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

Dad!" Aveline greeted with

grinned back. "Happy New Year,

Once he wakes up, he

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

will, Dad,"

few words of advice, followed by

the apple

with patience, and after nearly an hour, they ended

most

Aaron arrived at

New Year, so we have to eat and drink well!" Selena said with a

excitement. "Great! No chef's food can

nodded in agreement. "That's

the hospital bed. Lucas was

the distant sound

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