After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 561

Aveline looked at him coldly. "It's still better than your reasons for getting close to me."

"You're wrong."

Lucas looked at her with amusement. "I approached you simply because I wanted to possess you. But as for him, the consequences might be more than you can handle." Aveline pressed her lips together, not saying a word. She knew well enough who treated her well and who didn't.

How could she possibly judge Russell's intentions based on a few words from Lucas?

Besides, she had nothing to offer; what could Russell possibly want from her?

She pushed him away. "I have to go to work."

Lucas, however, shut the door behind them, speaking coldly, "You need to go to the hospital first. You're sick, and you need treatment."

Aveline glared at him. "You're the one who's sick!"

Lucas replied, "You know better than anyone how healthy I am, don't you?"

silent, unwilling to continue

firm, insisting on taking

strongly, but as they reached the ground floor, Lucas' phone suddenly rang.

Lucas, Madam Barbara is unwell. You should come and

take her to the hospital.

"This time it's serious, Mr. Lucas. You're her only grandson. You can't just ignore

back at

grabbed her hand. "You don't have to see

found this

we get there,”

still reluctant, Aveline preferred this over

arrived at

once again

saw Frederick and Yvonne already inside. Sophia was sitting by the bedside, holding Barbara's hand, her face stained with tears, looking very sorrowful. Barbara's

hearing the door, everyone turned

when he saw Aveline. "Lucas, you could've come alone. Why did you bring an