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."

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. Once inside the car, the warmth surrounded her, and her cold body began

Lucas asked, "Did

Aveline shook her head.

she asked, "What

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

gaze darkened. "Clearly, in your case, it

pale. "Who would do that? And

quickly asked,

hidden well. He hasn't surfaced at

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

if you can't remember He pulled her

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

home, Lucas received

brow furrowed, but he answered,

gentle voice came through. "Lucas, are you and Aveline asleep yet? If

became serious. "I'll be right