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."

she could jump a few times in front of him to prove she was not

it yourself. Let me take a look!" Lucas' hand did not loosen; he insisted on

not even real husband and wife, so what gives him the right to take off my

to remove her jacket, she was wearing nothing but a camisole underneath. Melody shook her head vigorously.

understand why

take advantage of the situation, so why did she distrust

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

that idea? Of course not.

did her shyness turn into a fear of

else do you have to

a slight force, 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

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

still need to check your back," Lucas

stood very close together. Melody's subtle fragrance permeated the air and reached Lucas'

usually use?" Lucas could not help