Chapter 889

His expression was serious, but the words that came out were surprisingly meek.

Aveline blinked, staring at his face, suddenly realizing something seemed off... but what?

Slowly, she withdrew her hand and cautiously asked, "What exactly are you talking about?"

Lucas froze for a moment, then it hit him too.

"What do you think I'm talking about?" His gaze lingered on her face, finally settling on her reddening ears.

As the blush spread, the corners of his lips curved into a teasing smile. "So, you wanted it too?"

"Shut up!" Aveline immediately slapped her hand over his mouth. "What nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever say I wanted anything?" Lucas didn't move away. Her soft hand covered his lips, his warm breath lightly brushing against her fingers-gentle yet undeniably stirring. Aveline recoiled as if shocked, quickly pulling her hand back and diving under the covers, turning her back to him. "Go to sleep, I'm tired."

"Mm, let's sleep," Lucas replied, though his eyes darkened with intensity.

When the lights went out, the room fell into silence and darkness.

Just like on many nights before, Lucas wrapped his arms around her, enjoying the warmth of her body against his.

Aveline's body was

it. Ever since she got pregnant, the

bring herself to admit

to drift off

on her belly began

grabbed his hand, stopping him in

Aveline's hand landed

Lucas smirked. "So eager?"

and frustrated, Aveline quickly retorted, "I am not! Take your hand

instead of pulling away, Lucas leaned in, kissing her earlobe, his

voice deep and husky, tinged with a hint

"After the first trimester, it's perfectly fine

words were low and magnetic, sending a shiver down Aveline's spine. Her breathing quickened, and she bit her lip before finally

"Of course," Lucas murmured.

fire within her. As they surrendered to the moment, he pressed his lips against the

moment, Aveline let herself fall, giving

whispered softly against her ear, "Ave,

Aveline was too far gone to form coherent thoughts, her soft moan escaping her lips as he intentionally drew another sound from

"I'll take that

Aveline barely registered what

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