After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Chapter 256

Lucas leaned in close, his hot breath ghosting over Aveline's ear. Despite the warmth of his proximity, his words carried an icy edge. You know I'm injured, yet your concern lies elsewhere. Tell me, Aveline, why does another man occupy your thoughts while I-your husband-am right here beside you?

His teeth-clenched tone sounded like he wanted to devour her alive.

Aveline's body stiffened, and her heart pounded.

What was he saying? Was he jealous?

Impossible.

He didn't love her!

How could he be jealous?

Aveline thought Lucas might be irritated because she kept mentioning another man after he had done so much to save her.

Aveline's eyelashes fluttered, and she said, " I... I'll stop mentioning him. Please don't be upset. It's not good for your recovery." Her tone softened noticeably.

Lucas wasn't planning to let her off so easily, but hearing her gentle voice, his anger dissipated instantly.

He stared at her profile, her fluttering lashes.

body shudder violently before stepping back and letting her go. Lucas said coldly, "During this period, you'll stay and take care of me. I'll

anything more, afraid

injured saving he she should take

in his brow easing He commanded,

to help him remove his clothes, and set them aside without doing anything

an eyebrow, "Shirt too,

the kennel, so keeping it

"Alright."

walked over and reached to unbutton

directly before him, her petite frame belled a newfound composure. The panic and fear that had earlier gripped her had now given way to a serious, determined demeanor. She

felt an urge to

into view, she

he maintain such an impressive

the view?" His deep,

nodded. "It's...

"You're not shy at all,

feigned calmness as she took off his shirt. "I've seen every part of you, why would I

abruptly. "Is that so? Then take off my

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