Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEO novel Chapter 1650

If things truly got difficult, she could always turn to Lucas for help later.

Besides, she had never imagined that his identity would turn out to be what it was.

Back then, she’d even thought he was someone who needed her protection, which only pushed her to work harder.

When Aurora finally shared that thought, Lucas couldn’t help but laugh.

“And when exactly did I ever give you the impression that I needed protecting?”

He reached out and gently pinched her cheek. “Next time, you could just ask me first, you know.”

Aurora pouted slightly. “How was I supposed to know who you really were? You were the one keeping it from me.

“And even if I had asked, would you really have told me the truth?”

“I…”

Lucas fell silent, unsure how to respond.

She had a point. Back then, even if she had guessed, he probably wouldn’t have admitted it. They had both been holding something back for their own reasons.

In the end, everything had unfolded exactly as it should.

Aurora gave him a knowing look. “See? You can’t even answer me. That’s why I said even if I’d asked, you wouldn’t have told me the truth.”

Lucas sighed softly. “You’re right. I’m sorry.”

Aurora blinked, then laughed. “Wait, how did we end up apologizing to each other?”

Their eyes met, amusement flickering between them.

And then, without another word, they simply wrapped their arms around each other, holding on tightly—neither of them willing to let go.

…

“What exactly are you doing back home?”

“Dad, you’ve seen everything online, haven’t you?”

She spoke as if teasing, hoping to divert his attention. What she really wanted to know was why he had chosen to call her now.

“Are you really just there for the show?” her father, Charles Song, asked, his tone cold.

“Of course,” she replied without a hint of hesitation. “Why else would I be here if not for the show? You saw the invitation yourself.”

Her tone was steady and convincing enough to fool anyone else.

But if Lucas hadn’t called him earlier, Charles might still have believed her.

Now, hearing her lie so smoothly, he found it almost laughable.