"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?"

into Sherman's eyes, then quickly lowered her gaze. She could sense

nothing else. There must be

something. Something I

jumping up to her throat. "Um,

to keep avoiding me? I have to say it now. I just want you to give me a chance. Is

did not know what to say. "You know I've always just seen you as a

business world at such a young age and has countless admirers. I pale in comparison to Lucas. I would've kept my mouth shut if he treated you well, but that's obviously not the case! Why don't you just leave him since you don't seem to be happy with

with a mixture of shock

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