Well, that was the past.

She came back, and that's all that matters.

At the very least, they were in the same place now.

They could sort things out after Lucas woke up.

...

Aveline refused to leave, choosing to stay at the hospital to wait for Lucas to wake up.

Selena had no choice but to stay with her, worried for Aveline, especially since she was still pregnant.

The next day, Gernard arrived to find Aveline carefully and gently wiping Lucas down, her expression soft and patient.

"Sis, give our family a call. It's New Year after all," Gernard said.

"Okay." Aveline nodded but continued tending to Lucas until she was done. Only then did she grab her phone, sit on the couch, and open the family group chat for a video call.

appeared

Year, Dad!" Aveline

back. "Happy New Year, sweetheart. How's Lucas

out of the critical phase. Once he wakes up, he

"That's good to hear. Make sure you're taking

Dad,"

a few words of advice, followed

was the apple of the Tudor

to each of them with patience, and after nearly an hour,

grown quieter, as most people had returned

noon, Selena and Aaron

of good food. Even though we're in the hospital, it's still New Year, so we have to eat and drink well!" Selena said with

up with excitement. "Great! No chef's food can

nodded in agreement.

to the hospital bed. Lucas was still unconscious, but his condition had

night fell, the distant sound

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