Ch. 151..160

Chapter 151 Two people were cominating to work by subway. Selena couldn't help but lagh out loud "Did you see his sone face? It cracked me up, haha Aveline's expresion remained calm. "If he still doesn't want to divorce me, this will be his life from now on.

Selena sighed. "It's all about mutual torment, testing to see who will break first. "

Aveline didn't respond and just looked at her phone.

When they arrived at the company, Desmond called Aveline to the CEO's office.

She didn't want to go, but at the company, he was her superior, and she had to listen to him.

Aveline tried to calm down before getting up and heading to the office.

She knocked on the door, and upon hearing a voice inside, she pushed the door open and walked in The office was dimly lit, with a screen in the center projecting the faces of several foreigners.

Lucas was in a meeting.

Aveline paused and was about to leave when Lucas beckoned her over Aveline resisted, pressing her lips together.

Lucas pressed a button on the remote control, pausing the video conference.

"Come here."

His eyes looked at her, dark and unreadable.

Aveline stood at the door and asked, "Mr. Tudor, what do you want?

Lucas said, "Mrs. Tudor, come over here and I'll tell you!

As she had left the door open, anyone outside could hear everything clearly.

"Bang!"

Aveline immediately closed the door.

She widened her eyes slightly at him. "Are you crazy? We're getting divorced. Don't make our relationship public. I don't want any trouble!- Lucas raised an eyebrow. "It would've been better if you had just come over quietly from the start"

Aveline's calm heart was once again stirred. She struggled to control her emotions and asked, "What do you want from me?

"Sit here."

Lucas patted his own leg Aveline rolled her eyes and pulled over a chair, sitting down beside him.

Lucas looked at her, examining her from head to toe, not missing a single detail. Today, she wore a light green blouse and white trousers, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, giving her fresh and capabl Het delicate features were softened by light makeup, which lessened any hint of aggression and added a touch of elegance. Every aspect of her captivated him.

He pressed the remote control to resume the meeting -15 BONUS Aveline sat on the side, initially very alert, but she soon realized he was genuinely discussing collaboration matters. It was all in a foreign language, which she struggled to follow. Secondary language was her w Lucas glanced at her, noticing her intense concentration. Her beautiful, curled lashes were lowered, and her profile was soft and lovely. Inside, he felt an inexplicable sense of peace. It seemed that just having her by his side, doing nothing, made him feel at ease.

The video conference lasted for an hour.

Aveline gained a lot from it.

She exhaled a sigh of relief and stood up. "Thank you, Mr. Tudor, for letting me sit in. I have work to do, so I'll go now.

Lucas pressed the remote control, and the screen slowly rose, the blinds opening to let light flood the office once more.

Lucas gave her a slight smile. "After learning so much, shouldn't you pay some tuition fee?"

Aveline gave him a cold look, realizing there was no such thing as a free lunch. This man always had an agenda when he sought her out!

Aveline asked, "What do you want?"

Lucas stared at her, his sensual Adam's apple bobbing, and after a long pause, he said, "Cook me a meal."

Chapter 152 Aveline looked at him in surprise. She had thought he would make some excessive demand.

Lucas said, "Why that look? Too easy for you? Then I'll change it to...

"Okay," Aveline interrupted, fearing he might make a more unreasonable request.

Lucas waved his hand. "Alright, you can go now."

Aveline turned and left. Sitting at her workstation, she still felt a bit dazed.

Just a meal?

That was simple enough.

Making him a bowl of cereal could be considered a meal too.

Aveline chuckled, feeling more relaxed than she had in a long time.

Soon, it was time to leave work.

Aveline packed her things and headed out. When she reached the company entrance, she saw that familiar luxury car.

She had seen this car in the morning at Selena's apartment complex, obnoxiously honking its horn.

Aveline fell silent.

She was annoyed by it in the morning, but now she had to get in it at night.

Sigh...

Aveline glanced around and noticed many colleagues were still around. She took out her phone and muttered, "Wow, the ride- hailing service is so fast."

Then she walked towards the luxury car Those nearby who heard her didn't think much of it.

Aveline got into the car, but when she saw Lucas lowering the window, she immediately grabbed his hand. "What are you doing?" Lucas looked at her coolly. "Am I a ride-hailing driver?"

