The next morning, when Sarah opens her eyes, she feels a touch on her waist. When she turns around, she notices Nicholas sleeping and hugging her waist. She hastily shakes his hand and steps away from the bed.This opens Nicholas's eyes, and he looks at her puzzled. Sarah glared at him angrily. Nicholas smiled and said, “Good morning, baby.“Why did you touch me when I was sleeping?”“I didn't do anything with you except hold your waist since you were cold at night.” “Stay away from me, please.”“I was away from you, and you were the one who came to my bed. Have you forgotten?” Sarah has no reply and silently walks away and Nicholas smiles.Nicholas gets ready and heads to the office. After some time, Sarah gets ready and goes to the kitchen since she was really thirsty, and she was also missing her morning coffee, so she decides to make it herself and heads downstairs.Nicholas's mother and father were having breakfast at the dining table when Sarah came downstairs, and she walked s
Nicholas tells her about his entire day, including how busy he was, what work he performed, how many people he punished and fired from work, and how he interacts with Sarah. He behaves exactly the opposite with people since he is committed to his profession and will not tolerate faults.Sarah listened intently to what he said but stay silent. Nicholas smiled as he stared at her. Nicholas's heart rate increased as Sarah smiled in response to his smile. “I'm not sure what happened to girls these days; after reading fiction stories, they all believe they can seduce their boss and have a relationship with them. These girls have no idea that I am already married, and I love my wife. Why don't these girls get this? How does a married man endure these girls?”Hearing Nicholas's remarks, Sarah begins laughing loudly, and Nicholas glances at her, watching her laugh openly for the first time, which makes her extremely pleased. Perhaps he received the best birthday gift of his life—his wife's s
The people from whose eyes she used to hide herself today had respect for Sarah in the eyes of the same people, and seeing this, Sarah's heart was melting, but still she was restraining herself.Because every time she considers forgiving Nicholas, she recalls her father's lifeless body, and hatred consumes her once more, she will never forgive Nicholas and her father.Sarah is continually taunting his parents about something. She never shows them respect. Nicholas feels awful, but he does not want to ruin things again.Nicholas goes home one evening and discovers that his wife is not in his room. He looks all around for his wife. His parents had also gone on a trip, leaving Sarah alone at home. He becomes nervous. He has to search the entire house for his wife.When he approached the swimming pool, he noticed that his wife had half her leg dipped in the water and was sitting quietly.She looked up at the sky; frigid winds were blowing, and they were brushing her hair.Nicholas heaves
Sarah enters Nicholas's car and sits silently. She wanted to depart as quickly as possible. Nicholas understood her condition, so he sits in the driver's seat, starts the car, and drives home. Sarah silently looks outside the window along the way. She was crying as she looked outside. It had started raining outside, and she was watching the raindrops fall. He couldn't bear to watch his wife so upset. He had no idea what had occurred to her inside the house. But he becomes furious at those people, who makes his wife upset. How could Sarah's own family treat her this way? She has done so much for her family, but now the same family are leaving her alone.He wanted to say a lot to his wife; he wanted to calm her down; he wanted to hug and kiss her; and he wanted her to know that he cares about her, regardless of whether anyone else does. He will always care for and protect her, no matter what. He wanted to say all of this, but maybe saying it now won't make a difference because Sarah is
One evening, Sarah was passing outside Nicholas's study when she heard him shouting and talking on the phone. It was about his business, but he was furious. Sarah had never seen him this enraged. Maybe it was a significant deal, which explains why he was so angry.Sarah goes outdoors to listen to his words, but she doesn't understand them. Why is Nicholas so angry? Her ranting comes to an end. Nicholas exits the room and notices Sarah looking at Sarah. Her gaze softens. This man has changed dramatically.Following the kiss, Sarah keeps her distance from Nicholas, knowing that if she stays close to him, she will lose control of herself. That's why she keeps away from him, and Nicholas respects her privacy. We cannot force others to love us.Nicholas said, “I’m going out for office business; I may be late, so eat dinner and go to bed, and don't wait for me; I may not arrive.” Sarah nodded her head. “Okay, take care of yourself.” Sarah said, He smiled and left.**********************O
Nicholas's parents had reached the hospital. They go into their son's room and notice that his wife is seated next to him. Her head rests on the corner of his bed, and she is holding their son's hand. Seeing this, they both gaze at each other in amazement.Nicholas opens his eyes to stare at Sarah. First, he looks at his hand, which Sarah was clutching tightly. He feels great after seeing this. Sarah was sleeping, and he did not want to disturb her. He was watching her sleep when he noticed his parents standing near the entrance, looking at him. He smiled at them.His mother sheds tears upon seeing her son, while his father becomes quite concerned upon seeing him. He is ready to approach his son, but his son stops him. He signifies them and asks them to stay since he does not want to disturb Sarah's sleep; perhaps she could not sleep the entire night. And his parents leave the room to sit on a bench. Then Andrew arrives and tells them everything.James said, “how could he try to kill
