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.

and Sherman walked beside Melody while Thalia went

She stopped walking. Lucas decided to use this as an opportunity to ask, "Well if you're not going to use your crutches, shall I carry

withdrew his hand the moment he caught

crutches before, and seeing it then made his heart ache. He frowned, and his gentle

I can piggyback you to the restaurant if you don't want Lucas to carry you,"

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

it good that I can take care of myself? Why do you both have to

However, as Lucas walked ahead, he could not

was only a step ahead, Lucas could not shake

Previously, she had not realized what Melody meant to Lucas or how far their relationship had progressed. However, the day's brief interaction left her feeling

be on Melody's every word and