Book 3 Chapter 36

The tension in the room was abruptly shattered by the creak of the door, revealing a stern figure in glasses.

"Mr. Castellan. The investors are here," the newcomer announced.

A moment of eerie silence hung in the air, broken only by Mr. Castellan's chilling laughter reverberating within the enclosed space. He rose to his feet, picking up a knife with a predatory smirk.

"I'll be right back. Make sure to say your goodbyes," he sneered before striding out of the room.

As the door clicked shut behind him, Jane wasted no time, inching her way toward her baby. Relief flooded her as her eyes settled on the peaceful form of her sleeping infant.

"Oh Zoe... My little girl..." Jane's sobs were soft but carried the weight of unbearable pain. Her trembling hands strained against the bindings that held her back, her heart wrenching at the thought of missing precious moments with her daughter.

With resolve born of maternal instinct, Jane leaned down to press a gentle kiss against Zoe's incubator, lo