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

her head. "I have

"It was

impossible!" Aveline's face paled as

it have

would he do something

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 even

had never once suspected him. How could it

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 life, and you

voice was distant as she muttered, "I need

you need anything, you know where to find me," Gernard said as he

en

beautifully decorated, and comfortably warm, with the subtle signs of the approaching New Year visible

a coldness she couldn't shake. Wrapping her arms around herself, she

she had shared with Russell-the memories flooding back. They had been through so