Chapter 20 - A NEW BEGINNING
Inside the sunlit recovery room, two beds sat side by side near the grand window overlooking Central Park. Lucas sat up in his bed, looking tired but radiating immense happiness as Nataly and Liam stepped through the door.
In the adjoining bed, Noah was propped up on several pillows, his color returning to a healthy, vibrant pink as the IV fluids dripped steadily.
"Mommy!" Noah called out weakly, waving his small hand with enthusiasm.
Nataly rushed to his bedside, kissing his forehead repeatedly while holding Liam close. "Oh, my sweet boy! You were so brave!"
Lucas reached across the gap, wrapping his arm around Nataly's waist as she leaned against his bed. "We did it, Nataly. Our boy is going to be completely fine."
Liam climbed onto his father's bed, cuddling against Lucas's chest with a big smile. "Does this mean we get to live in the big house with the trees now, Daddy?"
Lucas laughed softly, a deep, genuine sound that warmed the entire room. "Yes, Liam. We are all going to live together in the big house, and no one is ever going to separate us again."
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Nataly looked at Lucas, her dark eyes shining with profound love and devotion. "I love you, Lucas. I never stopped loving you for a single day."
"I love you too, Nataly," Lucas whispered, leaning in to press a gentle, passionate kiss to her lips.
