Lucas sat quietly by Melody's bedside, watching her sleep for half an hour.

Before leaving, he sought out the attending doctor and the nurse. They were both waiting outside the room, ready to do his bidding.

"Mister Lucas."

"Mister Lucas.

Lucas nodded in acknowledgment. "I need to go home for a while. I'll probably—"

He glanced at his watch. "I'll probably be back within an hour. Please make sure to keep an eye on my wife's condition during this time. When she wakes up, just tell her I'll be back soon." Both the doctor and nurse nodded. It was their job, after all.

Lucas swiftly left the hospital and drove back home.

"Hello, sir. Welcome back."

Lucas waved his hand, signaling the household staff not to bother with greetings.

bag and packed up some of Melody's belongings. Given how weak she looked, it would be best

packed quite a bit because he wanted to make Melody's

Lucas answered the

might wake up and find him missing again. Thus, he was surprised to hear a soft sob on the

"Lucas..."

Why are you crying? Did

Lucas' questions, Thalia remained

There was still some time before he needed to return

to the living room and sat down. "What's going on? I'm sort of busy right now, so it's best

have to worry about me." "What do you mean, I don't have to worry about you? Tell me immediately if something happened to you, so I can send someone to help you," said Lucas

surprise, Thalia cried

really suffering here. When will all

could tell she was very sad. Unfortunately, Thalia continued

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