Chapter 128: A Mother’s Pain, A Mother’s Love-1
The soft click of the bedroom door echoed through the suite, leaving Maya and those remaining in the living room with a quiet, tense pause.
James stepped out first, his expression composed as always, followed closely by the resort’s in-house doctor. Damien trailed behind them, closing the door gently before facing the room.
The doctor gave a brief nod before addressing Damien. “She just needs to rest. Her vitals are stable now. What happened was shock, compounded by stress. Allow her time to recover. I’ve left some medication-mild pills for anxiety. They’ll help calm her down, but only take them when absolutely necessary.”
Damien inclined his head, his voice steady but carrying weight. “Thank you, doctor.”
“My pleasure.” The doctor offered a polite bow. “Call me anytime if there’s anything else.” James stepped forward at once. “I’ll see you out, doctor. Thank you.”
With that, James and the doctor exited quietly, leaving Damien standing by the door, his presence filling the room, dark eyes flicking instinctively toward Maya.
Kim gave a respectful nod as Damien approached. “Sir,” she greeted, her tone precise but
warm.
Damien acknowledged her with a small nod in return, then turned toward Maya, giving her a reassuring glance.
Kim’s eyes flicked back to Damien. “How’s Madam?”
“She’s fine now, just resting,” Damien replied, his voice calm but measured. “How was her condition before today?”
Kim exhaled softly. “Madam was fine for the most part, but the past three days have taken a toll on her-especially after we followed the last lead to the old apartment building that burned down. Madam grew anxious… restless, barely sleeping or eating while waiting for the medical records. When we finally confirmed it wasn’t her friend, she felt a sense of relief.”
Damien responded with a thoughtful hum, “Mmm.”
He then moved to sit beside Maya, close enough for comfort and support. “Kim,” he said gently, “I’m sure you’ve met my wife-Maya.”
Maya’s eyes widened in surprise, caught off guard by the formal introduction.
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Ashcroft murmured under his breath, smirking, “Told you.”
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Kim’s face softened into a genuine smile. “Yes, sir. I’ve already met Madam,” she said, her tone respectful yet kind.
Maya shook her head quickly,”Please… don’t call me that. Maya is fine.”
Kim inclined her head, her expression understanding. “Of course, Ms. Maya.”
She gave a small, respectful bow. “Excuse me, I’ll check on Madam.” With that, she turned and walked briskly toward the bedroom where Dahlia was resting, her footsteps soft but purposeful.
Ashcroft slapped his thighs with a loud clap and rose from his seat. “Well! That was intense. But I’m glad Aunt Dahlia’s fine. Now, I need a drink.” Without another word, he strode toward the bar, the tension of the past hour slowly rolling off him.
Damien shifted slightly, sitting closer to Maya. His hand moved around her back, drawing her gently against his chest. “I’m sorry, love,” he murmured, voice low and steady. “I’m sorry if my mom scared you. I had no idea your mother was the friend she’s been searching for all these years.”
Maya’s lips trembled as she shook her head, pressing a hand lightly against his chest. ” Damien… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to cause any trouble. I…”
“Shhh…” he interrupted softly, tilting her chin toward him. “What are you sorry for? Mom will be fine. She just needs to rest.”
Maya nodded, resting her head back against his chest, letting his steady heartbeat soothe her nerves.
Damien’s voice grew slightly more serious. “I must warn you.”
Maya lifted her head, eyes searching his. “What do you mean?”
“When Mom wakes up… she’ll have a lot of questions,” he explained, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “If you’re not comfortable answering something, just tell me. I’ll handle it.”
Maya exhaled slowly, letting the tightness in her chest ease just a little. Her gaze lifted to Damien, a quiet determination settling over her features, softening the edges of her grief.
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