Chapter 16 - The BirthMonths later, Elena went into labor during a thunderstorm.
Adrian was terrified.
The same man who had once walked into boardrooms without fear paced the hospital hallway like a desperate father.
Hours later, a cry echoed through the delivery room.
A baby boy.
Healthy.
Strong.
Alive.
Adrian broke down.
When the nurse placed the child in his arms, he stared at the tiny face.
“Hi, little man.”
Elena watched him.
Adrian looked at her.
“You saved us.”
She smiled.
“No.”
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She touched their son's cheek.
“We saved each other.”
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Chapter 17 - A Different Kind of WealthOne year later, the Blackwood mansion had changed.
Chapter 18 - The LetterOn their son's first birthday, Elena found an envelope waiting on the doorstep.
Chapter 19 - The Secret Behind the SecretThe second envelope contained a document.
Chapter 20 - The Door That OpenedThat night, after their son fell asleep, Adrian and Elena sat together on the porch.
