"The driver is taking Ste? What about you?" Judging from the expression on Lucas'' face, Melody figured he was not nning to leave. "Don''t... Don''t tell me you''re nning to take the bus with me?" Lucas turned to look at her and nodded. "What? Am I not allowed to do so?"


    "No, that wasn''t what I meant." Melody nced around and leaned in, lowering her voice. "It''s just that you''re the president of Rivera Group, so isn''t taking the bus a bit beneath you?"


    Seeing her acting furtively, Lucas narrowed his eyes. "Is there aw saying that people of my status can''t take the bus?"


    "Of course not." Melody straightened herself and decided not to dwell on the fact that he was taking the bus.


    Melody was, however, secretly pleased. The fact that he was there at least proved that he was not that concerned about Ste.


    The bus arrived around 15 minutester, and the two of them boarded.


    To Melody''s surprise, there were many passengers on the bus. After all, it was not rush hour. The two of them were almost squeezed onto the bus, and Melody found herself pushed into a corner. She turned to nce at Lucas, who was beside her. He hadpletely lost the calm demeanor he had just moments ago with a frown stered on his face. Melody lowered her gaze, chuckling mischievously. She then teased him in a hushed tone, "What''s the matter, Lucas? The life of ordinary folks not suiting you?" It was Lucas'' first time taking a bus, and he had not expected it to be so crowded. The bus was packed to the point that he could not even find a ce to stand. "Ouch!" Melody was jostled by someone behind her, causing her to fall onto Lucas'' arm.


    Her cheeks turned red, and she was about to stand up when the person behind her jostled her again, leaving her unable to move. "Um... Sorry about that."


    In contrast to her embarrassment, Lucas smiled faintly. He reached out to steady her, suddenly feeling that the crowded bus was not as ufortable as he thought.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Melody leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat echoing in her ears. Her cheeks involuntarily grew hot.


    To prevent her cheeks from getting even hotter, Melody tried to disentangle herself from his embrace. However, it seemed like the other passengers were conspiring against Melody. Every time she tried to leave Lucas'' embrace, someone would push her back into him again.


    She could not stand upright at all, and to avoid falling, she had to stay nestled in Lucas'' arms throughout the journey.


    Lucas'' hand gently supported her shoulder exceptionally tenderly.


    Having been so close to him throughout the entire bus ride, Melody found that the anger she harbored because of Ste was not as intense anymore by the time they reached their destination.


    The mansion where the Riveras lived did not have a direct bus route, and although Melody had chosen the closest bus stop, they still had to walk a bit.


    Melody could not help but feel a bit awkward as they walked side by side. The atmosphere was tense, and she wanted to say something to break the silence but did not know what.


    "Are you upset today?" After walking for a while, Lucas broke the silence.


    Having hit the mark, Melody''s expression became somewhat embarrassed. However, she chose not to reveal her feelings and instead shook her head, saying, "No, not at all. I signed a contract today and found a job. I''m quite happy."


    "I wasn''t talking about that." Lucas stopped in his tracks, looking at her quietly. "I''m talking about when Ste appeared while we were having lunch. Melody, you can tell me if you''re upset."


    Melody also stopped and looked at him quietly. "Well, what if I say I am upset? What would you do then?"