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."

up and turned to Ruth. "It's getting late, so I'll

though reluctant to see her go, said, "Alright. Sidney, see

"Thank

"Goodbye, dear."

my mom smile like that in a long time." Aveline replied, "No need to thank me. I just had a chat with her. Make sure you

Sidney nodded. "I will."

car. "Alright,

and watched as her

Ruth immediately grabbed his hand and asked, "Sidney, be honest with me. Do you have feelings for her?" Sidney sat down and asked, "Mom,

a knowing

you

on in that head

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

about pursuing her. Right how isn't the time-you don't have

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