Novels by Cloudy Max

Edwin's POVI didn't realize that loving someone would make me feel things I didn't know. Although my first encounter with Catherine was not good, it still left a deep impression on me.She was just an innocent woman who knew little about the world around her, even worse than me, who had always received a private education before deciding to attend a public university.However, the more I got to know her and talked to her, the more I found out that she wasn't just a spoiled child from a rich family. She had her own difficulties and realized that she couldn't just stand by and accept the injustices that were always said in favor of her family.We also became friends in the end, but something went wrong.I didn't have a problem with it at all. In fact, I liked it a lot. That woman had a lot of eyes around her, who noticed her and were obviously interested in her from a mild level to infatuation, just like her best friend.Although I didn't really understand the concept of love or anythi

Benny's POVI was very surprised to hear that Catherine would marry Edwin. Her father had rejected the proposal letter sent by my father a while ago, so I called her immediately."Yes, I'm going to marry Edwin, Benny." She answered without hiding anything else.I was silent for a long time, unable to believe what I was hearing even though Catherine had admitted it herself. She didn't seem to realize what I was feeling until she started telling me what had happened.My frown deepened as she told me, unable to contain my shock about what had happened to her. The fact that the woman I liked was pregnant with a man who had been hanging out with us for the past few days, making friends as usual.The man didn't show that their relationship had changed, but the truth was more than I could have imagined. The threat that I felt from Edwin finally came true. He usurped my position to be the only man who could be by her side.In the end, the relationship I tried so hard to build with Catherine m

Catherine's POV"Wow, you really made my parents speechless, Edwin."I praised him, feeling a little amazed by the man who could make me look at my father, who could only be silent without being able to do anything. My mother also looked very surprised and watched the man stunned, but still, my father's reaction was the best thing I had ever seen.No one had ever rivaled him, not even Daniel. My father only relented or made compromises regarding my brother, unlike when dealing with Edwin, who seemed to have slapped him to reality.We were already outside my house. I had deliberately escorted him to the residence fence because I didn't want to be with my parents and still wanted to chat with the man who had caused such a stir inside our house.The man snorted softly. "I know someone like your father. He wouldn't dare to contradict someone like me."I nodded, remembering my father's face, which could only harden, but I could not say anything. After all, Edwin's family was far more impor

Catherine's POV"I am happy for your relationship, Catherine and Young Master Duncan, " my father said with a disgusting smile. I had no idea that we would become a family so soon."He laughed to himself while I felt increasingly uncomfortable with the old man's increasingly blatant attitude. My father did not hide his pleasure at all with what Edwin and I had said today after my examination at the hospital.My gaze fell on the man sitting next to me. He still looked calm, giving me a quick glance as he reached out to take one of my hands. This made me feel less alone among my greedy family members.My father still maintained a smile, looking at Edwin and me in turn. "The relationship between you two should be kept a secret immediately so as not to cause any inconvenience to Young Master, don't you think?" He looked at the man and then at me with a faint smile."You are very clever, Catherine." His gaze pierced me. "You've managed to find a wonderful future husband for our family."I

Catherine's POVI was shocked by the man's words and looked at him. I liked him, but I wasn't sure about his feelings for me after finding out I was pregnant. After all, his sweet treatment back then and our current situation are different things.I swallowed my saliva and nodded. "Yes, Duncan. This baby is your son."I shifted my gaze in another direction. The man was probably angry. We had done it that time with the same desire, sharing the warmth of an intimate activity I had never experienced before. Still, it would be to my detriment if he was like any other man.He might turn out to be selfish and not care about me anymore after sleeping with me. I've heard several times from my friends that when a woman gets pregnant during a one-night stand, she has only two options. Keep the baby with no one or abort it and experience pain for who knows how long.Neither is good, and I don't want to go through it alone.One thing's for sure: in most of the stories I've heard, the man who spen

Catherine's POVWe arrived at a nice hospital, but I felt uneasy. I didn't feel dizzy anymore and was able to walk well, but Edwin was still holding me as if he was afraid I would falter again like before we arrived at this place.I looked at the man walking next to me. "I don't need treatment, Duncan. I'm already fine.""You can't." He shook his head without looking at me. "The doctor should at least check on your sudden limp while walking. He can prescribe medicine for you later."I exhaled, feeling his hand around my shoulder getting tighter, as well as his other hand clasping mine. I felt like I was getting too much attention to the point of feeling uncomfortable, but I was still grateful that he seemed genuinely worried about me."Alright.... I'll do it." I finally said.He nodded.This was my first time in a public hospital so being here felt quite strange. There were a lot of people and most of the people waiting around us were some women who looked pregnant or with their part

