Chapter 0164

Ava walked into the apartment, exhausted from the day's events. She saw Luke sitting at the dinner table, his eyes fixed on his PC screen. As she approached, he looked up and asked, "How's your day going?"

Ava sighed, her hands on her hips. "As always, bad. And it seems Amelia is planning on escaping."

“That we shouldn’t be worrying about,” Luke's expression turned serious. "So, don’t worry, you won't let her escape."

Ava's smile was cold. "No, I won't. And even if she leaves prison, it would be so difficult for her."

Luke's eyes softened. "Enough of that. Come sit on my lap."

Ava paused, her hands still on her hips. But Luke's warm smile drew her in. He pulled his chair back, stretching his hands out to her. "Come here."

Ava's resistance crumbled, and she let Luke drag her onto his lap. She settled into the warmth of his body, feeling a sense of comfort and security she rarely experienced.

Luke wrapped his arms around her, his hands stroking her hair. "You're doing great, Ava. You're