All Chapters of The Runaway Bride: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Meanwhile, at the hospital where Santiago was being treated, Helen’s parents were taking care of their grandson. Both were dismayed and felt guilty for everything their daughter had endured. However, they were there for her now, in ways they hadn’t been before—and they would defend her fiercely if necessary. "Ma’am, when is my mom coming? I miss her so much." Little Santiago still didn’t feel entirely comfortable with them. "My love, don’t call me ‘ma’am.’ You can call me Grandma. I’m Helen’s mother, and she’ll be here soon, my love," Eva said, glancing worriedly at Ricardo, who also didn’t know what to do or say. "Eva, honey, I have to go see what’s going on with Helen. I can’t rest knowing she needs us. I don’t care if she’s with that young man Matt—he’s a Donovan, and I don’t trust him either." "I know, Ricardo. But she trusts him, and that’s what matters. Don’t leave me alone with the little one. If something happens to him, I wouldn’t know what to do." Eva took her husband's

Upon opening the envelope, Helen found a video cassette, some letters, photographs taken by a private investigator, and a handwritten note from Elise. "Dear Helen, By the time you read this, I will already be dead. I know this is not the right time, but I had to stay quiet, holding on to the only hope of finding my son. You have no idea how much pain my heart held over the disappearance of my little boy. Now that I’m gone, I can only entrust you with the task of finding him. Cristine Donovan knows where he is. According to the investigations I managed to carry out, she deceived my husband into leaving the country and deliberately caused the crash of the private plane. Only Leonardo’s and the pilot’s bodies were found—but not George’s. I tried everything I could to find him, but time ran out. So I’m leaving it all in your hands." As Helen continued reading the letter, she felt her heart shattering into a thousand pieces. Elise’s confession stunned her. She knew that, as a mother,

Helen returned to the room with Matt. Fernando was still talking with the twins. For the children, it was a huge surprise to learn that they had a father—just like their friends at school—and they were thrilled. Their innocence made it easy for Fernando to win their hearts. "Fernando!" Helen called out, making him jump and turn around. "Yes, Helen?" "Say goodbye to the kids. We need to talk." Fernando sighed inwardly. He wanted to stay with them much longer. "Mommy, what? No!" Jonathan protested innocently. "Let him stay! We need to get to know our dad better!" "My love," Helen looked at him tenderly, "yes, Fernando is your father. But you need to understand that this is a process. We have to go to the doctor first, then talk to the psychologist, and then you’ll be able to spend more time with him. Okay? I hope you understand. Mommy just wants what’s best for you." The twins folded their arms and gave their mother a pout. "No, Mommy! Let him stay a little longer! We want to kn

Fernando was completely overwhelmed, the lump in his throat swelling from the pain of Helen’s heartbreak. But he knew his world had to continue. There were still things he needed to fight for. He had to prepare for the extraordinary meeting the following day. He had to show up and act like the CEO of his company. Even though he had neglected everything because of what had happened in recent days, he knew he had to stay alert. That night, it was nearly impossible for him to fall asleep. The next day, he looked terrible. His face was shadowed by two huge dark circles, his hair was messy, and the weight of emotional devastation was visible in his eyes. "Good morning, Fernando," one of the shareholders greeted him sarcastically. Everyone was already waiting in the boardroom—including Matt. "Good morning, gentlemen," he said in a low tone. "Cousin, you look awful," Matt remarked, glancing at him from head to toe. "Whereas you look perfect, cousin Matt—as always, don’t you?" Matt sen

Helen sat in the waiting room, clinging to her mother’s hands, while Ricardo stayed home to care for Jonathan. Helen couldn’t stop sobbing. She cried so hard she felt her chest tearing apart from the inside. The pain she felt was indescribable. Helen: “Mom, Santiago was only supposed to need a bone marrow transplant, and now it turns out he has something more serious. Why does life treat me like this?” Eva embraced her tightly and stroked her hair. Eva: “Daughter, don’t blame yourself. You’re a very blessed woman, despite all the circumstances you’re facing. What’s happening to our little one is the most painful thing a mother can go through. His illness is serious, but he has you—and you are brave. You’ll see, with time, he will get better.” Helen: “Mom, what if he doesn’t? What if my baby can’t make it?” Eva: “Shhh... Helen, don’t say that. You’ll see—everything is going to be okay.” Helen: “But Mom, Santiago has cancer. The same disease that took Elise’s life when she was sti