Chapter 969

Sidney turned his head, his gaze landing on Aveline. The moonlight fell softly on her, casting a gentle, ethereal glow over her figure, especially her rounded belly. She looked radiant as if wrapped in a halo of quiet serenity. Her eyes, full of warmth and calm, met his.

For some reason, the restless frustration Sidney had been carrying all evening seemed to ease. He let out a small, bitter smile. "Aveline, how have you been lately?"

She nodded, offering a simple, "Pretty good."

Sidney sighed. "I wish I could say the same. I’ve realized something important about myself, but things weren’t so clear in the beginning. Now I’m stuck—unsure how to move forward."

Aveline took a moment to process his words, her expression thoughtful.

"Then show your sincerity," she finally said. "It takes time, but others will see your true feelings if you're genuine. Be patient."

Sidney nodded, appreciating her advice. "You’re right."

He smiled again, though this time it held a bit more warmth. "Seeing you