Chapter 286

She gripped the prosthetic leg tightly, her face a mask of grief barely held together. Though she fought to put on a brave front, her trembling gave her away, painting a picture of fragile vulnerability. Aveline said, "Let me take you back. Which floor do you live on?"

"No need."

Sophia refused outrightly and then looked at Lucas. "Goodbye, Lucas."

With that, she hopped towards the elevator, her figure thin and fragile, looking both wretched and delicate.

Suddenly, Lucas walked over and supported her arm. "Let me help you.

Sophia's eyes turned red. "Lucas, it's okay. I can manage on my own..."

Lucas didn't say a word, just continued to support her towards the elevator.

Sophia stared at him, tears falling, her gaze so intense it seemed like it could melt him.

Aveline stood at the doorway, watching the scene intently.

What could she say?

Sophia lost her leg because of Lucas, so he should be responsible for

her.

She understood that.

couldn't help feeling

hugging the prosthetic leg and sobbing, it made her

have ulterior motives, Aveline lowered her eyes, feeling guilty

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Aveline was,

regain her

there, he likely wouldn't

her onto the sofa. Without a word, he took the prosthetic leg from

1. it.

"Lucas, don't. I can do it

calmly, "If you want me to guilt-trip me, it'd be better

froze at

at him in disbelief, "What... what are you

his eyes to meet hers. "Isn't that

hand to hit him, but it stopped mid-air, trembling. Lucas,

shook, and her heart sank deeper

Even when they were engaged,

the guilt. At least when he saw her

now, he was saying such hurtful things

knew she'd sacrificed her leg for him, and

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