Chapter 47

"You can take a day off and come back to work tomorrow."

Ha!

Aveline let out a bitter laugh, her eyes devoid of any emotion.

Last night, she had gathered all her courage to say those things. She wanted a response, an explanation from him.

Even a perfunctory answer would have sufficed.

But his attention didn't seem to be on her words. When did he stop caring about her?

It made her feel that asking him that question last night was incredibly foolish.

A self-inflicted humiliation.

Aveline composed herself, completed the discharge procedures, and went home. There, she saw the file folder on the cabinet. Opening it, she found the property deed, a check, and a key inside. Maple Garden.

A prime location in Cloudflare City, with top-tier greenery, 25 floors, and 500 square meters.

Wow, it was even larger than expected.

Did he think this would make her grateful?

remained emotionless as she took out the check. The amount of six million dollars was clearly printed on it, along with Lucas' strong signature at

in

had grown up in an orphanage, but it

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while studying, right up until she

buy her own house

divorce could easily bring her these. things,

all she felt was pain, a heartache that spread through her. entire body, making her soul tremble. These things belonged to her

check and the property deed. together, and put them back into the file

had become a wealthy

longer needed to

a cute guy on one arm and a young hottie on

She could...

Could she really?

sat on the sofa. The two-bedroom apartment was small, and even a little extra stuff would

made room for his

but now, without

looked

heart, growing deeper with every

How pathetic.

still long

went to the bathroom, washed her face, and

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