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

Chapter 1018

"You're right," Aaron said softly as he sat down beside her, pulling her into his arms. His voice was gentle, but there was a chilling resolve in his eyes.

Selena leaned against his chest, thinking about everything that had happened. It all felt surreal. She was just an ordinary person, yet here she was, caught up in such dangerous circumstances. "Unbelievable," she thought.

Just then, her phone rang from where it sat on the coffee table. Aaron, with his long reach, picked it up easily. They both saw it was an unknown number. "Do you want to answer it?"

Selena shook her head. "Nah, I never answer unknown numbers. What if it's some scammer trying to steal my money?"

Her comment made Aaron chuckle, and he hung up the call. But the phone rang again. Once, twice-it became more persistent, making them both a little wary. "Give it to me. I'll see who it is," Selena said, extending her hand.

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came a soft, familiar voice. "Why haven't you been answering my calls? Can't we just

frosty. "I've told you plenty

on the other end continued, "Selena, no matter what, we're still family-the closest people in this world. Can we meet and clear up the misunderstandings? I miss you." Selena scoffed.

frustration wash over her. Wanting

the study, Aaron had been on the phone with Lucas, discussing their next steps. When he finally came out, he noticed that Selena wasn't in the living room anymore. He walked back to the bedroom and found her lying on the bed, already fast asleep. Aaron quietly walked over and pulled the blanket up over her. She looked so peaceful, but

forehead, promising silently that

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part. Things had finally calmed

The butler had paid him to deliver Selena to

to