After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 286

She gripped the prosthetic leg tightly, her face a mask of grief barely held together. Though she fought to put on a brave front, her trembling gave her away, painting a picture of fragile vulnerability. Aveline said, "Let me take you back. Which floor do you live on?"

"No need."

Sophia refused outrightly and then looked at Lucas. "Goodbye, Lucas."

With that, she hopped towards the elevator, her figure thin and fragile, looking both wretched and delicate.

Suddenly, Lucas walked over and supported her arm. "Let me help you.

Sophia's eyes turned red. "Lucas, it's okay. I can manage on my own..."

Lucas didn't say a word, just continued to support her towards the elevator.

Sophia stared at him, tears falling, her gaze so intense it seemed like it could melt him.

Aveline stood at the doorway, watching the scene intently.

What could she say?

Sophia lost her leg because of Lucas, so he should be responsible for

her.

She understood that.

she couldn't help feeling

when she saw Sophia hugging the prosthetic leg

ulterior motives, Aveline lowered her eyes, feeling guilty for her unkind thoughts.

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here Aveline was,

a deep breath to regain her

over there, he likely wouldn't return tonight. Closing the door with that in

guided Sophia into the room, easing her onto the sofa. Without a word, he took the prosthetic leg from her grasp and began

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don't. I can

me to guilt-trip me, it'd be better to let me

froze at his

disbelief, "What... what are you

to meet

lifted her hand to hit him, but it stopped mid-air, trembling. Lucas, is

shook, and her

when they were engaged, he'd barely

life-saver reminder would pile on the guilt. At least

was saying

her leg for him, and he