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.

like she was not as resistant to his

them, their relationship subtly changed over

led her to the car and opened the passenger door, gesturing for

looked at her hand, which had

car. "Where else do you think? I'm taking you

nearby restaurant and said to the

and

your meal. Mister

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

eat. When I come, they serve the dishes. If I

picked up a bowl of soup

of a wealthy person. The table full of dishes must have cost a

come here

gracefully poured himself a bowl of soup and began sipping

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