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

Chapter 265

Lucas' eyes gazed intently at Aveline Seeing her slightly tipsy state, asked, "Does it really matter?"

In the face of those events, did love really matter?

he

Aveline felt her consciousness growing hazy, but she clung to a shred of clarity. "Of course, it matters. If you love her, then we... we..."

She really couldn't hold her liquor. Just half a bottle of beer, and she was already losing her grip on reality.

Lucas stared at her. "We what?"

Aveline slumped onto the table. "Then we can't go on."

Lucas' expression darkened immediately. Watching her flushed face as she drifted off to sleep, unlike before when she would cling to him, he felt an unexpected pang of disappointment. But ending things like this wasn't an option.

He reached out, gently tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, and gazed at her intently. In a low voice, he murmured, "Aveline, if you had agreed to the divorce back then, you might be free now. But it's too late."

At that moment, Zane approached, smiling as he saw their state. Young man, she never could hold her liquor. You should keep an eye on her and stop her from drinking. It could lead to trouble." Lucas nodded slightly. "I understand."

Zane waved him off. "No need. Consider this a homecoming meal.

chuckled and watched as Lucas effortlessly picked Aveline

with one arm.

parked the car by the roadside. Secing Lucas carrying Aveline,

your injury alright?" Desmond asked

calmly, settling into the car. "Let's go

"Yes, sir," Desmond replied.

Desmond hesitated before speaking. "Mr.

Arthur Town. He said he feels ashamed to face you but wants to protect you

Lucas' brow furrowed immediately.

the growing tension in the air, Desmond straightened up

"Have

Aveline; how could Lucas expect Brian to protect Aveline diligently? Reading Desmond's thoughts, Lucas added coldly, "If anything goes wrong

Desmond

Celestial Heights. Desmond helped

noticed someone

approached and patted the person's shoulder. "You have

his face still somewhat pale, looked up immediately. "What