Chapter 154 The ambulance arrived quickly. Aveline followed them to the hospital. Not far from the entrance of Maple Garden, a girl wearing a black baseball cap and a black mask watched the ambulance drive away. She took out her phone and made a call. “Madam, he’s been poisoned.” At the hospital, Lucas was wheeled into the emergency room. After tests and examinations, it was confirmed that he was poisoned, and the toxins were spreading rapidly. When Aveline heard this, she was stunned. Poisoned? How could he be poisoned? Aveline was in complete turmoil, her face pale, and her hands and feet trembling slightly. Seeing a nurse about to enter the emergency room, she hurriedly grabbed her and asked, “Can the poison be treated?” The nurse replied, “I don’t know. You’ll have to ask the doctor.” Then she pushed past Aveline and went into the emergency room. The glaring red light above the emergency room door flashed above. Aveline’s head. She stared blankly ahead, unsure of what to do. She pinched her arm hard, and the pain brought her back to her senses, calming her down. She quickly dialed the police. “I need to report a poisoning…” Afterward, she needed to return home, bringing the police to collect the food for testing. Lucas had been poisoned after eating that meal, so testing the food was necessary. But… She had eaten the food and drank the soup too. Why wasn’t she affected? After calmly handling everything, and watching the police take the food away in their car, she hurried back to the hospital. When she reached the emergency room, Brian and Aaron were already there. Selena was supporting Aaron, looking utterly desolate. “Ave…” Selena’s eyes lit up when she saw her. Aaron, his head wrapped in white bandages, looked at her with hostility. “Where have you been?” Brian also looked at her coldly. Aveline said, “Lucas was poisoned. I suspect the food was tainted. I called the police, and they took the food for testing.” Upon hearing this, Brian and Aaron exchanged glances. They were both a bit surprised. If it had been someone else, they would probably have been in a panic, not knowing what to do. Aveline remained relatively calm. Aaron turned to Brian. “You should also look into what he came into contact with today. See if there’s anything unusual.” Brian nodded. “Alright.” Lucas‘ poisoning came suddenly, catching everyone off guard. Meanwhile, the Tudor family had received the news as well. Half an hour later, Frederick and Yonne arrived at the hospital, but as we still in the emergency to “Mi Frederick, Madam Yvonne on greeted them politely when he saw them Frederick glanced at him “Aaron, when did you come back?” “Not long ago,” Aaron replied. Frederick nodded. “Your return will ease your father’s mind.” Aaron just smiled without saying anything Yvonne, looking anxious, turned to Aveline and asked, “How did he get poisoned?– Aveline explained her suspicions. Yvonne was stunned and immediately looked at Frederick. “The food was made by Aveline, Lucas wife. She wouldn’t poison him, night?” Frederick’s grim gaze fell on Aveline’s face as if he wanted to tear her apart piece by piece. Aveline’s expression turned cold as she said firmly, “I didn’t poison Yvonne quickly added, “Let’s investigate first. The most important thing now is for Lukas to be safe.” The atmosphere at the entrance of the emergency room grew tense and oppressive
Category: After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back
A year ago, Aveline Young found a man with amnesia on the side of the road and brought him home. This man was strikingly handsome, with broad shoulders, long legs, and a face that could easily earn a fortune in modeling. Aveline felt an embarrassing flutter in her heart and on a whim, they quickly got married. However, once the man recovered his memory, his first action was to divorce her, claiming he needed to go back and take over his family’s business. Aveline was stunned but accepted the divorce, thinking that money was more important and that she shouldn’t be tied to one man when there were plenty of younger options available. On the day they finalized their divorce, Aveline shocked everyone in Cloudflare City with a bold statement in the divorce papers: “He’s no good, so I got bored.” Post-divorce, Aveline was never short of attention from young, attractive men. At one social event, a friend inquired whether she would ever consider reconciling. Aveline scoffed. “The one who brings up getting back together is a dog!” Late one night, her phone rang. “Who’s this?” “Woof!”
