Dr. Winters shook his head. “Not immediately. But more importantly, we need to focus on Silvana’s emotional and physical recovery. She’s been through a lot, and adding more stress could hinder her progress.”Aiden nodded, his mind a whirlwind of emotions. “What do I do?” he asked, his voice breaking. “How do I help her?”“Be there for her,” Dr. Winters advised. “She needs your support and love now more than ever. When she’s ready, you can discuss the pregnancy and the next steps together. For now, let her heal.”Aiden felt a surge of protectiveness and love for Silvana. “I won’t leave her side,” he vowed. “I’ll do whatever it takes to help her through this.”Dr. Winters placed a reassuring hand on Aiden’s shoulder. “You’re doing the right thing, Aiden. Silvana is lucky to have you.”As Dr. Winters left the room, Aiden turned his full attention to Silvana. He leaned in close, whispering softly to her. “Silvana, my love, I’m here. I’ll always be here. We’ll get through this together.”T
Silvana, her face pale but her eyes slowly regaining some of their sparkle, managed a weak smile. “I’m feeling a bit better, Aiden. The pain is still there, but seeing you here helps a lot.”Ashley, who was standing on the other side of the bed, chimed in with a reassuring smile. “You’re a fighter, Silvana. We’ve all been so worried about you, but we know you’re strong. You’re going to get through this.”Grandfather Kohler, standing near the foot of the bed, nodded in agreement. His voice trembled slightly as he spoke. “Yes, dear. You have always been resilient. We are here for you, every step of the way.”Silvana looked at her family, her heart swelling with gratitude despite her physical pain. “Thank you, all of you. I don’t know what I would do without your support.”Aiden squeezed her hand gently. “You don’t have to worry about anything, Silvana. Just focus on getting better. We’ll take care of everything else.”Silvana’s gaze shifted to her sister. “Ashley, how have you been hold
The door opened, and Zia burst into the room, her face lighting up when she saw Silvana. “Mommy Silvana!”Silvana’s eyes filled with tears of joy as she saw Zia running towards her. “Zia!”Silvana held out her arms, and Zia ran into them, hugging her tightly. “I’ve missed you so much,” Zia said, her voice muffled against Silvana’s shoulder.Silvana kissed the top of Zia’s head, her own tears falling freely. “I’ve missed you too, my sweet girl. I’m so happy to see you.”Aiden watched the reunion, his heart swelling with love and relief. Ashley wiped away her own tears, smiling at the touching scene.Zia climbed up onto Silvana’s bed, her eyes wide with curiosity and concern. “Mommy Silvana, how are you feeling? Do you still hurt?”Silvana brushed a stray lock of hair from Zia’s forehead and smiled weakly. “I’m feeling a bit better now that you’re here, sweetheart. How have you been?”Zia’s eyes lit up as she began to recount her days. “I’ve been good! I missed you so much. I played wit
Silvana squeezed his hand, tears in her eyes. “I love you all too. With you by my side, I feel like I can face anything.”As they all shared refreshments, the room filled with laughter and love. Zain Romanov’s mansion, with its grandiose halls and opulent decor, was a stark contrast to the tension simmering beneath its roof. In the study, Zain Romanov sat behind a massive mahogany desk. His son, Bryden, stood opposite him, his face flushed with frustration.“Father, you need to understand, dealing with Daniel was a mistake from the start,” Bryden said, his voice tight with barely restrained anger. “The man is a weakling, and now that Silvana has been found, it’s only a matter of time before the authorities trace everything back to us.”Zain’s eyes narrowed as he leaned back in his chair, his fingers steepled. “You underestimate the layers of protection we have, Bryden. Daniel was a pawn, a buffer to keep us distanced from direct involvement.”Bryden scoffed, stepping closer to his fa
Daniel sneered. “What made you think I’d listen to that? Silvana was mine, Bryden.”Bryden’s anger boiled over. “Stop spewing your delusions, Daniel.”Before either of them knew it, they were trading blows, the quiet of the warehouse shattered by the sounds of their fight. Bryden landed a punch to Daniel’s stomach, making him double over in pain. Daniel retaliated with a wild swing, catching Bryden on the cheek.The fight was chaotic, each man driven by a mixture of rage and desperation. Bryden’s mind raced with thoughts of the mess Daniel had made and the danger it posed to his family. He could not let this weak link bring everything crashing down.Bryden’s training and discipline gave him the upper hand. He dodged a clumsy punch from Daniel and retaliated with a swift kick to the ribs. Daniel stumbled back, gasping for breath. Bryden pressed his advantage, landing a series of blows that left Daniel reeling.“Is this what you wanted, Daniel?” Bryden spat, his voice dripping with cont
The gunshots echoed through the night, drawing the attention of the cops. Bryden used the distraction to his advantage, slipping out the back of the warehouse and running into the darkness. His heart pounded as he sprinted, every nerve in his body screaming at him to move faster.But the cops were quick. They spotted the movement and began to chase him, their shouts filling the air. Bryden’s breath came in ragged gasps as he pushed himself harder, the adrenaline pumping through his veins.“Stop! Police!” a voice called out behind him.Bryden didn’t stop. He couldn’t. He fired a shot over his shoulder, not aiming at anything in particular, just trying to slow them down. A bullet whizzed past him, narrowly missing his head. The cops were returning fire.A sharp pain seared through his arm, and he stumbled, clutching the wound. Blood oozed between his fingers, but he forced himself to keep moving. He threw the gun away, knowing it was now useless and would only slow him down.Just when B
The tension at Zain Romanov’s mansion was palpable. Zain Romanov’s stern face was a mask of controlled fury as he received word that Bryden had returned to the house. He stormed down the hallway, his footsteps echoing ominously against the marble floors. Bursting into Bryden’s room, he found his son lying on the bed, a fresh bandage on his arm and a sullen expression on his face.“What were you thinking?” Zain bellowed, his voice filled with barely restrained anger. “Do you have any idea the risk you’ve put this family in?”Bryden winced, both from the pain in his arm and the harshness of his father’s tone. “I did what I had to,” he muttered, his eyes avoiding Zain’s piercing gaze.“What you had to do?” Zain repeated incredulously. “You acted recklessly! You’ve drawn attention to us. Aiden and father are not fools; they will trace all of this back to us if you’re not careful.”Bryden’s face hardened. “And what was I supposed to do, just let things spiral out of control? Daniel was a l
Silvana and Aiden exchanged amused looks. “Well, that’s a good reason,” Aiden said. “But we’ll see about that, okay?”Zia nodded, satisfied with the answer. She nestled back into Silvana’s side, content to be close to her family.As the morning light filtered into the hospital room, Zia was still asleep, curled up beside Silvana. Aiden watched them both with a soft smile, feeling a deep sense of gratitude for having his family safe and together.Silvana stirred and opened her eyes, smiling when she saw Aiden watching her. “Good morning,” she whispered.“Good morning,” Aiden replied, leaning down to kiss her forehead. “How are you feeling?”“Better,” Silvana said. “A little sore, but better.”“That’s good,” Aiden said, relief evident in his voice. “The doctor will be in soon to check on you.”Silvana nodded and looked down at Zia, who was still sleeping soundly. “She’s such a sweet child.”Aiden smiled. “She is. And she’s so happy to have you back.”Silvana’s eyes filled with tears. “I