After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 857

Cathy maintained a composed smile. "Lucas, you're here."

Lucas nodded, his gaze shifting to Rina’s pale face.

He asked, puzzled, "What happened to her?"

Rina’s eyes welled up with tears, and she bit her lip before softly replying, "I’m fine, Lucas."

"Did someone upset you?" Lucas pressed. "You can tell me or your grandfather, and we’ll make sure someone takes care of it."

Rina gave a quiet nod and retreated to her room without another word. After exchanging brief farewells with her mother, Lucas left as well.

Once in the car, he leaned back in his seat, his expression icy.

Desmond glanced over and said, "Mr. Wilbert has learned of Russell’s true intentions. He likely won’t support him any longer. With how Russell has treated Rina, the Johnson family might push for a divorce."

If that happened, all of Russell’s efforts would be for nothing.

Lucas opened his eyes, his dark gaze laced with a hint of red. "He brought this upon himself."

…

When Aveline woke again, it was already the following afternoon. The strong scent of disinfectant filled her nose, but more importantly, her vision had returned.

Her face lit up with joy—she could see again!

"You’re awake?" Leo’s voice came from nearby. "I bought some oatmeal It’s easy to digest. Have a little first."

Aveline turned her head and saw Leo walking toward her with a smile on his face.

Sitting up, she looked at him with gratitude. "Thank you!"

It seemed her gamble had paid off.

"No need to thank me," Leo said with a wave. "We’ve helped each other, after all. If it weren’t for you, I might’ve collapsed on the roadside."

Aveline didn’t respond further. Even without her, someone else would have helped him. He wasn’t going to die.

Aveline agreed, "I’ve thought the same, but I still don’t know who it is."

As Leo started the car, he said, "Once you’re back, you can have someone investigate. The villa’s still there, and it shouldn’t be too hard to find out."

"Right." Aveline nodded, her mind already racing with thoughts of her return. The idea of going home filled her with a mix of anticipation and nerves.

Involuntarily, Lucas' face flashed in her mind. Her phone was missing, so she couldn’t reach him, but it didn’t matter—she’d be home soon.

After about half an hour of driving, the car unexpectedly came to a stop.

Aveline blinked, surprised. "What’s wrong?"

Leo responded, "I’ll check."

He got out, inspected the car, and came back with a sigh. "Looks like the car broke down. I’ll need to call for a tow. Luckily, there’s a bus stop nearby. Once the car’s towed, we can catch a bus."

Aveline nodded, resigned to the situation, though her thoughts were still focused on getting home.