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."

head with mock horror. "No

twinkled with amusement. "Don't worry, it's just fruit-it won't make you

to refuse, Aveline accepted

news, Sidney asked, "Are you keeping up

TV was on, and it was just

"This whole situation has become a major issue. Hasn't Lucas been absent

confirmed with a nod. "And I'm perfectly

had enjoyed a few rare days of peace and quiet, relishing the break from

studied her carefully. "Aveline, seeing him being targeted like this, are you

a moment before replying, "No, I'm

a while longer, then said,

respond further,

at the screen-it was the lawyer Russell had introduced to her. "Hello,

Myron

"I've

We're ready to

the necessary lawsuit whenever

contemplating for a moment before she

"Understood."

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