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?"

shook her head. "No, just his usual

laughing. "That's a

washing her hands, Aveline sat down beside Selena, grabbing a piece of fried chicken.

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

"Sounds good."

Life had been tough lately, and she needed

alcohol was low, but at least she was home, where it didn't matter

a pillow, lying peacefully on the couch, watching Selena

a hint of a pout. "Why aren't you

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

Aveline to the bedroom. Aveline obediently

couldn't help but

"Ave, you really shouldn't drink outside. If someone saw you like this, they might ust

nodded earnestly. "Mm, I know. No

cheek before lying down next

"Goodnight, Selena."

morning, Aveline was rudely awakened by her phone ringing

was calling, and