Chapter 15

As her body was lifted, Aveline instinctively clung to him, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes.

What did this mean?

Lucas ignored her gaze, placing her in the car before taking out a simple first aid kit and attending to her injured feet.

Aveline watched his actions, feeling a bit dazed, almost as if she were seeing Lu again.

He was Lu.

"Lu..."

"Don't get the wrong idea." Lucas's deep voice cut her off. "I just don’t want to deal with anything unnecessary that would make you change your mind about the divorce.”

His words felt like a sudden splash of cold water, extinguishing the tiny flicker of hope in her heart.

So that was the reason.

He was afraid she would change her mind.

Ha!

She pulled her foot back. "Don't worry. I won't take back what I said."

However, he held her delicate ankle firmly, making her unable to move.

In her struggle, her skirt rode up, revealing her smooth, slender legs, creating a tantalizingly partial view.

Lucas's gaze traveled down her long legs. From his