Lucas, with his striking features and tall, commanding presence, stood out starkly from the rest of the bus passengers. His innate air of nobility seemed out of place in the crowded vehicle.

He held onto the handrail with one hand, the other casually tucked into his pocket, his gaze resting on Aveline, who sat quietly in her seat. A faint smile tugged at his lips, drawing the attention of several onlookers.

Two girls sitting behind them took out their phones to snap a photo, whispering, "He's so handsome. I take this bus all the time, but I've never seen him before."

Her friend chuckled. "Didn't you notice he's been watching that girl the whole time? They're clearly a couple!"

An older woman also noticed Lucas and approached, patting him on the arm. "Young man, do you have a girlfriend?"

Lucas raised his brows slightly, not expecting the sudden question. But his eyes fell on Aveline as he replied, "I have a wife."

The woman glanced at Aveline with a hint of regret on her face. Hearing Lucas' words, any hopeful thoughts others might have had quickly faded.

Aveline frowned and shot him a glance. "I'm not your wife."

closer. "Aveline, if you keep denying our relationship, I'll kiss you right

Aveline's expression changed, her eyes flashing

dangerous glint, as if he

so many people. He might not care

for an hour before finally reaching a stop near Maple Garden. Aveline

rang. Glancing at the screen, he saw it was a call

tone was sharp. "Lucas, what did you do to Sophia? You caused her to get kicked out of the Winter family! Have you forgotten that if it wasn't for her, you'd be dead

want to ask her why I ended up in a coma for a year and

"What do you

at the

may be heartless, but I can't ignore it.

have something sent over soon. You should all take a

ended the call and immediately dialed Desmond,

again, Aveline was

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