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.

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

to unlock the

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a force

"Who?"

surprise and turned around to see

seemingly waiting for a long

"Get out. You're

her

grabbed her wrist firmly, his voice low. "A luxurious apartment, six

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

grip on

deep breath. "What are you going

for?"

in, closing the door behind

turned on the lights, and the room

her lips 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 again? Tell me, h "Aveline," Lucas interrupted her, "why

how a person talks? Wasn't it you who

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