rabe

ing anxiously against the tiled floor while Theo played qui

ly waiting outside, unaware of Theo's presence-and I pre

ce pulled me from my spiraling t

ard, forcing a smile that

bear than on me-but I was used to that. "Why

gentle. "We're only here for a few minut

eyes locked onto mine with an innocent hope that squee

na go back

fore his eyes dropped back to the bear. His bottom

uffled his hair. "Switzerland.

d and continued twisting the t

oor o

ctively close. He clung to me, turning

er," he greeted with a professional smile. "Apologies for the delay. I had to review Dr. Gareth'

chair with one hand while the oth

out?" I asked, vo

ey

own, taking his se

a ma

world tilted and then narrowed to th

clutched Theo tightly, whispering over and over into his

fully. "I've informed Mr. Robert.

ing back. "The surgery

ated, then shoo

. "What?" I bli

willing to meet my gaze.

a noose. We had a match. We ha

tly smoothing his cur

stood, my pulse racing a

th Ethan, who had been

yes landed on me. I quickly shut the door beh

abel

ut him off, my voice sharp with urgency. "D

ir. "Let me see him... please... let me see my son

ant, unwavering. "Why wo

ing at his sides. For a second, he

but... we're divorc

I snapped, cutting in

ce echoed in the hallway, then died down into thick si

ed, my brows furr

ans every decision I make is scrutinized. If I sign those documents as an outsider, it won't just be a signa

r son doesn't have that kind of time. I'd sign in a h

cing my voice to stay

ady to wait months fo

an," I hissed, my voice t

"Mirabella, hospitals don't just take organs or bone marrow from anyone, even if

crackling beneath my skin. "You're his

then louder, and harsher, "Beca

like a slap. M

voice tight. "There's no legal record tying me to him anymore. As far as the system's

is under a microscope. If I sign this without the proper legal channels, it could trigger lawsu

. "So... what's going to happen now?" My vo

board won't panic? That this won't blow back on both of us?" His voice dropped. "One accusation of coerci

hroat tightening. "So

ts, expression unreadable. Then he

ly one way,

my eyes.

in. "Marry me, M