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.

her apartment in the Waterfront District, she went upstairs. The light on her

key to unlock the door. As she entered

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her, a force

"Who?"

surprise and turned around to see

somewhere, seemingly waiting for a long time, as his body carried a

You're

humiliation he caused her today. What did he want

wrist firmly, his voice low. "A luxurious

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

tightened his grip on

took a deep breath.

for?"

in, closing the

the lights, and the room was

pressed her lips together, looking at him. She pulled her hand away, her clear eyes filled with a hint of mockery. "What? Was my

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

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