Meanwhile, at the hospital, Christian's operation finally concluded, and he was moved to the recovery room. The doctor came out to speak with Mr Thompson, who had returned as soon as he had secured his company offices and alerted the police about Néstor, whom his daughter had called to say was at the entrance of their house, prompting her to notify the authorities.
"Well, doctor? How did it go? Did you manage to remove the tumour from my son? Will he recover? Will he lose his sight? Why did it take so long?" Mr Thompson bombarded him with questions."We took much longer because we discovered that from his accident, he had a small tear in the pituitary gland," the neurosurgeon explained patiently. "This created a sac that hardened and turned into that small tumour. Thankfully, it's nothing malignant; it wasn't even a tumour, strictly speaking.""What do you mean by that, doctor? How was it not a tumour? What was it then?" Thompson asked anxiously."Mr ThompMany believe that having all material possessions in life is the most important thing. However, it's only when we truly lose what gives our existence meaning that we understand how important these things are, and what we're capable of doing to have them back.Santiago had managed to get the small yacht, which had been fiercely battling against one of the miscreants' vessels, to join him. Upon seeing their companions retreat after their leader's boat crashed and sank, the attackers had left them alone and headed towards the coast. Now, Santiago was desperately scouring the sea, trying to locate the life raft carrying his daughters and grandchildren, along with two men his father had sent.The storm hadn't yet subsided, and the waves were enormous, making it nearly impossible to spot anything in the distance amidst the darkness. Nevertheless, he didn't give up and continued on the course his men had indicated while trying to contact his father."Boss,
Mr Thompson looked at Adele, scarcely able to believe she was there in the hospital. She was heavily disguised, almost unrecognisable. She smiled at him nonchalantly as she pulled out a cigarette."Put that out. You can't smoke in here," he scolded her sternly. "Why didn't you answer when I called, and how did you know I was here?""Did you think I wouldn't follow you after you made me leave your house the way you did?" Adele asked, relishing her ex-father-in-law's surprised expression. "How's Christian? What happened to him?""He's just had surgery for a brain tumour," Mr Thompson replied curtly."Really?" Adele was astonished, not having believed he was truly ill."Yes. Let's go to the cafeteria to discuss what we're going to do. I don't want anyone seeing you talking to me here and telling my wife something that isn't true," Mr Thompson instructed, standing up. "Besides, Christie might show up, and you certainly w
Gradually, they dragged him across the beach, placing him beneath the raft on top of some nylon bags. Together, they retrieved the first-aid kit and, as best they could, extracted the bullet, stitched the wound, and bandaged it."I'll go and see if I can find some branches, even if they're wet. We need to start a fire," said Marta, deeply concerned. "Watch the children, Bella. They're turning blue. We must heat some water and give it to them.""All right, don't go too far," Isabella requested as she began massaging the children to try and warm them up."Take the gun and shoot without hesitation," Marta said, placing a weapon next to Isabella, who looked at it terrified. "It's for your children's lives, Bella.""How do you know all this, Marta?" Isabella asked, truly impressed by Marta's survival skills."Don't forget, I lived on the streets for a long time, and then in an orphanage. We had to learn to survive," Marta replied, covering
The Sardino patriarch had been searching tirelessly throughout the area between his wife's island and the mainland, without any result. He had deployed the entire fleet of yachts from his shipping company and his son's, as well as the coast guard, to search the entire area where he believed they might be. However, he was far from knowing that his beloved family members were in the opposite direction, far from where he was searching.The storm was intensifying, raising serious waves and endangering the lives of all those searching in the small yachts. With a heavy heart, he ordered everyone to return to port, doing so himself with his enormous yacht and heading home with sorrow in his heart, thinking he had lost his dear son, two granddaughters, two great-grandchildren, as well as many men who had been loyal to him for years.The first thing he saw when he arrived at his house under torrential rain was that his usual guards were all deployed, and upon entering the liv
Luis, realising that Adele had disappeared, re-entered the hospital and went to speak with the security guards. He explained what he believed had happened, which led them to take him to view the car park security cameras. Indeed, he saw her being hit on the head and stuffed into a car boot, managing to catch the number plate. He asked the head of security to report her disappearance, then left, trying to locate Eva without success. "What am I going to do now?" he wondered.He was stopped at a traffic light when he felt someone open the door. To his surprise, he saw his father getting into the car, violently striking him."You degenerate son of a bitch! How could you do this to me?" Oswaldo asked his son, who replied:"I don't know what you're talking about, Dad! I haven't done anything to you. Can't you see the car I'm driving? I'm trying to find where my wife and my mother have gone with the child, and I don't have any money!" He immediately i
