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."

suddenly moved forward and hugged her, her voice thick

would have

at Aveline's heart, but she didn't say much

...

the faint scent of antiseptic hung in

nurse moved about quietly, her work meticulous and unobtrusive. Lucas pushed open the door and entered. At the sight of him, the nurse greeted respectfully, "Mr. Tudor." Lucas walked in,

man before him looked nothing like his former self. His face was gaunt and hollow, his body frail and shrunken, a mere shadow of the commanding figure he used to

mouth was crooked, and his eyes were unfocused. When he saw Lucas

from the corner of his

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

something else, aren't you? Falling apart like this before Leo even makes it back. I'm worried you won't hold on until the

struggling

tossed the tissue into the trash and looked down at him, his

sick, focus on getting better. Don't waste your time on pointless thoughts. But one thing you can rest assured of-Tudor Enterprises will

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

man he called