Chapter 205

Aveline paused, looking at the cup of tea in her hand.

Wasn't he the one who bought it?

The icy indifference etched on Lucas' face was unmistakable, too genuine to be feigned.

As realization dawned, Aveline's lips twisted into a bitter smile. She had misread the situation entirely. In her naivety, she had imagined he remembered that he had bought the cup of tea out of concern, a gesture of comfort after her ordeal.

It turned out she had read too much into it.

Taking a deep breath, she threw the tea into the trash and followed him into the Tudor mansion.

They went straight upstairs and into the bedroom.

Lucas tugged at his collar, unbuttoning it, and said coldly, "Go take a shower."

Aveline silently complied, showing an attitude of resigned acceptance.

watched her, feeling even

see her shadowy, graceful figure. Sitting on the sofa with his elbows resting on his knees, he stared at the glass with dark, complicated eyes for

feeling parched. He tugged at his collar as

agitation.

up and left the bedroom, heading to

from the shower wrapped in a towel, Lucas was no longer in the bedroom. She sighed with relief and

it halfway, someone yanked off her

chill swept over her, and she gasped, instinctively trying to

towel. Her attempt to cover herself

a strong arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her close. She looked like a frightened rabbit, which only

hand, he leaned close to her ear. "Why

body stiffened at his rough

grip was causing

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skin tinged with a delicate blush. The softness in his hands was irresistible, and her unique fragrance kept stimulating his

low, husky voice murmured, "You're here to please me, so I'll do what feels good

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