Chapter 256

Lucas leaned in close, his hot breath ghosting over Aveline's ear. Despite the warmth of his proximity, his words carried an icy edge. You know I'm injured, yet your concern lies elsewhere. Tell me, Aveline, why does another man occupy your thoughts while I-your husband-am right here beside you?

His teeth-clenched tone sounded like he wanted to devour her alive.

Aveline's body stiffened, and her heart pounded.

What was he saying? Was he jealous?

Impossible.

He didn't love her!

How could he be jealous?

Aveline thought Lucas might be irritated because she kept mentioning another man after he had done so much to save her.

Aveline's eyelashes fluttered, and she said, " I... I'll stop mentioning him. Please don't be upset. It's not good for your recovery." Her tone softened noticeably.

Lucas wasn't planning to let her off so easily, but hearing her gentle voice, his anger dissipated instantly.

He stared at her profile, her fluttering lashes.

ear, feeling her body shudder violently before stepping back and letting her go. Lucas said coldly, "During this period, you'll stay and take care of me. I'll

anything

get injured saving he she

with the Pension in

him remove his clothes, and set them aside without

eyebrow, "Shirt

wearing that outfit in the kennel, so keeping it was out of

"Alright."

walked over and reached to

stood directly before him, her petite frame belled a newfound composure. The panic and fear that had earlier gripped her had now given way to a serious, determined demeanor. She unbuttoned each button, and as his firm chest gradually revealed itself in front of

felt an urge to reach

well-defined abs came into

maintain such an impressive physique

deep, resonant voice broke

nodded. "It's... quite

softly, "You're not shy at all,

"I've seen every part of you, why would I be

darkened abruptly. "Is that so? Then take off

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