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

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

tugged at his collar as if it would

agitation.

the bedroom, heading to the

no longer in the bedroom.

halfway, someone yanked off her

swept over her, and she gasped, instinctively

wearing nothing under the towel.

next instant, a strong arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her close. She looked like a frightened rabbit, which only seemed to amuse him, sparking a glint of interest in

leaned close to her ear. "Why are you trying to cover yourself? There's nothing here I

rough touch. "Can you

grip was

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skin tinged with a delicate blush. The softness in his hands was irresistible, and

husky voice murmured, "You're here

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