Karina's world shattered when she discovered her husband's infidelity and his desire for a divorce, leaving her adrift and unsure of her next steps amidst the judgment of his family. Summoning her courage, she signed the papers and departed, her destination uncertain. Fortune intervened as Karina reunited with her long-lost family, inspiring her to embark on a journey abroad. Six years elapsed before she returned, transformed into a formidable woman unrecognizable from her former self. As Karina embraced her fresh start, fate intervened once more as she unexpectedly crossed paths with her ex-husband. Would this encounter stir up old emotions, or would it unveil an unforeseen twist in the tale, leaving her adversaries stunned?
View MoreAt the hospital, Karina sat by Sophie's bed, watching her daughter with a mixture of worry and hope. Lucas entered the room quietly, holding a bottle of water. He gently persuaded her, "You haven't had anything all day. At least drink this."Reluctantly, Karina nodded and took the water. Glancing at Sophie, Lucas said, "Gina is talking to the doctor."Karina nodded again, her eyes never leaving her daughter. The door opened, and Anita walked in, her presence a mixture of concern and tension. Lucas tried to hide his annoyance and surprise at seeing her.With a concerned expression, Anita walked up to Karina and hugged her. "I'm so sorry about what happened to Sophie," she said, casting a long glance at the unconscious child.Karina managed a small smile, trying to be polite. "Thank you, Anita."Curious and slightly suspicious, Karina asked, "How did you know we were at this hospital?"Anita sighed, seamlessly lying, "I got Lucas's message with the address."Lucas eyed her secretly, kno
A tense silence filled the room. Amira, trying to process what she had just heard, whispered to herself in disbelief, "Karina's daughter is alive?" Noticing Aidan glancing at her, she quickly composed herself. "Aidan, explain this to me. Karina had a child?"Aidan nodded. "Yes, a daughter."Amira, struggling to maintain her footing, feigned concern. "How is she?""I donated blood for her, and she's stable for now," Aidan replied, his voice strained.Cruzita huffed, her frustration boiling over. "You're being paranoid over someone who might not even be yours."Aidan faced her, his expression hard. "I feel a strong bond with Sophie, even if I've only met her a few times. Whether she's mine or not, I'll still consider her like my own and won't tolerate anyone speaking ill of her."With that, he turned and left for his room, leaving them all bewildered. The room was filled with a heavy silence as they tried to process Aidan's unwavering resolve and deep emotional connection to a child he
As the sound of Lucas' car driving away filled the quiet living room, Anita rolled her eyes in a distressing manner. She then turned to face her mother and started whining, "I hope Sophie doesn't die."Juliana appeared surprised, which shocked Anita. "Why do you say that?" Juliana asked, her voice tinged with confusion.Anita huffed, adding, "I want Sophie alive because even if she dies now, Karina won't give up on her."Juliana's brows wrinkled as she struggled to understand her daughter's words. "What do you mean?"Anita sighed and indirectly said, "No family would easily give off their young dead daughter's healthy heart to save another child."The realization hit Juliana. Anita managed to smile, placing a hand on her mother's shoulder. She said in a low, cold voice, "Karina is definitely not going to sign off her daughter's heart to save Lilly even if I cry my eyes out. I don't want to go and do something drastic, like exhuming Sophie's corpse to take her heart. That might have po
Doctor Anderson emerged from the ICU, his expression calm but tired. "The blood transfusion was successful, and Aidan will be out soon," he informed them.Karina, Zora, and the rest of the family uttered silent prayers of thanks, relief flooding their faces. Back in the ICU, as the medical personnel who had carried out the operation began to leave and some nurses started cleaning Sophie up, Aidan got off his bed. He walked up to Sophie and gently took hold of her tiny hand, which now had tubes inserted. He exhaled deeply, feeling his heart ache merely by looking at her—the same cheerful girl who had eased his burdens and given him incredible joy just a few days ago. It broke him to see her lying motionless.In his thoughts, Aidan wondered if what happened to her was truly an accident. He wanted to peck her forehead, but Dr. Anderson returned and gently urged him to go and rest in an empty ward if he felt dizzy."I’m fine," Aidan insisted. "Will she be okay?"Dr. Anderson nodded. "The
