Chapter 9 - Wendy Recovers At The Clinic

Back in the secure hospital recovery ward in Chicago, Wendy opened her eyes to the gentle hum of medical monitors.
A private nurse smiled warmly, handing her a warm cup of herbal tea and adjusting her pillows.
“How are you feeling this morning, Mrs. Vance?” the nurse asked with genuine kindness in her voice.
“My strength is coming back slowly, but my mind is still processing everything that happened,” Wendy whispered.
“Your husband left strict orders that you and your son are under absolute federal and private protection,” the nurse reassured.
Wendy looked down at her sleeping baby boy in the crib, feeling a wave of deep gratitude for Luca’s fierce loyalty.
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She knew her husband had flown to Miami to confront the monsters who had nearly destroyed their family.
For the first time since giving birth, she felt safe enough to truly breathe without fear.