Aveline quickly waved her hands and said, "No need, Ma'am. I came to visit you, so let me stay here and chat with you for a while."

Sidney chimed in, "Perfect timing-I have something to take care of, so you two can talk."

Ruth paused, then smiled helplessly. "This rascal."

Aveline sat down by the bedside and began chatting with Ruth, learning a lot about Sidney's past. It seemed Ruth hadn't had a chance to chat like this in a long time, and once she started, she couldn't stop.

By the time Sidney returned, Ruth was in the middle of sharing some of his childhood embarrassments.

"Mom," Sidney quickly interjected, "I was only gone for a short while, and you're already spilling all my secrets?"

Ruth chuckled warmly. "Every kid has their share of embarrassing moments. It's nothing to stress over."

Sidney sighed.

Aveline looked at him with a smile. "Did you get everything sorted?"

Sidney nodded. "Yeah, all done."

"It's getting late, so I'll head out now. Please take

Sidney, see Aveline

nodded. "Thank you, Ma'am.

"Goodbye, dear."

long time." Aveline replied, "No need to thank me. I just had a chat

Sidney nodded. "I will."

got into her car. "Alright, take

nodded and watched as her car

Ruth immediately grabbed his hand and asked, "Sidney, be honest with me. Do you have feelings

knowing

"Do you think I

in that head

I have to say, she's a great girl, and I like her

work, and when you've made a name for yourself, then you can think about pursuing her. Right how

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