Aveline said, "Lucas, please be sensible. Our relationship shouldn't be known to the public. If it becomes public, trouble will keep coming. Can you just leave a little peace in my life?"

She was indirectly saying, "Can you act like a decent person, please?"

Lucas gave her a half-smile. "Beg me."

Aveline fell silent.

You jerk!

She was a strong woman, able to adapt and rise to any challenge.

So, she took the challenge and said, "Please, I beg you.' She looked at him without blinking.

Lucas released his hand and started the car, driving off immediately.

Aveline let out a sigh of relief.

Was it her imagination, or was Lucas more reasonable today?

Aveline decided not to dwell on it and asked, "What do you want to cat?"

Lucas replied, "Let's go to the supermarket first."

Aveline paused. “You want to go grocery shopping with me?"

Lucas's voice was low and magnetic. "It's not like we haven't done. it before."

Aveline's expression grew distant as memories of him before he regained his memory flashed in her mind..

He used to go to the supermarket with her every day.

If she came home late, he would still make dinner, even if it tasted awful.

But when she ate, he always had a proud look on his face, seeking praise, and she couldn't help but pinch his cheeks.

Back then, he was like an affectionate, handsome little puppy.

Hmm... but now, he's just a jerk.

They went straight to the supermarket near Maple Garden.

Aveline pushed the cart while Lucas tossed anything he saw into it.

When Aveline saw him throw in a box of condoms, her expression changed. She immediately took it out and put it back on the shelf. "Lucas, watch what you're putting in!"

Lucas glanced at her and picked it up again, tossing it back into the cart. "This is for my use. Why did you put it back?"

Aveline's expression turned cold. "We agreed it was just for a meal."

Lucas gave her a mocking look. "Do you think this would be used on you?"

Aveline's breath caught.

She suddenly laughed at herself.

Look.

She was getting ahead of herself again.

Chapter 153 Aveline's expression instantly turned cold. "Then please, don't cause any incidents. At the very least, wait until after we're divorced.

With that, she pushed the cart and walked away.

Luca's watched her back, the smile fading from his lips.

Aveline reached the vegetable section, picked some vegetables, put them in the cart, and then headed to the snack aisle.

As she passed a corner shelf, someone hurriedly pushed a cart and crashed into hers. Both carts tipped over, spilling their contents everywhere. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!"

The girl opposite was full of apologies, quickly bending down to pick up the items.

Aveline also bent down to pick up her things, saying calmly, "The supermarket is crowded, be more careful."

"I understand. I'll be more careful next time."

They quickly put everything back into their carts, and by then, Lucas had caught up.

The girl quickly turned and left when she saw him.

"What happened?" Lucas asked, frowning at Aveline.

"Nothing. Do we need to buy anything else? If not, let's go back." "No, that's all."

At the checkout counter, Lucas expertly took out his wallet and handed a few bills to the cashier.

Aveline just watched from the side, showing no intention of paying. If he wanted to eat, he had to buy the ingredients himself.

Back at Maple Garden, Aveline went straight to the kitchen to start cooking.

Lucas followed her in but heard her say coldly, "Get out. Don't get in the way."

Lucas frowned. "I used to help."

Aveline didn't turn around. "You used to have many good qualities. What's left now?"

Lucas pressed his lips together, the atmosphere growing tenser. He turned and walked out.

Aveline blinked, pushing down the bitterness in her heart.

Why did he have to keep bringing up the past?

Could they go back to how they were before?

No, they couldn't!

Aveline gradually calmed down, expertly washing, chopping, and cooking the ingredients. After 40 minutes, she placed four dishes. and a soup on the dining table. She took off her apron and said calmly, "Dinner's ready."

She wanted him to hurry up and eat, then leave!

Lucas walked over with a sullen expression, but his mood lightened slightly when he saw the beautifully prepared dishes.

At the table, neither of them spoke, creating an oppressive and heavy atmosphere.

Aveline ate a few bites and drank a bowl of soup, then stopped, 415 BONUS silently watching Lucas.

Her eyes clearly conveyed a desire for him to finish quickly and leave.

Lucas, however, seemed oblivious, eating slowly and elegantly.

Just as Aveline's patience was about to run out, Lucas finally put down his chopsticks.

