The Path Back To You

s for Emily, as he entered the room, he spotted Mrs. Jenkins, the nurse who was assigned to Emily, smiling warmly towards him

up as he hastily turned towards Emily, "hey kiddo!", he exclaimed, rushing to Emily's bedside. Emily'

oom, "thank you Matteo," she said, giving him a tight hug, Mrs. Jenkins smiled, "you are so kind, generous, and thoughtful Matteo"

ly giggled, "I love PJ masks!" Matteo chuckled, "Me too! Who's your favorite character?" Matteo asked smiling,

crunched. Matteo's brow furrowed, "appointment? With who?" "Mommy didn't say" she shrugged, Matteo's concern deepened, he t

nd opposite her, a man with a dark, espresso-brown hair perfectly styled with a subtle deep wave, Matteo approached them, his p

who is this? Mason asked, his deep voice laced with a hint of annoyance, Sophia's eyes dar

rrowing, "I wasn't aware you knew anyone els

iously, "Mason please...Matteo is just a friend," she said, Mason's skeptical gaze lingered

eo, "So, Matteo, what brings you here?," he asked, Matteo's eyes locke

ghter," Matteo replied, Mason's thoughts swirled, who really is this Matteo guy? Was he a threat? Mason's gaze lingered on Matteo's f

yes softened, "Matteo's been helping Emily cope." Sophia cuts in. Mason's eyes narrowed, "Cope w

r cry and gave her a lot of sleepless nights, that's unforgivable!" M

halted betwee

ng up, "right on time, thanks for coming." Rachel's gaze swept the room, focusing on Sophia, "Mason, what's the situation?" She asked, her voi

you if I may ask?" Rachel asked as her gaze flicked to Matteo, "Matteo, Sophia's friend." He said, " Matteo is it? I'm Rachel, Mason's lawy

ason is willing to provide substantial financial support" she began, "in exchange for what?

r throat, drawing everyone to attention, "let's focus on the custody arrangements, Mason is

s narrowed, her voice firm. "You abandoned us for five

ia, I know I made mistakes, but I've changed. I wa

port, no visits, no calls, nothing, I won't sign anything Mason, you don't deserve

," he said, Sophia's laughter was bitter, "busy?, you were living your best life whil

shoulder, offering silent support, Mason let out a heavy breath, "y

our abandonment." Sophia said softly.

you involved, Mason, respect her bound

, his eyes flashing with anger

a's phone rang shrill in the tense at

el

asped "Oh no...what's happening?" her heart beating fast, "Emily's experiencing a respiratory distress, we

ia's, "Emily's health conditions just got crit