Chapter 1720:

Lucas’ face twitched subtly, a faint crease forming between his brows. Startled by the movement, Faye quickly pulled her hand back. Moments later, Lucas’ eyes fluttered open slowly.

“Uncle Lucas, you’re awake?” Faye asked softly, her voice gentle.

Hearing Faye’s voice, Lucas turned toward her, his movements sluggish.

His bloodshot eyes betrayed his drunken state.

Glancing around, he asked, puzzled, “Are we home?”

Faye nodded. “Yeah, Vincent had a sudden work emergency, so I drove you back.”

“Mm,” Lucas mumbled, still looking a little dazed. He fumbled with his seatbelt, pushed open the passenger door, and stepped out.

“Uncle Lucas, can you manage to get inside by yourself?” Faye called after him.

he replied

in silence as Lucas stumbled toward the house,

behind him did she start the car

Inside the house.

clicked shut behind him, Lucas’ expression turned cold, all traces


living room’s coffee table, grabbed a wet wipe, and scrubbed his face with fierce

handsome face was shadowed

it, a mix of discomfort and

it—his niece really harbored feelings

muttered under his breath, his

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cheek burned red and

climbed

seated on the sofa, a soft piano melody drifting from the TV. “Where have you been? Why are you back so late?” she said, glancing

drinking again? And

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