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.

ordered the food and poured

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

at him calmly.

deeply and said, "Because I truly want you to divorce Lucas.

stared into his eyes, 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

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

she took out the

didn't reach for it, but he

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

"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 Lucas, informing him of Annie's

Aveline said to Gernard and then continued

things he wanted to say, but now he couldn't utter a single

managed to speak, "If you ever need

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

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