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.

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"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."

soup was also ready. After washing her hands, she handed a file folder to Selena. "Here, take a look at this." "What's

did you just hit a

"Sort of. After the divorce, I became a

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blame me for looking

Selena set the items down and cupped Aveline's face in her hands.

Selena for a moment before bursting into

on the table? Money is more reliable. I'm planning to pick a good day to move and then quit my job. Do you have any plans coming up? If not,

well, she understood that her optimism was just on the surface. Aveline had once

over. All that

sighed. "I'm fine, so why are you looking like that? I'm sharing my joy with you. Didn't you always encourage me to dump the jerk and embrace the future? That's

If you're sad, just cry it out. It's okay,

laughed. "Alright, let's eat before

"Okay, let's eat!"

"You can't drink, so just watch me.

Aveline's glass and

would react this

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

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