dedicated

“Where is my nephew?” Passing the cup of coffee, I asked Trina.

“He is with mom.” She sighed with relief when her muscles started to absorb the coffee. She has been awake since last night. As soon as George and Trina got the news of Anna and the accident, they rushed to the police station. Daniel and Norma as well as Zippy needed help, so they stayed in hospital, and I took the bail paper to get Anna. My sister has taken her vows seriously. She is with George through every situation.

“And the dog?”

“His name is Zippy.” She glared at me. “They actually drugged him to sleep so that they could get Jamie.”

I chuckled. There is no room for doubt. That dog is feisty. I have seen his ears getting in an alert mood whenever he is alone with kids. My boys are lucky to have him.

My boys.

Sounds better.

“Ryan is taking care of Zippy.” Trina was proud of her son. Ryan behaves like the elder brother to Jamie and Zippy. Protective.

I nodded and checked the presence of any nurse around us. Trina needs to sleep, but The rush caught my attention. I glimpsed, the old head nurse… Sophia. Yes, that's what her name is. I have been here so many times that now, I know her name. Even I talk to her sometimes. She is like a mother to Mark Rogers.

Leaving Trina, I walked carefully toward her. I know, I am not a doctor. But maybe she could share her thoughts with me. She is a nurse, admittedly. So, there is no sharing of a patient's secret, but maybe she can share her concern with me. Maybe a patient who needs blood, and maybe that patient and I share the same blood group. Everything is a maybe now. I can't take the risk of upsetting the woman dear to Mark Rogers… The man whom I have been trying to contact because that man is untraceable. Where the hell he lives? No information of mansion, nothing.

“Can I help you with something, Sophia?” I tapped the shoulder of the head nurse, and she took her time to turn. She should retire herself from this job. Why does she require this job when Mark Rogers has her back?

She eyed me. “Yes… A child is crying for his mother, high fever, and his father is ready to sue the hospital.” She sighed with frustration. “I remember you told me you are a lawyer, but you don't practice.”

I nodded, carefully looking at her.

“Handle him for a while, until the mother arrives?” She asked me with no hope of co-operation. Well, even I prefer not to handle a manic. I have a sister who requires rest. But…

Wait!

“Who is the father?” I asked as soon as I heard the raging voice. No one dares to sue the hospital run by Mark Rogers. Only one, who is equal to him, or opposite to him.

“James Carter.” She gave me the 'i-know-everything' look. Does she know everything? I have no second thoughts about Mark Rogers working with James Carter. The moneymaker man is loaded. Even I remember that bodyguard of Anna was in the signature uniform of Rogers Security Firm.

Does Mark Rogers share everything with his mother figure?

Does she know my past with the Carter family?

“Son?” I questioned her, remembering kidnapped Jamie and as well As Dean. Which one is here? James never hides his love for the son of Dr Anastasia Harrington. Which Anna is needed here? Because James calls Dr Harrington Anna instead of Stacey.

“Yeah, 1 and half years old.” She mumbled. “I am not advertising this anymore. Are you helping us?”

I am not leaving this chance.

“Of course.” I grinned at the thought of annoying the James Carter. I politely asked him for a job, and he denied it. I could have blackmailed him but I chose peace. But then, James Carter is known as an impatient man. He throws money and doesn't waste his time. He claims that he invest in time.

Impatiently, I approached him with the hope of seeing my Anna. I know she is desperate to see Daniel. And, now Jamie is here. So, she has doubled the reason to be here.

James Carter is yelling at the doctor. I know her. When Ryan had pneumonia, She treated him. She does a good job. So, Jamie is in safe hands.

“Your son is not letting anyone touch him. We need his mother.” Dr Rosio Morris was calm, like she understood the agony of a father who is afraid to lose his child.

Does it mean Anna is not here?

I parked the car outside the house and looked around. I see no sign of a bodyguard. I have known carter since the start of my adult life. They have a separate depart dedicated to the protection of the members of the Carter family. That department includes their extender family members as well. So, where is the bodyguards when Anna was attacked? Someone poised her, Daniel as well the dog, knowing that the dog is dangerous. Well, George made sure that Zippy is cute just by name, not with the attack skills.

