Chapter 310

Aveline didn't hear his words; she had already fallen asleep.

At some point, the rain had stopped. When Aveline woke up again, was already daylight. She felt weak and sore all over and coughed a couple of times.

"Awake? Are you hungry?"

A tired, raspy voice came from beside her. Aveline turned her head and saw Russell sitting on the sofa. His short hair was a bit messy, and his eyes showed signs of fatigue. She sat up and said, "Russ, did you stay up all night?"

Russell replied, "Yes, I kept an eye on you, afraid something might happen."

He stared at her intently after speaking. Aveline paused, then looked at him gratefully. "Russ, thank you. If only we were truly family."

> Russell fell silent.

A hint of frustration flickered in his eyes. Did she really not see him in a romantic light at all?

How was he supposed to deal with this?

Russell irritably ran a hand through his hair.

Seeing this, Aveline quickly asked, "Russ, what's wrong?

With his head down, hands tangled in his hair, he muttered, "My head itches."

Aveline's lips twitched slightly.

was a

"Come in,"

put his hand down, his expression returning

and the butler appeared, looking quite anxious. "Mr. Russell, there are many people

raised an eyebrow.

butler replied,

"Ha!" Russell scoffed.

Aveline. "He's probably here

furrowed. She knew Lucas would come looking

see him. She

looked at Russell and asked, "Russ, is there another way out

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me," Russell said, standing up and heading towards the door. As he walked out, he added, Just rest well. You don't need to worry about anything else." "But I can't

just-"Aveline

to me," Russell said,

Aveline felt immense gratitude.

had helped her

didn't know how she could ever repay

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