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.

in pain, her face paling as she struggled to free her wrist. But Lucas' grip was

with you? He

you? What happened? Why didn't you tell me you

Aveline tremble. Deep down, she still feared him. 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

stumbling back several steps, his face turning

"Sidney!"

yanked her hand free from Lucas and rushed to

eyes widened in shock. She

shook

he was in significant pain, with sweat

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

him, "No need

echoed, making the

shuddered, then looked at Lucas, calming herself

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