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

opened, they were met with the sight of a figure crouched on the floor by the entrance, arms wrapped around their knees,

and rubbed her eyes as if trying

dreaming?

quickly grabbed her hands, stopping her. "It's me. I'm back. I'm okay, you're not dreaming. I really

a moment, Selena was frozen

sudden sob, she threw her arms around

how worried I've been

wept, clinging to Aveline like she was

tight, feeling the

grew

"Alright, alright, I'm fine

streaked with tears, pouted pitifully,

helping her friend to

Selena noticed Leo.

she could finish, she hiccupped loudly, catching

nodded, amused. "Yes,

inside. It's freezing out