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?"

William shocked Melody. "How do you

please make sure you don't do

my fault. I got careless and almost got into trouble. I promise it won't happen

night. If it was Lucas who saved

her head even further as she did not dare to meet Lucas' eyes again. While she was not exactly hoping for something to happen between her and Lucas, she would choose him over the disgusting William

wish!" said Lucas

between us? So... What about Mister William? He didn't do anything to me either,

"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 god nothing happened last

she was passed out drunk. Thus, she was beyond relieved to hear nothing

Melody sincerely. Had it not been for Lucas, she surely would not

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