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."

waved his hand, signaling the household staff not

and packed up some of Melody's belongings. Given how weak she looked, it would be best if

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

answered the

missing again. Thus, he was surprised to hear a soft

"Lucas..."

you crying? Did something

questions, Thalia remained

some time

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

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

Thalia cried

I'm really suffering here. When will all

on with Thalia, but he could tell she was very sad. Unfortunately, Thalia continued to be evasive, sobbing instead

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