Aveline's mind was truly in turmoil.

Soon, the sound of running water from the bathroom came, and she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Gradually, she relaxed, hugging herself.

Just as she was about to fall asleep, the bed beside her dipped, and Lucas, his body slightly cool and damp from the shower, lay down next to her, hugging her tightly.

Aveline didn't move or struggle.

Lucas kissed her shoulder. "Good night, my wife."

Aveline's eyelashes trembled, but she still didn't respond.

The next day.

When Aveline arrived at work, she saw that Sidney was already there. He was wearing a clean white shirt, looking bright and handsome, exuding the energy of a young man. Zoe was chatting with him, and Sidney was smiling as he answered her.

Seeing Aveline, Sidney immediately stood up and walked over. "Good morning, Miss Young!"

Aveline gave a faint smile. "We're colleagues now, you can call me Aveline."

embarrassed, rubbed his

morning." Aveline nodded

her desk, remarked indifferently, "If I didn't know you were

at her words and said, "Don't talk

clearly not

"Are you familiar with the work

nodded. "I've contacted a few project managers we've worked with before to see if they have any projects. I want to try and

Sidney's eyes

office. Before going in, she glanced at Sidney. "Sidney, come

Maria into the

dinner this afternoon. Come with me. It's a good opportunity for you to meet

Sidney nodded. "Alright, boss."

"Work hard. You have a bright

a shy

him, finding him pleasing to the eye. If only his affections weren't directed

Sidney was no longer

up, the sky had already darkened. The office was once again empty, with only her remaining. She stretched, turned off

the hallway lights suddenly went out, startling

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