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.

her phone, staring at the photo on her lock screen before

It was

"Oh my God!"

Lucas was shot! He's been in a coma for a while

did you

sent three messages in a

up in bed, the

knew every word in those texts, but somehow, strung together,

In a coma? How

could Lucas

fingers shaking uncontrollably. "Hello? Selena, what exactly happened?" Aveline

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

it. "How could this

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

him. Come back, see

speechless, her mind swirling

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