Aveline still had her doubts, but as she studied Gavin's composed expression, his lack of denial spoke volumes. So... it was true.

If Selena found out, she'd be over the moon!

Aveline touched her nose, shifting her gaze away.

...

By evening, Wilfried had returned.

With New Year's Eve approaching, members of the Tudor family were arriving one after another, filling the living room with lively chatter. The house buzzed with energy. Aveline, feeling exhausted, had taken a nap upstairs.

When she woke, she remained in bed, listening to the occasional bursts of laughter and the sound of children playing in the snow outside.

Despite the warmth of the festivities, she felt a hollowness deep inside.

Aaron's words echoed in her mind, causing her lips to tighten unconsciously.

photo on her lock screen before her hand drifted

phone vibrated. It was

"Oh my God!"

in a

you

three messages in

the color draining

but somehow, strung together, they made

a coma?

could Lucas

trembling hands, Aveline dialed Selena's number, her fingers shaking uncontrollably. "Hello? Selena,

After the welcome event at the Tudor family, Lucas disappeared without a word, right? He went straight back to Cloudflare

believe it. "How could this

I know is

back, see him before

was speechless, her

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