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Mia's POV “Hang in there Natalia you will be fine,” I said as we drove in the ambulance. Natalia struggled with her breath and her weak body. She must have been extremely exhausted. “Mia …” she said softly. Her whispers made me increase my focus on her. I didn't want to miss any information she managed to breathe out. As I stared at her, my mind drifted into my subconscious. Thoughts of want happened to flood through my mind. Was she about to tell me the location of the boys? I asked myself as I waited for her next words. All I could do was wait. She used long minutes to gather strength for her next words. My patience grew thin as I waited.“Take your time dear,” I said to her, placing my hand on her forehead. Her body temperature was rising. She had this urgency in her expression. There was something crucial she had to tell me, but her body was too weak to release the information. “His part of them…his helping them,” she said in more puffs of air. Her speech was slurred and cluel
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Mia's POV “What is he doing here !” I exclaimed as I saw Reed walk into the reception.His pace was slow and sluggish. He walked like he was being forced to enter the hospital. Watching him scan the area like he was looking for something or someone. “Did he come to look for Natalia? How did he get to find out she was at this hospital? And why didn't he call us to find out about her" I asked myself a series of questions that seemed not to be answered. Reed's sudden appearance was too random and suspicious. He knew more than we told him. He was hiding and planning something fishy. “But why would he plan something fishy against Azek" Just as I could finish thinking about my question, I saw his gaze glance in my direction. I quickly put my head down evading his gaze. I tried covering my face and hiding. Just as I turned my face to the ground, I felt someone walked towards me and tapped my shoulder. “Mia I was to talk to you” a soft voice is to me. As I raised my face, my eyes locked
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Reed’s POV“You did what !” Azek screamed at me. His face filled with anger and hate. My blood ran cold and I couldn't coordinate myself well. Mia just stared at me confused and shocked. I am sure she was trying to process my entire confession; she never expected me to do something like that. Azek was so furious his eyes stabbed right into my soul, condemning me for my heinous actions. He didn't let me finish the next thing I felt was a sharp blow to my jaw, grinding my teeth and cutting my tongue. He pinned me down under himself and threw more sharp and quick jabs to my face. I took a good number of them to my left eye and right cheek. After a few moments of intense brutal punching, Mia held Azek back and took him off me. My vision filled with blood and my mouth was bleeding from cuts from my teeth. I lay there in pain, regret, and self-hate. I never expected them to react in such a manner. Mia tried to keep her cool but Azek just was having it. He lost his cool and lashed out at m
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Reed’s POV “She isn't going to fall for that. She's already suspecting me that I might snitch on her soon" I tried explaining the current status of my partnership with Chloe. She wasn't going to fall for such cheap antics. Chloe was more smarter than they gave her more credit for. The police officer seemed unbothered he didn't buy my idea. “With my years of experience, criminals always come out to meet their partners,” he said opposing my statement about Chloe. He had no idea who he was talking about. Chloe's IQ is not from this world. She would smell the rat in the haystack. “Trust me, she isn't that dumb. She's a mastermind. That explains the reason you weren't able to find the kids until now” I explained to the police officer. Chloe's plan was almost flawless, the only part that had a flaw was, the part of Azek and Mia splitting. She took the kids without leaving a trace or clue where she might have taken them. “That very day, she gave me a location where I could drop the kid
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Mia's POV “Calm down honey, you should be happy we now have a major lead in finding the kids” I tried showing Azek the Bright side of the whole situation. I understood his anger, the friend we all loved had gone rogue. Reed was a family friend we all loved, his recent actions ruined and destroyed the friendship we all shared right from high school. It was enough to piss one off. “His just a fool, I'm tired of his games. He would be locked in that prison for life. And I would make sure he doesn't get any help” Azek yelled as he paced randomly and restlessly in the room. Natalia and I just watched him vent his anger on the furniture around the room. “ Please calm down, let's focus on the matter at hand. Getting flared up won't bring the kids back. We need to calm our minds and prepare for the battle ahead” Natalia explained trying to calm Azek down. She hasn't made a statement this lengthy in a while. I was happy that she was regaining her strength fast and by the minute. “So tell
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Azek's POV “How long would she be here” I asked a nurse who was attending to Natalia. I had plans of putting her under heavy supervision by the police force. I didn't want her missing again. “She might be here another day or two but if her recovery is fast, she could discharge tomorrow” the nurse replied to me with a bright smile on her face. I still wasn't happy with the idea, it made me feel I was going to lose Mia again. And I wasn't ready to go down that route once again. The end of that road was nothing far from despair and pain. Mia was cool with it, so it wasn't that bad. I said to myself. My mind became more unsettled as I tried convincing myself that the plan was for the greater good. “You guys just go and get the plan in motion I would be fine,” Natalia said softly as she tried telling us to go on leaving her at the hospital. “If we are going to leave you here, I would leave you under heavy surveillance. I can't let you go missing again. We can't trust anyone at this
