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."

scent, Aveline finally relaxed, but a wave of lingering fear washed over her. Her nose tingled, and tears threatened to fall, but she held them back. Lucas held her as they left the building.

Lucas asked, "Did you see

Aveline shook her head.

she asked, "What do

"The elevator doors wouldn't close. Either there was a malfunction, or someone was outside pressing the

darkened. "Clearly, in your

pale. "Who would do

quickly asked, "Have you found

hidden well. He hasn't surfaced at all

sighed. "His absence is the biggest threat. He always said I ruined

worry about it if you can't remember He pulled her close, soothing her

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

were nearing home, Lucas received a call from the Tudor

brow furrowed, but he answered,

asleep yet? If not, could you come over? Your grandmother's condition doesn't seem

became serious. "I'll be