Chapter 35

"Mr. Lucas, the ginger tea is ready," the servant's voice came through.

"Bring it in," Lucas commanded in a deep voice.

The servant placed the ginger tea on the nightstand, bowed slightly, and left the room, closing the door behind them.

Lucas held Aveline down. "Ave, drink the ginger tea. It'll make you feel better."

Aveline continued to struggle. "No, no, get away from me. I want to go home."

Lucas said, "Drink it, and I'll take you home."

Aveline turned her head and flopped onto the soft bed. "I don't want to go home. I want to live in a big apartment, like one of those 300-square-meter ones!" Lucas pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration. "This is it. You can stay here from now on."

"Who are you?" Aveline asked.

"Look at me and see who I am," Lucas said, grabbing her chin gently.

struggling and stared at him for a moment

deepened. "We haven't

hand. "After the divorce, I'll have a cute

right. It'll

"We haven't divorced yet, and you're already planning for the

but you can still hug other women. Why can't I think about handsome guys? Hey, don't be

drunk and couldn't let

cup and brought it

shook her

tea himself.

"Mmm!"

mouthful of ginger tea, causing

she finished coughing, her lips were blocked again. This repeated a few more times until the teacup

went to the bathroom. When

peaceful. Her cheeks were flushed, her long eyelashes curled,

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It was warm, likely from the alcohol. The room

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