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, wearing

Year, Dad!" Aveline

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

Once

to hear. Make sure you're taking care of yourself, okay?

Dad,"

advice, followed by the rest

all, Aveline was the apple

with patience, and

most people had

Aaron arrived at

ordered a whole table 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 a

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

nodded in agreement.

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

sound of fireworks echoed in the

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