After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Aveline felt a surge of frustration building up inside her.

Lucas was so unpredictable!

However, she couldn't afford to give up now-not when things were still unresolved. Especially after her conversation with Ruth today, the guilt and responsibility weighed even heavier on her. If it weren't for her, Ruth wouldn't have suffered so much.

Exhaling slowly, Aveline asked, "Lucas, why don't you want to talk to me? Is it something I said? Should I change the way I speak?"

Lucas raised an eyebrow, clearly annoyed. He was starting to think he should limit her time with Selena-she was definitely picking up some bad habits.

Without warning, he grabbed her and yanked her inside, slamming the door shut before pinning her against it.

"Uh..." Aveline let out a soft gasp, caught off guard by his sudden move.

Lucas stared at her intensely. "Go ahead, change it. Let's see."

"I..." Aveline started to speak but stopped short when she met his gaze. The words seemed to stick in her throat as if she couldn't figure out what to say next. His gaze looked too dangerous.

you had just now?"

"Lucas, what's your problem? You're the one causing trouble, so why are you

if he ever would get

darkening with a dangerous edge. "Aveline, you know exactly what you

his words, Aveline frowned. "You were following

expression grew

shouldn't be dragged into this. Even if you have an issue with Sidney, his mother is innocent. She's suffering because of what happened to me. Shouldn't I

let out a cold laugh as he looked into her clear eyes. "If

Aveline's frown deepened. "What are you trying

"The reason I'm doing this is because I can't stand seeing you get close to him. If you're smart, you'll keep your distance, and I won't target him anymore. Aveline, the things he's going througbare because

held it back. "So, I can't even have

bore into hers. "You should have understood

you just lock me up? That way, I won't have contact with anyone and might as well not

out, leaving the conversation once