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?"

"No, just

laughing. "That's a

down beside Selena, grabbing a piece of fried chicken. "Mmm... food

handed her a beer. "Here you go, babe. Beer won't let you down either. After this, you'll sleep

"Sounds good."

been tough lately, and she needed

already feeling tipsy. Her tolerance for alcohol was low, but at least she

lying peacefully on the

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

I'm coming. Let's go to the bedroom and

over to help Aveline to the bedroom. Aveline obediently followed, and once

help but chuckle

drink outside. If someone

earnestly. "Mm, I know. No

cheek before lying down next to

"Goodnight, Selena."

the morning, Aveline was rudely awakened by her phone

without checking who was calling, and answered