After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Lucas closed his eyes, clearly looking exhausted. Aveline watched him for a moment without saying anything, then turned and left the room. She was hungry and decided to go out for breakfast.

While she was at the breakfast spot, Selena called her.

"Ave, where did you disappear to so early in the morning?"

"I'm at the hospital," Aveline replied.

Selena paused, then asked, "Are you there to check if he's still alive and able to make it to court?"

Aveline gave a slight smirk. "Real funny, Selena."

Selena teased, "Otherwise, I can't figure out why you'd be at the hospital this early. It couldn't be for love, right?"

Aveline took a sip of her porridge and said, "I came over last night."

"So, you're really doing it out of love," Selena teased again.

Selena's playful banter lifted Aveline's spirits a little. She gave a brief rundown of the situation.

Selena offered her opinion, "He's a clever one. He's definitely doing it on purpose, and the worst part is, he's got every reason to. That's what makes it so frustrating." Aveline chuckled. "The court hearing is going to be delayed, so I'll call our lawyers and let them know."

"Alright."

the situation. They didn't

she finished her calls,

someone approached her table. She looked up to see Russell standing there, his

you here?" Aveline asked,

features clouded with a mix of heaviness and uncertainty. "Aveline, are you reconsidering?" Aveline had just finished eating. She grabbed a napkin to wipe her mouth before signaling for the server to bring

said, "Russ, I'm not looking back. I'm

were at the hospital, and you stayed with

he's done to

are

with him?"

to get the better of

intently. "Aveline, I can give you everything you want, and

her

realizing she couldn't