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 your

"No need, I

"but I want to dry it for

then

vaguely sensed that Lucas had changed somewhat, but not significantly. She didn't dwell on

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 in comfort. Drowsiness overcame her, and her eyelids grew heavier. By the time her hair was dry, Aveline had fallen

set the hairdryer aside and gazed at her sleeping face, a sigh

on the bed. She stirred slightly, her

emotions. Soon, she calmed down and fell

leaned down and kissed her

frowned, quickly grabbed the phone, and swiftly left the

bedroom door behind him, he

are you? Did you go to the hospital? Are you hurt?" As soon as the call connected,