After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 310

Aveline didn't hear his words; she had already fallen asleep.

At some point, the rain had stopped. When Aveline woke up again, was already daylight. She felt weak and sore all over and coughed a couple of times.

"Awake? Are you hungry?"

A tired, raspy voice came from beside her. Aveline turned her head and saw Russell sitting on the sofa. His short hair was a bit messy, and his eyes showed signs of fatigue. She sat up and said, "Russ, did you stay up all night?"

Russell replied, "Yes, I kept an eye on you, afraid something might happen."

He stared at her intently after speaking. Aveline paused, then looked at him gratefully. "Russ, thank you. If only we were truly family."

> Russell fell silent.

A hint of frustration flickered in his eyes. Did she really not see him in a romantic light at all?

How was he supposed to deal with this?

Russell irritably ran a hand through his hair.

Seeing this, Aveline quickly asked, "Russ, what's wrong?

With his head down, hands tangled in his hair, he muttered, "My head itches."

Aveline's lips twitched slightly.

there was a knock

"Come in,"

his expression returning to its usual

and the butler appeared, looking quite

an

butler replied, "It's Lucas

"Ha!" Russell scoffed.

turned to Aveline. "He's probably here for

knew Lucas would come looking for

see him. She

"Russ, is there another way

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again? But how long can you keep running like this?" Aveline lowered her gaze and said, "I just don't want to see him right now." "Leave it to me," Russell said, standing up and heading towards the door. As he walked out, he added, Just rest well. You don't need to

just-"Aveline

you say I'm like a family to you? Then listen to me," Russell said, pausing at the doorway

Aveline felt immense gratitude.

had helped her time and

didn't know how she