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.

quickly, and Wilfried appeared on screen, wearing his

Year, Dad!" Aveline

grinned back. "Happy New Year,

Once he wakes up, he should be

you're taking care of

Dad," Aveline

also chimed in with a few words of advice, followed by the rest

Aveline was the apple

with patience, and after nearly an hour, they ended

the streets had grown quieter, as most people had returned

noon, Selena and Aaron

food. Even though we're in the hospital, it's still New Year, so we have to eat and drink

excitement. "Great! No chef's food can compare

in

back to the hospital bed. Lucas was still unconscious, but

night fell, the distant sound of

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