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?"

handed him

began eating without

tidied up the torn pieces of paper and threw them into the trash, then sat nearby, continuing to talk about the benefits

it a habit to bring up the topic every

as if, as long as she stayed, she could say whatever she wanted. Over time, he grew accustomed to her

handsome profile, "Lucas, if I fell

then asked, "Who have

thought as his grip on his utensil tightened, his expression

calmly replied, "Just answer

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

Aveline rolled her eyes.

a way to deal

even eyeing the money she

lifeline-she couldn't let him take

The room fell silent.

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

Aveline answered the call.

was urgent. "Ave, you need to get back here! That man from before showed up again, and it seemed like he

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