Chapter 24

"Six million and the house, don't you want them anymore?"

Lucas looked at her with an emotion in his eyes that Aveline couldn't decipher.

Aveline clenched her fists, staring at him, and suddenly felt deflated.

She did want them.

With money and a house, she wouldn't have to work anymore. She could leave this city, go far away, and make sure he could never find her.

Oh... how naive of her. As if he would ever look for her.

Keeping a cold face, she found the first aid kit, sat down beside him, opened it, and began disinfecting his wound.

"It hurts," he said softly.

His deep, magnetic voice, slightly hoarse, carried his unique roughness, making it a real temptation to Aveline.

Her breathing became slightly erratic, and instead of being gentle, her movements became more forceful.

This time, Lucas didn't say anything.

usually didn't wear makeup, she had a touch of purity about her. Two completely different temperaments blended well within her. "It's

voice broke

the deed by tomorrow morning. Then I'll go with you to file a

out, then we wouldn't get divorced. We can just drag this out. It won't be my

the first aid kit, put it away, and

bow on his arm,

She planned to have a glass of water before going to bed, assuming he had left. But when she opened the door, she saw him still sitting on the so He was staring at his

a moment before casually

her back to him, she couldn't see his

water and just setting the cup down, a strong arm encircled

"Lucas, what are you doing? Let go of

shoulder and neck, his hot breath

she knew how to provoke

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how

just a few teasing touches, Aveline's face turned

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