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Chapter 615

Author: Riverflow
Aveline's expression darkened instantly. "So, your happiness is built on my suffering?"

Lucas replied calmly, "If you're feeling hurt, you can always come to me for protection."

Aveline let out a bitter laugh. "Protection? As your mistress?"

Lucas didn’t respond, simply watching her with that faint, mocking smile.

The thought was nothing short of insulting to Aveline. Give up the role of his wife to become his mistress? Not a chance.

She turned and stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

"Bang!"

Lucas closed his eyes for a moment, the smirk fading from his face. He walked over to the liquor cabinet, poured himself a drink, and slowly sipped it. His gaze fixed on the dark night outside, though his eyes were even darker.

When Aveline returned home, Selena immediately asked, "Did he give you a hard time?"

Aveline shook her head. "No, just his usual nonsense."

Selena burst out laughing. "That’s a pretty accurate description."

After washing her hands, Aveline sat down beside Selena, gr
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