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.

already finished eating and was grabbing her bag

frowned. "You're not fully recovered. You don't need to go

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 your face, which hate?" Lucas's face

certainly knew how

drop in temperature around her,

1/3

+15 BONUS

had he just heard? Was the relationship between

eyes, suppressing his anger, then dialed a number. In a cold voice, he said, "Don't give her too much work. She's not

already there. She placed a cup of tea on Aveline's desk and asked with

overwork yourself today. Some of the drawings

Aveline nodded. "Okay."

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

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

"Hello?"

"Guess who I

was puzzled. "Who? Your

my first love. This handsome guy looks really good, but unfortunately, he's not interested

still

handsome guy who saved you at the

you've

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255