Aveline's fingers trembled slightly, a hint of fear surfacing within her.

Lucas' hand landed on her clothes, ready to tear them apart with a little force.

"If you do something crazy here, I will hate you for the rest of my life!" Aveline's voice rang out, filled. with shame and anger.

Lucas paused, feeling the delicate fabric in his hand. It would tear easily if he applied just a bit more

force.

However, seeing the tears welling up in her eyes, he suddenly felt annoyed.

They were husband and wife!

What was wrong with being intimate? Why was she so reluctant? He had always made sure she would feel good!

Lucas took out a cigarette, placed it between his lips, and reached for his lighter. As he was about to light it, he noticed her trembling eyelashes and smirked. "Light it for me."

He shoved the lighter into her hand, his eyes half-closed with a playful glint.

Aveline wanted to throw the lighter at his face, but since he had finally calmed down, she had to make the most of it. She held the lighter, ignited it with a "click," and brought it close to him. The flame Illuminated his handsome face, his eyes staring at her intently, like a deep pool.

His gaze felt scorching.

Lucas took a deep drag from the cigarette and blew the smoke directly into her face.

"Cough, cough!"

Aveline coughed and pushed him away forcefully

Lucas chuckled lowly, allowing her to push him aside, then took another drag from the cigarette.

Aveline walked to the window, opened it, and let the fresh air in, dispelling the smoke.

She said, "Why did you come to find me?"

Lucas replied, "To fulfill marital duties."

Aveline was speec

Their conversation was going nowhere.

She ignored him, turned on the lights, and went into the kitchen to bring the warm food to the dining table. She hadn't eaten yet, having delivered food to Russell first, and now she was starving.

Lucas watched her sip the soup in small mouthfels, his eyes narrowing dangerously. He walked over, pulled out a chair, and sat beside her, saying in a deep voice, "From now on, you're not allowed to bring him food."

Aveline gave him a cold glance. "If you hadn't beaten him, I wouldn't have to bring him food."

Lucas gritted his teeth. Was this woman blaming him?

He stared at her coldly.

Aveline ignored his gaze and continued eating.

Lucas extinguished his cigarette, tossed it into the trash, and then walked over, unceremoniously grabbing a bowl and spoon to start eating.

Aveline frowned. "I didn't invite you to eat.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Lucas replied, "You're my wife. If another man can eat your food, why can't I?"

Aveline said, "Because you can't."

Lucas looked at her. "I'm eating. What are you going to do about it?"

Aveline was speechless.

Since when had this man become so shameless?

She felt a bit stunned, finding him unfamiliar. Whether it was the Lucas who had the one who had regained it, he had never acted like this before.

Shameless and brazen to the extreme!

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To him, achieving his goal seemed to matter more than his dignity, especially in front of her.

Seeing him eat with such swift elegance, Aveline lowered her gaze, picked up her spoon, and started eating too. If she didn't hurry, he would devour everything! How infuriating!