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 who were eager to learn and take on their

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

Young, you're here. Please come in,"

Barbara been

other times not so much," the

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

memory of making a

Aveline's mind. Back then, Barbara had been

called

up at

a wicked

Aveline froze in surprise.

"Why are you keeping my Lucas from being with

suddenly lunged forward,

widened,

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

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