Chapter 153 Aveline’s expression instantly turned cold. “Then please, don’t cause any incidents. At the very least, wait until after we’re divorced. With that, she pushed the cart and walked away. Luca’s watched her back, the smile fading from his lips. Aveline reached the vegetable section, picked some vegetables, put them in the cart, and then headed to the snack aisle. As she passed a corner shelf, someone hurriedly pushed a cart and crashed into hers. Both carts tipped over, spilling their contents everywhere. “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry!” The girl opposite was full of apologies, quickly bending down to pick up the items. Aveline also bent down to pick up her things, saying calmly, “The supermarket is crowded, be more careful.” “I understand. I’ll be more careful next time.” They quickly put everything back into their carts, and by then, Lucas had caught up. The girl quickly turned and left when she saw him. “What happened?” Lucas asked, frowning at Aveline. “Nothing. Do we need to buy anything else? If not, let’s go back.” “No, that’s all.” At the checkout counter, Lucas expertly took out his wallet and handed a few bills to the cashier. Aveline just watched from the side, showing no intention of paying. If he wanted to eat, he had to buy the ingredients himself. Back at Maple Garden, Aveline went straight to the kitchen to start cooking. Lucas followed her in but heard her say coldly, “Get out. Don’t get in the way.” Lucas frowned. “I used to help.” Aveline didn’t turn around. “You used to have many good qualities. What’s left now?” Lucas pressed his lips together, the atmosphere growing tenser. He turned and walked out. Aveline blinked, pushing down the bitterness in her heart. Why did he have to keep bringing up the past? Could they go back to how they were before? No, they couldn’t! Aveline gradually calmed down, expertly washing, chopping, and cooking the ingredients. After 40 minutes, she placed four dishes. and a soup on the dining table. She took off her apron and said calmly, “Dinner’s ready.” She wanted him to hurry up and eat, then leave! Lucas walked over with a sullen expression, but his mood lightened slightly when he saw the beautifully prepared dishes. At the table, neither of them spoke, creating an oppressive and heavy atmosphere. Aveline ate a few bites and drank a bowl of soup, then stopped, 415 BONUS silently watching Lucas. Her eyes clearly conveyed a desire for him to finish quickly and leave. Lucas, however, seemed oblivious, eating slowly and elegantly. Just as Aveline’s patience was about to run out, Lucas finally put down his chopsticks. He wiped his mouth, giving her a deep look. He was about to say something when he suddenly frowned, his Adam’s apple moved, and blood started to trickle from the corner of his mouth. Aveline’s eyes widened in shock. “What… what’s wrong with you?” Lucas’s gaze turned sharp and fierce, staring at her intently. “You…” He tried to speak, but the next moment, his vision went black, and he collapsed. Aveline was terrified! She was scared by his condition and by the murderous look in his eyes just now! That look was like he wanted to kill her! Without thinking further, she hurriedly called for an ambulance and laid Lucas flat on the ground, not daring to move him carelessly! 3500 bonus fren fou you D
Chapter 152 Aveline looked at him in surprise. She had thought he would make some excessive demand. Lucas said, “Why that look? Too easy for you? Then I’ll change it to… “Okay,” Aveline interrupted, fearing he might make a more unreasonable request. Lucas waved his hand. “Alright, you can go now.” Aveline turned and left. Sitting at her workstation, she still felt a bit dazed. Just a meal? That was simple enough. Making him a bowl of cereal could be considered a meal too. Aveline chuckled, feeling more relaxed than she had in a long time. Soon, it was time to leave work. Aveline packed her things and headed out. When she reached the company entrance, she saw that familiar luxury car. She had seen this car in the morning at Selena’s apartment complex, obnoxiously honking its horn. Aveline fell silent. She was annoyed by it in the morning, but now she had to get in it at night. Sigh… Aveline glanced around and noticed many