He wiped his mouth, giving her a deep look. He was about to say something when he suddenly frowned, his Adam's apple moved, and blood started to trickle from the corner of his mouth.

Aveline's eyes widened in shock. "What... what's wrong with you?" Lucas's gaze turned sharp and fierce, staring at her intently. "You..." He tried to speak, but the next moment, his vision went black, and he coll Aveline was terrified!

She was scared by his condition and by the murderous look in his eyes just now!

That look was like he wanted to kill her!

Without thinking further, she hurriedly called for an ambulance and laid Lucas flat on the ground, not daring to move him carelessly!

Chapter 154 The ambulance arrived quickly. Aveline followed them to the hospital.

Not far from the entrance of Maple Garden, a girl wearing a black baseball cap and a black mask watched the ambulance drive away. She took out her phone and made a call. "Madam, he's been poisoned."

At the hospital, Lucas was wheeled into the emergency room. After tests and examinations, it was confirmed that he was poisoned, and the toxins were spreading rapidly.

When Aveline heard this, she was stunned.

Poisoned?

How could he be poisoned?

Aveline was in complete turmoil, her face pale, and her hands and feet trembling slightly. Seeing a nurse about to enter the emergency room, she hurriedly grabbed her and asked, "Can the poison be treate The nurse replied, "I don't know. You'll have to ask the doctor." Then she pushed past Aveline and went into the emergency room.

The glaring red light above the emergency room door flashed above. Aveline's head. She stared blankly ahead, unsure of what to do.

She pinched her arm hard, and the pain brought her back to her senses, calming her down.

She quickly dialed the police. "I need to report a poisoning..."

Afterward, she needed to return home, bringing the police to collect the food for testing. Lucas had been poisoned after eating that meal, so testing the food was necessary.

But...

She had eaten the food and drank the soup too. Why wasn't she affected?

After calmly handling everything, and watching the police take the food away in their car, she hurried back to the hospital.

When she reached the emergency room, Brian and Aaron were already there. Selena was supporting Aaron, looking utterly desolate. "Ave..." Selena's eyes lit up when she saw her.

Aaron, his head wrapped in white bandages, looked at her with hostility. "Where have you been?"

Brian also looked at her coldly.

Aveline said, "Lucas was poisoned. I suspect the food was tainted. I called the police, and they took the food for testing."

Upon hearing this, Brian and Aaron exchanged glances.

They were both a bit surprised.

If it had been someone else, they would probably have been in a panic, not knowing what to do.

Aveline remained relatively calm.

Aaron turned to Brian. "You should also look into what he came into contact with today. See if there's anything unusual." Brian nodded. "Alright."

Lucas' poisoning came suddenly, catching everyone off guard.

Meanwhile, the Tudor family had received the news as well.

Half an hour later, Frederick and Yonne arrived at the hospital, but as we still in the emergency to "Mi Frederick, Madam Yvonne on greeted them politely when he saw them Frederick glanced at him "Aaron, when did you come back?"

"Not long ago," Aaron replied.

Frederick nodded. "Your return will ease your father's mind."

Aaron just smiled without saying anything Yvonne, looking anxious, turned to Aveline and asked, "How did he get poisoned?- Aveline explained her suspicions.

Yvonne was stunned and immediately looked at Frederick. "The food was made by Aveline, Lucas wife. She wouldn't poison him, night?"

Frederick's grim gaze fell on Aveline's face as if he wanted to tear her apart piece by piece.

Aveline's expression turned cold as she said firmly, "I didn't poison Yvonne quickly added, "Let's investigate first. The most important thing now is for Lukas to be safe."

The atmosphere at the entrance of the emergency room grew tense and oppressive

Chapter 155 Aveline lowered her gaze slightly, feeling a wave of unease.

Yvonne's immediate accusation implied that she might be the one who poisoned Lucas.

Recalling Yvonne's past behavior, Aveline felt an inexplicable chill rise from her heart and spread throughout her body.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Aaron's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Aveline looked up to see Selena releasing Aaron and walking toward her. Selena took Aveline's hand, looking concerned. "Ave, everything will be alright."

Despite always criticizing Lucas, Selena knew that Aveline loved him deeply. Even now, determined as she was to get a divorce, it was hard to believe she could stop loving someone she had once loved so passionately. It was all just a façade.

