Exasperated by Sherman's statement, Melody called out to him. "Sherman!"

He was seemingly describing their pure friendship to be more than that, which it was not.

Lucas' growing anger was fueled even more after Melody called out to Sherman. He suppressed his frustration and instructed Sherman to leave.

As soon as Sherman heard the pleading tone in Melody's voice, he glanced at her to try and comfort her but soon realized that she had directed her gaze elsewhere. He could only sigh bitterly in the end. "Okay, I got the message. You should rest. I'll come by to visit y-"

Lucas slammed the door shut before Sherman could finish. Lucas did not pay any attention to Melody on the hospital bed. Instead, he continued unpacking with an icy air to him. His displeasure was evident to anyone who witnessed it.

pair of pajamas?"

to Lucas' company, Melody

not reveal what had transpired between Sherman and Melody during his absence. He wondered when Melody and Sherman became that close and how Sherman found out

that things were not as it seemed. Melody's memories were hazy, and she believed the incident was because she had gotten entangled in some seaweed or perhaps a psychological fear that prevented her from surfacing to breathe. Despite her uncertainty, Lucas suspected that there was more to

back in an hour?" Melody asked in

you still need me?" Lucas retorted, leaving Melody

know he'd find out that I was here! I never told him I was

tone suggested that he was jealous, which made Melody uncomfortable. She felt as though he was suspecting her of having covert

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