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 carried

Waterfront District, she went upstairs. The light on her floor had gone out at some point, leaving the

key to unlock the door. As she

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her, a force prevented her from doing

"Who?"

turned

a long

out. You're not welcome in my

he caused her

his voice low. "A

deed and the check directly to me. There's

tightened his grip on

took a deep breath.

for?"

walked in, closing the door

turned on the lights, and the room was suddenly

lips together, looking at him. She pulled her hand away, her clear eyes filled with a hint of mockery. "What? Was my

Is that how a person

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first?"

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