Chapter 116

Lucas was stunned.

He raised his hand to wipe away her tears, but Aveline avoided his touch.

"Don't touch me," she said, wiping her face hurriedly.

Lucas swallowed hard, his eyes fixed on her. "Aveline, you..."

He seemed to want to say something, but the words wouldn't come. He just stared at her, feeling a constricting pain in his chest. Seeing the hurt and sadness in her eyes, he felt lost and panicked. Aveline sniffled. "Lucas, let's divorce, okay? You have so many capable people around you who can protect Sophia. I just want a peaceful life, one without you."

Lucas' lips pressed into a straight line.

What would his life be like without her?

Memories of the past year, the moments they shared, flashed. through his mind.

She appeared to be simple.

But was she really as simple as she seemed?

When she found out his identity, why did she refuse to divorce?

passenger door, and let the cold wind blow away his chaotic thoughts. His face regained

let's discuss

+15 BONUS

"I'll return the money to you now. Let's go get

out her phone to transfer the money,

had used some of the cash to buy

didn't know what

Lucas glanced at her.

sniffled. "Next

he felt a sense

a long time until he suddenly asked, "Where do

a muffled

and drove

her, just took a cigarette out of his pocket and

of the car and walked

her, his gaze deep

enveloped his face,

moment, his phone rang. He

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