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?"

shook her head. "No, just his

burst out laughing. "That's a pretty accurate

Selena, grabbing a piece of fried chicken. "Mmm... food never lets

you go, babe. Beer won't let you

"Sounds good."

didn't refuse. Life had been tough lately, and she needed something

alcohol was low, but at least she was home, where it didn't

pillow, lying peacefully on the couch, watching

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

coming, I'm coming. Let's

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

help but chuckle

much Aveline resembled a well-behaved child. "Ave, you really shouldn't drink outside.

nodded earnestly. "Mm, I know. No drinking

her cheek before lying down next to her.

"Goodnight, Selena."

the morning, Aveline was rudely awakened

calling, and answered

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