Chapter 23

Selena said, "I'm just so angry."

Aveline sighed softly. "Your anger only brings suffering for both of us."

Selena choked, a few traces of guilt appearing on her delicate face. "I know I was wrong."

"Alright, weren't we going to have dinner together? This meal is on you," Aveline said.

"No problem!"

-Selena cheerfully agreed, linking her arm with Aveline's as they

walked to the roadside.

By the time they finished their meal, it was already evening.

Selena wanted to go home with Aveline, but Aveline refused.

"You've been taking care of me in the hospital for so long. Go home and rest well, or else you won't be pretty anymore," Aveline said.

Selena immediately covered her face. "Really? Am I not pretty anymore? That's unacceptable. I need to go home and take care of myself. Bye, Ave darling."

Aveline's smile

directly to her apartment in the Waterfront District, she went upstairs. The light on her floor had gone

her key to unlock the door.

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the door behind her, a force prevented her

"Who?"

turned around to see Lucas'

been hiding somewhere, seemingly waiting for a long time, as his body carried a slight

"Get out. You're not welcome

humiliation he caused her today. What did he want

wrist firmly, his voice low. "A luxurious apartment,

the deed and the check directly to me. There's no

tightened his grip on her

took a deep breath. "What are

for?"

walked in, closing

the lights, and the room was

hand away, her clear eyes filled with a hint of mockery. "What? Was my apology today not sincere enough? Should I apologize again? Tell me, h

"Listen to yourself. Is that how a person talks? Wasn't it you who made

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first?"

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