After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 710

Aveline felt a bit surprised. Ever since she had last seen him at the breakfast shop, he hadn't shown up again. His sudden appearance today was indeed unexpected. After all, she had made things quite clear before.

She smiled slightly and nodded. "Sure, we're almost home anyway. By the way, have you had dinner?"

Russell nodded. "Yeah, I have."

Aveline smiled again. "Then I don't need to cook."

Russell's lips curved into a smile. His delicate, handsome face took on a more mischievous look, his beautiful eyes holding an unreadable emotion as he gazed at her.

Aveline tried not to think too much about it.

The elevator doors opened, and they both entered the apartment.

Selena wasn't home, which puzzled Aveline, but she didn't ask about it.

"What would you like to drink?" she asked, glancing at Russell.

But Russell kept his gaze fixed on her and said, "Aveline, stop fussing around. Just sit down."

Aveline paused, then grabbed two glasses of juice and sat down on the living room sofa.

As twilight slowly enveloped the world outside, Russell continued to stare at Aveline's face. Suddenly, he said, "I'm getting married."

Aveline froze for a moment. "Congratulations! When's the wedding? I should have enough time to prepare a gift."

But Russell replied, "Aveline, I don't want your congratulations, and I don't want you at the wedding either."

His words were blunt.

Aveline's fingers curled slightly, her gaze lowered. At this point, she couldn't pretend she didn't understand anymore.

She moved her lips, then spoke, "Russ, I've always been grateful to you."

Russell smiled faintly. "I know, but from the beginning, I never wanted your gratitude."

Russell looked at her seriously. "Aveline, my marriage is just a temporary arrangement. When everything is settled in the future, if you want to leave, come find me, and I'll take you away. Alright?"

Aveline instinctively lifted her gaze, meeting his eyes, which held a hint of earnestness and deep emotion. He wasn’t hiding anything anymore.

She picked up her juice, took a sip, then gripped the glass tightly.

"Russ, don't do this," she said softly.

Seeing her reaction, Russell knew exactly what it meant—she wasn't willing to leave with him.

He lowered his head, his lips curving slightly in a strained smile. When he looked up again, he said, "Alright, don't feel burdened by it. My feelings for you are my own business; they have nothing to do with you."

Aveline felt her heart in turmoil, unsure how to respond. The complexity of their relationship left no room for a proper response.

Besides, she wasn't divorced yet, and he was about to be married. Everything was just too complicated.

"Remember, even if you find out the date of my wedding, don't come," Russell said, his gaze steady on hers, making his request clear.