After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 715

“What’s wrong?” Aveline looked at him, puzzled.

Sidney pressed his lips together, then released her hand and said, "Aveline, my mom's condition is not very stable. She gets confused sometimes, so if she says anything, please don't take it to heart."

Aveline’s brow furrowed. “Is her condition that serious? Have you discussed it with the doctor?”

Sidney gave a helpless smile. “Her health wasn’t great to begin with. After everything she’s been through, it’s only gotten worse. The fact that she’s still holding on is thanks to the hospital care here.”

His voice was slightly hoarse, his eyes filled with deep, unshakable sadness.

Aveline could feel that sadness as well.

She nodded. “I understand.”

Sidney tried to force a smile. "Thank you, Aveline."

She responded, "Let's go in."

“Alright.”

The door to the hospital room opened.

A voice came from inside, “Is that you, Sid?”

“Yes, it’s me,” Sidney replied, opening a bag he held and taking out some of his mother's favorite fruits.

“Mom, I bought some fruit for you. Have a little,” Sidney said gently.

Aveline saw that Ruth looked much different from when she had last seen her. Back then, she had a spirit about her.

Now, she lay in the hospital bed, looking incredibly frail, her eyes clouded and unfocused.

With a pained expression, she said, "Why spend money on that? I don't want to eat."

Sidney coaxed her softly, "But I’ve already bought it, and I can’t return it."

"Then you eat it," she insisted.

Ruth patted the back of her hand, then suddenly asked, "Miss Young, do you have a boyfriend?"

Aveline was momentarily stunned, and Sidney quickly interjected, “Mom, try another bite. See if it's sweet.”

Ruth obediently took a bite, nodded, and said, “It’s sweet. Miss Young, would you like some?”

Aveline shook her head. “No, thank you, Ma’am. You should eat more.”

Ruth nodded with a smile, her eyes still studying Aveline. “You’re so beautiful, Miss Young. I’m sure you’ll find a boyfriend who will love and cherish you in the future.”

Sidney’s expression froze for a moment; he glanced at his mother.

But she didn’t look at him. She continued, “And if that boyfriend ever mistreats you, just tell Sid. He’s younger than you, so treat him like a younger brother, boss him around however you like.”

“Alright,” Aveline agreed with a grin, then turned to Sidney. “Little brother, did you hear that?”

Sidney chuckled, a hint of embarrassment mixed with amusement. "Yes, I heard it."