The tense atmosphere dissolved, giving way to a bone-chilling cold.

Both Lucas and Aveline turned to see Sidney emerging from the bathroom, a towel wrapped around his waist. His short hair was damp, and though his frame was slender, it was covered with a thin layer of muscle, giving him a youthful yet powerful appearance.

Lucas suddenly grabbed Aveline by her wrist and yanked her forward roughly. His icy voice cut through the air, "Aveline, what are you doing, hmm? Hiding a man in your home?"

Lucas radiated danger, his piercing eyes fixed on Aveline as if he wanted to bore a hole through her. Rage surged within him, spreading throughout his chest.

She had brought a man home!

If he hadn't come over tonight, would they have ended up in bed together?

And she had even cooked a whole meal for him!

Ha!

Lucas realized he had been far too lenient with her.

her wrist. But Lucas' grip was too strong, and the

wrong with you? He saved me today,

did he save you? What happened? Why didn't you tell me you were in

If pushed too far, he was capable of anything! Sidney stepped forward, his tone serious. "Mr. Tudor, let her go. Can't you see you're hurting

hesitation, sending him stumbling back several

"Sidney!"

her hand free from

eyes widened in shock. She Sidney. "Are you

from pain, shook his

it was clear he was in significant pain, with sweat beading

apologetically, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cause any misunderstanding. I noticed you have a Sidney said apologetically, "I' dryer in the bathroom, so I washed my clothes and put them in to dry. They should be

him, "No need to explain.

Lucas's furious voice echoed, making the room feel

at Lucas, calming herself before speaking. "It's not

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