PopularNovelAveline moved to the side, picking up a baseball bat from the corner, her eyes fixed intently on the door.
The person made another attempt to enter the passcode, and again got it wrong!
Her expression darkened further. It seemed she would need to install a security camera at the entrance to see
what was happening outside. After one more failed attempt, there was finally silence.
Aveline pulled out her phone and sent a message to Baron.
"There seems to be someone at my door. Can you discreetly cup and check?"
Baron replied, "On my way, Mrs. Tudor!"
With Baron's reply, she waited quietly.
About ten minutes later, there was a soft knock at the door.
"It's me."
Lucas' deep, magnetic voice cfrom the other side.
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Aveline froze for a moment before walking over to open the door.
Lucas stood there in silk pajamas, his short hair slightly tousled. His face was handsome, and his eyes were dark.
"Why are you here?" she asked, surprised.
She had called for Baron, not him.
Lucas asked, "Are you hurt?"
Aveline shook her head. "Whoever it was didn't get in."
Lucas stepped inside without hesitation. "I checked. There are signs someone was here. Aveline, you're being
watched."
Aveline's brow furrowed. "Who? And why are they targetingagain?"
The last tit had been Darren, but he was already locked up, facing a life in prison.
Lucas shook his head. "Not clear yet but staying here isn't safe anymore. Have you thought about finding a new
place?"
Aveline considered for a moment. "I'll look at soptions later."
Lucas said, "The safest place in Cloudflare City is the Tudor Estate. You could stay there. Don't worry, | won't be
there; I'll still stay here."
Aveline eyed him skeptically. "It's your house. If you decide to go back, how could | stop you?"
"You couldn't," Lucas admitted openly, "but Aveline, safety comes first."
"I'll think about it," she replied.
His tone was calm and respectful, not as forceful or cold as before, which somehow made her less resistant to
the idea. She even found herself genuinely considering
moving into the Tudor Estate
But then she remembered they were only twenty-nine days away from the divorce. It didn't make much sense.
Living in his house after the divorce? What would that even mean?
"Since whoever it was has already left, you should go too. | need to get srest," Aveline said, stifling a yawn.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDark circles shadowed her eyes; it was clear she had been up all night.
Instead of leaving, Lucas walked further inside and sat down on the sofa. "Go ahead and sleep. I'll stay right
here."
Aveline frowned, but seeing the determination in his expression, she decided not to argue. She turned and
headed to her bedroom, making sure to lock the door behind her.
Listening to the sounds coming from the bedroom, Lucas' gaze darkened slightly. He remained on the sofa,
pulling out his phone and sending a message.
When Aveline woke up again, it was already 10 a.m.
She had sent Maria a message earlier to request a day off, so there was no rush. After washing up, she emerged
from the bedroom to find Lucas still there.
He was still wearing his pajamas,
holding his phone, and replying to messages. The sunlight streaming in softened the coldness about him,
highlighting his sharp, handsfeatures in profile
"Why are you still here?" Aveline asked, surprised.
Lucas looked up at her. "I was worried about you being all alone." &
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