Chapter 28 - Truth Behind the Exile
As the sun set over Manhattan, Ryan's fingers twitched gently against Emily's hand.
His eyelids fluttered open slowly, focusing on Emily's tear-stained face beside his bed.
"Emily..." Ryan rasped out, his throat dry as bone.
Emily leaned in close, pouring him a small glass of fresh water. "Don't move too fast, the doctor said you need rest."
Ryan took a small sip, clutching her hand tightly as if he were afraid she would disappear into air again.
"Why didn't you come back sooner?" Ryan asked softly, searching her face for answers. "Five years is so long..."
Emily swallowed hard, looking down at their joined hands.
"Because Senator Harrison threatened to murder the boys the day they were born in Europe," Emily revealed softly.
"I had to build an empire big enough to destroy his political power before I could ever bring my sons home safely."
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Ryan stared at her, tears filling his eyes as he finally understood the incredible sacrifice she had made to keep them alive.
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