ログインCELINE POV-Lance rubbed my hand to calm my trembling anger.Just mentioning his name makes my anger pour out on that person.I am grateful for all the help he has given me. I will always remember what he did as a great debt of gratitude. But what he did for me and my daughter was so much more than that.“According to Courtney, Lucian wasn’t in the explosion. He’s still alive.”I let out a sharp sigh.“The place he took you and Starr, every bit of it is now ash. When the fire consumed the entire place, Johann informed me, he did not see any sign of him.”Lance stood up and took the bottled water. “Drink some water first.”I listened to him. The water helped soothe the dryness in my throat caused by my rage, in its own way."Once I drank a water, the tight dryness in my throat from all that anger lessened.After he placed the bottled water on the table, he sat down again. He held my hand and brushed his lips against mine.The warmth of his lips on my hand, it was what slowly calmed m
CELINE POV-“I’m fine, I’m already full."Lance glance at the bowl of ramen noodles he was feeding me, then looked at me.“Are you sure?” He asked worriedly.I smiled and nodded in response.He did nothing but sigh and nod.He placed the bowl on the small table next to him, stood up and took the bottled water.“Drink some water first.”He opened the bottled water and made me drink it.As I paused from drinking, he covered the bottled water, placing it back on the table. He then settled into his seat, and with a tender gesture, enveloped my hand within the warmth of his own two hands.Earlier, I already received visits from others, and I’m so happy Courtney’s been discharged two days ago. Sabrina told me she was in the next private room, watching over Hendrix.“Speaking of Bianca, where is she?”“She’s in a private room too. She must be resting, which is probably why she hasn’t been able to come see you yet. She’s been here multiple times since waking up, partly to check on Starr as
CELINE POV-Mommy held my hand as we listened to what the doctor said.I learned from Lance that since the day we were supposed to get married, my parents haven’t been back to Italy.Meanwhile, Giovanni often returns to Italy to take care of our family business and company. After he finished working, he would be directed here to ensure our situation.When I lost consciousness in the forest, I was immediately rushed to a hospital close to that area. I required surgery and a blood transfusion to save my life.It happened there was a bag of blood with my blood type, but it was not enough. Therefore, immediately after the operation, we was transferred here to New York, to Vince’s hospital, where Daddy was the first to donate blood.As soon as Giovanni found out I was in need of blood, he took steps to prepare his body, making sure he was in the best possible condition before donating. My mother, was unable to donate any blood herself. Her own health condition, combined with the overwhe
CELINE POV-I turned my gaze to Lance, in surprise, silently asked for an explanation.Lance offered a faint smile as a response, also not knowing the reason behind it.“Sweetheart, Starr,” Lance called softly. “I’ll come sit next to Mummy Celine, do you want that?”“Y-Yes, d-daddy...” Starr uttered, her voice nearly voiceless.I watched Lance until he sat on the edge of the bed. Following that, he gently lowered Starr onto the bed.“Starr... Can I hug you too?” I asked again. Starr turned to Lance as if asking his permission. Lance, warmly smiled at our daughter then nodded.Starr turned back to me after Lance nodded.I pushed myself up from the bed, leaned in closer to Starr, and enveloped her in a warm hug to show her my love.We slowly began to hear Starr’s sobs until she spoke, “I’m sorry, Mummy. You were put in danger because of me; you slept for so long because of me.”After hearing those words, my heart wept uncontrollably.I broke the hug, I gently caressed Starr’s little c
CELINE’S POV-I hear unfamiliar sounds but there is one voice that is familiar to my ears...“Wife...”Lance.“I promise to be better. I will dedicate myself to being the best father and husband I can be. Please, wake up. I cannot face a life without you. One of my deepest fears is that our children will grow up without your presence, they might inherit my flaws, and I won’t be able to guide them with the same wisdom and grace that you possess. Celine, my love for you is boundless. I love you more than words can express. Please, don’t leave us.”With a gentle, unhurried motion, opened my eyes, feeling as though they had been closed for a very long time.I blinked a few times, trying to get my eyes to focus.For a moment I couldn’t feel my whole body until I felt a warm hand holding my hand followed by warm tears.Following the line of my hand’s direction... my eyes met Lance.His head was bent low, both of his hands gently cradling mine, his thumb softly tracing circles on my skin. “
CELINE’S POV-“We have to go back for Courtney!”“Madame, it’s dangerous. We need to get out of here, especially you.”“Courtney needs to get out of here and get treated too!”He stopped running.He scanned the surroundings, searching for a tree strong enough to bear my weight as he lowered me. With utmost care, he eased me down until my feet touched the ground, then gently supported me against the tree’s trunk.“Use my shirt first, madam.” he instructed, then took off his black clothes.“But what about you? The air is cold.”“If others catch up with you without clothes, my body might be as cold as the wind,” he joked. “I’ll help you get dressed.”He put the sleeve of the shirt on my arm followed by my head. Using his fingertips he helped take off the clothes.“Ronnie, Courtney needs you too. Please, go back to her,” I implored.“I’m just kidding, madame.”“Huh?”“She could get through that, even if she was completely broken.”I suspected he was just trying to downplay it to ease my







