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

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

responded, "I'll be fine.

second. If this dragged on, things could

behind him, Aveline let out a

her over his shoulder, making her head spin. She

are you doing? Let me

slapped her on the butt, his voice icy. "Aveline, I've been too lenient with you. You seem to have forgotten

that, he carried her into the bedroom and tossed her onto the bed, his

could react, he was on top of her, his fresh scent overwhelming her. He grabbed her

hurt from the pressure. She winced and struggled harder,

don't

pressing her down. His narrow, dark eyes were filled with

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