Roman's POV"Are you leaving already, sir?" The receptionist at the front desk of my office asked as I strode out of my office."Yeah, I've got somewhere important to be." I replied, handing Nathan my briefcase and car keys.My hands were tremoring so badly, and I knew I couldn't drive in that sort of nervous condition.I had no idea what I was supposed to do to salvage my ruined relationship with both Sofie and Damien.But most especially, with Sofie.The blossoming relationship that I had single-handedly destroyed because of my stupid ego and immaturity.Damien had also mentioned something about Sofie having complications with the pregnancy, but my head was too far up my ass for me to deduce what he was saying.I knew Sofie wouldn't easily forgive me even if I apologized but it was okay, because I brought it upon myself.If only I hadn't uttered such derogatory words toward her, if only I didn't give her a toxic response when she asked if I wanted kids in the future.She wasn't the

Roman's POV"Hey, man." I said into my phone as I took my seat on the swivel chair in the study.I was currently talking to Damien. Also, it had been three days since Sofie went missing.I had already filed a missing person report but still, there were no traces of her movement. I had also hired a team of renowned private investigators but all their efforts to find her proved to be nothing but futile.They were now implying that she must have been abducted, but we still haven't gotten any call from any one demanding a ransom.Strangely, she had also not been captured on any CCTV camera.I regretted not paying enough attention to her. I really did.For the past four days, I hadn't been to work because I couldn't bring myself to focus on other things but Sofie."So how are you holding up? Have you been able to sleep at all since the past four days?" He asked.I caught a glimpse of my bloodshot, sleep-ridden eyes through the gold nameplate plate on the table, which bore my initials, and

Roman's POVI massaged my temple as I patiently waited for Nana to finish what she was saying on the other end of the line.It had now been a week since Lana abducted Sofie.But I couldn't bring myself to tell my grandmother about it, because earlier that week, her oncologist had called to inform me that she was showing signs of being hypertensive. I didn't want to do anything that'll worsen her ailment, so I decided to keep mute.Inwardly, I hoped I wouldn't have to tell her in the future."Figlio, you're not saying anything. Is everything alright over there?" Nana asked, diverting my thoughts.I exhaled heavily. "There's nothing wrong, Nana. How are you doing?""I'm doing good, Romano. You've asked me this same question thrice now. Tell me the truth, my boy. Did something happen?" "No, ma. I'm serious. What could possibly happen? I'm just really tired right now because I was up all night reviewing a proposal." I lied seamlessly."Oh. Take care of yourself, caro. Don't push yoursel

Roman's POV"We can't just cancel the meeting with the Lazarda's last minute, sir." Nathan said over the phone, and I huffed.It was now the day I was to go to Lana's hideout to rescue Sofie. I had repeatedly gone over the plan the private investigators had made, and everything was now set.The thought of being reunited with Sofie and our baby after a long, torturous week made me somewhat nervous because we hadn't exactly parted on the best of terms.And I still didn't know the sort of devilish plan Lana had up her sleeve."Did you hear me say anything about cancelling the meeting?" I asked, blankly staring at the mirror."No, sir. But you said you are not coming in today, and I can't possibly go on your behalf." He replied."You will go to that meeting on my behalf, Nathan. You don't have to do anything other than to sign the documents. The company's attorney will go with you to guide you through the process of signing it, good day." I explained, and hung up.Next, I stared at my dis

Sofie's POV"Roman, please don't sleep. Don't leave me alone in this world. Don't even think of going anywhere without me!" I screamed when Roman groaned again and fluttered his eyes closed.With a painful growl, he weakly flapped his eyes open and threw me a small smile.He gasped as he slowly stretched his arm outward toward me. When he saw that it was pointless and he could not reach me, he groaned again and gave up."I'm going out for a smoke." Alexander said, and without as much as a backward glance, he exited the building.I had no idea why he was even there or what his relationship with Lana was, but at that moment, his presence wasn't important to me, Roman's life was.I burst into fresh tears as I watched him fight for his life on the floor, which was now a mini pool of his blood.I wanted to be by his side so bad. I wanted to reassure him that everything would eventually be fine, even though the future seemed bleak."If I can't have him, no one should." Lana changed as she r