Aveline's brow furrowed slightly as she glanced at Annie, who gave her a playful wink.

"You two talk; I'll step out for a bit."

Seeing they needed privacy, Lucas turned and left the room.

Once he was gone, Aveline said, "He's not my boyfriend."

Annie burst into a smile, her cheeks dimpling with two small, charming dimples. "I know. You're upset with him right now. I've seen lots of couples act like that when they're fighting. I won't say it again." Aveline sighed.

There was no explaining this away.

Besides, there was no need to burden Annie with the details of her pending divorce from Lucas.

It would be over soon enough, so there wasn't much to discuss.

Changing the subject, Aveline said, "While you're staying here, you can go for a walk when you're feeling up to it. The environment here is quite nice. If you need anything, just ask the nurse, and if you feel unwell, call me right away." Annie nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude. "I will, Aveline. Thank you so much."

Aveline smiled gently. "The most important thing is that you get better."

her, her voice

Aveline would have

Aveline's heart, but

...

ward, the faint scent of antiseptic hung in the

nurse moved about quietly, her work meticulous and unobtrusive. Lucas pushed open the door and entered. At the sight of him, the nurse greeted respectfully, "Mr.

hollow, his body frail and shrunken, a mere shadow of the commanding figure he used to

was crooked, and his eyes were unfocused. When he saw Lucas enter, he

the corner

wiped the drool from Frederick's mouth. His expression

apart like this before Leo even makes it back.

grew more agitated, struggling to speak, his body

trash and looked down at him,

getting better. Don't waste your time on pointless thoughts. But one thing you can rest assured of-Tudor Enterprises will

nail to take it. He would, of course,

warmth or compassion for the man

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