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 the

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

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

Madam Barbara

clear-headed, other

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

of making

been just as confused but delighted with the

softly called

looked up at her and immediately

wicked

Aveline froze in surprise.

Barbara continued, "Why are you keeping my Lucas from being with his wife? How can you be so bad? I ought to beat

forward, attempting to

eyes widened, and

fall off the bed. At her age, with

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