Lucas closed his eyes, clearly looking exhausted. Aveline watched him for a moment without saying anything, then turned and left the room. She was hungry and decided to go out for breakfast.

While she was at the breakfast spot, Selena called her.

"Ave, where did you disappear to so early in the morning?"

"I'm at the hospital," Aveline replied.

Selena paused, then asked, "Are you there to check if he's still alive and able to make it to court?"

Aveline gave a slight smirk. "Real funny, Selena."

Selena teased, "Otherwise, I can't figure out why you'd be at the hospital this early. It couldn't be for love, right?"

Aveline took a sip of her porridge and said, "I came over last night."

"So, you're really doing it out of love," Selena teased again.

Selena's playful banter lifted Aveline's spirits a little. She gave a brief rundown of the situation.

opinion, "He's a clever one. He's definitely doing it on purpose, and the worst part is, he's got every reason to. That's what makes it so frustrating." Aveline chuckled.

"Alright."

lawyers and explained the situation. They didn't seem to mind; the timing of

calls, Aveline

table. She looked up to see Russell standing

what brings you here?" Aveline asked,

uncertainty. "Aveline, are you reconsidering?" Aveline

she paid, Aveline said, "Russ, I'm

the hospital, and you stayed

after everything he's done

you, are you really

staying with

of him, and he

at her intently. "Aveline, I can give you everything you want, and I respect your choices, but Lucas isn't

her eyes for

she

gave Russell a gentle smile. "Russ, you've

a strained smile. "So, is this where I get

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