After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Lucas didn't hang up after speaking. She could hear the sound of him getting out of the car, followed by the hurried footsteps.

Aveline gripped her phone tightly, her hand repeatedly pressing the close button. This time, the elevator doors finally closed.

Her heart, which had been in her throat, suddenly eased.

"The elevator doors closed," Aveline said, realizing her legs had gone weak.

"Don't get out until you reach the first floor," Lucas instructed.

"Okay," Aveline replied, keeping the call connected.

Fortunately, the elevator soon reached the first floor. By then, the building was empty.

When the elevator doors opened, she saw Lucas standing at the entrance and rushed out to him.

Lucas immediately embraced her, his voice soothing. "It's okay. I'll find out what happened."

over her. Her nose tingled, and tears threatened to fall, but she held them back. Lucas held her as they left the building. Once inside

asked, "Did you see

Aveline shook her head.

she asked,

Either there was a malfunction, or someone was outside pressing the open button, preventing the

gaze darkened. "Clearly, in your case,

"Who would

asked, "Have you

"No, he's hidden well.

He always said I ruined him, but I don't even remember

if you can't remember He pulled her

she couldn't resist his presence and still felt

nearing home, Lucas received a call from the Tudor family

brow furrowed, but he

and Aveline asleep yet? If not,

immediately became serious. "I'll