Finding Love in the Boss’s Embrace After Divorce

Chapter 1067 Alivia Felt Sorry for Him

He suddenly asked, and Alivia was momentarily puzzled, almost unable to grasp his meaning. After a moment of thought, she understood he was referring to what she had said while eating.

She looked at the man beside her with some surprise, "I don't have a boyfriend. I said that to avoid any misunderstandings with Lucas."

Given the circumstances at the time, she was afraid that continuing the conversation would be awkward, so she made up something on the spot.

The man's gaze fixed on her fair face, and that hint of strangeness in his heart quietly dissipated, but his expression remained tense, "If you don't have one, don't lie to Lucas. I don't want Lucas to be hurt."

"Hurt?" Alivia blinked her eyes, not seeing anything wrong, "He didn't feel hurt, did he? Besides, he was young and probably doesn't even know what it means to like someone. I just wanted to avoid any awkwardness."

Unexpectedly, Bert seemed unconcerned, "I'm not awkward, and I don't overthink it."

he didn't like her

bothered her. She couldn't help but complain, "If you don't care, then what's wrong with me saying I have a boyfriend? He's

which had just

nothing between you and me, and saying that I have a boyfriend just helps avoid any suspicions." Alivia's tone carried a hint of annoyance

feelings were being rejected and dismissed, making her

he didn't even want to bother speaking. He walked past her

up. When they reached the elevator, she stepped in, and as the doors closed, their reflections appeared on

of the day, she asked

casually yet imposingly. He only glanced at her briefly

was used to his way of interaction, so she continued, "How long has he been living

years," This time, he replied

this man cherished those five years, otherwise,