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

Chapter 261

Aveline put down her phone and looked at him. "Taking care of your doesn't require me to buy local specialties."

Lucas responded, "Eating the local specialties might help me recover faster."

Aveline sighed and stood up. "Fine, but you better eat them all!"

Lucas watched her storm out, feeling irritated himself. He tugged at his tie, feeling a growing sense of frustration. Things hadn't always. been like this.

A year ago, they were so happy together.

Lucas closed his eyes briefly.

Aveline quickly returned within an hour, setting

down the local specialties in front of him and raising her chin. "Here you go. Enjoy your meal."

Lucas's temple throbbed. "Aveline, are you doing this on purpose?"

Aveline spoke earnestly. "These are Arthur Town's specialties. Look at this colorful bracelet, isn't it pretty? And this intricately embroidered handkerchief is a true cultural gem. You wanted local specialties, and I brought you all of them."

She pulled out a chair and sat in front of him. "Lucas, I did exactly what you asked. If you have a problem with it, you're just being unreasonable."

glared at

incredibly pleased, especially seeing him frustrated. She was

Lucas' phone rang. He glanced at it, his expression changing

Aveline's smile froze instantly.

Just her luck!

good mood

came through. "Lucas, are you still

"Yes" Lucas replied indifferently.

be back?"

back once things

replied, "How about I come over to keep you

you so much."

gaze shifted to Aveline's

He had initially intended to agree to Sophia's suggestion, but as the words formed, he found himself saying, "No need. I'm very. busy and won't have time for you." Sophia responded, "Alright then. Just let me know when you get back, and

as if she hadn't

acknowledgment

read her expression, but she remained impassive as if she

realization soured his

he said

refuse this time. Cooking for

up and went into