Renata is pensive in the hospital cafeteria. She thought about the change in Bastian's expression earlier. That's why Bastian showed a flat expression. Actually, Renata also wanted more than that; it's just that there was doubt in her. There are still so many questions in her head about Bastian. Renata could not just give herself up because the man's status was that of her husband.
"What's wrong, sis?" asked Aline, waking up Renata's reverie."It's okay. Have you ordered?" asked Renata."I asked you what you wanted to order. I've already decided what to eat," said Aline."Just the same, the best seller here," said Renata."Okay."Aline mentioned her order to the waitress serving them. After writing down all the orders, the waiter left."Khemm... looks like something hot happened in the room earlier," Aline teased."What do you mean?" asked Renata, scrunching her forehead in confusion."There are so many ownership marks on Renata's neck,"Renata was pensive alone in front of the operating room, where Bastian was undergoing surgery. Not far from her position, Lucas stood worriedly. He was unable to say anything to Renata, and now he was also very worried. This is the first time Bastian has experienced something like this, being injured to the point of unconsciousness with a lot of blood.Renata is still pensive about her thoughts. She saw Bastian kill people, but it was not hatred or satisfaction that she felt at the moment. Rather, it was a pain that was very painful. a feeling that makes her feel very suffocated. Even crying did not relieve the tightness in his chest; his head felt like it was exploding because of the flood of memories that he could not describe."Renata!"Rena turned to the source of the voice. She saw Davero coming with Julian, Maria, and Agneta."Dad..." Renata got up from her seat and burst into tears in Davero's arms. "Bastian got hurt saving me, Father. He sacrificed himsel
Renata stared blankly at the night sky on the roof of the hospital. Other than in Bastian's room, she chose to sit here alone. avoiding people and wanting to spend her time alone. without feeling the time rolling quickly. Bastian had less than 24 hours left. Will the man wake up and remember him? When he wakes up, he will make a calculation with Renata and ask her to take responsibility.But, to be honest, Renata didn't dare come and be by his side. She was too ashamed of everything she had done. How could she not trust the man she was so in love with? How could she doubt him for not knowing him anymore?Indeed, Rena herself doubted what her feelings for Bastian were really like. Is it appropriate for a woman like her to be fought tooth and nail by a man as good and sincere as Bastian? The answer is no.The woman stared at the ring on her ring finger. The wedding ring between herself and Bastian There was a name engraved there: SR. The woman's tears fell down her chee
Bastian blinked his eyes. He grimaced slightly and frowned. He looked around the room, searching for his wife's whereabouts. Until his sharp gaze stopped at a point where the woman was asleep on the sofa, curled up like a baby. Even though there was an empty bed there, Renata slept on the sofa instead.Bastian got up with a slight grimace, holding his head, which felt dizzy. Bastian is a little uncomfortable with the gip on his neck. He tried to remove it."Uh, what do you want to do?" Someone screeched, making Bastian turn his head to the source of the sound and see Renata had woken up."Did I wake you up?" asked Bastian.Renata got up from the sofa and walked over to Bastian."I don't care if I woke you up or not. Just don't open the GP again. Just watch out if you dare to open the IV and gip. I don't want to accompany you here," Renata exclaimed."It turns out that little rabbits can be threatening too," teased Bastian as he grabbed Renata's waist an
Bastian still hadn't slept that night. Renata seemed to be preparing to sleep on the bed beside the gurney. She was about to lay down on the bed, but Bastian groaned, making Renata walk over to him."What's wrong?" asked Renata, approaching Bastian."I'm cold," said Bastian, pretending to shiver."But the heating has been turned on," said Renata, looking confused."It's still cold. Come here, sleep here," said Bastian, patting her side."You have neck pain; you can't sleep on your side. You need space and freedom; let me sleep on the bed. I'll turn up the heating," Renata said."My neck is fine. I can feel it because I am a doctor. This cast can be removed," said Bastian."Please say so. The doctor who treated you said it would take two more days to remove it. Be patient for a while," said Renata."I'm cold; I want to sleep hugging you," said Bastian, showing a pitiable expression that somehow looked adorable in Renata's eyes.The woman t
"Do you want to take a shower now? I've prepared the water," Renata asked."Umm, yes you can," Bastian replied, putting his cell phone on the nightstand.Renata turned off Bastian's IV, then took him. She led Bastian into the bathroom."The water is already warm, you can immediately take a shower," said Renata and hurried out after storing the IV stand."Where are you going?" asked Bastian."I'll wait for you outside, I'll prepare new clothes," Renata replied innocently."Did you forget what I said about your punishment," said Bastian."Wh-what?""I want you to help me take a shower," said Bastian."What? I thought I was just helping you wipe your body.""Might as well take a shower, darling.""Okay." Renata could only relent, she was really going to be tormented this time. Wiping Bastian's body alone, she was really tormented and already wanted to pounce on him, let alone now helping him take a shower. Renata felt sorry for her
