Arab executive pays a homeless African woman to have his child, when the baby is born THE SHOCK CAME

He was a billionaire with everything money could buy, except for the one thing he truly wanted: a child. When Arab executive Michael Rahman met Aisha Kamara, a struggling woman from West Africa with no home, no family, and no future, to him it was just a transaction. She would have the baby, take the money, and disappear from his life forever.

But what he didn't know was that this child would change everything. And when the baby was finally delivered, the truth left him completely shocked. What happened in that delivery room?

What secret had been hidden all along? And how would Michael handle the consequences of a deal he thought was simple? Stay with us until the end of this gripping story; you won't believe the twist that awaits.

Before we begin, make sure to subscribe to the channel, like this video, and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single episode of our most thrilling stories. Michael Rahman sat in his towering glass office in downtown New York, the city lights flickering behind him. The weight of his wealth was undeniable.

He owned businesses across the Middle East and America, had investments in oil, tech, and real estate, and lived a life most could only dream of. But despite all his success, there was one thing missing: a child. For years, Michael had wanted an heir, someone to carry on his name and legacy.

But relationships had never been his strong suit. His ex-fiancée had left him after realizing he would always prioritize business over family. Love had never interested him, but legacy—that was non-negotiable.

So he decided to take matters into his own hands. He needed someone to bear his child: no emotional attachments, no legal complications, no strings attached—just a clean, business-like agreement. That's when he found Aisha Kamara.

Aisha had come to America from Sierra Leone, hoping for a better life, but the streets of New York had been unkind to her. She had lost her job, had no legal papers, and was now living in a shelter, struggling to survive. One cold evening, as she stood outside a convenience store trying to warm her hands, a sleek black limousine pulled up in front of her.

The tinted window rolled down, and a well-dressed man in a suit stepped out. It was Michael Rahman. She recognized him immediately; his face was all over business magazines and financial news.

"Get in," he said, his deep voice leaving no room for negotiation. Aisha hesitated. She had heard stories about men like him—powerful and ruthless.

But hunger gnawed at her stomach, and the warmth of the limo's interior was too tempting to ignore. She stepped inside. The ride was silent at first, except for the faint hum of the engine.

Michael studied her with his sharp, calculating eyes. "I have a proposition for you," he finally said. Aisha straightened in her seat.

"What kind of proposition? " He leaned forward, his hands clasped together. "I need a child.

You need money. Let's help each other. " Her breath caught.

"You want me to have your baby? " Yes," his answer was firm, unapologetic. "I will cover all medical expenses.

You will live in a private apartment with full security. Once the child is born, you will receive a generous financial settlement and be free to go. " Aisha's hands trembled slightly.

This was insane; this was crazy. But was it worse than the life she was living now? She had nothing—no family, no job, no home—and here was this billionaire offering her a way out.

She swallowed hard. "How much? " Michael smirked; he knew she would ask.

"$1 million. " Her heart nearly stopped. $1 million!

That money could change her life forever. She could return to Africa and start over. She could build a future.

But was she really willing to sell her body for it? Aisha took a deep breath. This was not about dignity anymore; this was about survival.

Looking into Michael's unwavering gaze, she nodded. "I’ll do it. " Michael extended his hand; a deal was made.

Neither of them knew that this deal would change their lives in ways they could never have imagined. And when the baby was finally born, everything they thought they knew would come crashing down. Michael had always been a man of precision; every decision he made was calculated, every deal airtight.

This was no different. The contract lay in front of Aisha, thick and intimidating, filled with legal terms that stripped the situation of any human warmth. She ran her fingers over the paper, feeling the weight of what she was about to sign.

"This contract outlines everything," Michael said, his tone businesslike. "You will live in a private apartment for the duration of your pregnancy. You will have access to the best medical care.

In return, once the child is born, you will receive your payment and leave—no further contact. " Aisha swallowed hard; there was something unsettling about how detached he was. To him, this was no different than closing a high-stakes business deal.

"You don't want to be involved at all? " she asked hesitantly, meeting his sharp gaze. Michael's expression didn't change.

"That's not part of the agreement. " Something in her chest twisted, but she ignored it. What choice did she have?

She was alone in a foreign country with no home, no job, no future, and now $1 million was sitting in front of her, waiting for her signature. Her hands trembled slightly as she picked up the pen. Taking a deep breath, she pressed the tip to the paper and signed her name.

