Chapter 267

The call connected, and Aaron's cheeky voice came through.

"Give Selena something to do," Lucas said coldly.

"Hmm?" Aaron asked, puzzled. "What did she do to provoke you? Let me guess, she's advising Aveline to leave you, isn't she?"

Lucas' eyes turned icy. "You're quite perceptive."

Aaron retorted, "Hey, you're asking me for a favor. Could you at least be a bit more polite?"

"Oh, you're really perceptive."

Aaron sighed. "Fine, fine. I know I'll never hear a kind word from you, but don't worry. I'll take care of it."

Lucas acknowledged, "Keep an eye on things over there too."

"Don't worry, everything's under control," Aaron reassured.

"Good."

routine, Aveline came out to find breakfast already delivered by the hotel. They ate together before heading to the hospital. Lucas needed his arm re-bandaged and to receive injections. Aveline couldn't bear to watch, turning her face away when the bandages were removed. Lucas stared at her, his lips pressed into

her phone rang. She looked at

answered immediately, "Hello,

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came through, "I heard you're back in Arthur Town. What's going

"Yes, there's some business to take care

"Is Lucas keeping you tied up? At the Johnson family banquet, he couldn't hide the murderous look in his eyes

Russ.

I think of you.

call me. Even though I'm

his words. "Got it,

"Don't mention it. Honestly, the thing I miss most while being abroad is your cooking. The food here

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