It was evening. Sarah walks out of the restaurant. Today there was a birthday party in the restaurant, so she was late leaving. It was gloomy, and there were dark clouds everywhere in the sky.It was about to rain. She was waiting for a taxi, but her luck today was so awful that she didn't even get one. This had never happened to her previously because Nicholas was always around to help her. Nicholas was injured and unable to be present; therefore, she is now on her own to deal with this.The mild rain had begun. She needed to get home as soon as possible before the heavy rain fell. She hadn't even brought an umbrella. Suddenly, a car stops in front of her. She recognized the car, which belonged to Nicholas's father.Nicholas's parents were the type of parents who would do anything for their children, even if it meant enduring insults. Nicholas's mother is often trying to engage in small talk with Sarah. She always attempts to gain Sarah's heart, but Sarah continually ignores her, par
When Sarah opened her eyes again, she found herself in an unfamiliar bedroom, her wound tended to, and a bandage wrapped around her head. The fog of confusion slowly lifted, and she struggled to piece together the events that had led her here. The memory of Nicholas's father's sacrifice still lingered, a poignant reminder of the complexities of human nature and the power of redemption.As Sarah lay in the unfamiliar bedroom, her mind began to wander back to Nicholas. She thought about the pain and anger she had held onto for so long, and how it had consumed her. But now, after witnessing his father's selfless act, she felt a shift within herself. She began to see Nicholas in a different light, as a person who had also been hurt and affected by the past.With a newfound sense of clarity, Sarah realized that holding onto resentment and anger would only continue to destroy her. She thought about the possibility of forgiveness, of letting go of the past and starting anew. The idea of forg
The weekend passed in a blur of quality time with Nicholas and romantic moments with Sarah.On Monday morning, Nicholas reminded Sarah of an upcoming family business party."Next Saturday, we need to attend the Smith's annual gala," Nicholas said, sipping his coffee.Sarah nodded, checking her calendar. "I remember. It's a big event for your family's business."Nicholas smiled. "We'll make it a family affair. Mom, Jace, and us."Sarah's eyes sparkled. "I'll make sure to get a new dress."Nicholas chuckled. "You'll stun them all."***************************The day of the party arrived. Nicholas and Jace waited in the living room, dressed to impress.Jace, in a miniature tuxedo, giggled as Nicholas tied his own bow tie."Daddy's going to be the most handsome man there," Nicholas whispered, making Jace chuckle.Sarah emerged from their bedroom, breathtaking in a red evening gown.Nicholas's jaw dropped. "Wow."Jace cooed, reaching out for Sarah.Sarah smiled, taking Jace from Nicholas.
Every Saturday and Sunday, Olivia, Nicholas's mother, visited Jace.She'd spend hours cuddling, playing, and reading to her beloved grandson.Olivia's eyes sparkled as she entered the nursery, filled with toys and colorful mobiles."Hello, my little prince!" she exclaimed, scooping up Jace in her arms.Jace giggled, and Olivia's heart melted.Nicholas and Sarah watched, smiling, as Olivia showered Jace with love."Mom, you're spoiling him rotten," Nicholas teased.Olivia chuckled. "That's what grandmas are for!"Sarah laughed. "We don't mind. Jace loves his grandma time."As Olivia played with Jace, Nicholas couldn't help but notice the resemblance between his mother and son.The same bright smile.The same sparkling eyes."Mom, do you remember Dad's stories?" Nicholas asked, his voice filled with nostalgia.Olivia's expression softened. "Of course, sweetie. Your father was an amazing storyteller."Nicholas smiled. "I want to pass those stories down to Jace."Olivia's eyes welled up w
Nicholas and Sarah sat in their opulent living room, surrounded by plush furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline. Baby books and prenatal guides littered the coffee table, a testament to their excitement. They had just confirmed the pregnancy, and the air was electric.Sarah's hands cradled her barely visible bump, a soft smile on her face. "We're going to be parents."Nicholas's eyes sparkled, his hand covering hers. "We're going to be amazing parents."Their luxurious lifestyle ensured every possible comfort for their growing family.Their private estate, nestled in the heart of the city, would soon welcome its newest member.But as the reality of parenthood set in, anxiety crept in.Sarah worried about balancing her thriving art career and motherhood. "What if I'm not good enough?"Nicholas reassured her, "You'll be an incredible mom. We'll figure it out together. We'll hire the best nannies and staff to support us."Nicholas, meanwhile, fretted about
