“You who never cared about me, don't have the luxury to say bad things about him!” In the end, my emotions broke out of control.
I struggled in vain not to look pitiful in front of him. Why was it so hard? I just wanted to look strong in front of Mattheo, even if it was just once!
But that man, now my husband, was the reason for every tear I shed. Now that I had my happiness, and he was ruining it too?
“How long will you torture me?” I bit my lip until it bled, my voice filled with agony. “Did you ever once ask about my health, my baby? You weren't even present when I was almost killed by someone!”
“YOU NEVER SAID THAT!”
We all fell silent. The room was silent. The three lives standing in it gasped at how loud the voice of the man yelling at me was.
My tears seemed to be stopped instantly by the screech of his voice. His breathing was ragged, and his frail-looking body was covered in hot sweat
Mattheo Sinclair's POVBelle's POV finishes hereI knew it. Ever since the incident at the apartment, Belle's view of me has changed.The severity of our marriage problems was another thing. No matter how hard, our problems were only related to the two of us as internal parties.However, since the incident in the apartment, I felt that there was another party interfering with our problems. The result was a misunderstanding. My view and her view were different. We talked while discussing unrelated things.I felt that the reason why Belle was angry with me, refusing my invitation to meet, was because she didn't know I had come that night.“I came that night, Belle,” I said not playing around. “Don't tell me, you also forgot about your call asking me to come help you immediately.”“What? How could I forget!?” She barked at my words. “How could you say such a thin
When everyone's attention was drawn to the incoming group of guards, I took the opportunity to carry Belle out of her room.“Ack! Miss Belle!” Angel belatedly noticed her disappearance one second after I ran away.I deliberately took the hallway with the most crowded crowd, so that the guards chasing me would lose track of me even more.Clasping Belle's IV bottle to the back of my neck, I used all the strength in my legs to run away as fast as I could.“Stupid Mattheo! Stupid! Stupid!” Belle raged in my arms. The weak punches of her two hands, attacking my chest, rebelled to be released.“I told you I don't want to talk to you! Are you deaf!?” she started crying with both hands that kept hitting me.My guilt came to the surface. Usually, my compassion never appeared even if she was crying her eyes out under my feet.This time, my legs stopped on their own. Her sad face made my heart feel tight, tigh
Slap!Her body slumped down from my arms. My hand grip loosened. A twinge of pain accompanied by a burning sensation on my cheek disrupts my focus on the body that has slipped from my dominance.“Don't you dare say that to Luke!” a small, high-pitched voice screeched in front of my face. “Kidnapping? I ran away from you! Why do I have to explain all this when you don't even care about me yourself? Seriously! I hate you, Mattheo! I hate you!”Hold on. What the hell is going on here?There was a bit of a gap in my head, between reality and hallucination. Before reality hit me hard, what I realized was that Belle had already put up her body to protect that bastard.With her body shaking, with her tears still falling. Like an angel protecting her favorite human.Him? Luke Davis? Protected by Belle, my wife who has been so obsessed with me?'No, no. I can't believe it.’“Belle, c
“Go away Mattheo! Get you away from me!”She threw me out. The woman who slapped me, abused me, and defended a man other than me, was the same woman who was still my wife.Back then, Belle wasn't like this. No matter what I did to her, she would still hold her ground as my spouse. A small quarrel like this shouldn't make her change.We've been through many bigger problems than this. However, this was the first time she dared to go against me.The reaction in my body couldn't lie. I was trembling, a tremor that went through my entire body that I could witness.The tremors emanating from my heart, fear, hatred, and contempt, all mixed to dissolve me in disbelief.“Someone! Please Help! Someone's hurt here! Please someone help me!” Belle shouted. Even her shrill voice sounded foreign to my hearing.I don't remember her being a woman who easily falls for other men. I'm still trying to deny it. But what else could I
“No, I just-”Beep Beep Beep“There's a call.” Robert stopped what he was saying, turning to point at my new cell phone that was ringing very loudly.“I'll wait in my room,” was all he said. Without me asking, he managed to catch the clue and immediately gave me some privacy. I didn't mind him sitting here, next to me, while waiting for me to finish the call.Our conversation wasn't over yet, on top of that. I later found out that the reason Robert had left my side was because it was my mother who had called me.It wasn't long before the lightness I felt in my chest was replaced by a thick fog that made me breathe a long, tired sigh. Nothing good would come from calling Ragen, my mother.'Is it normal for a son to feel so overwhelmed by a cellular call from his mother? She could be worried about me.' was what I thought to myself. Even though it was very difficult to bring this hand to pick up the cell phone that had been ringing repeatedly.“Yes, mom? I'm here,” I said, picking up the
