Alina’s POV I stayed beside him every night, whispering stories and tracing small circles on his back until his breathing evened out. Sebastian handled everything quietly. He arranged therapy, security, and legal action against Estelle. She was charged with kidnapping, conspiracy, and endangerment. This time, she would not escape consequences. One afternoon, while Leo colored quietly, Sebastian turned to me. “I don’t want to be the man who almost destroyed you. I want to be the one who protects you.” I met his gaze. “Then prove it every day.” “I will,” he promised. Weeks later, we returned to the mansion, but it no longer felt like a prison. The windows were open, the halls brighter. Leo’s laughter echoed again, cautiously at first, then freely. At night, when he finally slept peacefully, Sebastian and I would sit on the balcony. We spoke about the baby growing inside me, about names, about fears and dreams. Our bond was no longer built on contracts or guilt—it was built on
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