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

Chapter 503

Lucas suddenly stood up, his commanding presence enveloping Aveline as he placed his hands on either side of her, trapping her in his arms. His sudden closeness made Aveline tense up immediately, her clear eyes revealing a hint of wariness as she looked at him.

"What are you doing?"

Lucas chuckled softly, his piercing gaze fixed on her as he said in a low voice, "Aveline, when did you become so wicked?"

Aveline's lips curved into a cold smile. "I didn't want to be like this, but you all forced me to."

She could have lived a simple, carefree life. It was his forceful entry into her world, his refusal to let go, and the pressure and jealousy from others that had turned her into what she was now. She hadn't wanted this either.

Aveline lowered her eyes, a trace of sadness appearing in them.

Seeing this, Lucas felt an inexplicable discomfort. Noticing her damp hair, he suddenly stood up and left, returning moments later with a hairdryer.

"Let me dry your hair."

refused, "No need, I

replied, "but I want to

then didn't stop

but not significantly. She didn't dwell on it. Whether he changed or not held no meaning

warm air from the dryer flowed through her hair as Lucas' fingers gently combed through it. His movements were slow and gentle. Aveline leaned back into the sofa, her eyes half-closed in comfort. Drowsiness overcame her, and her eyelids grew heavier. By

at her sleeping face, a sigh passing through his heart. Winning her back would be no

and placed her on the bed. She stirred slightly, her eyelashes fluttering as if she might wake at

head, soothing her emotions. Soon, she calmed

leaned down and kissed her

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vibrate. He frowned, quickly grabbed the

behind

are you? Did you go to the hospital? Are you hurt?" As soon as the call connected, Selena fired off a barrage of questions. Lucas replied coldly, "She's

her phone? Where's Ave? What have you done