Lucas stood up immediately, his body casting a shadow over Melody.

"Take off your coat. Let me see if there's any injury," said Lucas with a pure and unwavering gaze.

Melody blushed instantly. "Uh, no need for that. I'm totally fine..."

Lucas looked at her with a hint of disbelief as he knew how strong-willed she could be. He had seen the kind of people her parents were.

Growing up in such a family, Melody had learned to hide all her pain as even getting hurt was seen as a nuisance by them.

This made Lucas feel even more concerned.

"Listen to me." Lucas' hand rested on Melody's shoulder, his tone gentler than usual but still assertive. His actions were firm, leaving no room for opposition.

resist him, anxious to the

didn't I? I managed to divert the three thug's attention with

times in front of him

gentle when they tied you up. Maybe you got hurt on your back, and you haven't noticed it yourself. Let me take a look!" Lucas' hand did not loosen; he insisted on checking. Melody's face turned so

husband and wife, so what gives him the

though Lucas only intended to remove her jacket, she was wearing nothing but a camisole underneath. Melody shook her head vigorously. "Really, it's

understand why

who would take advantage of the situation, so why did she distrust him

advantage of you?" He

get that idea? Of course not. I know you're

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