"Selena!" Aaron's annoyed voice came through. "Do you not realize I'm dizzy? Do you want to see me fall and get hurt?"

Selena turned to him. "If you know you're dizzy, why aren't you staying in your hospital room?"

Aaron, frustrated, cradled his head in his hands. Aveline turned to Selena and said, "Don't act like that. The faster he recovers, the sooner you'll be free."

Selena bit her lip and suddenly said to Aaron, "Wait here." Then she turned and walked away.

Aaron frowned. "Where are you going?"

Selena didn't answer and quickly left.

Aaron looked at Aveline. "Your friend seems a bit unreliable."

Aveline responded, "Maybe you should hire a nurse. If you don't 173 trust her, what if she hurts you while taking care of you?"

Aaron smiled. "No need. She's fine. If she hurts me, she'll have to keep taking care of me."

Aveline fell silent.

Five minutes later, Selena reappeared, this time pushing a wheelchair. She brought it right behind Aaron.

"Come on, sit," she said.

Aaron looked at the wheelchair and then at Selena's face. "My legs aren't broken."

Selena blinked. "Aren't you dizzy? Sitting in this will help. Besides, your legs aren't broken now, but who knows, they might be someday. You can get used to it early."

Aaron fell silent.

His head started hurting again!

Their conversation broke the oppressive atmosphere at the emergency room door.

After about two hours, the door to the emergency room opened.

A hospital bed was pushed out, with Lucas lying on it. His face was pale, his lips devoid of any color, and an oxygen mask was strapped to his face. He was still unconscious. "Doctor, how is my son?" Frederick immediately asked when he saw the scene.

The doctor replied, "The toxins are under control, but it will take some time to fully detoxify. For now, he seems to be out of danger."

Frederick let out a sigh of relief. "That's good.

Lucas was now his only son.

This son must not face any more incidents.

In the VIP hospital room, everyone kept a close watch on Lucas.

Yvonne looked at Lucas and then turned her gaze to Aveline, asking, "Aveline, are you okay? Do you want to go home and rest? Tonight's events must have scared you."

Frederick frowned and looked at Aveline, suddenly saying, "Get out. She's not allowed in here!"

Yvonne was taken aback. "Honey, what are you doing? Aveline is Lucas's wife."

Frederick's expression darkened. "If it wasn't for her, how could Lucas be poisoned? I suspect she's the one who did it! Not having her arrested for questioning is already lenient on my part, considering Lucas. If the investigation proves she poisoned him, I won't let her get away with it!"

Chapter 156 As soon as he finished speaking, Frederick started coughing violently. Yvonne quickly moved to help him catch his breath." Honey, don't get so worked up. We still don't know all the details. Let's wait for the inv Aveline just stared at Lucas lying on the hospital bed. However, bodyguards had already come in and dragged her out of the room. The door shut in front of her.

"Ave!"

Selena, having taken Aaron back, entered and immediately saw Aveline being forced out. She felt an overwhelming surge of pity.

Aveline said, "I'm fine."

Selena hugged her, distressed. "I'll stay here and wait with you."

Aveline shook her head. "No need, you should go back. Aaron is hard to deal with, and if you make him unhappy, you'll suffer.” Selena pursed her lips. "It's fine. He's not a child. He won't die without me."

Aveline gave a helpless smile. "Be good, alright?"

Selena's eyes reddened. "Ave, I want to stay with you."

Aveline said, "He hasn't woken up yet. There's nothing we can do now. I won't let anything happen to me. Go ahead. If I need anything, I'll call you."

Seeing this, Selena didn't insist further. "You must call me if you need anything."

gaze fell back on the door of the hospital room, filled with uncontrollable worry and anxiety. She didn't even realize her hands were trembling slightly.

At that moment, a commotion of footsteps approached.

"Get out of my way!"

Before she could react, a force shoved her aside, causing her to slam against the wall.

Sharon glared at her with hatred. "It must be you, this venomous woman, who poisoned Lucas because he refused to divorce you!"

Sophia interjected, "Sharon, stop it. Let's check on Lucas first."

Her face was still pale, but it was full of worry.

Sharon looked at Aveline and sneered. "When Lucas wakes up, he'll make you pay!"

