After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Russell glanced at her and asked, "Do you think this is just a coincidence?"

Aveline lowered her gaze, her expression complicated. "I have a pretty good idea who's behind this."

When she first met with Sidney, he had already told her that none of the major hospitals in Cloudflare City would admit his mother for treatment, no matter how much he pleaded. In Cloudflare City, there were plenty of people with the power to do something like this, but only one person who actually would.

So, she had called Russell.

By moving Sidney's mother to the Skyler family's hospital, they were out of the reach of the Tudors. With Russell's influence, Sidney's mother wouldn't be turned away again.

She felt deeply grateful for Russell's timely help but was equally saddened, unable to understand why Lucas was being so ruthless.

Was he really that heartless?

Russell studied her. "Aveline, if you keep going back and forth with him, the number of people he targets will only grow."

Aveline didn't respond, a faint sadness washing over her.

Russell opened the car door. "Get in. With his mother here, you can rest easy."

exhaled a shaky breath. "Thank

that she wasn't sure how she could ever

If we're keeping score, a few thank-yous wouldn't even come close to balancing the scales between

softened. "That's what friends are for, right? So

between friends, there was only so much one could take

Aveline nodded silently.

straight home.

the door opened, and Lucas stood there,

icily. "Why are you

let out a mocking laugh. "Him? You think he's worth my

hit him and go after his family? Lucas, if you have a problem, take it

cold, superior gaze. "Take

Aveline was momentarily speechless.

did all of

the conversation. "Aveline, in what capacity are

brows furrowed