“Charlotte?”Charlotte quickly turned to look at Sebastian. He was sitting up in bed, holding his head in pain. They had been sleeping beside each other but now he was shouting out in agony.“My head is blasting!” he cried out, his face full of pain and tears streamed down his face. Charlotte’s heart raced as she saw how much he was suffering. She immediately sat up, trying to stay calm.“We are going to the hospital now!” Charlotte said, her voice showing some calm even when her heart was not. She grabbed her phone and called for help. A few minutes later, a helicopter landed on their property, and Charlotte helped Sebastian outside. She quickly led him to the helicopter while her mind was racing with worry.In the hospital, they rushed Sebastian in for tests but things took a sudden turn. Before they knew it, Sebastian had fallen into a coma.“What do you mean?” Carter shouted at the doctor, his face full of shock and confusion. “How could my son be in a coma? He was fine just a whil
For weeks, Sebastian remained in a comatose state. The doctors were unable to find a solution to his condition. During this time, Emily and Carter stayed at the hospital, while Charlotte was occupied with cleaning up the mess of his life.When Sebastian finally woke up, Emily and Carter rushed to his side.In a hoarse voice, Sebastian asked, “What are you doing here?”Emily froze, fear flashing across her face. Was he angry at her? She had refused his proposal and ended their relationship. He had every reason to resent her.Tears streamed down Emily’s innocent-looking face as she whispered, “I’m sorry... I shouldn’t have come…”Sebastian furrowed his brows. “What are you saying, love? I’m talking about him…” he said, his gaze shifting to Carter.Emily looked at Sebastian, confused by his reaction. Why was he upset to see his father? Weren’t they on good terms before? She tried to explain, “Your dad has been here for you the whole time. He saved you, Sebastian. That awful Monet family t
Charlotte nodded, tears streaming down her face. “He is… but sadly, he loves someone else. I tried to be like her, to become the kind of woman he would choose, but it was all for nothing. You know what? I’m just glad I got to be loved by him once. That is enough for me. I know I will be okay someday, but right now, I can’t stop this pain. It feels unbearable. Sia, make it stop. Please.”Sia’s voice softened. “I’m with you. I’m with you.”There was nothing that she could do for her best friend rather than being with her. Charlotte had always been her rockbottom all the time and now it was her turn to be such for her bestfriend. As Charlotte cried, clutching her phone as if it were a lifeline, Sia quickly typed out a text to someone while speaking, “I will come to you soon. I’m on my way. You don’t have to go through this alone.”Charlotte couldn’t think straight. She prided herself on being a strong woman, someone who faced life’s challenges head-on. Yet here she was, breaking down ove
Sia had finished all the arrangements to return to New York as soon as possible. Anything left behind would be handled by Kate and her team, and if they couldn't manage, Sia figured she could always fly back. But right now, her priority was getting back to New York. Charlotte needed her. Her best friend had always been there for her through thick and thin, and Sia couldn't let Coco feel alone at a time like this. Heartbreak like this was hard to share with family, they rarely understood.“Boss, I have made all the preparations,” Kate informed her. Although surprised that her boss was returning home due to a family emergency, she understood it might involve either Leon or Charlotte. Only those two ever brought out Sia’s human side; otherwise, her boss was known as a cold and ruthless woman who rarely showed care for anyone.“If you can’t—” Sia began, but Kate finished her sentence.“Then I will contact Rhys.”Sia raised an eyebrow. “Why him?”She knew Kate didn’t like Rhys. What had cau
Sia's voice turned steely. “Ask her to cut to the chase.”She did not want Kate to waste more time with a woman like Stephanie. Kate was visibly irritated by the audacity of the woman claiming to be Sia's mother and relayed, “My boss wants to know what you want.”Were mothers like Stephanie? The woman was a curse for the beautiful relationship of mother. She was pure evil and terror. On the other end, Stephanie hesitated before muttering, “I want to meet her.”“She wants to meet you,” Kate said, her tone laced with disbelief. This woman really had the audacity to request a meeting with her boss! “For what?” Sia asked, her voice sharp and unfeeling.Stephanie, hearing the coldness in Sia’s voice, replied, “I just want to meet her once. I... I need her help.”Kate couldn’t hold back a derisive snort.Sia didn’t flinch. “Alright. Tell her to send the address.”When the call ended, Kate turned to her boss, her frustration bubbling over. “Boss, do you really have to meet this woman? She
“Hello, Alessia,” Stephanie said, looking at the tall woman in front of her. Alessia was beautiful, but not like Olivia. Olivia had blue eyes and blonde hair, the kind of beauty that looked like it belonged in a magazine, like a perfect Hollywood doll. Alessia, on the other hand, was striking in a different way, more mysterious and haunting, like something out of the shadows.Alessia looked at her with deep green eyes, cold and sharp. “Cut to the chase, Stephanie. My time is precious,” she said, clearly uninterested in any small talk.Stephanie let out a small laugh. “You are exactly how people describe you.”Alessia smirked, a cold smile that made her look even more distant. “Maybe you had something to do with shaping me into who I am,” she said, her tone sharp and full of bitterness. She looked at Stephanie like she was a stranger, someone who had failed her as a mother.They were standing on the edge of the city, looking out over Los Angeles. From here, Alessia could see the Hollywo
“Leon, have you checked on Nathan? How is he doing?” Anne asked her son, concern etched on her face.“I spoke to his doctor,” Leon replied steadily. “They assured me he could wake up anytime.”As they continued talking, a nurse suddenly rushed into the room, her voice urgent. “Mr. Hart is awake!”Anne and Leon didn’t hesitate and they hurried to Nathaniel’s room. Inside, they found Coco, holding her father’s hand tightly. When she heard he had woken up, she ran straight to his side. This news was everything that she wanted in a time like this. “Daddy?” Charlotte whispered, tears streaming down her cheeks as she gripped his hand. “Do you recognise me?”All she wanted was for her father to recognise her. She did not wish to be alone any longer. She needed him so much in her life. Nathaniel’s eyes slowly opened, focusing on her. For Coco, the moment felt surreal. The heartache she had carried for so long seemed to vanish as he looked back at her. What more could she wish for than this?