colleagues were still around. She took out her phone and muttered, “Wow, the ride- hailing service is so fast.” Then she walked towards the luxury car Those nearby who heard her didn’t think much of it. Aveline got into the car, but when she saw Lucas lowering the window, she immediately grabbed his hand. “What are you doing?” Lucas looked at her coolly. “Am I a ride–hailing driver?” Aveline said, “Lucas, please be sensible. Our relationship shouldn’t be known to the public. If it becomes public, trouble will keep coming. Can you just leave a little peace in my life?” She was indirectly saying, “Can you act like a decent person, please?” Lucas gave her a half–smile. “Beg me.” Aveline fell silent. You jerk! She was a strong woman, able to adapt and rise to any challenge. So, she took the challenge and said, “Please, I beg you.‘ She looked at him without blinking. Lucas released his hand and started the car, driving off immediately. Aveline let out a sigh of relief. Was it her imagination, or was Lucas more reasonable today? Aveline decided not to dwell on it and asked, “What do you want to cat?” Lucas replied, “Let’s go to the supermarket first.” Aveline paused. “You want to go grocery shopping with me?” Lucas’s voice was low and magnetic. “It’s not like we haven’t done. it before.” Aveline’s expression grew distant as memories of him before he regained his memory flashed in her mind.. He used to go to the supermarket with her every day. If she came home late, he would still make dinner, even if it tasted awful. But when she ate, he always had a proud look on his face, seeking praise, and she couldn’t help but pinch his cheeks. Back then, he was like an affectionate, handsome little puppy. Hmm… but now, he’s just a jerk. They went straight to the supermarket near Maple Garden. Aveline pushed the cart while Lucas tossed anything he saw into it. When Aveline saw him throw in a box of condoms, her expression changed. She immediately took it out and put it back on the shelf. “Lucas, watch what you’re putting in!” … Read More “Divorced 152” »
Chapter 151 Two people were cominating to work by subway. Selena couldn’t help but lagh out loud “Did you see his sone face? It cracked me up, haha Aveline’s expresion remained calm. “If he still doesn’t want to divorce me, this will be his life from now on. Selena sighed. “It’s all about mutual torment, testing to see who will break first. ” Aveline didn’t respond and just looked at her phone. When they arrived at the company, Desmond called Aveline to the CEO’s office. She didn’t want to go, but at the company, he was her superior, and she had to listen to him. Aveline tried to calm down before getting up and heading to the office. She knocked on the door, and upon hearing a voice inside, she pushed the door open and walked in The office was dimly lit, with a screen in the center projecting the faces of several foreigners. Lucas was in a meeting. Aveline paused and was about to leave when Lucas beckoned her over Aveline resisted, pressing her lips together. Lucas pressed a button on the remote control, pausing the video conference. “Come here.” His eyes looked at her, dark and unreadable. Aveline stood at the door and asked, “Mr. Tudor, what do you want? Lucas said, “Mrs. Tudor, come over here and I’ll tell you! As she had left the door open, anyone outside could hear everything clearly. “Bang!” Aveline immediately closed the door. She widened her eyes slightly at him. “Are you crazy? We’re getting divorced. Don’t make our relationship public. I don’t want any trouble!– Lucas raised an eyebrow. “It would’ve been better if you had just come over quietly from the start” Aveline’s calm heart was once again stirred. She struggled to control her emotions and asked, “What do you want from me? “Sit here.” Lucas patted his own leg Aveline rolled her eyes and pulled over a chair, sitting down beside him. Lucas looked at her, examining her from head to toe, not missing a single detail. Today, she wore a light green blouse and white trousers, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, giving her fresh and capable look Het delicate features were softened by light makeup, which lessened any hint of aggression and added a touch of elegance. Every aspect of her captivated