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.

Wilfried appeared on screen, wearing his

Dad!" Aveline greeted with a

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

critical phase. Once he wakes up,

hear. Make sure you're taking care of yourself, okay? Don't overdo

Dad,"

advice, followed by the rest of the family,

apple of

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

most people had returned

noon, Selena and Aaron arrived

the hospital, it's still New Year, so we have to eat and drink well!" Selena

excitement. "Great! No

in agreement.

the hospital bed. Lucas

fell, the distant sound of fireworks echoed in

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