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?"

also averted his gaze, his aura softening as he tried

love? Was that something

Lucas led her upstairs.

Aaron was by her side, telling jokes to keep her entertained. "Grandma," Lucas said as

on Aveline's

immediately brightened upon seeing Aveline. She beckoned her over. "My dear

her smile sweet. "I've missed you

lost 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!" Aveline

nodded. "Good, I'll make

resignedly. "Grandma, if she leaves me, you won't

gripped Aveline's hand tightly. "That won't do. I must have a granddaughter-in-law. No divorce. You two need to live well together!" Aveline

"You better treat her well, or

"Yes, Grandma," Lucas replied.

phone and snapped a photo, He then showed it to Barbara like

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