him. He pressed the remote control to resume the meeting -15 BONUS Aveline sat on the side, initially very alert, but she soon realized he was genuinely discussing collaboration matters. It was all in a foreign language, which she struggled to follow. Secondary language was her weak point, so she immediately took out her phone to start taking notes and learning, her focus shifting away from Lucas. Lucas glanced at her, noticing her intense concentration. Her beautiful, curled lashes were lowered, and her profile was soft and lovely. Inside, he felt an inexplicable sense of peace. It seemed that just having her by his side, doing nothing, made him feel at ease. The video conference lasted for an hour. Aveline gained a lot from it. She exhaled a sigh of relief and stood up. “Thank you, Mr. Tudor, for letting me sit in. I have work to do, so I’ll go now. Lucas pressed the remote control, and the screen slowly rose, the blinds opening to let light flood the office once more. Lucas gave her a slight smile. “After learning so much, shouldn’t you pay some tuition fee?” Aveline gave him a cold look, realizing there was no such thing as a free lunch. This man always had an agenda when he sought her out! Aveline asked, “What do you want?” Lucas stared at her, his sensual Adam’s apple bobbing, and after a long pause, he said, “Cook me a meal.” D COMMENTS
Chapter 150 Aveline coldly turned away and walked off. Selena quickly caught up to her, giving her a thumbs up. “My dear Ave, you finally stood up for yourself.” Aveline replied, “I don’t start trouble unless someone provokes me first.” People like Sharon, who came looking for a confrontation, would naturally get what they deserved. Selena clicked her tongue in approval. “I just can’t understand that jerk. If he loves Miss Winter so much, why doesn’t he divorce you? Now Miss Winter has depression, and you’re also suffering. What’s his endgame?” Aveline sighed. “I wish I knew what he wanted.” If she knew, she wouldn’t feel so tormented. “What’s the point of this endless entanglement?” Aveline continued. Selena linked arms with her and smiled. “Ave, stay over at my place. tonight. After tomorrow, I won’t have this kind of freedom anymore. Aveline nodded and agreed. Selena was thrilled. They went to her small apartment, a cozy place. with one bedroom and a living room, just right for one person. She bought some spicy chicken wings, and the two of them spent the evening watching variety shows, drinking beer, and enjoying the wings together. A brief moment of joy. A Late at night, Aveline was half–asleep when her phone suddenly rang. Selena heard it first and nudged her. 1/3 +15 BONUS Aveline squinted at the phone screen and saw it was a call from Lucas. What was this man doing, calling her in the middle of the night? She decided not to answer and hung up. Back at Maple Garden, Lucas stared at the empty house. Aveline wasn’t there, and she had hung up on him. His expression darkened. Where did she go? He called Brian, his voice low and cold. “Find out where Aveline went.” Brian hesitated and said, “Mr. Tudor, it’s already 1 a.m.” “So?” Lucas’s icy response cut through the hesitation. Brian sighed. “Understood.” Resigned to his fate, he got up to trace her location. Ten minutes later, he sent Aveline’s location to Lucas. Seeing that she was at Selena’s place, Lucas‘ eyes narrowed. He then dialed Aaron’s number. “Hello?” Aaron’s groggy voice answered. Lucas said, “Make sure Selena stays at your place tomorrow night.” Aaron replied, “Are you serious?” Lucas‘ tone turned colder. “If you don’t, I won’t mind ensuring you stay bedridden for six months.” Aaron sighed. “Alright, alright. I got it.” With that, he hung up. Lucas tugged at his tie, the scent of her perfume lingering in the house. He sat on the sofa, leaned back, and closed his eyes. All he could think about was her. When had Aveline started affecting him this much? Lucas didn’t dare delve deeper into his feelings. This growing attachment made him wary The next morning, Aveline made breakfast, and she and Selena ate together before heading out. As soon as they stepped out of the complex, they saw a luxury car parked not far away. Aveline’s expression stiffened, but she kept her gaze straight ahead as they walked past the car. “Honk!” But the car’s owner honked the horn persistently, drawing irritated looks from passersby. Aveline sneered. “Let’s hurry up and go. We don’t want to get dragged down by someone with no manners.” The car window was open, and Lucas, inside, heard every word clearly. His handsome, sharp features darkened. First, she called him a jerk, then a dog, a bastard, and now she said he had no manners. Did she have no good impressions of him at all? D COMMENTS
