Chapter 25

After the chaotic night, Elsie was placed under Alena's protection. Caspian was given no opportunity to approach her, let alone harm the child she carried. Consumed by unbearable sorrow, he shut himself in his villa, drinking himself into oblivion and mumbling her name while clutching a bottle. Perhaps even the heavens found his state disgusting, because after one of his drunken stupors, they made him tumble down the stairs. His entire face was swollen, leaving him unable to speak. Only then did he fall silent. … That day, Elsie had another premature labor, and Alena brought her to the hospital. Since the father's signature was needed, Caspian was brought over by Alena's orders. To prevent him from hurting Elsie again, Alena accompanied her into the delivery room this time, leaving him alone outside. Staring at the door labeled "Labor and Delivery", he couldn't help but think about what might have been if things had turned out differently. Would Shannon be lying inside, with