Chapter 48

He gave her what she wanted; she should be happy. But just now, her expression didn't seem pleased. Why?

Lucas grew more irritated the more he thought about it. Just then, his phone rang. It was Desmond. "Mr. Tudor, Mr. Hang has arrived."

"Okay, I'll be back right away." Lucas replied coldly, then hung up. He cast a long look in the direction of Aveline's house before turning the car around and leaving.

In the evening, when Selena arrived, Aveline had already prepared four dishes, with two more and a soup still cooking.

las

"Ave, there's so much food!" Selena exclaimed excitedly, hugging her and rubbing against her.

Aveline said, "It's alright. Go wait outside; it'll be ready soon."

Selena replied, "Okay, I brought some alcohol."

Aveline sighed, "I can't drink it; I took cold medicine."

Selena was surprised. "You're sick? But you look fine."

Aveline answered, "You'll see why I look fine in a bit."

ready. After washing her hands, she handed a file folder to Selena. "Here, take a look at

Ave, did you just hit

of. After the divorce, I became

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blame

Aveline's face in her hands. "Is that really how it is? You must

staring at Selena for a

the table? Money is more reliable. I'm planning to pick a good day to move and then quit my job. Do you

was just on the surface. Aveline had once been so fond

truly over. All that was

why are you looking like that? I'm sharing my joy with you. Didn't you always encourage me to dump

"But you must be hurting, Ave. If you're sad, just cry it out. It's okay, I promise I won't

eat before the food gets

"Okay, let's eat!"

of alcohol. "You can't drink, so just

against Aveline's glass and took a big gulp.

react this way, she

fine, but Selena drank until she passed out. Aveline made some ginger tea for her and

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