Hearing Selena's words, Aveline couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and helplessness. Still, she obediently went back inside, realizing she did feel a bit cold.

...

A dreamless night. The next day.

At nine in the morning, Aveline arrived punctually at the entrance of the lawyer's office. Within five minutes, a Panamera pulled into the parking space. Lucas stepped out of the car, his tall figure exuding a cold aura, his sharp features looking even colder than the winter air. "You're here so early? Aren't you cold?" he asked as he walked up to her, reaching out and cupping her face in his hands, his palms warm against her chilled skin.

For a moment, she found herself unwilling to pull away from his warmth.

Aveline lowered her gaze slightly and replied, "I just got here too."

"Let's go in, then."

With that, Lucas led the way, and the two of them entered the lawyer's office together. They were the first couple of the day.

With the documents and paperwork already prepared, it didn't take long before their divorce certificate was issued.

When Aveline received the certificate, she opened it and examined it closely. The text was correct, the seal was intact.

It was a real divorce certificate.

dark and intense. "I told you,

gave a faint smile. "Can't help it, you

she walked outside, exhaling

Finally, it was over.

tossed the certificate

Aveline looked at him,

to like it quite a bit. Consider it a

giving flowers or jewelry as gifts, but this was the first time she'd heard of someone gifting a divorce certificate! However, she wasn't going to argue with

extended her hand

looked at her.

on

smile that wasn't particularly joyful.

Aveline didn't press further and withdrew her hand. "So,

replied, "I'll have Annie go live to clarify the situation. It's best if the

furrowed. "Won't she get attacked

glanced at her. "And you're not worried about me getting

honestly, "No, you're

let out a scoff and started walking toward

rang. He glanced at the

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