All Chapters of Betrayed Before the Vows: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

“You’re holding him wrong.”Adrian looked up from the couch with mock offense as Camelia adjusted Elyan carefully in his arms.“I’m literally keeping him alive.”“Barely.”“That sounds judgmental.”For the first time in days, Camelia laughed softly.The sound filled the living quarters warmly while morning sunlight reflected across the snow outside the station windows.Elyan blinked sleepily between them, tiny fingers wrapped around Adrian’s sleeve.Since Elena’s departure three days earlier, Obersdorf had settled into an uneasy calm again.Repairs continued.Security patrols resumed.And somehow, despite everything, Adrian remained.Officially as the main investor supporting the expansion of People’s Grid across Eastern Europe.Unofficially—Because he still couldn’t let Camelia go.William knew it.Camelia knew it.Even Marko knew it.But Adrian never crossed the line openly again after the fight in the garage.Instead, he became quietly present.Helping with logistics.Watching Ely

“You still don’t trust me.”Camelia’s voice trembled sharply through the room as she stood near the window, arms wrapped tightly around herself.Snowstorm winds slammed violently against the station outside, rattling the glass hard enough to make the lights flicker.William stood near the door, exhausted shadows beneath his eyes after another sleepless night.“I’m trying.”“That’s not enough anymore.”The words landed harder than she intended.William visibly flinched.Silence spread between them immediately.Heavy.Dangerous.Elyan had finally fallen asleep in the next room after crying for nearly an hour, and both of them were already emotionally worn thin before the argument even began.But the fight from the operations room still lingered like poison between them.William dragged a hand across his face.“I said I was sorry.”“And I said I’m tired.”Camelia turned toward him finally, eyes red from exhaustion and frustration.“Do you even realize what this feels like?”William’s jaw

“You’ve been ignoring the symptoms too long.”Dr. Henrik’s voice was calm, but the seriousness in his eyes made Camelia’s stomach tighten immediately.The small medical office smelled faintly of antiseptic and cold mountain air drifting through the half-open vent. Outside, Obersdorf remained buried beneath thick snow after the recent storms.Camelia sat silently on the examination bed while the doctor reviewed her medical scans again.“I’m fine,” she answered automatically.Henrik sighed softly.“No, you’re functioning.” He lowered the tablet onto the desk. “That’s different.”Camelia crossed her arms tightly.“I don’t have time to rest.”“And your body doesn’t care.”The exhaustion she had been hiding for weeks finally felt heavier beneath the harsh white lights of the clinic.Dizziness.Sleepless nights.Chest pressure.Constant fatigue.At first she blamed stress.Then weather.Then work.But deep down, she already knew something was wrong.Henrik leaned forward carefully.“Your bl

“What are you hiding?”William looked up immediately from the desk near the window, startled by Camelia’s sudden voice.For a split second—Panic crossed his face.Then it disappeared behind calmness too quickly to feel natural.“Nothing.”Camelia narrowed her eyes suspiciously.“You just shoved something into the drawer.”William leaned back in the chair casually.“Confidential reports.”“That’s a terrible lie.”A faint smile almost appeared on his lips.Almost.The room around them glowed softly beneath warm evening light while snow continued falling outside Obersdorf. Elyan had finally recovered enough to spend most of the day trying to escape his blankets again, exhausting everyone in the process.For the first time in weeks, the station felt peaceful.Yet something about William had been different lately.Quieter.More thoughtful.Sometimes Camelia caught him staring at Elyan with an expression so heavy it frightened her.Other times she woke in the middle of the night and found

"Papa!"Elyan's delighted little voice echoed through the living quarters the moment William stepped inside, carrying an armful of freshly chopped firewood. Snow dusted his dark coat and melted slowly onto the wooden floor.William immediately crouched and opened his arms."There's my little champion."Elyan squealed happily, crawling toward him with surprising speed before lifting both tiny hands.William laughed, scooping his son into the air."You're getting heavier every day."The baby giggled and patted William's cheeks with both hands.From the kitchen, Camelia paused while stirring a pot of soup.A warm smile spread across her face.There had been a time when she believed mornings like this would never exist for them. Their lives had been filled with gunfire, betrayals, fear, and endless running. Yet now, even if only for a little while, peace had found its way into Obersdorf.William kissed Elyan's forehead."Did you miss me?""Dada!""I'll take that as a yes."Camelia laughed