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."

her and gently placed his hand on her round belly, asking, "Then what else do

For something as

Lucas had already planned to send a

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

Lucas's breath grew warmer as he kissed

pale cheeks flushed. "What are you doing? It's

what you're saying is, it's fine as long as it's

to walk away. She

...

watched Maria as she busily answered calls, a smile never leaving his

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

She sighed.

her friends to just like or comment on her post, maybe message her

imagined they'd all star she calling her one by

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through the beautiful photos for a while before turning to