Chapter 705

Melanie said, "Yeah… He does have a bit of a crush on me. But he's already married." "Since he's already married, why do you even need me there? You don't need me as your shield, right?" Yarrick couldn't help feeling puzzled at Melanie's invitation. It sounded like nothing more than a catch-up between old classmates. As an outsider, it didn't seem appropriate for him to be there. "Yarrick, be a dear and come with me, okay? You know… even if a man is married, he'll still have thoughts about a woman he likes. With you by my side, pretending to be my boyfriend, I'm sure he won't have the nerve to think about me that way anymore." Yarrick hesitated. "Come on, Melanie. Don't tell me that married classmate of yours would still hit on you?" "Yeah, Yarrick. Men… Don't they all have those thoughts?" "Not at all..." Hearing that, Yarrick let out an awkward chuckle. He understood what Melanie meant, but he didn't really agree. "Of course, you're not that kind of man, Yarrick. Otherwise… We