Sabrina’s POV
Finally, we arrived home. I turned off the engine and quickly got out to open his car door. Nicholas smiled faintly as I supported his arm to help him down.“Thank you, darling,” he said softly.I simply nodded and kissed his temple. “Now your only task is to rest.”He chuckled softly, “And what’s your task?”I looked into his eyes. “To take care of you. Just like you always take care of me.”And we entered the house, bringing with us the hope that this storm would gradually pass, as long as we walked together.As soon as we entered, I guided Nicholas to the sofa. He looked tired but kept smiling, as if trying to hide the pain that still haunted him. I knew his body language well—the way he sat down slowly, held his side for a moment, and took a deep breath carefully.I crouched in front of him, took off his shoes, and then looked into his eyes gently.“You must need some sleep. Do you want me to help you to thSabrina’s POV Finally, we arrived home. I turned off the engine and quickly got out to open his car door. Nicholas smiled faintly as I supported his arm to help him down. “Thank you, darling,” he said softly. I simply nodded and kissed his temple. “Now your only task is to rest.” He chuckled softly, “And what’s your task?” I looked into his eyes. “To take care of you. Just like you always take care of me.” And we entered the house, bringing with us the hope that this storm would gradually pass, as long as we walked together.As soon as we entered, I guided Nicholas to the sofa. He looked tired but kept smiling, as if trying to hide the pain that still haunted him. I knew his body language well—the way he sat down slowly, held his side for a moment, and took a deep breath carefully.I crouched in front of him, took off his shoes, and then looked into his eyes gently. “You must need some sleep. Do you want me to help you to th
Sabrina’s POV I glanced at Nicholas, who was standing next to me. His face was pale, his lips slightly dry, and a thin sheen of sweat began to appear on his temples. He was trying hard to look normal as he walked out of the lawyer's office with a blank stare.“Nicholas, you look unwell,” I said softly but firmly. “We need to go to the hospital.”He shook his head quickly. “I’m just a bit tired, darling. No need for the hospital. I just need to rest at home.”I observed Nicholas closely. Even though he tried to smile, I could feel the tension between us.“Nicholas, this isn’t just fatigue. You need to get checked out. We can’t take any risks,” I urged, trying to convince him.He took a deep breath, as if searching for strength. “I know, but... I feel better if we just go home. I promise, I’ll rest.”My heart raced.I took a deep breath. My instincts had been screaming since this morning. He shouldn’t have left t
Sabrina’s POV The lawyer’s office felt quieter than it should have. Although the air inside was cool, my palms began to sweat. I sat beside Nicholas while Mr. Armand sat across from us. Today was different. Today we weren’t discussing shares, assets, or contracts. Today we were talking about Charlie and the threat of losing custody of him.Mr. Armand opened a thick folder containing copies of the lawsuit documents that Hazel had filed in court. His face was serious, and his tone calm, but there was clearly a weight in his voice.“I have read all the paperwork sent by the court as well as the documents submitted by Hazel’s side. Legally, her application is quite strong.”I immediately turned to Nicholas. My eyes instinctively sought answers, denials, any glimmer of hope. But Nicholas just nodded slowly, still listening.“What do you mean strong?” I asked in a voice barely above a whisper.Mr. Armand sighed. “Hazel included everyt
Sabrina’s POV “Always,” he replied firmly, his smile brightening. “We will face everything, one step at a time. The important thing is not to give up.”Hearing his words, I felt a new hope growing within me. Even though the future seemed uncertain, our love would be an unshakable strength. Every second in that embrace reminded me of all we had been through.“Sometimes I feel so tired,” I confessed, feeling the weight in my chest. “But when you’re here, everything feels lighter.”Nicholas nodded, holding my hand tighter. “We will find a way to get through this. Don’t hesitate to share all your feelings. I’m here to listen.”“Thank you,” I said again, feeling the calming peace.“Are you sure you can walk to the lawyer’s office?” I asked softly after a few seconds of silence.He nodded. “I’ve contacted Mr. Armand. He has prepared all the documents to respond to Hazel’s lawsuit. We just need to sign and attend the prelimina
