Chapter 47

"You can take a day off and come back to work tomorrow."

Ha!

Aveline let out a bitter laugh, her eyes devoid of any emotion.

Last night, she had gathered all her courage to say those things. She wanted a response, an explanation from him.

Even a perfunctory answer would have sufficed.

But his attention didn't seem to be on her words. When did he stop caring about her?

It made her feel that asking him that question last night was incredibly foolish.

A self-inflicted humiliation.

Aveline composed herself, completed the discharge procedures, and went home. There, she saw the file folder on the cabinet. Opening it, she found the property deed, a check, and a key inside. Maple Garden.

A prime location in Cloudflare City, with top-tier greenery, 25 floors, and 500 square meters.

Wow, it was even larger than expected.

Did he think this would make her grateful?

emotionless as she took out the check. The amount of six million dollars was clearly printed on

held the check, lost in thought for a

in an orphanage, but it closed down when she

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high school. She worked part-time jobs while studying,

always been to buy her own house in Cloudflare City

could easily

she felt was pain, a heartache that spread through her. entire body, making her soul tremble. These things belonged to her now, but Lucas

breath, placed the check and the property deed. together, and put them back

become a wealthy

longer

have a cute guy on one arm and a young

She could...

Could she really?

apartment was small, and even a little extra stuff would make it feel crowded.

along, she made room for

noticed before, but now, without

looked

root in her heart, growing deeper

How pathetic.

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