All Chapters of Heirs of a Hidden Heart : Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

Zara's POVThe smell of antiseptic hits me the moment I step into Crestfield Medical Center. I wheeled my mom to a close corner outside room 302. As I waited patiently for the doctor. “Zara George,” a calm, professional voice called.I stood instantly. “Yes, Doctor Lawson.”He gestures for me to follow down the hall. Nurses glide past, and some other patients waited patiently.Inside the consultation room felt cold. I wasn't prepared for what he was about to say.“Zara, your mother’s kidneys aren’t responding the way we hoped. Her blood pressure is still high despite the medication. We’ll need to start dialysis soon.”Dialysis.The word hits like a sword piercing my heart, sharp. Final.I didn’t flinch. Panic accomplishes nothing. I tucked my braids behind my ear and met his eyes.“Alright,” I said, “What's the next step?”Dr. Lawson blinks, surprised by my composure. “Your insurance will cover the first sessions, but you’ll need to prepare for ongoing payments afterward.”I nodded

Zara'sPOV“Optimal window today. Record vitals.”I tapped the app quickly, noting basal temperature, hormone readings and vitals. At my desk the Spencers project was waiting for my final update and approval. The hospital has called and booked an appointment. I didn’t want any confrontation from Sebastian and today's reading….. No, I'm not taking any chances. I hung my bag, packed my essentials and left for New Dawn Fertility. Dr. Lennox greeted me with a professional smile. “Bloodwork is excellent. Hormones optimal. Uterine lining is thick and receptive. Everything looks ready for the transfer.”“See me after the procedure.” She said smiling.I nodded, forcing calm. My pulse thrummed anyway. The ultrasound technician guided me to the examination table. My eyes flicked to the monitor: tiny dark circles marked follicles, lining ready. Everything looked perfect.Yet, a subtle hesitation among the nurses caught me. Whispers. Eyes darting between vials. Labels double-checked. My brow f

Sebastian thought pushing me down to a smaller office would break me, he underestimated the wrong woman. I refused to break. Not because of the demotion.Not because of the constant stares.Definitely not because Sebastian. That morning I cleared my desk before anyone arrived. No second guessing. I shut down my computer, stacked my files in perfect order before I left for the clinic.It was my first ultrasound and I was eager in a way I couldn't hide.“Good morning, Dr. Lennox.”“Good morning, Zara.” She said, Ready for your ultrasound.?I nodded.My hands trembled as I climbed the table inside the ultrasound room. My heart was beating uncontrollably. “Ready?” The sonographer asked.“You may proceed,” Dr. Lennox said.I laid there with so many thoughts in my head as the soft gel hit my stomach. Icy and shocking. The monitor moved across my stomach, I held my breath. “This is good news.” Dr. Lennox said.“Twin pregnancy” She said smiling. “You wanna see it.?”I nodded, swallowing