Aveline's body tensed, instinctively wanting to struggle, but she forced herself to remain still. She knew this was what he ultimately wanted; everything that happened before was just a prelude. She had already prepared herself mentally for this.

But just when she expected him to take the next step, he simply held her for a long time. Aveline's body remained rigid, her lips pressed into a tight line.

Lucas could sense her tension. The living room was so quiet that the subtle sound of their intertwined breathing was the only thing that broke the silence.

Suddenly, Lucas released her, his deep, magnetic voice cool as he said, "Goodbye."

Aveline froze, surprised by his words. She looked at him, confused.

Lucas frowned, "What's with that expression? Are you disappointed?"

Aveline quickly stood up. "It's late. I'll head home now."

Without waiting for a response, she hurried out. Lucas watched her retreating figure until the door closed, cutting off his view.

He pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and let the smoke cloud his face, obscuring the emotions in his dark, sharp eyes.

Aveline's mind, he was probably always after just one

even if it was doing something as mundane as watching a ridiculous TV drama, brought him a quiet sense of contentment. It felt strangely similar

chaos in his mind. If he enjoyed being with her this much, then he would just have to find a way to keep her

her go

it even

what Lucas was thinking. What was he really trying to do? After wasting an entire

softly, then headed to the bathroom to

door, he found

made breakfast for you," Aveline said with a light smile, handing him the

walked past her and moved to the window,

"What are

checking if pigs are flying

some

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