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June’s PovWhen I opened my eyes again, the room was quieter. The woman was sitting beside my bed, scrolling through her phone, her face illuminated by the soft glow of the screen.I tried to speak, my throat still raw and dry. “What… happened?”She looked up immediately, her face lighting up with relief. “Oh my God, my baby, you’re awake!” She set her phone down and leaned closer. “Sarah and Amelia just left not too long ago. Your father will be here soon. Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.”My father?“What happened?” I asked again, my voice stronger this time.She reached for my hand, squeezing it gently. “You were on your way to pick up the ring for the wedding, and then you had an accident. You fell unconscious for five days. Five whole days.” Her voice cracked. “Your father with his crazy theories and all, I don’t know what happened, but thank God you’re alive now.”Wedding? Ring? None of this made any sense.“Dad?” I whispered.“Yeah,” she said with a small smile. “You know how he is

June’s PovMy eyes fluttered open, and the first thought that crashed through my mind was simple and impossible. I’m alive. I’m fucking alive.My entire body felt numb, heavy, like it belonged to someone else. I tried to move, tried to understand where I was, but even the smallest shift sent sharp jolts through my limbs.The lights overhead were blinding. They stabbed into my skull like needles, and I couldn’t help the sound that escaped my lips. “Ouch.”“Chloe!”The voices came from both sides of me, sudden and loud and full of emotion I didn’t understand. Two figures lunged toward me, their faces blurry at first, then slowly coming into focus.“Chloe, you’re alive! You’re alive, you’re alive!”Before I could process what was happening, they were on me, arms wrapping around my shoulders, squeezing so tight I could barely breathe. The pressure made everything hurt worse, and I tried to pull away, but I was too weak.“Amelia, you’re hurting her! Let her go!”One of them pulled back, an

June’s POVI stared at him, my chest heaving with rage and disbelief. “You wouldn’t dare chase me out of my own house,” I said, my voice shaking. “All of this belongs to me. You’re here because of me. What are you even saying right now?”Frederick laughed like I’d just told the funniest joke he’d ever heard. “Oh, blah blah blah. Are you done with your speech?” He took a step closer, his eyes cold and cruel. “Or should I remind you that you gave everything to me? You had no interest in your father’s company because you were a lazy ass bitch. You don’t know fucking anything.” He gestured around the room. “And well, I made use of it and here we are in this beautiful paradise. If you had left things in your care, you’d probably be begging for food by now, so don’t come here and lecture me.”My throat tightened. “Still, this belongs to me,” I said weakly, knowing even as the words left my mouth how pathetic they sounded.“Oh, it doesn’t.” Frederick’s smile widened as he reached over and to

June’s Pov “So, our next appointment will be in three weeks’ time,” Dr. Miller said gently, flipping through my file. “Try not to stress yourself, June. You’re doing well.”I nodded, my hands resting on my stomach without thinking. It still felt unreal.“Twins,” I said quietly, more to myself than to her.She smiled. “Yes. Two healthy babies.”Four years.Four long years of prayers, tears, silent arguments, hope that rose and fell like waves. Frederick and I had wanted this for so long that I had almost taught myself not to expect it. And now, here they were. Two lives growing inside me.Dr. Miller went over the medications again, reminding me when to take them and what to avoid. I listened carefully, asking questions, nodding when needed. Frederick was supposed to be here today. He had promised. But work had come up, something important, he said. I didn’t push. I never did.“Rest as much as you can,” she added. “And don’t miss your vitamins.”“I won’t,” I promised.We exchanged good