Natalie and Bruno smiled brightly, and Bruno tightly shook the doctor's hand.
"Thank you so much for saving both of them. You can't imagine what you have given me," his voice trembled with emotion.
Natalie wiped her tears.
"It's a miracle. The child seems lucky for his mother," the doctor said in a gentle voice, further lifting the elders' spirits.
"It's a boy!" Natalie jumped happily.
"Yes. Miss Owen is still unconscious, but she will regain consciousness soon. Both the child and mother are out of danger. We are transferring them to the private room shortly."
"Thank you, Doctor," Bruno said.
The doctor left, and Natalie and Bruno exchanged glances.
"Did you hear, Bruno? We have a grandson. Our grandson."
Bruno held Natalie in his arms and patted her back to console her.
"Calm down, Natalie. You should not cry on such a precious moment."
Natalie wiped her tears and looked at her husband, whose eyes were als
"I don't know," Yohan muttered."Uncle didn't give you a call?" Ryan asked, pouring himself a glass of wine.Yohan remained silentRyan could tell that Yohan was hesitant to go there because of the newborn child. He was aware that Yohan hadn't visited Dixon Villa or seen Sara Owen since the child was born.He sighed, "It's not the child's fault."Yohan nodded, "I can't bring myself to face her, thinking Sara will never forgive me.""Your only way out is to let her go," Ryan advised.Yohan knew that letting go of Sara was even harder for him than facing death.…The party at Dixon Villa was big and fancy. The whole villa looked beautiful with pretty decorations. There were twinkling lights in the garden that made it feel warm and welcoming. Colourful balloons and ribbons made it look like a real party. There was a big sign that said, "Welcome Baby Boy" at the front door.Inside, the living room was also deco
Yohan looked around, his eyes seemingly searching for Sara."It's over? Well, that's quite something," he mumbled.Bruno then asked, "Have you eaten?"Yohan, seemingly lost in thought, replied with a vague "Hm?"Bruno noticed Yohan's distraction and guided him, "She's in her bedroom."Yohan briefly looked at Bruno, then made his way towards Sara's bedroom.Concerned, Natalie asked Bruno, "Why did you send him to her bedroom?""He wanted to see her.""But what if she's unhappy to see him?"Bruno remained silent.Inside the bedroom, Sara lay on the bed with her eyes closed. The baby was nestled beside her, nursing. She hadn't changed out of her party outfit yet. Yohan quietly pushed the door open and entered the room. His presence brought with it the mingled scent of his cologne, alcohol, and tobacco, which filled the room. Sara swiftly opened her eyes, sensing his arrival. She turned to look at him, worried that he
Yohan raised his eyebrows, “Is he mad?”Natalie replied, “You know he can't stay mad at you. He's quite concerned.”Yohan lit a cigarette and asked, “He has his daughter and grandson. What's he concerned about? Me?”Natalie responded, “Yes, we have to be worried, as you are the most eligible bachelor in town.” Bruno's voice echoed in the living room.Natalie's face lost color, as she already knew what Bruno wanted to discuss with Yohan.“Bring me a coffee,” Bruno said to Natalie as he sat in front of Yohan. Natalie left the room, understanding that Bruno intended to have a private conversation with Yohan.Bruno retrieved a photograph from his coat and placed it on the table in front of Yohan.“Now, we have only one way to address your carelessness, your alcoholism, your chain smoking.”Yohan questioned, “You want to repeat history?”&ldqu
"I want my son to have a father's love.""Is that the only reason, or do you want to keep playing with your feelings?""I can't let down Uncle and Aunt.""Or are you trying to torture me some more?"Sara smirked, "Why would I still care about you? When I lost my daughter, I lost you too. So, don't think any of my choices have anything to do with you, Mr. Dixon. Please, no more pointless questions. You mean nothing to me. Goodnight."Sara Owen hung up the call, tears welling in her eyes. She turned to look at her sleeping little boy."Forgive me, Son."The next evening…When Sara Owen left Cerate Solutions, she noticed a man standing near her car, waiting for her. He was tall and strikingly handsome, with well-defined facial features that gave him an air of refinement. Upon seeing her, he greeted her with a warm smile."Hello, Miss Owen."Sara smiled hesitantly, as if trying to place the man. "Hi, do I know
