After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 875

“No, Aveline, you’re overthinking this,” Gernard said urgently, his gaze sincere. “You probably don’t know this, but every time I saw you before, I felt this strange sense of connection, like I wanted to be closer to you. At the time, I just thought it was odd, but looking back now, I think that was the bond of family—it’s just that I didn’t realize it.”

His voice softened as he continued, “When I found out you were my sister, I was genuinely happy. Don’t say things like that again—it’ll really upset me.”

Aveline smiled at him. “That’s why I wanted to clear the air. It avoids so many misunderstandings.”

“You’re right.” Gernard nodded in agreement, then glanced at the elegant box in front of her. “Now, go ahead and open it.”

“Okay.” Aveline nodded and opened the box, revealing a beautiful gemstone bracelet, its stones clear and radiant.

Her eyes lit up as she exclaimed, “I love this bracelet!”

Gernard’s face broke into a smile. “I’m glad you like it.”

“There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you,” he said, his expression suddenly more serious.

“Oh?” Aveline, still admiring the bracelet, looked up at him in curiosity. “What is it?”

“It’s about the time you were kidnapped. Do you know who was behind it?” Gernard asked, his eyes watching her carefully.

Aveline shook her head. “I have no idea.”

Gernard sighed. “It was Russell.”

“What? That’s impossible!” Aveline’s face paled as she instinctively denied it.

How could it have been Russell?

Why would he do something like that?

But then, as her thoughts spiraled, she remembered how her vision had been taken away during her captivity. It suddenly clicked—her captor must have known her, which explained why they kept her blinded.

In her heart, Russell had been more than just a good friend. He had felt like family, someone she could trust completely.

But now... all that trust had been shattered.

How could he have done something like this?

Aveline closed her eyes as if trying to block out the painful realization. Perhaps, deep down, the signs had been there all along. She just hadn’t wanted to see them.

She later shared what she had learned with Selena, who, to Aveline’s surprise, didn’t seem shocked at all.

"What’s with that look?" Aveline asked, clearly puzzled by Selena’s lack of reaction.

Selena gave a small, knowing smile. "It’s not all that surprising, really. I’ve long suspected his feelings for you. What surprises me isn’t that he did it, but that he went this far. Didn’t he think that if the truth ever came out, he’d lose you completely—even as a friend?"