Chapter 46

Lucas sat behind her, watching her obediently drink water. A gentle look flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared quickly.

After drinking the water, Aveline didn't lie down again. She leaned against the headboard and checked her phone. Many people had sent her messages, mostly colleagues asking about her condition and a few She called Selena.

"Ave, did everything work out?" Selena answered quickly, her sweet voice coming through.

Aveline replied, "Yes, it did. You were a big help. Have you decided what you want to eat?"

Selena responded, "In that case, I'll make my request."

Aveline said, "No problem."

Selena chuckled. "I haven't had your cooking in a long time. Can you

make me something? I'll eat whatever you cook."

"Sure," Aveline agreed. Selena had helped her so much; she

deserved anything she wanted.

Selena continued, "Hey, your voice sounds a bit off. Are you okay?"

Aveline replied, "I caught a cold, and I-"

phone away, ending. the call abruptly. Lucas put the phone in

doing?" Aveline glared

rest now," Lucas said

"But at least let me finish

+15 BONUS

or something? Can't

you want to die right now, I can

Aveline was speechless.

cursed him a hundred times in her head but didn't dare say

word out loud.

He was so

was that gentle puppy from before? Give him

Aveline turned her head away and ignored

eyes dark and brooding. "You did well this time. Securing the partnership with Brighton means the department head

voice echoed in the room, met with

"Say something!"

crazy? You're the one who told me to

pale face, and said

teeth and eventually gave

her voice

why didn't you come to help

expecting her to ask so

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