Chapter 79

Aveline looked at Lucas as if she had heard the most absurd joke, her face full of disbelief. "Lucas, do you hear yourself?"

If he was here to accuse her, he certainly had no right to do so!

Lucas's eyes darkened as he stared at her, his presence intense and oppressive. The air fell silent, the cold wind biting to the bone.

Aveline saw the shadow of gloom on his handsome face and directly asked, "Does Miss Winter know you came out to find me?"

Her tone was laced with sarcasm.

Such double standards. Where was the fairness in that?

Lucas's voice was icy, "You've always known about Sophia and me. You know why I'm divorcing you. But what's going on with you and Mr. Skyler?"

Aveline's temper flared. "None of your business!"

Anger flashed in her clear eyes. "Lucas, it's almost dawn. You might as well wait here with me. We’re going to the lawyer’s office as soon as it opens. We must get divorced today!"

When her life was in danger, all she could think about was him. She felt completely hopel