After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

In the car, Aveline gently rubbed her wrists, which had become being bound for so long. Her face was pale, and her clothes were soaked through.

Lucas took out a towel and began wiping her face and neck. Aveline felt a bit uncomfortable and tried to take the towel, saying, "I can do it myself." But Lucas replied, "Didn't you already decide? You should start getting used to this now."

Aveline paused, lowering her gaze.

"Will this really work?" she asked quietly.

"I can't promise that," Lucas said, "but there are people who don't want to see us happy. So, let's be even more affectionate."

Aveline pressed her lips together, not saying anything more.

Luca's gently dried her hair as the car headed directly back to the Tudor mansion.

Feeling cold and clammy, Aveline said, "I'm going to take a shower first. We can discuss everything else after."

then instructed

the shipping container! The coastal winds were frigid, making it easy for her

the table. Lucas had

didn't refuse. She picked up the cup and drank it all. A warm, comforting feeling

relaxed a bit as she sat down on the

visit the Tudor family home once a week. And we'll need to remarry." Though their divorce had been fake,

"Let's hold off on the remarriage for now. If anyone asks, we can explain.

were planning to hold a wedding ceremony, potentially forcing those behind the

safer Aveline would be. Lucas studied her

"Shouldn't I? After all, we're just acting. Once this is over, your

passed through Lucas' eyes, but he lowered his gaze to

"Fine, we'll

you plan to handle today's

main instigator. Aveline had nearly lost her life. If Lucas hadn't arrived, she might have already been drifting out to sea in