Russell instinctively wanted to go after her, but Aaron stepped in, blocking his path.

"Mr. Skyler, didn't you notice she just turned you down? Chasing after her now would make you seem desperate," Aaron remarked with a smirk.

Russell's tone was cold. "What does this have to do with you?"

Aaron raised an eyebrow. "How does it not? They're still married, and she's my friend's wife. With my friend lying in a hospital bed, I can't just stand by and watch you try to steal her away."

He looked Russell up and down with disdain, his voice laced with contempt. "Let's be real-if it were someone decent trying to win her over, I might step back. But you? Juggling Rina to secure your spot in the Skyler family while cozying up to Aveline doesn't that make you feel even a little bit disgusted?"

Russell's expression darkened further.

Aaron patted his shoulder, adding, "I've seen some low moves in my time, but you, Russell, take the cake."

With that, Aaron turned and walked away, feeling quite satisfied with himself. He couldn't wait to brag to Lucas about his "heroic" deeds.

Russell's hands clenched into tight fists at his sides.

his eyes briefly to

answered, his voice now calm

go? I miss you," Rina's voice came

just having breakfast. I'll be back soon," Russell replied, sitting down in the spot where Aveline had been and ordering the same breakfast she had. "I'll be waiting for you, so hurry back,"

responded before ending the call, mechanically eating his meal as

his current position, being with Aveline would mean sacrificing everything he had worked so hard to achieve. But after all

he give it all

so easily?

He had to rely on external forces to achieve his goals faster. Once

...

returned home, she saw Selena

didn't eat?" Aveline

and now that I'm hungry, I decided to make some pasta. I thought you

slipped off

the kitchen, taking the utensils from Selena's hand. "I came back since there wasn't much else to do. Next time, let me know, and

"Not telling you was the right choice; otherwise, how would I get to eat

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