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."

and hugged her, her voice

a sister like Aveline would

pang of sadness tugged at Aveline's heart, but she

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exclusive VIP ward, the faint scent of antiseptic hung in the

pushed open the door and entered. At the sight of him, the nurse greeted respectfully, "Mr. Tudor."

him looked nothing like his former self. His face was gaunt and hollow, his body frail and shrunken, a mere

eyes were unfocused. When he saw Lucas enter, he immediately became agitated, emitting a

from the corner of

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

you? Falling apart like this before Leo even makes it back. I'm worried you won't hold

agitated, struggling

the trash and looked down at him, his eyes sharp and

But one thing

all, he had fought tooth and nail to take it. He would, of course, treasure

for the man he called father,