Inside the hospital room, Aveline paid no further attention to Lucas. She simply lay down and closed her eyes, shutting him out.

Lucas stared at her for a long moment before finally speaking. "Aveline, you're the one insisting on this divorce. If something happens to me because of it, I'll hold you responsible."

Aveline opened her eyes and looked at him, thinking he was being ridiculous. "What are you talking about? If you just divorce me quietly, what could possibly go wrong?" Lucas replied flatly, "Because I don't want to."

Aveline was speechless. So, if something went wrong after she pushed for the divorce, he would just blame her for it? This man was as unreasonable as ever.

...

In the days that followed, Sidney visited Aveline every day, always bringing snacks or fruit. Another week passed, and the news was filled with reports that DK Group was facing severe financial difficulties, with large numbers of employees leaving the company-a clear sign of impending bankruptcy.

The Tudor Group's relentless pressure on DK Group had reached a fever pitch as if they wouldn't stop until the company was utterly destroyed. This didn't resemble a typical father-son conflict.

"Aveline."

Sidney's voice interrupted her thoughts as he walked in, carrying a bowl of yogurt and fruit salad he had prepared himself. "Try this; it's really good."

He placed the bowl in front of her.

Aveline smiled wryly. "If I keep eating like this, I might actually become a bit chubby by the time I'm discharged."

Sidney chuckled softly. "A little weight would suit you."

shook her head with mock horror. "No way, I don't

with amusement. "Don't worry, it's

to refuse, Aveline

asked, "Are you keeping

was on,

become a major issue. Hasn't Lucas been absent for several days

a nod. "And

peace and quiet, relishing the break from all the

carefully. "Aveline, seeing him being

a moment before replying, "No, I'm not

intently for a while longer, then said, "That's good.

respond further, falling silent

rang. She glanced at the screen-it was the lawyer Russell had introduced to

Myron

"I've

We're ready to

the necessary

for a moment before

"Understood."

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