Sidney's face showed a hint of helplessness. "My mom's just joking, and you're joining in?"

Aveline raised an eyebrow, "Aren't you younger than me?"

Sidney looked at her seriously. "Only by a year."

Aveline smiled. "Still younger."

Sidney was speechless.

He stopped arguing and thought he would let it go as long as it made her happy.

Ruth watched them with a cheerful smile, though a faint sadness lingered in her eyes. However, with Aveline there, chatting with her for a while, her mood visibly improved.

It wasn't until Ruth grew tired that Aveline stood up to leave.

Outside the hospital room, Sidney looked at her intently. "Aveline, really, thank you."

Aveline gave a reassuring smile. "There's no need for such formality between us. Your mother's health should be your priority right now. Why don't you let Maria know that you don't have to be chained to the studio? You could easily work on your designs here at the hospital too."

Sidney nodded. "Yeah, I'll do that."

He escorted her to the elevator.

"Go on back, I'm leaving now," Aveline said to him.

deeply

"Goodbye."

elevator doors slowly closed, shutting out his gaze, and

closed his eyes briefly, then returned to the room to find his mother, who had been resting with her

why aren't you sleeping?" Sidney asked as he

gazed at him and asked, "Sid, you like Miss

lowered his eyes slightly. "There really isn't anything I can

sighed softly. "I like her too, but Sid,

moment, Sidney

family's situation is what it is. I believe you could make her happy, but she deserves a happiness far greater than what we

could Ruth not see through Sidney's

his mother might persuade Aveline to stay with him, knowing that Aveline was a kind-hearted woman. Even if it was just an act, she

she was so kind, they shouldn't pull her

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throat felt dry. "Mom, stop saying that.

at him with a serious expression. "Don't do

understand," Sidney quickly

of self-loathing. Fortunately, Ruth was clear-headed and

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