Chapter 149 Aveline trembled, instinctively trying to push him away. But Lucas grabbed her wrist, pulled her hand down, and kissed her on the lips. “Mmm!” Aveline struggled. Lucas‘ kiss was intense and passionate, only stopping when her lips turned a bright red. Finally satisfied, he pulled away. “Now that’s better. Aveline shoved him hard. “Lucas, don’t you find this awkward?” Lucas looked at her furious expression, his eyes dark and deep. Why are you in such a hurry? Has this month ended?” Aveline was momentarily stunned, staring at him. “Does that mean you’ll divorce me next month?” Lucas raised an eyebrow, said nothing, and walked away. “Jerk!” Aveline cursed under her breath as she watched him leave. She knew he was toying with her again! Why was it so difficult to get a divorce? At that moment, Selena came out and noticed her upset expression. ” What happened?” Aveline replied, “Did you settle everything?” Selena nodded. “Yes, he agreed, but he didn’t seem happy about it.” Aveline smirked. “Of course, he’s not happy. His perfect plan fell apart.” Selena scoffed. “Men are all the same. None of them are good.” The two of them left the hospital, heading to the roadside to hail a cab. Just then, a woman stormed up to them, raising her hand to slap Aveline. Aveline quickly dodged and frowned at her. “Are you crazy?” Sharon glared at her with hatred. “You vile woman! How dare.you come to the hospital? Are you here to pester Lucas? Don’t you know Lucas belongs to Sophia? You’re clinging to Lucas, and Sophia is dying because of you. How can you be so heartless?” Selena stepped in front of Aveline and sneered. “Why should we care about her problems? She should be dealing with Lucas directly. Tell him to finalize the divorce quickly, and then you can do whatever you want. We wouldn’t even mind helping out with the aftermath because we’re so generous.” “You…” Sharon’s chest heaved with rage. She glared at Aveline with a sinister look. “Don’t think I don’t know your game. You’re just after the Tudor family’s wealth and power, pretending to be all high and mighty. You’ve got Lucas so bewitched he doesn’t want a divorce. “I’ve seen this trick too many times. Let me tell you, the Tudor family will never accept you. In their hearts, only Sophia is their daughter–in–law!” Since she couldn’t physically harm Aveline, she’d make her suffer emotionally. Ha! Did she think not divorcing meant everything would be fine? Aveline looked at her coolly and suddenly asked, “Which room is Miss Winter in?” Sharon eyed her suspiciously. “What are you planning?” Aveline replied, “She got depression because of Lucas. As his wife, I should pay her a visit. I should buy some supplements first, though. +15 BONUS It would be rude to go empty–handed, wouldn’t it?” “You, you vile woman, you…” Sharon started to curse but was abruptly cut off by a slap. Aveline coldly stared at her. “If Miss Winter wants to be with Lucas so badly, she should convince him to divorce me, not send you to insult me. Who do you think you are to talk to me like this?” After being insulted over the phone and now in person, Aveline felt she needed to stand up for herself. BIG SALE 3500
