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."

widened. She wished she could jump a few times in front of him

when they tied you up. Maybe you got hurt on your back, and you haven't noticed it yourself. Let me

real husband and wife, so what gives him the

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

understand why Melody was

would take advantage of the situation, so why did she distrust him

think I'd take advantage of you?" He

you get that idea? Of course not. I know

did her shyness turn into a fear of him

do you have to worry about,

to contract slightly. His fingers could not help but curl up. Before seeing Melody's skin, he had no ulterior motives. However, when her fair skin was

did not dare to lift her head to see his expression, but she could feel Lucas' gaze burning as if wanting to bore a hole into her. She tugged at

need to check your back," Lucas

Melody's subtle fragrance permeated the air and reached Lucas'

perfume do you usually use?" Lucas

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