“Are you sad, sir? Do you want me to pray for you?”
Without waiting, she clasped her tiny hands and began to pray.
And somewhere else in the city, the greatest betrayal of his life was unfolding.
PART 2
Lily’s quiet prayer echoed in Ethan’s chest while his partner’s warning rang in his mind. Ten years of ruthless ambition—crumbling because of Vanessa’s betrayal.
But when he looked at Lily… when he heard “Sarah Bennett”… when he saw that birthmark—
He made a choice.
“Let’s go,” he said, taking her hand.
At the public hospital, the crowded halls and sterile smell hit him hard. This world was nothing like the private clinics he was used to.
He demanded to see the patient in room 214.
When he pushed the door open—
Time stopped.
There she was.
Pale. Bandaged. But unmistakable.
“Mom!” Lily ran to her side, gripping her hand. “I’m here!”
A doctor stepped in, explaining she had suffered severe head trauma. Without money, her treatment had stalled.
Ethan didn’t hesitate.
“Transfer her to the best private hospital. I’ll cover everything.”
At that moment, Sarah’s fingers twitched.
Her eyes slowly opened.
“Ethan…” she whispered, tears slipping down her face. “I thought I’d never see you again.”