After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

As Aveline continued to adjust the blueprints and snack on the treats, the afternoon slipped away unnoticed.

The sky outside had grown dark, and the office lights were now aglow, snapping her back to reality.

She realized she had been there much longer than intended.

Logging out of her account, she shut down the laptop and stood up, glancing over at Lucas.

He was still engrossed in his work, his fingers holding a pen as he reviewed each page with a cold, focused expression.

Occasionally, he made notes in the margins.

Not wanting to disturb him, Aveline stretched her arms after sitting for so long, then quietly walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window to admire the night view outside.

The Tudor Group's location was undoubtedly the best, perched high enough to overlook most of the city.

lights gathered like

were drifting down,

eyes softened, her mood feeling surprisingly light and

and saw her slender

grew even

small frame, balanced bone structure, and a straight back. Her waist curved in naturally before flowing into her hips, and her long legs extended beneath her small leather shoes. She looked beautiful and poised. Unable to resist, Lucas set his pen down and walked over, wrapping his arms around

Aveline's body stiffened.

of her, pulling her close against his chest, his chin resting on her shoulder. His voice was low and soft. "Aveline, I

his thoughts directly, letting her know his feelings. It was better than hiding behind half-truths and making things

slowly began to relax. Her tone was calm as she replied Lucas, this isn't good for either of us.

speaking to herself as much as to

close to achieving the resolution she'd been holding onto all this time, yet here she was, finding herself drawn back

her words, Lucas' breath caught slightly, and then he suddenly asked, "Aveline,

trembled just a