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."

his hand, signaling the household

went to his room carrying a bag and packed up some of Melody's belongings. Given how weak she looked, it would be best if

if he 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

answered the

again. Thus, he was surprised to

"Lucas..."

wrong? Why are you

Lucas' questions, Thalia remained

was still some time before he needed to return to

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

not like telling you'll help anything. You don't have to worry about me." "What do you mean, I don't have to worry about you? Tell me

surprise, Thalia cried even harder

I'm really suffering here. When will all of

but he could tell she was very sad. Unfortunately, Thalia continued to

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