Aveline looked at him. "Say something."

Lucas responded, "Let's eat first."

He gently pushed her away and walked to the dining table, placing the breakfast on it.

Aveline's heart sank deeper into despair as she stared at his back, pain evident in her eyes.

She had stopped him from saying the word "divorce," but his attitude was clear. He was distancing himself from her, not even offering a false promise.

He never used to be like this!

In the beginning, he just followed her everywhere, clinging to her. Later, when she decided to take him in, she taught him to read and learn sign language. His gaze on her became more focused.

No matter what she did, his eyes were always on her, as if she were his whole world.

"Lucas, you didn't give me my good morning kiss."

Aveline walked over and said, reminding him of the promise they made after they got together.

Lucas pushed the milk toward her. "Let's eat first. I have something to tell you later."

"If I don't eat, will you not say

dark eyes fixed on her. "You

what he said

eyes and

how much she tried to hold back, everything was out in the open now. She couldn't deceive

I have to

a bitter smile. "What does

"You got your

for the year you spent with me. I'll repay you. Whatever you want, just ask, and I'll make sure

said, looking

cold and distant, his handsome

unapproachable, icy aura surrounded him—something Aveline

as she met his gaze. "I won't divorce

a year's

apparent impatience. "Aveline, if we continue like this, neither of

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