The cold tension in the air began to spread, but Selena acted as if she didn't notice a thing.

"You should head home," she said casually. "I'm about to go to bed myself."

"Move," Lucas said suddenly, his voice low and commanding.

Selena let out a mocking laugh. "And who do you think you are? You tell me to move, and I'm supposed to just step aside?"

Lucas' expression darkened, his gaze cold as it locked onto her. But Selena wasn't intimidated in the slightest in fact, she boldly stared right back at him.

Lucas stayed quiet, his frustration evident. This was the kind of boldness that only family could get away with, pushing boundaries just because they could. Exhaling a heavy breath, he said, "I just want to see her for a moment. After that, I'll leave."

"Nope," Selena replied briskly, shutting the door in his face without hesitation.

Lucas closed his eyes for a brief moment, and when he reopened them, they were filled with icy resolve. Yet after standing there for a few seconds, he sighed in defeat and turned away. What was he going to do-break in and drag her out?

Besides, the wedding was just around the corner, and Aaron wasn't going to show up unannounced at a time like this. Even if he wanted to, the Fletcher family would never allow it. Lucas pulled out his phone and sent a message.

go for a

"I was just thinking

two men were on the same page. They called Lance and

...

into the bedroom, grinning with satisfaction. She was just about to say something when she noticed Aveline's peaceful breathing, her eyes closed in deep sleep. Maria, sitting nearby, shrugged helplessly. "She fell asleep in under

I suppose that's what

would have definitely kept her

scooted over to Maria,

puzzled. "What

"Are you going to give Sidney a chance, or are you not considering him at

give it a

smile became even more suggestive. "And what

her question straightforward. Maria glanced at her and responded, "Well, why don't you tell me about

Selena's eyes sparkled with excitement, and she dove into the story, recounting every detail

second..." Maria interrupted suddenly, catching onto

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