After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Friends?"

Lucas scoffed as if he'd just heard a joke. "Selena's been doing everything she can to push you two together. She's practically ready to throw you an engagement party, and you're telling me it's just friendship?"

Aveline's lips curled slightly. "She just loves playing matchmaker, but I decide who I want to date or make friends with."

Lucas replied, "Then tell her that playing matchmaker will only cause trouble."

Aveline's lips twitched again. Selena would matchmake with any man except Lucas. Her disdain for him ran deep.

Aveline tried again, saying, "So, can you stop targeting Sidney, please?"

Lucas' expression turned colder. "We'll see."

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and he walked out without another word, leaving her with yet another ambiguous answer. Aveline sighed helplessly. Why was it so hard to reach an agreement with him?

...

When she arrived at the studio, she noticed Sidney looking exhausted. It was clear he hadn't rested well the previous night. However, the bruises on his face seemed to have healed a bit, a sign that the ointment was working.

asked,

now, but the sudden discharge and transfer caused her old illness to flare up again."

smile. "It's all old issues. Even minor ailments can be really tormenting when they flare up." Aveline felt

at the hospital

a hint of joy. "Wouldn't that be too much trouble for

are you talking about? We're friends. It's only natural for me to visit

my mom's been wanting to meet you, to thank you

replied, "Please don't

the most important thing is for her to rest and get better. We can worry about everything else

I'll make sure to

...

pick up some fruit, snacks, and

walked through. When they opened the door to the room, they saw a caregiver assisting a frail middle-aged woman with

as he walked