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?"

"No, just his

out laughing. "That's a

washing her hands, Aveline sat down beside Selena, grabbing a piece

a beer. "Here you go, babe. Beer won't

"Sounds good."

refuse. Life had been tough lately, and

was low, but at least she was home,

peacefully on the couch, watching Selena move around

with a hint of a pout. "Why aren't you coming over

Let's

tidying up and then came over to help Aveline to the bedroom. Aveline obediently followed, and once inside, she immediately

couldn't help but chuckle

outside. If someone saw you like this,

earnestly. "Mm, I

before lying down next to

"Goodnight, Selena."

was rudely awakened by her phone

checking who was calling, and answered

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