Aveline let out a soft sigh, her breath forming a white mist that quickly disappeared into the cold air.

Was she getting entangled with him again?

She had wanted to keep her distance, but somehow, the ties between them kept growing, getting more and more complicated... It frustrated her to no end.

All she hoped for now was that after the divorce, there would be no more drama.

She just wanted a quiet, simple life.

Aveline got into the car, and Lucas immediately followed, sliding into the passenger seat. She didn't say a word, simply started the engine, and drove towards Maple Gardens.

By the time they got back, it was already nine o'clock at night.

Aveline had been running around all day and felt exhausted.

She yawned, glancing at him with tired eyes. "Can we do this another day? I'm really tired tonight."

Lucas' voice was low as he replied, "You don't have to do anything. I'll handle it myself."

Aveline was silent, her expression unreadable, as she opened the door.

Lucas' tall frame moved closer, but she pushed him away. "Go take a shower."

He grabbed her chin and gave her a firm kiss on the lips. "Fine, wait here."

that, he turned and headed toward the guest

by the time she came out, he still hadn't returned. She slipped under the covers and lay down on

the pillow, breathing peacefully in a deep and undisturbed sleep.

Forget it.

He'd let her be

and climbed into bed, stretching out his arm to pull her into

comfortable position, and drifted back

Suddenly, he found himself reflecting on his past. What had he been doing all this time? Wouldn't it have been better just to live a good life with her, holding her in his

he thought about it, the

his arm around her, he turned his head and kissed the top of her head, finally allowing himself to

The next morning.

eyes and found herself wrapped

one of her hands had slipped inside his robe and was resting right on

Uh...

before she could, his arm tightened around her waist, and bis heavy

wn

Lucas' voice came, still

wasn't..." Aveline

gaze on her.

BAR

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