A deal was made. Two days later, she arrived at the penthouse Michael had arranged for her. The sheer size of the apartment was overwhelming.

Floor-to-ceiling windows displayed the city skyline in all its brilliance. The furniture was modern and luxurious, the kind she had only seen in magazines. The bedroom alone was.

. . Larger than any place she had ever lived, she ran her hands over the pristine marble counters in the kitchen, then trailed her fingers along the silk sheets of the bed.

Everything was perfect, untouched, and yet, despite the extravagance, the space felt sterile, cold. She was alone; the staff was polite but distant. The security detail ensured that no one got too close to her.

Even the doctor who came for her first checkup was all business—there were no friendly conversations, no warmth, just routine procedures. Days passed, and the reality of her new life settled in. She had everything she could ever need: clothes, gourmet food, private medical care, but the loneliness weighed heavily on her.

She had traded her freedom for security, and now she was trapped in a gilded cage. Then, one evening, as she stood on the balcony staring out at the endless city lights, her phone rang—a private number. She hesitated before answering.

“Aisha? ” Michael's deep voice came through. It was the first time he had called her directly.

She tensed. “Yes? ” There was a pause.

“I want to make sure everything is going as planned. ” His voice was as cold as ever, but there was something else—something almost hesitant. She glanced around the luxurious apartment.

The emptiness echoed around her. “Yes, everything is fine. ” Another pause.

“Good,” he said, then added, almost as an afterthought, “I'll check in again soon. ” And just like that, the call ended. Aisha stared at the phone, a strange feeling settling in her chest.

For the first time, she wondered if Michael was truly as indifferent as he wanted her to believe. But there was no time to dwell on it; the baby was growing, the months were passing, and soon this arrangement would come to an end. Neither of them knew that when the child arrived, everything would change.

Michael had never been a man to second-guess his decisions; every choice he made was final, every deal unshakable. And yet, as he sat alone in his office late that night, staring at the city lights stretching endlessly before him, he found himself dialing a number he had no reason to call. “Aisha,” the phone barely rang before she answered.

“Hello? ” Her voice was quiet, uncertain. Michael hesitated.

He wasn't sure what he wanted to say. It wasn't like him to check in on things personally—especially not on a matter he had already paid others to handle. “Is everything going as planned?

” he asked finally, keeping his voice even. A brief silence, then— “Yes. ” He could tell she was lying.

He wasn't sure how, but something in her tone made him certain. “Good,” he said, about to hang up, but at the last moment, something stopped him. “If you need anything, let the staff know.

” There was another pause, as if she was caught off guard. “All right. ” He ended the call before she could say more.

What was he doing? This wasn't his problem; this was business. And yet, for the first time in a long time, something about this deal felt different.

Aisha stared at her phone long after the call ended. Michael Ramen was a mystery—cold, distant, but also watching. She had spent her life being ignored, unseen, and yet somehow this powerful man had reached out to her.

Why? She shook her head; it didn't matter. None of this was real; this was just an arrangement, a temporary situation.

Still, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was shifting. As the weeks passed, the pregnancy progressed. The doctor visits became more frequent, her body changing in ways that both fascinated and terrified her.

The child inside her was growing, strong, healthy. One night, as she stood in front of the mirror, her hands rested on her swollen belly. “Who are you going to be?

” she whispered, feeling the baby kick in response. She should have felt relieved that the pregnancy was going smoothly. Soon she'd have the money and could start a new life far away from this cold, lonely world.

But deep down, she felt something else—something she hadn't allowed herself to feel in a long time: attachment. Michael avoided thinking about Aisha. He threw himself deeper into work, attending high-stakes meetings, flying across the world, making deals that cemented his empire.

But no matter how busy he was, she lingered in the back of his mind. It didn't make sense; she was just a means to an end. And yet, every now and then, he found himself checking the security reports from the penthouse, making sure she was okay.

One night, after another long day, he poured himself a drink and sat by the window of his private suite, letting the silence stretch around him. Then, for a reason he couldn't understand, he picked up his phone. “Aisha?

” He called her name immediately. “Michael? ” Her voice was surprised but not unwelcoming.

He cleared his throat. “How are you feeling? ” She hesitated.

“Fine. ” But this time he could hear the truth beneath the word; she wasn't fine. She was alone, and so was he.

