"You're overthinking it," said Thalia with a light smile. "Is that what's bothering you at home? Although some things may involve privacy, Lucas, you should know that I'm more than willing to help you through any difficulties."

Thalia's smile became even more understanding. However, Lucas felt like he was increasingly unable to see through this friend he had known for years.

"You don't have to force a smile," Lucas said coldly, leaving Thalia looking as though she had been struck by lightning. Her smile froze.

"Lucas, what do you mean?"

"It's exactly what I mean. If you don't want to smile, you don't have to fake it."

Thalia's smile disappeared completely from her face. "Lucas, have you heard something?"

Lucas would never speak to her in this manner and tone unless he knew she had sent someone to frame Melody. He had always been accommodating to her, so speaking to her in such a cold manner made it difficult for her to accept.

"Heard what?"

usual expressionless demeanor, so it was unclear whether what he said was a question or

heard any gossip, why didn't you

her eyes lowered, staring at

her as if waiting for her

to me is akin to psychological abuse.

puzzled. "How am I subjecting you

welled up with tears. "Lucas, if you ask me, I'll admit that I did it! You could have just come and asked me why I did it! As long as you ask, I promise to tell you everything." Thalia's mind raced as she tried to figure out how to appear pitiful in front of Lucas. At the very least, she could not let

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