Chapter 28 Avelines body didnt fall to the ground , someone pulled her back . The person who supported her was not Alexander but Lucas . When she looked up , she saw Alexander standing not far away , coldly watching her fall , with no trace of concern in his eyes , only indifference . Of course , in his eyes , how could someone not be able to stand steadily on flat ground ? He must have thought she was acting again . He only had hatred left for himself , so how could he care about anything else ? It was Lucas who worried and asked , Madam , are you alright ? Im fine , just a little low blood sugar . A self mockingly smiled and followed behind Alexander . After a night , the yard was covered in snow . The servants of the old mansion didnt know where they went , and no one took care of the accumulated snow in the yard . Aveline walked a short distance and was panting heavily . She braved the wind and snow to get to the room , hoping to warm up . Alexander stood by the door , his eyes filled with mockery . I to admit, your acting skills have improved compared to before . Back then , in order to keep him , Aveline used all the tricks she could , even resorting to crying , causing a scene , and threatening to commit suicide , which she had always despised . Upon hearing this , Aveline felt irony and didnt explain . She just sneered and said , Thank you for the praise . With a calm expression , she walked past Alexander and entered the room . The comfortable heating in the room made her feel a little better . She took off her thick down jacket , poured herself a glass of warm water , and leaned her body softly on the sofa before asking , Tell me , are you going to divorce or not ? When its time for a divorce , I will let you know . For now , you can stay here temporarily . Aveline sat across from him , her expression calm . She played with the pom pom on her hat with her fingertips . Alexander , on the seventh day after I gave birth prematurely , you proposed a divorce to me . I never 22:24 Refusing To Be His Perfect Replica , I Choose The Arranged : 3.6 % Chapter 28 understood why you were in such a hurry until that day when I saw a child who looked like you . I realized that you were in a hurry to leave me so that Nora could have a family . When Aveline said this , her voice trembled slightly . In this past year , no matter how cold you were to me , I stubbornly used your past kindness to cover up your betrayal and heartlessness . Maybe you were just being playful for a moment , and I was your legally wedded wife . There must have been something wrong with me for you to ignore me . I can change , I can even tolerate your mistakes . Now that I think about it , how foolish I was . While you were enjoying your time with someone elses wife and child , I was waiting in that desolate home , waiting for someone who would never come back . It took me a year to accept this fact and understand how foolish I was . So , Im letting you go . If you want to find your happiness , go ahead . If you want to give them a home , go ahead . I dont care anymore . Aveline stood up unsteadily and walked towards him , tears falling from her cheeks , dropping onto the cold floor . She stopped in front of Alexander , looking at the man who sat upright with a calm face . Although he had no expression , his aura was cold and intimidating , as if he could explode in anger at any moment , like a strict headmaster . In the past , this expression was only directed at others . Whenever he looked at her , there was always a hint of gentle warmth in his eyes that was hard to notice . But now , she had become just another person to him . So , she should have given up on this man a long time ago . Aveline lowered her head , slowly opened her red lips , and on her face was a rare look of despair . She said , Alexander , I let you go , so please let me go too , okay ? The almost pleading voice made Alexanders heart tighten , and he saw the exhaustion on Avelines face . It was like a dam on the verge of collapsing , standing tall amidst the rushing flood for many years without falling . It was thought that the dam would never collapse , but suddenly , a crack appeared . In the moment it gave up , the whole body was covered by the flood , and the stones of the body were shattered by the rushing water . Giving up is always easier than persevering . When the entire dam was engulfed by the flood , no one knew how long it had persisted , how difficult it Chapter 28 had been to hold on , and how sad it must have been to give up the belief it had held for so long . She was right . Besides revenge , one of the reasons Alexander was eager for a divorce was to have their son registered under his own household registration . After nearly a year of struggle , Aveline completely let go of him in this moment , and Alexander realized that he wasnt as happy as he had imagined . If you want me to spare you , dream on ! From today onwards , you will stay in the Sterling Mansion . In this lifetime , you belong to me , and even in death , you will only be a dead person of mine . Avelines tears fell on his face , and Alexanders heart seemed to have become damp as well . He impatiently took out his phone and opened a photo , which showed the scene of Ryan being taken away by an ambulance . If you have any contact with this man again , the next time lying there will be his whole family . Aveline , dont even think about living a satisfying life in this lifetime . You bastard ! If you hate me , come at me , why do you have the right to treat Ryan like this ? Avelines slap was stopped by Alexander before it could land . His eyes were filled with ruthlessness , You care about him so much ? Dont forget , as long as were not divorced , you will always be Mrs. Sterling . I … Before Aveline could explain , her body suddenly became light , and Alexander had lifted her up . The mans whole body exuded a violent aura as he roughly threw her onto the master bedrooms bed . Fortunately , the mattress was customized according to her preferences , soft and elastic , so she wasnt injured . But being thrown so roughly by the man , her already dizzy head spun even more , and she felt extremely uncomfortable . Her body weakly collapsed on the bed , fear evident in her eyes as she looked at the man standing by the bed . The distinct joints of Alexanders fingers impatiently loosened his tie . He approached the trembling woman on the bed with a near cruel smile , as if he was being tempted by a devil . Aveline , have you been with him these past few days ? Did he touch you ? 03 : Chapter 28 The address he hadnt used in almost two years came out of his mouth , and Aveline felt it was perverse , causing her whole body to break out in goosebumps . The man seemed like a beast bound by iron chains , about to break free and pounce on her . Aveline shook her head and tried to explain , Were just friends , not as vile as you think . Vile ? Huh… A chilly smirk appeared on his cold lips as he reached out and grabbed Avelines foot . Aveline struggled against the discomfort , but her strength was like a punch on cotton , completely ineffective . How could she know that Alexander had searched everywhere these past few days , not sleeping for more than ten hours in total over several nights ? With his eyes filled with hatred for so long , he was like a demon who had absorbed a lot of negative energy , in desperate need of an outlet . He took off Avelines shoes and socks , a woman he hadnt touched for hundreds of nights . His blood rushed to his head , and his black pupils were consumed by desire . Aveline knew all too well what that kind of gaze meant . She trembled and pleaded , No , Alexander , you cant … Five-year-old Annie, who can understand animals, saved Landon Hawthorne, a wealthy businessman, from suicide. Now she's his whole world and he's her legal cheat-code against every villain fate throws ...