"I just need some space right now, so can I have some time alone?"

Melody was exhausted by the day's ordeal, and wanted to be alone for a while, to gather her thoughts.

Seeing Melody's insistence, Sherman finally compromised. "Alright, but at least let me walk you up. I'll leave once you're inside. Is that okay?"

Melody nodded but did not need Sherman's support on the way. Sherman had to follow behind her as she leaned on her crutches, hopping up the steps one by one.

Sherman suddenly felt a pang of sadness. Melody should not be living alone in this small room. She needed someone to genuinely cherish and care for her. 'If Lucas can't do it, then I will!' he thought.

When Melody was about to close the door after Sherman escorted her back to her room, he suddenly reached out to stop her.

"Is there something else?"

quickly lowered her gaze. She could sense

back, Sherman, if there's nothing else. There

something. Something I need to tell you," interjected

jumping up to her throat. "Um, can we talk about it

how long are you going to keep avoiding me? I have to say it now. I just want you to give me a chance. Is that so

say. "You know I've always just seen you as a

one who met you first! I know Lucas is a catch. He's made a name for himself in the business world at such a young age

with a mixture of

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