With that, she and Sophia entered the room.

Aveline leaned against the wall, her face gradually losing all color. She suddenly remembered the look in Lucas' eyes before he lost consciousness. Cold, piercing, filled with murderous intent! His gaze clearly a A sharp pain struck Aveline's heart. How could he think that? How could he look at her like that? How could she possibly poison him?

Aveline felt a chill run through her body, as if she had fallen into an ice cave. She leaned against the wall, fearing that without its support, she would collapse.

The night passed slowly.

Lucas did not wake up.

No one came out of the room, and the results of the food tests were still pending. The night was an ordeal for everyone.

When Aaron appeared again, he was stacled by how pale Aveline's fare was, as white as a ghost.

"You've been standing here all nig?"

Avelline didn't respond, her bloodshot eyes fixed on the hospital.

Aason frowned as he looked at her for a moment, then suddenly said, "I did suspect you of poisoning him before."

Ameline's expression froze. She turned to him. "And now?"

Aaron replied, "I still suspect you, but I'm starting to have doubts."

Aveline took a deep breath, feeling a sharp pain in her chest again. I didn't poison him," she said hoarsely Aaron asked, "How will you prove it? Aveline, if you can't find evidence to prove your innocence, he'll hate you forever."

Chapter 157 Aveline's figure suddenly swayed.

"What nonsense are you talking about?

Selena hurried over. "They've been married for almost a year. Lucas knows what kind of person Aveling is. He must know she wouldn't poison him!"

"Really?" Aaron gave a meaningful smile before opening the hospital room door and walking in.

Selena frowned. "Hey, what do you mean by that? Explain yourself before you go in!" She tried to follow, but the bodyguards stopped her.

As Aveline's friend, she wasn't allowed inside either.

"How frustrating!" Selena's face scrunched up in anger. She turned to see Aveline staring blankly ahead, her face alarmingly pale.

"Ave, don't listen to his nonsense. He's just trying to scare you!" Selena said quickly.

Aveline shook her head. "He's not lying. It's possible that Lucas could hate me."

Selena was confused. "How could that be? Before he regained his memory, he loved you so much. Even now, with his memory back, those feelings haven't vanished. He should know your character." Aveline forced a bitter smile. "If it were the Lucas before his memory returned, I'd be sure he wouldn't suspect me. But now, I can't be certain."

The real Lucas had an unpredictable nature, was naturally suspicious, and sometimes ruthlessly strategic. It was a side she had never seen, only heard about through his experiences. She hadn't been fully part of his life story.

Aaron, as his friend, knew much more about Lucas. If he said such things, there must be some truth to it.

Selena hugged her. "Ave, it won't happen. It definitely won't."

Aveline closed her eyes, resting briefly in Selena's embrace.

After a while, Selena said, "Come on, let's get some breakfast. If you want to wait for him to wake up, you need to have strength, right?"

Aveline wanted to refuse, but she realized that if she collapsed, she wouldn't be able to see him wake up. She nodded. "Alright."

Selena breathed a sigh of relief. They left the hospital together and grabbed a quick bite nearby.

When they returned, the hospital room door was open.

Sharon walked out from inside. When she saw them, a cold smile immediately appeared on her face.

"Ha! Serves you right. So, what if you're Lucas' wife? Right now, it's Sophia taking care of him inside. She's the one the Tudor family recognizes as their daughter-in-law. You're nothing!" She still felt the sting from Aveline's slap, and she was definitely holding a grudge. She would get her revenge for that!

Selena responded, "A mistress acting so arrogant. The world is really going downhill!"

Sharon's face darkened. "You know well who the real mistress is!"

Selena wanted to say more, but Aveline stopped her.

"It's pointless," she said calmly.

Selena was emotional and had lost her cool. Indeed, arguing with +18 BONUS She linked arms with Aveline and headed towards the room, Sharon, however, extended her hand to block them. "Mr. Frederick said you can't go in!"

She raised her chin proudly.

Selena finally couldn't hold back. "Are you a dog? The Tudor family tells you to guard the door, and you do it. If you're so obedient, shouldn't you have a leash around your neck?"

"You!"

Sharon's face twisted in anger, and she was about to retort when a commotion erupted from inside the room.

