After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

The soft mattress trembled as Lucas' breathing grew heavier.

His voice was husky and strained. "Aveline, when you wake up, you can't deny this happened."

Aveline didn't hear a word he said, her actions frantic as she kissed him with abandon.

Lucas' voice grew even lower and rougher. "If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes."

A night of passion ensued.

The next morning.

Aveline opened her eyes and found herself in an unfamiliar place. She jolted upright, her heart racing. The blanket slipped from her shoulders, and a chill spread across her chest. Glancing down, her face instantly turned pale!

Her memory of last night stopped at the moment when Russell had said she had been drugged. She couldn't recall anything beyond that.

But the current situation spoke volumes-had she been with Russell?

Oh, God!

How could this happen?

And yesterday was Russell's wedding day!

She...

ahead, tears the size of beads suddenly streaming down her face, her complexion as pale as a sheet. For a moment, all she felt was utter

door opened, and a familiar figure walked

""Why are you crying?"

had barely stepped inside when he saw her sitting there, silent tears streaming down her

him without her consent?

pressed his lips together

at Lucas'

so faint it

so fast. I couldn't get you to a hospital in time, so I brought you here instead. If you're angry, I won't blame you

sharp pain gripped Lucas' heart, but

understand more and more that nothing

threw her arms around him,

was stunned.

reaction was this? He

it's you, Lucas. Thank God it's you," she choked out through her

couldn't bear to imagine what she would have done if she had slept with Russell instead. Upon realizing it was Lucas who had slept with her, the overwhelming despair lifted like a heavy fog, and she felt as if she'd come

Lucas finally understood why she was

and said softly, "Do you think I would let any other

but her emotions gradually

asked, "I was drugged. Have they caught