After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 503

Lucas suddenly stood up, his commanding presence enveloping Aveline as he placed his hands on either side of her, trapping her in his arms. His sudden closeness made Aveline tense up immediately, her clear eyes revealing a hint of wariness as she looked at him.

"What are you doing?"

Lucas chuckled softly, his piercing gaze fixed on her as he said in a low voice, "Aveline, when did you become so wicked?"

Aveline's lips curved into a cold smile. "I didn't want to be like this, but you all forced me to."

She could have lived a simple, carefree life. It was his forceful entry into her world, his refusal to let go, and the pressure and jealousy from others that had turned her into what she was now. She hadn't wanted this either.

Aveline lowered her eyes, a trace of sadness appearing in them.

Seeing this, Lucas felt an inexplicable discomfort. Noticing her damp hair, he suddenly stood up and left, returning moments later with a hairdryer.

me dry

frowned and refused, "No need,

yourself," Lucas replied, "but I

paused, then

somewhat, but not significantly. She didn't dwell on it. Whether he changed or

her hair as Lucas' fingers gently combed through it. His movements were slow and gentle. Aveline leaned back into the sofa, her eyes half-closed in comfort. Drowsiness overcame her, and her eyelids grew heavier. By the time

hairdryer aside and gazed at her sleeping face, a sigh passing through his heart. Winning her back would

She stirred slightly, her eyelashes fluttering as if she might wake at any

her emotions. Soon, she calmed down

and kissed

frowned, quickly grabbed the phone, and swiftly left the

the bedroom door behind

the hospital? Are you hurt?" As soon as the call connected, Selena fired