Chapter 1974

"No, I'll drive you home," said Lucas.

Melody had expected Lucas to promptly leave and attend to Stella or, at most, ask her to contact Edmund for a ride. Strangely enough, Lucas did not immediately leave this time. Perhaps he could not bring himself to abandon Melody in her injured state.

"Let's go. I'll take you home."

Melody did not want to take up any more of his time, so she insisted she could manage on her own. Lucas insisted on sending her back.

"Thank you," said Melody upon reaching the entrance of Rivera’s residence, and proceeded to open the car door.

Suddenly, Lucas called out to her. "Rest well, Melody. You don't need to look for a job, and you don't have to pay me back the three million dollars."

then replied, "No. I know you don't want me to pay you back because you pity me, but I insist on paying you back since we agreed

to play the role of my wife for the year. Just take the three million

words left Melody stunned, and all kinds of thoughts

Melody watched Lucas drive away, she once again placed her hand

up like this? No, I can't let myself feel anything for him. We're worlds apart,'

Stella. 'His heart already belongs to Stella. A single phone call from her can

room. She approached them with a warm smile, asking,

plants, and we're figuring out where to place them!" Cedric explained

asked Melody. She

there's not much to do in retirement, so we play around with this!" answered Beatrice with a chuckle. She genuinely enjoyed her time

that she had nothing better to do, Melody decided to join

me under your wing? I'd love to

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