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

Aveline's eyelashes fluttered, but she remained silent.

Selena was stunned, having never imagined that Lucas had such a tragic past. She opened her mouth to say something but thought better of it and remained quiet.

Instead, she focused on Aveline, knowing that whatever decision needed to be made would ultimately be up to her.

The room fell into a quiet stillness.

After what felt like an eternity, the doors to the emergency room finally opened, and Lucas was wheeled out.

Aaron stepped forward and asked, "How is he?"

Aveline stood up as well, but as she did, her body wobbled slightly. Selena quickly steadied her, preventing her from falling.

The doctor replied, "He has two broken ribs but no other major injuries. He just needs time to recover."

Lucas was moved to a VIP room.

Aaron arranged for 24-hour care to be provided by a nurse.

Standing by the bedside, Aveline gazed at the still-unconscious Lucas for a long moment before reaching out and gently poking his face.

it hurt?" she asked in a voice so soft it was barely

tears at bay and said, "Ave, he's going to be fine. Why don't you go home and freshen up? You'll feel better afterward, okay?" "Okay," Aveline finally

to say

Aveline left with

eyes, immediately searching for Aveline, but saw only Aaron in the

is she..." he

scoffed, "At the state you're in, you're still

his breathing heavy under the oxygen mask. "She

faint relief softened

"That's good..." he murmured.

asking, "Is this really worth it, Lucas? From what I could tell, she didn't seem

his eyes and

are like ill-fated

no point in continuing the conversation, Aaron let

...

home, Aveline took a shower, noticing some scrapes and burns on her body.

had been waiting outside

hesitantly asked, "Ave the court hearing is tomorrow.