After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 725

"Even the law gives people a chance to redeem themselves, but you won’t," Lucas remarked, his eyes on her.

In the dimly lit car, the streetlights flickered past, but they couldn’t illuminate the darkness in his gaze.

Aveline pressed her lips together and replied, "But you’ve hurt me. I have a fragile heart. I won’t touch anything that causes me pain again."

Silence filled the car.

For a moment, Lucas wished he could go back in time and slap himself. Why had he been so foolish?

He closed his eyes...

There was no turning back in this world, no way to undo what had been done. At this point, words felt utterly meaningless.

They arrived at Maple Garden.

Aveline parked the car and left, heading directly towards the entrance. Lucas remained quiet, following her silently into the elevator.

The conversation in the car left them both in a heavy silence.

Aveline suddenly realized that some words were not as difficult to say as she thought. Speaking them out loud actually made her feel a bit lighter.

She raised her eyes to look at the mirrored elevator wall, catching a glimpse of his sharp and handsome face.

"Lucas, let's part on good terms. I think what you’re feeling might be more about not wanting to let go because I once loved you. But I don’t anymore, and you just don’t want to face that. It’s time to wake up. In the future, whether it’s weddings or funerals, let's stay out of each other’s lives."

Lucas’ lips curved into a faint smile. "You seem to think you know me very well."

Aveline replied, "Isn’t that true?"

"No," Lucas denied flatly.

He looked directly at her. "At first, I did question it—how could someone's love just vanish so easily? But it only bothered me for a few days. I don't want a divorce, simply because I don’t want one. I don’t want you to leave me."

His gaze was so intense and sincere that, even through the reflection in the elevator’s mirror, she could feel the depth of his emotion.

"What?"

Maria shot up from her seat, startled. "Why do you want to resign?"

Aveline replied, "I want to try a different lifestyle, like maybe opening a restaurant or something."

Maria was stunned. Aveline had dropped this bombshell without any warning, and now she didn’t know how to respond. But one thing was clear: she couldn’t let her go!

Maria pulled her over to the sofa and asked, "Aveline, you can’t leave now. You’ve seen it yourself; my studio is just getting started, and I really need a talented designer like you. If you leave, I don't think the studio will last very long."

Aveline smiled faintly and said, "Sidney is very capable. He can certainly help you. You could also hire from universities; many students are talented and well-suited for development."

Maria sighed, realizing Aveline had made up her mind. "So, you’re determined to leave, aren’t you?"

Aveline nodded. "I'm sorry for telling you so late. I’ll stay until you find a new designer."