The world froze in that moment. Kate felt a buzzing in her ears, looked into Bastien’s honey-colored eyes one last time, and then everything went dark. When he saw her collapse, Bastien ran to her, letting out a heartbreaking scream that drew everyone’s attention. No matter how fast he ran, he felt Kate slipping farther and farther away. The distance felt eternal. When he finally reached her, he held her in his arms as the girls rushed over.—Kate, Kate, answer me… Kate, love, open your eyes. Don’t do this to me, love, don’t scare me, please —Bastien caressed her face, trying to wake her. He put his ear to her chest and heard her heart beating too fast. His eyes filled with anguish.—The car is out front. We have to get her to the hospital —Lucca arrived, breathless, snapping Bastien out of his trance. They needed to get Kate to the clinic urgently.—Lucca, you drive —Bastien picked Kate up in his arms and ran to the car. His heart pounded as he climbed in with her. Lucca hit the gas.

Two weeks had passed. Bastien hadn't moved from Kate's side. The artificial respirator had already been removed; she was breathing on her own. He wiped her face with cloths and cleaned her daily, kissed her lips and caressed her face.—Kate, please, come back to me. I need you. Please. I love you, Kitty. Come back to me.Bastien took her hand and covered it with kisses. The door opened, and the doctor returned.—Hello Bastien, I’m here to check on Kate.She checked her vital signs, heart, reflexes, and breathing.—How is she...? —Bastien’s voice was a whisper. He had no strength left; he was slowly dying beside his woman.—Her body is recovering. I hope she wakes up from the coma soon. Why don't you try bringing the baby? Maybe the closeness could help her.Bastien remained silent.—The baby isn't to blame for Kate being like this. The ones who injected her with that toxin to raise her blood pressure are to blame. Don’t take your anger out on your daughter. You might regret it.Still

Lucca and the others were heading toward the clinic. Ara carried the baby sleeping in her arms, and the girls came in with tears in their eyes. Could it be true? Had Kate finally woken up? Lucca carefully opened the door, and they walked in silently. When they looked at the bed, Bastien was holding Kate in his arms, both asleep. Lucca gestured for silence; he knew Bastien hadn’t slept in days.Everyone stayed quiet, but Adeline had other plans and let out a small cry, waking both Bastien and Kate.—Kate! —the girls ran to her as Bastien reached out his arms for them to hand him the baby.Ara turned and slowly placed her in his arms. Kate smiled; Bastien helped her hold her because her arms were weak. Looking at her, Kate spoke:—Hello, little princess, how have you been? You’re beautiful. —The baby smiled upon hearing her mother’s voice, making Kate shed a tear. She looked at Bastien—. She’s perfect; she has your eyes.—We don’t know yet; they change color as they grow. —The girls wer

Days passed; Kate was finally being discharged. Adeline was at a perfect weight, Kate was breastfeeding her well, and Bastien was happy, full of life once again. Lucca arrived with Arthur and Jake.—Hi, guys.—Hi, boss, it’s great that you’re finally being discharged.—The first thing I’m going to do is have a steak with rice and a glass of soda. —Everyone smiled as Bastien hugged her from behind, kissing her neck.—Whatever you want, love. —The guys grabbed the bags and headed to the car. Bastien placed the baby seat behind the passenger seat while Kate sat next to him. Lucca started the car, and they left, followed by the security SUVs.When they arrived at the mansion, everything was silent and dark. Kate was carrying the baby in her arms when the lights turned on and everyone shouted:—Surprise!!! —All the girls were there with their boyfriends, who had come in through the back, along with Ella and Moira, and also Albert and Armando. Kate smiled at the sight of the table filled wi

It had been two months since Kate gave birth. Everything was perfect: Adeline was growing strong and healthy, and Bastien was still tracking down the Black Widow, but it was as if she had vanished. He had been away from home for three days, having gone on a business trip to a nearby city following her trail, and he couldn’t take Kate with him. He was supposed to return in two days, but he moved his flight forward.Kate was in the kitchen with Ara, who was only two weeks away from having her baby. Ara was holding Addy in her arms while Kate prepared cookies to satisfy her craving. Kate had just put the tray in the oven when she heard the sound of Bastien’s sports car.—Bastien! —she ran to the living room, and there he was, walking in.—My love!! —Kate threw herself into his arms. Bastien caught her, and she wrapped her legs around his hips, showering him with kisses.—I missed you so much —Kate said as Bastien laughed and kissed her back.—I missed you too, love. I missed you so much.