After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Maria thought Lucas must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed today. Since when was he so easygoing? Usually, it was a miracle if he didn't work them to the ground, but today, he was offering her a break? This thought crossed her mind, and she voiced it aloud, "Boss, are you feeling alright today?"

Lucas was speechless.

Among his subordinates, only Maria dared speak to him like that, with no regard for formalities. But he couldn't do anything about it-Maria was both highly capable and incredibly loyal.

Lucas glanced at Aveline beside him, holding back his temper as he said, "Do you want the time off or not?"

"Of course I do!" Maria agreed without hesitation. Lucas was showing her some grace today, and she wasn't about to waste the opportunity.

"Just let me know once the date is set," Lucas replied calmly.

"Got it," Maria answered, then quickly ended the call.

...

Lucas turned to Aveline and asked, "Is that enough sincerity for you?"

Aveline shook her head. "Not quite."

on her round belly, asking, "Then what else do you want me to

long. For something as big as a wedding, you should make a gesture-send

without her prompting, Lucas had already

in our name as a couple. She'll remember your kindness." Aveline gave

Lucas's breath grew warmer as he kissed her face, his fingers lifting the hem

pale cheeks flushed. "What are

eyes darkened. "So, what you're saying is, it's fine as

annoyed, and got up to walk away. She was pregnant, and

...

as she busily answered calls, a smile

several more calls, and by the time she realized it, her

She sighed.

or comment on her

she calling her

posting that photo

Is there a particular style you like?" the sales assistant asked the moment Maria finally hung

and flipped through the beautiful photos for a while before turning