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.

free her wrist. But Lucas' grip was

you? He saved me

he save you? What happened? Why

exuded made Aveline tremble. Deep down, she still feared him. Because he was a madman! If pushed too far,

Sidney without hesitation, sending him stumbling back several steps, his

"Sidney!"

hand free from Lucas and rushed

eyes widened in shock.

from pain, shook

he was in significant pain, with sweat beading on

a Sidney said apologetically, "I' dryer in the bathroom, so I washed

"No need

furious voice echoed, making the room feel

calming herself before speaking. "It's not

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