Chapter 258

Upon entering the room, Aveline found Lucas seated at the desk, his demeanor cool and focused on the computer screen, deeply engrossed in his work.

Aveline paused for a moment, then took her suitcase to the guest bedroom before returning. "It's late. You should get some rest."

Lucas responded with a simple nod, closed his laptop, and headed towards the bedroom.

Watching him disappear into the bedroom, Aveline breathed a sigh of

relief.

She went to her own room, took a shower, and lay down on the bed.

However, every time she closed her eyes, the image of that fierce mastiff flashed before her, keeping her awake.

She sat up and ran her fingers through her hair.

After the scare she had today, she should be able to sleep soundly, but she couldn't fall asleep. What should she do?

Suddenly, she remembered the wine cabinet in the living room, stocked with plenty of red wine. She got out of bed, grabbed a bottle, and started drinking.

A bit of wine might help her sleep.

effect. Before she knew it, she

finished the entire bottle.

on the carpet by the sofa, holding the

in confusion, "No

sitting on the carpet, her cheeks flushed, looking

as he walked over

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drinking?"

when she drank before-soft and clingy,

him, Aveline's eyes widened slightly.

she tossed the bottle

her own feet, tumbling

grabbed her, pulling

responded, his

saving me. Otherwise, I would've been eaten by that mastiff." Lucas replied, "Just a

eyes, her beautiful gaze glistening with a hint of

and planted a kiss on his cheek. "Does this

deepened as he held her

are you coming back?" Lucas' expression paused.

towards

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