Sara hesitated for a moment, "I know, but we have work and responsibilities..."
Kevin grinned, "Don't worry about that. I've already taken care of everything. I've spoken to your supervisors and arranged for us to have some time off. All you need to do is say yes."
Sara's eyes widened in surprise. "You really did all that?"
Kevin nodded, his eyes filled with warmth. "Of course. I want to whisk you away to a beautiful destination, just the two of us."
She took a deep breath and finally gave in to the idea. "Okay, Kevin, you win. Let's go."
Kevin's face lit up with excitement, and he couldn't contain his joy. "Really? You mean it?"
"Yes, really," Sara replied with a laugh.
Sara's laugh was interrupted by Kevin's phone ringing. He glanced at the screen and sighed, "Sorry, gotta take this."
"No problem," Sara replied, still smiling.
Kevin answered the call, "Yes, Rob"
"Sir, I'm sorry to disturb you, but it's urgent,"
Sara had been awake, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness, as she heard Kevin approach her bedroom.And her peaceful slumber filled his heart with a mix of – love, tenderness, and a longing to be closer to her. He gently brushed a few strands of hair away from her face, careful not to wake her. Heleaned forward and gently kissed her forehead, causing her to tremble slightly and clutch the bedsheet.Noticing that she was awake, he couldn't resist the urge to nuzzle his face in her neck, gently grazing his lips against her skin. Sara was fully awake now, her heart pounding, aware of the intensity of his desire and the emotions swirling within her.With hesitance and shyness, Sara got up from the bed and moved towards the glass window. Her fists were pressed against her heart, her breaths rapid as she tried to compose herself. But Kevin's longing for her only grew stronger. He approached her, holding her shoulders tightly from behind. He gently k
Opening the file, Yohan found Rose's birth and death certificates, along with a DNA report that matched his own. His heart skipped a beat as he stared at the doctor in disbelief."What the hell is this? Are you kidding me?""Sir, what's wrong?""Do you think these reports are true? How dare you make a fake birth certificate?""What are you talking about, sir? The details in these files are confidential and have been verified by the department. It can't be false. Even Mr. and Mrs. Dixon were present when these certificates were issued," the doctor explained.Yohan's face flushed."Tell me the truth. Did Sara ask you to make the fake birth certificate and DNA reports?""Why would she do that? In fact, she doesn't know about these reports. The birth certificate was prepared when you and the baby girl were admitted to the hospital. But one day, it was stolen from her case file before we could hand it to Miss Owen. So we had to issue a sec
Dragging her out of the car, Yohan forcefully led her to the study room and pushed her onto the couch. He grabbed some photos from the desk and threw them on her face, his breathing heavy with anger."You want proof? See them," he spat out, then turned and went to the bar counter to pour himself a drink. He gulped down the whisky in one breath, trying to calm himself.Sara picked up the photos, her hands trembling as she looked at them. Her eyes widened in shock and disbelief as she saw the pictures. She stood up from the couch, trying to make sense of what she was seeing.Yohan glanced at her, his eyes filled with pain and anger. He gulped down more whisky, then walked back to her. "Shocked? Or ashamed?" he questioned bitterly.Tears welled up in Sara's eyes as she tried to find the right words to say. "And you believed these photos?" she asked, her voice trembling."Don't lie and say they're not real. You knew I would never let you go if I had kn
Suddenly, Kevin stopped walking. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice serious."Yohan had shown me some photos of that night," Sara explained, her heart beating faster as she recalled the unsettling images."Do you have those photos right now?" Kevin asked, his protective instincts kicking in.Sara nodded, her hands trembling slightly. "Yes, I kept them with me."They both returned to the villa and in the bedroom, Sara took the photos out from her purse and handed them to Kevin. As he carefully examined the pictures, his brows furrowed in deep thought.He realized that he had heard a noise coming from the balcony that night, but when he went to check, he found nothing. The angle of the photos suggested that they were taken from the balcony as if someone had been watching them. Could there have been someone spying on them?He placed the photos on the desk, gently rubbing Sara's head, "Don't worry about this now. It doesn't matter anymore."
As Yohan's rage began to subside, he took a step back, the weight of his actions sinking in. Kevin, too, remained composed, unwilling to escalate the situation further. They stood in a tense silence.Finally, Yohan turned away, unable to face Kevin any longer. He walked towards the terrace railing, his back facing Kevin.The cool evening breeze seemed to wash over them. And as the evening turned into night, they continued to stand there, lost in their thoughts, the silence speaking volumes about the complex web of emotions that entangled them....It was late evening, and Sara was waiting anxiously for Kevin to return to Sa House. As time passed, she grew concerned about his delay. Deciding not to wait any longer, she went to the kitchen, planning to start cooking.Just then, the familiar sound of Kevin's car horn reached her ears. Hearing the honk, she rushed to the entrance.Kevin entered the villa, but his walk was unsteady, and his appea
Kevin held her close in his arms, gazing at her lovingly. "I am going to France for an important work. It will take several days to return.""No problem. I'll handle things here," Sara assured him."Will you come with me?" Kevin asked.However, Sara's face fell on hearing the idea of going to France. She gently stepped away from his embrace."France..." she sighed softly.That place she would never want to go after Rudra's death."Because of my work, the honeymoon plans aren't coming together. But we can go to Paris under that excuse. I know every bride dreams of seeing the Eiffel Tower on her honeymoon," Kevin said, his voice brimming with excitement and affection.But Sara sadly replied, "No, Kevin. You should go."He sensed the sadness in her voice, but before he could inquire further, she turned back with a gentle smile and said, "You will be busy with work, and we wouldn't be able to spend time together.""Are you s
Yohan stumbled, falling to the ground, crying and Natalie quickly sat beside him, cradling his head on her lap as she caressed his hair, crying alongside him. "What do I do with this yearning? What do I do with this regret? I just want my daughter back," Yohan blurted out, his tears flowing freely. Natalie's heart ached, never having seen him like this before. "Sara…" he whispered, his voice filled with pain. “Control yourself, Ricky.” "I miss you, Sara" he whispered, losing his senses as grief consumed him. Natalie wept alongside him. The next morning… The first ray of morning sunlight gently woke Sara from her peaceful slumber. As she looked to her side, she noticed the empty space where Kevin had been lying. It then dawned on her that he must have left for his business trip, while she was still lost in sleep after their intimate time together. Covering her naked body with the bedsheet, she stood up and noticed a smal
"It pained me to know that you left her. Because I thought that both of you could be happy only with each other. But seeing her with Kevin now makes me glad she did the right thing by divorcing you. If she had not done this, she would have kept giving you proof of her chastity for the rest of her life."With those words, Bruno left the bedroom, and Yohan sat there, lost in his thoughts. His eyes turned red, and his face flushed with emotion. He felt a mix of regret and guilt. The truth hit him hard, and he realized the depth of his mistakes.In the Brooklyn Tower…After leaving Cerate Solutions, Sara was heading towards her car in the parking when her phone rang. Seeing "Kevin" written on the screen, she smiled brightly. Getting in the car, she picked up the call."Hey," she greeted him.Hearing her sweet voice, Kevin breathed deeply. "I want to come back. I don’t want to be here alone."Buckling her seatbelt, she started drivin
"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..