Chapter 506

Lucas' cold gaze fell on her as if trying to see through her phone to Russell.

His stare carried a sense of pressure that made Aveline uncomfortable. She shot him an annoyed look. Was she not allowed to take a call?

Lucas kept quiet.

He gripped his fork as if he were gripping Aveline's neck.

Russell's voice came through. "Aveline, what's wrong with Selena? I just contacted her, and she seemed very upset."

Aveline's breath caught in her throat. She then said, "I made her angry. I'll make it up to her."

Russell acknowledged this, then asked, "And you? How are you?"

Aveline paused. "What do you mean?"

Russell said, "Are you hurt? Actually, I rushed over there yesterday too, but I was a step too late.”

He finished with a self-deprecating laugh.

too. Gratitude flickered

replied, "Good,

A brief silence fell.

Aveline was considering ending the call, Russell suddenly asked,

thank you for all

clear - she hoped he

Russell understood.

attitude,

had reconciled

had been one

I respect your choice," Russell said quietly,

at her phone, thinking about

very disappointed

divorced, but now everything

voice, "Can't bear to part with him? Should we invite him over

over another man, and I can't even ask

turned cold, feeling Lucas was

stood up to

said sharply. "Finish

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