Sabrina's POV
After all the food was neatly arranged on the mat, I looked around the park filled with other families also enjoying their holiday. There were sounds of children laughing, bicycles whirring, and music from small speakers brought by other visitors. But for some reason, everything felt like the perfect backdrop for our little moment.Nicholas sat leaning against a large tree, wearing his sunglasses, looking very relaxed. Charlie ran back to us, his cheeks flushed from exhaustion. He immediately threw himself into my arms and grabbed a piece of sandwich I had prepared.“This is so good, Mom!” he said, munching loudly.I smiled, happy to see him enjoying the food. “Eat slowly, or you’ll choke,” I said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.Nicholas laughed, “He always rushes when he eats. Seems like there’s something exciting out there.”Charlie ignored his dad's comment, focused on his sandwich. The atmosphere around usSabrina’s POV I opened the ward door slowly, letting the light from the hallway sneak into the quiet room. Inside, Nicholas was still lying weakly, but now his eyes were open, gazing towards the window that allowed soft sunlight to enter. His breaths sounded more regular, though he still appeared weak after the accident and surgery he had undergone.“Sorry to take so long,” I said as I approached, bringing a plastic bag from the cafeteria filled with bread and warm milk.Nicholas turned slowly and gave a faint smile. “You don’t have to keep me company all the time.”I sat in the chair beside his bed. “I know. But I want to,” I replied, trying to sound lighthearted even though my mind was still stuck at the café where Hazel had given me the custody lawsuit earlier that morning.Nicholas’s expression sharpened instantly. “You look gloomy. What’s wrong?”I tried to smile, though my lips felt stiff. “It’s nothing. Just… earlier at t
Sabrina’s POV "But I’m his mother..." she said bitterly. "I should have known. I should have been more sensitive. I should have understood when something was wrong." I could only watch her, reminded of how often I felt like a failure as a mother. How heavy the guilt felt when you couldn’t protect your child from a harsh world. "What’s your son's name?" I asked softly. "Raka. He’s only seven years old," she replied, holding back her tears. I gave a small smile, holding back tears of my own that were almost spilling over. "My son is also seven. He… is the only reason I stay strong through all of this." The woman looked at me with curiosity. I nodded, as if answering an unspoken question. "My husband… just came out of the ICU after an accident. I’m also facing a huge problem. But we have to endure… for our children." She looked down again, but this time more calmly. "Thank you
Sabrina’s POV Nicholas still held my hand tightly, as if to ensure that I remained strong in facing all of this. His face still looked tired, but his gaze was so resolute, as if to affirm that he would not let this ruin our small family."I will contact our lawyer right away," he said firmly. His voice sounded more resolute than before. "We can't wait. If Hazel has already submitted the letter to the court, it means she's serious, and we need to be prepared."I nodded slowly, though my heart still felt heavy. Even the thought of Charlie being far away from me made it hard to breathe.Nicholas stared at my face for a long time, then furrowed his brow as if realizing something. "This morning... you only had bread for breakfast, right?"I shrugged and gave a faint smile, trying to hide my fatigue. "I wasn't really that hungry earlier."He shook his head gently, his eyes looking at me with concern. "Sweetheart, you can't keep doing
Sabrina’s POV Every step felt heavy as I finally arrived back at the hospital. My eyes blankly stared at the cold white corridors, reflecting the state of my heart right now. My fingers tightly clutched a small bag in my hand, but it couldn’t hide the slight, uncontrollable tremor.Each step felt long and exhausting, as if the weight on my chest was growing heavier. Memories of the difficult times we had gone through still haunted my thoughts, making it hard to focus on what lay ahead.As I passed through the waiting room, the whispers and footsteps of others faded into a distant background. I felt uncertainty cloud my heart. Would everything be alright? Would Nicholas pull through?I recalled Charlie's laughter and the hope shining in his eyes. That was a reminder that we still had each other, even though this situation was so challenging.Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm myself. "You can do this," I whispered to myself. I had to b
