After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 28

Lucas frowned and hung up the phone, then walked out.

In the garden, Sophia had already approached Barbara. She held out a cotton candy shaped like a kitten. "Madam Barbara, look at this cute little kitten."

Barbara's eyes lit up when she saw the cotton candy, but she didn't take it. Instead, she tugged on Aveline's hand.

"Granddaughter-in-law, you get me cotton candy. I don't like kittens; I like bunnies."

From the moment Sophia appeared, Aveline had instinctively tensed up. But when she heard Barbara's voice, she suddenly relaxed. An indescribable feeling welled up inside her, making her feel a bit sad and "Okay, I'll get you one," Aveline said.

Barbara smiled brightly. "My granddaughter-in-law is the best."

Sophia, still holding the cotton candy, froze awkwardly. She slowly withdrew her hand and looked at Aveline. "Madam Barbara likes you very much."

Aveline replied calmly, "She just happens to find me pleasing."

Sophia smiled slightly, lowering her eyes with a hint of

displeasure flashing in them.

'What did she mean by that?

'Was she implying that I didn't please Barbara?'

walked over, "are

want to rest?"

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Aveline's hand. "I want my

Aveline said, "Alright."

supported Barbara and started to

Lucas wasn't following. She immediately waved him over. "Grandson, come here!" Aveline couldn't help

tone she had used to call him sounded a

supported Barbara. "Let's

or she'll run away, and you'll regret it. It'll be too late

Lucas. "Let me tell you, regret is

needed to understand that once something

listened, saying

at him, her clear eyes shimmering

How could he possibly

lawyer's office. If it weren't for Barbara causing a

within her, and she forced herself

the group, feeling like they were a