“He's inside.” Robert's voice welcomed the woman in her exclusive outfit, taking her first steps into our territory.A bit surprised, I admit. Natalia's appearance was much worse than the last time I saw her. We met shortly before my mother tortured me at headquarters. I can't forget how messed up she looked back then.Even a comatose person knew there was something wrong with her.“Sit down,” I said. As much as I hated her presence, I tried not to make her a sacrifice for my anger towards Mom. I set the sofa free for her to sit on.I thought she'd take the spot next to me, but who would have thought I'd be able to see how messed up her face was this close? Sitting in front of me was something she shouldn't have done.“You don’t look so good.” Finally, my tongue couldn't resist commenting on the pale canvas and dark circles under her eyes. “Sick people aren't supposed to go anywhere.”&ld
As if that wasn't enough, Robert stopped his hand movements when Natalia's insults were cut off. His gaze lingered on me with emphasis. Lying doesn't feel pressured. His mouth wasn't open but I could feel what he was saying now.I admit, I was cornered. Natalia with her shrill voice again protested to me watching my action of leaving her. I stepped into the kitchen, where I washed this face that was sprinkled with shame.'After getting the baby, you want to leave it.' Those words were sharper than any a rusty dagger. The magnet stuck to my heart, turning back the clock on how mean I was to Belle back then.My ego still says everything was a compulsion. My carelessness in letting my mother manipulate my desires back then. Belle was accused of having an affair with another man when I was struggling to maintain our company.My mother was so intent on Belle's family inheritance that she manipulated my feelings. None of this would have happened if I had listened to Belle instead of my moth
Luke Davis' POV(The day of the commotion at the hospital)(Flashback)“Don't you dare accuse Luke in front of me!”This is beautiful. My hopes were waving far beyond expectations. The decision to cooperate with that disgusting woman, Natalia, the fruit turned out to be very sweet.My only regret is that there's no camera here. I would have loved to capture every pathetic expression of that Mattheo guy. The world should know that a man they respect and fear so much can look so ridiculous in front of his wife.Belle, I never knew she was willing to pull out the IV tube in her hand to protect me. I intend that if Mattheo dares to raise his hand and play violence, I will not remain silent and will immediately break his neck.So Belle should not be needed to protect me. But, ah, how nice. It was wonderful to see Belle protecting me, the man who had ruined her relationship, in front of her legal husband.“You're my wife, Belle! And that's my baby! You should come back here!” That very man
Belle's POV“Nggg~” Raven whined in tears when I separated him from his soft pillow. Not much different from her brother, Christ, who had already cried when his deep sleep was awakened. I really couldn't bear to wake them up in their unhealthy state.'However, Mattheo is already in Japan. It's only a matter of time until he finds the location of this hospital and my nightmare will come true.' I reminded myself not to let my guard down for a second in this critical situation.“Forgive your mother, my dear. I'm sorry.” I repeatedly apologized to my two babies who had to become victims of their parents' problems. I had to do this now or never.While Robert was still talking to someone on his phone, while the hospital was still too quiet for the guards to find me. Once again, I had to leave everything behind for my two babies. I'm not sure I would have survived if I hadn't hurried now.As soon as I found out Mattheo had reached Japan, the stitches in my stomach were excruciating. My stoma
Natalia’s POVI never expected to get a surprise like this, Mattheo's coming to the hospital and seeing me alone had managed to make my heart beat.I never imagined that Mattheo would even give me another surprise that was even more shocking than the previous one, not only did it make me do heart exercises, but it almost made my heart fall out of place because I was so surprised to see Mattheo in front of my eyes when I was just a few steps away from getting into the car.It was even more shocking that he was waiting for me there, like he already knew what I was going to do after this. Mattheo, he couldn't possibly know that I was going to leave and escape through the back door of the hospital and he couldn't possibly know that I kept a car in the backyard of this hospital either, right?''So, what are you going to say again this time? What are you going to explain about everything that has happened this time, where are you going and what made you decide to escape from this hospital?'
Natalia’s POVWho would have thought, a few moments after the phone call with Ragen had been disconnected, the doctor came back into the hospital room and he again checked my condition, which was still lying weakly on the hospital bed even though it had been assisted by drugs and also an IV tube that was still attached to my wrist.I will not waste this good opportunity. I will ask the doctor if I can get out of the hospital right now, so that I can meet Mommy Ragen without getting suspicion from anyone, including Mattheo if he finds me out there again.Unfortunately what I hoped for didn't really come true, the doctor stuck to his decision of not allowing me to be discharged from the hospital. My body that was still weak and not fully healthy was used as an excuse to keep me here.But I also can't stay here like this, I have to go and see Ragen before she does something much worse, she could tell Mattheo and twist the facts so that Mattheo only hates me.No, I can't let that happen!
