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[MARCANTONIO]“Marco,” Maddie whispered weakly. I saw her hand lift, but I gently held it and guided it back down. “Why can’t I see you? Everything’s dark.”Her words hit me hard. My lips trembled. “I’m right here. Don’t talk. You’re going to be okay, Maddie. Just hang in there. Please.”She gave a small, tired smile, but didn’t say anything else. I held her hand tightly and didn’t let go, not for a second.When we got to the hospital, the doctors and nurses were already waiting. They quickly moved Maddie onto a stretcher and rushed her into the emergency room. I followed, still holding her hand, but a nurse stepped in front of me.“Mr. Moretti, you can’t come inside,” she said firmly. I glared at her, but Renzo stepped in and pulled me back.They must have known I’d try to go in. I stayed in the waiting area instead, refusing to leave. My clothes were still covered in Maddie’s blood. If Renzo hadn’t made me wash my hands earlier, I wouldn’t have bothered. Her blood was still on me, a

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I woke up in a clean hospital room, staring at the blank ceiling. My mind was foggy, but then everything came rushing back, and I sat up quickly.I looked at the clock—it had only been an hour since I fell asleep. But even one hour felt too long. Every second mattered.Without wasting time, I left my room and rushed toward the emergency area, where Maddie had been taken.In the waiting room, families sat together, looking worried. I noticed that Gabriele and Stefano had arrived while I was asleep. That showed just how serious things were.I quietly approached Dad, Mom, and Martina, who were talking to a doctor. The tension in the air was thick, and everyone looked scared.The doctor walked away after giving his update, and I saw that Dad was frozen in place, looking shocked. My chest tightened—I needed to know what was going on.I tried to stay calm, even though I was panicking inside. "How's Maddie?" I asked, hoping for some good news.They all turned to look at me. My parents' faces

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[MARCANTONIO]“I can see that, son,” Dad said, and I looked up at him. “Even if you don’t realize it, I can tell you’re trying to be better—for her. No one’s perfect, Marco. I know you want to be perfect for your wife, but that’s not possible. We all make mistakes—it’s part of being human. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Every day, you’ll learn more about yourself. None of us really knows who we are completely. But you know what truly matters?” He gave me a gentle smile. “We might lose some battles, but we can still win the war. It’s not over yet. Maddie’s still alive. She’s fighting. You have to believe in her. Even the best of us fall sometimes, but they always get back up.”Dad patted my shoulder, and just like that, I felt a little lighter—like I could breathe again. We left the rooftop, and for the first time in a while, I smiled. I couldn’t wait to see Maddie again and tell her about the baby.Talking with my dad gave me hope. But the moment we stepped back into the w

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[MARCANTONIO]My men looked at me, confused, like they didn’t understand what I had just said. I gave them a sharp glare. “Don’t make me say it again.”They quickly did as I said and let Hudson go. He dropped to his knees, placing both hands on the ground, then slowly looked up at me, clearly shocked.I crouched down and grabbed his hair tightly, making him flinch in pain. “I gave you a chance to live. I told you to stay away from us—away from my wife. If you had, you wouldn’t be about to die like this.” I let go of his hair and stood up. Then, without warning, I kicked him hard.His body flew across the room. Before he could react, I stomped on his chest with all my strength. He groaned loudly in pain—that was exactly what I wanted.“Wanting my wife is something I’ll never forgive,” I said through gritted teeth. “But hurting her? That’s what will end you, Hudson. I warned you before, the night I had my men beat you. I saw you kiss Maddie, and I could have killed you then. But I let y

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[MARCANTONIO]“Hi,” I said softly to Maddie, my voice shaking with both hope and fear. “I wish I could stay with you until you wake up, but the ICU has strict visiting hours because of how delicate your condition is. Please wake up, Maddie. I kept my promise—I’m here, just like I said I would be.”My lips trembled as I thought about what could have happened if Maddie hadn’t stepped in front of that bullet. I had promised to protect her, and if she hadn’t made it, that broken promise would have haunted me forever. But I never wanted her to be the one hurt.I looked down at her belly, thinking of the little life growing inside her. “I have amazing news to tell you, love. But I won’t say it until you open your eyes. I know it’ll make you happy.” I held back my tears, wanting to sound calm—just in case she could hear me. “So please, Maddie… come back to me. I’ll be right here waiting.”In the quiet of the room, I studied her face closely, trying to memorize every part of it. As long as sh

