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."

hands, she handed a file folder to Selena. "Here, take a look

you just

of. After the divorce, I

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blame me for looking

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

was taken aback, staring at Selena

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

Knowing Aveline well, she understood that her optimism was just

was truly over. All that was left

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

you must be hurting, Ave. If you're sad, just cry it out. It's okay, I promise I

laughed. "Alright, let's eat before the

"Okay, let's eat!"

"You can't drink, so

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

would react this way, she wouldn't have

but Selena drank until she passed out. Aveline made some