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.

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

key to unlock the door.

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behind her, a force prevented her from doing

"Who?"

turned around to see Lucas' handsome

waiting for a long time, as

"Get out. You're not

the humiliation he caused her today. What

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

and the check directly to

his grip

took a deep breath. "What are

for?"

closing

the lights, and the

mockery. "What? Was my apology today not sincere enough? Should I apologize again? Tell

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

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