The Day I Kissed An Older Man novel Chapter 2373

"I just need some space right now, so can I have some time alone?"

Melody was exhausted by the day's ordeal, and wanted to be alone for a while, to gather her thoughts.

Seeing Melody's insistence, Sherman finally compromised. "Alright, but at least let me walk you up. I'll leave once you're inside. Is that okay?"

Melody nodded but did not need Sherman's support on the way. Sherman had to follow behind her as she leaned on her crutches, hopping up the steps one by one.

Sherman suddenly felt a pang of sadness. Melody should not be living alone in this small room. She needed someone to genuinely cherish and care for her.

'If Lucas can't do it, then I will!' he thought.

When Melody was about to close the door after Sherman escorted her back to her room, he suddenly reached out to stop her.

"Is there something else?"

Melody looked up into Sherman's eyes, then quickly lowered her gaze. She could sense the complexity of emotions in his eyes, but she should not dwell on it.

"You should go back, Sherman, if there's nothing else. There must be a lot for you to do at work…"

"I do have something. Something I need to tell you," interjected Sherman.

'Even now, her first thought is to comfort me…'

Melody worried that Sherman was constantly comparing himself to Lucas because of her.

"I never wanted to compete with Lucas for anything because he's just too outstanding. I know it's almost impossible to compete with him for anything. But with you, I want to give it a try.

"I know you're not an object or a plaything for anyone. You're a living, breathing person. I just want to know if you're happy by his side. If you are, I'll take back what I said today. But if you're unhappy, please give me a chance. I've always been waiting for you."

Melody looked into Sherman's eyes and saw the same emotions reflected there as she felt. It was the same way she looked at Lucas. She wondered if Lucas looked at her the same way.