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."

go ahead," Lucas replied, then instructed the kitchen

had spent hours in the shipping container! The coastal winds were frigid, making it easy for

the table. Lucas had removed his outer coat and said firmly, "Drink

refuse. She picked up the cup and drank it

a bit as she

Garden. We should visit the Tudor family home once a week. And we'll need

anyone asks, we can explain. We

create the illusion that they were planning to hold a wedding ceremony, potentially forcing

mastermind, the safer Aveline would be. Lucas studied her for a long moment before he said,

just acting. Once this is over, your and I will go our

Lucas' eyes, but he lowered his gaze to

nodded. "Fine, we'll

do you plan

Barbara, with Sophia as the main instigator. Aveline had nearly lost her life. If Lucas hadn't arrived, she might have already been drifting