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."

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

hand, Lucas asked, "Did you see

Aveline shook her head.

asked,

close. Either there was a malfunction, or someone was

your case, it

pale. "Who would do that?

Darren, she quickly asked, "Have

well. He hasn't surfaced at all

biggest threat. He always said I ruined him, but

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

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

received

brow furrowed, but he

asleep yet? If not, could you come over? Your grandmother's

became serious. "I'll be right