Chapter 1996

Melody had been in more frequent contact with Edmund and enlisted his help in many tasks. She was well aware of Edmund's capabilities, and she knew he could easily step in to teach Wendy a lesson. However, she was determined to handle the matter herself. She had to learn how to fight back against her bullies, or she would never grow.

"I can handle it myself, and Edmund has helped me a lot. He's your secretary, not my errand boy. I can't keep burdening him with more work all the time," said Melody with a faint smile.

For some reason, her smile made Lucas' heart ache. It was as if she was a fragile doll who could shatter at a slight touch.

"Let's go." Lucas stepped forward and took her hand. "I'll take you out for a meal."

Melody barely registered what was happening, even as he dragged her out. "Uh, Lucas, wait..."

He ignored her protest and strode outside with her in tow.

Melody did not resist. Her face turned bright red when she looked down in a daze on their intertwined fingers.

not as resistant to his touch as

their relationship subtly changed over

the passenger door, gesturing for her to get

looked at her hand, which had been released, feeling somewhat

sighed helplessly and nudged her into the car. "Where else do you think? I'm

restaurant and said to

immediately understood his request and brought all

meal. Mister

full of dishes. "Lucas, are these dishes freshly made? How

aside a table of dishes I usually eat. When I come,

soup and placed it in front of

The table full of dishes must have cost a fortune in ingredients, yet they had it

here to

poured himself a bowl of soup and

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