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?'

as he walked over, "are you tired?

want to rest?"

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clutched Aveline's hand. "I want my granddaughter-in-law to

Aveline said, "Alright."

started to walk back to the

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

had used to call him sounded a bit insulting, didn't

supported Barbara.

she'll run away, and you'll regret it. It'll

is a very, very bitter feeling. You

needed to understand that once something

listened, saying

glanced at him, her

he

office. If it weren't for Barbara causing a

of bitterness spread within her, and she

group, feeling like they were a happy family while she was just