After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Chapter 716

Chapter 716

Sidney's face showed a hint of helplessness. "My mom's just joking, and you're joining in?"

Aveline raised an eyebrow, "Aren't you younger than me?"

Sidney looked at her seriously. "Only by a year."

Aveline smiled. "Still younger."

Sidney was speechless.

He stopped arguing and thought he would let it go as long as it made her happy.

Ruth watched them with a cheerful smile, though a faint sadness lingered in her eyes. However, with Aveline there, chatting with her for a while, her mood visibly improved.

It wasn't until Ruth grew tired that Aveline stood up to leave.

Outside the hospital room, Sidney looked at her intently. "Aveline, really, thank you."

Aveline gave a reassuring smile. "There's no need for such formality between us. Your mother's health should be your priority right now. Why don't you let Maria know that you don't have to be chained to the studio? You could easily work on your designs here at the hospital too."

Sidney nodded. "Yeah, I'll do that."

He escorted her to the elevator.

leaving now,"

looked deeply at her.

"Goodbye."

gaze, and the

his eyes briefly, then returned to the room to find his mother, who had been resting with her

why aren't you sleeping?" Sidney asked as he sat

"Sid, you

lowered his eyes slightly. "There really isn't anything I can hide

"I like her too, but Sid, we're not a match for

moment,

is. I believe you could make her happy, but she deserves a happiness far greater than what we can offer, right?"

could Ruth not see through

mother might persuade Aveline to stay with him, knowing that Aveline was a kind-hearted woman. Even if

precisely because she was so kind, they shouldn't pull her

all her

sigh. "Sid, when I'm gone,

interfere in your

ып

now, we can't drag a good girl like

en

felt dry. "Mom, stop saying that. Just

looked at him with a serious expression.

understand,"

felt a sense of self-loathing. Fortunately, Ruth was clear-headed and had stopped