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.

just now?" Lucas sneered, his voice dripping

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

wondered if he ever would get tired

darkening with a dangerous edge. "Aveline,

words, Aveline frowned. "You were

expression grew even

away. "His family 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 go and check on her? Lucas, I'm not like you-I'm

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

frown deepened. "What are

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

felt a surge of anger bubbling up inside her, but she held it back. "So,

hers. "You should

in self-mockery. "Then why don't you just lock me up? That way,

door, and walked out, leaving the conversation once