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.

at the photo on her lock

then, her phone vibrated. It was

"Oh my God!"

been in

did you see

three messages

shot up in bed, the color draining from

but somehow,

In a coma? How could

Lucas have been

"Hello? Selena, what

replied, "I just found out! After the welcome event at the Tudor family, Lucas disappeared without a word, right? He went straight back to Cloudflare City, and that night, someone shot him

Aveline couldn't believe it.

details either," Selena said urgently. "All I know is that he might die. Ave,

care about him. Come back, see him

speechless, her mind swirling in

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