Divorced

Chapter 656

Aaron’s reply was clearly meant to provoke Lucas, and he hung up immediately after. Lucas let out a quiet scoff, then reached into his pocket for a cigarette, lighting it up

It was dusk, and the sunset painted the western sky in a dazzling array of colors. Aveline, feeling tired, sat down on a bench, admiring the serene beauty of the lake reflecting the deep blue sky above.

Selena handed her a bottle of water and said, “Ave, I have a feeling…”

She hesitated.

Aveline took a sip of water, looking at her curiously. “Hmm? What is it?”

Selena sighed softly. “Looks like Lucas is trying to latch onto you. When force didn’t get him anywhere, he’s now opting for a gentler approach.”

Aveline’s grip tightened on the water bottle.

Selena, with her usual playful demeanor gone, looked at Aveline seriously and asked, “Are you going to waver?”

Aveline’s lashes fluttered as she shook her head. “No.”

Selena pressed, “Even though he was once the love of your life, and now he’s showing remorse, wanting your forgiveness, and hoping to live a good life with you–you won’t waver?”

This time, Aveline’s voice was firmer, “No.”

Selena smiled slightly. “It’s okay if you do waver, you know.”

Aveline gave her a surprised look.

Selena’s gaze drifted to the lake. “Just see how far he’s willing to go. If he’s ready to die for you, and actually does it, then it wouldn’t be too late to reconsider.”

Aveline couldn’t help but laugh. She knew there was no way Selena would accept Lucas that easily.

Lucas dying for her?

Impossible.

Lucas was the kind of person who always followed his own whims, a classic egotist. He would never do anything that might hurt or endanger himself.

Taking another sip of water, she said, “It’s getting late. Let’s head back.”

“Okay.”

Selena nodded and helped her back home.

When they opened the door, the living room was empty. It was the maid and caretaker’s break time, so they were in their respective rooms.

Aveline returned to the master bedroom and said to Selena, “I’m not feeling well. I’m going to take a

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Selena quickly offered, “Let me help you stuff when I’m done?”

Aveline smiled faintly. “It’s fine. I’ll just sit

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with the shower. I’m not comfortable with you doing it alone.”

on the stool and take my time.”

Seeing Aveline’s determination, Selena didn’t push further.

Aveline stepped into the bathroom, adjusted the water temperature, and slowly undressed. Because of her injuries, she had to be cautious, carefully applying waterproof bandages to the areas that needed protection before taking her time with the wash.

By the time she finished, she was exhausted.

After catching her breath, she called out towards the door, “Selena, pass me my pajamas.”

As she dried her hair with a towel, the bathroom door suddenly opened. Instinctively, she looked up and saw Lucas walking in, her pajamas in hand.

Aveline’s eyes widened in shock, and she immediately covered her chest. “Who gave you permission to come in? Get out!”

Lucas stood a short distance away, looking at her as she sat on the stool. Under the bright bathroom light, her fair skin glowed, though some areas were still marked with bruises. She stared at him in panic, trying to cover herself, but it was futile.

At that moment, she was completely exposed.

No matter how she tried to cover herself, she couldn’t conceal much.

Lucas raised an eyebrow. “Don’t you want your pajamas?”

Aveline gritted her teeth and said, “Give me the pajamas!”

Lucas stepped closer.

Aveline quickly spoke, “Just throw them to me! Don’t come any closer!”