ログインAmelia looked up, confused. “Yes?”The nurse glanced at Dr. Patel before giving Amelia a small smile. “There’s no need to worry about the hospital bills anymore.”Amelia blinked. “What?”The nurse checked the file in her hands. “Your bills have been paid. All of them.”Dr. Patel’s eyebrows lifted in surprise. “What do you mean they’ve been paid?”“The entire balance,” the nurse explained. “The emergency procedure, the NICU treatment, and your son’s medical care. Everything has been covered.”Amelia stared at her in disbelief. “But… how?”The nurse shook her head. “I’m not sure. The payment was made anonymously.”Amelia’s eyes widened. “Anonymously?”“Yes, ma’am. The hospital received the payment a short while ago. Your account has been marked as fully paid.”Amelia slowly sank back against her pillows, completely stunned. “A benefactor…” she whispered.Dr. Patel looked at the nurse, then back at Amelia. “Someone paid three thousand dollars for your son’s treatment?”The nurse nodded.
Serena blinked innocently and pressed a hand to her chest. "Rude? Me?""Yes, you!" Elena threw her hands up. "You've been taking jabs at Gabriella all night."Serena lounged back, crossing her legs. "I congratulated her. If she heard something else, that's not my problem."Gabriella's eyes narrowed. "If you have something to say, just say it."Serena turned slowly. "Oh, trust me. I have plenty."Alejandro shot her a warning look. "Serena."She raised her hands. "What? I'm sitting here quietly.""You haven't been quiet for five minutes," Elena muttered.Serena ignored her and locked eyes with Gabriella. "You want to know why I have a problem with you?""Yes."Serena tilted her head. "Fine. You walked into my brother's life, Amelia disappeared, and suddenly you're pregnant, planning a wedding, and everyone's supposed to act like this is a fairy tale."Gabriella's face hardened. "I didn't make Alejandro leave her."Serena scoffed. "Of course not. He just magically changed his entire life
ALEJANDRO’S PENTHOUSE — LIVING ROOM — EVENINGThe penthouse was full of activity. Candles flickered around the room, filling the living room with a warm, golden glow.Alejandro sat on the leather sofa with one arm resting along the back. Gabriella sat beside him, one hand resting protectively on her belly. She looked extremely pleased with herself.She wore an elegant ivory silk dress, and her dark hair was perfectly styled.Across from them sat Alejandro’s mother, Marisa, and his sisters, Elena and Serena. Marisa looked elegant in her navy silk dress, while Elena sat beside her with a calm, unreadable expression.Serena, however, wasn’t even trying to hide her annoyance.Gabriella clapped her hands excitedly. “Alright, everyone! We only have three days until the wedding, and there’s still so much to do. I made a list.”Serena rolled her eyes. “Of course you did. I’m surprised you didn’t make a spreadsheet too.”Gabriella’s smile tightened. “I just want everything to be perfect.”“Cle
ALEJANDRO’S PENTHOUSE — LIVING ROOM — EVENINGThe penthouse was full of activity. Candles flickered around the room, filling the living room with a warm, golden glow.Alejandro sat on the leather sofa with one arm resting along the back. Gabriella sat beside him, one hand resting protectively on her belly. She looked extremely pleased with herself.She wore an elegant ivory silk dress, and her dark hair was perfectly styled.Across from them sat Alejandro’s mother, Marisa, and his sisters, Elena and Serena. Marisa looked elegant in her navy silk dress, while Elena sat beside her with a calm, unreadable expression.Serena, however, wasn’t even trying to hide her annoyance.Gabriella clapped her hands excitedly. “Alright, everyone! We only have three days until the wedding, and there’s still so much to do. I made a list.”Serena rolled her eyes. “Of course you did. I’m surprised you didn’t make a spreadsheet too.”Gabriella’s smile tightened. “I just want everything to be perfect.”“Cle
Amelia's heart leaped. "Alejandro! Thank God. I need to talk to you. It's important."Alejandro's voice was flat and cold. "What do you want, Amelia? I don't have time for your games."Amelia's voice cracked. "It's not a game, Alejandro. I'm in the hospital. I lost one of my babies. She was stillborn. But the other one our son he's alive. He's in an incubator. He has a lung infection. He's fighting for his life."Alejandro was silent for a moment. Then he spoke, his voice emotionless. "So you had twins. And one died. And the other is sick. That's unfortunate."Amelia's voice rose. "Unfortunate? That's all you have to say? Our daughter is dead, Alejandro! Our son is fighting for his life! And you're acting like it doesn't even matter?!"Alejandro's voice was cold. "What do you expect me to say, Amelia? You made it very clear that you don't want me in your life. You removed me as Leo's guardian. You told me you never wanted to see me again. So why should I care about this baby?"Amelia'
There was no pleading in her voice this time. It was an order.Dr. Patel finally nodded. “All right. I’ll ask the nurse to bring you a phone.”Amelia sat against the hospital pillows, gripping the phone with both hands. Her fingers were still trembling, but her eyes were filled with determination. She slowly dialed Alejandro’s number, her heart pounding as she waited for him to answer.The phone rang once, then twice, then three times. Amelia’s grip tightened around the phone with every ring, and she was just about to lose patience when someone finally answered.“Hello?”The voice immediately made Amelia’s expression change.It was Gabriella.Amelia’s jaw tightened, and anger flashed across her face. “Gabriella. Put Alejandro on the phone. Now.”There was a brief silence before Gabriella gave a small, mocking laugh. “Amelia. I heard you were in the hospital. How tragic. I suppose losing a baby must be terribly difficult for you.”Amelia’s eyes narrowed. Her voice became cold and cont
ALEJANDRO MASTER BEDROOM ~ NEW YORK The phone had been buzzing nonstop.Alejandro walked into the master bedroom, holding it up. “Mi reina, your phone has been ringing non-stop.”Amelia pushed herself up against the pillows, exhausted. “My phone? Are you serious? I thought I had it with me all alo
ALEXANDER MANSION~ NEW YORKAlexander Blackwood stormed through the marble halls of his mansion, his anger practically vibrating through his steps. The maids and staff froze as he passed, their whispers trailing behind him. He reached the Master bedroom, flinging the door open.“Vivian!” he shoute
BLACKWOOD INDUSTRIES ~ NEW YORK Katherina slipped Nicholas Hale’s card into her folder and closed it.Control. That was the word. And that was what she needed to hold on to.She straightened her blazer, smoothed her face, and returned to her desk as if nothing had happened. As if the air in the ro
Marisa jabbed a finger at Amelia. “Yes. You.”The room went quiet.Alejandro tensed. “Mother, don’t.”“No,” Marisa said, her voice cold. “You don’t get to shield her. Let me speak.”She stepped closer to Amelia. “You show up here… and suddenly the Guerras strike. You have ties to the Blackwoods. To







