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 to

fully recovered. You don't need to go to

responded coolly, "I haven't broken any bones or fallen into a fever. Why shouldn't I go to work? Should I stay home all day staring at

knew how

sudden drop in temperature around her, Aveline ignored him and walked

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What had he just heard? Was the relationship between the two of them really this

number. In a cold voice, he said, "Don't

Aveline arrived at the studio, Maria was already there. She placed a cup of tea on Aveline's desk and asked with a smile,

"Then don't overwork yourself today. Some of the drawings

Aveline nodded. "Okay."

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

restaurant downstairs for lunch.

"Hello?"

said, "Guess who I

was puzzled. "Who? Your first

my first love. This handsome guy

was still

"Sidney! The handsome guy who saved

Don't tell me you've

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