Sabrina’s POV The morning came quickly, as if the night had just passed in a blur of anxiety and tears. I sat on the edge of the hospital bed, watching Nicholas as he struggled to put on the clothes I had brought from home. His movements were still slow, occasionally wincing in pain, but his face showed strong determination.“Do you need help?” I asked, preparing to stand up.“No, I can manage,” he replied, his voice firm but somewhat weak. “I’m used to it.”Seeing him struggle made my heart heavy. I wished I could erase all the pain he was feeling. “Remember, there’s no shame in asking for help. We’re in this together.”Nicholas looked at me, as if searching for strength in my eyes. “I know, but I want to try on my own. It’s part of the process.”I nodded, respecting his wishes. “Alright, but if you need anything, don’t hesitate to say.”He gave a faint smile and continued getting dressed. Every movement seemed filled
Hazel’s POV Andrian’s voice sounded light, almost mocking. “I just wanted to congratulate you. Your dream is about to come true, Hazel.”I shut my eyes for a moment. I tried to calm my breath. “Stay out of this, Andrian. This is enough. I don’t need your help. And I won’t interfere with anything you do.”Andrian chuckled softly on the other end. “I don’t understand what you mean. I’m just a friend helping to fulfill your wishes. You want Charlie, right? Now he’s with you.”“Stop!” I interrupted sharply. “Do you think I don’t know? Nicholas… the accident wasn’t an accident. I know exactly who did it.”There was a moment of silence on the other end, then Andrian spoke softly, “Are you really accusing me now?”I glanced around, my eyes wandering. At that moment, a loud noise came from inside the apartment, like something falling. I instinctively turned around, but from where I stood, the living room looked empty. No signs of anythi
Hazel’s POV I chased after him but said nothing. Our breaths sounded heavy as we rode the elevator up. The atmosphere felt cold and stiff. When we reached the door to our unit, I opened it, and Charlie went straight inside. He took off his shoes, threw his bag onto the sofa, and quickly walked toward his room.“Charlie, wait!” I called, trying to catch up to him. However, he had already slammed the door to his room shut.My chest felt tight again. I stood in front of the door, hesitant to knock. What should I say? Words seemed no longer enough to reach his hurt heart.I turned and walked into the living room, trying to calm myself. I saw his bag lying on the sofa, and I was reminded of the times when he was little, when he would always run to me after a long day, full of laughter and stories. Now, everything felt so distant.After a few minutes, I decided to make something warm for both of us. Maybe a cup of hot chocolate could lighten the mo
Hazel's POV Behind the wheel, I tried to stay focused on the road, which was beginning to be filled with the yellow lights of the city. The twilight hadn’t completely disappeared, but exhaustion was already piling up on my shoulders.With each passing second, my mind drifted to many things—Charlie, Nicholas, and all the decisions I had to make. Anxiety weighed on my heart, but I tried to ignore it. Tonight was about taking care of Charlie and creating memories amid uncertainty.The city lights twinkled, creating a mood that contrasted with the burden in my mind. I tried to recall all the beautiful moments with Charlie—the laughter, the games, and the togetherness that always made me feel alive.Charlie sat in the back seat, hugging his school bag. Silence filled the car for a few minutes until his small voice broke the stillness.“Mom, are we going to the hospital again? To see Dad?”His question made my breath stop for a moment
Sabrina’s POV Nicholas laughed even harder, and I felt sincere happiness flowing between us. Even though our situation was tough, these small moments made everything feel lighter.“I love you like this,” he said, his smile wide. “We need more laughter in our lives.”“Yes,” I replied, nodding in agreement. “We will keep finding ways to create moments like this, no matter how hard things get.”I gently dried Nicholas’s hair, running my fingers through it to avoid tangles. His face looked much fresher now, and I could see a healthy glow returning to his cheeks.I never expected that simply washing his hair could create such laughter and warmth. Maybe it was because we were both tired of struggling in silence and finally had a moment to breathe.Nicholas smiled, his eyes sparkling. “You really have a talent for making me feel better.”“It’s just a small step,” I replied, feeling warm inside. “But I’m glad I could make you feel c