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

Chapter 858

"Okay." Aveline nodded, settling into the car to wait.

Leo called for a tow truck, which took about forty minutes to arrive.

After the car was towed, they began walking toward the bus stop. The two-kilometer walk took nearly twenty minutes, with frequent breaks due to Aveline's weakened state.

By the time they reached the stop near Maple Gardens, night had already fallen. The winter sky grew dark early, and the cold evening air hung around them.

Aveline turned to Leo and said, "Come up with me for a bit. Have some tea and rest."

Leo shook his head. "No need. I'm just glad I got you home safely. Here's my number-call me if you ever need anything."

Aveline felt a pang of guilt. He had helped her so much, and she had done nothing in return.

"You haven't eaten dinner yet, right? I'm a good cook. Stay for a meal before you go," she insisted again.

Leo was about to decline, but his stomach growled loudly, betraying him. They both laughed.

"Well, I guess I can't say no to that," Leo said, amused.

smiled, and together they walked toward Maple

the sight of a figure crouched on the floor by the entrance, arms wrapped around their knees, eyes blank and distant. "Selena!" Aveline rushed over, kneeling

blinked, startled, and rubbed her eyes as if

dreaming?

quickly grabbed her hands, stopping her. "It's me. I'm back. I'm

a moment, Selena

a sudden sob, she threw her

death! You have no idea how worried I've been these past few days... Where did you

clinging to Aveline

her tight, feeling the weight of her friend's

grew misty

said softly, "Alright, alright, I'm fine now. Let's go inside, okay? It's

with tears, pouted

couldn't help but chuckle, helping her friend to

Selena noticed Leo. "Aren't you

could finish, she hiccupped

amused. "Yes, it's

inside. It's freezing