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.

dry

and refused, "No need,

yourself," Lucas replied, "but I want to dry it

paused, then

didn't dwell on it. Whether he changed or not held no meaning

dryer flowed through 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

set the hairdryer aside and gazed at her sleeping face, a sigh passing through his heart. Winning her back would be no

her up and placed her on the bed. She stirred slightly, her eyelashes fluttering

stroked her head, soothing her emotions. Soon, she calmed

leaned down and kissed her

her phone began to vibrate. He frowned, quickly grabbed the phone, and swiftly left the

the bedroom door behind him,

Did you go to the hospital? Are you hurt?" As soon as the call connected, Selena fired off a barrage of questions. Lucas replied coldly,