Aveline looked at Barbara in astonishment.

She never expected that the once kind and even doting old lady would now look at her with such cold eyes and malicious suspicion.

A wave of heartache washed over her. She realized that being hurt by someone close could be just as painful as Lucas's betrayal.

She pressed her lips together, then took out her phone and dialed Lucas's number.

"Hello?"

The call was quickly answered, and the man's cool, magnetic voice came through. Aveline said, "Grandma has something to discuss with us. Come to the hospital."

asked, "What's going

know when you

that, she hung up

both of them. What use was it to just talk to her? She wanted the divorce, but

on the sofa, her eyes downcast, no longer looking at Barbara. Her personality was such that once someone hurt her, it was difficult

enjoying her gentle nature. Sophia, with her graceful and elegant manner, was the kind

She was about

happened in the

certainly heeds Barbara's words. Now, with Barbara around,

Lucas pushed open the door to the hospital room. Seeing Sophia

here to keep me company and cheer me up, doing what you should be doing. You should be grateful to her!" Lucas's face darkened. "Grandma, I

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