Under Aveline's expectant gaze, Lucas picked up the divorce agreement and tore it to shreds.

Aveline's disappointment was evident, and she added with a hint of regret, "You know, it costs a lot to make copies of these."

She gave him a disapproving look. "If you didn't want to sign, you could've just handed it back to me."

Lucas was speechless.

He stared at her blankly, only to watch as she pulled another divorce agreement out of her bag.

"Want to sign this one?"

Her clear eyes met his, waiting for his response.

Lucas' mouth twitched as he asked, "How many copies of this do you have?"

Aveline replied, "Not too many, just about a hundred."

Lucas was at a loss for words.

Great. The whole situation felt eerily familiar as if it had happened before.

Aveline sighed softly. "You know, it would be so much easier if you just signed. Then we wouldn't have to keep dragging this out."

Ignoring her, Lucas simply asked, "Where's the food?"

him

began eating without

into the trash, then sat nearby,

it a habit to bring

first, Lucas found her chatter annoying, frowning but never telling her to leave. It was as if, as long as she stayed, she could say whatever she wanted. Over time, he

if I fell in love with someone else, would

then asked,

Sidney?" Lucas thought as his grip on his utensil tightened, his expression growing colder. Yet, he fought to

replied, "Just

Lucas responded icily. "If you cheat during our marriage, I can sue you for damages. I

Aveline rolled her eyes.

had found a way

eyeing the money she had set aside for her

lifeline-she couldn't let him

The room fell silent.

at the screen and saw

Aveline answered the call.

you need to get back here! That man from before showed up again, and it seemed like he really lost his memory. He's just standing at the entrance of the complex, looking

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