After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 771

Aveline moved to the side, picking up a baseball bat from the corner, her eyes fixed intently on the door.

The person made another attempt to enter the passcode, and again got it wrong!

Her expression darkened further. It seemed she would need to install a security camera at the entrance to see what was happening outside.

After one more failed attempt, there was finally silence.

Aveline pulled out her phone and sent a message to Baron.

“There seems to be someone at my door. Can you discreetly come up and check?”

Baron replied, “On my way, Mrs. Tudor!”

With Baron's reply, she waited quietly.

About ten minutes later, there was a soft knock at the door.

"It's me."

Lucas' deep, magnetic voice came from the other side.

Aveline froze for a moment before walking over to open the door.

Lucas stood there in silk pajamas, his short hair slightly tousled. His face was handsome, and his eyes were dark.

"Why are you here?" she asked, surprised.

She had called for Baron, not him.

Lucas asked, "Are you hurt?"

Aveline shook her head. "Whoever it was didn't get in."

Lucas stepped inside without hesitation. "I checked. There are signs someone was here. Aveline, you're being watched."

Aveline’s brow furrowed. "Who? And why are they targeting me again?"

The last time it had been Darren, but he was already locked up, facing a life in prison.

Instead of leaving, Lucas walked further inside and sat down on the sofa. "Go ahead and sleep. I'll stay right here."

Aveline frowned, but seeing the determination in his expression, she decided not to argue. She turned and headed to her bedroom, making sure to lock the door behind her.

Listening to the sounds coming from the bedroom, Lucas' gaze darkened slightly. He remained on the sofa, pulling out his phone and sending a message.

...

When Aveline woke up again, it was already 10 a.m.

She had sent Maria a message earlier to request a day off, so there was no rush. After washing up, she emerged from the bedroom to find Lucas still there.

He was still wearing his pajamas, holding his phone, and replying to messages. The sunlight streaming in softened the coldness about him, highlighting his sharp, handsome features in profile.

"Why are you still here?" Aveline asked, surprised.

Lucas looked up at her. "I was worried about you being all alone.”