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.

her, feeling even

he could see her shadowy, graceful figure. Sitting on the sofa with his

tugged at his collar as if it would

agitation.

stood up and left the bedroom, heading

was no longer in

had dried it halfway, someone

she gasped, instinctively trying to

under the towel. Her attempt

strong arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her close. She looked like a frightened rabbit, which only seemed to amuse him, sparking

her ear. "Why are you trying

rough touch. "Can you

was causing her

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

her deeply. As their lips tangled, his low, husky voice murmured, "You're here to please

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