Chapter 6 - The Hospital DoorThe hospital smelled of antiseptic and fear.
David paced outside Chloe's room.
Every few seconds he looked through the glass.
Doctors surrounded his wife.
Monitors flashed.
He couldn't breathe.
A physician finally emerged.
"Mr. Villaseñor?"
David rushed forward.
"Is she okay?"
"The baby is stable."
David closed his eyes.
His knees almost gave way.
"But there was significant trauma," the doctor continued. "We need to monitor her closely."
David nodded.
"And Martha?"
"She'll survive. She has several deep lacerations and a fractured rib."
David looked down.
That woman had nearly died for Chloe.
For his child.
He had spent years allowing his mother's influence to define his life.
Now he understood something.
Loyalty wasn't inherited.
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It was earned.
And Martha had earned his.
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Chapter 7 - The First CrackThat night, David returned to the penthouse alone.
Chapter 8 - The Hidden RoomDavid searched his mother's office.
Chapter 9 - The Woman Who Knew Too MuchDavid opened the file.
Chapter 10 - The RecordingDavid searched deeper.
Chapter 11 - The Betrayal Inside the EmpireDavid contacted the family attorney.
Chapter 12 - Chloe WakesChloe opened her eyes at dawn.