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Chloe’s POV“What plan do you have towards achieving the task given to you?” Amber said to me. It was a calm day, I was just enjoying my sanity until my mum remembered that she had given me a task to split Azek’s family. She asked for my progress so far on my plan, but I wasn't ready to reveal my plan. It was a cool evening, I sat in the living room watching some TV shows, laughing, and drinking a cocktail. Generally enjoy my evening. When I heard my mum’s voice thunder down from upstairs. My good and calm evening was ruined in an instant. “This is the fifth time I am asking for this. You have limited time in this house if you don't get that simple task done. I don't get what is difficult about separating that good-for-nothing girl’s family” Amber said spewed her words with mockery all over her sentences. I couldn't blame her cause it was her nature. She was bent on traumatizing me as far as I lived with her. This was my last stray and after this, I won't be her puppet anymore. She
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Mia’s POV “We are now divorced, I need a separate apartment to seal the deal and further agitate the entire scenario,” I said. Azek stopped in his tracks, turned to me, and stared at me in confusion. His expression told me he didn't like that idea. And he thought I was taking this divorce thing too seriously. It was the following day, We were back at the hospital. The air is filled with the stench of drugs; balms and syrups. The indistinct chatters of patients trooping in from the main entrance into the reception flood into the wards echoing down the hallway. Natalia was getting better and she was very close to being discharged. We spent some quality time together. The hope and unity we once shared were starting to come back into our minds. “What do you mean, so you want to leave the mansion or what ?” Azek asked in a slow-paced speech. His eyes scanned my countenance for any clue of my answer. I sensed the fear in his eyes. He was just trying to get comfortable with the whale st
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Reed looked up, his eyes ablaze with determination."I'll make it right," he promised.I smiled. "I know you will."We sat down to dinner, the initial uncomfortable silence giving way to halting conversation. Reed shared stories of his rehabilitation and growth, his struggles and triumphs. Natalie's laughter filled the room, music to my ears. Azek's quiet strength provided a steady anchor.I watched Reed watching Natalie, hopeful, believing in second chances redemption, and love. The road ahead wouldn't be easy, but together, we'd face it.The tension dissipated as dinner progressed, replaced by warmth and camaraderie. Reed's eyes never left Natalie's face, his gaze filled with adoration. Natalie's smile softened, her eyes sparkling with amusement.Azek broke the spell by clearing his throat. "So, Reed, what's next?" Reed became thoughtful. "I need to atone, prove myself. I find work and start volunteering. whatever it takes." Daniel nodded. His expression was approving. "That's a g
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Natalie's P.O.V.As we sat to discuss the aftermath of the consequences, Reed's desperate plea kept replaying in my head. "Wait for me, Natalie." Each word echoed in my brain, reminding me of the promise that I had made to him.Mia broke into my thoughts. "Do you think he's capable of changing?" Her brow was furrowed with worry.I clenched my teeth, unsure. "I want to believe it's possible," I said at last.Azek's face had turned contemplative. "People can change, Nat," he said. "But it takes work. And Reed's got a long way to go."Daniel nodded in agreement. "He's got to prove himself, not just to you, but to all of us."I nodded, knowing they were right. Reed's journey to redemption wasn't going to be easy.As the conversation continued, I could only but find myself in the grip of every word dropping from her lips and wondering about his future. Was he going to succeed in his quest to be a better man?Or would he fail at it, lose his chance, and never redeem himself?The uncertainty
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Natalie's POV I slid into the passenger seat, Daniel's eyes catching mine in the rearview mirror."Still in love with a criminal, huh?" he said, heavy on the sarcasm.I felt a flush rise to my cheeks."That's not fair, Daniel," I said, my voice sure.Daniel's eyes crinkled at the corners."I'm just keeping it real, Nat," he said. "Reed's got a lot to answer for."I sighed."I know," I said. "But I need to understand why."Daniel's expression softened."All right, I understand," he said. "But promise me one thing.""What?" I asked."Promise me you'll keep your guard up," Daniel said, his eyes serious.I nodded."I will."The ride to the prison was dead silent as my mind created images of Reed.What was it that had driven him to such decisions?And would I ever truly, fully forgive him?We pulled up and Daniel cut the engine off."You ready?" he asked.I took a deep breath in."Yeah."Daniel walked beside me, his silent presence that of someone who'd be there whatever happened.We move
