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 point,

took out her key to unlock the door.

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behind her, a force prevented

"Who?"

surprise and turned around to

seemingly waiting for a long

out. You're not welcome in

caused her

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

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

his grip

a deep breath.

for?"

closing the

on the lights, and the

hint of mockery. "What? Was my apology today not sincere enough? Should I apologize again? Tell me, h "Aveline," Lucas interrupted her, "why do you have to

how a person talks? Wasn't it you

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