After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 48

He gave her what she wanted; she should be happy. But just now, her expression didn't seem pleased. Why?

Lucas grew more irritated the more he thought about it. Just then, his phone rang. It was Desmond. "Mr. Tudor, Mr. Hang has arrived."

"Okay, I'll be back right away." Lucas replied coldly, then hung up. He cast a long look in the direction of Aveline's house before turning the car around and leaving.

In the evening, when Selena arrived, Aveline had already prepared four dishes, with two more and a soup still cooking.

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"Ave, there's so much food!" Selena exclaimed excitedly, hugging her and rubbing against her.

Aveline said, "It's alright. Go wait outside; it'll be ready soon."

Selena replied, "Okay, I brought some alcohol."

Aveline sighed, "I can't drink it; I took cold medicine."

Selena was surprised. "You're sick? But you look fine."

Aveline answered, "You'll see why I look fine in a bit."

Aveline brought out two plates of food. The soup was also ready. After washing her hands, she handed a file folder to Selena. "Here, take a look at this." "What's this?" Selena opened it,

Ave, did you just

replied, "Sort of. After the divorce, I became a

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you blame me for

items down and cupped Aveline's face in her hands. "Is that really how it is?

taken aback, staring at Selena

use of being sad? Can love put food on the table? Money is more reliable. I'm planning to pick a good day to move and then quit my job. Do you have any plans coming up? If not, let's go on a world Aveline laid out

her optimism was just on

the divorce settlement in hand, their marriage was truly over.

looking like that? I'm sharing my joy with you. Didn't you always encourage me to dump

If you're sad, just cry it out. It's okay, I promise I won't record

laughed. "Alright, let's eat before the food

"Okay, let's eat!"

of alcohol. "You can't drink, so

clinked her glass against Aveline's glass and took a big

react this way, she wouldn't

Aveline was fine, but Selena drank until she passed out. Aveline made some ginger tea for her and helped her to the guest