Yohan took a deep sip of wine and remained silent for a while.
Ryan added, "It's a tough situation, I know. But kids are resilient. He might understand when he's a bit older."
Yohan sighed, "I hope so. It's just... I want to do what's best for him."
In Jemma's room…
Noah and Jemma were busy packing her bags for her upcoming departure.
As Jemma carefully folded her clothes, she hesitated when it came to her undergarments. She glanced at Noah, who was helping her, and felt a bit self-conscious.
Noah, being just ten years old, didn't fully grasp the reason for Jemma's hesitation. He tried to understand, his brow furrowing slightly. "Is there something wrong with your underwear?" he asked innocently.
“No… No, it’s not that…” Jemma tried to explain.
Noah's eyes held an innocent curiosity as he tilted his head. “I can see. Don’t try to hide it behind your back. Why don’t you pu
Jemma and Noah flew abroad in Yohan's private jet. Both of them were exceptional students from the start, with Noah gaining a reputation in school for his intelligence.One day…Noah and his classmates were playing football on the field when Jemma arrived with her friends. Noah's skill on the football field, his quick thinking, and his good looks caught the attention of girls, even those older than him.Seeing Jemma there, Noah winked at her and started playing football.When the football game ended, the girls and players dispersed. Noah approached Jemma, and she handed him a napkin. As Noah wiped his face, he asked, "Why did your friends leave you?""They have class.""You're not attending class?""I stopped by to tell you that Mrs. Venenza was looking for you. Go and meet her.""Alright, I'll go. You should get to your class."As Jemma turned to leave, Noah noticed a red spot on her skirt. He called out, "Wait,
"You don't have to do this, Jimmy," Jemma said."I can't see you in pain, okay?" Noah responded.Jemma closed her eyes, feeling his gentle touch, but the pain was not subsiding."Better now?" Noah asked.Jemma shook her head."Do you have a hot bag?""What do you want to do with that?""Tell me where it is?""In that drawer."Noah retrieved the hot bag and placed it on her stomach."Let it stay on your stomach for a while. I'll get you ginger tea."Jemma couldn't deny, just kept looking at his back in surprise.Noah returned with ginger tea and saw Jemma playing with her mobile phone."Drink this," he said as he sat at the edge of the bed."Thanks, Jimmy. I'm better now."Noah ruffled her hair playfully, "That's what friends are for."The video of Noah buying sanitary pads quickly went viral on social media, becoming an example of compassion, friendship and perfect parenti
"I took a tumble down the stairs," Yohan responded."Which stairs?" Sara pressed."Office stairs. I was in a hurry to catch a flight," Yohan explained."You use the elevator at the office. There are no stairs on the floors," Sara pointed out."Oh! Forgot. I was at the airport. There..." Yohan hesitated."There's an escalator," Sara finished his sentence.Realizing he couldn't continue with the lies, Yohan opted for the last resort. He reached for Sara's hand, but she pulled away."You're lying! Who did you fight with?" Sara demanded."What are you talking about? I'm at Fortis. I'm a girl's father. Do you think I'd pick a fight at my age?" Yohan defended."This injury tells a different story. Will you tell me, or should I ask Nolan?" Sara challenged."Nolan won't spill the beans," Yohan assured."Why?""He doesn't have a death wish!""What did you say?" Sara was taken aback."I mean he..
The next night in October Villa…Sara had just left Jia's room, making sure she was asleep when she heard some commotion from Yohan's bedroom."Fucking hell," she heard him say angrily.Intrigued and a bit worried, Sara grabbed a jug of water and cautiously approached the master bedroom. Slowly opening the door, she found Yohan talking on the phone with visible frustration. Things were scattered on the floor, thrown in anger. Sara set the jug down on the tea table and stood behind Yohan, eavesdropping on the conversation.Yohan, seething with anger, clenched his fist and shouted into the phone, "What the hell is this, Nolan? How could we lose that deal to some newcomers? Are we a joke to them? I want an explanation, and it better be good!"Nolan said something from the other end of the call, and Yohan hung up impatiently, clenching his teeth as he lit a cigarette. Sara stepped ahead and placed her palm on his shoulder.“Was ther
The man nodded, "It's my pleasure.”Observing the laptop and the bunch of documents she was holding, he asked, "Are you headed to a meeting?"Sara checked the floor buttons and quickly pushed the button for the fifth floor., "Yes."The man introduced himself, "I'm Eric Bond, by the way.""Sara Owen," she replied, offering a friendly handshake."Pleasure to meet you, Miss Owen. Do you work here?""Yes, I'm a senior developer," Sara answered."Ah, impressive!”The elevator dinged as it reached the fifth floor. Sara smiled, "Well, this is my stop. Nice talking to you, Mr Bond.""Likewise. Maybe we'll run into each other again," Eric said, giving a friendly wave as the doors closed.Sara exited the elevator, and Eric remained inside as it continued its ascent. She couldn't help but glance back at the closed doors, wondering if their paths would cross again in the bustling corridors of the office buil
Sara picked up Jia from school, ensuring they reached October Villa on time. After dinner, Jia delved into her studies while Sara immersed herself in her project. As the clock struck eleven, Jia had already drifted into slumber. Yohan entered the villa to find Sara engrossed in her laptop on the couch. Closing her laptop, she looked at him with concern."You came late. Was there so much work?" Sara inquired as Yohan slumped down beside her. Resting his head on her lap, he let out a deep sigh, closing his eyes.Sara, tenderly placing her palm on his forehead, asked in her loving voice, "How was your day?"Yohan, still silent, buried his face in Sara's stomach, wrapping his arms around her waist. Concerned, Sara gently asked, "What's the matter, Yohan?"Sara kept caressing Yohan's hair, lost in her thoughts. The weight of the hidden truth about Noah's real identity weighed heavily on her. She couldn't shake off the regret of not revealing this truth to Yoha
Sara shook his hand, still feeling a bit amazed at the informal turn of events. Little did she know that this would be the beginning of a unique working relationship.The meeting continued as they delved into the details of the website design, features, and user interface. Eric was impressed by Sara's professionalism and understanding of his vision.After a productive discussion, Eric leaned back, taking a sip of his coffee, “I must say, you've exceeded my expectations. I'm confident we can create something remarkable together."Sara smiled, "Thank you. Now, I'm out of here."Eric stayed silent, his gaze following her as she packed up her laptop and documents. Sara smiled, saying, "See you later."Still no response. She turned to leave, and just as she was about to exit, she heard his low voice, "Sara."As Eric nonchalantly called her by her name, Sara felt an unexpected shiver run down her spine. Goosebumps erupted across her skin, an
"Madam..." Nisha interrupted Sara's thoughts. Sara instructed her, "Warm up the food, please."After dinner, Yohan headed straight to the study room. Sara went to the master bedroom to ensure everything was in order. She picked up Yohan's blazer from the stand to send it to the laundry. As she grabbed the shoes to have them cleaned, she noticed traces of blood on them. Sara froze, realizing it wasn't her imagination; she had indeed smelled blood while around him. Placing the shoes in a box, she put the blazer in the laundry basket and hurried to the dressing room to check further. Examining his clothes in the laundry basket, Sara discovered bloodstains on his white shirt, which left her deeply troubled."Sara," Yohan's deep voice startled her as he approached from behind. Realizing she had seen the blood, Yohan regretted not disposing of his clothes properly, knowing Sara would collect them for cleaning as usual. He should have handled it differently. He moved closer t