"Lucas, you're awake?"

Chapter 158 Aveline pushed Sharon aside and rihed in.

"You can't go in!" Sharon tried to grab Aveline, but Selena intercepted her. "What are you doing? Do you want to bump into me? Believe me, I'll fall and sue you for everything."

Sharon's eyes widened in disbelief. You..."

Wow! This woman was absolutely unreasonable!

Selena lifted her chin, keeping a watchful eye on Sharon.

Meanwhile, inside the hospital room, Frederick, Yvonne, and Aaron were all anxiously watching the man on the bed.

Lucas slowly opened his eyes. His handsome, sharp face was pale, and he looked unwell.

"Lucas, you're finally awake! You scared me to death!" Frederick sighed in relief upon seeing Lucas awake.

Aaron, standing nearby, asked, "How do you feel?"

Lucas' sharp eyebrows furrowed. He still had the oxygen mask on, and his voice was muffled. "I'm okay."

Yvonne said, "Lucas, it's such a relief that you're alright. You don't know how worried your father was. Your wife, Aveline, stood outside the room all night. But how did you get poisoned? Did you eat something b As soon as she finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room tured tense and oppressive.

Luc. dark eyes grew colder. In a hoarse voice, he asked, "Where... is she?"

"Lucas."

HIS BONUS At that moment, Aveline rushed in. Seeing him awake, tears immediately streamed down her face. She threw herself by the bed. "You're awake? Are you okay? Do you still feel unwell?"

Seeing that he was really awake, Aveline finally felt a sense of relief. She clutched Lucas' hand tightly as if drawing warmth from himi like someone on the verge of death.

"Who allowed her in here?" Frederick's face darkened as he saw her.

Yvonne quickly intervened, "Honey, don't be like this. Aveline is still Lucas' wife. Now that he's awake, they must have things to talk about."

She pulled Frederick, trying to lead him out of the room.

But at that moment, Lucas' hoarse voice echoed in the room," Aveline, do you hate me that much?"

Yvonne raised her eyebrows in surprise.

Frederick's expression grew even darker.

Aaron's brow furrowed tightly.

Aveline's eyes widened in disbelief. "What... what do you mean?"

Why was he saying this? Did he really think she had poisoned him?

Lucas slowly and firmly withdrew his hand from hers, his eyes filled with disappointment as he looked at her. "I misjudged you."

Aveline's face turned even paler. She tried to stay calm, her fingers curling inwards as she asked, "Lucas, have you lost your mind? Do you hear what you're saying?"

"I don't want to see you," Lucas said weakly, then closed his eyes.

"Lucas!" Aveline's emotions were almost out of control, her eyes stinging with the urge to cry. She fought back the tears. "Explain yourself Do you really think I'm the would but you?"

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CHAPTER 159 ed." Lane* and weakly within even closed. "I don't want to M so lue hat the i crill my wide. If the gets arrested, it will harm the Tundra family's reputation Frederick snorted "the almost killed you, and you're still thin Yvonne added, "Lacas, could there be some misunderstanding'! don't think Aveline is that kind of persons"

Tarcaudidn't say more, but his attitude was clear.

Aveline clenched her fists, staringat Lucas's face. She took a deep breath and said, "I didn't poison you, Lucas, If you find out later that you misunderstood me, don't come looking for me. I won't forgive you." With that, she turned and walked out.

Under the covers, Laicas' hand clenched into a fist.

Just then, Sophia walked in, seeing Aveline's pale face as she left. She asked in confusion, "What happened?"

Yvonne sighed. "Laras says Aveline poisoned him,"

Sophia's eyes widened in disbelief. How bow is that possible"

Frederick said, "Lucas, ouce you're recovered, divorce that woman immediately. You should marry Sophia. Settle down and have a child won, and these problems will go away.

Sophia's eyes flickered, and she said, "Mr. Frederick, Lucas is still very weak Let's discuss this later.

Lucas said, "I want to be alone Frederick nodded "Alright, we'll leave for now and come back later."

*15 BONUS He and Yvonne left the hospital together.

Sophia walked over and sat by the bed. "Lucas, you..."

"Leave too," Lucas interrupted her, stopping her from continuing.

Sophia bit her lip and stood up. "Alright, I'll come back later."

