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

out laughing. "That's a pretty

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

her a beer. "Here you go, babe. Beer won't

"Sounds good."

didn't refuse. Life had been tough lately, and she needed

tolerance for alcohol was low, but

lying peacefully on the couch, watching Selena move

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

smiled. "I'm coming, I'm coming. Let's go to the bedroom

the bedroom. Aveline obediently followed, and once

help but

you really shouldn't drink outside. If

"Mm, I know.

cheek before lying down next

"Goodnight, Selena."

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

calling, and answered it with irritation.