"Fine!" Melody relented and got out of the car.

Just as she got out of the car, she lost her balance and fell forward.

Fortunately, Lucas reached out and steadied her by the shoulders, preventing her from taking a tumble.

Melody looked up as she regained her balance, and the two of them looked at each other. They were so close that it made Melody's heart race.

She quickly straightened up and backed away from Lucas, awkwardly saying, "Thank you."

"Be more careful next time." Lucas looked at his empty hand with a deep scowl.

As she walked behind Lucas, Melody could not help but replay the recent close encounter in her mind.

The vivid image of Lucas' face being so near lingered in her mind, his flawless skin and long eyelashes etched in her memory.

chest lightly, forcing her heartbeat to return

hear my beating heart if it continues to beat so

wrong? Are you not feeling

"It's nothing," Melody replied.

way to the hospital's examination room. After the nurse sterilized her wound, she put ointment on it before wrapping a bandage around

done!" said Melody to Lucas after she walked out of the

corridor with his

still hurt?" he asked when he

to begin with. Thanks for your concern,"

no big deal. Even when she had more severe injuries before, no one bothered to ask if she was in pain. Of course, Lucas expressing concern made her feel

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