Chapter 1

Keira's POV

I could still feel the phantom pain coursing through my veins thanks to the enforcer striking me relentlessly with his electric baton before I died.

In the dim, cramped room, old blood spilled from the past victims was streaked everywhere. Once it dried up, it became dirty copper stains.

The next thing I knew, my mother-in-law's disappointed voice came drifting into my ear.

"You're about to become a father now, Todd! Women put their lives on the line every time they give birth! How dare you skip out on Keira's labor process!"

Laura Edgecombe tugged at my husband, Todd Watson's ear firmly.

Meanwhile, Todd's father, Oscar Watson, stood in front of the ward's door to prevent Todd from escaping.

"You don't understand, Mom! I want to watch the meteor shower with Pamela in Thermonia! Let go of me already; I need to head over to the airport right now!" Todd insisted.

At that moment, Todd's first love, Pamela Henderson, arrived at the ward. She grabbed Todd and got ready to leave with him.

"Hurry up, Toddybear! We won't be able to make it to our flight if we dilly-dally any longer! The largest meteor shower in recorded history will appear tonight, and Thermonia is the best place to watch it! If we miss out on this event, we'll have to wait for another hundred years before it happens again!"

Todd wanted to leave, but Laura was quick to stop him with her arms spread.

"If you leave right now, your father and I will never acknowledge you as our son!"

Left without a choice, Todd could only glare at me in annoyance. "Did you tell Mom and Dad that I wanted to watch the meteor shower today? You're all in on this together, aren't you?"

He gazed at me, certain that it was the case. He didn't even bother listening to my explanation.

"Back then, I gave up on the opportunity to further my studies abroad with Pamela just so I could be with you! Do you have any idea how tough it was for a young woman like her to live abroad on her own?

"Well, Pamela's back now! She told me that she doesn't blame me, and that her only wish is to watch the upcoming meteor shower with me! It's just a simple wish! Why must you be so unreasonable? Am I supposed to give in to you again this time?"

Once his words fell, Todd's previously stern demeanor suddenly softened.

"It's just this once, honey. When I return, I'll stay home and help you take care of the baby. I'll be there every step of the way as they grow up."

Noticing my lack of response, Todd felt a mix of rage and humiliation surge through his heart.

"Keira, you used to be a gentle and kind-hearted person who loved helping others. Pamela just has one simple wish! You could've granted that wish with just a nod!

"Hurry up and tell Mom and Dad to let me and Pamela leave!"

The excitement clouding Pamela's mind finally faded. She said to Todd in faux concern, "It's fine, Toddybear. Your baby's about to be born, after all. It's my fault for disturbing you at this time. I just hoped that you could watch the meteor shower with me, that's all."

But Todd just shook his head firmly. "No, Pamela. This isn't your fault at all. I'll go with you. I'll do whatever it takes to grant your wish, no matter how impossible it is."

Then, he looked at me again. This time, he gripped my hands tightly.

"Keira, I know you're a strong woman. You'll be able to give birth to our baby without a hitch, even though I'm not there with you.

"Think of this as you setting a good example for our baby. He'll know how amazing and selfless his mother is. Pamela has been a good friend of ours for many years, Keira. It's only natural that we have to help her fulfill her only wish."