After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Aveline's brow furrowed slightly as she glanced at Annie, who gave her a playful wink.

"You two talk; I'll step out for a bit."

Seeing they needed privacy, Lucas turned and left the room.

Once he was gone, Aveline said, "He's not my boyfriend."

Annie burst into a smile, her cheeks dimpling with two small, charming dimples. "I know. You're upset with him right now. I've seen lots of couples act like that when they're fighting. I won't say it again." Aveline sighed.

There was no explaining this away.

Besides, there was no need to burden Annie with the details of her pending divorce from Lucas.

It would be over soon enough, so there wasn't much to discuss.

Changing the subject, Aveline said, "While you're staying here, you can go for a walk when you're feeling up to it. The environment here is quite nice. If you need anything, just ask the nurse, and if you feel unwell, call me right away." Annie nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude. "I will, Aveline. Thank you so much."

Aveline smiled gently. "The most important thing is that you get better."

hugged her, her voice thick with

sister like Aveline would have made her

of sadness tugged at Aveline's heart, but she didn't

...

VIP ward, the faint scent of antiseptic hung in

and unobtrusive. Lucas pushed open the door and entered. At the sight of him, the

His face was gaunt and hollow, his body frail and shrunken, a mere shadow of

mouth was crooked, and his eyes were unfocused. When he saw Lucas enter, he immediately became agitated, emitting a

from the corner of

and wiped the drool from Frederick's mouth. His expression was cold, and his tone

you? Falling apart like this before Leo even makes it

struggling to speak, his body

the trash and looked down at him, his

focus on getting better. Don't waste your time on pointless thoughts. But one

to take it. He

compassion for the man he called father, Lucas turned