Jemma couldn't sleep the entire night after Noah's threat. The next morning, she got ready for work and left home. As she was heading out, she read the news that someone had entered Jay's ICU room and removed his oxygen mask, attempting to kill him. Fortunately, the nurse checked on Jay every two hours, and when she arrived, Jay was struggling to breathe. The nurse immediately called the doctor, and the situation was brought under control. Jemma felt scared and worried. She thought the incident might be linked to Noah's warning, making her tense that Noah might attempt to harm Jay. A few days later, Jay finally woke up from his long coma. Jemma took a break from work and rushed to the hospital to visit him. Upon entering the room, she saw Jay lying in bed, engaged in a conversation with a nurse, wearing a warm smile. Tears welled up in her eyes, causing her to hesitate at the doorway. Jay noticed her and gently called out her name."Hey, Jemma... You're here."Jemma bit her lip, fee
"Let go of me, Jay."Ignoring her plea, Jay nestled his face into the crook of her neck, inhaling deeply. "Did you really sleep with him?"Jemma felt a pang of guilt as Noah's words echoed."Let go, Jay," she repeated, trying to free herself from his grip.But Jay continued, "No...""Please, Jay," Jemma's resistance grew stronger. However, in a sudden burst of frustration, Jay forcefully pushed her against the wall."Why?" His voice cracked with anger.Jemma tensed up as Jay's grip tightened on her shoulders."Who is he? You let him get close to you. You slept with him. I was your damn boyfriend. We were engaged. You never even gave me a kiss," Jay's voice was filled with hurt and frustration.Jemma attempted to break free, but Jay pushed her against the wall once more."I'm not done talking," he said firmly."Stop it, Jay. We're not together anymore.""That's what I'm trying to understand. We were together for years, and I couldn't even touch you. Why did he get to sleep with you the
Jemma lay still on the bed for some time, making sure he had truly left. When she heard the beeping sound of the apartment door locking, she breathed a sigh of relief. Hurriedly, she went to lock the bedroom door from the inside. Turning on the lights, she glanced around the room. Her eyes landed on a T-shirt and pyjamas that belonged to Noah. Putting on his clothes seemed a much better option than being naked, so she quickly got dressed and then lay back on the bed, feeling weak and drained. She reached for her mobile phone and checked the notifications flooding in. The internet was filled with news about her and Jay. Just then, a notification popped up on her phone. It was a text message from Noah. "Turn off the lights. Put the phone away and get some sleep."Jemma's eyes widened in surprise. He wasn't in the apartment, so how did he know what she was up to?Angrily, she replied, "Are you spying on me? Do you have cameras in your bedroom?""I can see the light from downstairs. And
Jemma was getting ready to leave as she finished her work when Jay suddenly barged into her office. His face showed a mix of sadness and anger. Slowly, Jemma stood up, seeing him."I couldn't believe him when he said he slept with you. I kept asking you why we broke up. And now I see, you betrayed me," Jay uttered, his voice filled with hurt.Jemma gripped her phone tightly, understanding why he was reacting this way. He took a step closer, his expression pained. "I was actually coming to apologize for what I did yesterday. I felt so happy thinking you cared for me, fooling myself into believing you still had feelings for me. But you were never really into me."Jay's accusation hit Jemma hard, leaving her speechless and dazzled with a sense of guilt and sorrow.She couldn't bear the weight of his accusations."Jay...""No! You listen to me," Jay interrupted."If you were over me, why did you keep pretending? Why string me along until our wedding? You should've said no to my proposal.
