Sidney grabbed her arm, his eyes wary as he faced Lucas. "Mr. Tudor, there's nothing going on between Aveline and me. Don't hurt her!"

He stood protectively, but his face was pale, and he occasionally coughed, clutching his stomach where Lucas had kicked him.

Aveline's concern grew as she looked at Sidney.

She couldn't let him stay here any longer.

She turned and went to the bathroom to retrieve his half-dried clothes.

"Sidney, put on your clothes and leave now!" she urged, standing between Sidney and Lucas, facing Sidney, and frantically signaling for him to leave.

If he stayed, it would only get worse for everyone.

Lucas' anger would spell trouble for them both.

eyes, hesitated for a moment, then

said, "I'll send you a message in an hour. If you don't reply, I'll

"I'll be

the second. If this dragged on, things

behind

his shoulder, making her head spin. She instinctively

what are you doing? Let me

voice icy. "Aveline, I've been too lenient with you. You seem to have forgotten who I

tossed her onto

the soft mattress, and before she could react, he was on top of her, his fresh scent overwhelming her. He grabbed

the pressure. She winced and struggled harder, pushing

don't

her wrists with one hand, his weight pressing her down. His narrow, dark eyes were filled

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