Barbara said, "How could someone want to harm you? That's just your speculation."

"Heh!" Lucas let out a low laugh and continued, "Grandma, how could I, someone who just woke up and lost his memory, end up on the street by myself? Where were the caregivers from the place I was staying at? Where did everyone go?"

Barbara fell silent.

Lucas continued, "At that time, it was Aveline who saved me and took me home. If it weren't for her, you wouldn't be seeing me today."

Barbara glanced at Aveline and suddenly said, "We can't be certain it wasn't intentional. What if she knew who you were all along?" "I don't know."

Aveline felt she should say something. She looked calmly at Barbara and said, "Grandma, I don't know. why you are so hostile towards me, but you weren't like this before. You liked me a lot and even told him that if he ever bullied me, you would help me teach him a lesson. I still remember those words."

She exhaled slowly and continued, "Of course, if you've forgotten, it doesn't matter. I didn't know his identity. It was only when he regained his memory and showed up at my workplace that I learned who he

was."

Barbara remained silent, her aged face showing a complicated expression.

Lucas looked at Barbara and asked softly, "Grandma, Aveline hasn't done anything wrong. She's my savior. I can't betray her."

The atmosphere in the room grew tense.

At this moment, Sophia spoke up, "Grandma, please don't say anymore. I'm fine with it. Although I was Lucas's fiancée two years ago, he has fallen in love with someone else now. I am willing to step aside. My leg is fine too. I've gotten used to the prosthetic. Look, I can walk just fine."

She stood up and walked around in front of Barbara, showing her agility.

Seeing this, Barbara's eyes reddened, and she turned to Lucas, "Sophia is also your savior! She sacrificed her leg to save you! She could have chosen not to save you! Lucas, when did you become so heartless?"

Barbara pointed at Aveline. "She saved you, and you can compensate her materially. What can't the Tudor family provide? But what about Sophia? Can you give her back a perfect leg?" Barbara's emotions surged, and she clutched her chest, her breathing becoming labored.

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Sophia immediately moved forward, gently rubbing Barbara's chest to soothe her. "Please, don't get worked up. Let this matter go. Don't hurt yourself over me; it's not worth it!"

Barbara clung tightly to Sophia's hand. "Sophia, the Tudor family owes you. If I die now, it will be to atone for what we've done to you."

"Grandma, don't say such things!" Sophia cried out immediately upon hearing this.

Lucas called the doctor, who rushed in and began examining Barbara and providing emergency care.

Barbara held Lucas's hand tightly, not letting go. "Lucas, you're a man. You need to keep your word! You promised Sophia you'd marry her. After all she's been through, you still owe her so much. If you don't marry her, I'll never be able to forgive myself! If that happens, how could I live with the guilt?"

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