Aveline's expression darkened instantly. "So, your happiness is built on my suffering?"

Lucas replied calmly, "If you're feeling hurt, you can always come to me for protection."

Aveline let out a bitter laugh. "Protection? As your mistress?"

Lucas didn't respond, simply watching her with that faint, mocking smile.

The thought was nothing short of insulting to Aveline. Give up the role of his wife to become his mistress? Not a chance.

She turned and stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

"Bang!"

Lucas closed his eyes for a moment, the smirk fading from his face. He walked over to the liquor cabinet, poured himself a drink, and slowly sipped it. His gaze fixed on the dark night outside, though his eyes were even darker.

...

When Aveline returned home, Selena immediately asked, "Did he give you a hard time?"

head. "No,

"That's a pretty accurate

her hands, Aveline sat down beside Selena, grabbing a

a beer. "Here you go, babe. Beer won't let you down either. After this, you'll sleep like a

"Sounds good."

lately, and she needed

alcohol was low, but at least she was home, where it didn't matter if she got

peacefully on the couch, watching Selena move around the

was soft, almost playful, with a hint of a

coming, I'm coming. Let's go to

then came over to help Aveline to the bedroom. Aveline obediently followed, and once

couldn't help

child. "Ave, you really shouldn't drink outside. If someone saw you like this, they

I

pinching her cheek before lying down next to

"Goodnight, Selena."

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255