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

Though she couldn't shake the thought that she might have said something like that, Aveline refused to believe it without hearing the recording.

Wait a minute...

If Lucas wanted to stop her, he could easily do it. So why would he worry about her deleting the recording? If he wouldn't let her listen, maybe he was bluffing. Convinced she was onto something, Aveline rolled her eyes in exasperation and left the complex.

She returned to the villa site, but this time she brought some help with her.

Sidney looked around at the vast area and said, "You should've called me yesterday."

Aveline replied, "I didn't realize it was this big. Let's get started."

"Got it."

With two people working, the task went much faster. By noon, they had finished all the measurements.

After double-checking the data to make sure everything was correct, Aveline said, "Let's go. Lunch is on me."

Sidney walked beside her. "Are you cooking?"

Aveline paused, caught off guard.

"Your cooking was really good last time, but we can skip it today. You must be exhausted."

"Sure."

and the place was bustling

asked, "Aveline, has he been

Aveline shook her head. "How about you?

replied, "She's doing well at the hospital, no worries there. But she

smiled. "Once I get through this busy period, I'll go visit

"She'd be thrilled

call from the nurse. His expression

answered quickly, "Hello, Ms.

back here right away! Some woman showed up out of nowhere and is trying

my way. Don't let them touch my

a napkin

Aveline's face immediately mirrored

woman? Who else besides Lucas would go after Sidney

down, Aveline said,

protest, "It's okay, I can

Aveline insisted, "I can call Russell if things get out of

other option,

of them hurried to the hospital. As soon as they stepped out of