Yohan remained in a daze, staring at the closed door. He couldn't understand his conflicting feelings.
Hadn't he initially thought of giving the gown to Sara as a gift, a symbol of closure for their relationship?
Then why did he feel a pang of discomfort when Leslie claimed it as her gown?
Why did he still feel that the gown only truly belonged to Sara?
The gown had been a part of their special day. Despite the divorce, he couldn't shake off the emotional attachment he had with those memories.
As the minutes ticked by, Leslie finally emerged from the changing room, wearing the gown with a radiant smile.
"Wow, Yohan, look at me! This gown is simply stunning!" Leslie beamed, twirling in the gown.
"Hmm," Yohan tried to push away the thoughts that continued to linger.
Yohan couldn't help but feel that only Sara could truly look beautiful in that gown. Despite Yohan having it specially made for Sara, he didn't find Leslie as enchant
In the car, Sara was sitting in Kevin's arms, resting her head on his shoulder. They didn't talk on the way home. When the car stopped, Kevin glanced at Assistant Rob and signalled him with his eyes to leave. As soon as Rob was gone, Kevin looked at Sara's pale face and noticed her grip on his arm. It warmed his heart. She clung to him like a baby monkey to its mother."Sara..." Kevin's deep voice broke the silence, and Sara Owen closed her eyes tightly, holding on to him tighter. Kevin wrapped his arms around her and held her in a tight embrace. Her face was near his chest, and he could feel her tears."I left you alone for a few hours, and you're already crying again. Hm?" Kevin said softly.Sara opened her eyes, "I don't understand, Kevin. Just ten minutes before the meeting, I copied my file from the laptop to the pendrive. But when I got to the meeting room, something else was there. I tried to explain it to Miss Gandhi, but she thought I was making excuses
Feeling the growing tension between them, Kevin slowly parted her legs, moved even closer, and placed his hands on her waist before planting a soft kiss on her lips. The moment was filled with an electrifying energy as their lips met.They locked eyes, their gazes filled with passion. Sara lowered her eyes, while Kevin smiled slightly, though sadness flickered in his eyes. He knew he had to control himself and not let things get out of hand. Losing her friendship was not an option he wanted to consider.Slowly, Kevin removed his arms from her waist and stepped back, trying to compose himself. He stared at the rice cooker, trying to distract himself from the intense moment. His throat was dry, and he clenched his fists to control his emotions.But then, Sara surprised him by wrapping her soft arms around his waist from behind, placing her cheek on his broad back. A deep sigh escaped her lips as she held him close.Kevin closed his eyes tightly, torn between
Sara was determined not to let her past dictate her future. While Yohan's memory still lingered in her heart, she wanted to give Kevin a chance to carve a place for himself. She decided to marry him, recalling the heartbreak of not being loved in return when she signed those marriage papers with Yohan. She couldn't bear to inflict the same pain on Kevin, who genuinely cared for her.As she walked, Sara turned her head and caught a glimpse of the light streaming from Kevin's study room, where he was diligently working. A bittersweet smile crossed her face as she admitted to herself that she was caught up in the currents of emotions and uncertain thoughts. She didn't want to overanalyze everything; she wanted to go with the flow and let her heart guide her.Under the magical night sky, she felt hopeful for the future she was about to begin with Kevin.The morning sunlight streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow over the dining room where Kevin was eagerly
"Gracie's busy taking care of her mom and our kid all day. By the time we get to talk at night, she's too tired to discuss anything else.""You're turning into the perfect husband.""I can't break her heart by telling her the truth.""Doesn't she talk to Sara? They're best friends.""They haven't spoken since that party. Gracie saw you kiss Sara in the party and thought everything is cool between you two.""Then you should tell her the truth before it's too late.""You miss her."Yohan froze, hiding behind a cloud of smoke from his cigarette."I heard Sara's living with Kevin now, and she joined Cerate Solution, Brooklyn Group's IT department." Ryan said."I don't give a damn," Yohan replied, gulping down his whisky and grabbing his blazer in frustration, ready to leave.Just then, Nolan rushed into the cabin, his face full of urgency. Yohan looked at him and asked, "What?""Sir..." Nolan hesitated for a mo
When the car arrived in front of Dixon Villa, Sara Owen looked at the door with mixed feelings. The security guards had already informed the villa about her arrival, and the housekeeper rushed to the living room to inform the elders, brimming with happiness.Excitement filled the hearts of the elders as they rushed to welcome Sara.Sara said to the driver, "You can go back to Brooklyn. Kevin will need to return after completing his meeting."“Okay, Madam.”Sara stepped out of the car and entered the villa, holding her purse tightly. However, she was startled when Natalie and Bruno appeared before her with bright smiles. Natalie hugged Sara with tears in her eyes, "My daughter... My daughter..."Sara felt a warm embrace and patted Natalie's back, hugging her back, "Aunt, what's this? I've come to see you after a few days, and you're welcoming me with tears? Do you want me to cry too?"Natalie heard 'aunt' and realized Sara was sti
The elders and Sara rushed out of the villa, horrified to see Yohan strangling Neel. Sara held tightly onto Bruno's arm, her heart pounding as she witnessed her ex-husband's incredible strength."Ricky... Ricky... Leave him. He will die," Natalie pleaded, trying to pull Yohan away, but he was too enraged to listen."Ricky, leave him!" Bruno shouted, desperately trying to stop Yohan's violent outburst. But Yohan seemed unstoppable.Sara couldn't bear to see. With a surge of courage, she rushed towards Yohan and grabbed his arm, yelling, "Please, Yohan, leave him! He'll die! Yohan, please!""This fucking jerk tried to kill you. Do you want to save him?" Yohan yelled furiously, his face contorted with anger."Leave him," Sara shouted, trying to intervene."No. This fucking bastard entered your bedroom with a knife. He pushed you underwater and messed with the elevators to kill you," Yohan continued, his rage showing no signs of abating.
Sara and Kevin strolled through the garden, a mix of emotions filling the air between them. The weight of their approaching marriage weighed on their minds, leaving them both feeling a bit strange and nervous. Kevin glanced at Sara's tightly held palms and felt a pang of anxiety."I'm sorry I didn't ask you before confirming the date," he finally broke the silence."I didn't expect you to choose tomorrow," Sara replied softly."I had to pick tomorrow because there were no available dates for a week. But if you're not comfortable with it, we can change it," Kevin offered."No, it's alright. It doesn't make much of a difference. We've already decided to get married, so sooner or later, it was bound to happen," she reassured him, touched by his sweet consideration.Kevin gently held her hands, and they stopped, looking deeply into each other's eyes. He wanted to be certain that she was happy and not making this decision under any pressure."Are
Due to the overconsumption of alcohol and drugs, Yohan had slept until the afternoon. When he woke up, he was plagued with a hangover and a splitting headache. The realization hit him like a ton of bricks—today was the day of Sara and Kevin's marriage. He quickly reached for his mobile phone to call his assistant, Nolan, only to find it turned off due to a drained battery. He hurriedly plugged it in to charge and rushed to the bathroom to freshen up.As the water flowed in the shower, Yohan's AI started reading the day's news. His fingers ran through his hair, but then they stopped abruptly as the news headline caught his attention.‘Good morning, Mr Dixon. I have breaking news for you today. In a simple yet heartwarming ceremony held this morning at 10 am, the director of the esteemed Brooklyn Group, Mr Kevin Johnson, tied the knot with his alleged girlfriend, Ms Sara Owen, at court. The couple looked absolutely happy and adorable together.The cere
"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..