After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 686

"Come in," Lucas said flatly, his voice devoid of emotion.

The door opened, and Judy walked in. Seeing that his complexion had improved, she stood by the bed, her gaze filled with a mix of emotions.

"I never imagined you could be so calculating," Judy finally spoke, offering her assessment.

Lucas looked at her coolly. "We both got what we needed. Isn’t it a bit late to be discussing this now?"

During their collaboration with DK Group, the Thompson family had reaped numerous benefits, yet now she was here to accuse him of being manipulative.

Judy clenched the bag in her hand. "Lucas, I genuinely wanted to get along with you, so why did you use me?"

Lucas remained indifferent. "Is there anything else you need?"

Judy, however, continued, "You used me to provoke Aveline, but what was the result? She doesn’t care about you at all. So, what if you’ve gained so much? Aveline still wants to divorce you!"

She aimed for his most vulnerable spot with her words, knowing they would sting.

She truly liked Lucas, but he had used her and then intended to discard her. How could that be fair?

"Are you done?" Lucas' eyes remained cold as he looked at her.

Judy bit her lip, feeling deeply defeated by his indifferent expression.

He didn’t care about anything she said because, in his eyes, she meant nothing.

This harsh reality only fueled her anger.

But there was nothing she could do.

Her father had already messaged her, insisting she return home today. The family had arranged a marriage for her, and she had to fulfill her duty as the daughter of the Thompson family.

At that moment, she felt a surge of envy for Aveline—Aveline was free, unbound by obligations, and Lucas loved her deeply. She was truly free.

Judy turned to leave.

"Wait."

Just as Judy reached the door, she heard his deep, magnetic voice behind her.

But the real problem was that everything Judy said was true.

Aveline would find out sooner or later.

Lucas reached up, rubbing his temples as a dull ache spread through his chest, his face paling.

But he didn’t call for a doctor or nurse; he just endured the pain in silence.

Flashes of Aveline’s pained expressions crossed his mind. Was this how she felt during those moments?

A bitter smile tugged at the corners of Lucas’ lips, and a hint of sorrow flickered in his deep eyes.

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Back at Maple Garden, Aveline was in a state of turmoil.

She sat on the sofa, staring blankly ahead, until suddenly, she grabbed a cushion and started venting her frustration on it.