Lucas said, "I know you still need to review the blueprints. I have a computer here; you can continue with your work." Aveline's brow furrowed with resistance.

But Lucas, watching her closely, added, "Aveline, stay with me. We're about to get divorced. After that, you'd never agree to a request like this. Consider it... fulfilling our last obligations as a married couple?" His voice was low and gentle, softening his tone to its most persuasive.

His dark eyes were earnest, filled with an intensity that revealed his longing for her to stay.

Something in her heart stirred again.

Almost against her better judgment, she agreed. "Alright."

Lucas' eyes brightened instantly.

He walked over and opened the door, calling Desmond in.

"Mr. Tudor, any instructions?" Desmond asked, noticing the softened expression on Lucas' face and feeling he had made the right decision by calling Aveline in.

Lucas pulled out his phone. "I need you to go somewhere and follow these instructions for some purchases."

Desmond blinked. "Huh?"

Lucas shot him a look. "What do you mean, 'huh'? Didn't you understand?"

nodded. "Oh,

them, the corners

squeaky chicken toy?

Lucas frowned and gave him a light push when he saw Desmond still standing there.

door, he turned to

just sent him to take care of something. He'll be

think much of it

asked, "Where's the

to the lounge and brought out

opened it, downloaded the necessary software, and logged

coffee table was a bit

She took off her coat and set her scarf aside, revealing a

beneath, which contrasted net

vividly

over her shoulders

gaze darkened slightly as

later, a soft knock sounded on

and found Desmond standing

it down," Lucas

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