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."

the line went

it too much. She quickly sent a message to Lucas. He didn't respond immediately; he

had been handed over to the two interns who were eager to learn and take on their first big project-she decided to head directly to the

and as she stepped 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 long before the caregiver

Please come in," the caregiver greeted

Barbara

much the same-sometimes she's clear-headed, other times not so

walked in, passing through the small sitting area to the bedroom door. She paused as she saw Barbara propped up in bed, holding a flower crown, her wrinkled face glowing with delight. Aveline felt her heart skip a

of

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

Aveline softly called as she

at her and

wicked woman!"

Aveline froze in surprise.

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