Life isn't fair enough to those who are good people and don't see the evil in the people around them, who only approach them to take advantage of their innocence and their way of seeing things. This was the case with Susan, who despite everyone warning her about Eva, never felt that she was taking advantage of her kindness and still doesn't believe it.For her, Eva is the friend who helped her in the most difficult moments of her life and accompanied her, and to whom she holds a fond memory despite having no idea who she might be. Sitting next to her mother, she peacefully knits a beautiful garment. They listen to the rain hitting hard against the windows and the wind making noises as it brushes against the house walls due to the violent gusts brought by the enormous storm."This cyclone approaching us is terrible, it's been a long time since we've had one like this," her mother mentions while continuing to knit."I don't like how the wind makes noise in the wal
Luis immediately tells her that he will come for her. That he's leaving now, but it's far away. It will take him at least an hour to get there."Keep running and hiding as much as you can, and call me as soon as you can again, I'm on my way. Don't let your heartless father catch you again."The woman tells Adele that if she crosses behind her house she will come out at a petrol station, where she can surely find something to take her to the city as soon as possible. Although she is scared, she does it, running through the dark field until she reaches the lights of the road. She sits for a while hidden behind a bush crying, because she knows that if she comes out there, they will surely locate her, so she decides to wait for time to pass until Luis is as close as possible to go down to the petrol station and call him to tell him where she is.She can't believe that her father was capable of kidnapping her again with that intention. How far will he use her i
Santiago is at a loss for what to do to keep his daughters and grandchildren warm, he did everything he could to further beach the yacht in the sand and ordered the anchor to be dropped and the boat to be tied to the nearest rocks and trees."Boss, the tide is still rising, I think it's a hurricane.""You guys make sure the ropes stay tight as the tide rises." He orders very worried when he sees the height of the waves."Yes, sir." His second replied, going to carry out the order.He has tucked Lucas and Lucia into his body, inside the coat wrapped with thermal blankets, and lay down with Bella, sending two more sailors to continuously place warm clothes on their stomachs. Finally, he sees his daughters beginning to wake up."Dad?" Isabella reacts first. "Dad, is that you and the kids?""Thank heavens, thank heavens!”he exclaims excitedly. “How are you feeling? The kids, look at them here, they're breathing well and waking up, Ma
Days pass with shared laughter, warm embraces, and exciting adventures. Always supporting each other through good times and difficult moments, building a united and resilient family. Isabella and Christian found happiness in their love and in the beautiful family they formed. Time has passed, and they find themselves at a stage in their lives where routine and responsibilities intertwine with moments of tenderness and complicity.On a quiet afternoon, Isabella decides to climb onto a chair to reach a book on a high shelf. Christian, concerned for her safety and that of the baby she's carrying, calls out to her in an alarmed voice:"Bella, wait right there! You'll fall!" Christian shouted, trying to stop her. "You can't do that, eight months pregnant. If you fall, you could both get hurt. That's why I can't go to work at the office without making a fuss. You're always doing crazy things."Isabella smiles and jokingly replies, "You're exaggerating."They bo
Now seeing their parents hugging and kissing happily. Isabella gazes at Christian, her eyes brimming with a mixture of excitement and anticipation. The air around them is charged with expectation as their friends and family turn their attention to Christian, silently urging him to follow suit. Christian, who had meticulously planned this moment with Rodrigo and David, stands there with a knowing smile, watching as events unfold precisely as he had envisioned.His eyes briefly flit to his parents, who are visibly moved, their faces etched with pride and joy. They offer him an encouraging nod, their silent approval warming his heart. The room seems to hold its breath as Christian, without further hesitation, gracefully drops to one knee before Isabella.With tender reverence, he takes her delicate hand in his, his touch sending a shiver of electricity through both of them. His eyes, pools of adoration and unwavering devotion, lock onto hers. In that moment,
Santiago bursts out laughing upon hearing his daughter's question. He knows her well, and when his in-laws asked to come, he agreed even against Susan's wishes, who thought they should give Isabella more time to adjust."Didn't I tell you?" Santiago says, watching Susan's eyes widen as she nods, then turns to her daughter to answer."You can meet them whenever you want, they're desperate to come!" She pauses to look at Santiago, who can't stop smiling. "You're right as always, Santi, they're in the car waiting, Isabella.""Dad, call them to come right now! I want to finally bring our whole real family together!" Isabella exclaimed, feeling that at last everyone was going to be happy.The emotion intensifies in Santiago's voice as he hears Isabella's words. He feels overwhelming happiness seeing his daughter's desire to bring their whole real family together. Without wasting time, he takes out his phone and calls his in-laws, telling them to enter the estate
