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

"Friends?"

Lucas scoffed as if he'd just heard a joke. "Selena's been doing everything she can to push you two together. She's practically ready to throw you an engagement party, and you're telling me it's just friendship?"

Aveline's lips curled slightly. "She just loves playing matchmaker, but I decide who I want to date or make friends with."

Lucas replied, "Then tell her that playing matchmaker will only cause trouble."

Aveline's lips twitched again. Selena would matchmake with any man except Lucas. Her disdain for him ran deep.

Aveline tried again, saying, "So, can you stop targeting Sidney, please?"

Lucas' expression turned colder. "We'll see."

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and he walked out without another word, leaving her with yet another ambiguous answer. Aveline sighed helplessly. Why was it so hard to reach an agreement with him?

...

When she arrived at the studio, she noticed Sidney looking exhausted. It was clear he hadn't rested well the previous night. However, the bruises on his face seemed to have healed a bit, a sign that the ointment was working.

approached him and asked, "Is your

nodded. "Yes, she's stable now, but the sudden discharge and transfer caused her old illness to flare up

bitter smile. "It's all old issues. Even minor ailments can be really tormenting when they flare up." Aveline felt guilty and responsible for causing his

the hospital later," Aveline

with a hint of joy. "Wouldn't that

We're friends. It's only natural

to meet

"Please don't let

rest and

make sure to tell her

...

store to pick up some fruit, snacks, and health supplements before heading to

ward was very quiet, with hardly any sound as they walked through. When they opened the door to the room,

to see you," Sidney said as he walked in, naturally

might like, so I brought

mother, Ruth Fall, smiled warmly. "I'm just happy you came. You didn't have to bring anything. Please,