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?"

pressed into a straight line. He

her close to him.

so close that their breaths mingled on each

proximity. Given

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

turned cold. "Aveline, why

(

being so ungrateful?"

had divorced early on, these things wouldn't be happening

to meet his. "Madam Yvonne is dissatisfied with you, so she targets

rushed over after seeing her

her?

enthusiasm was crushed, leaving him feeling

overly calm face, Lucas suddenly let out a

frowned. "Why are

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 keep coming after you. Next time, without my help, how

"You!"

eyes widened slightly,

as she tried to pull her hand away, but he held

"Behave yourself!"

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