fantishu
Chapter 604
Aveline quickly waved her hands and said, "No need, Ma'am. I came to visit you, so let me stay here and chat with you for a while."
Sidney chimed in, "Perfect timing-I have something to take care of, so you two can talk."
Ruth paused, then smiled helplessly. "This rascal."
Aveline sat down by the bedside and began chatting with Ruth, learning a lot about Sidney's past. It seemed Ruth hadn't had a chance to chat like this in a long time, and once she started, she couldn't stop.
By the time Sidney returned, Ruth was in the middle of sharing some of his childhood embarrassments.
"Mom," Sidney quickly interjected, "I was only gone for a short while, and you're already spilling all my secrets?"
Ruth chuckled warmly. "Every kid has their share of embarrassing moments. It's nothing to stress over."
Sidney sighed.
Aveline looked at him with a smile. "Did you get everything sorted?"
Sidney nodded. "Yeah, all done."
Aveline stood up and turned to Ruth. "It's getting late, so I'll head out now. Please take care, and I'll visit you again soon."
Ruth, though reluctant to see her go, said, "Alright. Sidney, see Aveline out and be careful on your way."
Aveline nodded. "Thank you, Ma'am. Goodbye."
"Goodbye, dear."
Once outside the hospital, Sidney looked at Aveline with gratitude. "Aveline, thank you so much. I haven't seen my mom smile like that in a long time." Aveline replied, "No need to thank me. I just had a chat with her. Make sure you spend more time with her whenever you can."
Sidney nodded. "I will."
Aveline got into her car. "Alright, take care. I'll head out now."
Sidney nodded and watched as her car drove away.
When he returned to the hospital room, Ruth immediately grabbed his hand and asked, "Sidney, be honest with me. Do you have feelings for her?" Sidney sat down and asked, "Mom, how did you figure it out?"
With a knowing expression, Ruth
replied, "Do you think I donet
what's going on in that head of
yours? But I have to say, she's a great girl, and I like her too.
"Just focus on your work, and when you've made a name for yourself, then you can think about pursuing her. Right how isn't the time-you don't have a stable job yet, and with my health, I don't want to
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her.
Sidney nodded. "I was thinking the same thing."
Ruth smiled gently. "Son, if you like someone, you have to treat her with genuine care. Never let her feel hurt or disappointed, okay?" Sidney nodded seriously. "I understand. I will."
When Aveline returned to Maple Garden and stepped into the elevator, a tall, imposing figure appeared as the doors opened. She was surprised. "You just got back?"
Lucas looked cold, the chill in his expression almost palpable, like a layer of frost across his brow. He didn't answer her question. Aveline was puzzled and wondered, "What's wrong with him?"
As the elevator ascended slowly, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense and stifling.
When the elevator doors finally opened, Lucas walked out without a word. Aveline followed, calling after him, "Lucas, what's going on?"
Lucas unlocked the door and walked
in, moving to close it behind him. Aveline quickly grabbed the door, stopping it from shutting. "Lucas, what's the matter with you? Have you lost your voice? You haven't said a single word."
Lucas stared at her coldly. "Can't you tell I don't want to talk to you?"