Chapter 24

"Six million and the house, don't you want them anymore?"

Lucas looked at her with an emotion in his eyes that Aveline couldn't decipher.

Aveline clenched her fists, staring at him, and suddenly felt deflated.

She did want them.

With money and a house, she wouldn't have to work anymore. She could leave this city, go far away, and make sure he could never find her.

Oh... how naive of her. As if he would ever look for her.

Keeping a cold face, she found the first aid kit, sat down beside him, opened it, and began disinfecting his wound.

"It hurts," he said softly.

His deep, magnetic voice, slightly hoarse, carried his unique roughness, making it a real temptation to Aveline.

Her breathing became slightly erratic, and instead of being gentle, her movements became more forceful.

Lucas didn't say

her quietly. Her expression was indifferent, her delicate features stunningly beautiful. Though she usually didn't wear makeup, she had a touch of purity about her. Two completely different temperaments blended well within her. "It's

voice broke his

see the check and the deed by tomorrow morning. Then I'll go with you to file a divorce. She closed the first aid kit with a snap and turned to look

get divorced. We

the first aid kit, put it away, and went straight into the

bow on his arm,

of water before going to bed, assuming he had left. But when she

paused for a moment before casually walking

him,

half a glass of water and just setting the cup down, a strong arm encircled her

struggle. "Lucas, what are you doing? Let go

on her shoulder and neck, his hot breath caressing her

of marriage, she knew

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he knew how to

teasing touches, Aveline's

presence overwhelming as he kissed her

Smack!

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