“Dad didn't even say a word. He just went straight into his room and never came out. Sa Mom was crying a lot. She said Dad has become really quiet. He doesn't talk to anyone and stays locked in his room all the time. Mom has to be with him all the time because sometimes he feels dizzy and has these episodes from his bipolar disorder."Noah became cold."After you left, Jemma and I also left the villa. I used to be mad at him before, but seeing him like this makes me feel terrible. Mom mentioned that when he's alone, he spends hours in your room looking at your childhood photos and your medals. Everyone at school says he won't live much longer because of the mess you've caused to his company and he's all stressed out. I'm scared, brother. Please don't be mad at Dad. He loves you so much. If you ruin him, how will I, Sa Mom, Grandpa, and Grandma cope?"Noah felt a wave of emotions listening to Jia. It touched his heart knowing Yohan missed him despite the rough situation between them. G
As soon as Sara stepped out of the master bedroom, Nisha hurried to inform her, "Mr. Jenkins is here." Sara squinted in confusion, "Ryan... unexpectedly, without a heads-up..." Entering the living room, Sara spotted Ryan standing near the couch with his back turned to her. "Ryan..." Ryan turned around, "Hey, Sara." "You're back from abroad!" "Yeah, got in this morning." "Did you have lunch?" "Will head home and have lunch with Jemma. Promised her that." "It's Sunday. She's probably enjoying her day off." "How's Yohan?" "Oh! Yohan... he's slowly recovering. He's just sleeping." "Better. I wanted to talk to you, that's why I'm here." "Me?" Ryan nodded with a hint of sadness, "Sara, about a week ago, some photos gone viral on the internet about Noah and Jemma. Found out when I got back today. Is it true there's something between them?" Sara's expression turned serious, "Have you spoken to Jemma about it?" "I know my daughter, Sara. Since breaking up with Jay, she's been ver
Sara cautiously pushed open the door to Noah's bedroom, peering in with Noah by her side. Yohan stood facing the wall where Noah's pictures, medals, and certificates hung in frames. Noah felt a pang of sadness and guilt as he observed Yohan's figure, noticing that he had lost weight. "Yohan stays here like this every day after dinner. He won't move until I call him to bed," Sara murmured softly. Noah walked into the room and halted behind Yohan. As Yohan glimpsed his reflection in the photos, his face suddenly brightened. He turned around, but upon seeing Noah standing in front of him, he froze, as if his mind was struggling to sense whether it was a hallucination or a real encounter.Noah stood in awe as he laid eyes on Yohan. The sight of him stunned Noah to his core. Yohan's face had transformed significantly; the once vibrant aura around him had waned. His complexion was pallid, and the spark in his eyes had diminished. He appeared gaunt, visibly thinner than before, and there wa
The evening was set for the Vento University Student Association's grand party, inviting all graduates. The venue sparkled with vibrant lights and pulsating music, creating an electric atmosphere. Graduates reunited, enjoying the chance to meet old friends, laughter echoing as they shared tales, clinked glasses, and recollected about college days. Joy and harmony filled the air, an evening where cherished memories were restored amid the delightful ambience.As Jay stood among his friends, his gaze subtly shifted towards Jemma, who was engrossed in conversation with her friends. She looked glamorous in her elegant black dress, her charm shining effortlessly across the room. Jay couldn't help but admire her grace and beauty from a distance, a soft smile forming on his lips as he watched her amidst the crowd. Jemma appeared stunning in her tempting black backless dress. The mid-rise waistline complemented her figure beautifully, highlighting her slender outline. The dress, with its grace
