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 her as they left the building.

hand, Lucas asked,

Aveline shook her head.

asked, "What do

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in your case, it was

face turned pale. "Who would

asked, "Have you found Darren

replied, "No, he's hidden well. He

threat. He always said I ruined him,

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

everything, she couldn't

received a call from the

furrowed, but

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

became serious. "I'll be right