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 usual

laughing. "That's a

grabbing a piece of

won't let you down either. After this, you'll sleep like

"Sounds good."

lately, and she needed something to

was low, but at least she was home, where it didn't matter if she got a

peacefully on the couch, watching Selena move

hint of a pout. "Why

coming. Let's go to

to help Aveline to the bedroom. Aveline

help

drink outside. If someone saw you like this,

"Mm, I know.

before lying down next to her. "Goodnight,

"Goodnight, Selena."

morning, Aveline was rudely awakened by her phone ringing She frowned

the phone without checking who was calling, and answered it with irritation. "Who is

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