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.

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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."

few times in front of him to prove

hurt on your back, and you haven't noticed it yourself. Let me take a look!" Lucas' hand

not even real husband and wife, so what gives

but a camisole underneath. Melody shook her head

slightly, unable to understand why

of man who would take advantage

advantage of

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

had not expected Lucas to interpret it that way. How did her shyness

you have to

pulling Melody's jacket 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. However, when her fair

but she could feel Lucas' gaze burning as if wanting to bore a hole into her. She tugged at her jacket, but Lucas

need to check your

subtle fragrance

do you usually use?" Lucas could not

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