Marriage Pact

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erent, it was as if I had been reborn. I was surrounded by the soun

up; it was a dull pain and a reminder that I made it alive, again

to the window and stared at the view outside. I felt weak but more alive than I had in months. My first

happened to me. I'm sure Ethan would have broken the news to them about my successful surgery. I had told the doctor to

m would have felt when she heard the news

on the bedside table and

Kai? Is that you?" His voice was

my throat dry. "I made

n't you ever make me go through that again,

k to your almost-dead

is voice trembling. "The hospital had called me a few days ago th

orm you myself," I said. "How did they take

I couldn't quite fathom Zara's reactio

,' I said in

ou feeling

ruck, but I'm alive," I sa

you get d

ult is out," I replied. "Don't tell anyon

wait to see you, m

eassuring smile. "Good news, Mr Adler. Your recovery is pr

hank you, Doctor. I can't

to heal fully. You would be given some medication prescriptions and a list

k you so mu

the phone again and called my mothe

m," I g

g? How could you hide such a thing from your mother? What would I have done, if you didn'

me." I managed to say. "The doctor said, I'll be discharg

med. "This calls for celebration. I

little celebration didn't seem out of pla

e you tomorrow." I said, feeling

see you, son,

iar sights that seemed both foreign and comforting. I had left for London wi

eared the mansion, I could see the preparations in full

mix of anticipation and anxiety. Stepping out of the

ing with tears of joy. She rushed to hug

She said, her voice

d, hugging her tightly.

ongratulations and well wishes. It was overwhe

antries. I was also greeted by Mr Klein, Zara's father and her siste

oment to speak with

?" I asked, keepin

oking around. "She must be around somewher

n't at ease. Something didn't feel right. Minutes tur

them looking increasingly worried. I excused

on?" I asked,

er face pale. "We've checked the ent

stomach. "When was the la

replied. "She excused herself to use the

otage and see if she left the building. I s

listening nearby, no

with the possibility of Zara, ru

e left through the back gate. She got into

gnise him?" I asked, my hea

sn't any license plate on the car, s

ow dare Zara run away with my child. Who was the guy that help

my voice hard. "Whatever it tak

l find her, Kai. I'

lready standing with us. Her sister tr

h the surface. I couldn't control the anger in me as I thought of what