Natalia’s POV''Mattheo, can I talk to you outside? There's something I want to talk to you about,'' Robert said which made me turn my head, wondering to myself what Robert was going to talk to Mattheo about?Was he going to say something very important that I shouldn't know so Robert asked Mattheo to leave?Shit, why can't my brain think properly? Even if Robert asked Mattheo to talk outside together, I was sure that Robert wouldn't tell the truth. Yes, he is also the one who has always helped me, if what I hid from Mattheo was revealed, it would also drag his name and Robert would not do that, I'm sure.Never mind, I should just trust him for now. Trying to convince myself that Robert will definitely not do anything wrong, he must have thought about it and considered it carefully before doing something.''Talking together? What do you want to tell me, is there something important?''Robert without hesitation immediately nodded to confirm what Mattheo had questioned, confirming that
Natalia’s POV''Why does your face look so pale after seeing me? Your reaction is so exaggerated, it's like you're seeing a ghost.'' Mattheo mocking me again while I was still trying to convince myself that what I was seeing was real, that Mattheo's presence in front of my eyes was not a hallucination due to the effects of the medicine I had taken.But his coming to the hospital and visiting me was real.He was really in front of me and was even looking at me intently, my palms were getting wet when I saw the way Mattheo was looking at me. With my nerves getting the better of me, I tried to act casual despite the fact that my heart was almost out of place.I'm afraid that Mattheo knows the truth about me, I'm afraid that he knows what I'm hiding from him, and I'm also afraid that Mattheo knows what makes me here now.This stress that I'm feeling, I'm sure it has something to do with Mommy Ragen's request that told and forced me to follow her will, assist her to seize custody of both M
Natalia’s POVI never thought that things would never go as smoothly as Mommy Ragen wanted, the process of taking custody of the child that she wanted was not as easy as imagined.'There was too much drama to be done, too many lies that needed to be prepared in order to get everything that Mommy Ragen wanted.'However, the fire of desire that has been burning so big inside her makes she completely unadvised in any way, she still imposes her will and insists on doing everything possible so that her goal can be achieved immediately.Even I could only stay silent and pensive staring in disbelief at her in front of there who was still talking to the Lawyer to discuss what they would do next so that the custody of Belle's two children could fall into the hands of her grandmother who was none other than Ragen.I did not expect that her ambition to control all the assets inherited to the two babies would make her desperate to do anything, even to the point of trying to seize the custody of B
Ragen’s POV''Robert, no matter what happens. I hope you will keep your mouth shut from everyone, I don't want all this to leak out to others and put me in danger. Mommy would immediately suspect me if what she is planning to do is leaked to others, you want to help me right?''Robert immediately nodded his head, agreeing to what Natalia said to hide everything he knew. To keep everyone's mouth shut so that what was happening here wouldn't leak out.''Of course, you don't have to worry about me leaking it. I will definitely keep my mouth shut with everything that has happened, just relax.'' he reassured Natalia and managed to make her smile with relief, at least Robert could be trusted for now.''That's good, for the time being, we should hide everything that happened from everyone, especially Mattheo, he shouldn't know what his mother is planning. I myself am also reluctant to get involved with that oldman madness, I don't know what the end will be, but I can guess that things will d
Ragen’s POVFrom where I was sitting, I could see Natalia shaking her head, looking very distrustful of me who dared to go against the law to get what I wanted.Of course I dare because it's not the law that I will fight against that I have in mind, but the property that will belong to Belle's two children that will also belong to me if I manage to get custody of the two children.Whatever she thinks, I don't care what she thinks here either, I'm not asking for her opinion. But I'm just forcing her and the lawyer in front of me right now to do what I want.Yes, not just the lawyer. But Natalia must also comply with what I want, whatever I tell her, she must obey!''Why are you shaking your head like that, Natalia? What are you thinking?'' I asked her, furious too because more and more Natalia seemed very out of line with my mindset.''Nothing, Mom. Just.. I think I need to go to the restroom first, You just continue the conversation with Mr. lawyer.''Natalia immediately rose to her f
Ragen’s POV''Natalia, I only asked you to accompany me to the legal counsel. Why are you so scared of being found out by Mattheo? After all as long as we keep quiet and don't tell anyone then it will all be safe right, or do you really want me to do something to you first so that you will listen to what I say and make you want to obey my orders?''I stared at Natalia's two eyeballs so intently, giving off an intimidating aura that was so strong as to pressure Natalia and make her give up on her initial decision to refuse my orders.“Please, I can’t do this,” She’s still rejecting me.“You certainly know what I mean, Natalia. It's not a difficult thing to influence Mattheo to hate you by bringing up his children's names, I can do that if you continue to refuse me. Ah, how about I tell Mattheo that you secretly want to harm his children?''Natalia looked surprised when I suddenly turned my head to look at her, I also saw her body jumped up when I suddenly turned my head and looked at h