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.

him for a moment before saying, "Oh, you

frown deepened. "We haven't

soon." Aveline raised her hand. "After the divorce, I'll have a cute guy on my left and

my right. It'll

expression darkened. "We haven't divorced yet, and you're already

you can still hug other women. Why can't

drunk and couldn't let her go on like

picked up the cup and brought it to her lips.

shook her head.

the tea himself. He held

"Mmm!"

was fed a mouthful of

blocked again. This repeated a few more times until the teacup

then went to the bathroom. When he came

more peaceful. Her cheeks were flushed,

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was warm, likely from the alcohol. The room was quiet, with only the sound of their

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