NovelEnglishLucas closed his eyes, clearly looking exhausted. Aveline watched him for a moment without saying anything, then turned and left the room. She was hungry and decided to go out for breakfast.
While she was at the breakfast spot, Selena called her.
"Ave, where did you disappear to so early in the morning?" "I'm at the hospital," Aveline replied.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSelena paused, then asked, "Are you there to check if he's still alive and able to make it to court?" Aveline gave a slight smirk. "Real funny, Selena." Selena teased, "Otherwise, I can't figure out why you'd be at the hospital this early. It couldn't be for love, right?" Aveline took a sip of her porridge and said, "I cover last night." "So, you're really doing it out of love," Selena teased again.
Selena's playful banter lifted Aveline's spirits a little. She gave a brief rundown of the situation.
Selena offered her opinion, "He's a clever one. He's definitely doing it on purpose, and the worst part is, he's got every reason to. That's what makes it so frustrating." Aveline chuckled. "The court hearing is going to be delayed, so I'll call our lawyers and let them know." "Alright." After hanging up, Aveline contacted the lawyers and explained the situation. They didn't seem to mind; the timing of the hearing didn't affect them.
Once she finished her calls, Aveline quietly resumed her breakfast.
Just then, someone approached her table. She looked up to see Russell standing there, his expression unreadable.
"Russ, what brings you here?" Aveline asked, puzzled.
Russell took a seat across from her, his typically calm and handsfeatures clouded with a mix of heaviness and uncertainty. "Aveline, are you reconsidering?" Aveline had just finished eating. She grabbed a napkin to wipe her mouth before signaling for the server to bring the check.
As she paid, Aveline said, "Russ, I'm not looking back. I'm only moving forward." "But you were at the hospital, and you stayed with him all night.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAveline, after everything he's done to 6 hurt you, are you really thinking about staying with him?" Rune emotions seemed to get the better of him, and he spoke his mind.
He looked at her intently. "Aveline, I can give you everything you want, and I respect your choices, but Lucas isn't right for you." Aveline closed her eyes for a moment, realizing she couldn't avoid this conversation any longer. She composed herself and gave Russell a gentle smile. "Russ, you've always been so good to me, and I truly do see you as a friend." Russell managed a strained smile. "So, is this where I get friend-zoned?" "What else?" ca cool voice from behind them-Aaron's.
Aaron, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, commented, "Youn haven't even sorted out your own Leven mess, yet here you are trying to win her over. Isn't that a bit shady?" He turned to Aveline. "You might not know this, but he's dating Rina. Tşk, tsk... He already got a get he's saying these things to you. How is that any better than Lucas?"
Russell's expression darkened, but he ignored Aaron and focused on m Aveline, "Aveline believe me, that's just a temporary situation. Once I sort things out, we can-"
"Russ," Aveline interrupted, her tone calm and steady, "Since you're ima relationship you should treat your girlfriend well. She truly loves you." She stood up and said, "I didn't sleep well last night, so I need to go hand rest. Goodbye." Like RICH WOMEN? These women desperately want a mature men! JOIN NOW *Waming these rich women will persue you.
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