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.

went downstairs. The butler said,

Aveline replied, heading directly

he saw she had already finished eating and was grabbing

You don't need to go to

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

how to infuriate

around her, Aveline ignored him and walked

butler wished he could suddenly go deaf. What had he just heard? Was the relationship between the two of

In a cold voice, he said, "Don't give her too much work. She's not

She placed a cup of tea on Aveline's desk and asked with a smile, "You don't look too well. Are you feeling

yourself today. Some of the drawings can be done by

Aveline nodded. "Okay."

would affect her work, so she stayed busy

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

"Hello?"

said, "Guess

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