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.

to resist him, anxious to the point where

the car, didn't I? I managed to divert the three thug's attention with money when they were about to attack me. To get the remaining money, they

wished she could jump a few times in front of him to prove she

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 red, it seemed like blood

even real husband and wife, so what gives him the right to take

though Lucas only intended to remove her jacket, she was wearing nothing but a camisole underneath. Melody shook her

unable to understand why Melody was so

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

I'd take advantage of you?" He frowned, displeased with

Of course not. I know you're not

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