Aveline's body immediately tensed, her gaze wary as she looked at Lucas.

His eyes were intense as he stared at her, his voice low. "Aveline, do you really not care anymore?"

She couldn't help but find it absurd. "Lucas, what are you doing?"

He took her hand and placed it against his chest, his handsome face tinged with confusion. "Why do your words hurt me so much? Especially here-it's like there's this deep pain."

Aveline's fingers twitched as she pulled her hand away forcefully. "Lucas, there's no need to tell me this. I don't care..."

"No," Lucas interrupted, his voice firm. "You do care. You used to love me, you..."

"You said it yourself I used to love you." Aveline's voice was steady, her gaze devoid of any warmth.

There was a time when just looking at his face would make her heart flutter, when she'd feel the urge to reach out and touch him, to kiss him. But somewhere along the way, those feelings had vanished. Now, all she felt was cold detachment.

The love was gone.

The care had disappeared.

no longer

finally understood-she truly didn't love him

really be something that

line, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly as he swallowed. His eyes darkened, a storm of emotions swirling within, only to

I been too harsh? But Aveline, I don't want to divorce you,"

dominance were absent from his voice. Instead, he spoke with an almost friendly tone, revealing what was in his heart. He had never expressed these feelings before, but

a moment, she softly responded, "Let's divorce. There's nothing left between

"I refuse."

voice turned colder as if the old, domineering Lucas had returned "Aveline, I won't agree to a divorce. As

of something dark

If anything goes wrong, don't hold me responsible." Aveline's brow furrowed. "What are

it pained him deeply, he couldn't stop himself

keep

them off."

as he

eyes.

long pause, she finally spoke. "You're determined to stay together? Even if

unwavering. "Even

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