Aveline struggled even more fiercely. "Lucas, get off me!"

But Lucas didn't move. He didn't apply much force to her hand, just held her tighter, his breath growing heavier.

Aveline's face flushed deeply as his heavy breathing near her ear stimulated her nerves. She turned her head and bit his shoulder.

Lucas grunted, his breath becoming even more erratic.

After a long while...

He carried her to the bathroom, looking at the marks on her nightgown, his eyes darkened, though his handsome face remained indifferent.

"I'm not crippled. I can wash myself," Aveline said coldly.

Lucas stared at her for a moment before turning to leave.

The moment the door closed, Aveline ripped off the nightgown and threw it straight into the trash. She finished washing up and put on a bathrobe, relieved to find Lucas was not in the bedroom when she returned.

clothes, she went downstairs. The butler

Aveline replied, heading directly to the dining

she had already

fully recovered. You don't need to

fallen into a fever. Why shouldn't I go to work? Should I stay home all day staring at your face,

certainly knew how to

the sudden drop in temperature around her, Aveline ignored

wished he could suddenly go deaf. What had he just heard?

anger, then dialed a number. In a cold voice, he said, "Don't give her too much work.

tea on Aveline's desk and asked with a smile, "You don't look too well. Are you feeling unwell?" Aveline gave a faint smile. "Just didn't sleep

don't overwork yourself today. Some of the drawings can

Aveline nodded. "Okay."

didn't think it would affect her

fast-food restaurant downstairs for lunch. Her phone/ rang, and she saw it was Selena

"Hello?"

"Guess who I ran

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