"A middle-aged couple are arguing with the police. They're insisting that their daughter didn't commit any crime and demanding her release," replied Edmund.

Lucas, feeling annoyed, put his hand on Melody's shoulder and tried to steer her forward. He wanted to leave the scene as quickly as possible.

Melody did not pay much attention to their conversation, but before they could take a few steps, a woman rushed toward them.

"So you're here too, you troublesome girl! Is it not enough for you to cause trouble for us when you were still living at home? Now you have to frame your sister, too? You're the reason she's being detained by the police? Is it too much to ask you to stop causing trouble for us?"

The woman was none other than Helen. Ethan followed a few steps behind, and his face contorted in rage as well when he saw Melody.

"Melody, you worthless piece of sh*t! It's bad enough that you don't listen to us, but what has Wendy ever done to you? Why are you doing this to her? Her life will be ruined forever if she ends up with a criminal record! And that'll be your fault!"

this reaction from them once they found out Wendy was in the police station. Throughout her life, she had grown used to their habitual neglect

their accusations,

pointing fingers and almost poking Melody's

strong, swiftly intervened. He pushed Helen's hand

clutching her hand and

and eyed Lucas warily. He was intimidated by his presence. "Who... Who are you? This is a family matter. Unrelated people like

held Melody tightly in his embrace and glared at

with you, but she-she has everything to do with me! I suggest you

man in front of her. He appeared different from ordinary men, not just in stature but

watch he was wearing. The brand of the watch was known for turning away moneyed clients, choosing only to sell to a select few prominent families. Thus, it was not

rested

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