A few moments later, Nash came running into the room. Seeing Charlotte and Leon standing near Anne, he gently pushed past them and threw himself into his father’s arms.“Dad!” he cried, his voice breaking with emotion.Nathaniel hugged him tightly, rubbing his back in soothing circles. “It’s okay, son. It’s okay. I’m here now.”He felt very closer to Nash. Perhaps, the memories of Neil were newer and fresher. Nash buried his face in his father’s chest, his tears soaking Nathaniel’s shirt. “I was so scared. I thought I lost you forever.”Nathaniel’s voice was soft, reassuring. “I’m right here, Nash. I’m not going anywhere.”The boys cries broke his heart. He knew that Nash was not the one to cry easily. He must be suffering so much that he could not bottle it up anymore. Through his tears, Nash looked up and asked hesitantly, “Do you remember me?”Nathaniel rolled his eyes with an affectionate smile. “How could I forget you, you stubborn little fella? Tell me—did you terrorize Nichola
"Dr. Hart?"Callum turned back to see his lab assistant running towards him with a coffee in her hand. She was a young and pretty woman in her late twenties who had recently completed her Ph.D. and was now working as a lab assistant in his lab. With her qualifications, she could have secured a better job, but she had decided to stay for the next two months until her project ended. "Yes, Dr. Maise?" Callum said. "Umm, coffee?" she offered him with a small smile. "Actually, I am about to head for lunch," Callum said. "If you wish, you can join me." Honestly, he was just being polite. "Okay!" the woman said and began walking with Callum. As they walked towards the cafeteria, they passed several students who were seated there. Callum was a familiar face on campus, as he used to take classes on behalf of his Ph.D. supervisor. Even after joining the university as a scholar, he occasionally covered classes for his supervisor again, as the two shared a deep professional relationsh
Parenthood had changed Sia and Leon in ways they had never expected. Watching Aurora grow up every day before their eyes felt like nothing short of a miracle. She was tiny, mischievous, and so full of light. Her presence would light up the room in a way no one could quite understand. Aurora was just one and a half months old when her biggest nemesis, Silas, was born. Silas was her favorite uncle’s son—the handsome uncle with shiny hair and flawless skin. Everyone joked that Aurora was obsessed with Sebastian’s beauty, while Charlotte would playfully complain that her favorite niece only had eyes for her husband. From the time Silas and Aurora were little, they fought over everything from their grandparents’ attention to every little gift they received. Neither of them wanted to lose to the other. Their endless competition worried their parents, as their families were best friends, but their children were anything but. Charlotte’s dream of having her children and her best friend’
It was a beautiful day when Aurora Swift Hart was born. She had troubled her mother a lot while getting comfortable in her mother’s tummy, but when she finally arrived, she did so without causing much pain. Aurora’s daddy began crying even before she could, as she opened her tiny eyes to a world she wasn’t yet used to. She wondered who the real crybaby was—her daddy or her. “I told you it’s a baby girl,” Aurora heard her daddy say, his voice filled with emotion as he cried fat tears. Her mommy, on the other hand, just smiled at her. If she could smile, she would because her mommy was so brave, loving, and comforting. Oh no, her mommy was the best! Especially when the nurse showed her how to be her food. But that was a topic for another time. “You won, Leon!” Aurora’s mommy said to her crybaby daddy. “What name have you chosen for the baby girl?” the doctor asked with a smile, looking at Leon, who was struggling to contain his excitement. “I want to know too,” Aurora heard he
“Our family is finally completed, ”Anne said with a big smile. She looked at her kids who were bickering as usual on the dining table. Leon and Sia were sitting on one side and Charlotte and Sebastain on another. Sia was in her eighth month of pregnancy and extremely fragile while Charlotte was wuite healthy and even though she was pregnant, she was no fragile woman! Charlotte Hart King could still take down a man or two! “Our family was always completed,”Nicholas said with a smile. “Now it is time for our kids to have family of their own. Leon and Charlotte are already starting their family with their respective spouses. Rhys has Nico. Its just Callum that I worry about.”Anne said, “Actually, I learnt one lesson in life. We cannot control the lives of our kids forever. Although we want to keep them safe from all the harms, it is still not possible. Because they are the main characters of their lives. And main characters always have their struggles. We are nothing but supporting cha
What does forever feel like? Sia and Leon weren't quite sure. But ask them what love feels like—love that’s about trying to be there for each other, even when things are hard, and trying to love each other for as long as they’re breathing—and they’ll look at each other with tender eyes and give you a smile. It was a normal day for Leon. His girlfriend woke up and decided to flip the script. The couple sat at breakfast in their safe haven—home, the place they had built together. The meal was something Sia adored, and Leon couldn’t help but wonder if that wide smile on her face had something to do with the food—her favorite, sent over by his mother, Anne. Ever since Sia and Charlotte were pregnant, Anne had been sending meals packed with love and nutrients. It was a tradition now, one that seemed to brighten their days. Leon was sure it wasn’t just the taste of the food Sia adored, it was the love and care Anne put into it, the same kind of love and care Sia was a sucker for.
