Roseanne asked, "Is everything okay?" She noticed his annoyed expression, but he covered it with his usual smile. She understood he wouldn't share what happened with Sabrina. Something seemed off, especially since Sabrina didn't look well either."Yes," Nicholas replied with a smile. "Everything's good. What's bothering you?"Despite his reassurance, Roseanne felt uneasy. She debated probing further but decided against it, not wanting to worsen the situation. His question triggered Roseanne's realization that things weren't right on her end either. She confessed, "Oh, it's just cafe things. I'm badly needed there. They messed up with taxes and can't handle such a normal issue."In truth, it had started as a simple matter, but due to her staff's negligence, it escalated into a serious problem. Now, she had to accompany her lawyer to the government office to prevent her cafe from being sealed under the accusation of tax evasion.Nicholas responded incredulously, "You're really going to
On the other side of the church building, Coco walked through the brightly lit corridors, her small footsteps echoing softly against the walls. As she rounded a corner, a shadow suddenly loomed over her, casting a dark silhouette across the floor. However, instead of feeling fear, Coco's face lit up with joy. "Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!" she exclaimed, her voice ringing out in the empty hallway.A warm chuckle cut through the silence as her father emerged from the shadows, his arms outstretched to form a hug. "How did you know it was Daddy?" he asked, bending down to her level and planting a playful kiss on her nose.Coco giggled happily, her eyes sparkling with delight. "Daddy, I felt you. I knew you were comingI" she replied, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck. The simple joy of being reunited with her father filled her with an unspeakable happinessHe affectionately pinched her nose once more, teasing, "Miss big words."Coco pouted in response. "Daddy, I'm not lying," she prote
As Emery was standing on the altar, holding hands with Luke, everyone in the Hart family was going through their individual struggles, waiting for their chance of happiness to come. Nikolai was bitterly looking at her happy daughter, cursing himself for failing. Ellora was worrying about all of her children, and her husband's betrayal was breaking her heart. Little Coco had turned silent as she was sitting in Nicholas' lap, her head resting against his chest while he was stroking her head. Leon was staring at Nicholas with unspeakable emotions. He was longing to be pampered by Nicholas like Coco did, but he was unable to speak it. Taking his chance, he scooted near him since their chairs touched each other and put his head on his father's arm. A sad smile played on Nicholas' lips as he experienced this moment. He controlled his emotions, and not wanting to make Leon awkward, he used his other hand to stroke the latter's hair. Since Roseanne informed the children that they were leav
The wedding ended. Emery left with her husband for their honeymoon. Only a few guests and the Hart family were left there. A car stopped outside the venue, and Mr Taylor came out. Her red heels rattled against the floor as she marched inside the church. A frown was marring her perfect face. She stopped at one point and looked at everyone in the crowd. Her eyes were trying to find Sabrina, but since she wasn't seeing her stepdaughter, her eyes kept wandering. At one point, it stopped at Roseanne, who was talking to Nicholas, and he was listening to her while Coco was trying to pull his arm. Nicholas leaned down to hear what Coco had to say, and Leon ran in the other direction while Roseanne ran after him to catch her. It was a perfect family scene, which made her eyes soft for a moment, and the next moment, they wandered again. This time, her eyes, which were hidden under sunglasses, stopped when she noticed a red light falling on the crowd. She recognised that it was a sniper hiding
After Roseanne emerged from a critical state, she slipped into a coma. The doctors were uncertain when she would awaken—five days passed with no indication of her regaining consciousness. Nicholas struggled to function for those five days. Others in the family were not in worse condition than him.The open shooting at the wedding disturbed the entire family, especially the children who were the most affected.The Hart family launched an investigation into the perpetrator of the attack. The assailant who shot Roseanne was discovered dead in an alley shortly after the incident. The individuals who eliminated the assailants belonged to a local gang and were hired by an anonymous individual via phone. They operated solely for monetary gain and were indifferent to the identity of their clients, focusing only on the price offered.In the midst of the investigation, Mrs. Taylor's active participation stood out as a fascinating element. Nicholas found himself deeply impressed by her extensive
Five more days passed, each one a painful reminder of Roseanne's unchanged condition. She remained in a deep sleep, unable to wake up. During the day, Nicholas tirelessly pursued her culprit, determined to find the person responsible for hurting Roseanne. At night, he stayed by her side like a silent guardian in the dim hospital room. Occasionally, he would find moments away to visit their home and check on the children.The impact of Roseanne's absence weighed heavily on the children, especially Leon. He retreated into himself, shutting out the world and refusing to talk. Nicholas felt sorrow every time he saw Leon's silent suffering.He was Desperate to connect with Leon and so he encouraged Leon to join him for morning runs, hoping the fresh air and exercise might help him feel better, even if just a little.Meanwhile, Coco's grief was discernible. She spent her days crying for her mother. Nicholas found comfort in the fact that Coco still expressed her emotions, even though it wa
Roseanne's sudden awakening shocked everyone in the room. With a strength that seemed to come from nowhere, she removed her oxygen mask and fixed her gaze on Nicholas."What happened to Nathan?" she demanded, her voice filled with urgency.Nicholas felt a lump form in his throat. How could he bring himself to tell her the devastating truth? He feared that the weight of the news would crush her fragile state and push her back into unconsciousness.But Roseanne saw through his hesitation. "Don't lie," she insisted, her determination unwavering. "I heard you."With a heavy heart, Nicholas took a deep breath and forced the words out. "He's gone," he whispered, his voice barely audible.Roseanne's eyes hardened as his words sank in. She remained silent, her expression betraying no emotion as she processed the devastating news. In that moment, it seemed as though she could no longer feel anything, the numbness enveloping her as the reality of Nathaniel's loss settled in.Nicholas recounted t
Coco looked up at her with tear-filled eyes, and Roseanne continued, her own voice choked with sorrow. "But even though Daddy isn't here with us physically, he will always be here in our hearts. He loved you more than anything in this world, Coco. And even though he's not here, his love for you will never fade."Coco buried her face in her mother's chest, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I miss him so much, Mommy," she sobbed."I know, sweetheart," Roseanne whispered, her own tears mingling with Coco's. "We all miss him. But we have each other, and we'll get through this together. And Daddy will always be watching over us, keeping us safe and loving us from wherever he is.”Emery's wedding would come back to her mind every night and she would cry for her father but she would always be thankful that he came to meet her. She was scared that she was going to forget the details about her father and their time together. Thus, everyone night she would write their conversation in her notebo