Aveline wasn't surprised to hear that . He'd already handed Josephine the Beltran Group ad campaign . That was just the start . He was clearly planning to give her more chances to shine . Fiona , still hungover , cursed them a few more times before groaning about her headache and hanging up . With the busy stretch behind them , Aveline's team had the day off . She'd planned to grab some groceries in the morning , then visit her grandparents in the afternoon . But while she was browsing the aisles , the housekeeper Miranda Russell called to say that her grandfather had collapsed . Aveline dropped her cart and ran out of the supermarket , racing toward their villa . It was on the southern edge of the city , a peaceful spot her mother had chosen for their retirement . Aveline's grandfather had high blood pressure , so along with Miranda , they'd hired a nurse . By the time Aveline arrived , Miranda was already waiting on the front steps . " Calm down , " she said quickly . " Dr. Logan Levine happened to be here . Your grandfather's awake , and his blood pressure has come down . " The tightness in Aveline's chest cased slightly . " I thought his blood pressure was under control . What happened ? " Miranda hesitated , glancing at her . Just then , Paulina Baldwin's voice called from inside . " Ava ? Is that you ? " Aveline stepped through the door . " Grandma , it's me . ' Paulina stood from the couch , leaning on her cane , her face tight with worry as she shuffled toward her . " Grandma , just sit there . I'll come to you . " Paulina had arthritis , and bad weather always made it worse . She couldn't walk without her cane . 0.00 % 08:31 Aveline helped her back to the couch , but Paulina didn't relax . She studied Aveline closely . " Ava , what happened between you and Xavier ? " Aveline froze , then turned to Miranda . Miranda spoke up . " Mrs. Beltran called this morning . She talked to Mr. Baldwin for a few minutes , and they had a fight . After he hung up , he was so worked up that his face turned red . and then he collapsed . " Aveline's face tightened . " What did she say ? " Miranda looked to Paulina . " She said that ever since you married Xavier , you've gotten arrogant and disrespectful . You refused to try on your wedding dress , kept picking fights with him , disrespected her , and gave your aunt attitude . She told us we should set you straight , " Paulina said , frowning . Aveline clenched her fists in anger . She guessed Leona had run to Lauren again . It was routine now - every few days , Leona made a fuss , and Aveline had to go explain herself to Lauren all over again . A few days ago , Xavier had asked her to call Lauren . Aveline figured he'd already told her about the divorce , so she didn't bother . Skipping that call had consequences . Lauren took it personally and dragged Aveline's grandparents into it . Aveline took a steadying breath and said , " Grandma , don't listen to her . You know me . ' 11 Paulina sighed . " Yeah , that's why Collin collapsed . We know you , and hearing her say all that just set him off . " Aveline gently rubbed her back . " I'll check on Grandpa , then talk to Xavier . He needs to sort things out with Lauren . " Paulina nodded . " Good . Let's go . " Logan had just finished checking Collin's blood pressure as Collin lay in bed . When Aveline and Paulina came in , Collin tried to sit up . Logan moved to help him . 1 Aveline rushed to Collin's bedside . " Grandpa , please , don't get up . " 0.00 % 08:32 Chapter 19 "I'm fine , " Collin insisted , giving her a stubborn shake of the head . " I can handle it . " He looked at Aveline , lingering as if searching for something in her face . A twinge of pain struck Aveline , who knew Collin was worried about her . 288 Vouchers Logan assured her that Collin's blood pressure was normal and quietly left to give them privacy . Aveline settled at his bedside and took his hand . " How do you feel ? " she asked softly . " Nothing to fuss over . Just lost my temper , " Collin replied . " My Ava's a good girl . Don't believe what Lauren says . " Aveline thought about telling her grandparents that she had decided to divorce Xavier , but the tired lines on her Collin's face made her keep silent . She was afraid of upsetting him . " It's all Leona feeding lies to Lauren about you . I'll ask Xavier to set Lauren straight . I'm perfectly fine . Don't listen to all that gossip . " Aveline turned to Miranda . " If the Beltrans call , just say Collin and Paulina need their rest . Tell them to call me instead . " Collin and Paulina exchanged a knowing look , sensing something was off . Aveline's way of addressing the Beltrans had changed . She used to call Leona , Lauren , and Xavier by their first names . Collin and Paulina could tell something had happened , either between Aveline and Xavier or between her and the Beltrans . Xavier wasn't supporting her anymore . They weren't surprised , since they'd noticed Xavier growing distant . Although Aveline had explained that it was simply his temperament , Collin and Paulina remained uneasy . As grandparents , all they ever wanted was for her to be cherished , just as they had always cherished her . Paulina asked gently , " Ava , how are the wedding plans with Xavier coming along ? " Aveline dropped her gaze , answering softly , " We're both too busy right now . We've put things on hold . " 0.00 % 08:32 Chapter 19 288 ( Vouchers Collin and Paulina were taken aback . The day Aveline and Xavier got registered , she'd been so excited about planning the wedding . Something was off . " Why postpone ? Didn't Lauren ask some fortune - teller to pick the date ? "