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

Chapter 464

Lucas didn't hang up after speaking. She could hear the sound of him getting out of the car, followed by the hurried footsteps.

Aveline gripped her phone tightly, her hand repeatedly pressing the close button. This time, the elevator doors finally closed.

Her heart, which had been in her throat, suddenly eased.

"The elevator doors closed," Aveline said, realizing her legs had gone weak.

"Don't get out until you reach the first floor," Lucas instructed.

"Okay," Aveline replied, keeping the call connected.

Fortunately, the elevator soon reached the first floor. By then, the building was empty.

When the elevator doors opened, she saw Lucas standing at the entrance and rushed out to him.

Lucas immediately embraced her, his voice soothing. "It's okay. I'll find out what happened."

Wrapped in his cool scent, Aveline finally relaxed, but a wave of lingering fear washed over her. Her nose tingled, and tears threatened to fall, but she held them back. Lucas held her as they left the building. Once inside the car, the warmth surrounded her, and her cold body began to thaw.

Lucas asked, "Did

Aveline shook her head.

asked,

you

eyes met hers. "The elevator doors wouldn't close. Either there was a malfunction, or someone was outside pressing the

in your case, it was

"Who would

Darren, she quickly asked,

hidden well.

the biggest threat. He always said I ruined

worry about it

pulled her close, soothing her

in his embrace. Despite everything, she couldn't resist his presence and still felt a sense of dependence

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home, Lucas received a call from

but

"Lucas, are you and Aveline asleep yet? If not, could you come

immediately became serious. "I'll be right

up and instructed the driver to