The next day.

The two of them went to the hospital.

Barbara had already had her breakfast, with Yvonne sitting by her side, chatting.

"Grandma."

Lucas walked in, calling softly.

Seeing him, Barbara's wrinkled face immediately lit up with a smile.

"Lucas, you're here." Barbara grasped his hand and, looking at his handsome face, suddenly said, "Lucas, you seem different. You look more mature."

Lucas' lips curved into a faint smile. "Isn't it good to be more mature?"

Barbara nodded. "Good, of course, but I still miss the younger you, carefree, always following Leo around with a pout. Only Leo spoiled you. If it had been anyone else, they would've given you a good beating."

Lucas' smile froze momentarily.

Barbara then noticed Aveline and asked, "Why is she here again?"

Lucas said, "Grandma, she's my wife, Aveline."

Aveline looked at Barbara, "Grandma."

Barbara's brow furrowed immediately, releasing Lucas' hand. "Weren't you supposed to marry Sophia? 1 thought that girl was very reliable. Why did you marry someone else?"

Her attitude clearly showed displeasure, and her gaze towards Aveline grew colder.

Aveline felt as if her throat was being choked, extremely uncomfortable.

Lucas explained, "Grandma, you've lost two years of memories. The reason you think I've matured is because the Lucas in your memory is from two years ago. I'm now 27."

Barbara was stunned. "27?"

"Yes."

Lucas nodded. "The idea of marrying Sophia was a mistake, an accident. Now, Aveline is my wife, and I will only recognize her as my wife for the rest of my life." Aveline's breath caught at his words.

Barbara still couldn't accept this reality. "How can that be? I remember you were adamant about marrying Sophia. I even prepared the betrothal gifts, and now you're telling me two years have passed?" Her expression was dazed, a look of disbelief.

Lucas sighed helplessly. "Grandma, take your time to process this. A lot has happened in between, and I'll explain everything to you slowly, alright?"Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

Yvonne interjected, "Alright, let me rest now."

She stood up and gently ushered Lucas and Aveline out of the room. Closing the door behind them, her face was full of disapproval.

"Lucas, even if you have to tell her, do it gradually. Your grandmother has just regained her memories and is very unstable. If you tell her everything directly, what if she gets another shock and it leads to other complications?"

Lucas replied calmly, "She has to know eventually, so why not just get it over with all at once?"

A single shock would be better than multiple small ones.

Yvonne shook her head in disagreement, but there was nothing more she could say now that it was done. "Let's keep observing for now. Your grandmother's condition is still unstable," Yvonne said. Lucas responded, "I'll arrange for a caregiver to look after her. I have work to do, so I'll head out."

Yvonne turned to Aveline. "You should get back to your work as well. If there's any change, I'll let you know immediately."

Aveline nodded, casting a lingering look towards the room before reluctantly leaving.