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

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

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

visit her at the hospital later,"

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

smiled. "What are you talking about? We're friends. It's only natural

nodded. "Actually, my mom's been wanting to meet

replied, "Please don't

rest and get better. We can worry about everything else once she's

make sure to tell

...

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

When they opened the door to the room,

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