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

Selena listened, wide-eyed, to Aveline's story. When she finally put down her cup, her face was full of concern. "What about your eyes? Are they completely healed now?" Aveline nodded. "Thanks to Leo. He rescued me and got me to the hospital in time. If it weren't for him, I might never have regained my sight."

Selena quickly turned to Leo, gratitude evident in her expression. "Thank you so much!"

Leo smiled softly. "No need to thank me. You both helped me before; this was the least I could do."

Selena then shifted her gaze back to Aveline, her attention dropping to her stomach. She gently placed her hand on Aveline's belly. "There's a little life here?" Aveline nodded. "Yes."

Selena blinked, then asked bluntly, "It's that scumbag Lucas' child?"

Aveline hesitated for a moment before replying, "... Yes."

Selena withdrew her hand, staring at her. "What are you going to do about it?"

"I plan to keep the baby," Aveline said firmly.

Selena frowned. "But if you keep the baby and Lucas finds out, he's going to cling to you. You'll never be able to get rid of him."

Aveline's hand rested on her belly as she blinked thoughtfully. "I haven't decided yet whether I'll tell him."

Selena, uncertain, looked at her friend. If Aveline kept the child, it was only a matter of time before Lucas found out. The only way to avoid that would be if Aveline disappeared completely, keeping the baby hidden from him forever. "Since you're back, you should let that scumbag know," Selena said. "He hasn't slept in days, searching for you."

Aveline nodded. "I will. I'll go see him later."

Facing him directly would certainly surprise him the most.

Selena hesitated for a moment, as if she had something more to say, but then remained quiet.

Aveline stood. "I'll make dinner. You both rest for a bit."

"No way!" Selena immediately pulled her back down onto the sofa. "You're pregnant! What are you doing in the kitchen? That's not a place for you anymore. I'll order food and have it delivered."

Leo chimed in, "I think she's right. You haven't rested properly in days. Why not take a nap, and after dinner, you can go see him?" Aveline, seeing both of them insisting, relented with a small smile. "Alright, I'll rest for a bit. If anything comes up, just call me."

"Go, go," Selena said, engrossed in her phone as she placed the food order, not even glancing up.

Leo remained quiet, sipping his

water, his gaze discreetly sweeping over the room as if searching for something, though it went unnoticed by anyone.

...

After a refreshing shower, Aveline lay down and quickly drifted into sleep. About an hour later, Selena gently knocked on her door and called out. "Hey, time to wake up, babe. Dinner's ready."

"Mmm," Aveline mumbled in response, slowly opening her eyes and sitting up.

The delicious aroma of the food filled the air, and as soon as she smelled it, her stomach growled loudly. They all sat down together and enjoyed the meal.

Afterward, Selena made a call to Aaron.Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

"Where are you?" she asked directly.

"I'm on my way back. Why?" Aaron replied.

Selena, thinking quickly, said, "Do you know where Lucas is? I've got some leads I need to share with him."

She used the excuse of having information to avoid raising suspicion.

Aaron sounded curious. "What kind of leads could you have? Why not just tell me?"