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.

is, he's got every reason to. That's what makes it so frustrating." Aveline chuckled. "The court hearing is going to be delayed, so I'll call

"Alright."

situation. They didn't seem to

finished her calls, Aveline quietly

She looked up to see Russell standing there, his

you

of heaviness and uncertainty. "Aveline, are you reconsidering?" Aveline had just finished eating. She grabbed a

I'm not looking back.

were at the hospital, and

after everything he's done to

are

staying with

to get the better of him,

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

closed her eyes for

she couldn't

smile. "Russ, you've always been so good to me, and

managed a strained smile. "So, is this