Chapter 281 Epilogue. Three years later. “Mommy!” A tiny blur of curls and chaos comes barreling down the hallway. I barely have enough time to brace myself before she crashes into my legs. “Oof.” Tiny hands immediately wrap around me and I smile. “There you are.” My daughter grins up

Chapter 280 The celebration is still going strong. Ivy is somehow crying and dancing at the same time. June and Lila are arguing over who cried first during the proposal. Tessa keeps insisting she didn’t cry at all despite the fact that literally everyone saw her wiping tears from her

Chapter 279 A good week later, I’m convinced every woman in my life has lost her mind. Including Ivy, especially Ivy. “Why do I need to wear this?” I hold up the white dress in disbelief. It’s beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. Soft fabric with elegant cut. Something I would normally love

Chapter 278 The day I finally get discharged from the hospital feels like freedom. Glorious, beautifulg freedom. I never want to see another hospital wall again. Not for a very long time….the nurses fuss over me, doctors gives me a list of instructions that could probably fill an entire book.

Chapter 277 For the first time in days everything feels normal. No kidnappings,no guns, no blood…..Just my family. At one point I notice Lucas disappear. Again. Then Aria disappears five minutes later and I immediately look at Caleb. He looks at me, then we both look toward the door and

Chapter 276 Elaine’s POV By the fourth day in the hospital, I’m convinced I’m going to lose my mind. Not because I’m in pain. Well… okay, I’m definitely in pain. Getting shot hurts. Who would’ve guessed? But that’s not the reason.The reason is Zane. The man refuses to leave my

Chapter 275 Then it happens again….a tiny twitch My chair scrapes loudly across the floor as I stand. “Elaine?” Nothing. Then slowly, very slowly. Her eyelashes flutter. Once then Again and finally…Her eyes open. Looking confused and Struggling to focus. But they are open. God. They’re open. Relief crashes into

Chapter 274 Fair point.” “Damn right it’s a fair point.” I shake my head. “That man punched the fuck out of me when he found out.” She bursts out laughing. The sound echoing through the quiet hospital hallway. For a brief moment, despite everything…We’re just brother and sister again. And

Chapter 273 Mr. Zane, we have a problem.” My heart drops and beside me, Lucas goes rigid. Aria immediately grabs the armrest of her chair. The doctor looks between us before continuing. “You were aware your wife was pregnant?” “Yes.” The answer leaves my mouth instantly. My voice sounds strange,

Chapter 272 My eyelids feel impossible to keep open..so I slowly drift them close. “No.” His arms tighten around me. “No, stay with me please.” “I’m tired.” The words barely come out. “I know.” He swallows hard “I know, sweetheart.” Then before anyone can stop him….. Zane carefully slides one