Lucas turned to look at her and noticed her cold expression. Her eyes were now filled with frost.

If he told her to leave now, she would undoubtedly walk away without hesitation.

Lucas' face darkened as he said quietly, "You don't need to care about what others think."

Aveline looked at him and smiled, though it didn't reach her eyes. "Lucas, all of this that I'm enduring - it's because of you. You owe me compensation."

Lucas was taken aback. "Have you become obsessed with money?"

Aveline shrugged. "If I can't have love, can't I at least have money?"

Hearing this, Lucas' expression grew even more unpleasant, his entire demeanor chilling several degrees.

Aveline looked away and asked, "Where's Grandma?"

aura softening as he tried to calm

love? Was that something one could

Lucas led her upstairs.

Inside, several people surrounded Barbara. Aaron

appeared on Aveline's face.

upon seeing Aveline. She beckoned her over. "My dear granddaughter-in-law, you're finally here!

approached and took Barbara's hand, her smile sweet. "I've missed you

weight? Is my grandson not feeding you properly? How awful of him! If he's mistreating you, you don't have to stay with him!"

make

she leaves me, you won't

words. Then she gripped Aveline's hand tightly. "That won't do. I must have a granddaughter-in-law. No divorce. You two need

treat her well,

"Yes, Grandma," Lucas replied.

took out his phone and snapped a photo, He then showed it to Barbara like possession. "Madam Barbara, what

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