NovelEnglishChapter 47 "You can take a day off and cback to work tomorrow." Ha! Aveline let out a bitter laugh, her eyes devoid of any emotion.
Last night, she had gathered all her courage to say those things. She wanted a response, an explanation from him.
Even a perfunctory answer would have sufficed.
But his attention didn't seem to be on her words. When did he stop caring about her? It made her feel that asking him that question last night was incredibly foolish.
A self-inflicted humiliation.
Aveline composed herself, completed the discharge procedures, and went home. There, she saw the file folder on the cabinet. Opening it, she found the property deed, a check, and a key inside. Maple Garden.
A prlocation in Cloudflare City, with top-tier greenery, 25 floors, and 500 square meters.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWow, it was even larger than expected.
Did he think this would make her grateful? Aveline's eyes remained emotionless as she took out the check. The amount of six million dollars was clearly printed on it, along with Lucas' strong signature at the bottom.
Aveline held the check, lost in thought for a long time.
She had grown up in an orphanage, but it closed down when she was 1/4 415 BONUS in high school. She worked part-tjobs while studying, right up until she graduated from college.
Her biggest dream had always been to buy her own house in Cloudflare City and becwealthy.
If her past self had known that divorce could easily bring her these. things, she would have been overjoyed.
But now, all she felt was pain, a heartache that spread through her. entire body, making her soul tremble. These things belonged to her now, but Lucas didn't.
Aveline took a deep breath, placed the check and the property deed. together, and put them back into the file folder.
She had beca wealthy woman.
She no longer needed to work.
She could have a cute guy on one arm and a young hottie on the other.
She could...
Could she really? She slowly sat on the sofa. The two-bedroom apartment was small, and even a little extra stuff would make it feel crowded. When he calong, she made room for his things.
She hadn't noticed before, but now, without his things, the apartment felt soulless.
Everywhere she looked was empty.
Sadness took root in her heart, growing deeper with every pang of pain.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHow pathetic.
How could she still long for such a lousy man? Aveline got up and went to the bathroom, washed her face, and then called Selena.
"Ave, what happened last night? Was that jerk with you?" Selena asked as e spon as she answered. Aveline responded, "Yes, he was. I'm free today. Cover, and I'll cook for you." Selena replied, "Alright, I'll be there. Wait for me." After hanging
up, Aveline went out to buy groceries. She bought all of Selena's favorite foods. As she crossed the street, she caught glimpse of a familiar car out of the corner of her eye. When she turned to look, the car wa "Watch the road while crossing, miss." Someone reminded her, and she quickly looked back, hurrying across the crosswalk.
"Thank you." She thanked the passerby and then carried her groceries back home.
At the corner.
A silver-gray Maybach stopped, its windshield adorned with ned with dappled patterns from the shadows of trees. En.
Inside, Lucas sat, frustration evident as he tugged at his tie while gripping the steering wheel with one hand.
Why couldn't he bring himself to approach her?
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