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.

had been handed over to the two interns

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

you're here. Please come in,"

Barbara been lately?" Aveline

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

Barbara

memory of making

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

softly called as she

at her

a wicked woman!" she

Aveline froze in surprise.

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

suddenly lunged forward,

widened, and

reached out to steady her worried she might fall off the bed. At her age,

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