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,

laughing. "That's a

hands, Aveline sat down beside Selena, grabbing a piece of fried chicken. "Mmm... food never lets me

"Here you go, babe. Beer won't

"Sounds good."

been tough lately, and

alcohol was low, but at least she was home,

peacefully on the couch, watching Selena move around

with a hint of a pout. "Why aren't you

Let's

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

help but chuckle

well-behaved child. "Ave, you really shouldn't drink outside. If someone

nodded earnestly. "Mm, I know. No

before lying

"Goodnight, Selena."

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