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

Aveline's expression darkened instantly. "So, your happiness is built on my suffering?"

Lucas replied calmly, "If you're feeling hurt, you can always come to me for protection."

Aveline let out a bitter laugh. "Protection? As your mistress?"

Lucas didn't respond, simply watching her with that faint, mocking smile.

The thought was nothing short of insulting to Aveline. Give up the role of his wife to become his mistress? Not a chance.

She turned and stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

"Bang!"

Lucas closed his eyes for a moment, the smirk fading from his face. He walked over to the liquor cabinet, poured himself a drink, and slowly sipped it. His gaze fixed on the dark night outside, though his eyes were even darker.

...

When Aveline returned home, Selena immediately asked, "Did he give you a hard time?"

her head. "No, just his usual

laughing. "That's a pretty

sat down beside Selena, grabbing a piece of fried chicken. "Mmm... food never lets

won't let

"Sounds good."

didn't refuse. Life had been tough lately, and she needed something to take the edge

Aveline was already feeling tipsy. Her tolerance for alcohol was low, but at least she was home, where it didn't

pillow, lying peacefully on the couch, watching Selena

playful, with a hint of a pout. "Why aren't you coming over

smiled. "I'm coming, I'm coming. Let's go

Aveline to the bedroom. Aveline obediently followed, and once inside,

couldn't help but

drink outside. If someone saw you like this, they might ust carry you

nodded earnestly. "Mm, I know. No

her cheek before lying down next to

"Goodnight, Selena."

in the morning, Aveline was rudely awakened by her phone ringing She frowned

checking who was calling, and answered it with irritation. "Who