Aveline's body tensed, instinctively wanting to struggle, but she forced herself to remain still. She knew this was what he ultimately wanted; everything that happened before was just a prelude. She had already prepared herself mentally for this.

But just when she expected him to take the next step, he simply held her for a long time. Aveline's body remained rigid, her lips pressed into a tight line.

Lucas could sense her tension. The living room was so quiet that the subtle sound of their intertwined breathing was the only thing that broke the silence.

Suddenly, Lucas released her, his deep, magnetic voice cool as he said, "Goodbye."

Aveline froze, surprised by his words. She looked at him, confused.

Lucas frowned, "What's with that expression? Are you disappointed?"

Aveline quickly stood up. "It's late. I'll head home now."

Without waiting for a response, she hurried out. Lucas watched her retreating figure until the door closed, cutting off his view.

He pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and let the smoke cloud his face, obscuring the emotions in his dark, sharp eyes.

probably always after just one thing. After all, that's what he had told

something new-just being with her, even if it was doing something as mundane as watching a ridiculous TV drama, brought him a quiet sense of contentment. It felt strangely similar to how he felt when

If he enjoyed being with her this much, then he would just have

actually let her go so easily. It was unbelievable. This had never happened before. Her

found it even

What was he really trying to do? After wasting

to the bathroom to

next morning, when Lucas opened his door,

you," Aveline said with a light smile,

her and moved to the

Aveline asked, "What

pigs

had to show some

discussions.

the situation. She decided to go along with his whims, as long as she could achieve her goal. Lucas walked back over, took the lunchbox, and

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