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.

the two interns who were eager to learn and take on their first

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 quickened her pace into the nursing home. Reaching Barbara's room, Aveline knocked gently on the door. It wasn't long before the caregiver opened

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

has Madam Barbara been

same-sometimes she's clear-headed, other times not so

through the small sitting area to the bedroom door. She paused as she saw Barbara propped up in bed, holding a flower crown, her wrinkled

of

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

Aveline softly called

looked up at

a wicked

Aveline froze in surprise.

"Why are you keeping my Lucas from being with his wife? How can

lunged forward, attempting to

eyes widened,

worried she might fall off the bed. At her age,

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