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    <b>Chapter 656 </b>


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    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 theke 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 totch 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 yful demeanor gone, looked at Aveline seriously and asked, “Are you going to waver?”


    Aveline’sshes 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 theke. “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 toote to reconsider.”


    Aveline couldn’t help butugh. She knew there was no way Selena would ept Lucas that easily.


    Lucas dying for her?


    Impossible.


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


    Taking another sip of water, she said, “It’s gettingte. 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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    shower. Can you wait outside and hand me my


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


    Aveline smiled faintly. “It’s fine. I’ll just <i>sit </i>


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    with the shower. I’m notfortable 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 <i>to </i>the areas that needed protection before taking her time with the wash.


    By the time she finished, she was exhausted. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    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 toe 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 waspletely exposed.


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


    Lucas raised an eyebrow. “Don’t you want your pajamas<b>?</b><b>” </b>


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


    Lucas stepped closer.


    Aveline quickly spoke, “Just throw them to me! Don’te any closer!”