After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Aveline struggled to steady her emotions, glancing over at Aaron. "Can I go in?"

At this point, could anyone say no?

Aaron nodded, making arrangements right away.

Once suited up in isolation gear, Aveline entered the ICU.

The sharp smell of disinfectant seeped through her mask as she walked step by step toward the bed. Lucas lay surrounded by various machines, an oxygen mask covering his face. His once handsome features were now pale and gaunt. She approached him, reaching out to touch him, but stopped when she noticed the gloves on her hands. She couldn't feel anything through them. "Lucas."

Her voice was muffled, thick with emotion like her nose was stuffed.

Aveline blinked, fighting to keep her composure. "Why did you leave without a word? Not even a message. Do you know how angry that made me?"

"And then there's Maria-she works for you. Why didn't you tell me that sooner? If you had just explained, how could I have stayed mad at you?"

Her voice grew softer, more strained. "You're doing this on purpose, aren't you? Pretending not to wake up, not reaching out to me, just to see me worried, to make me give in. Is that it?"

By the time she finished speaking, her voice was thick with tears, her throat tight with emotion. She couldn't wipe her tears away, so they fell freely, blurring her vision.

up, I'll stop holding

harsh, labored breath suddenly sounded from the

machines next to him began

the room, and Aveline was quickly

What's wrong with him?" she asked

replied, "We need to check on him

was gently pushed out of the room, and Selena quickly rushed to her side, steadying

dazed, her lashes

she had been talking to Lucas and the next, she was forced

be alright. Maybe Lucas was just too excited to see you.

could say to try to comfort

tense silence, their expressions heavy with concern

about an hour later, the doctor finally emerged with a relieved smile on his face. "Mr. Tudor

of relief swept over everyone. Joy lit

"See? I told you! He must've been so excited to know you were here. Just trying to scare you! When he's fully. recovered, you'll have to

began to ease,