Chapter 2249

Melody and Lucas' acquaintance, encounter, and cohabitation all stemmed from the foundation of a false marriage contract. A foundation built on falsehood, no matter how well-adorned with beautiful vows, could only ever be a deception. Patty perceived it as being the unconscious blossoming of genuine love between the two. Even two strangers who lived together as roommates might begin to develop some feelings over time. That night, Lucas held Melody's hand tenderly and remained by her bedside throughout the night. He woke up early the next morning and ensured that Melody's body temperature was normal before leaving the hospital. Numerous tasks awaited him. Before Melody returned to the crew, he needed to identify the suspect and eliminate all potential risks. Shortly after Lucas arrived on set, Monica showed up in a panic. The director tried to calm her and encourage dialogue, but Monica burst into tears and left the director at a loss for words. "Ugh—" There was a hint of impatienc