Sabrina’s POV The bell rang. The children started running into their classes, and one of the teachers greeted us at the gate. Charlie turned around twice before finally going inside. I waved and gave him my best smile that I could muster today. After Charlie disappeared behind the classroom door, I stood for a while in front of the gate, looking at the school that was now bustling with morning activity. My heart was still uneasy. The relief that Nicholas was awake didn’t completely erase the tension that lingered.I stared at my phone screen, momentarily tempted to call the hospital, but I held back. I knew Nicholas needed rest, and I would return there soon. All I could do now was stay strong for Charlie, for our little family that was almost broken.As I stepped into the car and was about to start the engine, my phone vibrated. I looked at the screen, and the name displayed was Hazel. My heart suddenly skipped a beat, for some reason, I felt like somet
Sabrina’s POV This moment is the balm for my soul that I desperately needed. When Charlie talked about his plans for ice cream and adventures in the park, I realized that our love is a strength that can overcome any obstacle.Nicholas turned to me, his voice soft. “Thank you... for taking care of him.” I nodded. “I will always take care of both of you.” Charlie yawned softly and leaned against Nicholas's arm. “I’m sleepy...” he murmured quietly. “Let’s hug before sleeping,” I said, opening my arms. He got up and hugged me tightly, then returned to Nicholas's side. I gently tucked him in, patting his back.“Daddy, Mommy... can we sleep together tonight?” I smiled, holding back tears that were about to fall. “We’ll stay with you until you fall asleep, sweetheart.”The main lights in the room were turned off, leaving only the dim light in the corner. I sat in the chair, continuing to watch them. Nicholas slowly closed his ey
Sabrina’s POV That night the hospital room felt different. It was no longer silent and frightening like the previous nights when I could only sit and stare at Nicholas, unconscious, with the fear of losing him. Now, Charlie's small laughter filled the room, and Nicholas's smile, though weak, began to return to his face.Charlie sat beside me, cheerful and full of energy despite the situation. He held his father's hand, as if wanting to convey all the love and longing that had been pent up. “Daddy, I missed you!” he exclaimed, his face shining with happiness.Nicholas looked at our child with eyes that were starting to come alive again. “I missed you too, sweetheart,” he replied, his voice still hoarse, but there was warmth in it. Seeing that interaction filled my heart with gratitude and hope.The atmosphere in the room now felt warm, filled with laughter and love. Charlie began to tell stories about everything that had happened while Nicholas wa
Sabrina’s POV That… should have been me there. I should have been the one carrying Charlie when he entered the room, sitting him on the bed, witnessing this touching reunion between father and son. But I stood behind the door, like an uninvited guest in my own family.I finally took a deep breath, holding back my emotions, and then stepped inside slowly. “I’m glad you’re awake,” I said softly, looking at Nicholas. He turned, momentarily surprised. “Sabrina…” Charlie waved at me from the bed. “Mom! Daddy is awake!” I smiled at Charlie and gently stroked his head. “Yes, sweetheart, Mom sees.” Hazel stepped back a bit to give us space, and I stared intently at Nicholas. His face was still pale, his body still weak, but he was alive. He was back with us. And that was the only thing I wanted to hold onto right now.But on the other hand… I couldn’t lie. There was a part of me that began to wonder about Hazel’s position in all this
Sabrina’s POV I walked alongside the stretcher carrying Nicholas, my feelings a mix of relief, emotion, and gratitude. It felt as if the heavy burden that had weighed down my chest was slowly being lifted.Each step felt lighter, and I couldn't help but smile. Seeing him receive the care he needed, I felt hope beginning to grow in my heart. “We will get through this together,” I whispered, even though he couldn't hear me.In the regular ward, Nicholas still looked weak, but his awareness was clearly returning. He looked at me with slightly brightened eyes and tried to smile, though it was very small and faint. Every second we spent together felt incredibly precious.“Am I in the hospital?” he asked in a hoarse voice.I nodded, holding back tears. “You had an accident. But now you’re safe.” Hearing his voice, though weak, gave me new hope.He looked deeply into my eyes, as if trying to understand everything that had happened