In the car, Aveline gently rubbed her wrists, which had become being bound for so long. Her face was pale, and her clothes were soaked through.

Lucas took out a towel and began wiping her face and neck. Aveline felt a bit uncomfortable and tried to take the towel, saying, "I can do it myself." But Lucas replied, "Didn't you already decide? You should start getting used to this now."

Aveline paused, lowering her gaze.

"Will this really work?" she asked quietly.

"I can't promise that," Lucas said, "but there are people who don't want to see us happy. So, let's be even more affectionate."

Aveline pressed her lips together, not saying anything more.

Luca's gently dried her hair as the car headed directly back to the Tudor mansion.

Feeling cold and clammy, Aveline said, "I'm going to take a shower first. We can discuss everything else after."

replied, then instructed the

container! The coastal winds were frigid, making it easy for

came out, she saw the ginger tea on the table. Lucas had removed

refuse. She picked up the cup and drank it all. A

bit as

we're going to put on an act, we need to go all out. Either you move in here, or I'll go to Maple Garden. We should visit the Tudor family home once a week. And we'll need to remarry." Though their divorce had been fake, they still needed to

anyone asks, we

also create the illusion that they were planning to hold a wedding ceremony, potentially forcing those behind

the safer Aveline would be. Lucas studied her for a long moment before he said,

After all, we're just acting. Once this

but he lowered his gaze

we'll do it your

you plan to handle

lost her life. If Lucas hadn't arrived, she

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