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 at some point, leaving

took out her key to unlock the door.

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door behind her, a force

"Who?"

in surprise and turned around to

hiding somewhere, seemingly waiting for a long time,

out. You're not welcome in

he caused her

low. "A luxurious apartment, six million. Don't you

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

tightened his grip on her

breath. "What

for?"

closing

the lights, and the

"What? Was my apology today not

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

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