The Wrong Woman

Mila didn't immediately accept Nathan's proposal. Instead, she feigned sleep. It wasn't that she didn't want to marry him. She simply couldn't commit at the moment.

She wished to wait until Oliver was apprehended and Loretta had her vengeance before she could fully embrace marriage with Nathan. With Oliver still on the loose, she couldn't find peace.

The following morning, the doctor arrived to examine Nathan. He ensured Nathan's wound wouldn't become infected before approving his release from the hospital.

Back at Hoffis Manor, Nathan rushed to Jasper's room, eager to reunite with his son after a month apart. As he embraced Jasper, he couldn't help but marvel at how much the child had grown in such a short time.

Seated nearby, Mila observed Nathan cradling their child. She couldn't shake the feeling that the little one seemed tiny and protected in Nathan's embrace.

Nathan's affectionate smile, tender gaze, and striking features painted a beautiful picture in Mila's eyes.

Jasper beamed at Nathan, prompting him to laugh.

"Do you still know who I am?" Nathan asked.

head popped into the room. It was three-year-old

him and waved, "Hey,

turned to see Elio peeking in

at Mila and then at Nathan, hesitating for a moment before saying in his innocent voice, "I want to

Nathan looked puzzled. "Neffy?"

pointed at Jasper and clarified, "He

for Elio to come

steps, his innocent eyes showing a hint

and patiently instructed him to hold the baby steadily. "Elio,

eyes shining with delight. "Wanda, Nathan, Jay is so cute. Can I

a smile at Elio's

but you can't," Mila gently told him as she crouched to his eye level. "We only

another one then?" Elio pouted,

ask Mom and Dad