Chapter 117

Seeing the person outside, Aveline froze.

Why was he here?

Clutching the baseball bat tighter, she turned around and walked

away.

There was no way she was opening that door. Not now, not ever.

Just seeing this man annoyed her.

Aveline went into the kitchen and made a simple plate of pasta, then grabbed her tablet and started watching a TV show.

She was completely absorbed in the show, not caring at all about the person outside her door.

About an hour later, the doorbell rang again.

Assuming it was still Lucas, she ignored it and went about her evening routine, preparing to go to bed.

But this time, the doorbell kept ringing persistently.

irritated, Aveline stomped over to the door and yanked it open. "Can you

her throat when she saw two uniformed police officers

going on?" she

aside, revealing Lucas sitting on the ground. One officer pointed to him and asked,

Lucas said sullenly, pulling

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Aveline was speechless.

said, "Why won't you let your husband inside? If you have marital issues, discuss them at home. Making a scene outside is unbecoming for both of you. Whatever the issue,

didn't know

She was utterly shocked.

had called the police because he couldn't

moment, she was

me?" the officer said

was startled and nodded

turned to Lucas. "Alright, go in. Next time, don't call us for things like this; we won't handle

bit of red, his eyes. slightly dazed.

frowned as she looked at

walked over, his gaze fixed

two officers were about to leave when Aveline suddenly asked, " Officers, since you even handle matters like this, would you help

Lucas quickly said. "I

a cold laugh. "Whether you did or

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