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

As Desmond waved his hand, Judith was shoved into the room. Everyone in the living room turned to look at her.

Her face shifted from pale to flushed in seconds, clearly unsettled.

Wilfried eyed her, his tone cold. "Where were you planning to go?"

Beside her was a suitcase.

Judith remained silent, her expression growing more and more uncomfortable.

Desmond stepped forward and said, "Mr. Cooper, we've uncovered some information about the orphanage, detailing how Juliet took your daughter's place. You should take a look."

He handed over a file, placing it in front of Wilfried.

As Wilfried read through it, he learned for the first time that Judith had been the one who found out about Arthur Town Orphanage all those years ago. She had known from the start that Aveline was his real daughter, but she had conspired with Hilda, allowing Juliet to take Aveline's place.

"Smack!"

Wilfried slammed the file shut, his face dark with fury as he glared at Judith. "You knew all along? Why did you do this?"

Judith looked back at him, her voice bitter. "I've been by your side all these years, without a child of my own. And you? You've spent all this time thinking only about your daughter. Did you ever consider my feelings?"

She let out a mirthless laugh. "If you couldn't forget your late wife, why did you marry me? You never should've brought me into this!"

Wilfried's face hardened, but a part of him hesitated, remembering how Judith had lived in the Cooper family for years, enduring so much. He felt a moment of sympathy. But she had done something wrong and unforgivable.

In a low voice, he said, "We'll get a divorce. I'll give you a substantial settlement, and you can go wherever you want. I won't hold you accountable for what happened."

Judith gave a bitter laugh. "That suits me just fine."

...

The Cooper family formally announced Aveline's identity and threw a grand banquet, inviting the elite families of Larbor City.

Aveline appeared in a custom-made gown, elegant and stunning, walking alongside Wilfried. All eyes were drawn to her in awe.

She glanced at Wilfried, noticing the wrinkles etched into his face, and suddenly, a wave of warmth washed over her. Her father hadn't let her down.

"Dad," she whispered softly, calling out to him.

Wilfried froze for a moment.

In all the time Aveline had been back, she hadn't once called him "Dad."

Now, hearing her say it, his eyes reddened with emotion.

"Yes!" he nodded eagerly, looking her with foving eyes. "Aveline, everything you've missed, I will make up to you. You will be the happiest girl in the world!"

Aveline nodded in acknowledgment, then turned her gaze toward the guests.

In the corner, Lucas watched the scene unfold, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips. She was back with the Cooper family now, surrounded by people who would love her.

That was all that mattered.

Just then, his phone rang.

Glancing at the screen, he saw it was the hospital back in Cloudflare City.

"Hello?"

"Mr. Tudor, Mr. Frederick's condition has worsened. You need to come back immediately!"This content is © NôvelDrama.Org.

Lucas's expression turned cold as he silently ended the call. He looked over at Aveline, who was glowing in the crowd, before downing his drink in one swift motion and leaving the banquet without a word.

The event carried on until late into the night.

Afterward, Aveline pulled out her phone and sent Lucas a message, but he didn't respond right away. "Hmm? What's going on? Where is he?" she thought.

Just then, Selena sidled up to her, grinning mischievously. "Miss Cooper, how about you sponsor me for life?"

Aveline chuckled. "I won't need to. There's already someone who wants to take care of you forever."

Selena's cheeks flushed, but she said, "Looks like I bet right this time."

Aaron had found out what his family had done to her and had a huge argument with them.

Afterward, he'd pulled her straight to register their marriage.

Now, she was a married woman!