Aidan started walking around, searching for Sophie. As he wandered through the hospital, he caught a glimpse of Karina sobbing and embracing Zora. Recognizing her and noticing her other family members, he wondered aloud what they were doing there and why they looked so worried. Phoebe approached, answering a call. Aidan thought of calling out to her to ask what was happening, but someone brushed past him hurriedly. It was Gina. She met up with Phoebe a few steps away."What happened?" Gina asked, her tone petrified."Sophie had an incident," Phoebe cried. "She probably fell down the stairs and is now in the ICU."Gina gasped in astonishment. Overhearing their conversation, the package containing medicine slipped from Aidan's hand. He rushed toward them, pushing past them as he headed for Karina in a surge of panic."Karina!" he hollered, causing her to turn. As he reached her, he grabbed her arm. "What happened to Sophie?"Karina's teeth gnashed as she stared at him with resentment,
On a lovely afternoon, Karina laid Sophie on her bed, hoping she would take her siesta, but Sophie was a bit unwilling."I want to play hide and seek with Aunt Phoebe or you," Sophie said, her eyes pleading."You need to sleep first," Karina replied gently. "After an hour, you can play after having a rest."Sophie nodded obediently but asked, "Can you stay with me?"Karina hesitated. "I have something to do in my room, but I promise I'll come back to check on you soon."Sophie smiled. "Thank you for picking me up from school today and not going to work."Karina smiled back and nodded. She wanted to ask Sophie why she had lied about her encounter with a man at the supermarket the other day but decided against it. Instead, she said, "I'll likely stay home for a couple more days so we can spend time together."Sophie's face lit up with elation. Karina pecked her on the forehead, pulled the duvet up, and stood up. She walked to the door, which was slightly open, and watched as her daughte
Noticing Aidan's prolonged silence as he dropped his gaze, Amira leaned in, rubbing his cheek affectionately as she made him look at her. He could see the raw desire in her eyes. He wanted to distance himself from her, but she stopped him and repeated, "I’m going to give you twenty million dollars, my love."He pinched his nose as she held his face firmly, whispering seductively into his ear, "I’m willing to write the check right now and even add some tips if only you could refrain from soothing me at this moment."His brows creased as she took his hand and trailed it on her thighs. "I want to feel your intoxicating touch again," she said hoarsely, "I want your fingers working their magic inside me."Maintaining her smile and holding his gaze, she was about to guide his hand between her thighs, but he pulled away and jerked up, to her surprise."You’re a bitch," he said tersely, stomping out of the room.Amira blinked and straightened up, biting her teeth in boiling rage. She slowly sa
Zora was speechless, her mind racing with questions. She stared at Sophie in disbelief, prompting Sophie to quickly interject, "Please, don't tell Mommy about it."Nodding absentmindedly, Zora mulled over Sophie's request, still trying to process the unexpected revelation. Sophie turned her gaze to the window, silently hoping for one last glimpse of Aidan, but the car pulled away, leaving her to wonder about the wonderful mysterious man who had crossed her path once again.Later in the day, Karina's fingers danced over the keyboard as she navigated through her system, her focus momentarily broken by Gina's entrance. Gina's playful tone drew a smile from Karina as she teased, "Fashionably late, aren't we, Karina? The mighty CEO and heiress of Everhardt Group."Karina chuckled, giving a light-hearted excuse. "Blame it on the unpredictable traffic today. Took a wrong turn and almost got lost."Gina's laughter filled the room, and she quickly shifted the conversation to business. "Well,
Karina, unable to keep silently watching him cook, demanded to have a taste of what he was making, thinking it was nonsense. Aidan shook his head, but before he could stop her, she eagerly scooped some of the food with a spoon. Aidan turned back just in time to see her choke on the food, prompting him to quickly grab a bottle of water and assist her, rubbing her back lightly.As Karina drank the water, she was surprised to find herself staring at Aidan, who was looking at her with concern in his mesmerizing blue eyes. Their gaze locked, and the tension in the air grew palpable. As Aidan slowly took the glass from her, Karina felt her heart racing. She realized their lips were dangerously close, and though she wanted to push him away, she found herself frozen in place.Their lips brushed against each other, sending a jolt of electricity through Karina's body. She pushed him back abruptly, her hands shaking. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean..." Aidan started, his voice filled with regret.Kar
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