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.

before stepping back and letting her go. Lucas said coldly, "During this period, you'll stay and take care of me. I'll let him go when I get better." Aveline exhaled a breath of

anything more,

he did get injured saving he she should take care of

in his

his clothes, and set them aside without doing anything

eyebrow, "Shirt too, row it

outfit in the kennel, so

"Alright."

and reached to

her had now given way to a serious, determined demeanor. She unbuttoned each button, and as his firm chest gradually revealed

urge

into

maintain such an impressive physique despite his

the view?" His deep, resonant voice broke her

"It's...

scoffed softly, "You're not

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

abruptly. "Is that so?

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