"Do you really have to divorce me?"

Lucas stood in front of her, blocking any way out. His eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions as if there were countless words he wanted to say but couldn't.

Aveline tried to keep herself calm. She responded, "The court date is in three days, Lucas. What's the point of saying this now?"

Lucas reached out, gently caressing her face. "Aveline, do you really not love me anymore?"

She turned her head slightly, avoiding his touch.

His hand froze in mid-air as he saw the rejection on her face. He forced a smile, a mix of self-mockery and bitterness.

Though he was a towering figure, at that moment, he seemed enveloped in a faint aura of loneliness and sorrow.

He stared at her intently for a while before suddenly cupping the back of her neck and leaning in to kiss her.

"Mmph!"

Aveline had been on guard, but she was no match for him.

Her delicate lips were captured, and she struggled with all her might, but there was no escaping his hold.

her back. Then, with a firm press, her soft body was pulled against his chest, forcing her to tilt her

Lucas only grew more intense, like someone savoring a forbidden taste, delving deeper and

though her lips were no longer her own as

her senses, clouding her mind. Despite her reluctance,

his kiss, her body began to weaken

felt disgusted with herself for reacting this way, and tears began to

hint of her tears. He opened his eyes slightly and saw the tear tracks on

apple bobbing as he swallowed. After a moment, he

you don't see that I'm trying to win

tried to be that person again. But it seems you don't like him as

in a measured

Aveline's lashes trembled

bet

wanted

before she could get the words out, her lips

her

murmured against her lips, his voice muffled. "I don't want to hear

Aveline fell silent.

the cold wall, her body instinctively

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