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.

Lucas came in, he saw she had already

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

bones or fallen into a fever. Why shouldn't I go to work? Should I stay home all day staring at your

how to infuriate

around her, Aveline ignored him and

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he just heard? Was the relationship

number. In a cold voice, he said, "Don't give her too much work. She's not feeling

was already there. She placed a cup of tea on Aveline's desk and asked with a smile, "You don't look too well. Are you feeling unwell?" Aveline gave a faint smile. "Just didn't sleep

Some of the drawings can

Aveline nodded. "Okay."

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

for lunch. Her

"Hello?"

"Guess who

was puzzled.

laughed. "I wish it was my first love. This handsome guy looks really good, but unfortunately, he's not interested in me

still confused.

who

tell me you've forgotten him,

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