Chapter 48

He gave her what she wanted; she should be happy. But just now, her expression didn't seem pleased. Why?

Lucas grew more irritated the more he thought about it. Just then, his phone rang. It was Desmond. "Mr. Tudor, Mr. Hang has arrived."

"Okay, I'll be back right away." Lucas replied coldly, then hung up. He cast a long look in the direction of Aveline's house before turning the car around and leaving.

In the evening, when Selena arrived, Aveline had already prepared four dishes, with two more and a soup still cooking.

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"Ave, there's so much food!" Selena exclaimed excitedly, hugging her and rubbing against her.

Aveline said, "It's alright. Go wait outside; it'll be ready soon."

Selena replied, "Okay, I brought some alcohol."

Aveline sighed, "I can't drink it; I took cold medicine."

Selena was surprised. "You're sick? But you look fine."

Aveline answered, "You'll see why I look fine in a bit."

after, Aveline brought out two plates of food. The soup was also ready. After washing her hands, she handed a file folder to Selena. "Here, take a look at

Ave, did you just hit

the divorce,

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blame

cupped Aveline's face in her hands.

taken aback, staring at Selena for a

being sad? Can love put food on the table? Money is more reliable. I'm planning to pick a good day to move and then quit my job. Do you

her optimism was

the divorce settlement in hand, their marriage was truly over. All that was left

you. Didn't you always encourage

said, "But you must be hurting, Ave. If you're sad, just cry it out. It's okay, I promise I won't

let's eat before

"Okay, let's eat!"

opening the bottle of alcohol. "You can't drink,

Aveline's glass and took a big gulp.

Selena would react this way, she

was fine, but Selena drank until she passed out. Aveline made some ginger tea for her and helped

ready to wash up and go to bed, her phone rang. She picked it up and saw

PM. Why was he calling

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