Chapter 458

Aveline struggled even more fiercely. "Lucas, get off me!"

But Lucas didn't move. He didn't apply much force to her hand, just held her tighter, his breath growing heavier.

Aveline's face flushed deeply as his heavy breathing near her ear stimulated her nerves. She turned her head and bit his shoulder.

Lucas grunted, his breath becoming even more erratic.

After a long while...

He carried her to the bathroom, looking at the marks on her nightgown, his eyes darkened, though his handsome face remained indifferent.

"I'm not crippled. I can wash myself," Aveline said coldly.

Lucas stared at her for a moment before turning to leave.

The moment the door closed, Aveline ripped off the nightgown and threw it straight into the trash. She finished washing up and put on a bathrobe, relieved to find Lucas was not in the bedroom when she returned.

After changing clothes, she went downstairs. The butler said, "Ma'am, breakfast is ready."

"Okay," Aveline replied, heading directly to the dining room.

she had already finished eating and was grabbing her bag

not fully recovered. You don't need to go

into a fever. Why shouldn't I go to work? Should I stay

knew how to infuriate

the sudden drop in temperature around her, Aveline ignored him

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had he just heard? Was the relationship

anger, then dialed a number. In a cold voice, he said, "Don't give her too much

and asked with a smile, "You

today. Some of the drawings can be done by

Aveline nodded. "Okay."

condition and didn't think it would affect her work, so she stayed busy

went to a fast-food restaurant downstairs for lunch. Her phone/ rang, and she saw it

"Hello?"

said, "Guess who

puzzled. "Who?

guy looks really good, but unfortunately, he's

was still confused.

guy who saved you at

tell me you've

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