Mistaken Marriage, Unexpected Love

"Hey, hey, Lucas, why the rush? Your cousin is here too, right? You should also consider what Melody wants. Maybe she wants to stay?" Thalia interjected. Lucas maintained a cold expression. "She already said she's tired."

In other words, there was no need to consider what Melody wanted since the only right thing to do was for her to go back to rest.

Melody was well aware of what Thalia was trying to do. She did not want to bring them back to her dormitory either; it was her sanctuary, after all.

"Well, if Miss Thalia is insisting on having lunch together, let's go eat outside the studio. I can rest after the meal," Melody suggested.

Both men seemed somewhat reluctant, but Thalia applauded enthusiastically.

"That's a good idea. You still need to eat some proper food even if you're tired. That way, your leg can heal faster!" Thalia exclaimed.

they all prepared to leave. Lucas and Sherman walked beside Melody while Thalia went

like this, I'll forget how to use my crutches," Melody said, feeling somewhat exasperated. She stopped walking. Lucas decided to use this as

withdrew his hand the

his heart ache. He frowned, and his gentle face was filled

difficult. I can piggyback you to the restaurant if you don't want

Sherman's offer. "This is between my wife and I,

it good that I can take care of myself? Why do you both have to baby me like that? It's putting unnecessary pressure on me. Anyway,

had spoken, they stopped giving her worried looks. However, as Lucas walked ahead, he could not help

Lucas could not shake off his worry that Melody

the journey, Thalia remained silent. Previously, she had not realized what Melody meant to Lucas or how far their relationship had progressed. However, the

attention seemed to be on Melody's every word and