Chapter 283

Evelyn found the entire exchange baffling. Without another word, she turned to leave. But Lucas seemed to sense her intent. Unbothered by her distant and chilly demeanor, he casually slipped off the coat draped over his arm and placed it over her shoulders. "Keep it on. The temperature's probably going to drop later." Evelyn hadn't expected such a thoughtful gesture. She didn't even have time to refuse. By the time she reacted, the coat, still warm from his body, was already resting on her. Along with the familiar hint of his usual cologne, she also caught a faint, lingering trace of a woman's perfume. It was subtle but undeniably there. Someone else had worn or touched this coat before he gave it to her. Her expression instantly turned colder. Without a second thought, she grabbed the coat and tossed it back into the crook of his arm. "Thanks, but I don't need it." Her movement was swift and direct. The rejection was unmistakable, her distance crystal clear. Lucas didn't flinch