There was one week left until the end of the cooling-off period.

Aveline had been extremely busy, leaving early and returning late every day, with the two interns following suit.

One afternoon, she received an unexpected call.

"Hello?" she answered, puzzled.

"Is this Miss Young? I'm the caregiver looking after Madam Barbara. Do you have some time now? She said she wants to see you," the caregiver's voice came through.

Aveline frowned slightly, considering Barbara's current condition.

"Does she remember me?" she asked.

The caregiver replied, "You'll know when you get here."

And with that, the line went dead.

Aveline felt a bit suspicious, but she didn't dwell on it too much. She quickly sent a message to Lucas. He didn't respond immediately; he was likely busy.

two interns who were eager to learn and take on their first big project-she decided to head

fallen, and as she stepped onto the snowy ground, a faint crunching sound came with each step, bringing a small sense of joy to her heart. She pulled

in," the

Madam Barbara been

other times not so much," the

the bedroom door. She paused as she saw Barbara propped up in bed, holding a flower crown, her wrinkled face glowing with delight.

memory of making

through Aveline's mind. Back then, Barbara had been just as confused but delighted with the crown Aveline had given

called as she

looked up at her

a wicked woman!" she

Aveline froze in surprise.

at her, Barbara continued, "Why are you keeping my Lucas from being with his

forward, attempting

eyes widened, and

the bed. At her age, with her

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