After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 603

"Friends?"

Lucas scoffed as if he'd just heard a joke. "Selena’s been doing everything she can to push you two together. She’s practically ready to throw you an engagement party, and you’re telling me it’s just friendship?"

Aveline's lips curled slightly. "She just loves playing matchmaker, but I decide who I want to date or make friends with.”

Lucas replied, "Then tell her that playing matchmaker will only cause trouble."

Aveline's lips twitched again. Selena would matchmake with any man except Lucas. Her disdain for him ran deep.

Aveline tried again, saying, "So, can you stop targeting Sidney, please?"

Lucas' expression turned colder. "We'll see."

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and he walked out without another word, leaving her with yet another ambiguous answer.

Aveline sighed helplessly. Why was it so hard to reach an agreement with him?

…

When she arrived at the studio, she noticed Sidney looking exhausted. It was clear he hadn't rested well the previous night.

However, the bruises on his face seemed to have healed a bit, a sign that the ointment was working.

She approached him and asked, "Is your mom's condition stable?"

Sidney nodded. "Yes, she's stable now, but the sudden discharge and transfer caused her old illness to flare up again."

Aveline frowned slightly. "Is it serious?"

Sidney gave a bitter smile. "It's all old issues. Even minor ailments can be really tormenting when they flare up."

Aveline felt guilty and responsible for causing his mother so much stress.

"I'll visit her at the hospital later," Aveline said thoughtfully.

Sidney's mother, Ruth Fall, smiled warmly. "I’m just happy you came. You didn’t have to bring anything. Please, have a seat."

Aveline nodded and asked, "Are you comfortable staying here, ma'am?"

Ruth nodded. "Yes, very comfortable. The environment here is so much better than the previous hospital. I can finally get a good night's sleep."

Aveline smiled. "I’m glad to hear that."

Ruth then asked, "Are you also an architectural designer, Miss Young?"

Aveline nodded. "Yes, I am."

Sidney added, "Mom, do you remember I got into the studio thanks to her recommendation?"

Ruth paused, then said, "Oh, my memory! I had completely forgotten. We really owe Miss Young a big thank you. Sidney, you should take her out to dinner to show our appreciation."