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.

been handed over to the two interns who were eager to learn and take on their first big project-she decided to head directly to the

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 her scarf tighter around her neck and

you're here. Please come in," the caregiver greeted

Barbara been lately?"

other times not so

sitting area to the bedroom door. She paused as she saw Barbara propped

memory of making

Aveline's mind. Back then, Barbara had been just as confused but

softly called as she

at her and

wicked woman!" she

Aveline froze in surprise.

my Lucas from being with his wife? How can you be so bad? I ought

lunged forward, attempting to

eyes widened, and

might fall off the bed. At her age, with her frail health, a fall

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