Aveline bit her lip hard, her swollen eyes filled with anger as she clutched the bedsheet tightly.

Lucas felt a painful tightness in his chest.

He took off his jacket and leaned over.

Despite Aveline's resistance, Lucas continued as he pleased, disregarding her feelings entirely. This made Aveline feel a deep sense of sorrow. What kind of man had she fallen in love with?

As the ointment was applied to her torn skin, Aveline's body flinched from the pain, and she gasped sharply.

Lucas' lips pressed into a tight line as he quickly finished applying the ointment. He then said, "If you feel uncomfortable, let me know."

Aveline turned her face away, refusing to look at him.

Lucas went into the bathroom to wash his hands. When he came out, he saw Aveline struggling to get out of bed, intending to leave the room.

Lucas asked in

back to him, Aveline replied hoarsely, "I'm going to sleep in the

her struggle, he firmly held down her arms and said in a deep voice, "Do you think I'm such a beast that I'd disregard your injuries?" Aveline gave a

and mockery in her eyes felt like a burning fire in

"Do you think you'll be safe in the guest room? Stay

him, her

let her go and said coldly,

forcefully pulling her into his

clean, fresh scent enveloped her, invading every part of her senses. If she had

man's breath behind her suddenly grew heavier, and his arms tightened around her.

voice came.

Aveline's whole body trembled.

that you got hurt. I

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