After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Aveline's body tensed, instinctively wanting to struggle, but she forced herself to remain still. She knew this was what he ultimately wanted; everything that happened before was just a prelude. She had already prepared herself mentally for this.

But just when she expected him to take the next step, he simply held her for a long time. Aveline's body remained rigid, her lips pressed into a tight line.

Lucas could sense her tension. The living room was so quiet that the subtle sound of their intertwined breathing was the only thing that broke the silence.

Suddenly, Lucas released her, his deep, magnetic voice cool as he said, "Goodbye."

Aveline froze, surprised by his words. She looked at him, confused.

Lucas frowned, "What's with that expression? Are you disappointed?"

Aveline quickly stood up. "It's late. I'll head home now."

Without waiting for a response, she hurried out. Lucas watched her retreating figure until the door closed, cutting off his view.

He pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and let the smoke cloud his face, obscuring the emotions in his dark, sharp eyes.

was probably always after just one thing. After all, that's what he had told

he realized something new-just being with her, even if it was doing something as mundane as watching a ridiculous TV drama, brought him a quiet sense of contentment. It felt

of the cigarette, Lucas tried to suppress the chaos in his mind. If he enjoyed being with

actually let her go so easily. It

it even

out what Lucas was thinking. What was he really trying to do? After wasting an entire evening, he still hadn't said whether he would leave Sidney alone

softly, then headed to the bathroom to take

his door, he found Aveline standing there,

said with a light

past her and moved to the

asked, "What are you

just checking if pigs are flying today," Lucas

had to show some sincerity. They couldn't keep parting on bad terms; it wouldn't