As soon as Lucas caught sight of Lavinia, he didn't hesitate to push open the car door.
He quickly strode up to her, grabbing her hand.
"Vivi, I heard you've officially joined the research group?"
There was a hint of care in Lucas' voice, but to Lavinia, it was nothing but irritating. She yanked her hand away forcefully.
"Lucas, please stop interfering in my personal life."
His handsome face softened with an expression of tenderness, and his gaze locked onto her.
"Vivi, I know I was wrong before. While you've been gone, I've realized how much I messed up. Let me take you back home, okay?"
Once upon a time, Lavinia had been fooled over and over by that same gentle façade. Each time, she had let her guard down and allowed him to sweet-talk her into returning.
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