After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 718

Aveline's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at him.

Did he really just say that? Was he possessed or something?

"You don't have to look at me like that," Lucas said, almost as if he could read her thoughts.

A faint smile tugged at his thin lips. "In the past, I only thought about how much I liked your scent, your body, and having you by my side. Even if you were reluctant, as long as you were with me, I felt at ease. So, I never cared about your feelings or whether you wanted to be here or not—I just kept you by force."

He continued, "Of course, I still feel the same way. But I think maybe if I try a different approach, I might have a chance to keep you here… to save this marriage of ours that’s on the brink of collapse."

As Lucas spoke, he kept his gaze on her, his deep, dark eyes holding a hint of tenderness.

A wave of bitterness rose in Aveline's heart. She couldn't quite describe how she felt.

If he had done this sooner, would things have turned out differently?

Aveline lowered her gaze slightly. "But, Lucas, you're a little late in realizing this."

A piece of paper that’s been crumpled and then smoothed out can never be the same. It would always bear the creases and folds.

But Lucas replied, "We're still young, not in our seventies or eighties, too creaky to make a move. So, it's not too late."

Aveline's eyelashes fluttered, and the cold wind seemed to blow through an empty space inside her, filling her with a deep sense of sadness.

Lucas looked at her intently. "Aveline, won't you give me a chance?"

She met his eyes and said, "No."

"Alright, I'll take that as a yes."

Aveline was speechless.

Lucas' dark eyes locked onto hers.

Aveline looked at him. "Your health is no longer an issue, so I'll tell the lawyer that we can proceed with the court hearing. I hope you attend.

With that, she turned and walked away, her slender figure exuding a determined defiance.

She was resolute, clearly not willing to give him another chance.

Lucas' gaze deepened. He pulled a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and let the smoke rise around him, only to be blown away by the wind moments later.

It felt like there was a fire burning in his heart, needing water to extinguish it. Yet the water he longed for wanted nothing to do with him.

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Aveline returned to the studio, only to hear some strange noises coming from the office.