Aveline's expression darkened instantly. "So, your happiness is built on my suffering?"

Lucas replied calmly, "If you're feeling hurt, you can always come to me for protection."

Aveline let out a bitter laugh. "Protection? As your mistress?"

Lucas didn't respond, simply watching her with that faint, mocking smile.

The thought was nothing short of insulting to Aveline. Give up the role of his wife to become his mistress? Not a chance.

She turned and stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

"Bang!"

Lucas closed his eyes for a moment, the smirk fading from his face. He walked over to the liquor cabinet, poured himself a drink, and slowly sipped it. His gaze fixed on the dark night outside, though his eyes were even darker.

...

When Aveline returned home, Selena immediately asked, "Did he give you a hard time?"

her head. "No, just his usual

"That's a

sat down beside Selena, grabbing a piece of

you go, babe. Beer won't let you down either. After

"Sounds good."

lately, and she

already feeling tipsy. Her tolerance for alcohol was low, but

the couch, watching Selena

voice was soft, almost playful, with a hint of a pout. "Why

coming. Let's go to the bedroom and

to the bedroom. Aveline obediently followed, and once inside, she immediately lay down on

help but chuckle

really shouldn't drink outside. If someone saw you like this, they might ust

earnestly. "Mm, I know. No

resist pinching her cheek before

"Goodnight, Selena."

rudely awakened

checking who was calling,

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