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.

the photo on her

her phone vibrated. It was

"Oh my God!"

been in a

you

three messages in a

the color draining from

somehow, strung together, they

a coma? How could

could Lucas

Aveline dialed Selena's number, her fingers shaking uncontrollably. "Hello? Selena, what exactly happened?" Aveline tried to

equally shaken, 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 almost hit

it.

know the details either," Selena said urgently. "All I

Come back, see him

her mind swirling in

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