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?"

his gaze, his aura softening as he tried to

Was that something one could

Lucas led her upstairs.

surrounded Barbara. Aaron was

on

eyes immediately brightened upon seeing Aveline. She beckoned her over.

hand, her smile sweet. "I've missed you too,

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.

I'll make the decisions

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

she 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 was

better treat her well, or skin

"Yes, Grandma," Lucas replied.

out his phone and snapped a photo, He then showed it to Barbara like possession. "Madam Barbara, what do you think of this photo? Would you like it

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