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.

connected quickly, and Wilfried appeared on screen,

Year, Dad!" Aveline greeted with a

"Happy New Year, sweetheart. How's

out of the critical phase. Once

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

Dad," Aveline reassured

few words of advice, followed by the rest of the family,

Aveline was the apple of the Tudor family's

them with patience, and after nearly an hour, they

had grown quieter, as most people

noon, Selena and Aaron arrived at the

we have to eat and drink well!" Selena

with excitement. "Great! No chef's food

in agreement. "That's

back to the hospital bed. Lucas was still unconscious,

night fell, the distant sound of

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