After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 116

Lucas was stunned.

He raised his hand to wipe away her tears, but Aveline avoided his touch.

"Don't touch me," she said, wiping her face hurriedly.

Lucas swallowed hard, his eyes fixed on her. "Aveline, you..."

He seemed to want to say something, but the words wouldn't come. He just stared at her, feeling a constricting pain in his chest. Seeing the hurt and sadness in her eyes, he felt lost and panicked. Aveline sniffled. "Lucas, let's divorce, okay? You have so many capable people around you who can protect Sophia. I just want a peaceful life, one without you."

Lucas' lips pressed into a straight line.

What would his life be like without her?

Memories of the past year, the moments they shared, flashed. through his mind.

She appeared to be simple.

But was she really as simple as she seemed?

When she found out his identity, why did she refuse to divorce?

straightened up, closed the passenger door, and let the cold wind blow away his chaotic thoughts. His face regained its usual calmness.

let's discuss it after the month

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"I'll return the money to you now. Let's

took out her phone to transfer the money, but

of the cash

a moment, Aveline didn't know

Lucas glanced at her.

"Next

a

car for a long time until he suddenly asked,

replied in a muffled voice, "Maple

and drove straight

the neighborhood, he stopped the car instead of driving in. He didn't look at her, just took a cigarette out of his pocket and lit it. Aveline glanced at him, frowned, and seemed like she wanted to say something. She moved

out of the car and

his gaze deep and

of smoke enveloped his face,

that moment, his phone rang. He saw it was a