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

Why?

Why would Lucas target Gernard?

Aveline couldn't figure it out, no matter how hard she thought.

"What are you thinking about?"

Gernard's voice came from beside her.

Aveline snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head. "Nothing. Let's go."

"Alright."

Gernard responded with a nod.

As they exited the restaurant, his phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Juliet. "Hello, Juliet."

As he answered the call, Gernard's tone softened unconsciously.

Juliet's playful voice came through, "Gernard, where are you? I'm so bored. Can I come find you to hang out?"

Gernard asked, "Have you had dinner yet?"

Juliet replied, "Yes, I have."

"I'm planning to head back to the hotel," Gernard said.

Juliet immediately sounded like a deflated balloon. "Going back to the hotel this early? Aren't you considering any nightlife at all? You're getting older, and Mom and Dad keep pushing you to get married, you know." Gernard chuckled with a mix of helplessness and affection. "It's one thing for Mom and Dad to pressure me, but you too? Are you joining their team?"

Juliet giggled. "Take me out to have fun, and I won't join their team. Otherwise, I'll tell them all about what you've been up to lately and have them give you endless calls!"

Gernard quickly said, "Please don't! I'll take you out."

"Yay!"

Juliet cheered, and Gernard then mentioned a place and told her he'd pick her up shortly.

After hanging up, he turned and met Aveline's gaze, which had a hint of envy in it.

His tone softened naturally, "Would you like to join us? My sister is about your age; you two might get along well."

Aveline shook her head. "No, I need to go back to get some rest and prepare for tomorrow's court session." Besides, she knew Juliet, but their relationship wasn't particularly close, and meeting might be awkward.

Gernard didn't press her. "Alright, then. Drive safely."

Aveline nodded and bid him goodbye.

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As Aveline got into her car, she glanced back at Gernard's figure, feeling a strange sensation in her heart. Moments ago, while watching him speak so affectionately to Juliet on the phone, a deep longing had surfaced within her.

How wonderful would it be if she had a brother like Gernard, one who doted on his sister with such care?

The thought appeared so abruptly, catching her completely off guard.

It was a feeling she had almost never experienced. Despite seeing countless scenes of happy families before, she had never once felt such a desire. What was going on with her lately?

She shook off the chaotic thoughts in her head, started the car, and drove back to Maple Garden.

When the elevator doors opened, she was surprised to find the hallway shrouded in darkness, with only the faint glow of the emergency exit sign overhead providing any light.

What's going on? Why would the lights suddenly go out?

Puzzled but not overly concerned, Aveline stepped out of the elevator.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

After all, her front door was just a few steps away.

As the elevator doors closed behind her, the corridor was engulfed in darkness. She reached out to touch the fingerprint lock, but suddenly, a faint noise came from behind. Her body was abruptly pushed against the door!

A familiar, crisp scent enveloped her like a tidal wave. Her chin was grasped, and her face was turned around, just as a pair of lips descended on hers. "Mmph!"

Aveline gasped in shock and immediately began to struggle. But his strength was overwhelming, pinning her firmly against the door. She couldn't break free! What was he trying to do? What on earth was he trying to do?!