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

Lucas closed his eyes, clearly looking exhausted. Aveline watched him for a moment without saying anything, then turned and left the room. She was hungry and decided to go out for breakfast.

While she was at the breakfast spot, Selena called her.

"Ave, where did you disappear to so early in the morning?"

"I'm at the hospital," Aveline replied.

Selena paused, then asked, "Are you there to check if he's still alive and able to make it to court?"

Aveline gave a slight smirk. "Real funny, Selena."

Selena teased, "Otherwise, I can't figure out why you'd be at the hospital this early. It couldn't be for love, right?"

Aveline took a sip of her porridge and said, "I came over last night."

"So, you're really doing it out of love," Selena teased again.

Selena's playful banter lifted Aveline's spirits a little. She gave a brief rundown of the situation.

definitely doing it on purpose, and the worst part is, he's got every reason to. That's what makes

"Alright."

lawyers and explained the situation. They didn't seem to

calls, Aveline quietly resumed

table. She looked up to see Russell standing there,

you

mix of heaviness and uncertainty. "Aveline, are you reconsidering?" Aveline had just finished eating. She grabbed a napkin to wipe her mouth before signaling for the server

she paid, Aveline said, "Russ, I'm

and you stayed

after everything he's

you, are you really

staying with

better of him, and he spoke his

intently. "Aveline, I can give you everything you want, and

closed her eyes

realizing she

smile. "Russ, you've always been so good to me, and I truly do see

managed a strained smile. "So, is this where