Lucas lowered his eyes slightly and said in a soft voice, "I'm still young. My days of happiness have yet to come."

Malcolm was speechless.

...

After Selena had rested enough, Aaron pulled her back onto the dance floor, determined to teach her how to dance as if it were his mission.

Watching them, a small smile formed on Aveline's lips.

She thought she could see a glimpse of love there.

Aveline couldn't help but wonder, what if she hadn't discouraged Selena from being with Aaron back then?

But she and Selena were different in the end.

Selena would find happiness-she was certain of it.

A waiter passed by, and Aveline reached out for a glass of juice, taking a small sip. The sweet and tangy taste helped to soothe the heat rising in her stomach. She sat in the lounge area, waiting for a chance to leave.

But for some reason, she started to feel increasingly hot, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.

She fanned herself with her hand, feeling the urge to go out to the balcony for some fresh air. "Don't go out; you might catch a chill," a female voice sounded beside her, filled with concern.

turned to see an unfamiliar woman and replied, "I feel a bit

you go to the lounge upstairs? It's cooler

made sense to Aveline, so she nodded. "Alright,

the suggestion and didn't accompany her

made her way up the stairs, feeling increasingly hot, with slight

second floor, her brows

passing by noticed her discomfort and asked,

a vacant room? I feel a

waiter nodded. "Yes, there is. Please

waiter down the corridor to the very end. The waiter opened the door, and a refreshing

Aveline murmured as she stepped inside and

rest of the venue, and her

she hadn't slept well the

her eyes,

subtly drifting to her nose and permeating her senses

...

few drinks and, after soothing Rina's mood, stepped out of

approached him and said, Mr. Skyler, there's a Miss Young who seems to be unwell. She's resting in one of the private rooms. Would you like to check on her?" en

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