There was one week left until the end of the cooling-off period.

Aveline had been extremely busy, leaving early and returning late every day, with the two interns following suit.

One afternoon, she received an unexpected call.

"Hello?" she answered, puzzled.

"Is this Miss Young? I'm the caregiver looking after Madam Barbara. Do you have some time now? She said she wants to see you," the caregiver's voice came through.

Aveline frowned slightly, considering Barbara's current condition.

"Does she remember me?" she asked.

The caregiver replied, "You'll know when you get here."

with that, the

but she didn't dwell on it too much. She quickly sent a message to

the afternoon-most of her tasks had been handed over to the two interns who were eager

onto the snowy ground, a faint crunching sound came with each step, bringing a small sense of joy to her heart. She pulled her scarf tighter around her neck and quickened her pace into the nursing home. Reaching Barbara's room, Aveline knocked gently on the door. It wasn't

you're here. Please come in,"

has Madam Barbara been lately?" Aveline

clear-headed, other

small sitting area to the bedroom door. She paused as she saw Barbara propped

of making a

Aveline's mind. Back then, Barbara had been just as confused but delighted with the crown

softly called

up at her and immediately

a wicked woman!"

Aveline froze in surprise.

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