The Day I Kissed An Older Man
Chapter 2244

Sherman became visibly anxious. "I hope you'll consider my advice, even if it means having to treat me as a stranger. Are you sure it's a good idea to continue with something so risky?

"I'm sure your fans are aware of the pressure you face. Why don't you ask them whether they're willing to see you get yourself in harm's way again? Those who truly care about you wouldn't want you to go through that."

Melody frowned, wondering if she was being pressured to give up. "I understand your concern, but this is my first career. I... I don't want to abandon this halfway." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Melody's averting gaze led Sherman's frown to grow deeper. "Must you be so stubborn? Why are you clinging so hard to this? Shouldn't you prioritize your life over everything else?"

"Did you come here just to persuade me to consider giving up acting?" Melody asked. "I appreciate the concern, but this is my life, and I will do what I think is best for myself. I'm entitled to make my own choices, and I'll make sure I'm always safe.

"Thank you for visiting today. I'm a bit tired now, so if that's all, you should go back home and get some rest."

Melody turned away and closed her eyes.

Sherman sighed and smiled bitterly. "I knew that bringing this up would make you resent me, but I felt I had to say it nonetheless. Now that you've made yourself clear, I think that's a cue for me not to disturb you any further. I'll come visit you again when you feel better."

Melody felt a pang of guilt at Sherman's lament. Perhaps she had been too assertive, but he believed that voicing out his concerns out of consideration for her was the right thing to do.

Lucas entered the room as Sherman prepared to leave, and his expression darkened upon seeing that Sherman was there. Melody was also surprised by Lucas' entrance, and her eyes lit up in a way that Sherman had never witnessed before.

"Lucas " Sherman greeted respectfully.

"Why are you here?" Lucas was holding several bags. It seemed as though he had packed things from home.

"Oh, I heard something happened to Melody, so I found out she was hospitalized here and came to check on her," Sherman answered.

Lucas walked past Sherman and went into the ward to set down the stuff he brought. "In that case, allow me to thank you on behalf of Melody. Now that you've visited her, it'd be great if you could let her have some rest."

Sherman sighed. "You should spend more time caring for Melody so she doesn't have to repeatedly endure all this unnecessary harm. Better safe than sorry."

Lucas halted what he was doing and turned to look at Sherman with a stiff expression. After a few seconds, he asked sarcastically, "In what capacity are you advising me?"

"What I'm about to say might sound bold, but remember, Melody isn't yours alone. She's admired by more people than there are stars in the sky."

The sneer faded from Lucas' face and was replaced by a cold stare.

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