Renata entered Bastian's hospital room. She saw Bastian sleeping on the gurney. The woman walked over to Bastian, checking that the IV was running smoothly. After that, she went back to sit on the sofa. But Bastian's hand grip on her wrist stopped Renata's movement."Are you awake?" asked Renata."What took you so long?" asked Bastian."I was meeting Aline and chatting over there with some cake," Aline replied."No wonder it took so long, making me wait so long.""Weren't you sleeping?" asked Renata, frowning."Yes, because you took too long." Bastian showed his grim expression."Why does something hurt?" asked Renata."I want to go out," said Bastian. "I'm so bored.""Be patient for a while longer. You haven't really recovered yet," Renata explained."Too long, too long.""Why don't we make a video call to Ariana?" suggested Renata."Okay. You sit here," said Bastian, patting the mattress beside him.Renata climbed th
"If you really want to leave me and can't stand being next to me, then leave. I will not hold you back.""It's like I said. I want to see you happy, so you can take your own path. Regarding Ari, we will discuss it later; maybe you can take him, but allow me to see you guys," said Bastian, looking at Renata, who was still standing stiffly in front of him."So am I really allowed to leave you?" asked Renata, making Bastian silent.At the same time, the elevator doors opened wide. Renata walked out of the elevator, walking away from Bastian, and out of the connecting door to the roof."Are you avoiding me and changing the subject?" asked Bastian as he stood behind Renata.Renata turned her body to look at Bastian. "Do I look like I'm leaving you?" she asked."I don't know. You even said that it was all because of Ariana. Do I really mean nothing to you anymore? Am I not influential enough in your heart?" Bastian asked curiously."As far as I know, you
As planned, today Renata, Bastian, and Ariana were going to Switzerland. Since Bastian didn't feel like driving, they decided to take the Bernina Express Panorama Train in Switzerland.There wasn't much stuff they brought—just one big suitcase. They were escorted to the station by Sanders' personal driver. Afterwards, Bastian carried Ariana in a soft-structured carrier. He held Renata's hand, who was towing the suitcase.They entered the train car. Bastian takes over the suitcase in Renata's hand and hands it over to the train guard. After that, they entered the carriage and went to their seats.Bastian and Renata sat facing each other, with Ari sitting next to Renata."What car is this?" asked Ari."No car. This is a train," replied Bastian."What is a train?""That's the one with the song," said Renata, starting to sing the song, making Ariana laugh happily."The sound is tut-tut," said Ari."Now Ari is smart.""Ayi wants to
BRITANIA RAYACurrently, Renata is with Bastian's parents. Ari and Zayden were visiting the Gonemanus residence, where Davero and Agneta were also there."Brother Veera!" Ari exclaimed, approaching Javeera, who was peeling grapes. "Why are you peeling the grapes?""I don't like the skin," Javeera replied. "Do you want some?""No, I don't. Ari wants to eat this one; Ari likes the skin," Ari said, taking another fresh grape."Ka... ka... ka..."Zayden ran towards Ariana and Javeera."Zay, don't run; you'll fall again," Ariana shouted."No need to yell; he's already fallen," Javeera chuckled."Huaaa, it hurts!" Zayden cried, holding his knee."That's why, when you talk, listen. You can't run; you like to fall," Ariana grumbled."What makes a beautiful princess grumble?" said Angela, who had just arrived."It's Aunty Zayden; he's naughty," said Ariana."Momy... huaaa... Daddy..."Angela approached the two-year-old. "W
Doctor Elizabeth came out of the operating room making everyone get up from their seats. After six hours, the surgery was finally over."What about Renata?" asked Bastian."Congratulations, the baby was born without missing anything and in good health. For the mother, we still need to observe her for the next few days. We found a wound on her uterus, and that's the cause of the bleeding. It looks like it was a wound caused during her first pregnancy," Elizabeth explained."Thank you doctor."Elizabeth walked away and left them all. Not long after, the gurney that Renata was on was pushed out of the operating room. She was still unconscious with a breathing apparatus attached to her mouth. Blood transfusion was still being done.After taking away the gurney where Renata was, now a small gurney containing a tiny baby who was still red was also pushed out of the room. Everyone surrounded the handsome baby with emotion."Congratulations to you, finally gett
Eight Months Later....Renata and Bastian had just returned from the hospital after seeing Aline and Vincent's baby who gave birth to a son named Zachary Owen Ballard."Aline and Vincent's son is so handsome," said Renata taking a seat on the bed assisted by Bastian. Renata's pregnancy had entered the ninth month and was about to enter the tenth month in the next two weeks."Yes, similar to his father," replied Bastian. "Do you want me to make you a fresh drink?""Umm... that's fine. I'd like a piece of fruit too," Renata said."Okay."Renata closed her eyes by leaning her head against the back of the bed. Her womb was getting bigger, but there was no sign that she would give birth soon.According to the doctor, the baby was healthy. Renata just needed to wait until week 40, and if there were still no contractions. The doctor would take a caesarean section to remove the baby."Mommy..."Renata opened her eyes as Ari's voice was heard ente