George even made sure to train Zippy with dogs of William Animal society, which are known to provide killer dogs to Mark Roger. Somewhere, George was getting ready for worse. Damn! My brother-in-law is dedicated to his best friend… and his wife.

I jogged to the house but stopped when I noticed that silhouettes peeking from the window.

Am I in the right house?

“Who are you?” A girl yelled from inside, like she is protecting her territory. She is still inside, I cannot see her properly since she is behind the curtains.

“I think I am in the wrong house…” I tried to control my laugh. “Can you tell me, where is the previous owner of the house?”

I noticed her little figure didn't do anything. She sat with doing nothing. I assumed she is still staring at me… with anger, again assuming.

“Annie… Not everyone is bad.” That melodious voice echoed, that never allows me to sleep. And, soon, the door opened. But there is no Anna.

I see a boy… Standing at the door, next side the glass door, staring at me with scepticism. He is joined by a girl. And, They are trying to scare me with their glare.

And, they failed.

“Let me see.” Anna walked to the door.

The Anna, in apron. Her black hairs are covered in flour. She smells of Baked cookies. The house smells cookies. And, the kids… They are twins. Her twins. She has twins. Alive twins. Two kids together. Live. Breathing. Healthy.

Seeing them, together, at the door… Gave birth to the thought of returning to her, to them, after finishing my job of the day.

I never realized I wanted a family, until now.

“We were leaving to meet Daniel. I think Trina needs to rest.” Anna politely smiled.

“Who are they?” I pointed at glaring twins.

“Oh…” Anna looked at them, with love. “This is Anneliese and Jameson…you can call them Annie and Jace.” she looked at the Twins. “Be nice to him.”

I chuckled. James… She is obsessed with this name. “You have Jameson and James jr.” I raised my eyebrow. What is this James has that I don't have? I am younger than him. I respect her. I can give her a better life… Even, I don't have a problem with her kids. I would love to pamper them with love. I would love to see Anna carrying my child and these kids welcoming my kids.

“I didn't name him.” She looked away in anger. This is the first time, I see her like this… Angry with the mention of James. Does it mean she is making progress?

“Jamie is hospitalised.” I patiently told her, to see her reaction.

Her eyes widened and she threw the apron away. “Annie, Sweetie… And Jace, Baby…. We need to go to your baby brother.” She cooed them without hurrying like She knows how to handle kids.

“Is he fine?” The boy asked his mother.

“Yes… He is. He wants his mommy and sister and brother.” Interrupting them, I took the arm of Jace and looked at Anna for permission. I know, she doesn't know driving.

Nodding, she fixed her glasses. She doesn't need to do this. She looks perfect. She walked out of the house with two seats for the twins, out of which belongs to Ryan. This means that George was here last night.

“Mom….” The Carter daughter yelled and run towards Anna.

The only thing Anna did was hug her tight and cry. A reunion. Mother and daughter. Their tired figure relaxed in each other arms.

“He is not well… Grandma, tried to hurt him.” She complained like a kid. “He has been crying since last night…”

“I am here…” Anna wiped the tears away with her sleeves. “Can you take care of your sibling?”

The questions to her daughter caught everyone's attention. Steeping away, she noticed two kids just behind her mother.

"They are...."

“Annie and Jace.” Anna cut off and walked inside the room.

“I didn't know about them.” James Carter followed her, but Anna ignored him.

“You know nothing… "She taunted him. “Do you want them as well?” She stopped and questioned him.

“No… We…” James couldn't complete his statement.

“Dad… Who is she?” An annoying voice joined the drama.

Seeing the teenage boy, Anna looked away and finally entered the room. Anna know him. He is Dean Harrington.

“Dean, I told you. It is not the time to talk.” James was desperate. He wants to talk to Anna. No, this shouldn't happen. He would manipulate her. George knows this… I know this.

“Mr Carter… I think you should take care of him.” I pointed at the angry Teenage boy. “He is capable of damaging the scenario.”

James looked at me before walking to Dean….his son.

“I am sorry… Anna. But this is for you… For us.” I mentally apologised and concentrated on the Three kids of Anna. How to convince them now?

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