Happiness had settled into the Hart family. The two pregnant women were treated like delicate glass, cherished and fussed over by everyone. Sia was six months along but barely looked a day over her first trimester, while Charlotte, at five months, had already popped and was unmistakably pregnant. While Sia’s pregnancy was challenging due to her health issues, Charlotte was in perfect health, glowing with happiness and vitality.Today, Sebastian brought Charlotte to her favourite food spot. She had been craving different foods all day. Sia had once joked that Charlotte was gaining more “food weight” than pregnancy weight which earned her an exaggerated glare from Charlotte.“Did you ask for an extra scoop of ice cream?” Charlotte asked, her eyes glowing with anticipation.“I sure did,” Sebastian replied with a knowing smile. “I may have even ordered a special dish you might like.”Charlotte beamed, her dimples deepened. “Aren’t you the best husband in the whole wide world?”He smirked.
Sia watched as Charlotte and Sebastian cried and laughed together while holding each other in pure joy. Sebastian had arrived with a huge bouquet for his wife, and the moment he saw her, he dropped to his knees and hugged her stomach, whispering over and over how happy and blessed he was to have her.Seeing them celebrate their love and impending parenthood made Sia emotional. Her best friend had finally found the love she truly deserved. Not wanting to intrude on their perfect romantic moment, she quietly walked back home with a soft smile on her lips.As she stepped inside, Leon was already there, waiting for her.“Hi,” Leon greeted. “Is everything okay?”Sia nodded, her eyes still glistening with happiness. “I am very happy. So happy that I cannot even put it into words.”Leon studied her face as warmth spread through his chest. “That is very good to hear. But would you like to tell me what happened?”She wrapped her arms around him while hugging him tightly. “Charlotte and Sebasti
Charlotte pulled something from her pocket and handed it to Sia. As Sia saw it, her eyes widened. She immediately hugged Charlotte. “You are pregnant?”Charlotte nodded, tears welling in her eyes.“Why are you crying?” Sia asked gently. “This is such happy news! Silly girl.” She paused before looking at Charlotte. “You do not want the baby? It is okay, I will not judge you.”Charlotte shook her head through her tears. “No, I do. I already love the baby. But we just got married after only a month of dating, and now a baby. He is not ready for that.”“Did he say that?” Sia asked.Charlotte shook her head. “No, but…”Sia rolled her eyes, smiling a little. “You are being silly. You both need to talk. If you do not talk to him and keep making assumptions, you will ruin your relationship. You need to talk to him.”Charlotte hesitated. “Now?”Sia nodded. “I think it is better to talk now. Otherwise, you will just end up crying more.”With a deep breath, Charlotte took her phone, put it on sp
Another month passed in the blink of an eye.Sia was now fourteen weeks pregnant. The doctors had assured her that the baby was healthy and it was only she who remained weak. With the end of her first trimester, her nausea and mood swings had subsided. She was finally feeling a little better and getting some much-needed relief.Despite being fourteen weeks along, she still had no visible baby bump. Her stomach remained as flat as ever, and she often joked about having an "invisible baby."Leon had completed his project in Switzerland, and the two of them had grown even closer. Living there had also strengthened Sia’s bond with Bella who had been a great support during her pregnancy. Now, the couple was finally ready to return home to New York.Charlotte had also returned from her honeymoon, and she and Sebastian were settling back into their home which was conveniently located right next to Sia and Leon’s.Throughout the flight, Sia and Leon discussed how they would break the news of