Sarah's face fell as she told Nicholas about the betrayal. "The head of my project, Alex, sold all the details to our rival company, Bluebird. And on the same night of your accident, Bluebird's owner, Marcus, burned down Alex's house and killed him and his family."Nicholas's eyes widened in shock. "What? Why didn't anyone do anything?"Sarah shook her head. "Andrew investigated, but there wasn't enough evidence to prove anything. Hill Cop suffered huge losses and is now bankrupt."Nicholas sighed, feeling a sense of responsibility. "I wasn't there to prevent it. This is why Hill Cop fell."Sarah looked crestfallen, but Nicholas took her hand. "Hey, business is like this. We'll start something new. How about a new cafe chain?"Sarah's eyes lit up. "That's a great idea! We can make it happen."Nicholas smiled. "We will. We'll make it bigger and better than Hill Cop. And we'll do it together."Sarah nodded, a determined look on her face. "Let's do it. Let's show them that we won't give
Dr. Smith's eyes locked onto Sarah's, his expression empathetic. "Sarah, what Nicholas experienced is called confabulation. It's a phenomenon where the brain creates false memories or stories, often due to traumatic brain injury or other forms of brain damage."Sarah's brow furrowed, her eyes filled with concern. "So, you're saying Nicholas's memories weren't real?"Dr. Smith nodded. "Exactly. When Nicholas suffered the accident, his brain's ability to process and store memories was affected. As a result, his brain started to fill in gaps in his memory with fictional information, creating false narratives that he believed to be true."Sarah's gaze drifted to Nicholas, her heart aching. "But why? Why would his brain do that?"Dr. Smith's expression softened. "Confabulation is a coping mechanism. The brain tries to make sense of missing information by creating new stories. In Nicholas's case, his brain wove a tale of time travel, a son, and a future that never existed. It was his brain'
Sarah's thoughts drifted back to the past, to the accident that had changed everything. She had forgotten her resentment towards Nicholas's family; her anger and hurt were replaced by a deep concern for him. She missed him, his laughter, his teasing, and his flirtatious smile. She missed the way he made her feel, like she was the only person in the world.As she sat there, lost in thought, Sarah realized that she had been unfair to James and Olivia. They, too, had suffered, waiting for their son to wake up. They, too, had been hurt by her harsh words, but they never retaliated. They had borne it all, for Nicholas's sake.Sarah's gaze fell on her father's grave, and she felt a sense of peace wash over her. Time heals all wounds, she thought. And who am I to hold onto grudges when the person I love is fighting for his life?With a newfound sense of resolve, Sarah decided to let go of the past. She would forgive James and Olivia and start anew. For Nicholas's sake, for their sake, she wo
Nicholas's eyes fluttered open to the sound of beeping machines. He groggily sat up on the hospital bed, his mind foggy and disoriented. The nurse standing beside him took a step back, her eyes widening in surprise."Mr. Nicholas, you're awake!" she exclaimed, her voice laced with a mix of shock and curiosity.Nicholas rubbed his temples, trying to clear the haze from his mind. He looked around the hospital room, but nothing seemed familiar. He was already confused, and the nurse's reaction only added to his bewilderment."Wha...what happened?" Nicholas stammered, his throat dry and sore.The nurse's expression turned from surprise to concern. "You've been in an accident, Mr. Nicholas. You need to lie back down."But Nicholas was already throwing off the covers, his mind racing with questions. Had he traveled back in time again? Was this some kind of déjà vu?The nurse rushed to his side, trying to gently push him back onto the bed. "Mr. Nicholas, please, you need to rest."But Nichol
Griffin's eyes darted wildly, and he swiftly opened the drawer, pulling out a gun. He pointed it at the group, his hand shaking with desperation. "Stay back! I won't let you take him from me!"Sarah's eyes widened in horror, her voice trembling. "Griffin, please. Don't do this. You're scaring me."Griffin's gaze locked onto Sarah, his eyes pleading. "You don't understand, Sarah. I won't lose him. I won't lose Jace."Sarah took a step forward, her hands outstretched. "Griffin, listen to me. This isn't you. You're not a monster. You're kind, gentle...my friend."Griffin's face twisted, his voice cracking. "You don't know me, Sarah. You never knew me."Leena sneered. "Yes, Griffin, you're a monster. You kidnapped Jace, and now you're threatening us with a gun."Griffin's attention was focused on Sarah; his gun was still trained on the group. He didn't notice Nicholas slowly creeping up behind him, his eyes fixed on the gun.Sarah's words were a distraction, a diversion. And Griffin, blin
Griffin sat on the couch, playing with Jace's toy cars, completely absorbed in the little boy's world. He had never felt this way before, so carefree and happy. Jace's laughter and smiles had captured him, and for the first time in his life, he felt like he was exactly where he was meant to be.Griffin's mind wandered back to his plans for revenge against Nicholas. But for the first time, he felt a twinge of doubt. Was it really worth it? Was his desire for revenge more important than the happiness he felt in this moment?Jace looked up at him, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Griffin, look! I built a castle!"Griffin smiled, feeling his heart melt. "That's amazing, Jace. You're so talented."Griffin realized he had forgotten all about his plans for revenge. He had forgotten about Nicholas, forgotten about the past, forgotten about everything except for this little boy and the joy he brought him.But little did Griffin know, his world was about to be turned upside down. Nicholas a