Chapter 718

Chapter 718

Aveline's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at him.

Did he really just say that? Was he possessed or something?

"You don't have to look at me like that," Lucas said, almost as if he could read her thoughts.

A faint smile tugged at his thin lips. "In the past, I only thought about how much I liked your scent, your body, and having you by my side. Even if you were reluctant, as long as you were with me, I felt at ease. So, I never cared about your feelings or whether you wanted to be here or not I just kept you by force."

He continued, "Of course, I still feel the same way. But I think maybe if I try a different approach, I might have a chance to keep you here... to save this marriage of ours that's on the brink of collapse."

As Lucas spoke, he kept his gaze on her, his deep, dark eyes holding a hint of tenderness.

A wave of bitterness rose in Aveline's heart. She couldn't quite describe how she felt.

If he had done this sooner, would things have turned out differently?

slightly. "But, Lucas, you're a little late in realizing

out can never be the same. It would always bear the creases

seventies or eighties, too creaky to make a move.

blow through an empty space inside her, filling

looked at her intently. "Aveline, won't you give me

his eyes and

I'll take that

Aveline was speechless.

was still living in his own world. No matter what others said-even the one he

turned and began to walk

black coat draped over his broad shoulders only accentuated his height and

"Don't you want me to sign

biting back her frustration, and handed the

He picked up a pen and

he might try something again. When she saw that

the

confirming everything was in order, said, "Once I get

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