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.

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

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

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

has Madam Barbara

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

the bedroom door. She paused as she saw Barbara propped up

of making

for Barbara flashed through Aveline's mind. Back then, Barbara had been just

called as she

up at her and

a wicked woman!"

Aveline froze in surprise.

finger at her, Barbara continued, "Why are you keeping my Lucas from being with his wife? How can you be

forward, attempting to strike

widened, and

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

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