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

Aveline pulled out her phone. "What are you standing there for? Call the police."

Selena, however, seemed unfazed. "I've reported it before, but nothing was stolen, and the security cameras were out of order, so it was pointless."

Aveline frowned. "But it's too dangerous for you to stay here. You should come to stay at my place."

Selena hesitated. "But... the deposit..."

Aveline's expression grew stern. "What's more important, your deposit or your life?"

Selena sighed. "The deposit..."

Ignoring her, Aveline started packing up Selena's belongings. In no time, she had most of it sorted out.

When she turned around, she saw Selena still organizing her collection of stuffed toys.

Aveline felt a bit exasperated. "You can move those later. Right now, just take what you need."

Selena hugged a large plushie tightly and said, "This is essential. I can't sleep without it."

Aveline was speechless.

Selena then clutched a plush carrot. "And this one stays by my side, like a fortress of security."

Aveline fell silent again.

She pretended to dial a number. "Hello, psychiatric hospital?"

...

They ended up heading to Maple Garden together.

Aveline handed Selena her suitcase. "Pick any room you like and get settled in. I'm going to start on dinner."

"Got it, rich lady," Selena replied with a grin.

Aveline shook her head with a smile and headed into the kitchen. Just as she started, her phone rang again. She looked at the screen-it was a call from Russell. Only then did she remember that he had tried to call her earlier and she hadn't returned the call.

"Hey, Russ," Aveline answered, her tone tinged with apology. "Sorry, I was busy earlier and just finished up."

Russell replied, "No problem. I just wanted to check in because I heard about what happened with Sophia, and I wondered if you knew anything about it." Aveline responded, "Yes, I saw the news."

Russell asked, "Do you know why she was suddenly kicked out of the Winter family?"Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Aveline replied, "I have no idea."

Russell paused for a moment before saying, "I thought you might know. I've heard that Lucas pressured the Winter family into letting Sophia go."

He hesitated briefly, then added, "I thought this might have something to do with you."

Aveline bit her lip, not wanting to reveal what had happened the previous night. "I really don't know. I only found out when I saw the news this morning."

Russell sighed. "Well, in any case, without her around, you'll have a bit more peace of mind."

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

Russell continued, "I've got a meeting now, but if you need anything, give me a call."

"Okay," Aveline agreed and ended the call.

She briefly closed her eyes, trying to push away the memories of last night. The incident had happened before she even left the club, which was why Mason and Jason hadn't shown up immediately.

Not wanting to dwell on it any longer, Aveline focused on finishing the meal. By the time she was done, Selena had unpacked and joined her at the dining table. After a moment's hesitation, Aveline said, "Selena, I found out something about Aaron."

Selena, still eating, asked, "Oh? What is it?"

Aveline replied, "He's getting engaged to the Johnson family's daughter."

Selena paused mid-bite. "A strategic marriage? How cliché."