Chapter 23

Selena said, "I'm just so angry."

Aveline sighed softly. "Your anger only brings suffering for both of us."

Selena choked, a few traces of guilt appearing on her delicate face. "I know I was wrong."

"Alright, weren't we going to have dinner together? This meal is on you," Aveline said.

"No problem!"

-Selena cheerfully agreed, linking her arm with Aveline's as they

walked to the roadside.

By the time they finished their meal, it was already evening.

Selena wanted to go home with Aveline, but Aveline refused.

"You've been taking care of me in the hospital for so long. Go home and rest well, or else you won't be pretty anymore," Aveline said.

Selena immediately covered her face. "Really? Am I not pretty anymore? That's unacceptable. I need to go home and take care of myself. Bye, Ave darling."

Watching her leave, Aveline's smile carried a touch of helplessness.

apartment in the Waterfront District, she went upstairs. The light on her floor had gone out at some point, leaving the

unlock the door. As she entered

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door behind her, a force prevented her from

"Who?"

turned

for a

pushed him. "Get out. You're

humiliation he caused her today. What did he

voice low. "A luxurious apartment, six

deed and the check directly to me. There's no need for you to

tightened his grip on her

breath. "What are you going

for?"

walked in, closing the

on the lights, and the room

hand away, her clear eyes filled with a hint of mockery. "What? Was my apology today not sincere enough? Should I apologize again? Tell me, h "Aveline," Lucas

anger. "Listen to yourself. Is that how a person talks? Wasn't it you who made things

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