Chapter 284

"What's wrong?"

Lucas averted his gaze and said blandly, "Nothing."

Aveline found his behavior puzzling. After eating only half a bowl of oatmeal, she put down her spoon. "I'm full.”

Lucas pushed a bowl of soup towards her. "Drink this, or I won't let you sleep.

Aveline frowned, showing her reluctance. However, Lucas' words. carried enough authority that she picked up the spoon and started drinking.

Throughout, the meal, Lucas' intense gaze never left her, making her uncomfortable. She sighed in exasperation and said, "I'm still sick. Can you stop staring at-me like that?" Lucas scoffed lightly. "Isn't it you who's trying to seduce me?"

Aveline's eyes widened instantly. "Me... seduce you? What nonsense are you talking about?"

How could she possibly be seducing him?

Lucas' gaze drifted to her chest with a hint of amusement.

Aveline looked down and saw her nipples protruding through her thin. nightgown. Her face flushed with embarrassment. She quickly covered her chest and got up to leave. Oh no! She had come out without wearing a robe! No wonder he had been staring at her!

already been intimate, Aveline still wished she could disappear

in the guest room, she sat on the bed, trying to calm

her cheeks felt

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feeling was

Lucas only looked away

disappeared. He called someone to come up and clear the table

embarrassed expression, a faint smile would appear on his

Night fell.

middle of the night, her thirst rousing her from

she wisely put on a robe before stepping out to refill the cup. To her surprise, the living

at the desk, working. Hearing the noise, he looked up, his dark eyes deep

"Feeling better?" he asked.

Aveline nodded. "Much better."

herself a glass of water and sipped

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