For the first time, Michael wondered if this arrangement had become something else entirely—something neither of them had expected and neither of them was prepared for. What would happen next? Because soon, the baby would arrive, and with it, a truth neither of them was ready to face.

Michael was a man who built walls—walls so high that no one could climb them, not even himself. Feelings were a distraction; emotions were a weakness. That was why he built his empire with ruthless precision, keeping everything in his life controlled, planned, and predictable.

But Aisha Kamara had become the one variable he couldn't ignore. At first, he had convinced himself that his occasional check-ins were just due diligence. He had paid a fortune for this arrangement, after all.

It only made sense that he ensured the pregnancy was progressing well. and yet, as the months passed, his thoughts drifted to her more than they should have. He kept it professional, of course: short calls, brief updates, nothing personal.

But each time he hung up the phone, a strange discomfort settled in his chest; an unfamiliar feeling he couldn't shake. And then one night, the call came—a name that changed everything. Aisha had been restless all day; her pregnancy was in its final stage, and each movement of the baby inside her felt stronger, more urgent, as if the child was as impatient as she was.

Despite the luxury surrounding her—the finest silk sheets, the gourmet meals, the best medical care—she felt trapped. She missed fresh air; she missed laughter; she missed being a person, not just a body carrying a billionaire's future heir. More than anything, she missed Michael.

That realization hit her like a slap. What was wrong with her? Michael Raman was not a kind man; he was cold, distant, calculating.

He had made it clear from the start this was a transaction, not a relationship. But then why did her heart race whenever he called? Why did she find herself waiting for the sound of his deep, commanding voice, even if it was only to ask how the pregnancy was progressing?

She shouldn’t care, but she did. And as she lay in bed that night, staring at the ceiling, the first contraction hit. A sharp pain tore through her abdomen, and she gasped, clutching her stomach.

She knew it was coming, but not this fast. Panic surged through her. She was alone.

The staff was downstairs, but there was no one with her—no family, no friends. And in that moment, her instincts took over. She reached for her phone.

She didn’t call the doctor; she didn’t call the hospital; she called Michael. Michael had just arrived home after another endless day of meetings when his phone vibrated in his pocket. He frowned; it was past midnight.

No one called him at this hour—at least, no one who wasn't discussing multi-million dollar deals. Then he saw the name on the screen: Aisha. Something in his chest tightened.

He answered immediately. “What’s wrong? ” At first, he only heard her breathing—fast, panicked.

Then her voice came through, shaking. “It’s happening. ” Michael’s mind, usually so sharp and in control, went blank for a moment.

He didn’t know what she meant. Then, as the weight of her words sank in, his body moved before his brain could catch up. “Where are you?

” he demanded, already grabbing his keys. “The apartment. ” “I—I don’t know what to do!

” “Don’t move,” he ordered. “I’m coming. ” And for the first time in his life, Michael Raman felt true fear.

The drive to the penthouse was a blur. Michael barely remembered speeding through the city, running red lights, honking at slow drivers. His mind was singularly focused: get to Aisha.

By the time he reached the apartment, the staff had already called the doctor, but Michael ignored everyone as he rushed inside. And there she was. Aisha sat on the edge of the bed, her face pale, sweat clinging to her forehead.

Her arms cradled her stomach as another contraction hit her, her entire body trembling. Michael had seen many things in his life. He had witnessed billion-dollar deals crumble, had been in rooms with kings and presidents, had seen empires fall.

But nothing, nothing had ever made him feel as helpless as seeing her in pain. “Aisha,” he breathed, stepping closer. She looked up at him, her eyes filled with something he couldn't name: relief, fear, trust.

“I didn’t know who else to call,” she whispered. That admission did something to him. Without thinking, he knelt beside her, his hands reaching out to support her trembling shoulders.

“I’m here,” he murmured, his voice softer than he had ever heard it before. Aisha let out a shaky breath, gripping his hand like a lifeline. And just like that, everything changed.

The next few hours were a whirlwind. The private doctor arrived, and the medical team set up everything they needed. The contractions became stronger, and Aisha’s pain only grew.

Michael refused to leave her side. She squeezed his hand through every contraction, her nails digging into his skin, but never letting go. “It’s almost time,” the doctor announced.

Michael swallowed hard, his free hand brushing damp curls from Aisha’s forehead. “You’re strong,” he murmured. “You’ve got this.

