After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Aveline quickly sent her resignation email to Maria.

But before she could even close her laptop, Maria's call came through.

"Aveline, I heard you've found your biological family. Are you planning to stay in Larbor City for good?" Maria's tone remained casual as if they were still close friends.

Aveline's voice, however, was cold and distant. "Yes, I'm not leaving."

Her family was here, and she had no intention of going anywhere else.

Maria sighed, sounding regretful. "Ah... you're so talented, and I really like having you on my team. It would've been great if you stayed."

Aveline's next question came out sharper. "Is that really what you feel, or is it just part of the assignment Lucas gave you?"

"What..." Maria was momentarily stunned, lost for words.

After a brief pause, her tone shifted, becoming more cautious. "You know?"

laugh. "How long were you planning to keep

said quietly, "I'm sorry... it was all Mr. Tudor's idea. But his intentions

voice cold. "I know the truth now. I'm not going to make a scene or

a moment, she responded, "I understand. I won't disturb you

ended, Aveline's emotions

she had trusted had been watching her all along. How could

at the view outside, but all she felt was

week left until

had already decorated the house with festive cheer. This year's celebrations would be grander than ever,

months pregnant now, though her stomach remained flat. But her condition hadn't been good. She was pale, tired

drew the concern of the

deep concern.

blankly at him for a moment before responding, "Oh... I'm not feeling

men in the

teeth. "Is