As Sara stepped into the October Villa, she couldn't help but notice the absence of light. However, as she moved forward, the lights came alive, illuminating her path. Her eyes were drawn to a large portrait of Yohan in the living room, reminding her of the day when she first discovered his true identity as the director of Dixon Group, the man who had come to her rescue that fateful night. She couldn't deny his captivating handsomeness, as if he were a creation unmatched by any other.Her gaze then shifted to the dining hall, a place where Yohan would often stand at the doorway, silently watching her as she prepared meals for him. Slowly, Sara made her way upstairs, her footsteps echoing in the silence. She opened the door to the master bedroom, and the lights automatically brightened the room. The elegance of the chandelier above her and the luxurious white furry carpet beneath her feet was a stark contrast to the emptiness that now enveloped the space. The absence of flowers in the
Sara hastily turned around, her eyes filled with urgency. "Yohan... something has happened to Rose. I'm sorry, I have to go. Please understand," she pleaded.Yohan gazed at her for a moment, his expression tense.It was already ten o'clock at night, and they were the only ones in the villa. Concerned for her safety, he furrowed his brow and abruptly tossed his cigarette aside."I'll drive you there.”Yohan swiftly left the bedroom, grabbing his car keys as he made his way towards the car.Sara followed closely behind, her heart pounding with worry.In the car, Yohan could sense the silent tears streaming down Sara Owen's face and her noticeable desperation to reach their destination.The vibration of her phone caught her attention, and she quickly wiped her tears before glancing at Yohan, who seemed disinterested in looking at her. With a sense of urgency, she opened the inbox and read the message from Kevin."Sorry for the delay. Had some urgent stuff. On my way back home now."Sara
Bruno, Natalie, Kevin, and Sara stood together in front of Rose's tombstone, dressed in melancholy black attire. Natalie's eyes were red and puffy from crying, while Sara's eyes remained dry, devoid of any tears. The wind tousled Sara's untied hair as they stood on the hill, surrounded by a peaceful silence. Sara let out a deep sigh and came to the elders.Sara, wiping away Natalie's tears, held her hands and spoke in a hoarse voice, "Don't cry, Aunt. Rose will never come back. At least now she has found peace from the pain she endured in her short life."Natalie shook her head, tears streaming down her face. Sara then approached Bruno, looking into his tear-filled eyes."I've signed the divorce papers and sent them to Yohan this morning. The summons of the court will come soon. I have no connection to him anymore. But you will always be my family."Bruno placed his hand on her head and nodded, his heart heavy with grief."I wish you a happy life ahead." He then turned to Kevin and sp
Natalie was shocked by Bruno's plea, and Neel angrily grabbed Bruno, pressing him against the wall."You deliberately let her go. You knew I wanted to make her my wife. Your daughter has caused me so much pain. And when her days of suffering arrived, you sent her away?" Neel seethed.Natalie, trying to intervene and protect Bruno, was forcefully pushed aside by Neel. She struggled to catch her breath, clutching her chest and glanced at her husband, whose frail heart was struggling to cope.Suddenly, a pair of sparkling black shoes caught her attention, and she froze in place. She recognized the person by those shoes, and her heart trembled at the sight of him in this chaotic situation.Yohan knelt down, took hold of her shoulders, and guided her to the couch."Ricky..." she sobbed, shaking her head.Hearing Natalie's distressed cry, Neel released his grip on Bruno's neck and turned around.Yohan's bloodshot eyes locked onto Neel, and then he glanced at Bruno, who was struggling for br
“She is left. Bruno says she will never come back.”Finally, he spoke, his voice tinged with a mix of sadness and uncertainty. "She will come to the court tomorrow. You can come and visit her if you want."With those words, Yohan flicked his cigarette away and turned to leave. Natalie called out to him, her voice filled with desperation."Ricky, please think once," she pleaded.Yohan paused for a moment, his conflicted thoughts noticeable on his face. Eventually, he left, his footsteps echoing in the quiet night, the lights of the water shimmering in the distance.Yohan reclined in the back seat of his sleek black luxury car, his eyes closed in deep thought. Nolan, glanced at him through the rearview mirror, observing his restlessness. The car sped along the empty road, the engine purring with power."Ricky, please think once," Natalie's words echoed in Yohan's mind, causing him to furrow his brow in irritation as he opened his eyes.Sensing his unease, Nolan decided to break the sil
The next morning…Sara reached the court on time.Assistant Nolan and the lawyer were already there, briefing her about what to expect. Sara remained composed, showing no signs of sadness.It was already half past ten, and Yohan hadn't arrived yet. Sara checked her watch and asked Nolan, "When is he going to show up?"Nolan replied, "I'll give him a call, Madam."He stepped away and dialled Yohan's number.Just then, a familiar white car pulled up, and Sara's expression changed. She approached Natalie and Bruno with a gentle smile and greeted them politely, "Aunt. Uncle. How are you doing?"Natalie hugged her tightly and asked, "How are you, my dear?""I'm doing fine," Sara replied. Then she looked at Bruno and her smile faded, "Uncle, you look weak. Are you okay?"Bruno placed his hand on Sara's head and smiled, "You know me.""What happened? Have you stopped taking your medication?" she asked with concern."No, Sara. Don't worry. It's just my blood pressure acting up. I'm fine other
The red sports car came to a stop in front of the entrance of Brooklyn Tower, and Kevin glanced at Sara, who was engrossed in reading a document file."Do you have all the documents?" he asked.Sara closed the file and met his gaze. "Yes, I have everything. But I'm still nervous. I indicated in the application that I am married. Now, suddenly being divorced, I don’t have marriage certificate to submit.""Don't worry about it. Trust me, the HR Department will assist you and won't give you any trouble over this. You can simply ask them to update your relationship status," Kevin assured her.Sara nodded, her smile gentle. "Thank you. I'll go now."Kevin checked his wristwatch and said, "It's three o'clock. You should be able to complete the formalities within two hours. Give me a call once you're done, okay? And don't hesitate to reach out to me if they give you any trouble.""Alright."With a warm smile, Sara Owen exited the car and entered the building. Kevin watched her until she disa
!!PRESENT!!Yohan let out a deep sigh.It felt as if that dreadful night had happened just yesterday. Easily kidnapping him, and beating him for six months, all in an attempt to force him to sign the property papers. And when he didn't give in, they resorted to kidnapping his pregnant wife.Yohan's mind was frozen as he struggled to understand who could have directed such a heinous act against him.At that moment, Assistant Nolan entered the conference room to inform Yohan that Leslie had arrived and was waiting for him in his cabin. But Yohan's intimidating presence made it clear to Nolan that it wasn't the right time to disturb him.Yohan lit a cigarette, taking long drags and blowing smoke into the air as if trying to alleviate the pain in his heart.The woman he cherished the most had betrayed him. It seemed like women were always capable of such things."Have you figured out whose island it is?" Yohan asked in a hoarse, heavy voice.Nolan trembled upon hearing his words, "Sir, we
"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..