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Stefan hurried to the company as fast as he could. He didn't know why he felt such urgency, but he feared that something had happened to Katia.He ascended to the 30th floor, where Madeleine was already waiting for him in her office.He was surprised to see the brunette sitting at her desk.He looked to the right side of the floor and found Madeleine seated at her desk. She gestured for him to come to the meeting room.He walked into the room while buttoning up his jacket. He entered the room, and two minutes later, Madeleine entered as well. She closed the door behind her and nervously played with her hands.She wasn't sure if what she was about to do was right, but only he could keep Katia away from that man."What I say here must not leave this room. Katia would kill me if she found out I told you," Madeleine clarified before beginning."Of course, tell me," he spoke seriously, gesturing with one hand while the other remained in his pocket."Five years ago, that man worked in the D
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Before lunchtime, Katia went to the bathroom to splash some water in her eyes.She was tired and could not understand why the Health Department always refused to pay for the treatment of her little boy's illness.Dario, the photographer and father of Adrien's best friend, had advised her to reapply for the treatment but she refused. She would not put up with another rejection.And then the man had told her to stop by her father's pharmacy to pick up Adrien's medications. She splashed water on her face and stood looking at herself in the mirror with her hands resting on the marble wash counter.She closed them, while her breathing was ragged.She heard the bathroom door open but still, she uncovered her eyes until she felt hands touching her belly from behind. As she looked in the mirror, her eyes showed terror as she saw that it was Albert Johson."Let me go," she demanded, as she tried to free herself from the grip that had grabbed one of her breasts and squeezed it. She closed her e
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" I thought you wouldn't come today," the man commented as Katia approached the counter."I'm sorry. Between leaving late and getting a bit distracted on the way... I wasn't sure if I'd make it in time," she apologized."Are Adri's medications from the last time working well?" He took the child's health card that Katia offered."Fortunately, yes.""Then he should start the treatment. That way, the medicine's effect will be stronger.""I can't afford it. Besides, it's too expensive, and they always reject it.""My son mentioned that to me," he said, looking at the computer. "Darío is worried that suddenly..." He trailed off, looking at the girl."Dario is very kind and cares a lot about Adri," she smiled. "I can tell you that Adri spent some time trying to set us up so that his grandson could become his brother," she laughed."Haha," the man laughed, moving away from the computer. "This kid... I think you should give it a try. My son cares about you a lot and loves your son just as muc
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Katia pulled her legs up onto the couch when she returned to the living room after putting her son to bed. She knew she shouldn't dwell on what had happened at Darío's father's pharmacy, but she couldn't help it. Who was the man who had taken him? Was it true that he was an undercover police officer?She hugged her knees and rested her head on them with a narrowed gaze. She never thought she would see him again after five years.She sighed slowly, still gazing into nothingness.In those moments, she wished Oscar were by her side, but she also felt grateful that Stefan had helped her when she needed it most.She was surprised to find herself thinking about him and shook her head to clear the memory of his hands on her body. It had only been a day, but she still had that sensation running through her back and intimate area.With each memory, she felt her breath catch, and her hand trailed down her body until suddenly the phone on the small table next to the couch rang, snapping Katia ou
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"You should have called us!" exclaimed the voice on the other end."Call you? Has something happened?" She moved away from her friend to speak more calmly."Eh? It's not about you, Katia. It's that your brother is telling me what happened with his girlfriend, and he's left with nowhere to sleep.""And where is he sleeping now?""At a friend's place. How are you, dear? And Adri?" The voice asked with affection."Right now, Adri is at school, and... well, for now, he's fine, as am I," she replied, sitting in a chair a little away from the camera. "And you, Mom?""Well, I'm doing fine for my age. They've asked me to accompany the students to Middlestone, and here I am, on the bus, talking to your brother, who I feel like giving a good scolding... oh my... what a kid! To think he's my oldest son..." Her mother spoke on the other end with a playful tone, making Katia smile. "Are you coming to visit us this summer, or are we not going to see you again this year?""Mom... you know that if I'
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As he had mentioned, Stefan "kidnapped" his secretary to have dinner with him that night.Despite her reluctance to accompany him, they picked up Adri from Kaia's apartment, and the three of them headed downtown where they entered a restaurant called 'La Mafia se sienta a la mesa'.It was a new themed restaurant in Seattle.In the heart of the city, families, couples, or friends could enjoy Italian-Mediterranean cuisine that surprised with its flavors, quality, and presentation, in a luxurious setting reminiscent of the best Scorsese, Al Pacino, De Niro, and Coppola movies. The decor had a more modern touch, with a wide variety of settings, creating different cozy spaces for a pleasant evening.At La Mafia, they had a main dining room and two private rooms for celebrations, one for 12 people, and another for 25, which was equipped with a projector for corporate meetings, celebrations...They sat by the window.— Pizza... pizza... — Adri said, moving his head and legs.The two adults
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Katia, Stefan, and Adri were strolling along the city beach.The child was a few meters ahead of them, enjoying himself while searching for shells and stones. She watched him, smiling at the sight of her happy child.Since meeting his aunts and grandparents, he couldn't stop asking about them. That day, she had lunch with her former classmates, and Stefan had stayed with Adri in the meantime.It seemed that they had become friends in the absence of the young woman with blue eyes.Despite not wanting her son to grow fond of the German, she couldn't forbid them from becoming friends. For the infant, it was his first time at the beach and traveling outside the city.Katia, upon seeing Adri stop and bend down, her smile widened. Stefan, on the other hand, was quieter than usual, and since she had joined them, he hadn't tried to provoke her as he always did.This change had occurred since he received a strange phone call minutes before Katia's arrival."Is something wrong?" she suddenly as
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She looked at him abruptly."What?!" she exclaimed, surprised and angry. "Is he insane or something? How could he even suggest such a thing?""No, I'm not insane, but I really need you to have it," he insisted."I will never, ever have a child with you!" she retorted, irritated."You're my wife," he pointed out. "Therefore, you must give me a child.""Never! I will never sleep with you again, let alone have your child!""Miss West," he grabbed her arms forcefully. "Don't make me do this the hard way.""Try it, and I'll report you," she said sternly."I'm just warning you," he let go and looked into her eyes. "If you don't, I will die."Those last words echoed in her head as if a bucket of cold water had been thrown on her in the middle of winter. On one hand, she didn't care what happened to him, but on the other hand, she felt her chest tightening and aching.What was happening to her?"We don't have to sleep together if you don't want to. We can do it through artificial insemination
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