Aveline's eyelashes fluttered, but she remained silent.

Selena was stunned, having never imagined that Lucas had such a tragic past. She opened her mouth to say something but thought better of it and remained quiet.

Instead, she focused on Aveline, knowing that whatever decision needed to be made would ultimately be up to her.

The room fell into a quiet stillness.

After what felt like an eternity, the doors to the emergency room finally opened, and Lucas was wheeled out.

Aaron stepped forward and asked, "How is he?"

Aveline stood up as well, but as she did, her body wobbled slightly. Selena quickly steadied her, preventing her from falling.

The doctor replied, "He has two broken ribs but no other major injuries. He just needs time to recover."

Lucas was moved to a VIP room.

Aaron arranged for 24-hour care to be provided by a nurse.

Standing by the bedside, Aveline gazed at the still-unconscious Lucas for a long moment before reaching out and gently poking his face.

it hurt?" she asked in a voice

at bay and said, "Ave, he's going to be fine. Why don't you go home and freshen up? You'll feel better afterward, okay?" "Okay," Aveline

her, wanting to

looking back, Aveline left

stir. He opened his eyes, immediately searching for Aveline, but saw only Aaron in the

she..." he

scoffed, "At the state you're in, you're

his eyes, his breathing heavy under the oxygen

relief softened

"That's good..." he murmured.

it, Lucas? From what I could tell, she didn't seem affected at all. With the court hearing tomorrow, you might have to show up,

his eyes and

best. The two of you are like ill-fated

no point in continuing the conversation,

...

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