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.

moment

frown deepened. "We

happening soon, very soon." Aveline raised her hand. "After the divorce, I'll have a cute

right.

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

divorced, but you can still hug other women. Why can't I think

He knew she was drunk and couldn't let her go on like this. Without

up the cup and brought it to

her head.

large mouthful of the tea himself. He held her chin and kissed her, forcing the tea

"Mmm!"

Aveline was fed a mouthful of ginger tea, causing her

were blocked again. This repeated a few

went to the bathroom. When he came back, she was

she quieted down, she seemed much more peaceful. Her cheeks were flushed, her long eyelashes curled, and her

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

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