Chapter 24 Maya had a terrible tolerance for alcohol , or rather , she couldnt handle her alcohol at all . If Aveline hadnt stopped her , she would have continued her raucous party in the private room . Aveline had never seen her clinging to men , saying that she felt like an empty nest elderly woman . Seeing her completely drunk , Aveline had no choice but to take her to her newly rented apartment . A while ago , a nursing aunt found her looking for a place to live and recommended her relatives apartment . Aveline thought that bypassing an agent would save her some money , plus with a nurse vouching for her , she agreed . The owner wouldnt be back for a while , and they hadnt signed a contract yet. Aveline had chatted with the owner and only began cleaning and moving in after obtaining their consent . With no official record , Alexander couldnt find her easily . The small apartment , although nowhere near as luxurious as her previous life in the Blackwood family , had a cozy charm . She really liked it and had even got some tropical fish that her dad loved . She could see the sea when she opened the window . She used to think that the Noble Springs Residence was a gift from Alexander . Little did she know that as soon as Nora returned to the country , she moved in . For a long time , she was secretly sad. But now , she had come to terms with it . No matter how expensive the house was , all she saw was the same sea . The apartment had a small terrace , which she had covered with a thick layer of blankets . She originally planned to wait until her fathers condition stabilized before taking him here to spend his retirement leisurely . However , plans could not keep up with changes . She hadnt expected to be diagnosed with a terminal illness , or for Anthony to end up in this condition . After drinking a few glasses of wine , Avelines stomach was uneasy . She took some medicine and lay down in the small crib . She had to curl up in this position to sleep a little , as that was the only way to do so . Tonight , with alcohols help , she slept quite well . When she woke up , the sun was high . Maya had already prepared breakfast ahead of her . They both avoided talking about the previous night . 22:22 Refusing To Be His Perfect Replica , I Choose The Arranged Marriare 3.1 % Chapter 24 Adults were good at hiding their vulnerabilities during the day . Maya hurriedly headed for the door with high heels on and a piece of toast in her mouth , saying , I have to leave now , I might be late . See you later , Aveline . Aveline stopped her , Maya , Ill be busy for a few days , so I might not be able to accompany you . Rest assured , do you really think Im naive ? Do you burn money if youre free ? Last night was a farewell to our youth . Men dont have much money . Instead , you need help , so you have to tell me . Dont work multiple jobs so hard by yourself . Maya responded , Alright , I understand . Aveline walked her to the door and gave her a gentle hug. Maya , youll find a better person . Todays misfortune is for tomorrows happiness. Maya teased , Do you think Im so naive ? Even the best man cant keep me . Where will you find a better man than him in the future ? Aveline smiled gently towards the direction of the sun , As for the future … who knows . Maya originally wanted to leave , but looking at her slender figure , he hugged her from behind . Ive been busy these days , but once Im done , Ill make plans to meet up with you . Take good care of yourself . Its going to snow soon , even if theres no one to hold your hand , you still need to take good care of yourself . … Okay . After Maya left , Aveline cleaned the room and turned her phone back on . Unexpectedly , she found that Alexander had called her last night . It was probably about the divorce , but she was busy these days . Besides Alexander , Elizabeth had made several unanswered calls . She called back . The phone was quickly answered , and Elizabeths worried voice came from the other end , Aveline , why didnt you answer your moms calls ? Ive been so worried about you these past few days . How much more money do you need ? Ill transfer it to you right away . Listening to the sound of the sea crashing against the rocks , Avelines mood calmed down . She had been resentful for many years after her mother left and wondered why her mother had abandoned her . When she found out she was Noras stepmother , it became even more difficult to accept . Why did she have to be Noras stepmother ? Regardless of the reasons for her mothers choices , Aveline couldnt blame her , nor could she truly Chapter 24 forgive her . Mom , Im fine . Dont worry . Alexander gave me some money , so you dont need to worry about the medical expenses on Dads side . Elizabeth was worried when she thought of how Aveline had left in the pouring rain . Aveline , where are you now ? I want to see you and make up for these years of neglect . Aveline , looking at the vast sea , replied indifferently , Mom , if you really cared about me , you wouldnt have gone for so many years without calling . You never looked after Dad after you returned to the country , even when he was critically ill . I was wrong . I sought help hastily and forgot that you had remarried . Thats why Ive come to you for help . I wont make that mistake again . Aveline , I … Mom , lets just go back to how we were before . Ill take care of Dad, and you can just pretend you never had a daughter like me . As for me , Ill pretend I never had a mother like you . Aveline didnt blame herself for losing face in front of Nora ; she was upset that Elizabeth had been absent from her life since going abroad . When she needed her the most , her mother was by Noras side, taking care of another persons daughter . She couldnt blame Elizabeth for her choices , but she couldnt fully let go or forgive her . After ending the call , Aveline resigned from her part time job and sent a message to Alexander , saying she was busy these days , and they would discuss the divorce another time . Whatever the truth was , she and Alexander could not go back to how things were . They wouldnt be friends , let alone lovers . Aveline completed all this and then went to the hospital . Ryan was standing there alone , and the sunlight made her figure appear very long and slender . Ryan suppressed his sympathy and spoke as gently as always , Are you afraid ? I was a little scared at first , but seeing you here , I feel more at ease . Dont worry , I personally prepared the chemotherapy drugs . Ill do my best to minimize the side effects . Thank you , Ryan . Chapter 24 Arriving in the ward , Aveline had a true sense of going from the human world to hell . It was her first time seeing so many patients , old and young , and the only thing similar about them was that they either wore wigs or hats . There were also several bald uncles walking in the corridor without caring about it . Most of the patients in the wards were undergoing chemotherapy . Some were crying , some had a blank expression as they looked out the window . Aveline knew that she would soon become like them , with no light in her eyes and no hope for life . Her steps forward became even heavier . Ryan had arranged a single room for her . The little nurse , looking at Aveline in embarrassment , said , Miss Blackwood , right ? Dr. Locksley already told us . Come over here first and let your family members handle the admission and treatment for you . Take the medicine and pay for it . Aveline , feeling awkward , stood there like a child at a parent teacher conference , all alone . She was alone , and the people around her couldnt help but look at her with pity , suffering from this illness and even undergoing chemotherapy all by herself . Aveline bit her lip and said , I have no family . Can I just have a caregiver look after me ? How can that work ? A family member has to sign . The little nurse seemed hesitant . Dont you have a partner ? Parents are fine , or siblings ? Ryan stepped forward and said , I am her family . Ill sign for her . 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 ...