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

Aveline's body tensed, instinctively wanting to struggle, but she forced herself to remain still. She knew this was what he ultimately wanted; everything that happened before was just a prelude. She had already prepared herself mentally for this.

But just when she expected him to take the next step, he simply held her for a long time. Aveline's body remained rigid, her lips pressed into a tight line.

Lucas could sense her tension. The living room was so quiet that the subtle sound of their intertwined breathing was the only thing that broke the silence.

Suddenly, Lucas released her, his deep, magnetic voice cool as he said, "Goodbye."

Aveline froze, surprised by his words. She looked at him, confused.

Lucas frowned, "What's with that expression? Are you disappointed?"

Aveline quickly stood up. "It's late. I'll head home now."

Without waiting for a response, she hurried out. Lucas watched her retreating figure until the door closed, cutting off his view.

He pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and let the smoke cloud his face, obscuring the emotions in his dark, sharp eyes.

he was probably always after just one thing. After

as watching a ridiculous TV drama, brought him a quiet sense of contentment. It

Lucas tried to suppress the chaos in his mind. If he enjoyed being with her this much, then he would just have to find a way to keep her from

returned home, she still felt a bit dazed. Lucas had actually let her go

it

trying to do? After wasting an entire evening, he still hadn't said whether he would leave Sidney alone or

then headed to the bathroom to take a

morning, when Lucas opened his door, he

I made breakfast for you," Aveline said with a light smile, handing

walked past her and moved to the window,

"What are you looking

just checking if pigs are flying today,"

had to show some sincerity. They couldn't keep parting

discussions.

the situation. She decided to go along with his whims, as long as she could achieve her goal. Lucas walked back over, took the lunchbox, and