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.

las

"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."

and soon 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

did you just

the divorce, I became

+15 BONUS

Can you blame

face in her hands. "Is that really how it is? You must

aback, staring at Selena for a

use of 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 have any plans coming

optimism was just on the surface. Aveline had once been so fond

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

I'm sharing my joy with you. Didn't you always encourage me

"But you must be hurting, Ave. If you're sad, just cry it out. It's

laughed. "Alright, let's eat before the food

"Okay, let's eat!"

"You can't

her glass against Aveline's glass and took a big gulp. Aveline

this way, she wouldn't have told

but Selena drank until she passed out. Aveline made some ginger

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

was already 10 PM. Why was he

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255