Chapter 226

The words barely escaped his parched lips, but they echoed in Ayleen’s soul. His hand, frail yet determined, rose to cup her cheek. Their souls connected again.

Your smiles are my strength.

I have got hope from them only.

Even if the world is cruel to me,

My haven is in your smiles.

Life has become very beautiful;

Where else can heaven be?

Tears slipped down Ayleen’s cheeks faster. “You fought for us. For me. You came back.”

Murat’s breath hitched. He had come back but had he lost too much?

His gaze shifted downward, hesitating. His brows furrowed.

“Our baby?” His voice broke on the word baby, fear lacing his tone. “Is…is our baby okay?”

Ayleen’s breath caught. She looked down, realizing his confusion. A soft, bittersweet smile formed on her lips.

“He’s at home with his grandfather,” she said softly. “I was on my shift when Dr. Minhaas called. I came