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."

Lucas replied, then instructed the kitchen to

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

tea on the table. Lucas had removed his outer coat and said

cup and drank it all. A warm, comforting feeling spread through

brow relaxed a bit as she sat down on the

go all out. Either you move in here, or I'll go to Maple Garden. We should visit the Tudor family home once a week. And we'll need to remarry."

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

the illusion that they were planning to hold a wedding

her for

met his gaze calmly. "Shouldn't I? After all, we're just acting. Once this is over, your and I will go our separate

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

we'll do it

you plan to handle

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