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?"

head. "No, just his usual

laughing. "That's

Aveline sat down beside Selena, grabbing a

"Here you go, babe. Beer won't let you down

"Sounds good."

refuse. Life had been tough lately, and she needed something to take the edge

low, but at least she

cuddled a pillow, lying peacefully on the couch, watching Selena move around the

a hint of

Let's

over to help Aveline to the bedroom. Aveline obediently followed, and once inside, she immediately lay down

couldn't help but chuckle

drink outside. If someone saw you like

"Mm, I know. No drinking

resist pinching her cheek before lying down next to her. "Goodnight,

"Goodnight, Selena."

morning, Aveline was rudely awakened by her phone ringing

the phone without checking who was calling, and answered it with