Chapter 23 % Someone came … I thought it was help , I told the detective Lucian had called .
But instead , he pushed the car down the hill .
He knew were still not completely dead , thats why he did that .
I know , that man doesnt want any of us to get away from death that night .
He made sure , no one will survive the accident .
% Any way you can give us a hint about who you think he is ? he asked gently .
Perhaps … a possible suspect you personally knew ? }] I shook my head twice but stopped when a flash of memory crossed my mind .
I grabbed my forehead as the ache returned .
Lucian was fast , he caught me before I could fall .
Dont force it , he murmured .
This can wait .
It might damage your memory more if you push too hard .
I can manage , I said coldly .
This has to be solved .
If that man was still alive , then I was still in danger .
The Ducani family was , too .
I wasnt even sure if I had been the real target .
Chesca was there that night .
Maybe it was the Ducanis they were after … and Lorde was one of them .
He could be next./ I saw another shadow before I blacked out , I added .
Another ? Yeah .
Two of them .
One was a woman , long hair … she was the first to turn away .

She had a gun .
Her body was slim, while the two men … they were both muscular .
My gaze dropped to Lucians hand resting tightly on my shoulder , the grip growing harsher by the second .
I winced and pushed it off irritably .
Thats when he realized his anger had gotten the better of him .
Im sorry , he muttered , voice low and ashamed .
The detective typed something quickly on his phone , then gave me a small nod and a smile .
If you remember anything else , dont hesitate to call me , Mrs.
Ducani .
The more details we have , the faster we can close this case .
Once he left , Mommy entered the room carrying a tray of food , her face lit with a hopeful smile .
They said theyre bringing Lorde back to this room , she announced excitedly .
Relief washed over me .
My eyes shifted to Lucian , who stared into nothingness , deep in thought .
I narrowed my gaze at him .
You have someone in mind , I said , voice sharp .
Someone who had a motive to kill Chesca that night ? He looked at me , his jaw clenching hard .
He cleared his throat , his Adams apple bobbing up and down as he slowly nodded .
Who is it ? Mommy asked quickly .
I dont think Chesca was the target , Lucian said .
It was you , Hes .
I sat up straighter .
Why would it be me ? I had no enemies .
I wasnt even connected to you or the Ducanis back then .

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} But you were carrying my child .
Thats enough reason .
}] I fell silent .
In my memories , my pregnancy had been a secret something only the two of us , Chesca , and Mommy knew .
No one else .
Who else knew about the baby ? I whispered .
Lucian opened his mouth to answer , but a knock on the door cut him off .
Moments later , the nurses wheeled in Lordes hospital crib .
I scrambled off the bed so fast I almost fell , but Lucian caught me .
Careful , Hestia , he said .
He helped me across the room until I reached Lorde .
My chest cracked open at the sight of him , so small , so fragile .
Tears welled up as I clutched his tiny hand and pressed my forehead to his chest .
Lorde … My son .
Not just Lucians .
Not just someone I loved and raised .
} He was mine .
Please wake up , I whispered through my tears .
I promise … Mommys not leaving anymore .
Now that I know the truth , now that I remember everything , I have every reason to stay .
Ill understand everything you do .
Ill work hard until you love me again , until you accept me , until you want me to stay with you for the rest of your life.W Before , I stayed strong because I thought I had no right to claim him .
Because I believed I wasnt his biological mother .
But everything had changed now .

Please , wake up .
Mommys here , I whispered , pressing a kiss to his forehead .
After that , I didnt move from his side .
I stayed even while eating , making sure a part of my body touched his .
I wanted him to feel my warmth .
To know he wasnt alone .
I have to go for now , Lucian said quietly .
I need to do something important .
But Ill be back as soon as I can .
I nodded absently , my hand never leaving Lordes .
Lucian leaned down , kissed Lordes forehead , then pulled me into a hug , planting a kiss on top of my head .
! Dont force yourself to remember , he whispered .
Ill be back soon .
} The door clicked shut behind him , and the room fell into a heavy silence .
Mommy had already left earlier .
Now , it was just Lorde and me .
Maybe thats why I could finally breathe , and finally feel .
My heart ached for Chesca , for her death , for the betrayal we had unknowingly committed .
But my soul was breaking for another reason .
Lucian and I … Our marriage … 2/2 82.1 % 10 39 AM Lucian and 1 Our mariage … & It was just a contract after all .
Now that he knew Chescas death wasnt a random accident , he was doing everything he could to fight for her justice .
He left us to do that .
Left us behind when we needed him most .