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.

as she struggled to free her wrist. But

He saved

he save you? What happened? Why didn't you

Because he was a madman! 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

kicked Sidney without hesitation, sending him stumbling back several steps, his face turning

"Sidney!"

yanked her hand free from Lucas

in shock. She Sidney. "Are

from pain, shook his head weakly.

it was clear he was in significant pain,

any misunderstanding. I noticed you have a Sidney said apologetically, "I' dryer in the

need to explain.

voice echoed, making

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

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