The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 191

Chapter 191: Reuniting.

Anya sat nervously beside her mother Stella's hospital bed. Just hours ago, Stella had suddenly regained consciousness after being in a coma for a long time. It was a miracle, but also an extremely emotional moment, as their long-lost sister Emma had rushed into the room, tears streaming down her face.

"Mom? Is that really you?" Emma said, her voice trembling. Stella looked up at her, eyes wide

with disbelief and relief.

"Emma..." Stella breathed, reaching out a shaky band. In an instant, mother and daughter embraced, overcome with emotion. Anya watched, a bittersweet smile on her face. Their family was finally reunited after so many years.

When they finally pulled apart, Emma looked confused. "What happened? Anya told me you were... dead," she said, her brow furrowed.

Anya stepped forward and placed a gentle hand on Emma's arm. "There's a lot to explain, Emma. Please, sit down," she said. Emma nodded and perched on the edge of the bed as Anya began to recount the events.

"When you disappeared all those years ago, it devastated Mom. She never gave up hope of finding you. Then, Dad went missing too, trying to track you down," Anya explained.

• Emma's eyes widened in horror. "So you thought I was gone, and Mom was dead?" She turned to Stella, anguish on her face. "I'm so sorry, Mom. If I'd known, I would have come back, I promise!" Stella pulled Emma into another tight embrace, comforting her. "Shh, my darling. None of this was your fault. You've been through so much..." she said softly, rocking her gently as Emma's shoulders shook with sobs.

Anya watched the heartbreaking reunion, feeling a mix of relief and sorrow. Their family!! endured so much pain and loss, but now they were finally together again.

Suddenly, Anya's phone buzzed in her pocket. Excusing herself, she stepped out into the hallway to take the call. "Hello?"

was cold and unfamiliar. "This is your

her heart skip a beat. Her father's mother the woman who had turned her back on their family

think it's time we had a little chat," the woman replied, her tone ominous. "I have some information

of why this woman was reaching out now, after all these

she said firmly. "You made it clear where your loyalties

"But if you want to know

her stomach. She knew she should tell Stella and Emma about the call, but part of her didn't want to

brow furrowing with concern. Who was that on the phone, dear?" she asked gently. Anya hesitated for a moment, then sighed. "It was... Grandmother. Dad's

years, she dares to contact us?" she hissed. Emma reached out and placed a calming

she want?" Emma asked, her

"She said

of those words hanging heavy in the air. Stella's jaw was set, her eyes glinting with a mixture of fury and apprehension. Emma reached out and

hand, squeezing it tightly.

anything," Stella said firmly. "After what she and the rest

I have no intention

of the tension leaving her shoulders. "Good. The three of us have been through enough without dredging up the past again." She reached out and pulled both her daughters

they were simply a family reunited, basking in the warmth of each other's presence. But the specter of their father's disappearance and the machinations of

eyes. "We're not going to let them hurt us again," Stella said, her voice steady. "Whatever happens, we'll face it together. As

agreement. They had lost

move forward. Whatever challenges lay ahead, they would confront them side by side, united

they knew that they had each other. And that was the most precious thing of all James Grey strode purposefully down the sterile hospital corridor, his footsteps echoing against the linoleum floors. He was a man on a mission to confront the one person he believed was responsible for the suffering his