Aveline looked at him and said, “But I don’t need you by my side.”Lucas reached out and tapped her forehead lightly. “Aveline, where did you learn this from? You just asked me to help investigate, and now you’re saying you don’t need me?” Aveline pulled back a little and replied, “Aren’t you expecting something in return?”If he didn’t want anything, maybe she could believe his words. But his intentions were too obvious. She couldn’t trust him.A flicker of exasperation passed through Lucas’ sharp eyes. “The only thing I want in return is for you to become addicted to my body and my capability in bed.”Aveline stared at him, utterly stunned.Was he serious?”What’s with that look?” Lucas guessed what she was thinking from her expression. “Did you think I only cared about my own pleasure?”He leaned in closer, his deep, magnetic voice dangerously seductive. “Aveline, be honest with yourself-haven’t I always made sure you were satisfied first before thinking of myself?” Aveline felt her ears burning, avoiding his gaze. “In any case, there’s no future for us.”Lucas’ eyes lingered on the flush of her ears. He didn’t argue. Whether there was a future or not-that was something they could figure out in time.Besides, her blushing and flustered reaction was a promising sign. He wasn’t in a hurry; he could wait patiently. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findηovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.”Alright, I’ll stop teasing you. Are you feeling any discomfort?” he asked as he started to gather up the lunch boxes on the small table.Aveline shook her head. “No, I’m fine.”Her fever had broken, and aside from feeling a bit weak, she had no other symptoms.”Let me check your temperature,” Lucas said, reaching out toward her.Aveline immediately pulled back, her clear eyes wary and watchful.Lucas smirked. “If I really wanted to do something to you, do you think you could stop me?” Aveline pressed her lips together and said, “I’m fine now. The fever is gone.””I don’t believe you,” Lucas replied, determined. He reached out, placing the back of his hand against her forehead and his other hand against his own. “”Hmm, you’re right, no fever,” he confirmed.Aveline was speechless.What a weirdo.After completing her discharge paperwork, Aveline headed straight back to the orphanage.Reconstruction had already begun, and Zachary was overseeing the work nearby. When he saw her return, he stood up and asked, “How are you feeling?” “I’m fine now,” Aveline replied.”That’s good to hear.” Zacharybreathed a sigh of relief and thenWell, I guess this means I ican’t convince you to stay a fewmore days.” Aveline smiled. “It’s alright. I’ll be back in the future. I just came to say goodbye; I’m heading back to Cloudflare City.””Safe travels!” Zachary wished her.After saying her farewells to the children, Aveline left.On the way back, her emotions were mixed. Learning about her true identity had left her in yet another difficult situation.Lucas sat beside her, a laptop balanced on his knees, his fingers tapping away at the keyboard. His expression was distant and aloof.She glanced at his handsome face, hesitating to speak.Without looking at her, Lucas seemed to sense her thoughts.”What do you want to ask?” he said.Aveline lowered her gaze, her fingers nervously twisting together. Aftera long pause, she finally asked, “If what happened to me happened to you, what would you do?”
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