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.

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

dare say anything more, afraid

he she should take care of

the Pension in his brow easing He commanded,

out to help him remove his clothes, and set them aside

"Shirt too,

sustained the injury while wearing that outfit in the kennel,

"Alright."

reached to unbutton his

given way to a serious, determined demeanor. She unbuttoned each button, and as his firm chest gradually revealed itself in

felt an urge to reach

his well-defined abs came into view,

such an impressive physique despite his

view?" His deep, resonant voice

"It's... quite

not shy

shirt. "I've seen every part of you,

"Is that so? Then take off

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