The Wrong Woman

Mila didn't immediately accept Nathan's proposal. Instead, she feigned sleep. It wasn't that she didn't want to marry him. She simply couldn't commit at the moment.

She wished to wait until Oliver was apprehended and Loretta had her vengeance before she could fully embrace marriage with Nathan. With Oliver still on the loose, she couldn't find peace.

The following morning, the doctor arrived to examine Nathan. He ensured Nathan's wound wouldn't become infected before approving his release from the hospital.

Back at Hoffis Manor, Nathan rushed to Jasper's room, eager to reunite with his son after a month apart. As he embraced Jasper, he couldn't help but marvel at how much the child had grown in such a short time.

Seated nearby, Mila observed Nathan cradling their child. She couldn't shake the feeling that the little one seemed tiny and protected in Nathan's embrace.

Nathan's affectionate smile, tender gaze, and striking features painted a beautiful picture in Mila's eyes.

Jasper beamed at Nathan, prompting him to laugh.

"Do you still know who I am?" Nathan asked.

The door creaked open, and a little head popped into the room. It was three-year-old Elio.

him and waved,

to see Elio peeking in as

at Mila and then at Nathan, hesitating for a moment before saying in his innocent

Nathan looked puzzled. "Neffy?"

at Jasper and clarified, "He means Jasper. Jasper

gestured for Elio to come

steps, his innocent eyes

arms, and patiently instructed him to hold the baby steadily. "Elio, his name is Jasper Morrison.

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his eyes shining with delight. "Wanda, Nathan, Jay is so cute.

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him as she crouched to his eye level. "We

don't you get another one then?" Elio pouted,

and Dad for

Nathan stifled a chuckle,

the sincere interaction between the