A month had passed since the emergency surgery. Elena was still lying in the ICU, her fingers occasionally twitching, but she had not yet opened her eyes. Meanwhile, at the Sebastian family mansion, Grandmother Clara insisted on holding a "Recognition Party" for the twins who had just returned from the NICU—Ellyn and Edward.

The ballroom of the large house was filled with relatives, business associates, and several social figures. Classical music played softly, and waiters bustled about carrying trays of champagne. In the corner of the room, two baby boxes were decorated softly; Ellyn was wrapped in a pink blanket, Edward in sky blue. Nathan stood nearby, wearing a black...