Chapter 36

Aveline tried to get up, but he pulled her back down.

"What are you—mmph..."

Before she could finish, his fierce kiss silenced her. Aveline tried to push him away, but he grabbed her hands and pinned them above her head.

The kiss grew more intense, spreading to her neck, her collarbone...

Their breathing became erratic.

Staring at the intricate ceiling, Aveline's eyes filled with tears. "Lucas, I'm not your tool for venting your emotions. If you still appreciate that I saved you once, please let me go."

Please stop this. It was really painful for her. He was supposed to take responsibility for another woman, yet he kept entangling with her over and over. What was the point? Wasn't he the one who wanted a divorce?

Couldn't he be decisive about it?

Lucas' breath on her collarbone grew heavier, but finally, he let her go and got out of bed, heading to the bathroom.

Aveline slowly lowered her hands, closed her eyes, and exhaled a deep breath, feeling a wave of disappointment wash over her.