities might.

Carmen believed she had found someone she could bully.

Moreover, with so much negative news about Melody circulating online, Carmen could not imagine her being a good person in real life. With this conviction, Carmen initially tested the waters by striking up a conversation with Melody, telling her that she was a big fan of hers. Carmen did not expect Melody to genuinely believe that she wanted to be friends. She found that amusing.

When the news broke about Beatrice's accident, even though the students did not talk with each other, the looks they exchanged conveyed a sense of malicious enjoyment.

Melody not only possessed outstanding talent but also had her husband picking her up every day after training, which was enviable to everyone who saw it. It was nothing short of impressive for a busy company president like Lucas to arrive early and quietly wait for her to get off class every day. Despite this, the other students had never heard a single complaint coming from him.

 

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2537-"Don't accuse others falsely. We're talking about you here! Who cares if Mister Lucas is your husband?"

Unfortunately, Carmen's words lacked credibility, and everyone noticed it. Every time Lucas appeared, her eyes would follow his every move. There had been several occasions where even the teacher had to remind her not to be too obvious about it.

After all, Lucas was Melody's husband, and they were a legitimate couple. No matter how much a woman liked a married man, the woman should consider the feelings of the married man's wife.

Carmen certainly knew what everyone was implying, and she knew they were probably mocking her behind her back, but so what? She dared to guarantee that every female student in the dance studio had fantasized about being with Lucas. She was just more obvious about it.

"There's no use denying it since you might just as well have your thoughts spoken out loud! But you know what? Let's put that aside for now. What I want to know is what have I done to you to have you gather everyone here just to attack me?"

Melody crossed her arms, showing none of her usual easy-going demeanor.

Over the days, she had come to realize that it was because she did not confront them earlier that they felt they could bully her at will.

The other students needed to understand that even the kindest person would explode if pushed too far. Especially with the significant events unfolding in Lucas' family, she could not leave everything for him to handle. It was time for her to learn to deal with all of this herself. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Women like you are fair game for everyone's scorn," Carmen lashed out, unable to find any other excuse but resorting to personal attacks. "You're like a plague, bringing misfortune to anyone who comes near you. If I were you, I'd hide at home and never come out. It's audacious of you to flaunt yourself around outside."

Melody did not respond immediately. Instead, she looked around at the other students. "Do you all share her opinion? Do you all think I should stay at home and not work just because there's been an incident in my husband's family?"

The other students remained silent, but it was evident that they shared similar sentiments. In reality, they were just using Beatrice's accident as an excuse to bully Melody.

"Don't lump us all together. That's Carmen's opinion alone," one of them spoke up. "But what you did was a bit too much. If you truly love Mister Lucas, you should do what's best for him and stay away from him."

They were aware that Melody had her studio and was not someone to be trifled with easily. Thus, they decided to take a more indirect approach to persuade Melody to leave Lucas. That way it might open up opportunities for them as well.

"Haha, that's hilarious." Carmen scoffed disdainfully while thinking, 'This bunch talks big but never backs it up. They're just blaming everything on me.' However, Carmen was determined to make Melody understand that she was not as great as she thought. She was nothing without Lucas! After all, her achievements were only possible because she had married into the Rivera family. They would be able to achieve something in the entertainment industry too if they had a husband like Lucas.

"You're not entirely wrong," said Melody. "But so what? Is it strange that my husband helps me in my career? I advise you not to waste your time speculating about baseless things behind my back. Instead of spreading rumors, why don't you spend that time practicing your dance routine? At least it might help you look less stiff. And if you continue spreading rumors about me, I'll have my lawyer deal with it, and you'l pay the price for your slander."

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2538-With so much to do at home, Melody did not have time to continue wasting with them. She would let her lawyer handle it if they refused to come to their senses.After all, they were just acquaintances to her, no particularly important friends.They might never see each other again after Melody left the dance studio. What they thought had nothing to do with her.At that moment, the teacher hurriedly emerged from the innermost classroom."There you are, Melody. I was wondering why you haven't arrived yet after contacting me earlier. I see you're being held up by the other students." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.The teacher stood in front of Melody and turned to warn the other students, "You're all students of the dance studio, I warn you not to speak recklessly outside. Especially you, Carmen. You don't get to have everything you want, do you understand? You're all adults and should know what to do and what not to do. Instead of wasting your time like this, you should learn from Melody how to perfect your dance moves!"All the dance teachers praised Melody for her talent, but all it did was make the other students hate her more.One of them scoffed. "It all boils down to talent in the end, but besides talent, what else does she have? I don't understand why you all praise her so highly. Is it just because she's a big star? Miss, I know you all favor her, but who can say that there won't be any stars among us in the future? There's no need to look down on us like this."She said the last sentence very softly, but the teacher still heard it. The teacher crossed her arms and laughed coldly. "It seems like it's been a long time since I've taught you all a lesson. How can you even say something like that? Forget about Melody. All of you need to surpass me before you can even challenge her, do you understand? Even I can't dance with the same natural grace as her. All of you need at least a few more years before you can even be on the same level as her!"Carmen and the others became even more resentful after that."Miss, why can't we challenge her since we're all students of this dance studio?You always say she's talented, but how long has she been training here? We've been practicing for at least two years. So how can you show such blatant favoritism? Melody, since the teachers praise you so much, how about we have a showdown? I'll naturally respect you if you can beat me, and I promise I won't ever bring up the incident again. So how about it?"Carmen's suggestion ignited everyone's excitement. They were all professional dancers who had trained in this studio for at least two years. They refused to believe that all of them together could not match Melody's skills.The teacher seemed inclined to speak up for Melody, but she intervened, "Miss, I know you care about me, but there are things I have to handle on my own."Melody might soon leave this studio herself, but the teacher would still have to continue teaching, and if she continued to stand up for Melody, it might offend the students. That would be detrimental to her getting more students in the future.'It's just a showdown. I haven't danced today so I'll just consider it as warm-up.' thought Melody.She stepped forward gently. "Sure, what do you want to compete in?"Others also got excited; nobody expected Melody to actually take on this challenge. Especially Carmen, who was considered outstanding among them and had received several invitations to international competitions.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2539-Competing against someone who had trained for years was not a wise move for Melody. Even if she intended to use winning the competition to suppress them, it seemed a bit reckless.

