150 | Back To Life

Three long, agonizing days had passed since the surgery. Harper hadn't left Malakai's bedside except for brief moments to shower or check on the children.She slept in the recliner beside his bed, holding his hand through the nights, whispering prayers and promises into the quiet darkness.The experimental procedure had been a success on paper, but Malakai had slipped into a deep, unresponsive state afterward.The doctors called it a protective coma, his body giving itself time to heal. But to Harper, it felt like he was slipping away.She sat beside him now, her fingers gently stroking his longer hair, her eyes red and swollen from crying. The room was quiet except for the steady beep of the heart monitor and the soft hum of the oxygen machine."Please..." The whisper barely left her lips. "I did everything right..."Her fingers tightened around his weakly."So come back to me..."She exhaled shakily, her forehead pressing gently into the back of his hand."I signed those paper

151 | Stuck With You

The sun dipped low over the private beach estate, painting the sky in soft hues of rose gold and lavender. The ocean whispered gently against the shore, a perfect backdrop for the day they had fought so hard to reach.White flowers lined a simple aisle made of sand and rose petals. Lanterns hung from wooden arches, their warm glow flickering in the evening breeze. Close friends and family filled the first two rows of white chairs. Anita was dabbing at her eyes already, Andrei standing tall as best man, Aiden smiling beside him with Summer holding his hand. Theo sat in Sierra's lap, chewing on his teething ring, occasionally babbling happily.At the end of the aisle stood Malakai.He wore a tailored black tuxedo, the jacket open to accommodate the vest beneath. His longer hair was styled neatly, a few soft waves falling over his forehead. In his hand, he held his elegant black staff, but tonight it felt less like a necessity and more like a symbol of how far he had come. His eye

152 | The Fall Of A Predator

Reginald felt and looked out of place in the interrogation room. He was no longer the untouchable predator from before. Or the man whose presence spread fear among lesser men. Now, he looked like someone who was rotting from the inside out. His skin had turned a sickly grey, stretched too tight over his sharp cheekbones. His lips were cracked and dry. His once piercing brown eyes had dulled, sunken deep into their sockets. His hands, which were once steady, trembled uncontrollably. The poison was doing its job, unforgiving in its effectiveness. A federal agent sat across from him with a file open, his pen ready. "State your full name." Reginald leaned back slightly, his breathing heavy. "...You already know it." "Say it." A faint smirk tugged at his lips. “Daniel Reyes." The agent didn't react. "That is your alias," he corrected flatly. "Give me your real name." Reyes' smile twitched, irritation flashing across his face. "...Reginald Hemsworth." The agent nodded

Epilogue

The auditorium was packed with rows upon rows of people. Doctors, researchers, board members, and journalists filled the grand hall of Hemsworth General. The soft murmur of anticipation buzzed through the air, the lights bright. At the centre of it all was a podium. Harper stood tall, dressed in a tailored ivory suit that elegantly hugged her figure. Her hair was swept back neatly, her makeup soft but powerful, highlighting the strength in her eyes. "Good evening," she began, her voice calm. The audience quieted instantly. "Six months ago," she continued, "we attempted a procedure that many believed was too risky... too experimental... and too impossible." A few heads nodded. Everyone knew the case. "The progression of advanced cardiomyopathy at that stage has always been considered irreversible," she said. "But we chose to challenge that belief." She paused briefly. Her eyes softened. "Because sometimes... the system gives up on people too soon." Silence fell deeper. "And

All Chapters of Be Mine Again, Dear Wife: Chapter 151 - Chapter 154

150 | Back To Life

151 | Stuck With You

152 | The Fall Of A Predator

Epilogue