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

Maple Garden.

Aveline stepped into the elevator when her phone pinged-it was a message from Selena inviting her to dinner that evening. She felt drained all day and didn't have the energy to go out, but she also didn't feel like cooking for herself once she got home. She quickly replied, asking where they would eat.

Selena's call came almost immediately.

"How about some barbecue? I think I've been working out too much lately. I've dropped a few pounds and need to make up for it," Selena said.

Aveline raised an eyebrow. "What kind of workouts have you been doing?"

Selena laughed and replied with a wink, "The bedroom kind."

Aveline sighed. "... Forget I asked."

She said, "Where are we eating? Send me the location."

"Got it."

After hanging up, Aveline pressed the elevator's ground floor button.

Beside her, Lucas also received a call.

Seeing her press the button for the first floor, he glanced over and asked, "Got something going on?"

a nod,

to tell

faintly amused smile playing on

Aveline asked, "Why are you looking at

admiring your beauty... makes me want to

the urge to roll her eyes and silently

low chuckle

and they reached the ground floor quickly. One after the other, they exited. Aveline, not in the mood to drive, headed straight for the subway station. Lucas, meanwhile, went to get his

a mix of unspoken emotions stirred quietly within

and inviting; the aroma of grilled meat filled the air as soon as Aveline stepped

"Over here!"

called out,

followed the sound,

table. As she

curiously. "What's wrong?

Surf.

a bit pale, her eyes showing

"Busy

a knowing look. "I thought you'd be too worried about Lucas

remained

persisted, "Ave, have you not noticed that your attitude toward Lucas has softened quite a