After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Aveline froze for a moment. It was true-she no longer had the same reaction around him. But that didn't justify his behavior. She turned away from his breath, trying to calm herself down. "That's because I was ill before. I have recovered since then." Lucas gazed deeply at her. "So, are you willing to accept me now?"

"No." Aveline's answer was immediate.

Lucas' breath hitched, his eyes darkening further, like an impenetrable night. "Aveline, do you know? Many times, I don't want to care about what you think or how you feel. I just want to take you, keep you trapped by my side."

His low, magnetic voice broke the silence after a long pause.

"You..." A hint of anger flashed in Aveline's eyes, but it was mixed with a sense of helpless frustration. If he really did that, there seemed to be nothing she could do. Even resisting would be futile.

"But I'm afraid you'll hate me," Lucas said, his hand gently caressing her face. He leaned in and kissed her lips again, a quick movement that caught Aveline off guard.

Her eyelashes fluttered violently.

Then, Lucas released her.

his tall

door and entered her apartment, collapsing on the sofa, utterly exhausted, with no confidence left for

frustration, Aveline ran her

then, her

from Zachary. Confused,

"Hello?" Aveline answered.

serious voice came through. "Aveline, Madam Hilda is

"When did this

She's in bad shape and has already lost consciousness. I knew you were looking for her, so I

pounded wildly.

she was in a bad state. What on earth had happened? And Aveline was

right," Zachary suddenly said. "A lot of people just showed up outside. I'm going to see what's going