Chapter 118
“Ave,” Lucas‘ hot breath brushed against her neck, causing a tingling sensation that felt like an electric current
Aveline struggled even harder. “Lucas, let go of me!
Had he ignored everything she said before? Couldn’t he just let this month pass peacefully? Why was he here again, making her think he actually cared?
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She
struggled more fiercely, but Lucas only held her tighter, his breath searing her skin.
Suddenly, Aveline bit down on his shoulder with all her might, tears streaming down her face.
Lucas paused but didn’t release her, letting her bite him.
When Aveline finally tired, her breathing was heavy. “What do you mean by this?”
Lucas just held her, saying nothing
Aveline exhaled slowly and reached for his phone.
“What are you doing with my phone, Ave?” Lucas asked, his voice muffled.
Aveline didn’t respond. She found his phone, used his finger to unlock it, and started dialing Sophia’s number.
Seeing this, Lucas immediately grabbed the phone and hung up, then threw it far away.
“You…
Aveline was furious.
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“Lucas, don’t you love Miss Winter? Don’t you want to be responsible for her? Go find her. I won’t stop you, I won’t even be sad or hurt. Just go to her and leave me alone,” Aveline said, trying to control her emotions.
Suddenly, Lucas released her and gripped her shoulders. His eyes. were tinged with red, and his voice was hoarse. “Why won’t you be sad or hurt?”
Aveline was stunned. “Did you not understand what I said?”
“I’m asking you, why won’t you be sad or hurt? Don’t you like me?” that flickered
Lucas stared intently at her, watching every emotion like me?”
across her face.
“Ave, don’t you like me?”
If she liked him, why wouldn’t she feel sad seeing him with Sophia?
‘Are you crazy?“!
Aveline pushed him angrily. “You’re just a jerk. Why should I feel sad over a jerk?”
“I’m not a jerk,” Lucas suddenly said softly, his eyes downcast. His handsome face had a slight flush, and his eyes were clearly clouded with intoxication.
Aveline’s heart tightened, but she refused to be swayed by his looks. “You are a jerk. You once said you’d love me forever, but after regaining your memory, you don’t love me anymore. You want to divorce me and be responsible for Miss Winter.”
Her eyelashes trembled. “You’re not a jerk to Miss Winter, but you betrayed me.”
“I am not a
Lucas repeated, then hugged her again. “Ave, I’m
not a jerk, I’m not.”
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Aveline’s heart felt like it was being squeezed by a giant hand, filled with an aching pain.
She spoke calmly, “Then divorce me right now.”
If he wasn’t a jerk, he shouldn’t waste her time. He was destined to be responsible for Sophia. She would let go.
“No divorce,” Lucas muttered, his weight pressing down on her again, pushing her backward.
Aveline had to step back until she ended up sitting on the sofa, with him leaning heavily on her, still murmuring in her ear.
“I’m not a jerk, no divorce…”