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

repeatedly. "That's great, I always knew you were destined for great things. Now that you're here, make yourself at home. Sit down and eat whatever you like.

was touched. "How could I? You need to run your business, and besides, I didn't come here

to Lucas, and he nodded approvingly. "This young man looks promising. Is he your boyfriend? You have good

Instead, she smiled and went to help

stood aside, observing this unfamiliar side of Aveline and taking in the small,

used to

brows furrowed. While he had investigated her background out of suspicion, he had never truly delved into her past. Now, however, a sudden desire to understand

before sitting

replied, "Since you used to work here, you

"Alright."

the menu and began

cheerful voices emanated from the kitchen, warming Lucas's

carried a plate of

to make special treats for her,