"Sure." Aveline nodded, taking out her phone to add Gernard as a contact.
The caregiver had almost finished packing up, and Selena returned after completing the discharge procedures.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr. Cooper, you're here too," Selena said with a slight smile as she noticed him, then asked, "Would you like to join us for a walk?" Gernard looked at Aveline. "Is that alright?" Aveline smiled back. "Of course, you're always welcat my place." Gernard's smile deepened. "Then I'll take you up on that offer." The group left the hospital together.
Upon arriving at Maple Garden, Gernard couldn't help but praise the place, "The environment here is lovely, much better than being stuck in the hospital." Aveline nodded. "Yes, it is." Back home, the caregiver familiarized herself with the surroundings, while Selena helped Aveline settle on the sofa.
Gernard stood on the balcony for a while before turning around and saying, "One caregiver might not be enough. How about this: I'll hire a cook for you as well, so you can focus on your recovery." Aveline thought for a moment before replying, "I can hire one myself. There's no need to trouble you, Mr. Cooper." But Gernard insisted, "No, I'll handle it. You were injured because of me; it's the least I can do." He paused, feeling a bit helpless. "Anyone else would demand the person responsible for the accident take care of everything. Why are you refusing?" Selena, standing nearby, chimed in, "Because she's someone who avoids trouble. Doing that would be a hassle for her." Gernard chuckled. "I see." Aveline shrugged. "I prefer to keep things simple." Gernard fixed his gaze on her. "But the more you want simplicity, the more you're pulled into complicated situations." Aveline's smile faded slightly. "That's life-full of frustrations." The atmosphere becsomewhat heavy.
VSelena broke the tension, "Getting discharged is something worth celebrating, so why the gloomy talk? Ave, what do you feel like eating today? How about I cook for you?" Aveline looked at her,."Hmm, you'll cook beef pasta for me?" Selena immediately responded, "Are you kidding? Why would I make that? If I cook, it'll definitely be avocado pasta!" "Pfft..." Aveline couldn't help but laugh.
The heavy atmosphere instantly dissipated.
Gernard looked at Selena and couldn't help but admire her." amazing. Just a few words, anal Tre you had her laughing." SWI Selena shook her head, "It's not me-she just has a low threshold for humor." Gernard raised an eyebrow. "So, it seems we have something in common. I laugh easily too." The group continued chatting casually, and tpassed quickly.
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For sreason, even though she wasn't very close with Gernard, Aveline always felt at ease around him. Just like Gernard mentioned earlier, there was an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Although Aveline found it puzzling, she thoroughly enjoyed the feeling. It was something entirely new to her.
At that moment, the doorbell rang.
The caregiver went to open the door and found Russell standing at the eptrandal Russell lik of like I arrived just in time," Russell said as he walked in, a hint of a smile on his delicate and handsface. Aveline glanced at him. He had left. abruptly after receiving a call tand hadn't returned Had he finally dealt with even et "Russ, you're just in time. What would you like for lunch?" Selena asked with a smile when she saw him.
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