Yohan Dixon was in the driver's seat. He lowered the car window and said, "Get in."Sara hesitated but then replied, "No, thanks. I'll take a taxi."Yohan explained, "The taxi strike has been going on for two days, and there are no buses available from here after seven in the evening. It's freezing. Just sit. I won't bother you."Sara glanced around and then reluctantly sat in the car. Yohan pressed the gas pedal, and the car moved at a moderate speed."Why didn't the person you came with drop you off at home?" he asked after a while."That's my personal matter," she replied coldly."It seems like he might be bothered by the rumors," he chuckled.Sara looked at him surprisingly, "Why are you here?""You know I don't appreciate questions," he said carefreely."Did you threaten him?" Sara was stunned seeing his attitude."You're asking questions again. Do you understand the consequences?"Sara gritted her tee
"No, Aunt.""If he's done anything to hurt you, let us know. I'll make him apologize," Bruno insisted."No, Uncle. It's unnecessary. The matter is over. Please don't worry," Sara reassured them.Natalie smiled and said, "Don't worry. We'll find a better groom for you than Jordan."Sara then asked, "Where's Jimmy, Aunt?""He was already asleep, so I asked Nisha to look after him, and we came here.""We'll bring him in the morning. Now you rest. We'll stay with Jimmy at home. Ricky is here, so we're not worried anymore," Bruno assured her. However, Sara's smile faded upon hearing about Yohan.But even after the elders left, Yohan did not come to her room, nor did he try to meet her. Sara found this strange because due to her stupidity, Yohan could not help but scold her.When morning arrived after a restful night, Sara opened her eyes and found her room empty. She glanced around the room as if she couldn't believe that Yohan hadn
From the swimming pool area, Sara watched them walking together, her heart burning with helplessness and determination. She didn't want her son to grow closer to Yohan Dixon. Yohan left Noah with the elders, engaging in conversation with them for a while. The elders urged him to stay and join them for the occasion, and he obliged. However, while they discussed wedding plans and conversed happily with Sara, he couldn't contain his anger. In frustration, he threw his plate and left the villa. Everyone understood that his mood was likely soured due to Sara's upcoming wedding. Yohan had stopped visiting Dixon Villa. Meanwhile, Jordan had to leave for military service, leading to the postponement of Sara's wedding for four months. Sara resumed work at Cerate Solutions, and life began to regain some semblance of normalcy. However, Noah's condition took a turn for the worse in Yohan's absence. He cried day and night, missing Yohan terribly. At times, Sara gr
With each passing moment, Sara experienced a mixture of sensations. He gently nibbled on her earlobe, eliciting a passionate response from her.“Nobody can extinguish the fire in your body. You will need me to calm your desires down, Sara.” He pinned her against the wall, fervently undressing her and peppering her chest and face with passionate kisses."Yohan," she whispered. He clasped her hand and scanned their surroundings.Then he ushered her into the elevator. As the doors closed, he pinned her against the mirrored wall and initiated an impassioned kiss, leaving her no room to catch her breath.When the elevator reached its destination, he pulled her out and guided her to his car in the parking area. He guided her into the car, and as he removed his shirt, he gently pressed her down onto the seat, all the while continuing to kiss her passionately.Sara's fingernails dug into the skin on his back, and her whispered pleas and soft moan
"How... How is that possible? I remember, we chatted the morning I got attacked. You were the one telling me the baby was all healthy. What the hell happened?" "Maybe it's just my rotten luck, Jemma. But seeing you with Sunny, I can't help but be grateful you made it through and had a healthy baby." "Oh, Jia..." Jemma enveloped her in a tight hug, both women clinging to each other as tears flowed freely. Meanwhile, Noah reached the October Villa. As he approached, Yohan shot him a glare colder than a snowstorm. "Dad... Mom..." Noah greeted them, his eyes darting around to gauge the situation. Sunny was playing with Yohan. Noah swallowed hard, sensing trouble. "How can you be so careless, Jimmy? Why'd you let Jemma come here alone at this hour? You know the danger's not over yet," Sara scolded, her tone edged with worry. "Mom, I didn't want her to come, but she insisted..." "You're avoiding the situation, Jimmy. You can't change the past, but you shouldn't be dodging what's happ
