Sherman waited quietly for Melody's answer.

Melody waved her hands repeatedly, awkwardly explaining, "What? I'm just letting Lucas take Miss Stella to the hospital. How is that pushing him to her? You're overthinking it. Miss Stella looked like she was in a lot of pain, so it might be better for her to have someone familiar take her to the hospital. That's why I thought it would be better for him to take her."

"Aren't you disregarding your own feelings, then?" Sherman almost broke through Melody's thin layer of facade.

Melody had been consciously ignoring her emotions. She was clearly upset. Heck, she even seemed on the verge of tears, yet she pretended to be very magnanimous, graciously handing over her husband to another woman.

'Can a friend be this selfless?' she thought ironically.

Melody forced a smile. "Sherman, you're overthinking it. I'm really fine! I'll be off work after this, so I really couldn't be any happier."

Sherman, feeling resigned, did not say anything more, leaving Melody to prattle on in feigned happiness.

she sighed. "Even if I disagree, what can I do? They've been good friends for so many years, so Lucas will choose her over me, especially when she's sick." She finally dropped her pretense and

you two end up together anyway?" The car suddenly stopped, and Sherman turned to look at Melody, who was trying to avoid his gaze.

up straight, looking somewhat guilty as she looked at Sherman. "Huh? Have you been watching too many TV dramas? It seems like you have misgivings about Lucas and me, but we are a real couple. I hope you

in silence for a moment, and eventually, Sherman said, "Okay. I

There are

out of

now, but that's how I truly feel. Melody, you can call me anytime if you need any help. Even though I

unsure of

friends, so I'll do my best to help you. You should hurry and go inside now since you

Okay. Bye, Sherman." Melody waved and ran into

Sherman drove away.

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