Chapter 148 Aaron’s eyes widened in shock. He quickly tried to explain, “No, wait, this isn’t… I didn’t mean…” The more he tried to clarify, the less sense he made. He had just said it was all because of Lucas, but now Aveline was calling him a good person. What did that make Lucas? Aaron felt a chill run down his spine and looked at Lucas in a panic. ” Lucas, she’s just talking nonsense…” Lucas simply looked at him coolly. Aveline said, “Mr. Fletcher, please rest well. We won’t disturb you any further.” With that, she pulled Selena out of the room. Π “Hey, don’t go!” Aaron was so anxious he almost jumped out of bed. What on earth was going on? He looked at Lucas. “Lucas, I was trying to help you, I really was. Lucas said, “You truly are a good person.” Aaron was speechless. He felt like dying. Outside the room, Selena couldn’t stop laughing. “Ave, you’re brilliant! Did you see Lucas‘ face? It looked so upset. How satisfying! Aveline remained calm. “I can see through their intentions. There’s no need to play along with them.” Selena’s eyes sparkled as she looked at her. “You’ve really stood up for yourself. You’re no longer the pitiful one being controlled by Lucas.” Aveline paused and then smiled bitterly. In these small matters, she could stay rational. But when it came bigger issues, Lucas would still have control over her. As long as they remained married, their relationship would never completely severed. Selena said, “Come on, let me treat you to dinner.” Aveline replied, “You’re about to spend the next few weeks taki care of someone else, and you still feel like treating me?” Selena smiled. “You don’t understand. This is called living in the moment. Who knows what will happen in the future? What if Aarc dies tomorrow? Then I won’t have to take care of him.” Aveline was speechless. The two didn’t go far and instead found a nearby pasta shop to din in. Afterward, they returned to the hospital. Selena went to inform Aaron that she would start taking care of hin the following evening since she needed to arrange time off work. This time, Aveline didn’t go into the room. She didn’t want to see Lucas. The hallway lights flickered on as she walked to the end of the corridor, looking out at the dark night with a cold expression. Just then, she heard steady footsteps behind her. She paused and turned to see Lucas approaching. Aveline frowned and started to walk away. But he grabbed her arm and pinned her against the windowsill. +15 BONUS Aveline’s eyes turned cold. “What do you think you’re doing?” Lucas replied, “Why are you avoiding me? Do you not recognize me? Aveline sneered. “I wish I didn’t know you.” If she didn’t know him, she wouldn’t feel so heartbroken and lost, living a life that didn’t feel like her own. Lucas‘ eyes deepened as he stared at her pale lips, feeling dissatisfied. He leaned in to kiss her. Aveline seemed to anticipate his move and covered her mouth with her hand. His lips landed on the back of her hand instead. “Lucas, Winter has depression. Aren’t you going to divorce me yet?” Aveline asked. Lucas didn’t pull away. His lips stayed pressed against her hand, his eyes staring intently at her, and he started to kiss her hand bit by bit.
Chapter 147 Aaron lay on the hospital bed, his head wrapped in bandages, his handsome face looking somewhat weak. However, the look he gave Selena was one of fury. Selena instinctively hid behind Aveline. Inside the room, it wasn’t just Aaron. Lucas was sitting in a chair nearby, exuding a powerful and cold presence. As soon as she entered, his gaze fell on her. Aveline ignored Lucas and addressed Aaron. “Mr. Fletcher, my friend didn’t mean to hurt you. She will cover all your hospital expenses and compensate you for any losses. What do you think?” Aaron sneered. “I think I’d like to hit her on the head with a fire extinguisher.” Aveline frowned. “Violence is not the answer.” Aaron’s mouth twitched, glaring at Selena hiding behind Aveline, and then glanced at Lucas before saying, “As for compensation, I don’t need money, but I do need a nurse.” Selena offered, “I will hire the best nurse to take care of you.” Aaron replied, “I don’t want that.” Selena asked, “Then what do you want?” Aaron stated, “I want you to be my nurse. You misunderstood me and hit me. You must feel guilty, so you’ll take good care of me. When I’m fully recovered, this matter will be over.” “Impossible!” Selena’s eyes widened. “I have a job. I can’t take care of you. Name another condition.” Aaron responded, “Miss Quin, let’s get things straight. I am t making demands here, not you Selena bit her lip. Aveline hesitated before asking, “Is this really necessary?” Aaron said, “Yes, it is. Otherwise, ll sue her. Even if she doesn’t go to jail, she will be detained and have a criminal record. Her company won’t want her anymore.” Aveline gave him a cold look. It seemed Lucas‘ friends shared his unpleasant