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."

tingled, and tears threatened to fall, but she held them back. Lucas

her hand, Lucas asked, "Did you see

Aveline shook her head.

she asked, "What

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

gaze darkened. "Clearly, in your case, it

face turned pale. "Who would do

Darren, she quickly asked, "Have you found

hidden well. He hasn't surfaced at

absence is the biggest threat. He always said I

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

tired to 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 of

they were nearing home, Lucas received a call from

furrowed, but

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

expression immediately became serious. "I'll be right