Chapter 258

Upon entering the room, Aveline found Lucas seated at the desk, his demeanor cool and focused on the computer screen, deeply engrossed in his work.

Aveline paused for a moment, then took her suitcase to the guest bedroom before returning. "It's late. You should get some rest."

Lucas responded with a simple nod, closed his laptop, and headed towards the bedroom.

Watching him disappear into the bedroom, Aveline breathed a sigh of

relief.

She went to her own room, took a shower, and lay down on the bed.

However, every time she closed her eyes, the image of that fierce mastiff flashed before her, keeping her awake.

She sat up and ran her fingers through her hair.

After the scare she had today, she should be able to sleep soundly, but she couldn't fall asleep. What should she do?

Suddenly, she remembered the wine cabinet in the living room, stocked with plenty of red wine. She got out of bed, grabbed a bottle, and started drinking.

A bit of wine might help her sleep.

However, the wine had little effect. Before she knew it, she had

finished the entire bottle.

by the

confusion,

saw her sitting on the carpet, her cheeks

darkened as he walked over and asked, "Why

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drinking?"

remembered how she acted when she drank before-soft and clingy, making him want to kiss

Aveline's eyes widened

was filled with delight as she tossed the

stumbled over her own

her, pulling her

his

stared up at him, suddenly breaking into a silly smile. "Thank you for saving me. Otherwise, I would've been

glistening with a hint of moisture,

around his neck and planted a

as he held

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