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 her some

a few sips, he finally spoke,

him calmly. "Why are

at her deeply and said, "Because I truly want you to divorce

admit that it was for his sister? Aveline continued, "As you wished, Lucas and I are divorced. We got

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

she took out the

reach for it, but he

were complicated; he didn't speak for a long while. Aveline didn't rush

Gernard finally said, "Annie was taken to a halfway rehabilitation center in the suburbs. It's in a remote

message to

to

filled with things he wanted to

speak, "If you ever need anything, feel

napkin, her tone calm. Td rather not trouble you especially since the

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

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