Selena snapped, "Lucas, can you leave? Can't you see no one here wants you around?"

But Lucas ignored her, sitting on the sofa with his laptop. He wore a crisp white shirt, the top button undone, with no tie. His sharp, handsome face remained cold, his brows stern and intense. His long lashes cast shadows over his eyes, hiding the icy chill within them. His fingers tapped away at the keyboard with unwavering focus.

Selena rolled her eyes, then turned to Aveline, handing her a glass of water. "He's absolutely shameless."

Aveline said quietly, "You should go home. The nurse can take care of me."

Selena shook her head. "No way, I'm staying here with you."

After a week, Aveline's condition had improved considerably, though she still needed to be cautious and limit her movements. Healing bones took time, and she had a long road to recovery. Just then, the door opened, and Aaron walked in.

"You look a lot better today than you did yesterday," Aaron remarked as he approached.

Aveline's expression remained neutral. "What brings you here, Mr. Fletcher?"

Aaron nodded and pointed to Selena. "I'm here to see her."

Selena frowned. "There's nothing to discuss between us."

Aaron raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure about that? Do I need to spell it out?"

Selena hesitated, then glanced at Aveline. "I'll step out for a bit, Ave. I'll be right back."

Aveline nodded. "Alright."

just let

outside, Selena asked, "What

on her face, reached out and grabbed her chin. "Can't I look

love triangle. If you're set on getting engaged and forming an alliance through marriage, then stop messing

for you just because I'm getting engaged

shot back, "Do you really need to ask? I don't want to be the other

I don't

"You!"

Selena was momentarily

but after

finally

still don't want

you." Content Belongs to

"Why not?"

her, stubbornly demanding an

I don't like you!"

froze, taken aback. "What? What

rolled her eyes. "If your hearing's bad, go get it checked. We're in a

she turned

darkening. "You don't like me? Then why did you take a bullet

was just an

would

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