Chapter 17 - THE NIGHT BEFORE THE SURGERY
Night fell over Manhattan once again, casting a peaceful silence over the pediatric wing of Mercy General Hospital. Inside the private room, the soft, rhythmic hum of the heart monitor provided a comforting background sound.
Nataly sat in a rocking chair near the window, holding Liam in her arms as he slept peacefully. Across the room, Lucas sat beside Noah's bed, gently stroking his son's forehead as the young boy rested.
"Is everything ready for tomorrow morning, Lucas?" Nataly asked softly, her eyes filled with a mixture of hope and anxiety.
"Dr. Harrison assured me the surgical team is the best in the country," Lucas answered, standing up to walk over to her side. "The prep begins at six AM."
Nataly looked up at him, a soft, tearful smile gracing her lips as she reached out to hold his hand. "I still can't believe we are here, Lucas. After five long years of hiding in the dark..."
Lucas leaned down, resting his forehead against hers as his arms wrapped around her and Liam. "The dark is gone, Nataly. You and the boys are never going to be alone again."
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"What happens to the company now?" she asked quietly.
"I'm taking over as Chairman of the Board," Lucas revealed. "And the first thing I'm doing is establishing a ten-million-dollar foundation in Noah's name to fund pediatric heart research across the country."
