Aaron looked puzzled. "What's going on?"

Lucas frowned. "I don't know. Just the smell of that food makes me want to vomit."

Aaron stroked his chin thoughtfully. "I'll have someone prepare a meal and bring it over. Let's see how you react to that." Lucas didn't refuse, just closed his eyes wearily.

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At Maple Garden, Aveline and Selena finished lunch and then settled in the living room to play video games.

"Help me, please! I need backup!"

"Ah, we both died!"

"How is this jungle player so overpowered?"

Selena's constant cries of frustration filled the room. Every time they lost a game, she'd collapse on the couch, only to bounce back with renewed determination when the next round started. Aveline, on the other hand, remained calm and steady, her performance consistently average.

Just then, her phone rang. Since she was in the middle of a game, she put it on speaker and continued playing while answering.

"Hello?"

Aaron's voice came through. "Aveline, I need a favor."

Selena immediately leaned in and teased, "You know, Aveline charges a hefty appearance fee. Can you afford it?"

talking to Aveline, not you. Be

chimed in, "Selena's

moment before continuing, "Can you cook something and bring it to the hospital? I'll pay whatever it costs." Aveline focused on her game screen, surprised. "One thousand for a

his teeth. "I'll

"Alright," Aveline agreed.

pass that up!

the game ended, she got up and headed to the

Selena followed her.

to cook for him?"

else could you find a

fell silent. She had to admit, there wasn't

of money, I guess it's worth it,"

easy to digest. When she arrived the hospital,

Lucas' room were open, and he looked worse

entered.

on?"

it's from a restaurant or homemade by the staff." Aveline looked

exhausted to even open his

how basic the meal was, he couldn't help but grimace. "You sure know how to charge a lot for something

coolly, "You didn't have to hire

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