31 Darius reacted swiftly, catching Mrs. Kinsey before she could fall. "Mrs. Kinsey!" he exclaimed, concern etching his features. As an orphan, Darius had rarely known kindness until Mrs. Kinsey had taken him under her wing, treating him with a warmth that filled the void of his missing family. La

33 The tension in the emergency room shattered as the doors swung open with a sharp snap, admitting John Lucre. Tall and imposing, with streaks of silver threading through his once-black hair, he carried the authority of a seasoned patriarch. His sharp, calculating gaze swept the room, instantly co

35 The room fell silent, the weight of Dr. Martin's words hanging heavily in the air. John's mouth opened, then closed, his usual confidence deflated by the firm rejection from someone he couldn't bully or influence. Dr. Martin turned to walk away, then paused, glancing back at John with a final n

37 Leslie's heart fluttered with worry as she processed Darius’s location. "You're at Sanchez's company now? Darius, please wait for me there. I'm coming over," she insisted, her voice a mix of determination and concern. "I can wait, Leslie. But what's this about?" Darius's voice held a note of cu

39 Ray’s temper flared, but he caught the eye of Mrs. Simmons, who was watching him closely, her expression unyielding. He exhaled sharply, trying to temper his anger. He didn't want to make a scene in front of Mr. Sanchez's secretary, aware that it could hurt his family's interests. "Look, Mrs. S