"How... How is that possible? I remember, we chatted the morning I got attacked. You were the one telling me the baby was all healthy. What the hell happened?" "Maybe it's just my rotten luck, Jemma. But seeing you with Sunny, I can't help but be grateful you made it through and had a healthy baby." "Oh, Jia..." Jemma enveloped her in a tight hug, both women clinging to each other as tears flowed freely. Meanwhile, Noah reached the October Villa. As he approached, Yohan shot him a glare colder than a snowstorm. "Dad... Mom..." Noah greeted them, his eyes darting around to gauge the situation. Sunny was playing with Yohan. Noah swallowed hard, sensing trouble. "How can you be so careless, Jimmy? Why'd you let Jemma come here alone at this hour? You know the danger's not over yet," Sara scolded, her tone edged with worry. "Mom, I didn't want her to come, but she insisted..." "You're avoiding the situation, Jimmy. You can't change the past, but you shouldn't be dodging what's happ
"Jimmy, it's been days. I want to see her and the baby. What's the big deal?"He sighed, "I promise, we'll go later. I just need to sort some things out first."Jemma, growing more anxious, insisted, "But I've been waiting, Jimmy. I can't wait any longer. What's going on?"Noah, worried about her mental state, softened his tone, "Listen, babe. Trust me, I'll take you to see Jia, okay? I don't want to rush into things."Jemma, feeling a pang of doubt, couldn't hold back, "Are you hiding something from me? Why won't you just take me?""No, Jemma, it's not like that.""Jimmy..." her eyes turned tearful."Okay. I'll take you out to dinner tonight, at October Villa. Jia's staying there, and we can see her afterward. Deal?"Jemma hesitated for a moment, then agreed, "Okay, dinner it is. But you better not forget about it.Noah smiled, relieved that he had managed to divert her attention, "I won't. Now, let me get going, okay?"Jemma agreed, watching him leave for the office. As the door clo
Noah trudged back from work, the day's burdens still hanging on his shoulders. Opening the bedroom door, he caught sight of Jemma singing a lullaby to Sunny in her sweet voice. Emotions surged within him, and he quietly closed the door, not wanting to disturb their tender moment.Sinking into the living room couch, Noah leaned back with a heavy sigh. Guilt and regret enveloped him as he grappled with the reality of their situation. Conflicting emotions swirled as he recognised the joy in Jemma's happiness but couldn't shake the haunting feeling that everything was amiss.Jemma placed Sunny in the cot and, on her way to the kitchen for water, found Noah sitting in the dimly lit living room, a cigarette in one hand and a glass of whisky in the other. She touched his shoulder, and he opened his eyes, extinguishing the cigarette and placing the glass on the table."Tired?" she asked.Noah sighed deeply, rubbing the gap between his eyes. "Is Sunny asleep?"Jemma nodded, her palm on his che
The next morning dawned, casting a feeble light across the hospital room. The oxygen mask, a constant companion in her struggle for breath, had been removed, leaving her vulnerable in the stark hospital room.As Jemma slowly opened her eyes, the sterile scent of the hospital greeted her senses. Her gaze fell on Noah, sitting at the edge of the bed, his face etched with a mixture of exhaustion and sorrow. Desperation flickered in her eyes, and as she tried to speak, her voice emerged as a raspy whisper, "Jimmy... where's our baby?"Noah's heart clenched at the question, the weight of the unspoken truth hanging heavily in the air. He hesitated, avoiding her gaze, and gently urged, "Jemma, just take it easy. You need to rest."But Jemma, fueled by a mother's instinct and the gnawing fear that something was amiss, persisted, "Jimmy, please, where's our baby? Why won't you tell me?"His throat tightened with the burden of the truth he wasn't ready to share. Trying to divert her attention,
In the quiet aftermath, the doctor delivered a bittersweet message – Jia had given birth to a healthy baby boy, and she was fine. The family found themselves torn between joy for the new life and grief for the loss of Jemma's child. The terrace became a haven for Noah, who stood near the railing, his hands tucked into his pockets, gazing into the vast darkness.Jacob approached silently, standing beside him.Noah's shoulders slumped, burdened by the weight of the night. Understanding the unspoken unrest, Jacob placed a hand on Noah's shoulder."It's tough, Jimmy," Jacob finally said.Noah remained silent, still lost in the abyss of his thoughts."It's okay, Jimmy. It's not your mistake." Jacob added."You shouldn't have brought Jia here," Noah mumbled."I couldn't lie to her, and... I couldn't stop her," Jacob replied."How's she?" Noah asked, his voice strained."She's fine. Delivery went smoothly, not too hard on her. It's life.""How's the baby?" Noah's voice caught in his throat.
