THE BITCH CEO (Im Nayeon)

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NO ONE'S POV

After 5 days days in the hospital, Nayeon was finally discharged and returned to her villa with her friends.

In the calm of the bedroom, Jennie sat beside Nayeon, her voice gentle as she initiated a sisterly conversation with her best friend.

"When will you go back home? I know it's not the right time to ask, but your mom hasn't stopped worrying about you," Jennie said carefully, her words deliberate.

"I'll go back home soon, once my daughter is fit to travel. But for now, I'll stay here," Nayeon replied, her eyes fixed on her daughter, who slept peacefully in her arms.

Jennie glanced at the baby for a few moments before her gaze shifted back to Nayeon. She knew how much Nayeon had endured, surviving alone on a remote island in Sicily.

Jennie also knew her friend too well, that Nayeon was hiding her true emotions behind a calm facade, pretending to be fine when her heart still carried unspoken pain.

"She really looks like her..." Jennie whispered softly.

Nayeon's baby was the spitting image of Hans. From her cerulean blue eyes to her straight Greek nose, arched brows, and blonde hair, the resemblance was undeniable.

Only the baby's heart shape lips and soft, squishy cheeks carried a hint of Nayeon.

Nayeon didn't respond, her eyes locked on her baby.

"Will you be okay here? I mean, we're leaving next Monday." Jennie broke the silence again, her concern evident.

Nayeon looked up at Jennie and smiled faintly.

"I was already here before you came, babe. I've been living here for nine months without any problems. I'll be fine on my own. Don't worry." Nayeon murmured, turning her attention back to her daughter.

Jennie nodded, but her worry lingered as she watched Nayeon, hoping her friend's words were as strong as they sounded.

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In the living room of the villa buzzed with lively chatter as Nayeon's friends gathered around her and the baby. Jeongyeon, Jennie, Sana, Momo, Rosé, Mina, Jihyo, and Jisoo were practically glued to Haven, their eyes wide with admiration.

"She's so beautiful, Nayeon unnie! Look at her tiny hands!" Sana squealed, gently holding Haven's hand and giggling when the baby's fingers curled around hers.

"She definitely got those blue eyes from Ha..." Momo started, but Mina quickly elbowed her side with a warning glance.

"I mean, from someone with great genes." Momo added and cleared her throat awkwardly.

"You know, Haven, you're so lucky because you have me as your favorite aunt. Obviously, I'm going to spoil you the most." Jihyo crouched closer to Haven, her voice rising in a playful tone.

"Excuse me?" You? Favorite? Haven already smiled at me earlier, and I'm claiming that as her first smile. So, clearly, I'm her favorite." Rosé interrupted, her brows raised dramatically.

"Absolutely not. She grabbed my finger earlier. That's obviously a sign of favoritism." Jisoo cut in, her voice calm but competitive.

"You're all delusional. She's clearly going to love me the most because I'm the coolest aunt here." Jeongyeon interjected with a smirk.

"Coolest? You tripped over your own feet when you walked in earlier." Jennie teased, earning a round of laughter from everyone.

"Alright, Haven, listen up. Don't let these clowns fool you. I am your favorite aunt. I'm the responsible one who will actually make sure you grow up well." Amid the chaos, Mina spoke up, her voice soft but firm.