Chapter 1973

"Fine!" Melody relented and got out of the car. Just as she got out of the car, she lost her balance and fell forward. Fortunately, Lucas reached out and steadied her by the shoulders, preventing her from taking a tumble. Melody looked up as she regained her balance, and the two of them looked at each other. They were so close that it made Melody's heart race. She quickly straightened up and backed away from Lucas, awkwardly saying, "Thank you." "Be more careful next time." Lucas looked at his empty hand with a deep scowl. As she walked behind Lucas, Melody could not help but replay the recent close encounter in her mind. The vivid image of Lucas' face being so near lingered in her mind, his flawless skin and long eyelashes etched in her memory. Melody patted her chest lightly, forcing her heartbeat to return to normal. 'Lucas will hear my beating heart if it continues to beat so loudly,' she thought. "What's wrong? Are you not feeling well?" Lucas asked. "It's nothing," Mel