"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!"

anticipated this reaction from them once they found

somewhat indifferent. She coldly listened to their accusations,

could not tolerate it when he saw them pointing fingers and almost poking Melody's

tall and strong, swiftly intervened. He pushed Helen's hand

hand and crying out in

his wife and eyed Lucas warily. He was intimidated by his presence. "Who... Who are you? This is a

his embrace and glared at Ethan

everything to do with me! I suggest you show her some

scrutinized the elegant man in front of her. He appeared different from ordinary men, not just in

brand of the watch was known for turning away moneyed clients, choosing only to sell to a

crucially, Lucas' hand rested protectively around

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