After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Though she couldn't shake the thought that she might have said something like that, Aveline refused to believe it without hearing the recording.

Wait a minute...

If Lucas wanted to stop her, he could easily do it. So why would he worry about her deleting the recording? If he wouldn't let her listen, maybe he was bluffing. Convinced she was onto something, Aveline rolled her eyes in exasperation and left the complex.

She returned to the villa site, but this time she brought some help with her.

Sidney looked around at the vast area and said, "You should've called me yesterday."

Aveline replied, "I didn't realize it was this big. Let's get started."

"Got it."

With two people working, the task went much faster. By noon, they had finished all the measurements.

After double-checking the data to make sure everything was correct, Aveline said, "Let's go. Lunch is on me."

Sidney walked beside her. "Are you cooking?"

Aveline paused, caught off guard.

Sidney scratched his head, a bit embarrassed. "Your cooking was really good last time, but we can skip it today. You must be exhausted." Aveline smiled. "Yeah, I am. Maybe in a few days."

"Sure."

was the middle of the day, and the place was bustling with people. Aveline was starving, and when the pasta arrived, she didn't bother with formalities and dug

and asked, "Aveline, has he

"How about you? How's your mom

"She's doing well at the hospital, no worries there.

I get through this busy period, I'll

"She'd be thrilled to

a call from the nurse. His expression immediately tensed-nurses usually didn't call unless something was

quickly, "Hello, Ms. Dolly.

urgent. "Sidney, you need to get back here right away! Some woman showed up out of nowhere

brow furrowed. "Alright, I'm on my way. Don't let them

with a napkin

and Aveline's face

else besides Lucas would

utensils down, Aveline

protest, "It's okay, I can