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Penulis: Gladys Writes
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Adrian’s POV

The hospital corridors felt endless as we walked through them.

Isabelle hadn’t let go of my hand since we’d left the mansion, her fingers intertwined with mine in a grip that was equal parts excitement and nervousness.

Gregory walked a few steps behind us, and I wonder if he would report to Nikolai.

“Room 304,” Isabelle said, checking the number on the door as we approached. “This is it.”

She paused for a moment, her free hand smoothing down her dress. I could see the mix of emotions playing across her face.

Isabelle knocked softly before pushing open the door. The room was bright and clean, filled with afternoon sunlight streaming through large windows. And there, sitting up in the hospital bed with a radiant smile on her face, was our surrogate.

She was younger than I’d expected, probably in her early twenties, with warm brown eyes and an infectious enthusiasm that immediately filled the room. When she saw us, her face lit up even more.

“Mr. and Mrs. Mancini,” she s
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