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.

and packed up some of Melody's belongings. Given how weak she looked, it would be best if she stayed in the hospital for a

asked someone else to pack Melody's things, Lucas came back personally. He packed quite a bit because he wanted to make Melody's hospital stay as comfortable as possible. Just as he was about to leave, he received a call from

answered the

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

"Lucas..."

are you

Lucas' questions,

at the time. There was still some time before he needed to

now, so

You don't have to worry about me." "What do you mean, I

Lucas' surprise, Thalia cried even

really suffering here. When will all of this

could tell she was very sad. Unfortunately, Thalia

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