” Aisha let out a weak laugh. “That’s the first nice thing you’ve ever said to me. ” Michael smirked.

“Don’t get used to it. ” But as another contraction hit, her face contorted in pain, and all the humor disappeared. He had never felt so powerless.

All he could do was hold her hand and stay, and so he did. Hours later, a newborn’s cry filled the room. Aisha collapsed against the pillows—exhausted but relieved.

The baby’s wails were strong, healthy. Michael let out a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding. Then the doctor’s voice cut through the moment.

“Wait. ” Michael stiffened. “What?

” Something in the doctor’s tone sent ice through his veins. The nurses whispered among themselves, their faces confused. The doctor turned to Michael, hesitation in his expression.

“There’s something unusual. . .

” Michael’s pulse hammered. “Unusual? How?

” The doctor looked between him and Aisha before carefully lifting the baby for them to see. And that’s when Michael’s world stopped. Aisha gasped, covering her mouth.

Michael stared because the child in front of him—the baby he had paid a fortune to have—was not what he expected. Not at all. And in that moment, everything he thought he knew came crashing down.

The silence in the room was suffocating. The newborn’s cries filled the air, but Michael barely heard them. His entire body had gone rigid, his sharp eyes locked on the tiny infant in the doctor’s arms.

Aisha’s breathing was ragged, her exhausted body still recovering from the pain of childbirth, but. . .

Even in her weakened state, she felt it too—something was wrong. She forced herself to lift her head, her heart pounding. "What?

What is it? " The doctor hesitated, glancing between her and Michael before finally speaking. "The child.

. . " He cleared his throat.

"Mr Rahman, the baby does not resemble you. " The words struck Michael like a blow. His eyes narrowed, his entire posture stiffening.

"What the hell are you talking about? " His voice was low, controlled, but there was an underlying danger in it. The doctor turned the baby slightly, allowing them both to see clearly, and that's when Aisha gasped.

Michael's mind struggled to process what he was seeing. The baby had bright, piercing blue eyes—not the deep brown he had expected, not the rich dark tones that matched his Middle Eastern heritage. Blue.

The rarest shade, almost unnatural against the soft brown of the child's skin. Michael took a step forward, his face a mask of disbelief. "That's impossible.

" Aisha could barely breathe. "Michael, I—" His head snapped toward her. His stare was like steel—sharp and unrelenting.

"Explain. " Aisha swallowed hard. "I.

. . I don't know.

" Her voice trembled with raw confusion. "I don't understand. " Michael turned back to the doctor.

"Run a paternity test. Now. " The doctor nodded quickly, already preparing the necessary materials.

Michael felt like the room was closing in on him. His heartbeat thundered in his ears, his mind racing through the possibilities. This wasn't just some fluke; this wasn't something that could be brushed aside.

This was his child—or was it? The test results would take hours; hours that felt like days. Michael remained in the hospital room, his towering figure positioned by the window, his arms crossed tightly over his chest.

The shadows from the city lights flickered against his sharp features, making him look more distant, more unreadable than ever. Aisha lay in bed, silent, her arms cradling the baby protectively. She felt his rage even though he hadn't said a word since the doctor left.

And yet, behind that anger was something deeper, something more terrifying—doubt. A doubt that cut deeper than any betrayal. Finally, she spoke, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Michael, you have to believe me. I never—" His cold laugh cut her off. "Believe you?

" He turned to face her, his eyes unreadable. "You expect me to believe this is my child when the first thing I see is a reason to question everything? " She flinched, tears burning behind her eyes, but she refused to let them fall.

"I don't know why his eyes are blue, but I swear to you, I have never been with another man. " Michael's jaw clenched, his fingers curling into fists at his sides. He wanted to believe her—God, he wanted to—but men like him didn't believe in coincidences.

Everything in his life was calculated, controlled, and this—this was chaos. His child. His heir.

Could not have another man's blood. Hours later, the doctor returned. Michael stood up immediately, his entire body tense.

"Tell me. " The doctor hesitated for a fraction of a second—one second too long. Michael's blood turned to ice.

"Say it. " The doctor exhaled and handed him the results. "Mr Rahman, the child is yours.

" The room spun. Aisha gasped, her hands clutching the blanket covering her. "I.

. . I told you.

" But Michael barely heard her; his mind was still reeling. How? If the child was his, then why?

The doctor cleared his throat. "However, there is something unusual. .

. " Michael snapped his head up. "What now?