traits. Selena protested, “How can you be so shameless? I didn’t mean to hurt you. Besides, if you hadn’t been acting weird around that girl, I wouldn’t have hit you. In the end, you brought this on yourself.” Aaron closed his eyes. “Fine, no more negotiations. Call the police. Lucas, get my lawyer on the phone. Selena’s face turned even paler. Aveline took a deep breath and looked at Selena. “How long can your company give you off?” Selena hesitated for a moment. “At most, half a month.” Aveline turned to Aaron. “She’ll take care of you for half a month. By then, you should be pretty much recovered. How about that?” Aaron still kept his eyes closed and remained silent. The atmosphere in the room became tense. Just as Selena was about to explode, Lucas, who had been silent, spoke up. “Alright, half a month is enough. Besides, aren’t your worried that your admirers will get jealous if this drags on?” Aaron opened his eyes. “Aveline, I’m only agreeing because of Lucas. Without him, your friend would be looking at jail time.” Aveline’s expression remained neutral. +15 BONUS Selena bit her lip, wanting to say something, but Aveline gave her a look. “It’s only half a month. Take good care of him and don’t act impulsively again.” Ave…” Selena started, but Aveline cut her off with a gentle smile. “Mr. Fletcher is not only handsome but also comes from a good family and has a good character. How could he possibly hold a grudge against you? He just wants a little compensation.” Then she turned to Aaron. “Mr. Fletcher, you are truly kind!” BIG SALE 3500 bonus free fou you
Chapter 146 Aveline looked at Aaron with a faint smile. “Would you dare to say that to him when he’s sober?” Aaron was speechless for a moment. He looked at Aveline for a while, then suddenly turned to the semi- conscious Lucas and said, “Buddy, you’re going to have a tough time in the future.” Aveline still showed no intention of letting them in. “You should go. back to wherever you came from. You’re not welcome here.” With that, she lowered the baseball bat and slammed the door shut. Aaron stood there, taking a deep breath before turning around and supporting Lucas as they left. Ave…” Lucas mumbled drunkenly. Aaron sneered. “Your Ave doesn’t want you anymore. Go ahead and keep acting out.” Back in her bedroom, Aveline lay down and closed her eyes but couldn’t fall asleep. She opened her eyes, staring at the ceiling, her thoughts a mess. Why did he go drinking again? Wasn’t he supposed to see Sophia? Did he feel so heartbroken about her depression that he drank to drown his sorrows? Wow, how sentimental. Aveline’s face remained expressionless as her mind wandered. She turned over and tried to fall asleep again. For the next few days, she didn’t see Lucas. Aveline continued to work methodically. The project developed in collaboration with Brighton Enterprises was nearing its end. Once this was done, she could resign. This time, he had no reason to force her to stay. Aveline ordered a cup of tea and sat at her desk, sipping it. With half an hour left before the end of the workday, she thought about what to have for dinner. Just then, her phone rang. She saw it was a call from Selena. “Hello, Selena.” “Waah…” Selena’s sobbing voice came through. “Ave, I’ve gotten into trouble.” Aveline’s expression turned serious. “What happened?” Selena said, “I hit someone, and now we’re at the hospital. He might demand compensation…” Aveline glanced at the time, then stood up. “Don’t panic. I’ll come to you right now. Which hospital are you at?” Selena gave her the hospital’s name. Aveline informed her manager and left immediately. When she arrived at the hospital, she saw Selena standing at the entrance of a hospital room, her bright and pretty face scrunched up with worry. Aveline approached and looked her over. “Are you alright? You’re not hurt, are you?” Selena shook her head. “I’m fine.” +15 BONU! Aveline breathed a sigh of relief. “As long as you’re okay.” Selena added, “But the other person got a head injury. The doctor said it’s a concussion, and he needs to be hospitalized for observation and rest for a while.” Aveline’s expression grew even more serious. “What exactly happened? How did it get so serious?” Selena sighed. “I was out with some colleagues