On a lovely evening, Jemma, bored at home, craved ice cream. Spontaneously, she called her driver and headed to the best ice cream spot. The cool sweetness lifted her spirits, turning a mundane evening into a delight.As Jemma indulged in her favourite ice cream, she decided to tease Noah, ignoring his earlier warnings about venturing out alone. Clueless about the impending twist in her evening, she initiated a video call, capturing the picturesque scene of her enjoying the sweet treat.Noah's face lit up when he saw Jemma's call, and his initial joy was evident as he glimpsed her savouring the ice cream. A smile played on his lips. However, his expression shifted when he noticed the unfamiliar surroundings and the people bustling behind her.Concern etched across his face, Noah interrupted her playful banter. "Jemma, where are you? You're not at home, are you?" he asked, his voice betraying a mix of worry and irritation.Jemma, still in her carefree mood, laughed, "Relax, Jimmy! Just
Yohan looked straight into her eyes, "Your mother didn't make a mistake giving birth to you and your brother. Being a mother ain't a mistake. The real mistake is not being able to bring a child into the world. And you didn't make a mistake wanting to bring life into this world."Jia lowered her head, tears welling up."He's a good guy. I'm proud of you."Jia rested her head on his shoulder, and he tightened his grip on her hand, patting it with his other hand."Jimmy's mad at him, not at you or your child. They're buddies. They'll figure it out.""Thanks, Dad."…Noah stepped out of the bathroom, catching sight of Jemma massaging her own feet. With a quick stride, he approached her."What are you doing? Lie down," he insisted, guiding her to lean back onto the bed. Noah grabbed a cushion, placing it behind her for support. Carefully, he lifted her leg, settling it on his thigh, and started massaging it gently.Jemma looked at him deeply, a gentle smile playing on her lips, radiating w
"Jimmy, just hear me out. It's true. It's Jacob, but...""I don't want to hurt you. Back off," he warned, and Sara covered her mouth in shock at the revelation."Mom, get her out of here," Noah yelled at his stunned mother. Jemma wasn't giving up, clinging to his arms to stop him."Jimmy, please... don't be so furious. At least try to understand. We can talk.""Jemma..." his dark eyes sent shivers down her spine, and she realized the magnitude of his anger.In the bedroom, as Jia and Jacob heard Noah's furious voice, Jia clutched Jacob's hand in fear. "Jacob...""Don't worry, I'll talk to him. Let me go.""No... no... please... please, Jacob..."Jacob gently released his hand from her grip and stepped out of the bedroom. Noah caught sight of him, and his anger surged."Freaking scoundrel!" Ignoring Jemma, he shoved her aside and lunged at Jacob."Jimmy... Jimmy..." Jemma screamed, almost drowned out by the chaos.Jacob attempted, "Jimmy, let's talk, okay.""I'll kill you!" But Noah un
"You won't do anything to him, brother. Please..." Jia approached him in fear."I'll kill that coward, Jia," Noah gritted his teeth, eyes blazing with anger."He's not a coward, brother.""This is pure cowardice. Who the hell leaves you in such a condition?" he shouted angrily."No brother, don't do anything to him. Please... he was going to tell you...""When? After the baby's born? It's been seven fucking months, Jia!" he screamed, shaking her. Jemma approached Jia, holding her shoulders, and said to Noah, "Jimmy, don't scare her. We can talk calmly.""I'm warning you, Jemma. Ask her who he is or get her ready to see his dead body in twenty-four hours."Saying that, he stormed out of the apartment furiously, leaving everyone shocked and scared. Jia sobbed, holding Jemma's hands, "Jemma... please... tell brother not to do anything to him... please... Jemma...""Calm down... calm down, Jia... don't cry... I'll talk to him."Jia rushed to Sara, stumbling into her legs, "Mom... please..