After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Lucas glanced at Maria with an amused smirk. "You're really pushing it. Trying to scam a pregnant woman? How impressive."

Unfazed, Maria kept her hand out. "Doesn't matter. I got bumped, so you owe me compensation."

Lucas raised an eyebrow, his voice calm and teasing. "How about I compensate you with no vacation for the next two years? Sound good?"

Maria's smile instantly faded as she turned to Aveline. "Aveline, look at him..."

Aveline, clearly enjoying the exchange, chuckled. "And this is why he's your boss and not the other way around."

Maria sighed dramatically. "Unbelievable. You two are ganging up on me now!"

She turned to Sidney, her eyes filled with mock sorrow, clearly fishing for some comfort. But Sidney pretended not to notice, walking straight to Aveline and handing her a small box. "Congratulations. These are some little gifts I picked out for the baby. I hope both you and the baby will like them."

Aveline smiled warmly as she took the box. "Thank you, we'll love it."

"What's everyone standing around here chatting about?"

approached, while not far behind, Gavin was on his

spoke up. "Everyone's giving gifts to Aveline and the

in surprise. "Isn't it a

only four months pregnant, with plenty of time

all! Start giving gifts now and keep giving more when the baby's born.

slightly before replying, "Of course I've prepared

turned to Gavin. "And you? What about

call, glanced at her with mild disinterest. "Even if

"Hey! How could you talk

for backup. "Did you hear that? Your older brother's being mean to

silence, while Gernard chuckled. "Gavin, messing with her is like messing with our little sister. No difference at

"Alright,

a cold glare before linking arms with Aveline and

watching them go with a look