Chapter 259

The next day.

As Aveline's eyes fluttered open, she found herself face-to-face with a man's well-defined chest. Her gaze widened in sudden realization.

She quickly sat up, taking in her unfamiliar surroundings. This wasn't her room-it was the master bedroom!

What was going on?

How did she end up in the master bedroom?

She hastily looked down at her clothes, finding them intact, and felt no soreness or discomfort in her body, which made her sigh in relief.

"What are you worried about?"

A hoarse, slightly lazy voice sounded just then.

Aveline turned her head to see Lucas half-squinting his eyes, looking like he had just woken up, his whole demeanor exuding casual laziness. "Why am I in your room?"

Lucas laughed and said, "I was going to ask you the same question. Why are you in my room?"

He slowly sat up, the quilt sliding off, revealing the open neckline of his robe and the firm muscles underneath.

teasing look, he said, "You didn't sneak into my room because

darkened. "Even if I were lonely, I wouldn't come to

the quilt, intending to get

grabbed her arm and pulled her

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stormy. "Not me? Then

looked at his now cold face and mocked, "Who I seek has nothing

know just how much it has to

he leaned in

his left arm, making him grunt in pain as his tall body

onto her.

you trying to kill

gritted teeth sounded

too far, and said, You shouldn't have misbehaved! Have

much for Aveline to bear.

up, his lips brushing her face as he did. He stared at her, "I actually thought of

wouldn't irritate

muttered, getting out of bed and leaving the master bedroom to freshen up in the guest

up in his room. She remembered being unable to sleep last night

to be more mindful about drinking

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