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."

lingering fear washed over her. Her nose tingled, and tears threatened to fall, but she held them back. Lucas held

asked,

Aveline shook her head.

Then she asked, "What do

eyes met hers. "The elevator doors wouldn't close. Either there was a malfunction, or someone was outside

gaze darkened. "Clearly, in your

face turned pale. "Who

she quickly asked, "Have you

well. He hasn't surfaced at

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

worry about it if you can't remember

in his embrace. Despite everything, she couldn't resist his presence and still felt a sense of dependence on him. A trace of bitterness flashed

home, Lucas received a call from

brow furrowed, but

gentle voice came through. "Lucas, are you and Aveline asleep yet? If not, could

expression immediately became serious.