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."

but she held them back. Lucas held her as they left

hand, Lucas asked, "Did you see

Aveline shook her head.

she asked,

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

darkened. "Clearly, in your

"Who would do that? And

Darren, she quickly asked,

replied, "No, he's hidden well. He hasn't surfaced

is the biggest threat. He always said I ruined him, but I don't even remember who he

if you can't remember He pulled

in his embrace. Despite everything, she couldn't resist his presence and still felt a sense of dependence on

home, Lucas received a

furrowed, but

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

immediately became serious. "I'll be right