Russell said, "You're still young. It would be better for you to find a job and stay busy. Sitting idle every day will only lead to mental fatigue."

Aveline replied, "Hmm, I'll consider it."

Russell then offered directly, "How about joining my company? I happen to be short of staff lately."-

Aveline laughed. "Russ, don't joke around. I'm not capable enough. What if I mess up your work?"

He looked at her intently and said, "It's okay, even if you cause a huge problem, I'll back you up." Aveline hesitated, about to say something, when the door to the ward opened again, and Rina walked

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"Why are you here again?"

Rina's face initially had a smile, but seeing Aveline, it vanished instantly. Her eyes filled with caution, she quickly walked over and said, "Since you're married, you shouldn't always come here. Russ is still single; others would misunderstand your relationship with him."

"Rina!"

Russell didn't expect her to come, but he quickly realized that someone must have called her over. That person didn't like seeing him with Aveline.

However, Rina didn't heed Russell's words this time. She looked at Aveline and said, "You should leave now, and don't come back. I don't want others to misunderstand Russ for being involved with a

married woman."

Aveline's clear eyes showed a hint of coolness. "Who are you?”

Rina Rina raised her chin and said, "I'm Rina Johnson!

Aveline asked, "What's your relationship with Russ?"

Rina was stunned, then became embarrassed and angry, "What does my relationship with Russ have to do with you?"

Aveline raised an eyebrow. "You just said Russ is single. If that's the case, what gives you the right to dictate my actions?" "You!"

Rina's expression turned very ugly from the confrontation.

Aveline continued, "I'm Russ's friend. You seem to be closer to him, so let me advise you: it's really rude to react like this every time a woman appears around him."

Rina's face turned even darker. "How dare you lecture me? Who do you think you are?"

Aveline replied, "I'm not lecturing you, just offering a friendly reminder."

After saying this, she looked at Russell. "Russ, it's getting late. I'll head out now."

With that, she picked up her food container and left.

"Don't go, clarify what you meant. Hey!" Rina tried to stop her.

Russell rubbed his forehead and said, "Rina, you told her to leave. Now she's gone, and you want her back. Don't you think you're being contradictory?"

Rina's eyes reddened. "Russ, didn't you hear what she said to me? What gives her the right to speak to me like that?"

Russell said, "Wasn't she right?"

"Russ, you..." Rina's tears began to fall. "How can you side with her?"

Russell remained calm. "Rina, I'm my own person with my own social circle. Why do you think you have the right to control me so strictly?"

Rina instinctively wanted to say something but held back. She put down the food container and averted her gaze. "I had someone prepare your favorite dishes. You should have some. I'm leaving!"