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[MARCANTONIO]Even though I knew Maddie was safe these past few days, I still felt a deep emptiness inside. It was like my soul had left me the moment she was taken to the hospital.Why does it always happen to Maddie? Is this my punishment for the bad things I’ve done in the past? If it is, I’m begging—please don’t make my wife suffer for my mistakes. Let me carry it all myself.As I drifted off to sleep, I clung to the empty side of the bed where Maddie used to sleep.Then the nightmare came again.I jolted awake, gasping, covered in sweat. My chest and forehead were wet. I sat up and quickly wiped my face. This is why I hate falling asleep—every time I close my eyes, I see the same horrible scene: Maddie getting shot in the chest and falling into my arms, bleeding. It’s like living it over and over again.When I looked at the time, I realized I’d been asleep for hours. That same nightmare had haunted me again.I rushed to get dressed and head back to the hospital. That’s when I saw

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[MARCANTONIO]I kept running my fingers through her hair, unable to hold back any longer. I leaned in and gently kissed the top of her head.In a soft, quiet voice, she said, “I missed you, Marco. I dreamed about you while I was fighting for my life. You were the reason I kept going, even when things felt hopeless.”Her words stayed in my mind, reminding me of what my mom had said about Maddie’s strong will to live. A smile spread across my face as I listened to her.Then she looked up at me. Her eyes were a bit swollen, like she had been crying earlier. “Now, I have no regrets—especially since I found out I’m pregnant,” she said, watching me closely. “Were you waiting for me? Did I make you wait too long?”I shook my head, my heart full of love for her. “No, Maddie. It’s never too long. I’ll always wait for you. You’re worth every second.”Her smile grew, but I couldn’t stop thinking about what would come next. When she left the hospital, we’d need to be extra careful—not just becaus

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[MARCANTONIO]My bond with my sister is special. We've been through a lot together, and we've always promised to be there for each other, no matter what. But somewhere along the way, I made a big mistake, and it changed something in Martina—even the way she looked at me.“I’ll always be here for you, Marty,” I said quietly. “I’m your brother. That won’t change, no matter what happens. Just call me, and I’ll be there. I’m sorry for not listening to you, for not understanding how you felt. I said things that hurt you, and I truly regret it.”We sat in silence after that. People might think we grew up without much emotion, but when it's just the two of us, we don’t hide anything. We’re honest with each other—no pretending. That’s how we’ve always been. We accept each other, flaws and all.“I’m not sorry for what I did,” she said in her usual Martina way. “And I can’t promise I won’t do it again.” I smiled and shook my head. “And you don’t have to apologize either. I deserved what you sai

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[MADISON]I whispered his name as we pressed against the wall. My legs wrapped around Marco’s waist while he moved inside me with both strength and care. I ran my hands through his hair, tugging gently each time he pushed deeper.“Oh God, Marco, harder,” I breathed, nibbling on his ear. He obeyed, his moans matching mine.Water from the shower mixed with our sweat, making us slick and warm. He pulled me in for a fierce kiss, and I welcomed his tongue, feeling closer to him than ever.“I love you,” I said between kisses. It felt so right in that moment.“Fuck,” he groaned, keeping his pace. I cried out, burying my face in his neck as he brought me higher and higher.My nails left light marks on his skin. I wondered if those scratches would turn into little scars later.“The baby…” he said in a husky voice, slowing for a moment. “Will it be okay?”I smiled. “Yes,” I said softly. “If I’m happy, the baby is too.”He cursed softly and kissed me again, pulling me toward the bedroom without

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“DON’T GO!”I held onto Marco’s arm tightly, not wanting him to leave. He had already said goodbye and was about to go to work, but I didn’t want to let him go. The thought of him walking out the door made my chest hurt.Marco had taken a long break from work after everything that happened to us, but today he was finally going back. I wasn’t ready for it.I didn’t understand why I was acting this way. Before, I used to be okay when Marco had to work late or be gone for days. But now, I felt like a child who didn’t want to be left alone.Then it hit me—I am pregnant. And maybe that’s why I suddenly needed him so much. I didn’t want to share his attention with anyone, not even his job.“I have to go to work, sweetheart. I’ll be back later,” Marco said softly, his eyes kind but firm.I pouted, hoping it would make him stay. But I could tell by the look on his face that skipping work wasn’t an option.He brushed his fingers gently through my hair. “I’ll come home as soon as I can, okay? I

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