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The Shadow That Draws Nearer

Author: iindwi_z
last update publish date: 2026-07-31 12:00:37

Camila’s POV

“Camila, this is Nico—he’s with me.”

I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw Nicolas in Dr. Dani’s arms. Earlier, I had been overcome by overwhelming panic when I couldn't find him waiting in the waiting area.

I immediately took his little body into my arms, positioned him in front of me, and looked at him with a stern expression.

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  • Secretly Loving My Adoptive Brother   The Shadow Becomes Reality

    Camila’s POV:I gazed intently at Nicolas, who was fast asleep. Although the doctor had said this was just a common fever, he still recommended that Nicolas be admitted for a short stay until his condition was completely stable.It would indeed be much better to wait until Nicolas had fully recovered before taking him home. Because I’m afraid something bad will happen to him.Here we are now, in a simple hospital room. Nicolas is fast asleep, but there’s one thing that keeps squeezing my heart until my chest feels tight. The word that keeps slipping from his little lips in his sleep…“Dad…”Why is he saying that word again?Am I being too selfish for separating him from his biological father? Am I at fault for keeping the truth a secret—that his father is actually still alive out there?A single tear escaped, rolling down my cheek. How could I possibly

  • Secretly Loving My Adoptive Brother   The Flames of Jealousy at the Hospital

    Javier’s POV“Mr. Mayor, do you have her phone number?” I asked directly, impatiently. I wasn’t going to let Camila slip away so easily. No matter where she went, I would find her.“Mmm… I don’t have it, Mr. Javier. But what if we just ask Rosa? The two of them are very close; Rosa must know where Camila went,” suggested the mayor.I nodded quickly, then took long strides away from the courtyard of Camila’s modest home. The mayor and I hurried toward Rosa’s residence—a woman who, as it happened, had just arrived home, most likely returning from the hall. I clearly remembered the features of this middle-aged woman, because ever since we were at the hall earlier, she had been staring at me very intently. It was as if she were trying to confirm something; in fact, our eyes met quite often.This was the woman w

  • Secretly Loving My Adoptive Brother   Camila’s Trail in City S

    Javier’s POV“Sir, may I ask you a question?” I asked the mayor, my voice trembling slightly.“Yes, what is it, Mr. Javier? Is there a mistake in the document?” the mayor asked, puzzled.I shook my head slowly, then pointed to the sheet of paper in my hand—specifically to the name at the very bottom of the list.“This… is Camila’s name. Is she a woman around twenty-seven years old, with fair skin and long black hair?”The mayor gave a faint smile as he looked at me. “Yes, that’s correct, sir. She’s the most beautiful widow in this city.”A widow?! My heart was pounding erratically. Was this the wrong person? Or… had Camila actually been married to another man all this time?!“A widow? Has she been married before?” I asked, demanding confirmation.“That’s right, sir. Her husband died fiv

  • Secretly Loving My Adoptive Brother   In the Embrace of Pain

    Camila’s POV:“Nico, you don’t have to go to school today, okay? Your head still hurts,” I said gently as I stepped into Nicolas’s room. Look at him—he’s still sleeping soundly under his thick blanket.I gave a faint smile and stepped closer to tuck the blanket around him. Actually, I’d intended to say goodbye and step out for a bit. Since Rosa had closed the restaurant today to attend a meeting at the village hall, I planned to head over there too.However, the closer I got to the bed, the more my ears picked up a faint whimper from beneath the blanket.“Nico? Sweetheart, what’s wrong?” I asked in a panic.My heart immediately began pounding as I saw his face contorted in pain. As soon as my palm touched his forehead and neck, his body felt scorching hot.“Nicolas, what’s wrong, sweetie? Where does it hurt?” I asked, growing

  • Secretly Loving My Adoptive Brother   Instructions on the Attendance Sheet

    Javier’s POV:“Welcome, Mr. Javier.”I nodded and offered a faint smile as the mayor of City S greeted me. I politely accepted his outstretched hand, then glanced at the rows of residents who had gathered to fill the auditorium.“I’ve already assured all the residents that the construction of the factory in this city won’t pollute their water sources or farmland,” the mayor explained.“Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I’ll also educate them directly that the presence of this factory will actually significantly boost the local economy,” I replied. My eyes continued to scan every face in the room, hoping to spot Camila among them.“All right, Mr. Javier. You can begin your briefing right away. The residents here are very open-minded and welcome any development programs, as long as they’re for the betterment of this city.”“Yes, I understand.”One by one

  • Secretly Loving My Adoptive Brother   The Shadow That Draws Nearer

    Camila’s POV“Camila, this is Nico—he’s with me.”I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw Nicolas in Dr. Dani’s arms. Earlier, I had been overcome by overwhelming panic when I couldn't find him waiting in the waiting area.I immediately took his little body into my arms, positioned him in front of me, and looked at him with a stern expression.“What did I just tell you, Nico?! Why didn’t you listen to me, hm?!” I snapped at him right away.The four-year-old could only lower his head, nervously wringing his fingers. I let out a slow breath before looking at Dr. Dani sincerely.“Thank you so much, Doc,” I said.“Don’t thank me like that, Camila. The two of you... are the people I love dearly,” he replied gently.

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