After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 563

Chapter 563

Aveline suddenly found his words amusing, but the tense atmosphere in the room and her awkward position made it clear that laughing now would only make her a target.

She forced herself to suppress the urge, lowering her gaze.

Sensing her reaction, Lucas glanced at her.

When he noticed the flicker of amusement in her eyes, his foul mood unexpectedly lifted a bit.

Interesting…

Dealing with these people might have its perks after all.

At the very least, it could amuse her.

And that, he thought, was worth it.

Barbara began coughing violently, her trembling hand pointing at Lucas as if she wanted to scold him, but she was too weak to even speak. All she could do was glare at him with anger.

Lucas, seemingly oblivious to her fury, gently took her hand. “Grandma, don’t worry. Aveline and I will live well together, and we’ll soon give you a great–grandchild to hold

Barbara yanked her hand away and turned her face away from him, clearly enraged. Frederick was equally angered by Lucas‘ words, but he kept his temper in check, speaking in a low voice instead, “We don’t approve of your relationship with Aveline. I’ve already found you a new match. The Thompson girl is a fine choice.

“You’ve been spending time with her, and I understand you’ve grown fond of her. Why not make it official? Once your grandmother’s health improves, we can proceed with wedding plans.”

Yvonne chimed in, “I’ve met Judy a few times as well. She’s a proper and courteous young woman. Marrying her would only strengthen your position.”

Lucas‘ handsome face remained impassive.

After a moment, he looked at them both and asked, “Are you done?”

With that, he stood up, walked over to Aveline, took her hand, and started to lead her