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Mia's P.O.V.Later, I went to prison and met Chloe. "Chloe, I have news. "What is it?" she asked."I'm pregnant," I said Chloe's face softened. "Congratulations, Mia.""I forgive you, Chloe," I said.Chloe's eyes welled up. "I'm going to be an aunt."As I walked out, finally there was closure. A new chapter unfolded for all of us – with love, forgiveness, and a growing family.Azek's lips brushed mine. "We're in this together.""Forever," I replied.Inspector Thompson conveyed congratulations on my pregnancy."Well, congratulations, ma'am."I smiled and said, "Thank you, Inspector.""When will my sister be parole-eligible?""In five to seven years, given that she has cooperated and her behavior has been good," he said.I nodded, wrapping my mind around the timeline."What of Reed?"Reed will do a bit more time since he's an accessory to the crime," Inspector Thompson explained. Azek wrapped arms around me. "Alright?""Chloe will be eligible for parole in five to seven years," I
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Mia's Pov Today was the day of Chloe and Reed's hearing. By now, Azek was fully recovered and stood beside me, his hand clasped tightly around mine as we stood outside the courthouse. The morning sun cast a gold glow.Liam and Lewis were clinging to Natalie, their small hands clasped in hers. "Mommy, what is happening today?" Liam queried. I squatted beside them. "Today, Chloe and Reed will be sentenced," I told them. Lewis's eyes went wide. "Will they go to jail?" I nodded. "Yes, baby. They will."Natalie's face went hard. "They need to suffer for what they did." Azek's jaw flexed. "They will." As we started to enter the courtroom, Chloe and Reed scrambled to get themselves prepared. Chloe finally looked at me, a fire of anger and desperation in her eyes. Reed simply cast his face down, shame etched on it.Bang. The gavel fell, and with it, the room fell silent. "This court is now in session." The prosecutor stood, outlining the charges: kidnapping, conspiracy, treason. The evidence
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---------Mia's POV I felt my world crumble as Azek's body hit the floor. "No! Azek!" I screamed, Lewis, clinging to me in terror.Daniel rushed to Azek's side, his face ashen. "He's been hit!"Inspector Thompson barked orders, securing the area. "Get a medic in here, now!"Rachel's voice came through the comms device, laced with panic. "Azek, no! Hang in there!"I dropped to my knees, clutching Azek's head in my lap. "Stay with me," I begged, as tears streamed down my face.Azek's eyes flickered open, his gaze locking onto mine. "Mia. Lewis. Safe?" he whispered.I nodded, doing my best to choke back a sob. "We're safe. You saved us."A faint smile crossed his lips. "I'll always. protect you."The medic charged in skillfully checking over the wound on Azek's side. "We need to get him to the hospital, now."They rushed Azek away, and I clung to Lewis as my heart broke.Daniel's arm went around me, his voice barely above a whisper. "He'll pull through, Mia. He has to."I nodded, unable
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Mia's POV My heart stopped as I stared into Liam, my face a mask of horror."A bomb," Daniel whispered, his eyes bulging in terror. "They've strapped a bomb to him."Azek went white. "Get away from him, Mia."But I was frozen on the spot. My child, my innocent Liam, was standing before me, a ticking time bomb strapped to his chest.Reed laughed hysterically in the warehouse. "You'll never leave this place alive."Kuznetsov's voice was laced with malice. "The programming includes a self-destruct mechanism. Anyone tries to remove the bomb, it detonates."Inspector Thompson's voice was steady and calm as it came through the comms device. "Bomb squad, move in. We need a defusal expert, now."Liam's eyes locked on mine, a faint glimmer of recognition flickering."Mom," he whispered, his voice barely audible.Tears streamed down my face. "Liam, baby, hold on."Daniel slowly made his way over to Liam, his hands held out. "Liam, don't move. We're going to get you out of this."Azek's eyes ne
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Mia's POV As we left the hospital, the weight of the note settled heavily in my mind. "You'll never find them." Reed's taunting words echoed through my thoughts, fueling my determination. Azek's hand remained wrapped around mine, a steady anchor amid chaos."We'll find them," he repeated, his eyes detecting, I knew, my skepticism. "Reed thinks he's smart, but he's left trails. We'll follow them to wherever it takes us."Inspector Thompson nodded in assent. "We'll go through every shred of evidence, every possible connection that there might be. We will leave nothing unturned."Daniel fell into step beside us, peering at his phone. "I have a lead on Reed's financials. He has been siphoning money to an offshore account."Azek's grip on my hand tightened. "That is our first break. Let us see where it takes us."The investigation was taking shape, but the more the hours passed, the more anxious I felt. Where were Liam and Lewis? Were they scared? Were they safe?As we approached Azek's c
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Mia's POV My phone rang, shrill in the tight atmosphere. "Mia, it's the hospital," the nurse said. "Natalie's awake. You should come." I turned to Azek. "Natalie's awake. I need to go." Azek nodded. "I'll come with you." He informed Inspector Thompson, "I'm leaving to see Natalie. Keep me updated." Then he told Daniel, "Stay with the inspector, in case anything comes up."We raced to Natalie's room at the hospital. "Natalie," I whispered, clutching her hand. Her eyes fluttered open. "Mia. Azek.""What happened?" Azek asked; his voice was laden with concern. Natalie's gaze drifted, remembering the events. "Reed. he came. Took the kids." she stuttered. The look of shock widened Azek's eyes, and I felt like I'd been punched."Reed?" I echoed in disbelief. Natalie's voice shook. "I tried to stop him. but he overpowered me." Azek's face went white. "Why Reed?" he whispered. Natalie's tears began to fall. "I don't know. He said something about teaching you a lesson."My mind was reeling. R
