After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Hearing her words, Gernard felt an inexplicable discomfort in his heart, but he had indeed come with an agenda.

He was silent for a moment, then asked, "How are things between you and Lucas?"

Of course, that was his motive.

Aveline gave a silent, mocking smile. "Mr. Cooper, I'm genuinely curious-why are you so determined to persuade me to divorce Lucas? Selena is my best friend, my family, but even she hasn't been constantly telling me to divorce him." Gernard sighed quietly. His intentions were too obvious, and he wasn't surprised she saw right through him.

"Can we meet?" he asked.

Aveline replied, "Where?"

She was eager to hear what shameless things Gernard might have to say this time. That way, she could completely give up any hope for the Cooper family.

At noon, they met at a restaurant.

When Aveline arrived, Gernard was already there.

had ordered the food and poured

a few sips, he finally spoke, "I must start by

him calmly. "Why are

gazed at her deeply and said, "Because I truly want

searching for any hint of emotion, but found none. He couldn't say it, could he? Couldn't admit that it was for his sister? Aveline continued, "As you wished, Lucas and I are divorced. We got the divorce certificate this morning. Now,

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

took out

didn't reach for it, but he could

were complicated; he didn't speak for a long while. Aveline didn't rush him-she was hungry, so she

finally said, "Annie was taken to a halfway rehabilitation center in the suburbs. It's in a remote area, set up by people from another city. It's not a

message to

you," Aveline said to Gernard

he wanted to say, but now he couldn't

you ever need

mouth with a napkin, her tone calm. Td rather not trouble you

Gernard's face darkened. "Aveline..."