Dancing was Carmen's forte, and she arrogantly lifted her chin. "Let's use last week's dance routine. That way, you can't say I'm bullying you. We both do the dance at the same time, and everyone can judge for themselves who's the better dancer. It won't take much of your time, so what do you think, Miss Big Movie Star?"

Melody nodded and began to warm up. She was already familiar with the dance she did the previous week. Since Carmen was not convinced, she was determined to dance until Carmen acknowledged her skill. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

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The praises from various teachers echoed in her mind. She wondered what others' reactions would be when they saw her dance.

Before the competition started, Melody told the teacher to ask Lucas not to worry as she might be home late that day.

"You don't have to take on this challenge. You know, even if you win this competition, they still won't respect you." The teacher looked worried as Melody handed her her coat. After all, she was Lucas' wife, and it would be hard to explain if something went wrong.

What Melody did not know was that when she first joined this dance studio, Lucas had already become the actual controlling shareholder of the company through investment. Thus, that made her the boss of the dance studio.

The teacher looked at Melody with concern, but Melody herself did not feel much. She just smiled faintly and said, "Miss, do you think I can't win the competition?"

The teacher shook her head firmly in response. "Of course not! Dancing not only requires training but also talent and expressiveness, and you excel in all aspects. I'm just worried about how it'll end if things ge out of hand."

In fact, it was common for dancers to challenge each other. It was just that the day's situation was more unique than usual.

Carmen was indeed very proud of herself. She had already been training in the dance studio for two hours before Melody arrived, so naturally, she was more agile than Melody.

Melody ignored Carmen's taunting look and quietly warmed up. When she effortlessly performed a split, many people around exclaimed in surprise. Some had thought that Melody was all talk, but it seemed she had some real skills after all.

Carmen sneered, dismissing Melody's split as nothing special. She could not understand why everyone was making such a fuss over it. After all, performing a split was just a basic skill that every dancer should have.

It was only because Melody was a big celebrity that her actions seemed more impressive. Despite starting her career as an actress, her effortless split was still surprising. Not every dancer had such flexibility and grace. Many skilled dancers could perform such movements due to the way their bones were structured.

When it was announced that there would be a showdown between Melody and Carmen, students from other classrooms also came out to watch. A group of people gathered in a bustling circle, with Carmen and Melody at the center.

Even as Melody stood facing Carmen, the teacher still hesitated, wanting to advise her not to continue.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2540-Someone would surely be secretly recording the dance off, and once it was uploaded online, it would likely cause another uproar. It would be fine if Melody won, but if she loses, then her reputation would be... The teacher was deeply worried, but Melody seemed oblivious."Come on, Carmen!"The other students were cheering for Carmen, and she proudly raised her head."You can save yourself from humiliation if you admit defeat now, but once the competition starts, you won't be able to back out." Melody smiled nonchalantly."It's still too early to say who'll win for sure, so how can you be so sure you'll win?"Carmen leaned in close, taunting in a low voice, "I might not win against you when it comes to men, but I'll definitely beat you in dancing. Whether it's dancing or your man, I'll take them one by one. Just you wait."Although Melody's expression did not change much, the teacher could keenly sense that she was getting angry. Even the smile on her face was not as gentle as usual; she appeared rather stern."Is that so? Then bring it on. I hope you won't lose too badly." Melody smirked coldly, realizing once again that she had been too easygoing, allowing these people to walk all over her. Since neither of them showed any intention of backing down, the teacher took charge and walked to the middle of the two with a Bluetooth speaker in hand."Alright, since both of you are determined to have a dance off, let's make it formal. I'll start by playing the dance routine both of you have learned before.After that, we'll have a two-minute freestyle session. How does that sound?"A familiar dance followed by a chance to showcase their individual styles in freestyle would be sufficient for everyone to gauge their skills. Melody had no objections, and Carmen remained silent."I hope you'll still be able to smile when your man comes to pick you up,"Carmen added with a hint of sarcasm.Melody fired back, "Maybe you should save that remark for yourself.""Three, two, one! Music on!"As the music began, Carmen effortlessly executed the dance routine she had learned the previous week. Even their teacher had praised her for her quick grasp of the steps and movements. It seemed like she would win this round for sure.Since both Melody and Carmen were facing away from each other while dancing, they could not see each other's performance. Once the music started playing, Melody forgot about everything else and became completely immersed in the dance.The room fell silent, and there was no need for the teacher to explain anything; everyone could see who was dancing better. While Carmen's dancing was good, Melody seemed to merge seamlessly with the music. It was as if she was expressing the essence of the music itself with her whole being, rather than simply dancing for the sake of it. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.'So this is the difference between talent and training!' thought everyone.After the dance was finished, Carmen had not made a single misstep from start to finish. She looked smugly at Melody. To her surprise, Melody was even stronger than she had imagined.Her breath was steady, which proved that she had definitely not skimped on training in her usual routine.It seemed she was not just all talk. While they could argue about talent on regular days, physical fitness could not be faked. Physical fitness needed to be built up through gradual effort. Only with enough practice could they avoid getting tired too quickly during performances."Miss, it should be very clear who won, right?"Up until then, Carmen still remained very confident that she had won