Aveline let out a soft sigh, her breath forming a white mist that quickly disappeared into the cold air.

Was she getting entangled with him again?

She had wanted to keep her distance, but somehow, the ties between them kept growing, getting more and more complicated... It frustrated her to no end.

All she hoped for now was that after the divorce, there would be no more drama.

She just wanted a quiet, simple life.

Aveline got into the car, and Lucas immediately followed, sliding into the passenger seat. She didn't say a word, simply started the engine, and drove towards Maple Gardens.

By the time they got back, it was already nine o'clock at night.

Aveline had been running around all day and felt exhausted.

She yawned, glancing at him with tired eyes. "Can we do this another day? I'm really tired tonight."

Lucas' voice was low as he replied, "You don't have to do anything. I'll handle it myself."

Aveline was silent, her expression unreadable, as she opened the door.

but she pushed him away. "Go

and gave her a firm kiss on

turned and headed toward the guest

came out, he still hadn't returned. She slipped under the covers and lay down on the bed. When Lucas

lay on her side, her face nestled against the pillow, breathing

Forget it.

He'd let her be

lifted the blanket and climbed into bed, stretching out his arm to

more comfortable position, and drifted

himself reflecting on his past. What had he been doing all this time? Wouldn't it have been better just to live a good life with her, holding her in

it,

head and kissed the top of her

The next morning.

her eyes and found

his robe

Uh...

tried to get up, but before she could, his arm

Lucas' voice

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