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

"That's

washing her hands, Aveline sat down beside Selena, grabbing a piece of fried chicken.

a beer. "Here you go, babe. Beer won't let you down either. After this, you'll sleep like a

"Sounds good."

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

but at least she was home,

the couch, watching

voice was soft, almost playful, with a hint of a pout. "Why aren't you

"I'm coming, I'm coming. Let's go to the

to the bedroom. Aveline obediently

couldn't help

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

I know. No

cheek before lying down next to her.

"Goodnight, Selena."

the morning, Aveline was rudely

phone without checking who was calling, and answered it with

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