로그인Darius answered the call while still standing beside the babies' cribs."What is it, Uncle?"Peter's voice was full of excitement."You need to see the report that just came in.""What report?""The final quarterly report."Darius walked into the small study at home."Is something wrong?""Quite the opposite."Peter chuckled softly."Harrington Group has just posted its best results in the past five years."Darius fell silent.Peter continued,"And Blackwood Group..."He deliberately paused for a few seconds."...has just recorded the highest profit in the company's history."A faint smile appeared on Darius's face."That's good news.""You sound far too calm.""I'm watching my children sleep."Peter laughed."Fair enough. But we need to discuss this tomorrow.""I'll be there."The call ended.When Darius stepped out of the study, Aurora was already waiting for him."Good news?"He nodded."Both companies have achieved their best results."Aurora smiled."I'm not surprised.""Why?""B
Several weeks had passed since Aiden and Aria came home.The Harrington residence was now truly filled with new sounds.The cries of babies in the middle of the night.Hazel's cheerful laughter as she tirelessly chatted with her younger siblings.And Darius's footsteps, constantly moving from one room to another.Aurora sat on the living room sofa with Aria resting in her arms.Her surgical wound had healed remarkably well.Although her body had not fully recovered, the peaceful glow that had long disappeared had finally returned to her face.Darius came downstairs carrying Aiden in his arms."All done."Aurora raised an eyebrow."What's all done?""Two diaper changes."Aurora laughed."That fast?""I'm getting used to it."Hazel immediately raised her hand."I helped!"Aurora smiled."Which part?""I kept Daddy company."Darius nodded."That was a huge help."Hazel looked pleased with herself."I'm his assistant."That morning, Darius's car left the house a little earlier than usual.
The doctor immediately followed the nurse into the neonatal unit.Without realizing it, Aurora tightened her grip on Darius's hand."Is..."Darius gently stroked the back of her hand."Let's wait."Those few minutes felt far longer than they really were.Hazel stood quietly beside her mother."What's wrong with Aiden?"Aurora forced a reassuring smile."Maybe they're just examining him."Not long afterward, the doctor returned.This time, his smile had come back."I'm sorry for worrying everyone."Aurora let out a long sigh of relief."What happened?"The doctor nodded."There's nothing to be concerned about. Aiden's body temperature dropped briefly because he had just been moved for a routine examination."The nurse continued the explanation."Premature babies still have difficulty regulating their own body temperature.""Aiden warmed up again after we placed him back in the incubator for a short while."Aurora closed her eyes for a moment."Thank goodness."The doctor smiled."On th
The room suddenly fell silent.Darius studied the doctor's face."Is something wrong?"The doctor slowly closed the blue folder."It's nothing dangerous."Aurora let out a quiet breath."But?"The doctor pulled up a chair."I want to explain everything clearly so there won't be any misunderstanding."Aurora nodded."One of your test results shows that your hemoglobin level is still quite low."Aurora turned to Darius."Because of the bleeding during the surgery?""That's right."The doctor opened the laboratory report."Your body is continuing to recover. However, caring for two premature babies requires a great deal of energy."Aurora listened without interrupting."I don't want you pushing yourself the moment you get home."Darius immediately understood where the conversation was headed."So?""I want to make sure you'll have someone helping you throughout your recovery."Aurora smiled faintly."That won't be a problem."She turned to Darius."I probably won't even be allowed to lif
The doctor closed the medical chart before answering."Their feeding reflex."Aurora looked at the doctor attentively."What do you mean?""Until now, part of their nutritional needs has still been supported through feeding tubes. Before they can go home, Aiden and Aria must be able to feed well on their own."Darius nodded."And if they succeed?""We'll begin preparing their discharge."Hazel raised her little hand."So they have to learn to drink milk like I did?"The doctor smiled."Something like that."Hazel seemed to think for a moment."Then I'll cheer them on."Aurora laughed softly."I'm sure that will help."The doctor went on to explain their follow-up appointments after discharge, how to keep premature babies warm, and the possibility that they would still need routine monitoring over the next several months.Aurora listened without missing a single word.The past few weeks had taught her never to dismiss even the smallest detail.After the doctor excused himself, Darius h
Aurora stared at the ceiling for a few moments.It was as if she were carefully arranging something in her mind.Darius didn't interrupt.He knew that, to Aurora, a name was never just a combination of letters.It was a prayer.A hope.The beginning of a new life.At last, Aurora turned to him."Our son will be called Aiden."Darius repeated the name softly."Aiden."Aurora nodded."Aiden Harrington.""Why did you choose that name?"Aurora smiled faintly."Because it reminds me of someone small, warm, and full of spirit."Darius took her hand."It suits him."Aurora continued,"He has been fighting since his very first day. He deserves a name that reminds him that true strength doesn't always come from a big body."Darius nodded gently."I love it."Aurora took another slow breath."And our daughter..."She closed her eyes for a few seconds."Aria.""Aria Harrington."Darius smiled."Beautiful."Aurora chuckled softly."You didn't even ask what it means.""I trust you."Aurora gently
The photograph was still displayed on Darius's phone screen.Hazel.Smiling brightly in the school playground.Completely unaware that someone had been watching her from afar.Completely unaware that she had become a target.Darius tightened his grip on the phone.Then the approaching sirens finall
The words made Darius stop in his tracks."...or do you think she looks more like Dante when she cries?"There was no longer any doubt.Aaron knew.He knew the secret that had been shared by only a handful of people.Darius closed the study door."Aaron."His voice turned cold."You've made a very
The room suddenly felt much colder.Aurora stared at Hazel's photograph frozen on the tablet screen.Three days ago.That meant Hazel had been living her life as usual.Going to school.Laughing with her friends.Buying ice cream on the way home.And during all that time...Aaron might have been st
Aurora read the newly arrived report.The house's security system had been disabled for nearly twenty minutes.Not because of a malfunction.Someone had shut it down from inside the house.Something tightened in Aurora's chest."That's impossible.""That's what I thought too.""The house is empty."







