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."

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 to

hand, Lucas asked, "Did

Aveline shook her head.

asked, "What

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

in your case, it was

"Who would do that?

quickly asked, "Have

he's hidden well. He

threat. He always said

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

She just stayed in his embrace. Despite everything, she couldn't resist his presence and still felt

they were nearing home, Lucas received a call from the

furrowed, but he

are you and Aveline asleep yet? If not, could you come over? Your grandmother's condition doesn't

serious.