Chapter 2044

As Melody stood frozen in place, Lucas gave Stella a shove, attempting to push her away slightly. It was then Stella spotted Melody standing not far away. Her gaze suddenly turned sinister, and she deliberately leaned closer to Lucas, playfully saying, "Lucas, look over there. Isn't that Melody standing there?" At the sight of Melody, a moment of panic flashed through Lucas' eyes. That earlier scene would appear ambiguous to any observer. Melody stared at them for a while, then briskly walked up, thrusting her phone into his hand before turning away. "Melody!" As she walked away, Lucas knew she must have misunderstood. He pushed Stella aside and turned to chase after her. Stella, having just achieved her goal of making Melody see the misunderstanding, was not going to let the man go so easily. "Ah!" Before Lucas could take a few steps, Stella suddenly screamed and collapsed into his arms. "Lucas, help!" After saying this, Stella immediately 'fainted'. Witnessing this, Lucas help