"Hello, Rena.""Wow, the newlyweds are back from their honeymoon," Renata exclaimed."It's Ari's birthday soon. We want to join the celebration," said Aline, who was now sitting on the sofa right next to Renata."Umm... by the way, where is Bastian?" asked Vincent."Bastian? In the kitchen," Renata replied, making Aline and Vincent look at each other."In the kitchen, what are you doing?" asked Vincent."Making dessert for me," Renata replied casually."Bastian? Making dessert?" exclaimed a very surprised Vincent."Yes."Soon Bastian appeared there wearing an apron, his face dirty with flour."The dessert is finished, please try it," said Bastian, very satisfied with the result and put it in front of Renata."Wow, it looks delicious," Aline exclaimed."I'll try it," said Renata taking a spoon and tasting it."EMmm too sweet, I don't like it, change," said Renata."Okay," replied Bastian.Vincent followed Bast
As promised, Bastian and Renata are now in a tall, luxurious building where the latest sports cars are sold. In that building, a lot of the latest sports cars are lined up dashingly and luxuriously, making pairs of eyes that see them immediately fascinated and want to buy them."How is it? Have you found the right one?" asked Bastian, who was standing next to Renata."Hmm... which one do you think is better?" Instead of answering, Renata asked back."How about this?" asked Bastian, walking towards the car of his choice."I don't like the color," Renata replied."Okay." Bastian walked back to one of the cars. "How about this? It's violet, like your favorite color. How about it?""I don't like it; it's too long," Renata replied."Are you looking for a mini car like a mini Cooper?" asked Bastian."No, I'm not. I don't really like Mini Cooper," Renata replied.Bastian scanned the whole room. "How about that one?" Bastian pointed at the car on
Renata was already neat in her purple flower-colored dress, matching the dress used by Ari; both dresses they wore on top were Sabrina-shaped. They looked elegant and beautiful. Bastian wore a formal suit with a suit color matching the color of Renata's dress."Are you ready?" asked Bastian, who was answered with a nod of the head by Renata.They went in threes because Maria and Julian had gone there first to accompany Aline.---It didn't take long before they arrived at the venue for Vincent and Aline's wedding, which was a garden party with an outdoor theme.Bastian approached Lucas and Vincent, who were near the altar. Renata herself said goodbye to go see Aline, who was still in the break room."Excuse me!" Renata exclaimed, knocking on the open door."Sister Renata!" Aline was happy to see her sister-in-law."The bride is so beautiful," Renata praised."Ah, brother. I'm so nervous," Aline exclaimed, squeezing her own hand."I d
Two weeks had passed. Sean, Renata, and Ariana had returned from their vacation, exploring some of the famous cities in Switzerland by riding the panoramic train. They were very satisfied playing and exploring the mountains, the sea, and the many places they visited.And they had to return immediately because Aline was told that she was pregnant and that they would soon have a wedding between Aline and Vincent.Today Bastian had to leave because of a sudden job at the hospital and the Sanders company. Although it has been handled by Vincent, Bastian, as the main president, still has to step in. Julian has completely detached himself from the business world that became his obsession in the past. His relationship with Maria has been getting better, and Julian is not wasting the opportunity to always be with the woman he loves. For years, they lived under the same roof but were like strangers. Now they are trying to repair their flawed relationship.Renata had just finis
They were in the car this time, heading to the village of Kantersteg, where the high slide was located. Ariana fell asleep from exhaustion in the back seat.It didn't take long before they arrived at the slide. Bastian parked the car, and they both climbed down with Ari in Bastian's arms.The slide ride is called Toboggan Run. The shape is similar to a rainwater drain from the roof of the house. But it is used to slide from the top of the hill to the bottom.Bastian, Renata, and Ariana sat on a mini train that could only fit one person. Renata sits on the mini-train in front of Bastian. Bastian with Ariana in his arms; all safety is guaranteed, including for toddlers with parental supervision."Ready... go!"Renata was the first to launch, and her scream was heard. Then Bastian and Ari shouted. Miraculously, the toddler wasn't scared at all when the wind blew hard; he was laughing happily and looking ahead, where Renata was just a few meters away from them.
That morning, Renata was in charge of bathing Ariana. Bastian had just opened the door and received breakfast delivered to the room by the resort's maid. The man placed the breakfast tray on the table in front of the television.Bastian went into the room, and he opened the bathroom door. He could only shake his head when he saw Renata and Ariana playing with water and soap as the foam flew into the air from the jacuzzi."Daddyyy..." they both called."Come and play with the water," said Renata."Breakfast is here, my queen and my princes," said Bastian in a soft tone.Bastian took a small shower and splashed water on the two women, making them laugh. Not remaining silent, Renata and Ariana threw the water in the small pool at Bastian with both hands. They teased each other and splashed water and foam. Now Bastian's clothes were the same as Renata's, completely wet. Ari prances around happily. Water is a toddler's favorite playground.After playing with