Vanessa's POV Vanessa hated hospitals.She hated the smell, the lighting, the sterile quiet that made every heartbeat sound like drums in her chest. But today she forced herself to tolerate it, today mattered a lot. Today had to look perfect.She lay on the adjustable bed, one hand resting dramatically on her swollen belly, her breaths shallow and shaky. The moment she heard footsteps in the hallway, she squeezed her eyes shut and curled slightly to one side,pretending to be in pain and trembling. The door swung open.Damian stepped inside.He looked the same as always, composed, sharp, and controlled but she saw the stress around his eyes, the hint of fatigue in the way he exhaled when he saw her. His suit jacket was off, the sleeves of his shirt rolled to his forearms, impatience and urgency simmering beneath the surface.“Vanessa,” he said, coming to the side of the bed, “How are you feeling now?”She forced out a soft groan, clutching her stomach. “It… it kee
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