Chapter 13 - Elena Recounts The Terrifying Months Of Forced Silence
The quiet evening hours offered Elena a chance to finally heal from the trauma inflicted during her months in the mansion.
Sitting in the comfortable armchair with her sleeping baby, she recounted the harrowing details to David for the first time.
“Margaret threatened to take my child away the moment he was born, claiming our bloodline didn't match their corporate standards,” she whispered.
“She locked me in the east wing nursery and told the staff to pretend I didn't exist while she arranged the buyer,” Elena wept.
David knelt beside her, taking her trembling hand in his strong grip and kissing her knuckles with fierce devotion.
“I was a fool for trusting her facade of maternal warmth for so long, Elena. I let my guard down,” David blamed himself.
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“You came home when it mattered most, David. You tore down their iron gates and saved us,” Elena comforted him softly.
They embraced in the warm glow of the penthouse lamps, their bond strengthened by fire and absolute survival.
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