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.

approached him and asked, "Is your mom's

discharge and transfer caused her old illness to flare up again." Aveline frowned slightly.

old issues. Even minor ailments can be really tormenting when they flare up." Aveline felt guilty and responsible for causing his mother so much

the

by her offer, his eyes lighting up with a hint of joy.

We're friends. It's only natural for me to visit your

wanting to meet you, to thank you

"Please don't let

that. Right now, the most important thing is for her to rest and get better. We can worry about everything

"Alright, I'll make sure to

...

Aveline stopped by a store to pick up some fruit, snacks, and health supplements before heading to the hospital

with hardly any sound as they walked through. When they opened the door to the room, they saw

my colleague is here to see you," Sidney said as he walked in, naturally taking over the caregiver's