All Chapters of The Billionaire's Betrayal : Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

The hospital doors slid open, and the familiar scent of antiseptic washed over me. I walked straight toward the doctor's office, gripping my purse strap as I tried to steady my thoughts. “Miss Bella?” I looked up to find the doctor standing outside his office with Aina's file. “I was about to check on your daughter. Please, come in.” I followed him inside and took the seat across from his desk, clasping my hands in my lap to keep them from trembling. “Have you been able to make any arrangements?” he asked gently. “Things are taking a little longer than I expected.” He nodded sympathetically. “I understand. But we can't afford to lose another day. If you can complete the necessary arrangements within the next twenty-four hours, we'll begin treatment immediately.” My fingers twisted together beneath the desk until my knuckles ached. “I'll find a way,” I whispered. “I sincerely hope you do. For now, spend some time with your daughter. I'll let you know if anything changes.” “T

I fumbled through my purse, found the envelope, and tore it open. A neatly arranged stack of documents lay inside. I picked them up and frowned at the first page. At first, the words blurred together. Then one line caught my eye, and my breath hitched. Adrian had accepted full financial responsibility for Aina's treatment—her hospitalization, medications, follow-up care, and future expenses related to her recovery. I flipped through the remaining pages. His signature appeared at the bottom of each one, confirming that the hospital was to bill him directly for her care. My grip tightened around the papers. “No...” I whispered, staring at his signature. “That can't be real.” “Then why are you doing this, Adrian?” I carefully placed the documents back inside the envelope and slipped it into my purse. I wiped the moisture from my cheeks and smoothed my hair before reaching for the door. Aina was asleep, her small body lying beneath the sheets as the monitors filled the room with t