They kept her under observation for the whole night.
The entire family remained in the private VIP wing of the hospital, refusing to leave her side. The air was heavy with tension, machines humming softly in the background as everyone waited… and prayed.
Lilith lay still on the bed, her small body covered gently, her breathing aided by the oxygen tube resting beneath her nose.
Then…
She began mumbling.
Dr. Leonid, who had been reviewing her charts, immediately looked up and moved closer.
"Wait…" he said quietly.
Everyone fell silent.
And then they heard it.
A voice.
Calm.
Soft.
Elegant.
It was not the broken, stuttering voice they knew.
It was clear.
Mature.
Beautiful.
It was Lilith's real voice… her grown voice.
"Lily loves Nikki very, very much…" she said.
The room froze.
Shock washed over every face.
Before anyone could process it—
The machine began beeping rapidly.
Loud.
Aggressive.
Dangerous.
"Everyone out, please!" Leonid shouted immediately.
"Lily?" Nikolai called, panic rising in his voice.
Her body suddenly began trembling violently, her legs kicking uncontrollably into the air.
"GET THE INJECTIONS!" a nurse yelled.
"Please go!" Leonid ordered again.
"No—no, no, no!" Nikolai refused, gripping her hand tightly.
But Taran, Yulian, and the other men rushed forward, dragging him back.
"LILY!" he screamed as they forced him out.
The doors shut.
Silence.
Heavy, suffocating silence.
"What the fuck just happened?" Darya whispered, shaken.
"I think… her brain is trying to break out," Taran said.
"Or maybe it's healing?" Vishal added uncertainly.
"Let's wait and hear from him," Alexxio said, though his voice lacked confidence.
They waited.
Meanwhile…
Sohan was already on the move.
Dressed in full battle gear, guns loaded, his expression cold and deadly.
They had finally found her.
Chhaya Ravencres.
Nikolai had given him the location, and they had been tracking her for weeks.
Now… it was time.
His men stood ready, weapons in hand.
Riyana stood in front of him.
He held her hand tightly and kissed it.
"I will be back, love," he said.
"Be careful… I just got you back," Riyana whispered.
He pulled her into a tight embrace before stepping away.
"Ready, Boss?" Rafael asked, a cigarette hanging from his lips.
Sohan nodded, popping gum into his mouth.
They moved.
Thirty minutes later…
They arrived at a dark, hidden location.
A hideout.
Guards were taken down instantly.
Gunshots echoed.
Sohan walked in like a king claiming what was his.
He kicked the door open.
"Hey, bitch!" he spat.
Chhaya sat there.
Her eyes widened.
Then—
He noticed.
Pictures.
His pictures.
All over the walls.
"Eww," he muttered in disgust.
"Hi, baby… it's so good to see you after so many years!" she said, her voice dripping with insanity.
She had completely lost her mind.
"You ruined my daughter's life!" Sohan roared.
She leaned back casually, sipping her drink.
"Hmmm… so what? It's my revenge. Riyana took you away from me, knowing how much I loved you. But nooo… you left me at the wedding altar, in my pretty dress… just to get her!" she snapped.
"You embarrassed me, Sohan. I hated her. I hate the bastards she birthed for you. I wanted to bear your children… not her."
Her eyes burned with obsession.
"So yes… I, Hossain Zarrin Mohan… we planned it. I felt so satisfied. I loved seeing your Gem shattered. I destroyed her brain."
Sohan's fists clenched.
"Good," she continued wickedly. "More people will destroy her. You think I haven't told them? The underworld knows about your secret Gem. They will kill you… you will hold the body of your Gem!"
She burst into manic laughter.
That was it.
"AHHHHH!" Sohan screamed, rage exploding.
He shot her.
Again.
And again.
And again.
Forty-five times.
Until—
"Calm down! She's out!" Troy shouted, grabbing him.
Sohan stood there, breathing heavily, eyes dark.
"The fuels are ready," Troy added.
Without another word, Sohan walked out.
His hands were stained with blood.
He flicked his cigarette to the ground.
Fire caught instantly.
The entire place burned.
Back at the hospital…
Three hours had passed.
6:09 AM.
No one had left.
They had all fallen asleep in the VIP wing, exhaustion finally taking over.
Then—
Lilith's eyes fluttered open.
The oxygen tube still rested on her nose.
Her head ached.
Weakly, she lifted her hand and tapped Nikolai's hair.
His eyes snapped open immediately.
He looked up.
Their eyes met.
"Hey, baby…" he whispered, kissing her forehead.
"N…N…Nikki?" she said weakly.
"Yes, Bambi," he replied softly.
"H…Hi… my N…N…Nikki…" she said, gently tapping his jaw.
"L…L…Lily… h…h…hungry…" she added.
"Of course, my love. Food is on the way," he said instantly.
Within minutes, everyone woke up.
"H…Hi e…e…everyone…" she greeted weakly.
"Morning, Lily," they replied warmly.
"B…B…Baba?" she asked.
"You want to talk to your father?" Arina asked.
She nodded.
Nikolai took his phone and dialed Sohan.
Meanwhile…
Sohan sat in a living room, drink in hand, silent.
Troy, Ishaan, Rezaul, and the boys sat around him.
"Boss… it's Nikolai," Troy said.
They connected it to the smart TV.
"Nikki… c…can Lily see Baba now?" her tiny voice came through.
Their eyes widened.
They saw her.
The oxygen tube.
The weakness.
"Hi Baba… H…hi M…Mumma…" Lilith said.
"Why is there an oxygen mask on her nose?" Ariz asked, alarmed.
"M…m…Mumma… L…Lily tired…" she said softly.
Nikolai took the phone.
She whispered something into his ear.
He kissed her forehead.
"Her brain levels were high yesterday. We heard her clear voice, but she…" he started.
"She what?" Sohan demanded, standing up.
"She lost control mentally. She tried to break out of it… but her brain levels went extremely high," Nikolai said.
"Mumma… L…Lily wants Ladoo!" she suddenly said.
"Of course, baby. We're coming, okay?" Riyana said immediately.
Lilith smiled and took the phone.
"One kiss for Baba…" she said, kissing the screen.
"One for Mumma… one for Bahis… one for Annie!"
Their hearts shattered.
"B…B…bye bye…" she said softly.
The call ended.
Silence filled the room.
Sohan sat down slowly, rubbing his face, exhausted.
No one spoke.
Three days later…
Nikolai sat on a rocking chair.
Lilith slept peacefully in his arms.
The mansion was quiet.
Then—
Cars pulled up outside.
Dr. Leonid entered.
With him were seven more doctors.
Three men.
Four women.
All carrying their medical bags.
They walked in calmly and took their seats, dressed in their coats.
Waiting.
For Nikolai.