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?"

averted his gaze, his aura softening as he

that something

Lucas led her upstairs.

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

smile appeared on

over. "My dear granddaughter-in-law, you're

approached and took Barbara's hand, her smile

her with sudden concern. "Darling, have 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 laughed. "Alright, I'll listen to you, Grandma. You can

I'll make the decisions for

leaves me,

tightly. "That won't do. I must have a granddaughter-in-law. No divorce.

"You better treat her well, or skin you

"Yes, Grandma," Lucas replied.

it to Barbara like possession. "Madam Barbara, what do you think of this photo?

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