After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 864

Lucas completely ignored Selena’s protests, pacing around the living room, and searching every corner.

Not finding anyone, he headed straight for the bedroom.

"Hey, stop!" Selena rushed over, arms outstretched to block his way. "What do you think you’re doing?"

His bloodshot eyes fixed on her, cold and intense. "Move."

The icy chill and overwhelming pressure radiating from him made Selena falter momentarily, but she stood her ground. "No. Why are you barging in like this?"

Frustration boiled over in Lucas.

If Selena was trying this hard to stop him, then Aveline must be here. Why was she keeping him away? Didn’t she understand how desperately he’d been searching for Aveline, how close to madness he’d been?

Lucas had little patience left. Just as he was about to push Selena aside, the bedroom door creaked open.

Aveline stood there, dressed in soft sleepwear, one hand resting on the doorframe, the other hanging loosely at her side. She looked fragile, ethereal, but her face was pale, and her eyes showed none of the warmth he once knew.

Lucas' gaze locked onto her, scanning her face, taking in every detail as if afraid to miss a single moment. His throat tightened, and in a hoarse whisper, he said, "Aveline... you’ve lost weight."

Aveline’s grip on the door handle tightened slightly.

Her voice was soft but distant as she replied, "I’m tired. Could you please leave?"

Lucas’ heart clenched at the coldness in her tone. The distance between them was suffocating. He had been so desperate to find her, and now that he had, she felt like a stranger.

"Alright," he said, voice tight with emotion. "Rest. I’ll come back tomorrow."

With heavy reluctance, he turned to leave, glancing back at her with each step, clearly unwilling to go.

Once the door closed behind him, Selena let out an annoyed sound and turned to Aveline. "Don’t bother with him, Ave!"

Aveline nodded, her voice low. "I’m exhausted. I’m going to sleep. You don’t have to stay with me. I’ll be fine alone."

But Selena shook her head, adamant. "No way. I’m staying with you. I won’t be able to sleep if I leave you alone."

Aveline sighed, resigned, and agreed.