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.

That's what makes it so frustrating." Aveline chuckled. "The court hearing is going to

"Alright."

and explained the situation. They didn't seem to mind; the timing of

she finished her calls, Aveline quietly

looked up to see Russell standing

what brings you here?" Aveline asked,

and uncertainty. "Aveline, are you reconsidering?" Aveline had just finished eating.

said, "Russ, I'm not looking back.

were at the hospital, and you stayed with him all

he's done to

you, are you

staying with him?"

seemed to get the better of him, and he

her intently. "Aveline, I can give you everything you

her eyes for

realizing she

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

strained smile. "So, is