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 a river of stars-a

snowflakes were drifting down, creating a dreamlike

her mood feeling surprisingly

saw

gaze grew even darker, more

a 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

Aveline's body stiffened.

crossed his hands in front of her, pulling her close against his chest, his chin resting on her shoulder. His voice was

behind half-truths and making things worse. He no longer

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

was speaking to herself as

she was, finding herself drawn back by the slightest hint of warmth. What had all her previous resolve been for, then? What about all the pain

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

lashes trembled just