for dinner, and we went to a karaoke bar afterward. I drank a bit too much. When I went to the restroom, I saw a guy trying to force himself on a girl. I felt a surge of righteousness and grabbed a fire extinguisher to hit the guy on the head. And then… well, here we are.” Aveline was speechless for a moment. “Is he inside?” “Yes,” Selena replied, looking at her with a pitiful expression. “Ave, I’m scared. I’m not afraid of paying compensation, but what if I really hurt him badly?” Aveline reassured her, “It’s alright. The chances of that are very low. Let’s go in and check on him.” “Okay.” Selena stepped forward and pushed open the door to the hospital TOOI. When Aveline saw the person on the bed, she was stunned. “It’s you? COMMENTS
Chapter 145 Aaron stopped him. “I know you’re eager to drink, but you shouldn’t rush it. You need a reason to get drunk. What’s going on?” Lucas‘ eyes were cold as he looked at him. “Are you sick?” Aaron replied, “Lucas, what’s your problem? I’m concerned about you, and you insult me? Don’t you know this kind of behavior can hurt a friend’s feelings? If you keep this up, you won’t have anyone to drink with.” Lucas just stared at him coolly. They were silent for a moment before Aaron raised his hand. “Fine, I give up. Drink all you want. Just don’t end up crying on my leg.” Lucas said, “I’ll dig out your brain and cry into that.” Aaron was speechless. “You’re ruthless!” Lucas drank, the burning sensation spreading through his mouth. He frowned, leaned back, and covered his eyes with his hand. His voice was low and raspy, “Aaron, how did I survive until today?” Aaron replied, “Because you’re lucky.“. Lucas fell silent. The conversation died immediately. There was a moment of silence in the room. Aaron laughed lightly and said, “I know what you’re trying to say. I also know you’re having doubts, right? You’re caught in self–doubt, aren’t you? Lucas, if you’re already having doubts, it means the balance is tipping. “Instead of worrying about whether to trust someone, think about the person making you doubt. Has she ever done anything to hurt you? Has she ever disappointed you? Has she betrayed you?” “No.” Lucas’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he uttered the word. Aaron continued, “If that’s the case, what are you worried about?” Lucas replied in a deep voice, “I don’t want to repeat the same mistakes.” Aaron said, “I think you’re just like someone who’s once bitten, twice shy. Come on, let’s drink.” The night grew deeper. Aveline watched a variety show for a while, then got up to take a shower. When she came out, her phone was ringing non–stop. She picked it up and saw it was from an unknown number. Considering the scary photos she’d received before, she was afraid this might be another disturbing call, so she hung up immediately. However, the caller persisted, ringing several more times. Aveline blocked the number and went to bed. “Bang! Bang! Bang!” Just as she was about to drift off to sleep, there was a sudden loud banging on her door. Annoyed, Aveline got up. “Who is it?” Her tone was particularly irritable. This was Maple Garden; such things shouldn’t happen here. Grabbing a baseball bat, she approached the door and peered through the peephole. She saw Lucas’s enlarged face. +15 BONUS However, something seemed off about him. His head was bowed, his cheeks were flushed, and it was clear he was drunk. “Bang! Bang! Bang!” As Aveline hesitated, the banging on the door resumed. Without any expression, she opened the door. Aaron was there, dragging a breathless Lucas. “Finally, you opened the door. Why didn’t you answer your phone? Come on, help me out. He’s drunk.” Aaron started to help Lucas inside. Aveline lifted the baseball bat, blocking the doorway. “He’s drunk. What does that have to do with me?” Aaron’s eyes widened slightly. “Aren’t you his wife?” Aveline replied, “I’m not.” Aaron was taken aback. “Did you both… get a divorce?” Aveline said, “Almost.” Aaron took a deep breath and said, “Let him in. Just think of it as doing a good deed. When he wakes up, you can ask him for money or take some embarrassing photos of him. Once you’re divorced, you can sell them to his fans for a lot of money. Just let him in, alright?” ING SALE 3500 bonus free fou you