"Jimmy, it's been days. I want to see her and the baby. What's the big deal?"He sighed, "I promise, we'll go later. I just need to sort some things out first."Jemma, growing more anxious, insisted, "But I've been waiting, Jimmy. I can't wait any longer. What's going on?"Noah, worried about her mental state, softened his tone, "Listen, babe. Trust me, I'll take you to see Jia, okay? I don't want to rush into things."Jemma, feeling a pang of doubt, couldn't hold back, "Are you hiding something from me? Why won't you just take me?""No, Jemma, it's not like that.""Jimmy..." her eyes turned tearful."Okay. I'll take you out to dinner tonight, at October Villa. Jia's staying there, and we can see her afterward. Deal?"Jemma hesitated for a moment, then agreed, "Okay, dinner it is. But you better not forget about it.Noah smiled, relieved that he had managed to divert her attention, "I won't. Now, let me get going, okay?"Jemma agreed, watching him leave for the office. As the door clo
Noah trudged back from work, the day's burdens still hanging on his shoulders. Opening the bedroom door, he caught sight of Jemma singing a lullaby to Sunny in her sweet voice. Emotions surged within him, and he quietly closed the door, not wanting to disturb their tender moment.Sinking into the living room couch, Noah leaned back with a heavy sigh. Guilt and regret enveloped him as he grappled with the reality of their situation. Conflicting emotions swirled as he recognised the joy in Jemma's happiness but couldn't shake the haunting feeling that everything was amiss.Jemma placed Sunny in the cot and, on her way to the kitchen for water, found Noah sitting in the dimly lit living room, a cigarette in one hand and a glass of whisky in the other. She touched his shoulder, and he opened his eyes, extinguishing the cigarette and placing the glass on the table."Tired?" she asked.Noah sighed deeply, rubbing the gap between his eyes. "Is Sunny asleep?"Jemma nodded, her palm on his che
The next morning dawned, casting a feeble light across the hospital room. The oxygen mask, a constant companion in her struggle for breath, had been removed, leaving her vulnerable in the stark hospital room.As Jemma slowly opened her eyes, the sterile scent of the hospital greeted her senses. Her gaze fell on Noah, sitting at the edge of the bed, his face etched with a mixture of exhaustion and sorrow. Desperation flickered in her eyes, and as she tried to speak, her voice emerged as a raspy whisper, "Jimmy... where's our baby?"Noah's heart clenched at the question, the weight of the unspoken truth hanging heavily in the air. He hesitated, avoiding her gaze, and gently urged, "Jemma, just take it easy. You need to rest."But Jemma, fueled by a mother's instinct and the gnawing fear that something was amiss, persisted, "Jimmy, please, where's our baby? Why won't you tell me?"His throat tightened with the burden of the truth he wasn't ready to share. Trying to divert her attention,
In the quiet aftermath, the doctor delivered a bittersweet message – Jia had given birth to a healthy baby boy, and she was fine. The family found themselves torn between joy for the new life and grief for the loss of Jemma's child. The terrace became a haven for Noah, who stood near the railing, his hands tucked into his pockets, gazing into the vast darkness.Jacob approached silently, standing beside him.Noah's shoulders slumped, burdened by the weight of the night. Understanding the unspoken unrest, Jacob placed a hand on Noah's shoulder."It's tough, Jimmy," Jacob finally said.Noah remained silent, still lost in the abyss of his thoughts."It's okay, Jimmy. It's not your mistake." Jacob added."You shouldn't have brought Jia here," Noah mumbled."I couldn't lie to her, and... I couldn't stop her," Jacob replied."How's she?" Noah asked, his voice strained."She's fine. Delivery went smoothly, not too hard on her. It's life.""How's the baby?" Noah's voice caught in his throat.
