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.

had already

recovered. You don't need to go to

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 darkened

how to

temperature around her, Aveline ignored him and

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deaf. What had he just heard? Was the

suppressing his anger, then dialed a number. In a cold voice, he said,

a cup of tea on Aveline's desk and asked with a smile, "You don't look too well.

said, "Then don't overwork yourself today. Some of

Aveline nodded. "Okay."

knew her own condition and didn't think it would affect

for lunch.

"Hello?"

cheerfully said, "Guess who I ran

was puzzled. "Who? Your first

my first love. This handsome guy looks really good, but unfortunately, he's

still confused.

guy who saved you at the

you've forgotten

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