Semua Bab The Billionaire's Betrayal : Bab 1 - Bab 4

The hospital doors slid open, and the familiar scent of antiseptic washed over me once again. Doctors and nurses hurried through the lobby, their footsteps blending with the steady beeping of monitors.I walked straight toward the doctor's office, my fingers tightly wrapped around my purse strap as I tried to steady my thoughts. Every passing second reminded me how little time Aina had left."Miss Bella?"I looked up to find the doctor standing just outside his office with Aina's file in his hands. His expression softened slightly when he saw me."I was about to check on your daughter," he said. "Please, come in."I followed him inside and quietly took the seat across from his desk. Unlike earlier, I no longer had the strength to pretend I was holding myself together. My hands rested in my lap, tightly clasped to keep them from trembling.He placed the file on the desk as he took his seat."Have you been able to make any arrangements?" he asked gently.I forced myself to hold his gaze

Aina was asleep when I opened the door. Her small body lay still on the hospital bed, surrounded by the quiet rhythm of the monitors. Her gentle breaths were steady, her peaceful face unaware of how much had changed.I eased the door shut behind me and walked to her bedside. My throat constricted as I pulled a chair closer and sat down, hanging my purse over the backrest before resting my folded arms beside her.I couldn't take my eyes off her. All I could think about was what would happen after Aina was discharged. What would I tell her when she asked where her father was? Why didn't he live with us anymore? How was I supposed to explain that our family would never be the same?I didn't realize when a tear slipped down my cheek as I gently brushed my hand across her forehead. I quickly wiped it away before rising to my feet. Leaning down, I placed a soft kiss on her forehead, careful not to wake her, and slipped out of the room.The moment I stepped into the corridor, my thoughts ret