One by one, they left, leaving only Lucas and Aaron, who was sitting in a wheelchair, in the room.

"Lucas, are you serious?" Aaron asked, looking at him with a complex expression after hesitating for a long time.

Lucas said, "I ate the food she cooked and got poisoned. Who do you think is the most suspicious?"

Aaron frowned. "Even though I also suspect her, you shouldn't have said it like that. Didn't you see her face? She looked like she could collapse at any moment."

Lucas responded in a deep voice, "There's something I need you to take care of..."

Selena had been holding Sharon back, but before long, Aveline emerged, her face extremely pale and looking as if she might collapse at any moment. Selena was startled and quickly supported her. "Ave, are you alright?

00 Aveline said, "Let's go... let's go..."

Selena wanted to ask what had happened, but seeing Aveline's condition, she held back from asking. She supported Aveline as they left.

Sharon crossed her arms and smiled smugly, "Serves her right."

Selena glared at Sharon. If Aveline weren't in such a bad state, she would have definitely had a fierce argument with Sharon. That woman's mouth was truly vile! In the car, Aveline stared blankly out the window, her face pale.

Selena was very worried. "Ave, what exactly happened?"

Aveline's long eyelashes trembled, and tears suddenly streamed down her face. Yet, she remained expressionless as she said, "He thinks I poisoned him." Selena's eyes widened. "What? How could he think that? Is he crazy?

Chapter 160 Tears streamed down Aveline's face, and only then did she seem to notice them. She wiped them away with her hand, then clenched her fist.

"What's there to cry about?" she muttered.

But the more she tried to suppress them, the more the tears flowed.

Selena quickly hugged her. "Ave, don't cry. It's not worth it for a man like him."

Aveline suddenly grabbed Selena's arm, her fingers turning white from the grip. "He doesn't believe me... How could he not believe me? When I took him in, he wasn't like this."

He wasn't like this at all.

He had lost all his memories, like a blank slate, curious about her but also wary.

But he had never looked at her with such cold, suspicious eyes.

Never!

The present Lucas was a stranger who terrified her.

It was as if someone else had taken over Lu's body, causing her immense pain.

Selena patted her back. "People change. Men with or without money are different, too. Ave, you decided to divorce, right? It's time to let go."

Aveline cried, her voice hoarse, "But... but I really loved him. How could he treat me like this?"

How could he?

His words and his eyes felt like knives stabbing into her heart, making it hard to breathe.

Selena's tears fell as well. In her heart, she cursed Lucas a thousand times, while trying to comfort and calm Aveline.

The taxi driver glanced at them and opened his mouth as if to say something, but realizing it would be futile, he silently handed them tissues. Soon, they arrived at Maple Garden.

Selena helped Aveline out of the car. She was crying so much she was out of breath and looked even worse.

Once inside, Aveline sat on the sofa, quietly sobbing, trying to calm down.

She needed to vent.

If she didn't, she wasn't sure what terrible thing she might do.

Selena poured her a cup of honey water. "Ave, stop crying. Drink some sweet honey water and try to forget those unhappy things."

"Thank you, Selena. I'm so grateful to have you by my side," Aveline said, looking at her with appreciation.

If Selena hadn't been there, Aveline really didn't know what she would have done.

Selena replied, "I told you I'd be useful if I stayed. But you kept trying to push me away."

"I was wrong," Aveline said, blinking her swollen eyes, looking pitifully at her.

Selena sighed. "Alright, alright, I forgive you. Now drink the honey water and get a good night's sleep. When you wake up, you'll still look beautiful!"

Aveline nodded. She needed to pull herself together. Wasting so much energy on him really wasn't worth it.

Every time she thought of his eyes, her heart ached, so she tried not to think about it.

She put down the cup and went into the bedroom. After taking a shower to wash away her exhaustion and pain, she climbed into bed. She thought she would have trouble sleeping, but she fell asleep within five Selena stood at the door, looking at her with a heart full of sorrow.

Just then, her phone rang. She took it out and saw it was Aaron calling.

"What is it?" Selena answered, her tone icy.

Aaron replied, "You're my caregiver, and you ran off. When I call you, you ask me what it's about? Miss Quin, have you forgotten what you're supposed to be doing?"