StarNovelAveline's eyelashes fluttered, but she remained silent.
Selena was stunned, having never imagined that Lucas had such a tragic past. She opened her mouth to say something but thought better of it and remained quiet.
Instead, she focused on Aveline, knowing that whatever decision needed to be made would ultimately be up to her.
The room fell into a quiet stillness.
After what felt like an eternity, the doors to the emergency room finally opened, and Lucas was wheeled out. Aaron stepped forward and asked, "How is he?" Aveline stood up as well, but as she did, her body wobbled slightly. Selena quickly steadied her, preventing her from falling.
The doctor replied, "He has two broken ribs but no other major injuries. He just needs tto recover." Lucas was moved to a VIP room.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAaron arranged for 24-hour care to be provided by a nurse.
Standing by the bedside, Aveline gazed at the still-unconscious Lucas for a long moment before reaching out and gently poking his face.
"Lucas, does it hurt?" she asked in a voice so soft it was barely audible.
Selena felt a pang of sorrow in her chest. She blinked quickly to keep tears at bay and said, "Ave, he's going to be fine. Why don't you go hand freshen up? You'll feel better afterward, okay?" "Okay," Aveline finally agreed, nodding.
Aaron watched her, wanting to say something, but hesitated.
Without looking back, Aveline left with Selena.
Shortly after they departed, Lucas began to stir. He opened his eyes, immediately searching for Aveline, but saw only Aaron in the room.
"Where is she..." he asked weakly.
Aaron scoffed, "At the state you're in, you're still thinking about her? She's already gone home." Lucas closed his eyes, his breathing heavy under the oxygen mask. "She wasn't hurt, was she?" "No, she wasn't." A faint relief softened Lucas' brow.
"That's good..." he murmured.
Aaron studied Lucas for a moment before asking, "Is this really worth it, Lucas? From what I could tell, she didn't seem affected at all. With the court hearing tomorrow, you might have to show up, even in this state." Lucas closed his eyes and remained silent.
Aaron sighed in resignation. "Maybe divorce is for the best. The two of you are like ill-fated lovers, and neither of you seems happy together." But Lucas still said nothing.
Seeing no point in continuing the conversation, Aaron let him rest.
Back at home, Aveline took a shower, noticing sscrapes and burns on her body. She treated them herself, feeling much more refreshed afterward.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSelena had been waiting outside the door. When she saw Aveline emerge looking calm, she hesitantly asked, "Ave the court hearing is tomorrow. Are you...?" "I'll go," Aveline replied.
Selena scrutinized her expression, trying to gauge if she was sincere.
"I'll be there," Aveline repeated.
But Selena couldn't shake the uneasy feeling. Aveline seemed too calm. It didn't feel right.
"Ave, it's okay if you're having second thoughts. After all, Lucas did risk his life to save you. You-"
Aveline cut her off, "Selena, I'm thinking clearly. The divorce is m inevitable, and nothing, not even him saying me, will change that." Hearing this, Selena decided not to press the matter further.
The housekeeper prepared a meal, and Aveline ate quietly, maintaining an air of calmness throughout. Her eyes were distant, revealing no hint of her inner thoughts. Late that night, Aveline received a phone call.
When she answered, Aaron's voice cthrough urgently, "Aveline it's not good, Lucas has developed a fever, and things are looking serious." X
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