Hailey’s POV
“You’re a match!” I sat up instantly. “Paige, you’re a match!”
She gave me a small smile and nodded.
“Wait, did the doctor say why our blood type is rare? Because honestly, I had no idea my blood was considered special until now.”
“Baby, that doesn’t matter. What matters is that you’re a match.” My excitement dulled for a second. “Wait… I got so caught up, I didn’t even ask—are you willing to donate?”
She laughed gently. “Hailey, how could I possibly sleep at night knowing there’s an innocent child dying, and I have the blood that could save her, but I chose not to help? Of course I’ll do it.”
I immediately hugged her tightly. “Thank you. Thank you so much. You have no idea how grateful Kiara and the rest of the family will be.”
She smiled. “Then call them. Give them the good news.”
I quickly grabbed my phone and called Karen.
“Karen… I know, I’m sorry for waking you, but I have good news. Yes—good news… it’s about Allison’s donor. I found someone. I swear, I’m not joking… No, don’t thank me. You can thank Paige in person when you see her in the morning… Yes, please let her parents know. They deserve some peace… Okay. Goodnight.”
I hung up and hugged Paige again. “She’s so happy.”
“I’m just glad the nightmare is almost over,” Paige said as I pulled back from the hug.
“But baby… are you really sure you’re AB-negative?”
She giggled. “Hailey, I wouldn’t have told you to call Karen if I wasn’t sure.”
She let out a soft sigh. “I found out in college. As part of the application process, we had to get a full medical checkup. When they took my blood, the nurse looked at the report and said, ‘Oh, you’re AB-negative.’ I asked her what that meant, and she explained it was my blood type. I’ve remembered ever since.”
I nodded in understanding. “No wonder she was shocked you were AB-negative.”
She smiled. I gently pushed her to lie down, then laid on top of her, resting my head on her chest.
“You know, you’re really heaven-sent, Paige. You’re always willing to help—no matter the past, no matter the person. I’m the happiest woman alive to have someone like you to call mine.”
“Thank you, baby,” she whispered. “What happened with Kiara is in the past. Her daughter is innocent. She doesn’t deserve to suffer for her mother’s mistakes.”
“I know…”
Kiara’s POV
“Please stop saying that. It’s not your fault,” Dominic said softly.
“I know it is,” I cried. “I’m being punished. God’s punishing me by putting my baby in the hospital because of what I did to Hailey.”
“Babe, no one’s punishing you. Our little Allison is going to be okay.”
“I can’t lose her, Dom,” I sobbed, clinging to him. “Please… just do something.”
He held me tighter. “She’s strong—just like her mom. Trust me, she’s coming back to us.”
“I just want her to be okay again.”
“Me too.”
Suddenly, his phone rang. He reached for it on the nightstand. “It’s your mom.”
“My mother?” I asked in surprise.
He answered. “Mrs. Anders?”
“Put her on speaker,” I said quickly. He did.
“Oh, Kiara’s awake too?” my mom asked.
“Yes, Mom. Is something wrong? Is my baby okay?” I asked, panic rushing back.
“Honey, calm down. I haven’t spoken to the hospital yet—but that’s not why I’m calling.”
“Then what’s wrong?” Dom asked.
“Mom, please—talk.”
“You don’t need to worry anymore. Hailey found a donor.”
I gasped and sat straight up. “What?!”
“She found someone with Allison’s blood type?” Dom asked, just as stunned.
“Yes, honey. She did.”
Tears filled my eyes again, but this time they were from relief. I clung to my husband. My baby was going to be okay. My nightmare… it was ending.
“Please, tell Hailey how grateful we are,” Dom said. “I was even thinking of going public—TV, radio—offering money to anyone willing to donate.”
That surprised me, but not too much. Dom adored his kids. He would’ve gone to the ends of the earth for them.
“You won’t need to do that anymore, son. Our prayers have been answered. A donor has been found—and they’re ready to help.”
I wiped my tears. “Thank you, Mom. I feel so ashamed… I hated Hailey so much, and now she’s saving my daughter’s life. What if you hadn’t stepped in? What if we’d never reconciled? My baby could have died because of my pride.”
Dom pulled me close. “You made a mistake, babe. But you fixed it. Don’t punish yourself now.”
“He’s right, sweetheart,” Mom said gently. “Hailey and her girlfriend clearly hold no grudge—otherwise, this wouldn’t be happening.”
I frowned. “Her girlfriend?”
“Yes. Paige is the match. She’s the one donating.”
I froze. My mind flashed back to the day I went to Hailey’s office—the day I saw Paige. The way I spoke to her. So rude. So cold.
“Oh my God…” I covered my face in shame. “I’m so ashamed of myself.”
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The Billionaire's Widow
RomanceHailey Anders After the death of her husband, the only thing that can keep Hailey going are her two little kids. They remind her that he still lives in them. Together with the company he left for her. Paige Carson Fresh out of college with impressi...
