After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"No, Aveline, you're overthinking this," Gernard said urgently, his gaze sincere. "You probably don't know this, but every time I saw you before, I felt this strange sense of connection, like I wanted to be closer to you. At the time, I just thought it was odd, but looking back His voice softened as he continued, "When I found out you were my sister, I was genuinely happy. Don't say things like that again-it'll really upset me."

now, I think that was the bond of family-it's just that I didn't realize it."

Aveline smiled at him. "That's why I wanted to clear the air. It avoids so many misunderstandings."

"You're right." Gernard nodded in agreement, then glanced at the elegant box in front of her. "Now, go ahead and open it."

"Okay." Aveline nodded and opened the box, revealing a beautiful gemstone bracelet, its stones clear and radiant.

Her eyes lit up as she exclaimed, "I love this bracelet!"

Gernard's face broke into a smile. "I'm glad you like it."

"There's something I've been meaning to tell you," he said, his expression suddenly more serious.

"Oh?" Aveline, still admiring the bracelet, looked up at him in curiosity. "What is it?"

were kidnapped. Do you know who was behind it?" Gernard

her head. "I have no

"It was

paled as she instinctively denied

it

he do something like

she remembered how her vision had been taken away during her captivity. It suddenly clicked-her captor must have known her, which explained why they kept her blinded. And now, hearing

face turned even

suspected him. How could

it from you for so long. But this is your life, and you deserve to know. After thinking

was distant as she muttered, "I

your time to think it through. If you need anything, you know where to find me," Gernard said as he stood up, offering her a reassuring look before

and comfortably warm, with the subtle signs of the

surroundings, Aveline felt an icy chill deep within her soul, a