After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Chapter 55

She wondered if Sophia knew how much of a jerk he was.

No, he wouldn't be like this around Sophia. He cherished her too much to ever wrong her.

But to Aveline....

She was nothing.

Lucas stared at the closed door, the frustration in his chest growing.

He took a large gulp of water as if it could ease his irritation.

She used to be different.

Why couldn't they just get along as they did before, since they weren't divorced yet?

An hour passed.

There was a knock on Aveline's door.

Groggily, she got up and opened it, seeing Lucas already dressed in a suit, looking at her with a calm expression. "It's time to head to the dinner."

Her hair was down, and her delicate features looked fresh and soft, with a touch of confusion. The sharpness seemed to have faded, leaving a gentler side.

of how she used to be, and his heart

don't have a dress," Aveline said

truly exhausted. She had traveled non-stop

the hotel. lobby. She was afraid to close her eyes, worried she might miss him. As a result, she had only managed to sleep for

replied, "It's already

promptly closed

Lucas frowned. "Aveline?

was she

she reopened the door, her face slightly damp, indicating she had just

room, spotting the black dress on the sofa. She picked

showcasing her figure nor so conservative as to feel suffocating.

at the waist, highlighting her

the back, and she couldn't reach

failed attempts, she opened the door and, without expression, looked at him. "Help me

sweeping her hair over

his gaze falling on her pale back. She was slender, her shoulder blades beautifully shaped. His kisses from last night still lingered in

His eyes darkened at

Taby.

quickly zipped

her hair, took out her bag, and applied light makeup. before looking at him. "Alright,

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