Santiago is in a state of indescribable happiness seeing the woman he has loved all his life and knowing that she is the mother of his only and beloved daughter. The joy he feels is so overwhelming that it's difficult for him to express it in words.As he observes Susan, his heart fills with gratitude and amazement. Every familiar feature on her face reminds him of the shared moments and experiences they've had together. The emotion completely envelops him as he sees them finally together, making him feel as if he were in a dream come true.The smile on Santiago's face is radiant, his eyes shining with pure and sincere happiness. He can't help but feel a deep connection with Susan, knowing that together they have created the most precious gift of their lives: Isabella. The realisation that their love has borne such wonderful fruit fills him with immense joy."Dad, could you get me a glass of water, please?" Isabella calls him, smiling as she sees how his e
Isabella looks at her father, whose face is lit up with happiness. And she knows, her father will finally be very happy with the love of his life. She can't help but smile seeing him like this. And she knows he's waiting for her to finally accept Susan, which is why he confessed this to her."My real mother did that for me without even knowing me?" she now asks emotionally, feeling that it's true, she has a mother who loves her and was willing to risk her life to save hers."Yes, my daughter!" Santiago answers, letting tears roll freely down his cheeks without hiding them. "Your real mum is very good, she's the kindest and noblest person I've ever known in my life! You look a lot like her, Bella. Now she's there in the car, waiting for you to receive her. Do you want to meet her, Bella?""Of course, Dad! I'm overjoyed to know that I'm not the daughter of such an evil woman as Eva!" she exclaims, feeling the urge to see the person who brought her into the world."
After saying this, Grandpa leaves towards the garden. Marta moves forward to take all the tests that Isabella still has on her lap, reviews them unable to believe it's all real, then turns to Isabella and says:"Bella, I'm impressed with your life. It's truly a soap opera. I want the rights to write it," she says enthusiastically."Ha, ha, ha... Marta, stop teasing me," Isabella plays along happily, not letting go of Christian's hand.They both laugh with Marta, who keeps insisting she's not joking. She assures them she'll write their story. She'll make an incredible novel about their lives, she's sure it will be a huge success. And although she claims she doesn't usually write this type of romantic plot, their story has everything: intrigue, secrets, betrayals, mobsters, which makes it unique."I'll write it, I swear I'll write it as soon as I finish writing this book!" she declares as everyone looks on."Do what you want," Christian and Isabella say
"The grandfather takes it, intrigued, as Marta and Tina look on curiously. He opens it and pulls out the paternity tests, which prove that Christian is the father of the children. He looks up, staring at them in disbelief. Marta, seeing his surprised expression, moves her wheelchair forward and snatches the paper from his hands. She reads it and bursts out laughing."I knew it!" she exclaims excitedly. "Lucas looked too much like Chris!""What is it?" Tina asks in sign language."Grandma, Christian is Lucas and Lucia's father! He was the one who spent the night with me at the hotel! He was the one who got me pregnant!" Bella explains."But that's not all, grandfather," Christian adds. "I remembered everything! All my memories came back!""Congratulations, Chris!" Marta shouts again, excited. "Congratulations on both things!""Many congratulations!" The grandfather hugs him.He still can't believe that Christian is the father of the children. He sep
After Isabella asks that question, looking at him with a huge expression of despair and at the same time of pain, Christian hurries to answer."No, no Bella, nobody raped you," he says firmly, still looking into Isabella's beautiful and fearful eyes. "That child you're expecting is mine.""Yours? Don't deceive me, Chris, I know very well you can't have children!" Isabella asserts."I couldn't," he affirms as he stands up again, leaving Isabella confused by his words.Christian takes another yellow envelope and returns to the bed where Isabella has sat up, intrigued. He hands her the results of the tests he had done to see if his sperm were viable, and gives them to his wife, who opens her eyes, still unable to believe it."What does this mean?" she asks as if needing to hear it."It means I was the one who got you pregnant, when you came to sleep with me those nights and that afternoon when we made love in the shower," he explains calmly and confi
Slowly, she takes out the white papers under Christian's smiling gaze. Isabella finally finishes taking everything out and sees two paternity tests, but she doesn't read them. She still doesn't understand."What does this mean? Did you find the father of my children?" she asks immediately."Yes, I found him!" Christian exclaims, unable to contain his joy in front of Isabella's gaze, who doesn't understand why he's behaving like this."Did you really find the biological father of the twins?" she asks incredulously. "Who is it?"Christian looks at her for a moment that seems eternal to Isabella. Her heart races as she considers the possible consequences this fact might have for her and her children. Now that everything seems to be going well, she doesn't want to introduce a stranger into her children's lives. Above all, she'll have to face the truth and tell them she lied when she said Christian was their father when he wasn't. That's why she doesn't understand the