The city buzzed with life as high-end cars pulled up in front of the mall. Inside one of them, Nora sat quietly, her fingers gently stroking her small belly. She was surrounded by all the girls—Aaila, Kyomi, Frya, Lisa, Imara, and Sora—with elite security guards trailing closely. Today wasn't just any outing. They were shopping for the baby.
"Look at all these cute onesies!" Frya squealed, holding up a tiny outfit with "Little Warrior" written across it.
Nora giggled softly, holding onto Aaila's hand. "Nora wants the one with bunnies," she said, her voice faint but full of joy. Morning sickness made her weak, but her happiness was radiant.
They picked baby clothes, socks, bottles, blankets, and two customized bracelets: one for her—Best Momma Nora, and one for Zayan—Best Daddy Zayan.
Lisa noticed Nora holding the bracelets tightly. "You okay?"
"Please," Nora whispered, "can we go meet Z now at that big place? I wanna give him this," she said, pointing to her chest.
When they stepped outside, Nora turned to everyone and bowed her head. "Thank you, everyone… Nora is grateful and thankful. I love you all."
The girls melted. Frya hugged her. "Awwww, we love you too, Nunu!"
Back at the company, Zayan and the boys worked tirelessly. Asher stayed back at the mansion, installing security systems for the orphanage. He smiled while watching the cameras. Isaac was teaching a toddler how to walk.
"Careful now…" Isaac said.
The baby giggled, taking wobbly steps toward him.
"Yayyyy! We're walking now!" Isaac cheered. Asher smiled softly.
At the company, Nora stood near the glass wall, watching the glowing skyline. Charlotte saw her from the corridor. Her fists clenched.
What's so special about her? she growled.
She whispered to one of the female staff to lure Nora to a room—but Neal overheard and sprinted to Zayan.
"Seriously?" Zayan's eyes turned cold as Neal nodded. Within minutes, he informed Mr. Oliver and Mr. Miro.
While the girls were looking for Nora, screams echoed down the corridor.
"You cut my bracelet? I'll kill you!" Nora screamed, sitting on top of Charlotte, punching her over and over.
"Nora, stop!" Kiernan yelled, trying to pull her back—but she shoved them all away.
Zayan ran in, wrapping his arms around her tightly.
"Zayan! She cut my bracelet! MY MOMMY BRACELET!"
"Love, calm down—please," he whispered, but she kept struggling. Kyomi shouted, "Zayan! We don't have the injection!"
Aaila called Royce. Asher intercepted him mid-run. "Where you going?"
"It's Nora!" Royce yelled.
"Get in!" Asher shouted, driving like a madman.
They burst into the office. Aaila quickly injected Nora. Her body fell limp, tears streaking her cheeks.
"This… for you," Nora mumbled, handing Zayan the bracelet before passing out.
Zayan held her on his lap, kissing her head gently.
In another room, Mr. Miro stormed up to Charlotte and slapped her.
"I warned you! You've just risked everything!"
Meanwhile, Zayan stood in Mr. Oliver's office, darkness in his tone.
"You know I can end this partnership now, shut this company down, right?"
Mr. Oliver stammered, "Y… yes, sir…"
"Call Miro."
In the hall, Sora stood beside Charlotte.
"You really tried it, huh?" Sora slapped her hard. "If I wanted, I could end you. But I'll let you walk—barely."
"Please… stop…" Charlotte sobbed.
Nora slowly stirred. "Z…? Ash…? Where is everyone?" she mumbled.
She spotted Zayan's bracelet. Picking it up, she wandered down the hall.
A staff member greeted her. "Mrs. Kai, do you need anything?"
"Where is everyone?"
"The conference room—come, I'll take you."
The room hushed as she entered.
She walked up to Zayan and poked his shoulder. "Z?"
"Yes, darling?" he turned.
She gently slipped the bracelet onto his wrist. "See? Best Daddy Z," she smiled proudly.
Everyone melted.
"Wanna go now?" Zayan asked.
She nodded, and he crouched down. "Hop on."
Nora giggled as he carried her on his back. "I got cute, cute little baby things!"
Zayan chuckled, his heart full.
Back at the mansion, everyone helped unpack the baby items. Nora and Zayan sat on their bed, surrounded by baby shoes, clothes, and toys, laughing like kids.
A week passed. The issue was resolved with strict conditions: Charlotte banned, partnership salvaged under heavy apology, and security doubled.
With bags packed once again, the Kai family was headed to Paris.
But this time, Nora held a secret in her belly and a glowing smile on her face.