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."

relaxed, but a wave of 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. Once inside the car, the warmth surrounded her, and her cold body began

Lucas asked, "Did you see

Aveline shook her head.

she asked,

close. Either there was a malfunction, or someone was outside pressing the open button, preventing the doors from

"Clearly, in your case, it was

turned pale. "Who would

quickly asked, "Have

hidden well. He hasn't surfaced

the biggest threat. He always said I ruined him,

if you can't remember

closed her eyes, suddenly feeling too 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 bitterness

Lucas received a call from

furrowed, but he answered,

are you and Aveline asleep yet? If not, could

immediately became serious. "I'll