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 a

"I'm going to sleep in the

said in a deep voice, "Do you think I'm

a surge of anger. The cold laugh and mockery in her eyes felt like a burning fire in

safe in the guest room? Stay here

bastard!" Aveline glared at him, her chest

let her go and said

pulling her into his arms, not

every part of her senses. If

grew heavier, and his arms tightened around

voice came.

Aveline's whole body trembled.

"No matter the reason, it's my fault that you got hurt. I promise it won't happen

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