He continued.
“It only stops her from doing it again.
Fixing what I did will take longer, and you may decide I do not deserve the chance.”
The monitor beside her blinked softly.
Claire studied him.
“You have four minutes left.”
Damien took the black folder from beneath his coat and placed it on the visitor’s chair, still keeping his distance.
“My father left me controlling ownership of the Moretti properties.
My mother has lived for years as though they belong to her.
By morning, she will be removed from the penthouse, the estate, and the foundation office.”
Claire’s brow furrowed.
“Where will she go?”
“She owns an apartment on Park Avenue in her own name.
She will not be homeless.
She will simply no longer rule my life from houses I control.”
“That sounds like revenge.”
“Part of me wants revenge.” He met her eyes.
“But that is not why I brought the folder.
The last page transfers the penthouse into your name.”
Claire stared at him.
“No.”
“You do not need to live there.
Sell it.
Lock it.
Give it away.
I need you to know you will never again be made to feel like a guest in the home where you slept beside me.”
“I don’t want your property.”
“Then refuse it after your lawyer reviews it.
I will not ask you tonight.”
A doctor entered before Claire could answer.
“Mrs.
Bennett, we need to repeat your blood pressure and do another scan.”
Damien noticed the surname.
Claire noticed him noticing.
Neither spoke.
He stepped back into the hall.
The five minutes were over.
At the elevator, Maria caught up with him.
“She needs calm,” the nurse said.
“Not promises, not pressure, and not a crowd of men outside her door.”
Damien looked toward Luca.
“Send everyone home.”
Luca nodded and left.
Damien remained alone in the waiting area.
He stayed there all night.
He did not try to enter Claire’s room again.
He slept for less than an hour in a plastic chair and woke whenever footsteps approached.
At six in the morning, the doctor came out.
“The baby is stable.
Her blood pressure has improved.
She can be discharged later today, but she needs a low-stress environment and follow-up care.”
Damien stood.
“May I arrange transportation?”
“That is her decision.”
Claire chose a hospital car.
