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

Chapter 875

"No, Aveline, you're overthinking this," Gernard said urgently, his gaze sincere. "You probably don't know this, but every time I saw you before, I felt this strange sense of connection, like I wanted to be closer to you. At the time, I just thought it was odd, but looking back His voice softened as he continued, "When I found out you were my sister, I was genuinely happy. Don't say things like that again-it'll really upset me."

now, I think that was the bond of family-it's just that I didn't realize it."

Aveline smiled at him. "That's why I wanted to clear the air. It avoids so many misunderstandings."

"You're right." Gernard nodded in agreement, then glanced at the elegant box in front of her. "Now, go ahead and open it."

"Okay." Aveline nodded and opened the box, revealing a beautiful gemstone bracelet, its stones clear and radiant.

Her eyes lit up as she exclaimed, "I love this bracelet!"

Gernard's face broke into a smile. "I'm glad you like it."

"There's something I've been meaning to tell you," he said, his expression suddenly more serious.

"Oh?" Aveline, still admiring the bracelet, looked up at him in curiosity. "What is it?"

who was behind it?" Gernard asked, his eyes watching her

head.

"It was

impossible!" Aveline's face paled as she

it have been

he do

away during her captivity. It suddenly clicked-her captor must have known her, which explained why they kept her blinded. And now, hearing Gernard say it was Russell... it started to

face turned

him. How could

"I knew it would be hard for you to accept, which is why I've kept it from you for so long. But this is your

voice was distant as she muttered, "I need some time to process

find me," Gernard said as he stood

en

the subtle signs of the approaching New Year

surroundings, Aveline felt an icy chill deep within her soul, a coldness she couldn't shake. Wrapping her arms around herself, she tried to fight

the moments she had shared with Russell-the memories flooding back. They had been through so much together, and he had helped her