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."

a file folder to Selena. "Here, take

did you just hit

of. After the divorce,

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blame

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

aback, staring at Selena for a moment before

food on the table? Money is more reliable. I'm planning to pick a good day to move and

couldn't laugh. Knowing Aveline well, she understood that her optimism was

was truly over. All that was left was the divorce certificate, severing

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 what

"But you must be hurting, Ave. If you're sad, just cry it

laughed. "Alright, let's eat before

"Okay, let's eat!"

nodded, opening the bottle of alcohol. "You can't drink,

and took

she'd known Selena would react this

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

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