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Aveline turned to Barbara. "Grandma, he's bullying me again.

Without hesitation, Barbara raised her hand and smacked Lucas, not holding back at all.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

Lucas fell silent.

His face was expressionless, but his gaze was so intense it seemed like he wanted to burn a hole through Aveline.

Barbara scolded, "Lucas, it seems you never learn. If you keep bullying your wife, I'll tell her to leave you!"

Lucas closed his eyes, suppressing his emotions.

Aveline smiled smugly and then turned to Barbara. "Grandma, are you tired? Do you want to rest?"

Barbara shook her head. "I'm not tired. I still want to play."

But as she said this, she yawned.

Seeing this, Aveline immediately said, "Let's go to your room and play. I'll tell you a story."

"Okay," Barbara agreed eagerly at the mention of a story.

Aveline walked over, nudged Lucas aside, and pushed the wheelchair towards the small building.

Lucas stared at her back, his eyes dark and brooding.

"Lucas." Sophia's voice was soft and muffled as she approached.

Lucas turned and saw her red, tear-streaked eyes. "What's wrong?"

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Sophia forced a bitter smile. "Nothing. I just didn't expect Madam see me as a servant. I understand she's sick and doesn't remember me, but what about Miss Young? Does she also see me as

a servant of the Tudor family? We knew each other first. If it weren't for that car accident, we would be married by now..."

As she spoke, her emotions grew more intense, and tears fell again, making her look pale and fragile, evoking sympathy.

Lucas' sharp eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Sophia, she doesn't see you that way."

Sophia looked at him. "You don't know her, so how do you know she doesn't think that way? Or is it that you know her very well and care about her a lot?"

She paused and took a step back. "Lucas, you promised me you would divorce her. But what are you doing now? If you've fallen in love with her, just tell me. I won't interfere in your life. As for my leg, you d Lucas' frown deepened. "Sophia, don't overthink it. Now isn't the right time."

Tears welled up in Sophia's eyes. "Then when will it be the right time? She already sees me as a servant of the Tudor family. Will more people think this way about me in the future?"

Lucas' eyes grew colder, but his tone remained gentle. "She doesn't, and she wouldn't dare think that. Her purpose is to protect you.

Sophia hesitated, her expression showing uncertainty. "Really?"

"Yes," Lucas affirmed. His handsome, stern face remained calm and detached, revealing no other emotions. "I just returned to the Tudor family, and many eyes are on me. Keeping a distance from me is the Sophia broke into a smile, throwing herself into his arms. "Lucas, I knew it! I knew you cared about me. I'm sorry for misunderstanding you."

Lucas' body stiffened, and he instinctively pushed her away. "I need to check on Grandma."

Turning around, he saw Aveline standing not far away, her gaze cold and clear.

Aveline clapped her hands slowly. "How touching, how deep. I'm almost moved to tears. But Lucas, can you stop being such a jerk? Can you keep your beautiful love story without using me as a stepping st