" The doctor placed the report down on the table. "The baby's DNA does match yours, but there is a rare genetic marker that explains his eye color. " Michael's mind raced.

A mutation? The doctor nodded. "Not exactly.

It's a recessive gene. Someone in your lineage must have had blue eyes. It's rare in Arab genetics, but not impossible.

The trait may have been dormant for generations, only to emerge now. " Aisha let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. "So he really is yours?

" Michael looked down at the sleeping infant in her arms—his son, a child carrying his bloodline, his name, but with eyes that told another story. Michael's throat tightened. For the first time in his life, he felt something foreign, something dangerous—fear.

Not fear of failure, not fear of business deals collapsing, but fear of this tiny, innocent human who had just entered his life and already held more power over him than he was willing to admit. Aisha watched Michael closely. She expected relief; she expected him to be happy.

Instead, she saw something else entirely. He was staring at the baby like he was staring at a stranger. A lump formed in her throat.

"Michael. . .

" He didn't respond. Instead, he turned and walked toward the door, and without another word, he left. Aisha sat there, stunned.

She had just given birth to his child, the child he had paid her to carry, the child he had wanted so badly, and yet now that the baby was here, he was running. Tears welled in her eyes—not from pain, not from exhaustion, but from heartbreak. Because for a brief moment, before everything fell apart, she had allowed herself to believe that maybe, just maybe, Michael Rahman had a heart after all.

And now she wasn't so sure. Michael drove through the city in silence. His grip on the steering wheel was tight; his thoughts a tangled mess.

The child was his—his—and yet, as much as he tried to accept it, something inside him wouldn't let go of the doubt. The feeling that his life had just taken a turn he wasn't prepared for. Because this was never supposed to be about feelings.

But now, now there was a child, a woman he couldn't seem to ignore, and a truth he wasn't ready to face—that maybe, just maybe, he wasn't as cold as he once believed. thought he was, and that scared him more than anything. Michael Raman had built his entire life on control.

Every decision, every deal, every move he made was carefully calculated. There was no room for mistakes, no space for emotions, and yet here he was, running. His hands tightened on the steering wheel as he sped through the empty streets of New York.

His mind was a battlefield of thoughts crashing into one another, each demanding answers he didn't have. The child was his; his, the test confirmed it. There was no question, no deception, no mistake.

Then why did he feel like his world had just imploded? Because this wasn't just about blood; it was about attachment, and Michael Raman had spent his entire life avoiding exactly that. Aisha sat in the hospital bed, staring at the door that Michael had walked out of.

Her body ached from labor, exhaustion weighing down on her, but none of it compared to the crushing weight in her chest. She had just given birth to his child—the child he had paid her to carry—and yet the moment the baby was placed in her arms, she had stopped thinking about the money. She had stopped thinking about the deal.

All she could think about was the tiny, fragile life she had just brought into the world, the way the baby clung to her as if she were the only thing that mattered. And now Michael was gone. She swallowed hard, pressing a kiss to her newborn son's forehead.

"I won't let you feel unwanted," she whispered. She had spent her whole life being discarded; she wouldn't let that happen to her child, not even if his father was a billionaire. Michael didn't go home that night.

He found himself parked outside one of his luxury penthouses, but he didn't get out. He sat in his car, staring blankly at the skyline, unable to shake the feeling clawing at his chest. He had always believed money could solve anything, but money didn't prepare him for this.

Money didn't prepare him for the storm of emotions running through his veins: fear, anger, doubt, and something far more dangerous—regret. Regret for walking away, for making her feel like she had gone through it alone, for looking at his own child and feeling something he never thought himself capable of: fear of love. Because that was the truth, wasn't it?

This wasn't about the blue eyes; this wasn't about genetics or bloodlines; this was about attachment. This was about a woman who had unknowingly stepped into his life and disrupted everything he thought he knew, and this was about a child—his child—who in the span of a few hours had managed to shake the foundation of the walls he had spent a lifetime building. Michael exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair.

He had a choice: he could stay in this car, convince himself that none of this mattered, that he didn't care, or he could do what terrified him the most—he could go back. Aisha sat up when she heard the door creak open. She turned her head, heart pounding, as Michael stepped back into the room.

He looked different. The always composed, always controlled billionaire looked like a man at war with himself. For a long moment, neither of them spoke.

