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

threw them into the trash, then sat nearby, continuing

a habit to bring

never telling her to leave. It was as if, as long as she stayed, she could say whatever she wanted. Over time, he grew accustomed to her ramblings, feeling more and more at ease with each

if I fell in love

in his eating, then asked, "Who have you fallen

Have you really fallen for Sidney?" Lucas thought as his grip on

replied, "Just answer the

you cheat during our marriage, I can sue you for damages. I doubt the money you have would be

Aveline rolled her eyes.

a way to

the money she had set aside for

money was her lifeline-she couldn't let

The room fell silent.

then, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen and saw that it

Aveline answered the call.

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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