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

Russell glanced at her and asked, "Do you think this is just a coincidence?"

Aveline lowered her gaze, her expression complicated. "I have a pretty good idea who's behind this."

When she first met with Sidney, he had already told her that none of the major hospitals in Cloudflare City would admit his mother for treatment, no matter how much he pleaded. In Cloudflare City, there were plenty of people with the power to do something like this, but only one person who actually would.

So, she had called Russell.

By moving Sidney's mother to the Skyler family's hospital, they were out of the reach of the Tudors. With Russell's influence, Sidney's mother wouldn't be turned away again.

She felt deeply grateful for Russell's timely help but was equally saddened, unable to understand why Lucas was being so ruthless.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

Was he really that heartless?

Russell studied her. "Aveline, if you keep going back and forth with him, the number of people he targets will only grow."

Aveline didn't respond, a faint sadness washing over her.

Russell opened the car door. "Get in. With his mother here, you can rest easy."

Aveline exhaled a shaky breath. "Thank you, Russ."

Russell had helped her so many times that she wasn't sure how she could ever repay him.

Russell smiled slightly. "No need to thank me. If we're keeping score, a few thank-yous wouldn't even come close to balancing the scales between us." Aveline gave a bitter smile. "Yeah, I owe you so much."

Russell's gaze softened. "That's what friends are for, right? So don't worry about it."

But even between friends, there was only so much one could take without giving back.

Aveline nodded silently.

When they arrived back at Maple Garden, Aveline didn't go straight home. Instead, she stood outside Lucas' door and rang the bell.

After a moment, the door opened, and Lucas stood there, his expression cold and distant. "What do you want?"

Aveline looked at him icily. "Why are you targeting Sidney?"

Lucas let out a mocking laugh. "Him? You think he's worth my time to target?"

Aveline's expression darkened. "If that's the case, why did you hit him and go after his family? Lucas, if you have a problem, take it out on me. What's the point of targeting others?"

Lucas looked down at her with a cold, superior gaze. "Take it out on you? Can you handle it?"

Aveline was momentarily speechless.

"So, you're admitting it-you did all of this, didn't you?" she pressed.

Instead of answering directly, Lucas shifted the conversation. "Aveline, in what capacity are you questioning me? As my wife, or as his girlfriend?"

Her brows furrowed in frustration.

"Let's focus on the issue. What you're doing is wrong, and even if I were just a bystander, I'd still have the right to question it."

Lucas sneered. "If you're just a bystander, then why should I answer you?"

With that, he moved to close the door.

Aveline instinctively reached out to stop him. "Lucas, leave Sidney alone!"

She had come here determined to make him stop. Sidney was innocent and only caught in the crossfire because of her.

Lucas raised an eyebrow. "Are you begging me?"

Aveline's breath caught. "If that's what it takes, then fine. I'm begging you, don't go after innocent people."

But Lucas' expression grew even

colder. He grabbed her chin firmly,

forcing her to meet his gaze. "But Aveline, if you're going to beg, you'd better have the right attitude And this? I'm far from satisfied.