After Tom had finished dressing Yohan's wounds, he provided instructions, "These wounds will heal in a few days. Just take it easy, no strenuous activities. And don't forget your medicines."
Sara assisted Yohan in taking his medicines, and then Tom turned to her, "Will you be around to look after him?"
Sara nodded, "Yes, I'll be here."
"That's good. He'll recover faster with someone taking care of him. I'll be back in the evening."
"Thank you.”
As soon as the nurse left, Yohan's gaze shifted to Sara.
Tucking the blanket around him, Sara turned to leave, but he caught her wrist gently. She glanced at her wrist and then sat beside him.
"You need rest," she urged.
Yohan's grip on her wrist remained firm, "I need you here."
She sighed, "Yohan, I have work. I promise, I'll be back in the evening."
He shook his head.
She continued, "I have to go to the office. I promise I'll come back in lunchtime."
"I know you love me just as much as I love you. Why are you tormenting yourself?""Go to sleep, Yohan. I need to go back." She wiped her tears and started walking towards the villa. Yohan grabbed her wrist, stopping her with a desperate shout of "No," his grip firm."Let go of my hand, Yohan. Please..."He pulled her back into his embrace, burying his face in her neck."Why are you leaving? Huh? Don't you like how I touch you?""Don't do this, Yohan. Kevin must be waiting for me."He began pressing kisses onto her skin, his lips tracing along her exposed shoulder as he gently tugged off her coat."You're not going anywhere.""Yohan... I am Kevin's wife.""No...""Yohan, please... release me. Kevin...""Kevin, Kevin, Kevin!" He yelled wildly, causing her to tremble."Why are you so eager to go back to him? Do you enjoy getting fucked by him?"Sara froze, the reality of arguing with someone in a
"That's why I want to remain perpetually drunk. A chain smoker, rude and dangerous enough to send nature quaking with my anger.""You're good, Kevin. Why would you want to turn bad?""Because then maybe you could love me," he stated, his gaze locking onto hers. Sara felt herself freeze."If I became like Ricky, would you love me?"He grinned, then moved to lay on the bed. Staring at the chandelier, his face grew pale. Sara joined him, sitting at the edge of the bed, and he looked at her."I'm sorry, Sara. I can't be bad. I won't torment you like Ricky did, even if you don't return my love."Sara gripped his palm, lost for words.“Kevin…”Kevin shut his eyes."Today, I had sex with you without knowing your consent," he confessed, his voice weighed down by regret. "I couldn't bear the thought of you doing it with Ricky after our marriage, hidden from me. I'm not putting blame on you. Love can blur the li
Sara had decided to stay at October villa and work. In the afternoon, when Yohan napped after lunch and Tom was leaving after giving him medicines, Sara and Tom chatted."Thanks." She smiled.Tom nodded. "He was asking about you when he woke up. I was kinda lost, so I said you went to get the bouquet for him.""Nice save. At least he didn't freak out this time.""He's okay this time. As long as he's on those sleeping pills, he's manageable. The real challenge will be when he sleeps without them, and his sleep breaks any moment, and he starts looking for you.""I know that day's not far off. But I'm stuck with commitments.""I can't figure out these relationship things. Mr. Johnson is alright with you sticking around Mr. Dixon? Sorry, but how's that even possible?"Sara stared at the master bedroom door, her throat dry."I'll be back in the evening. Bye." Tom sighed, then left.Sara's phone rang, and she saw that it was K
Yohan flicked the ash from his cigarette into the tray and replied coldly, "You didn't remember anything from the orphanage, that's why I never wanted to tell you the truth."Sara Owen's heart tightened with fear.Could he be the boy she faintly recalled from her time at the orphanage?In an unexpected move, Sara embraced Yohan from behind. Yohan's movements froze, his hand suspended in mid-air, cigarette forgotten. He looked down at Sara's hands resting on his strong chest and swallowed hard.Tears streaming down, Sara sobbed, "You can't imagine how much I've longed for you. From my time at the orphanage, the only memory I have is of you. You shouldn't have hidden such a significant truth from me."Yohan discarded his cigarette in the ashtray and held her in his arms, resting his chin on top of her head."You were the only reason I stayed at that orphanage. After you vanished, I ran away from there and went searching for you like a man poss
Sara walked back into the villa, and he emerged from the study room."Ready for bed?"Sara nodded, and Yohan took her hand, leading her to the master bedroom. They lay down, and he held her close while closing his eyes. His warmth enveloped her, making her feel drowsy. Yet, she couldn't shake off the urge to leave as soon as he drifted into sleep. Still, his masculine scent lulled her to close her eyes.Yohan remained silent, his fingers softly stroking the back of her head.In the morning…Finding herself in that room, on that bed, Sara regretted falling asleep in Yohan's arms last night. However, her feelings shifted when she realized Yohan was not in the room. Determined to locate him, she began searching for him and was informed by the housekeeper that he had gone to the gym. The news made her happy; she was glad to see him returning to his routine after a long time. Unable to resist, she went to the villa's underground gym.Inside, Sara obse
It was nine in the evening, the soft glow of the kitchen lights spilling out into the house as Sara Owen worked her culinary magic. The tantalizing aroma of her cooking wafted through the air, wrapping the entire villa in a cocoon of tastiness.Just then, a sleek, elegant car glided through the imposing iron gates and came to a stop outside. With an air of complexity, a tall and strikingly handsome man emerged from the car. In the dim light, as he lit his cigarette and released tendrils of smoke into the air, his chiseled profile came into view. The black blazer casually draped over his shoulder and the top buttons of his crisp white shirt were undone, revealing a glimpse of his muscular chest and a teasing hint of his collarbone. As the smoke danced around him, his handsome face was unveiled, illuminated by the soft glow of his cigarette.With an air of self-assuredness, he strode into the villa, his confident footsteps echoing through the hallway. Nonchalantly tossing hi
"Why don't you go and sleep in your bedroom?" Sara said gently.Silence lingered; he buried his face against her stomach. Her fingers brushed through his silky hair."Sara," his voice, a whisper.“Hm…”"You seem upset today. You didn't tell me what happened at the hospital," Yohan noticed, his instincts sharp.Sara hadn't expected Yohan to pick up on her mood, let alone pinpoint the cause. She inadvertently stopped caressing his head, staring off into the distance. Yohan lifted his head, peering at her pale face."You know, it'd take just one phone call for me to find out the truth," he added, his voice deep and knowing. Sara met his gaze, sighed deeply, suppressing her sadness."Maybe you should sleep, and I should head back to the Sa House," Sara suggested, trying to distance herself.Yohan furrowed his brow, standing up from the couch to light a cigarette. Sara watched his back intently."Looks like
Life, like a wheel, always turns in accordance with human actions. Sara experienced this firsthand. The joy of impending motherhood and Kevin's enthusiasm propelled her to a new level, momentarily overshadowing her past sorrows.When she woke up in the morning, she found Kevin sitting at the edge of the bed, gazing at her with affection. Confused, Sara leaned back and said, "Kevin!"Kevin placed his palm gently on her lower abdomen and murmured in his soft tone, "Go back to sleep."Sara checked the time and furrowed her brow, "I can't sleep anymore, Kevin. I have to go to the office. And..." She noticed he was still in his bathrobe, her keen senses picking up the fresh scent of a shower. "Why aren't you ready for the office? You'll be late.""No one's going to the office," he stated firmly.Sara was taken aback, "Why? I have so much work to do. I have a meeting today with...He silenced her with an index finger on her lips. "Shhh.”