After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 263

Aveline said, "I'm Aveline Young. I used to work here part-time."

Zane's face lit up with recognition. Yes, yes, you're that young girl! You got into college, didn't you?"

He smiled warmly, remembering the girl who had once stood

stubbornly at his shop's entrance, promising not to cause trouble and only wanting to earn some living expenses.

There were laws against employing child labor, but this determined girl had insisted, vowing she just wanted to work to support herself. She had been quick and efficient whenever customers came in and had shared her dream of going to college and leaving Arthur Town.

Feeling touched, Zane reluctantly agreed to employ her without much. expectation. He thought she might last a few days before quitting, like many young people who couldn't handle the hard work. But to his surprise, she had worked there for three years.

Zane had grown fond of the girl, treating her like the daughter he never had, often cooking special treats for her.

"Yes, I did." Aveline nodded, her eyes shimmering with emotion.

She cherished the warmth and kindness she had found here, a stark

to much of her

that you're here, make yourself

to run your business, and besides, I didn't

and he nodded approvingly. "This young man looks promising. Is he your boyfriend?

didn't deny it. Instead, she

this unfamiliar side of Aveline and taking in the small, somewhat rundown barbecue

to work

of suspicion, he had never truly delved into her past. Now, however, a sudden desire

clean up two tables before sitting beside Lucas. "Did you

to work here, you should

"Alright."

didn't hesitate. She picked up the menu and began writing down her choices, then headed to

cheerful voices emanated from the kitchen, warming

returned, she carried a plate of skewers. "Here, try these.

Zane used to make special treats for