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."

she held them back. Lucas held her as they left the building. Once inside the car,

her hand, Lucas asked, "Did you

Aveline shook her head.

Then she asked, "What

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

your case, it was the

"Who

asked,

he's hidden well.

said I ruined him, but I don't even remember who

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

Despite everything, she couldn't resist his presence and still felt a sense of

nearing home, Lucas received a call from the

brow furrowed, but he answered,

you and Aveline asleep yet? If not, could you

immediately became serious.