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.

upstairs. The light on her floor had gone out at some

took out her key to unlock the door. As she entered

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behind her, a force

"Who?"

and turned around

hiding somewhere, seemingly waiting for a

out. You're not

the humiliation he caused her today. What did

grabbed her wrist firmly, his voice low. "A luxurious apartment, six million. Don't you

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

his grip on her

took a deep breath. "What

for?"

in, closing the door

the lights, and the

Was my apology today not sincere enough? Should I apologize again? Tell me, h "Aveline," Lucas interrupted her, "why do you have to be so

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

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