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."

also ready. After washing her hands, she handed a file folder

you just

"Sort of. After the divorce, I

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you blame

Selena set the items down and cupped Aveline's face in her hands. "Is that

was taken aback, staring at Selena for

love put food on the table? Money is more reliable. I'm planning to pick a good day to move and then quit

that her optimism was just on the

settlement in hand, their marriage was truly over.

sharing my joy with you. Didn't

be hurting, Ave. If you're sad, just cry

"Alright, let's eat

"Okay, let's eat!"

nodded, opening the bottle of alcohol. "You can't drink,

glass against Aveline's glass and took a big gulp.

known Selena would react this way, she wouldn't

she passed out. Aveline made some ginger tea for her and helped