Chapter 140

What was she thinking?

Was she actually wondering if he cared about her and if he had feelings for her?

She must be crazy.

Lucas would do anything for Sophia. He helped her today only because he didn't want her gone so soon, leaving no one to shield Sophia.

After all, it would be hard to find another fool like her.

Aveline took a deep breath and then pulled her hand away.

By this time, they had reached the gates of the estate.

Lucas turned back to look at her, his expression unreadable.

Aveline said calmly, "Thank you for today."

Then she turned to leave.

But Lucas grabbed her wrist, his brow furrowing. "That's it?"

Aveline smiled slightly. "What else?"

lips pressed into a straight

her close to him.

that their breaths mingled

uncomfortable with the proximity. Given their current situation, it felt

back. "Lucas, what do you want from me? I'm grateful to you, but that's

expression instantly turned cold.

(

being so ungrateful?"

slightly. "If we had divorced early on, these things wouldn't be happening to

with you, so she targets me. Lucas, I'm suffering because

had rushed over after seeing her message, only to hear

her?

enthusiasm was crushed, leaving

looked at her overly calm face,

"Why

said, "Aveline, you should say something nice to me. If I'm in a good mood, maybe I'll finalize the divorce with you tomorrow. But if you keep saying things that upset me, I won't let you go. And then Alfred will

"You!"

eyes widened slightly,

with anger as she tried to pull

"Behave yourself!"

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