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.

couldn't help

saw Sophia hugging the prosthetic leg and sobbing, it made her even

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

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and here Aveline was,

a deep breath to regain her composure, then headed straight into her

was late and she needed rest, Aveline chose to push the matter aside. With Lucas gone over there, he likely wouldn't return tonight. Closing the door with that in

Sophia into the room, easing her onto the sofa. Without a word, he took the prosthetic

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refused again. "Lucas, don't. I can do

said calmly, "If you want me to guilt-trip me, it'd be better to let

froze at his

in disbelief, "What... what

meet hers. "Isn't

stopped

and her heart sank deeper into

known Lucas was cold and distant. Even when they

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

saying such

knew she'd sacrificed her leg for him, and