Melody's voice trailed off, and she fiddled her hands under the table.

"You thought I was on a date with Stella?" asked Lucas, seeing through her immediately.

He casually took a sip of the tea provided by the restaurant.

'Oh, so Melody likes this kind of taste. I should get some for home too,' thought Lucas.

Melody bit her lower lip, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

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Stella said is not entirely unjustified... I'm just...a bit sensitive. "We've spent a considerable amount of time together, and I hope you trust me. But when you choose to believe your childhood friend rather than me, it does stir up some emotions in

contact is mainly due to family ties," Lucas quickly clarified the nature of his relationship with Stella, leaving Melody looking

all that to comfort me. I know my place, and you've reminded me before. I won't cross boundaries again. I should earn quite a bit of money by the time the film is done. I can pay you back the money

his heart as he listened to Melody carefully detailing the plan

planning to cut ties with me after paying me back all the money? Is she

don't think that's possible," Lucas stated

Melody looked at Lucas, bewildered.

if you pay me back the money now." Lucas looked at her and asked, "Melody, do you really only see me

a beat. She did not know why Lucas asked that question.

he divorce me immediately if he found out I

He also warned Melody not to harbor any fantasies

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