LenkaDuring my two-year marriage with this man, I thought our relationship as husband and wife was just to channel lust.I saw Michael's face was so dark, he didn't make a sound or kiss my lips. Doing it quite clearly without wanting to listen to what I felt—even a little bit.Yes, he used to do that to me. Very cold and after that he would leave me. He never turned around and just kept quiet. I thought there was something wrong with me, because I was not like a normal woman, I was just like a statue that couldn't make a sound.It was a marriage that was so bland and cruel. A nightmare.Very different from what I feel now.This time, he did it more gently, I felt very comfortable with every touch he did, every breath he breathed that touched me made me tense.I can feel right away if he wants me that much. He was on top of me, holding both of my hands with one hand. Besides my heartbeat that was so fast, I could hear his heartbeat also very fast when his chest accidentally touched my

Lenka:Lenka"If you can do it, I’d be really happy to hear it."Michael spoke firmly, not wanting to lose this chance. It was clear from his eyes that he longed to hear Felix call him dad.Felix snorted and tilted his head slightly, his eyes shifting to the side."If you want me to do it, there’s a condition. Not everything comes easily, right?"He managed to surprise us, but I felt proud of what Felix did—he understood negotiation. This would only make him even more remarkable.Michael looked at him seriously, taking on the demeanor of someone negotiating with a grown man. They stared each other down."Then, what do I have to do so you’ll call me dad?"His voice was calm, waiting to hear Felix’s terms first. But what came next was something I didn’t expect. From the mouth of a small child came words full of care that warmed my heart."I want you to never hurt Mom again."His eyes glistened with tears as he stared firmly, trying his best to stay strong.The mood turned serious. That

LenkaHe was shocked, but I maintained my stance.He seemed not to understand what I was saying, and that made me frustrated with this man."I know you must have intentionally shown Felix our wedding photo."Michael fell silent. He now understood what I meant, and then he tried to speak to me with soft eyes."I placed that photo after you left the house. A few years ago."It was so long ago, and to me, it didn’t seem possible. Because wasn’t it too soon for him to show such a different reaction?"When he was playing in my office, I didn’t have time to hide it, and yes, you’re right in thinking that." He continued to stare at me, his eyes looking honest, but I didn’t want to believe him just like that. "I did it on purpose. I thought maybe this was a good chance for him to know what happened between us.""You always act recklessly, Michael." I stood up, looking at him firmly.Although Felix could accept it, I felt like this man didn’t respect me, and even his actions of making decision

Lenka"Does Mom have a relationship with Uncle Michael?"Felix's question made me look at him immediately. It felt like a sudden shock that left me frozen for a few seconds before I managed to smile faintly.Right now, it was just the two of us in the room, reading books. A calm time with an atmosphere that felt safer than before. I wanted to give Felix a relaxing time.But I didn’t expect him to ask such a surprising question."Michael?"Felix smiled. "Mom, this is Uncle Michael's house. But do you know what I found yesterday when I was playing with him in his study?"His mature way of speaking made me realize that Felix had really grown up well. He was now able to talk about what was on his mind. And it made me grip the book tighter, waiting for what he was about to say."I saw a wedding photo of you and Uncle Michael there."My heart was suddenly struck by his words. I didn’t know anything about that, and he had just mentioned it.Michael still kept our wedding photo. Even when I s

LenkaI still remembered this place well—walking around this large house. The guards who saw us didn’t stop what I was doing.Several times, Felix was drawn to them, squinting his eyes out of curiosity.“Mom, will they get mad?”I shook my head. That was one of Felix’s questions.Then he spoke again. “Mom, who exactly is Uncle Michael?”That was a particularly difficult question to answer. I didn’t want to suddenly tell him that Michael was his father, or that Michael was a mafia boss. Neither of those seemed like the right answer for now.So, I gave him a different explanation. “Michael is a boss. He’s very successful—you can even find him on the internet.”I thought about it. The way he’s presented himself to people all this time could be used to explain things to Felix.“I want to see him later, Mom.”“Of course.”We continued our walk, taking in this enormous house. Felix stopped in front of a large painting—flowers and a woman. It reminded me of what I’d done before. When I first

LenkaWe managed to arrive here without any problems, thanks to the tight security and a secretive journey.I felt so relieved by the attention he gave, and I swear there was absolutely no difference in the house I had left more than seven years ago.Everything looked just like the last time I saw it, though I noticed more new faces among the servants. The current situation felt strange to me.Everyone I met treated me with remarkable politeness, and yet, I still felt uncomfortable.Eventually, Michael laid Felix down on the bed and saw me sitting on the sofa near it.“You can relax now, Lenka. Just try to make yourself comfortable.” He looked at me, approaching slowly as he tried to touch my hand.I was sure he still had concerns that his touch might make me uncomfortable. But I didn’t resist or show any sign of rejection toward what he was trying to do.Michael then left. I saw Diego waiting for him, and it seemed like he had a lot of work to do. Meanwhile, I stayed in the room to w