Semua Bab Billionaire's Regret: It's Great to See You Again, Daddy!: Bab 141 - Bab 150

Author's POV The hospital corridors pulsed with noise. It started as a hum at first, a low murmur Hazel thought belonged to another floor. But by the time she slipped back into the waiting area, it had swelled into a roar—the sound of voices, cameras clicking, the shuffle of dozens of restless feet. Reporters. She froze, heart thumping as she watched through the glass doors at the far end of the hall. They crowded like vultures, bodies pressed against the entryway, microphones jutting forward, flashes of light bursting in chaotic rhythm. The guards struggled to hold them back, but the name on everyone’s lips made Hazel’s stomach twist. “Katherine! Katherine Shane!!" “She’s alive!"" “How did she survive?” "Is it true that Miss Katherine is awake now? Does she remember what happened?” Hazel clenched her fists. She hadn’t expected the news to spread so quickly. She’d thought there’d be time, a few days of quiet recovery before the world intruded. But the world had always

ALEXANDER'S POV For the first time in days, I slept peacefully. Completely at ease without waking up in the middle of the night to quench my thirst or even answer nature's call. When I felt a soft touch on my face and as I struggled to open my eyes, my heart was giddy with a weird calmness. It wasn't until I opened my eyes and saw Franklin grinning at me that I knew why I was feeling so happy. It wasn't a dream. Katherine came home last night. And Franklin too! I chuckled softly and smiled back at him as he grazed my cheeks lightly with a feather which I assume was the culprit behind the soft touch that woke me up from sleep. "Daddy, you're awake!" I sat up and pulled him on the bed. "Yes, champ. Now , whose fault is that?" He giggled and leaned his head on my chest. I felt light as a feather and my heart squeezed gently with emotions that I could barely describe. Waking up with my son next to me was something that I've always imagined since the day I discovered I have a

ALEXANDER'S POV Henry's text deeply affected my mood and ruined my day but I still appreciated the fact that he thought it was best to inform me about the latest development in the investigation.I tried to dismiss the issue with a smile as I gently patted Franklin's back but the look on Katherine's face showed that she wouldn't let this pass by."Alex...we need to talk."Her hand was on her waist while the other bandaged one still remained hanging, she looked pale and once again, I found myself questioning why I let her come back home instead of still remaining in the hospital.At least if she had remained there, she wouldn't be looking as pale as death, or even be struggling to breathe but Katherine was as stubborn as a mule."I need to be there with Henry, Kathie, we'll talk later," I answered and immediately rushed out of the kitchen to avoid prolonging the conversation and giving in to her.But she was faster than I thought, even with a limp.I was halfway to the door when she s

KATHERINE'S POV My hand trembled as I hurried down the stairs sniffing hard and forcing the tears back inside. What the hell was I thinking coming back here? I should have known that he would never place me as a priority over Astra. But he's got the guts…supporting her right in front of my face. If he was really serious about getting back with me, about being a father for Franklin, he would not have done that. “Katherine…” he called after me but I ignored him and continued rushing down the stairs. My attempt at stopping tears from escaping my eyes failed and stream of tears ran down my face, blurring my vision but I kept on moving. I wasn't going to stop and give him the opportunity to try and convince me again with his lies. “Katherine, please wait….” I ignored him once again but as his voice sounded closer and I didn't want him to meet up with me so I tried to skip some steps. My legs betrayed me and before I could say Jack, I was already headed to the bottom of the stairs

KATHERINE'S POV “You're starting to know your way around here,” Hazel teased as I walked into the kitchen to make dinner. I turned to glare at her and reached for the meatloaf in the fridge. “What..? I'm just saying,” She jumped on the counter, “look, I'm not trying to criticize you or anything. I honestly love this for you. I hate to admit it but it seems like Alex is doing a real good job.” Her words echoed in my ears and I felt my face burning with embarrassment. I kept my attention on the veggies in front of me, ignoring her knowing eyes on me. “Doing a real good job? What do you mean?” She laughed and nudged me lightly when I came closer. “You know what I mean, Kathie, don't play dumb. You're…glowing these days. What's the secret, is it the sticky thing you take in from your man?” I squealed and hit her hard, my face instantly turning crimson red. “You fool! Shut it!” I quickly glanced around, “there's a child here!” She laughed, “Well, he's got to know sooner or late