"More importantly, I know you''re not that kind of person. I believe you, and whatever evidence I''ve put forth based on my observations was grounded in my belief in you." Melody was a little taken aback that Lucas would give her such a serious answer after that light-hearted moment earlier. That was exactly what she had been waiting for.


    When they arrived at the door of the house, Lucas turned to look at Melody. "I know it''s very ufortable to be treated as a suspect, and I know that you feel that this isn''t fair. But believe me, the perpetrator will reveal himself soon. Just wait patiently."


    Melody was convinced by his gentle yet firm assertion. "I believe you."


    "Good. Now wipe your tears. Grandma''s going to think that I haven''t been treating you well when she sees that your eyes are red," Lucas urged.


    Melody touched her cheek, which was still dry. She nced at Lucas and saw a little smirk on the corner of his lips. "You''re ying tricks on me again!"


    Lucas reached out to hold her hand and went into the vi together.


    "What took you so long? Did you forget about Melody because you were too busy at thepany?" Beatrice stood up as soon as she heard the front door open and looked at Lucas somewhat disapprovingly. Melody could not bear to see Lucas being med, so she stepped forward and exined, "Something happened at the set earlier. The dy wasn''t Lucas'' fault."


    Beatrice was d to see Melody leaping to Lucas'' defense. "I''m only nagging because I care! The food''s all ready. Hurry up and eat. You must be hungry after a whole morning of working hard. Have a bowl of soup to warm your stomach!"


    The soup warmed Melody up and soothed her emotions. Beatrice was delighted to see them eating and joined them for another half-bowl of soup. She hoped that their peaceful and stable life could continue for the rest of their lives.


    After lunch, Lucas and Melody returned to their respective rooms, but it was not long until Lucas said that he needed to leave.


    "Did somethinge up at thepany? Do you have to leave now?" Melody asked. They had the habit of taking a nap at that time and would usually stay at home unless there was an emergency. She thus found it a little odd that Lucas would need to leave at that hour.


    In response, Lucas asked her to rest at home and told her not to go to the set in the afternoon. He did not specify where he was going.


    "Just rx and stay at home. I''ll be back in the evening. You can take a walk in the backyard with Grandma if you''re bored." He patted Melody''s head and turned to leave.


    A sense of loneliness emerged in Melody''s expression as she heard the click in the door.


    ''Who am I to Lucas?'' she wondered. ''Is it that difficult for him to tell me where he''s going even if we''re just ying pretend?''All content ? N/.?vel/Dr/ama.Org.


    Lucas knew all of Melody''s schedule, but she knew nothing about his. The difference made her even more anxious. Melody forced herself to lie on the sofa for a while, but as soon as closed her eyes, she was reminded of when everyone used her of being the perpetrator.


    She decided to get up and make herself a hot cup of soothing tea.


    It was a good thing that Lucas brought her back home, or she would still be engaged in a stalemate with the crew members. Melody stood by the window and looked out in a gaze.


    After a while, the maid came knocking on her room door.