MasukElena was moved from the ER to the pediatric ward about an hour later. Her fever had started to go down, but her body was still weak and pale. An IV line was attached to her tiny hand, and every time I looked at it, my chest tightened as if it were being crushed from the inside.I sat beside her bed, gently stroking the back of her hand.“Sweetheart, Mama is here, don’t be scared, okay?”Liam stood at the end of the bed, anxiously monitoring the devices. He had already removed his surgical equipment and put on his doctor’s coat, but his expression was nothing like his usual cold professionalism. His face looked like a father terrified of losing his child.But even though things had calmed down a little, my mind was getting worse.The effect of silvermoon poison. The poison that was never supposed to touch Elena.If it weren’t because of me back then…If the incident had not happened to me…If my body had never been exposed to silvermoon…Maybe Elena would not be like this right now.I
The next day, I woke up earlier than usual. The first surgery was scheduled to start at eight and I wanted to have enough time to prepare everything without rushing. After showering and doing simple makeup, I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I smiled a little, not because I looked pretty, but because it still felt strange to realize that I was now a real surgeon and married to the busiest surgeon in this hospital, Liam.“I’m leaving first,” I said while putting on my shoes.Liam, still struggling with his tie, only nodded while letting out a small laugh.“Wait for me in my office later, we’ll have lunch together.”“Are you sure? Isn’t your schedule crazy today?” I asked.“For my wife, I always have time.”I pretended to fix my hair so he would not see my face turning red.Arrival at the hospital.The hospital was busy as usual, nurses going back and forth, the sound of fast footsteps in the hallway, and the familiar smell of antiseptic. I clipped my ID card to my chest and walke
That night passed quietly. But deep inside, I knew our lives were entering a new chapter. I had graduated as a surgeon, and soon I would work full time as a consultant. But before that, I had several weeks with no schedule, no rounds, no operations. And for the first time in years, I could breathe without being chased by time.The next morning, I woke up not because of an alarm, not because of a hospital emergency call, but because of Elena’s gentle kiss on my cheek.“Mommy wake up, Mommy promised to play with Elena,” she said softly.I smiled and touched her hair. “I remember. Today we will play all day.”She hugged me tightly, then rushed to her room to get her doll. I went downstairs, and the smell of coffee was already filling the room. Liam was preparing breakfast, still wearing a black T-shirt and sweatpants. No doctor’s coat, no formal Alpha attire. Just Liam, my husband.“Did you sleep well?” he asked without turning around.“For the first time in a long time,” I replied as I
One year later, I stared at my reflection in the mirror, dressed in a white graduation gown, the symbol of every surgeon who had finally completed their specialist training. My graduation day was supposed to be filled with loud applause and overwhelming excitement, yet it all felt like a long dream reaching its final chapter. Every sleepless night, every tear, every moment of guilt for rarely being home with Elena and for not giving enough attention to Liam, all of it played in my mind like a reel of memories.I closed my eyes for a second and took a deep breath. Today was the day I had been waiting for not only for myself, but for my family. For Liam and for Elena.When I walked downstairs, Liam was already standing in the living room wearing a perfectly tailored black suit, his hair slicked back, highlighting the masculinity he never lost. He looked at me without blinking, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.“You look incredible,” he said softly.I almost laughed nervously. “Don
That night ended with a gentle silence in the living room. Liam did not say much, but he kept watching me as if he needed to make sure I was truly alright. I knew he was tired, and I was tired too, but there was no distance between us. If anything, it felt like we were holding each other’s wounds together.The next morning, I woke up early to get ready for the hospital again. I kissed Elena’s forehead while she was still fast asleep. “Mama is leaving now, sweetheart. Papa will stay with you,” I whispered.Liam stood at the bedroom doorway with a small smile. “I’ll walk you to the door today.”I nodded, and we walked through the house quietly. When we reached the entrance, he took my hand.“You don’t have to feel guilty about yesterday,” he said softly.“But I still do,” I answered honestly.Liam let out a slow breath and touched my cheek. “In this relationship, there is no one to blame. We are both trying. That is enough.”His words were comforting, but my heart was still full of the
Liam and I finally had time together for Elena. After all the chaos of work, surgeries, and endless schedules, today felt like a breath of fresh air we both desperately needed. It was Saturday, and for the first time in a long while, neither of us had duties or emergencies to run to. The apartment felt bright, warm, and peaceful in a way I had really missed.Elena was sitting on the carpet in the living room, surrounded by colorful building blocks. Her small hands were trying to stack them, but she kept getting distracted and rearranging everything instead. When she saw Liam and me approaching, she squealed in an excited voice.“Daddy, Mommy, look! Castle!”Liam exaggerated a gasp and rushed to sit beside her. “Wow. This is the most beautiful castle I have ever seen in my entire life.”Elena giggled, covering her mouth, clearly proud of herself. I sat next to them and stroked her soft hair. She smelled like baby shampoo mixed with the sweetness of milk. It was one of my favorite scent