On a lovely evening, Jemma, bored at home, craved ice cream. Spontaneously, she called her driver and headed to the best ice cream spot. The cool sweetness lifted her spirits, turning a mundane evening into a delight.As Jemma indulged in her favourite ice cream, she decided to tease Noah, ignoring his earlier warnings about venturing out alone. Clueless about the impending twist in her evening, she initiated a video call, capturing the picturesque scene of her enjoying the sweet treat.Noah's face lit up when he saw Jemma's call, and his initial joy was evident as he glimpsed her savouring the ice cream. A smile played on his lips. However, his expression shifted when he noticed the unfamiliar surroundings and the people bustling behind her.Concern etched across his face, Noah interrupted her playful banter. "Jemma, where are you? You're not at home, are you?" he asked, his voice betraying a mix of worry and irritation.Jemma, still in her carefree mood, laughed, "Relax, Jimmy! Just
Yohan looked straight into her eyes, "Your mother didn't make a mistake giving birth to you and your brother. Being a mother ain't a mistake. The real mistake is not being able to bring a child into the world. And you didn't make a mistake wanting to bring life into this world."Jia lowered her head, tears welling up."He's a good guy. I'm proud of you."Jia rested her head on his shoulder, and he tightened his grip on her hand, patting it with his other hand."Jimmy's mad at him, not at you or your child. They're buddies. They'll figure it out.""Thanks, Dad."…Noah stepped out of the bathroom, catching sight of Jemma massaging her own feet. With a quick stride, he approached her."What are you doing? Lie down," he insisted, guiding her to lean back onto the bed. Noah grabbed a cushion, placing it behind her for support. Carefully, he lifted her leg, settling it on his thigh, and started massaging it gently.Jemma looked at him deeply, a gentle smile playing on her lips, radiating w
"Jimmy, just hear me out. It's true. It's Jacob, but...""I don't want to hurt you. Back off," he warned, and Sara covered her mouth in shock at the revelation."Mom, get her out of here," Noah yelled at his stunned mother. Jemma wasn't giving up, clinging to his arms to stop him."Jimmy, please... don't be so furious. At least try to understand. We can talk.""Jemma..." his dark eyes sent shivers down her spine, and she realized the magnitude of his anger.In the bedroom, as Jia and Jacob heard Noah's furious voice, Jia clutched Jacob's hand in fear. "Jacob...""Don't worry, I'll talk to him. Let me go.""No... no... please... please, Jacob..."Jacob gently released his hand from her grip and stepped out of the bedroom. Noah caught sight of him, and his anger surged."Freaking scoundrel!" Ignoring Jemma, he shoved her aside and lunged at Jacob."Jimmy... Jimmy..." Jemma screamed, almost drowned out by the chaos.Jacob attempted, "Jimmy, let's talk, okay.""I'll kill you!" But Noah un
"You won't do anything to him, brother. Please..." Jia approached him in fear."I'll kill that coward, Jia," Noah gritted his teeth, eyes blazing with anger."He's not a coward, brother.""This is pure cowardice. Who the hell leaves you in such a condition?" he shouted angrily."No brother, don't do anything to him. Please... he was going to tell you...""When? After the baby's born? It's been seven fucking months, Jia!" he screamed, shaking her. Jemma approached Jia, holding her shoulders, and said to Noah, "Jimmy, don't scare her. We can talk calmly.""I'm warning you, Jemma. Ask her who he is or get her ready to see his dead body in twenty-four hours."Saying that, he stormed out of the apartment furiously, leaving everyone shocked and scared. Jia sobbed, holding Jemma's hands, "Jemma... please... tell brother not to do anything to him... please... Jemma...""Calm down... calm down, Jia... don't cry... I'll talk to him."Jia rushed to Sara, stumbling into her legs, "Mom... please..