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, just his

out laughing. "That's

beside Selena, grabbing a piece

Beer won't

"Sounds good."

lately, and she needed something to take the edge

tolerance for alcohol was low, but at

cuddled a pillow, lying peacefully on the

voice was soft, almost playful, with a hint of a pout.

coming. Let's go

bedroom. Aveline obediently followed, and

help but

much Aveline resembled a well-behaved child. "Ave, you really shouldn't drink outside. If someone saw

earnestly. "Mm, I know. No drinking

her cheek before lying

"Goodnight, Selena."

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