Lucas didn't hang up after speaking. She could hear the sound of him getting out of the car, followed by the hurried footsteps.

Aveline gripped her phone tightly, her hand repeatedly pressing the close button. This time, the elevator doors finally closed.

Her heart, which had been in her throat, suddenly eased.

"The elevator doors closed," Aveline said, realizing her legs had gone weak.

"Don't get out until you reach the first floor," Lucas instructed.

"Okay," Aveline replied, keeping the call connected.

Fortunately, the elevator soon reached the first floor. By then, the building was empty.

When the elevator doors opened, she saw Lucas standing at the entrance and rushed out to him.

Lucas immediately embraced her, his voice soothing. "It's okay. I'll find out what happened."

to fall, but she held them back. Lucas held her as they left the building. Once inside the car, the warmth

asked, "Did you see

Aveline shook her head.

asked, "What do

a malfunction, or someone was outside pressing the open button, preventing the

darkened. "Clearly, in your case, it

"Who would do that?

quickly asked, "Have you found Darren

he's hidden well. He hasn't surfaced

always said I ruined

about it if you can't remember He pulled her close, soothing her

to struggle. She just stayed in his embrace. Despite everything, she couldn't resist his presence and still

were nearing home, Lucas received a call from the Tudor

but he answered,

voice came through. "Lucas, are you and Aveline asleep yet? If not, could you

serious.

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