Chapter 21 To prevent her condition from deteriorating further , Ryan scheduled the first round of chemotherapy for the day after tomorrow . Chemotherapy has many side effects . In the first two weeks after undergoing chemotherapy , the body becomes extremely weak , and hair loss is common . Aveline needed to make arrangements for her affairs in advance . Anthony showed no signs of regaining consciousness . Fortunately , she didnt have to worry about medical expenses . After paying a certain amount of money , she returned home . The house , originally meant for her and Alexander , reminded her that she would soon be moving out . She was worried that her body wouldnt be able to endure the chemotherapy , so she had called a moving company in advance . Her best friend , Maya Anderson , had also arrived . She was dressed in formal attire , carrying a bag , wearing high heels , and holding two roasted sweet potatoes . She rushed over in a hurry . From a distance , Aveline heard her loud voice , Aveline , youre finally escaping from your misery ! I just received my commission from selling a house last month . Ill treat you to a night at the Ivy Vibes Club . These three legged frogs are hard to find ; men with two legs are everywhere . Maya had been away traveling for the week that Aveline had been missing , unaware of her health condition . She thought Aveline had finally come to her senses about getting a divorce . Aveline smiled and said , That wont work . Im afraid your husband will fly over to hold me accountable if he finds out you went to the Ivy Vibes Club tonight . Lets not talk about it . I no longer believe in true love in the northern hemisphere . I wanted to surprise him , but guess what ? He took the commission he earned , and hes using it to support another woman . Maya cursed and tears couldnt hide her pain . Seven years of love had ultimately died due to the long distance relationship . Aveline wanted to comfort her , but she realized her own marriage was in shambles , and she couldnt save others . With your temper , arent you causing a huge scene ? Aveline asked . Maya pulled her to sit in the garden , and she handed Aveline one of the roasted sweet potatoes . Then , she 고 Chapter 21 ate her own as if nothing had happened . Perhaps its the years of being in a long distance relationship that has worn down my stubbornness . Maybe I had a premonition . When someone loves you , they can find countless reasons ; when they dont , one reason is enough . Maya continued . In the past , he would cross half the world to be with me for a few days of vacation , just to spend Valentines Day with me . But he hasnt been back for three years . hes been In the past , he would say good morning to me under the moonlight . Over the past two years , chatting with me less and less . At first , I thought it was because he was busy with his Ph.D. studies , trying to make a better life over there . I even started working part time in real estate while I was still in college . I worked so hard to earn commissions to make his life easier there . My hard earned commissions paid for his house . Aveline , do you know that the situation was like something out of a melodrama ? I thought Id go crazy when I saw that he was still wearing the red underwear I sent him from the United States . I suddenly found it all so ridiculous . Although Maya was smiling , tears fell onto the roasted sweet potato in her hand . I couldnt even buy a cup of Starbucks in the United States . I was a medical school student , running around different properties every day , and I ended up keeping a white eyed wolf . Maybe he maxed out my credit card . Aveline extended her arms to embrace her . Stop crying . He doesnt deserve you . Thats what I think too . You cant imagine how beautiful I am , Aveline . I dont complain , I dont make a fuss . I sit down , smoke a cigarette , and start to calculate all the money he owes me . Luckily , the house was in my name . That night , I made him and his mistress get out of my house . Aveline was somewhat surprised . She didnt expect Maya to be so resolute . Did he agree to that ? Of course not . When he heard that I wanted the house back and for him to repay all the money he spent over the years , he knelt down and begged me to forgive him . When I saw that person crying and begging . I thought about how I could have liked such a person in the first place . I stayed there for a few more days , sold the house , and completely cut ties with him before coming back . Maya quickly wiped away the tears on her face . Aveline , were past the age of being lovestruck . You have to choose between love and bread , right ? I advised you to get a divorce a year ago , and now that youve figured it out , Im really happy . With Alexander being a diamond bachelor , his wealth can keep you entertained for the rest of your life . Maya , although smiling , was also slightly annoyed . Youve lost your man , but you can support ten or eight good looking guys with the money you earned from him . Isnt that great ? Chapter 21 Aveline , somewhat embarrassed , replied , Well , I only have a ten million dollars divorce settlement . What ? That jerk had an affair within the marriage , and he has the nerve to offer you only 10 million ? Maya was incredulous . That bastard was generous to you before , right ? And now hes being so stingy ? Hes not short of money . Aveline didnt explain further . When he loved me , it was like the stars in the sky . He was so afraid to let me go , but when he stopped loving me , it only took one reason . Besides , I called you here to help me move . Sure , after we finish moving , Ill treat you to dinner tonight . Lets have a good time . Aveline smiled . Everything in the house had been arranged by Alexander , so Aveline didnt take much with her . When she said she was moving , she was only packing up some of her essential belongings . Looking at the wedding photos hanging on the wall , in each one she was smiling sweetly . Alexander , who was usually reserved , had a faint smile when he held her waist . Maya couldnt stand to see her like this . What are you going to do with these wedding photos ? You might as well take them for scrap . You might even get roasted sweet potatoes for them , or just burn them . af Aveline shook her head . Since its a divorce , well each take our share . Aveline had someone remove all the photos and cut out her portion before hanging them back up . The only thing she was reluctant to part with was the baby room she had personally designed , which had been arranged by Alexander . She didnt want to let any of Noras future children use it . The room that had been with Aveline for a year . She only took the baby crib and had everything else disassembled . The traces of hundreds of nights spent there were cleared away in just a few hours . Standing at the door of the villa , she thought of the joy from her first visit here . Back then , she couldnt have imagined that she would end up in such a situation with Alexander . She took a final look at the house , as if bidding farewell to her past self , and left without looking back . Aveline walked up to Maya and spoke , Maya , come with me to the hair salon . Chapter 21 Maya patted her shoulder enthusiastically and said , Alright ! A new hairstyle for a new beginning . Forget about the scumbag ! Im thinking of getting pink highlights in my hair . How about you , Aveline ? Aveline hadnt thought much about her appearance . I want to cut my hair short . Aveline , although you look great with both long and short hair , I think you should avoid going too short in case you regret it later . What Maya didnt know was that Avelines decision to have short hair wasnt for looks but because she was worried about excessive hair loss due to chemotherapy . Aveline softly smiled and replied , No regrets . Five-year-old Annie, who can understand animals, saved Landon Hawthorne, a wealthy businessman, from suicide. Now she's his whole world and he's her legal cheat-code against every villain fate throws ...