Chapter 502

swollen and painful from

In the car, Aveline gently rubbed her wrists, which had become being bound for so long. Her face was pale, and her clothes were soaked through.

Lucas took out a towel and began wiping her face and neck. Aveline felt a bit uncomfortable and tried to take the towel, saying, "I can do it myself." But Lucas replied, "Didn't you already decide? You should start getting used to this now."

Aveline paused, lowering her gaze.

"Will this really work?" she asked quietly.

"I can't promise that," Lucas said, "but there are people who don't want to see us happy. So, let's be even more affectionate."

Aveline pressed her lips together, not saying anything more.

Luca's gently dried her hair as the car headed directly back to the Tudor mansion.

Feeling cold and clammy, Aveline said, "I'm going to take a shower first. We can discuss everything else after."

go ahead," Lucas replied, then instructed the kitchen to prepare some ginger

hours in the shipping container! The coastal winds were frigid, making

on the table. Lucas had removed his outer coat and

picked up the cup and drank

relaxed a bit as

visit the Tudor family home once a week. And we'll need to remarry." Though their divorce had been fake,

anyone

that they were planning to hold a wedding ceremony, potentially forcing those

0 +15 BONUS

Aveline would be. Lucas studied her for a long moment before he said, "Aveline, are you

acting. Once this is

coldness passed through Lucas' eyes, but he lowered his gaze to conceal his

"Fine, we'll do it your

do you plan to handle today's

her life. If Lucas hadn't arrived, she might have

container.

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

Comments ()

0/255