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."

instructed

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

came out, she saw the ginger tea on the table. Lucas had removed his outer coat and said firmly,

refuse. She picked up the cup and drank it all. A warm, comforting feeling

relaxed a bit as

should visit the Tudor family home once a week. And we'll need to remarry." Though their

on the remarriage for now. If anyone asks, we can explain. We can

that they were planning to hold a wedding ceremony, potentially

sooner they could catch the mastermind, the safer Aveline would be. Lucas studied her for a long moment before

After all, we're just acting. Once this is over, your and I

of coldness passed through Lucas' eyes, but

we'll do it

asked, "How do you

with Sophia as the main instigator. Aveline had nearly lost her life. If Lucas hadn't arrived, she