Chapter 37
Hannah’s POV
The fluorescent lights of the hospital corridor buzzed overhead, harsh and unforgiving. I sat on a cold plastic chair outside the operating room, my wedding dress stained with Finn’s blood–a grotesque contrast of white and crimson. My hands trembled as I stared at them, still seeing Finn’s blood seeping through my fingers when I’d tried to stop the bleeding.
The image of him collapsing into my arms played on repeat in my mind. His breathing had been so shallow, his heartbeat faint against my palm. The wedding I never agreed to, the lies Victoria had told–none of that mattered now. All I could think about was Finn’s life hanging by a thread behind those imposing doubl
After
geon emerged, his face drawn
elt foreign. “Your husband
n’t found him when you
ice cracked.
and will likely remai
e doctor to a recov
with him before
ke care of him
as to heal.
unt of blood, but he’s stable. The wound in his side reopened and caused
finished.
connected to machines that beeped and hissed. He looked vulnerable–a word I’d never
ested a rotation schedule for Finn’s care.
self,” she replied.
I’m stay
For
chi
ned to check his vitals, adjust his IV drip, an copy of “The Little Prince“-and read it al
found in his drawer and let Chopin’s
we’d connected through music.
an’s forehead with a cool
Moments, I found a
omehow.
the room. My fingers had played
in the doorway, her usually perfect appea, an
ed you I thought you were just another woman after Sterling money.
Finn’s injury, the doctors werent optimistic He was refusing treatment, and it
y to secure your child’s position as legitimate heur
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“So you lied to me. My voice was flat.
“I did what was necessary for this family. She straightened her posture. “If you wish to divorce him once he recovers, I won’t stand in your way.”
I finally looked at her. I’m not going to divorce him.”
Victoria’s eyebrows rose slightly.
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“This child needs a father, and Finn needs someone to care for him. But I’m done with the lies and manipulation. From now on, I make my own choices.”
A hint of respect flickered in Victoria’s eyes. “You care for him genuinely, don’t you? Even after everything?”
I looked down
till face. “I didn’t plan to. It just happened.”
you should know more about
s beyond her talent. She gay
then.” She settled back in her chair. “William had an affair with Sophia Miller–a Idren, including Richard.”
Finn at the company?”
An
idiot with no business acumen who wou
mily’s legacy. I will not let a fool inherit it
into the ground within a year.” Her voice hardened. “I’ve spent my life building this
I listened without comment, my attention elsewhere. I was suddenly Mrs. Sterling
As Victoria continued talking abo
It was too much information to process, too many revelations while my heart was focused ysfunctional family, and I wasn’t sure I was ready for what that meant.
eritance plans, I noticed Finn’s fingers twitch slightly. I leaned closer, heart racing.
“Finn?” I whispered.
His eyelids flutter
deepest part of
ed softly. Without his sunglasses, I could see his eyes for the first time–a beautiful lake–green, like the
I touched
He
es darting around the room with confusion and alarm.
hoarse but clear.
celerated as I realized something incredible.
flooding through me.
expression coldly confused. Of course I can see I’m not blind. His eyes those beautiful lake green eyes darted between are you people?”
dered glance with Victoria before turning back to him. Maybe this made sense he’d been blind when we met, so he’d never actually seen
I said gently, offering a small smile. Hannah Lancaster… well, Sterling now, actually.”
ession remained wary, his body tense against the pillows. I don’t know any Hannah‘
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