Then Michael took a slow step forward, his sharp eyes locking onto hers. "I shouldn't have left. " Aisha blinked.

Had she imagined those words? She clutched the baby closer to her chest. "But you did.

" Michael exhaled, dragging a hand down his face before running it through his already disheveled hair. "I didn't know how to handle it. " A bit of a laugh escaped her lips.

"You mean you didn't know how to handle feeling something? " His jaw clenched, but he didn't deny it. Instead, he looked at the baby, the child he had tried to keep himself detached from, and slowly walked closer.

Aisha hesitated, but something in his expression made her loosen her grip. Without thinking, she lifted the baby slightly toward him. Michael stared at the tiny bundle in her arms.

He was small—so small. The baby stirred, his little mouth opening in a yawn, his blue eyes blinking up at him as if he were seeing the world for the first time. And Michael froze.

Because in that moment, everything he had feared came crashing down. This was his son—not just a business deal, not just a contract—his child, his blood, his legacy, his responsibility. Aisha watched as something in Michael's face shifted—something raw, something vulnerable, something she never thought she'd see in a man like him.

"Do you want to hold him? " she asked softly. Michael swallowed, his hands flexing at his sides.

He had faced some of the most powerful men in the world. He had negotiated billion-dollar deals without breaking a sweat. But this—this terrified him.

Still, he nodded. Aisha carefully placed the baby in his arms. Michael stiffened.

God, he was so light; he was barely bigger than Michael's hands. His tiny fingers curling slightly against his chest—the weight of him was unbearable, and yet he never wanted to let go. He stared down at the child—his child—and something inside him broke, something he had spent years keeping buried.

His walls—his ironclad, impenetrable walls—crumbled. Aisha saw it; she saw the exact moment Michael Raman stopped being a businessman and became a father. Tears burned in her eyes, but she didn't say anything.

She just watched—watched as Michael, the man who swore he would never care, looked down at the child in his arms and finally understood what love was. Michael didn't know how long he stood there. He didn't know how many minutes passed as he held his son, feeling his tiny heartbeat, watching his tiny fingers twitch.

All he knew was that he wasn't the The same man who had walked into this room would never be the same again. He looked up at Aisha, his voice rough when he finally spoke. "I don't know how to do this.

" Aisha smiled; it was small, tired, but filled with something he wasn't sure he deserved. "Neither do I," she admitted. Michael exhaled slowly, looking down at his son again.

But maybe, maybe they could figure it out together. Michael never imagined his life like this—holding a newborn in his arms, staring into the eyes of a woman he once thought of as nothing more than a business arrangement. Aisha was watching him closely, waiting for him to say something, to decide something, but he wasn't ready.

So he did what he did best: he distanced himself. He made sure Aisha and the baby had everything they needed—luxury, security, the best medical care—but he barely stayed, barely looked at her. Aisha saw it, felt it, and she knew the truth: Michael was afraid.

But she wouldn't beg him to be a father; that choice had to be his. Days passed, then weeks. Michael buried himself in work, convincing himself that providing for the child was enough—until one night when he came home late and heard Aisha packing.

His heart dropped. "You’re leaving? " His voice was dangerously low.

Aisha didn't look at him. "You gave me a contract, Michael. I held up my end of the deal.

" She turned to him, eyes filled with unshed tears. "But you never wanted a child. You wanted an heir.

" His chest tightened. "That's not true. " She let out a bitter laugh.

"Then prove it. " Michael had faced billion-dollar deals, ruthless negotiations, and some of the most powerful men in the world, but nothing terrified him more than the thought of losing them. Michael found Aisha at the airport.

She wasn't expecting him; she didn't believe he'd come. But there he was, standing in front of her, breathless, his expensive suit rumpled, looking more lost than he ever had in his life. "Stay.

" His voice wasn't a demand; it was a plea. Aisha swallowed hard. "Why?

" He exhaled shakily, running a hand through his hair. "Because I don't want an heir. I want my son.

I want you. " Her breath hitched, and for the first time, Michael let himself feel—no contracts, no deals, no fears, just them. Aisha took a step closer, searching his eyes.

"Are you sure? " Michael nodded, and when he reached for her hand, she didn't pull away. Sometimes the things we fear the most are the ones we need the most.

Michael thought love was a weakness; he thought control was everything. But in the end, he learned that some things aren't meant to be controlled. Some things, like love, like family, are meant to be felt.

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