Melody felt disgusted with herself at the thought of being defiled by William. Filled with anger, all she wanted was to get out of there and find out what Ethan and Helen were really up to. However, the bathroom door swung open just when she reached the hotel room door.

"What's the matter? Are you thinking of running away right after waking up?" a familiar voice froze Melody in her tracks. She turned to find...a shirtless Lucas.

"Ah!" Melody screamed and covered her eyes shyly. "What... What are you doing here?!"

"Who were you hoping to find here?" Lucas asked.

Melody was wearing Lucas' white shirt, and her slender legs captivated his gaze. He furrowed his brows slightly, and his Adam's apple involuntarily bobbed. Melody was made uncomfortable by the way Lucas was staring at her. She awkwardly moved to the side and picked up the blanket to cover her legs.

"Um, I couldn't find my clothes, so I just grabbed something to wear. Is this your shirt?"

"Yeah. Whose shirt do you think it is?" Lucas walked over and sat on the sofa. "Did you perhaps think it was Mister William's?"

mention of William shocked Melody. "How do you even

don't ask anything from you. But during our agreement, please make sure you don't do anything to bring disgrace to

her head. "Sorry, it was my fault. I got careless and almost got into trouble. I promise it won't happen

my drinks last night. If it was Lucas who saved me,

While she was not exactly hoping for something

wish!" said

looked up. "Are you saying...that nothing happened between us? So...

table and took a sip. "No. Even though you're my wife only in name, I'm not about to let anyone mess with what's mine." Melody sighed in relief. 'Thank

not want anything to happen while she was passed out

me!" said Melody sincerely. Had it not been for Lucas,

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