Ethan dropped to his knees beside his wife.
"Kyra, stay with me."
His voice trembled despite every effort to remain calm.
Tears streamed down her face.
Her breathing became uneven.
She squeezed his hand tightly.
"Please protect my baby."
The words shattered him.
Medical personnel were called immediately.
Household staff rushed to help.
Yet while everyone focused on Kyra, Ethan's attention shifted elsewhere.
Toward the top of the staircase.
Victoria remained standing there.
Silent.
Watching.
Not a trace of concern crossed her face.
Only shock that Ethan had noticed her.
At that moment, something changed inside him.
The fear became anger.
The anger became determination.
He looked directly at Victoria.
His eyes burned with fury.
"You just chose the wrong family."
The threat wasn't loud.
It didn't need to be.
Everyone who heard it understood exactly what it meant.