All Chapters of His to Punish, Hers to Revenge : Chapter 41

Desi found Lucas in the garden, standing by the edge of the small pond. The golden light of the setting sun bathed the scene in warmth, but it did nothing to dispel the cold distance between them. His posture was tense, hands shoved deep into his pockets, and his gaze locked on the gently rippling water. He didn’t turn as she approached, though she knew he’d heard her.“Lucas,” she said, her voice firm but laced with emotion. “We need to talk.”Still, he didn’t look at her. “There’s nothing to talk about,” he said, his tone flat, almost detached.Desi felt a flare of frustration. She had given him space, hoping he would come around, but this cold avoidance had stretched her patience to its limit. She crossed her arms, trying to steady her breathing. “You’ve been avoiding me for days. If I’ve done something wrong, just say it.”Lucas finally turned to face her, his expression unreadable. His sharp features were shadowed, his usual air of control more rigid than ever. “You haven’t done