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.

in the Waterfront District, she went upstairs. The light on her floor had gone out

out her key to unlock the door. As she entered

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close the door behind her, a force prevented her from doing

"Who?"

and turned around

been hiding somewhere, seemingly waiting for a long time, as his body

"Get out. You're not welcome in

her today. What did he

grabbed her wrist firmly, his voice low. "A

paused. "You can send the deed and the check directly to me. There's no need

grip

a deep breath.

for?"

closing

lights, and

together, looking at him. She pulled her hand away, her clear eyes filled with a hint of mockery. "What? Was my apology today not sincere enough? Should I apologize

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

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