What did he take her for?

Her heart ached as if it were being torn apart, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Seeing the tears in her eyes, Lucas' gaze deepened, but his expression grew even colder. "I have my reasons. Not telling you was to protect you."

"Hah!"

Aveline scoffed, holding back her tears, her tone turning icy. "Let me tell you, I won't divorce you. Don't even think about it!"

She turned and walked away.

"You wouldn't want to lose this job, would you?"

Behind her, his cold voice rang out. "You're an orphan who struggled to establish yourself in this city. This job must mean a lot to you."

Aveline glared at him. "What are you trying to do?"

Lucas replied, "Sign the divorce papers. My previous offer still stands."

He was threatening her!

Aveline's hands trembled with anger. If he weren't so far away, she might have slapped him across the face!

"Lucas, you're despicable!"

much in such a short time? Or was he

a tissue, walked over to her, and

away, her eyes filled with stubbornness.

Divorce? Not a chance!

turned and walked out of the office, feeling her

in mid-air,

the intercom on his desk.

of Aveline patiently teaching him sign language and helping him learn to read

couldn't bring himself to say the

would you like us to do?" came the cautious voice of

"Nothing."

hung up the phone, his expression

...

said to her, she just

at her desk, carefully thinking about

could go public with their relationship, make a big scene, and let everyone know he was her husband. Wouldn't that

had a

Was

unwilling to accept it. Why did he get to change his mind so easily? Would staying loyal to one

here for a

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