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."

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

her hand, Lucas asked,

Aveline shook her head.

asked, "What do

doors wouldn't close. Either there was a malfunction, or someone was outside

"Clearly, in your

face turned pale. "Who would do

of Darren, she quickly asked, "Have you found Darren

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

He always said I ruined him, but I don't

can't remember He pulled her close,

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

received a call

brow furrowed, but he answered,

you and Aveline asleep yet? If not, could

serious. "I'll