The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Lucas stood up immediately, his body casting a shadow over Melody.

"Take off your coat. Let me see if there's any injury," said Lucas with a pure and unwavering gaze.

Melody blushed instantly. "Uh, no need for that. I'm totally fine..."

Lucas looked at her with a hint of disbelief as he knew how strong-willed she could be. He had seen the kind of people her parents were.

Growing up in such a family, Melody had learned to hide all her pain as even getting hurt was seen as a nuisance by them.

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"Listen to me." Lucas' hand rested on Melody's shoulder, his tone gentler than usual but still assertive. His actions were firm, leaving no room for opposition.

Melody continued to resist him, anxious to the point where her neck turned red.

"No, it's okay. I'm not injured. I already explained in the car, didn't I? I managed to divert the three thug's attention with money when they were about to attack me. To get the remaining money, they didn't even touch a hair on me after that."

jump a few times in front of him to

couldn't have been gentle when they tied you up. Maybe you got hurt on your back, and you haven't noticed it yourself. Let me take a look!" Lucas' hand did not loosen; he insisted on checking. Melody's face turned so red, it seemed like blood

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remove her jacket, she was wearing nothing but a camisole underneath. Melody shook her head vigorously. "Really, it's not

slightly, unable to understand why Melody was

advantage of the situation, so why

think I'd take advantage of you?" He frowned, displeased

did you get that idea? Of course not. I know you're not

interpret it that way. How did her shyness turn into

do you have

off her shoulders. Melody's smooth skin was exposed before him, causing his pupils to contract slightly. His fingers could not help but curl up. Before seeing Melody's skin, he had no ulterior motives.

her head to see his expression, but she could feel Lucas' gaze burning as if wanting to

check

very close together. Melody's subtle fragrance permeated the air

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