Long time no see, Ava, Max Shaw called out to me from where he was lounging on the sofa.
I smiled and nodded in response. His family and mine had some business dealings, so we were acquainted.
Lucas put his arm around me and led me straight to the opposite corner, as far from them as possible.
I could tell he was clearly annoyed.
Hmm? Had he and Bella gotten into a fight?
Indeed, I caught him glancing over at Bella several times.
He had a stern expression and barely responded when others greeted him.
What, was he that upset seeing his first love sitting with someone else?
Tsk, what a dog.
To be honest, I wasn’t feeling great either.
Lucas and I came from family friends and had grown up together as childhood sweethearts.
Later, I went abroad for college. When I came back, I heard Lucas had found his ideal lover.
I guess childhood sweethearts still couldn’t compare to fated lovers who fell from the sky?
After that, Bella inexplicably went abroad, and Lucas turned around and proposed to me.
At the time, my family was facing a business crisis and urgently needed financing, so I agreed to marry him.
After marriage, Lucas was quite indulgent towards me, always letting me buy whatever I wanted.
Even my mom said I was lucky to have married well, that no one else could afford to keep me.
But looking at the man beside me now, I started to doubt if I had really married the right person.
I picked up a glass of wine from the table and downed it in one go.
The burning sensation stimulated my brain, making me even more clearheaded.
This marriage had to end!
“Why are you drinking so much? Are you in a bad mood?” Lucas snatched the wine glass away from me.
“None of your business!” I snapped.
Unexpectedly, the alcohol hit me hard and fast. Soon I was feeling woozy, leaning against Lucas with my hands wandering under his shirt.
He grabbed my hands firmly. I could hear the huskiness in his voice as he asked, “What are you trying to do?”
“I just want to touch you!” I whined.
You think you can act all proper in front of your first love? Dream on!
“Then let’s go home, Lucas sald without hesitation. He stood up, pulling me along and bundling me into the car.
“Behave yourself. We’ll settle this when we get home,” he warned.
“No, I won’t!” I kicked off my heels and slouched in the passenger seat, acting like a brat.
“Listen here, don’t you dare touch me, or else today I’ll…”
Before I could finish, his scorching lips were on mine, pressing me firmly against the seat.
Just then, I saw Bella and Max walk past our car and get into the same vehicle.
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Just then, I saw Bella and Max walk past our car and get into the same vehicle.
Alright, I get it now.
Lucas was jealous and using me to get Bella’s attention.
On the way home, I got increasingly angry as I thought about it. Finally, I couldn’t hold back anymore.
“Lucas Quinn, let’s get divorced.”
“You’re drunk,” he replied bluntly.
“I’m not.” The cool night air had sobered me up. I was completely rational now, and could even feel the car accelerating.
We finally got home. As soon as I stepped into the bathroom, Lucas was on me, kissing me feverishly.
I found myself getting lost in his kisses too.
Our breathing grew heavier. Lucas nipped at my lips, his words muffled.
“Stay away from Max Shaw from now on.”
Max Shaw?
