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.

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 let him go when I get better." Aveline exhaled a breath

didn't dare say anything more, afraid

did get injured saving he she should take care of

expression softened with the Pension in

his clothes,

eyebrow, "Shirt too, row it all

that outfit in the

"Alright."

reached to unbutton

earlier gripped her had now given way to a

an urge to

came into view,

he maintain such an impressive physique

view?" His deep, resonant voice broke her

"It's... quite

softly, "You're not shy at all,

she took off his shirt. "I've seen every part

"Is that so? Then take off

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