Hired a Gigolo, Got a Billionaire

Chapter 645 Nicholas' POV "The waking process is gradual," the doctor explained, gesturing calmly with his hands. "We'll reduce the sedative medication progressively over the next twelve to twenty-four hours. It's not like waking from normal sleep. It's more like... slowly surfacing." He looked at each of us to make sure we were following. "She may show small signs at first. Involuntary finger movement. Reflexes returning. Breathing becoming less dependent on the ventilator.

Eventually, attempts to open her eyes." "How long until she's fully awake?" Zoey asked, gripping Christian's hand tightly. "It's impossible to say exactly," the doctor admitted. "It could be hours. It could take days. Every patient responds differently. What matters is that all her vital signs are stable and strong. Her brain activity is responding well. There's no indication of permanent neurological damage in the most recent scans." Christian let out a long breath that seemed to carry days of tension. "So she's going to be okay." It wasn't a question. It was ---- confirmation he needed.

"The odds are very favorable," the doctor said carefully. "But we'll continue monitoring her closely. Any significant change, you'll be informed immediately." Mia hugged Matthew and buried her face in his shoulder. | saw silent tears slipping down her cheeks. Marcus pulled Madeline closer and kissed the top of her head. Annabelle and Nathaniel exchanged looks of palpable relief. Dante smiled openly, the kind of smile that only appears when an impossible weight finally lifts. For the first time in days, the room seemed to breathe together. "She's coming back," Zoey said, her voice thick.

was going to open her eyes. She was going to look at me again. The doctor kept explaining protocols, but | barely heard him. | ---- was already imagining that moment. What would | say? What, would it feel like to see her conscious after- My phone vibrated in my pocket, snapping me out of it. | pulled it out distractedly and

you this. Everyone's physically fine, but... we have a serious problem at

and Martina are at my house while the firefighters finished up. The guests have been temporarily relocated. No one was hurt. But..." "But what?" | pressed, panic rising. "The police are investigating it as a likely case of arson," she said carefully. | stood there, trying to process. "Arson," | repeated stupidly. "Who would do that? Why?" And before she could

know, Nick," Paula sighed on the other end. "But the estate needs you here. Now. There's insurance to deal with, the police asking questions, firefighters inspecting the structure. And Bella's scared. She