Chapter 286

She gripped the prosthetic leg tightly, her face a mask of grief barely held together. Though she fought to put on a brave front, her trembling gave her away, painting a picture of fragile vulnerability. Aveline said, "Let me take you back. Which floor do you live on?"

"No need."

Sophia refused outrightly and then looked at Lucas. "Goodbye, Lucas."

With that, she hopped towards the elevator, her figure thin and fragile, looking both wretched and delicate.

Suddenly, Lucas walked over and supported her arm. "Let me help you.

Sophia's eyes turned red. "Lucas, it's okay. I can manage on my own..."

Lucas didn't say a word, just continued to support her towards the elevator.

Sophia stared at him, tears falling, her gaze so intense it seemed like it could melt him.

Aveline stood at the doorway, watching the scene intently.

What could she say?

Sophia lost her leg because of Lucas, so he should be responsible for

her.

She understood that.

couldn't help

prosthetic leg and sobbing, it made her

appearing to have ulterior motives, Aveline lowered her eyes, feeling guilty for

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and here Aveline was, entertaining

took a deep breath to regain her composure,

matter aside. With Lucas gone over there, he likely wouldn't return tonight. Closing the door with that in mind, she settled in for the night.

her onto the sofa. Without a word, he took the

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again. "Lucas, don't. I

me, it'd

at his

disbelief, "What...

raised his eyes to meet hers. "Isn't that your

but it stopped mid-air, trembling. Lucas, is that what

and her heart sank deeper

Lucas was cold and distant. Even when they were engaged,

the whole life-saver reminder would pile on the guilt. At least when he saw

saying such hurtful things to

for him, and he could still

like a stranger,

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