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.

she couldn't

Sophia hugging the prosthetic leg and sobbing,

lowered her eyes, feeling guilty for

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Aveline was, entertaining such

breath to regain her composure, then

matter aside. With Lucas gone over there, he likely wouldn't return tonight. Closing the door with that

Sophia into the room, easing her onto the sofa. Without a

1. it.

refused again. "Lucas, don't.

me, it'd

at

disbelief, "What... what

raised his eyes to meet hers. "Isn't

but it stopped mid-air, trembling. Lucas, is that what you think

shook, and her heart sank

when they were engaged,

would pile on the guilt. At least

saying

her leg for him, and he could still be

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