Chapter 227

He kissed every inch of his son’s face—his cheeks, forehead, and tiny fingers—memorizing him, branding the feeling deep into his soul.

“Don’t cry! Heroes don’t cry!” Murtaza scolded, pouting as he wiped Murat’s tears with his small hands.

Murat laughed through his tears. “Really? Who said that?”

“Mommy!” Murtaza pointed toward Ayleen with a grin.

Murat looked at her—really looked at her. His heart swelled with indescribable gratitude.

His eyes locked with hers, and in that gaze lay every unsaid promise, every shared pain, and every dream they thought had been lost.

“Your mommy is a hero too.” His voice was thick with emotion as he leaned forward to kiss Murtaza’s forehead. “The biggest hero of all.”

Ayleen smiled back, tears shining in her eyes, knowing that at this moment, their family was whole again.

Murtaza giggled, playing with Murat’s hair. Berat wiped his tears, teasing them both, while Ibrahim Khan watched silently—his heart fi