After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Maple Garden.

Aveline stepped into the elevator when her phone pinged-it was a message from Selena inviting her to dinner that evening. She felt drained all day and didn't have the energy to go out, but she also didn't feel like cooking for herself once she got home. She quickly replied, asking where they would eat.

Selena's call came almost immediately.

"How about some barbecue? I think I've been working out too much lately. I've dropped a few pounds and need to make up for it," Selena said.

Aveline raised an eyebrow. "What kind of workouts have you been doing?"

Selena laughed and replied with a wink, "The bedroom kind."

Aveline sighed. "... Forget I asked."

She said, "Where are we eating? Send me the location."

"Got it."

After hanging up, Aveline pressed the elevator's ground floor button.

Beside her, Lucas also received a call.

the button for the first floor, he glanced over and asked, "Got something

replied with a nod, not offering further

didn't feel it was necessary to tell him where she

a faintly amused smile playing

gaze, Aveline asked, "Why are

grinned, "Just admiring your beauty... makes me want to kiss

roll her eyes and silently put more distance

a low

was empty, and they reached the ground floor quickly. One after the other, they exited. Aveline, not in the mood to drive, headed straight for the subway station. Lucas, meanwhile, went to get his car, soon driving past her and gradually disappearing from

mix of unspoken emotions stirred quietly

barbecue restaurant was warm and inviting; the aroma of grilled meat filled the air as soon

"Over here!"

called out, and Aveline followed the sound, spotting her waving from a table. As she walked over, she took off Selena eyed her curiously. "What's

Surf.

a bit pale, her eyes showing signs

nodded. "Busy all

gave her a knowing look. "I thought you'd be too worried about Lucas

remained calm. "You're