Our friends had already made their way out of our home, Laia and I stood by the door, feeling a mix of exhaustion and satisfaction with how the party had turned out. My parents approached us, their faces filled with happiness. My mother handed us a hefty envelope, saying "We're so overjoyed for you both. Use this for your baby." My father gave me a pat on the back and added, "We can't wait to be grandparents."Suddenly, Sienna called out to my parents, "Mom! Dad! The cab is here. Let's go." She rushed back after hailing a cab, then hugged Laia and said, "Take care of yourself, Sis. I won't be able to come back for a few months, but I'll make sure to visit before the baby arrives." Turning to me, she added, "Keep me updated, Az."I jokingly responded, "Wow, are you officially my wife's sister now? You couldn't even call me brother. Tsk!" Sienna giggled and then made her way to the cab with my parents.Meanwhile, as Laia's father approached us, I could see the resolve in his eyes. He sto

Laia’s POVThe next day, Aziel and I made the journey to his parents' home, eager to clear up any confusion and finally shed light on the current situation. Nervous anticipation filled us as we approached the door and rang the bell. As usual, his mother greeted us with open arms and a warm smile—a warmth I never received in my family ever since my mother died."Hello you two! It's so good to see you," she said, pulling us into a loving embrace."Hi Mom, Hi Dad," Aziel greeted his father, who was standing behind his mother, with a nod.As we took our seats in their living room, his parents' gaze was fixed on us, full of curiosity and expectation. Az took a deep breath and began to unravel the complex web of events that had led us to this moment."Mom, Dad, Tiffany and I had no contact after she disappeared two years ago. I swear I had no knowledge of her pregnancy and was taken aback when she reached out to me," he explained, doing his best to control his trembling hands.I held his sh

As I stood by the door of the Intensive Care Unit, observing my wife and her father through the glass window, my mind continued to race with thoughts and suspicions. Despite talking to Mr. Adler, I still felt like something was amiss. I couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the accident than what I was being told.As I tried to piece together Mr. Adler's account of the events leading up to the crash, I couldn't help but feel like I was missing something crucial. The more I thought about it, the more certain I became that there was something deeper at play.I was eager to examine the site of the accident in more detail, but who could I turn to for assistance? I searched through my contacts on my phone, looking for anyone who could help me with this situation. The only person who came to mind was John, who I wasn't particularly close to.As I scrolled through my phonebook, I let out a sigh. It seemed like all the people in my inner circle had some sort

As we walked towards the ICU, the atmosphere was chaotic. The hospital staff, including nurses and doctors, were moving about in a frenzy, and the waiting area was filled with my father-in-law's men. Despite their presence, I noticed that Mr. Adler was not among them, which piqued my curiosity.I approached the group of men and instructed them to disperse and wait until I had a further update on my father-in-law's condition. I realized that it was imperative to realign their tasks and responsibilities, as they couldn't continue loitering around the ICU indefinitely.The situation was already stressful enough, and it was important to maintain order and ensure that everyone was focused on providing the best possible care for my father-in-law.As we waited outside the ICU, the tension was palpable. Laia was still in a state of shock and disbelief, her body shaking as she clung onto my arm. I could feel her heart racing as she tried to hold back her sobs. Her hands

Laia's POVIt had been several days since the data breach happened at my father's company and he remained unconscious. Despite his attempts to handle the situation by himself, Aziel was clearly struggling. He tried to assure me that he didn't need my help, but I could see through his facade. The news about the significant data breach had spread like wildfire throughout the internet, and I felt a sense of urgency to act. I had no choice but to utilize all of my connections to attempt to quell the media frenzy and keep the news from reaching the general public.On my final day at the office, Amy, our charismatic and respected CEO, approached me with a kind gesture. She offered to allow me to leave work early and mentioned that she would do her utmost to assist with the ongoing problem concerning my father's company, despite my departure from the organization. I was filled with gratitude towards her, as her generosity and compassion towards me to