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

As Aveline continued to adjust the blueprints and snack on the treats, the afternoon slipped away unnoticed.

The sky outside had grown dark, and the office lights were now aglow, snapping her back to reality.

She realized she had been there much longer than intended.

Logging out of her account, she shut down the laptop and stood up, glancing over at Lucas.

He was still engrossed in his work, his fingers holding a pen as he reviewed each page with a cold, focused expression.

Occasionally, he made notes in the margins.

Not wanting to disturb him, Aveline stretched her arms after sitting for so long, then quietly walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window to admire the night view outside.

The Tudor Group's location was undoubtedly the best, perched high enough to overlook most of the city.

Below, a sea of twinkling lights gathered like a river of stars-a breathtaking view.

now, snowflakes were drifting

eyes softened, her mood feeling

saw her slender

even darker, more

small frame, balanced bone structure, and a straight back. Her waist curved in naturally before flowing into her hips, and her long legs extended beneath her small leather

Aveline's body stiffened.

his hands in front of her, pulling her close against his chest, his chin resting on her shoulder. His voice was

spoke his thoughts

behind half-truths and making things worse. He no longer wanted to think about the past every memory made him wish

was calm as she replied Lucas, this isn't good for either of us.

to herself as

drawn back by the slightest hint of warmth. What had all her previous resolve been for, then?

words, Lucas' breath caught slightly, and then he suddenly asked, "Aveline, you're wavering too, aren't

lashes trembled

all hope in me, so you decided to give up on us."

laugh. "I guess I was a fool, wasn't I? Everything was going so well-why did I ever