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.

feeling her 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 let him go when I get

dare say anything more, afraid he and

did get injured saving he

the Pension in

help him remove his clothes, and set them aside without

"Shirt too, row it

injury while wearing that outfit in the kennel, so keeping it was out of the

"Alright."

and reached

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

urge to

came into view,

such an impressive

His deep, resonant voice

nodded. "It's...

"You're not shy at

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

so?

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"You can use your

off pants requires bending, which will affect my

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