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CHAPTER 536
The room eventually became quiet. The excitement had settled into a peaceful stillness, broken only by the soft sounds of the newborn breathing against Jennifer's chest. Steven hadn't moved very far. He stood beside the bed, staring at his daughter as though he still couldn't believe she was real. Every few seconds, his eyes drifted back to her tiny face. Then to Jennifer. Then back to the baby. It was almost amusing. Jennifer noticed. "You've been staring at her for twenty minutes." Steven didn't even blink. "I know." "Are you planning to stop?" "No." Jennifer laughed softly. "You'll make her uncomfortable." "She's my daughter." "She doesn't even know what that means yet." "She'll learn." Jennifer smiled. The exhaustion was beginning to settle heavily over her, but happiness had replaced the pain. She looked down at the little girl resting peacefully against her. "She's so tiny." Steven finally sat beside her. "Too tiny." "You were
CHAPTER 535
The first contraction came at three seventeen in the morning. By three twenty-five, Steven Kahuna was already driving through the nearly empty streets with both hands gripping the steering wheel. Jennifer sat beside him, one hand wrapped around her stomach and the other gripping the handle above the door. Another contraction came. She sucked in a sharp breath. Steven immediately looked at her. "Are you alright?" Jennifer managed a strained smile. "I'll be fine." "You don't sound fine." "I'm having a baby, Steven. I'm not exactly going to sound like I'm ordering coffee." Despite his fear, a nervous laugh escaped him. "Right." He glanced at her again. "Are you sure we shouldn't call the doctor?" "Steven." "Yes?" "Drive." "Right." He stepped on the accelerator. By the time they reached the hospital, the maternity team was already waiting. Steven barely allowed the nurses to take Jennifer from him. "I'm coming with her." One of the nurses sm
CHAPTER 534
The afternoon sun was beginning to soften when Juliana stepped out of the Andreas estate. She had spent most of the day surrounded by her brothers, investigators, phone calls, and unanswered questions, yet somehow she felt more exhausted than she had the previous week. Every new lead seemed to lead nowhere. Every possibility opened another door, only to reveal another dead end. She needed air. She needed somewhere that didn't feel like an interrogation room disguised as a family home. Her phone vibrated. Harrera. She hesitated before answering. "Hello?" "Juli." His voice was calm, almost soothing. "Are you okay?" Juliana looked toward the gates. "No." The honesty in her answer surprised even her. There was a brief silence on the other end. "Where are you?" "Outside." "Give me twenty minutes." "Harrera, you don't have to—" "I know." His voice softened. "But I want to." Twenty minutes later, Juliana was sitting across from him at a quiet c
CHAPTER 533
The next morning began like every other morning in the Kahuna household. Except Steven Kahuna was already awake. He lay on his side, facing Jennifer. His eyes were open. He had been awake for nearly twenty minutes. Not because he couldn't sleep. Because Jennifer had shifted in her sleep. That was enough to wake him. He watched her quietly. Her dark hair was spread across the pillow, her face peaceful as she slept. One hand rested beneath her cheek while the other lay protectively over her stomach. Steven smiled. He reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair away from her face. Jennifer stirred. Her eyes fluttered open. She immediately found him staring at her. "Why are you looking at me?" "You're beautiful." She groaned sleepily. "It's too early for this." "It's seven thirty." "Exactly." Steven chuckled. "How did you sleep?" "Fine." "Any pain?" "No." "Any contractions?" "No." "Are you sure?" Jennifer opened one eye. "Steven." "Yes?" "Go back to sl
CHAPTER 532
The fall of Jackson Milton barely occupied Steven Kahuna's thoughts anymore. As far as Steven was concerned, Jackson had received exactly what he deserved. Forty years behind bars was not something Steven intended to celebrate, nor was it something he regretted. Jackson had made his choices. He had hurt people. He had built his little empire through illegal means and believed his connections would keep him untouchable forever. They hadn't. Steven had simply made sure the truth caught up with him. And now, Jackson was someone else's problem. Steven had far more important things occupying his mind. His wife. Jennifer Payne Kahuna. And their unborn child. That was all that mattered. At the moment, Steven Kahuna was standing in the middle of their bedroom with a glass of water in one hand and a small plate of sliced fruit in the other. "Jennifer." No response. His eyes immediately narrowed with concern. "Jennifer?" "I'm here." Her voice came from th
CHAPTER 531
Luis never made it to the delivery corridor. He had barely stepped away from Andrew's room when a voice stopped him. "Luis." His entire body stiffened. He turned slowly. Two men stood at the end of the corridor. Neither wore a uniform. Neither looked like ordinary security. One of them held a folder beneath his arm while the other stared at Luis with an expression that immediately made his stomach tighten. "Yes, sir?" The older man walked toward him. "You were inside too long." Luis forced himself to remain calm. "I was cleaning." "Cleaning?" "Yes." The man glanced at the tray in Luis's hands. "You've been cleaning a lot lately." Luis swallowed. "I was told to keep the room clean." "Who told you?" Luis opened his mouth. Nothing came out. The older man's eyes narrowed. That hesitation was enough. "Come with us." Luis's fingers tightened around the tray. "Sir, I still have—" "Leave it." The other man took the tray from him. Luis watched helplessly as it wa
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