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."

lawyers and explained the situation. They

finished her calls,

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

what brings you here?" Aveline asked,

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

"Russ, I'm

the hospital, and you

after everything he's done

are

with

the better of him, and he spoke his

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

closed her eyes

she couldn't