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

Chapter 718

Chapter 718

Aveline's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at him.

Did he really just say that? Was he possessed or something?

"You don't have to look at me like that," Lucas said, almost as if he could read her thoughts.

A faint smile tugged at his thin lips. "In the past, I only thought about how much I liked your scent, your body, and having you by my side. Even if you were reluctant, as long as you were with me, I felt at ease. So, I never cared about your feelings or whether you wanted to be here or not I just kept you by force."

He continued, "Of course, I still feel the same way. But I think maybe if I try a different approach, I might have a chance to keep you here... to save this marriage of ours that's on the brink of collapse."

As Lucas spoke, he kept his gaze on her, his deep, dark eyes holding a hint of tenderness.

A wave of bitterness rose in Aveline's heart. She couldn't quite describe how she felt.

If he had done this sooner, would things have turned out differently?

lowered her gaze slightly. "But, Lucas, you're a little late

piece of paper that's been crumpled and then smoothed out can never be the same. It

still young, not in our seventies or eighties, too creaky

an empty space inside her, filling her with a

her intently. "Aveline, won't you give

met his eyes

I'll take that

Aveline was speechless.

in his own world. No matter what others said-even the one he claimed to be

and began to walk

long strides effortlessly matching here pace. The black coat draped over his broad shoulders only accentuated his height and commandingo presence.

you want me

paused, biting back her frustration, and

else this time. He picked up a pen and signed his name on

again. When she saw that

the document back

in order, said, "Once I get back and the contract