Never Leaving U ( Completed )

Chapter 43

Recap: Sara is kidnapped after birthday party

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Pranitha's scream echoed through the corridor as she spotted someone running with Sara in their arms, Sana lying unconscious on the floor behind them.

"Guards!" she shouted, her voice trembling. "Someone took the baby!"

The guards instantly sprang into action, bolting in the direction of the intruder.

Frantically, Pranitha pulled out her phone and dialed Vikram. Within moments, he came sprinting into the room, eyes widening at the sight of Sana sprawled on the floor.

"Sana!" he dropped to his knees, gently cradling her head and patting her cheeks. "Sana, wake up!"

Pugazh, Sharath, and Rakshat arrived in a rush, assessing the chaos around them.

"She's unconscious," Vikram said urgently. "I'll stay with her. You three—go find Sara. Now!"

Without wasting another second, they dashed off. Vikram carried Sana into the room and laid her on the bed. He grabbed a bowl of water, dipped a towel, and gently patted her face. There was no response.

"Doctor!" Vikram barked into his phone. "Get to my room now."

Seconds later, he dialed Sharath. "Sharath... did you find Sara?"

Sharath's voice was tense but determined. "Don't worry. We'll be back with Sara soon. You take care of Sana."

"I want my princess now!" Vikram snapped. "I don't care what it takes—go to any extreme. Get my baby back!"

"You need not tell this," Sharath said firmly. "Believe me."

The doctor arrived and examined Sana quickly.

"She's inhaled a strong dose of chloroform," he said. "She's stable, but she won't regain consciousness until the effects wear off—it might take up to three hours."

Vikram's jaw clenched. "Pranitha, take care of her. I'll be back."

Without another word, Vikram stormed out, determination blazing in his eyes.

Three long hours passed. Slowly, Sana stirred, her fingers twitching. Then her eyes flew open in panic.

"Sara... Sara!" she screamed, trying to sit up.

"Sana, relax!" Pranitha rushed to her side. "Nothing happened to Sara."

"Where is Sara? I want to see her. Please!" Sana's voice broke with desperation.

"Sana, relax, please," Pranitha said softly, holding her shoulders. "Sara is with Vikram brother. He'll be here any moment."

"No!" Sana's eyes filled with tears. "You're lying. What happened to Sara? Please tell me!"

"Nothing happened to her, I swear."

Just then, the door burst open.

Vikram stood at the entrance, his shirt stained, hair disheveled—but his arms cradled Sara, safe and sound.

"Sana," he said gently, walking towards her. "Sara is with me. Here... look at her."

Sana let out a sob and rushed to him. She scooped Sara into her arms, holding her close and showering her face with kisses.

"Vikram, I'm scared..." she whispered. "Who kidnapped our Sara?"

"No one kidnapped her, baby," he said, brushing her hair back. "One of the staff saw you faint and took Sara to keep her safe. That's all. Nothing happened."