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 lock screen before her hand drifted to

vibrated. It was a

"Oh my God!"

was shot! He's been in a coma for

you see

three messages

shot up in bed, the color

in those texts, but somehow, strung together, they

In a coma? How

could Lucas have

uncontrollably. "Hello? Selena, what exactly

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 his heart! They rushed him

it. "How could

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

Come back, see him before it's too

her mind

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