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

"Aveline, I know you plan to leave, but you're still here, still in this position. You have to complete your responsibilities. The studio isn't just mine," Maria said firmly. Aveline's eyelashes fluttered slightly before she replied, "Alright, I understand."

Though her relationship with Maria was friendly outside of work, here in the studio, they were just employer and employee.

Aveline's sudden decision to resign hadn't angered Maria, likely out of respect for their past friendship. But if Aveline were to do nothing now and simply wait to leave, she'd be taking advantage of that friendship. Maria reached out and squeezed her shoulder gently. "Thank you for understanding."

Back in the meeting room, Aveline continued discussing the contract details with Patrick. He had considerable assets, so he had no objections to the costs involved in building the house.

After they finished going over everything, Patrick paid the deposit. Aveline would need to visit the site for an inspection and then prepare the blueprints.

By the time they wrapped up the contract, it was the end of the workday. Aveline hadn't seen Sidney all day, which made her a bit curious.

"Where's Sidney?" she asked as Maria came out of her office.

Maria blinked and replied, "He took the day off. I think his mother's condition has gotten worse."

Aveline's brows furrowed in concern at the news.

Maria watched her for a moment before saying, "I'm planning to visit his mother at the hospital. Do you want to come with me?"

agreed. She had always liked

headed to the hospital. The hallway was filled with the scent of disinfectant. Aveline knocked lightly on the door of the patient room. A nurse quickly came over and, seeing her, smiled warmly. "Miss

asked, "Is

her head. "No,

entered the

was. When he saw them, his expression froze for

here," Sidney

came to

Young?" Ruth called out as

me," Aveline replied, walking

though she was

eaten?" Aveline

nodded. "Yes, I have. Sidney ate

great today! It won't be long before you're

happy you both came to see me. You didn't need to bring anything," Ruth said, noticing the items Maria had

for you, Ma'am. They'll help you get back on your feet faster heard Mrs. Lowe from downstairs is eager for you to return so you two can dance again