(Ash’s POV)I groaned as I woke up and felt a throbbing pain in my head, attacking continuously like a hammer hitting it. I tried to open my eyes when the pain began to fade and to my surprise, my eyes widened to see Freya lying next to me naked. She was fast asleep on her side facing me.“What the…” my voice trailed off as pieces of my memory started to come back like a fast train. Everything became clearer as the dizziness in my head disappeared.I remember, last night I left the hospital feeling devastated after I found out that Raon was not my flesh and blood. All this time, Stella has been betraying me. For years she hid the fact that she was having an affair with another man, they slept together until Stella became pregnant and had a child. Meanwhile, all this time I was like a fool who thought that Stella was pregnant with my child. That Raon is my son.“Damn it!” I cursed loudly while squeezing the blanket that covered my back. As I sat down with an overwhelming feeling of ange
(Freya's POV)"Thanks for buying me clothes," I said as I walked over to Ash who was at the kitchen bar table, busy preparing something."Does it fit your body?" Ash asked."Yes. "This is very comfortable," I said sitting in the chair."I'm grateful. I told my secretary to buy it," he said. He placed a plate in front of me with toast topped with jam and scrambled eggs, which looked perfect. And the cup of coffee he had prepared for me. Ash sat in front of me and looked at me.“I didn't know you could cook?” I asked curiously.The corner of Ash's lips lifted. “This is the only thing I can do. "Well, even though it's not perfect, it feels pretty good," he said.I shook my head, disagreeing with him. “This is perfect. The visuals and …” I tasted the scrambled eggs and chewed them slowly. Surprised by the taste, I looked at Ash again. “...that feels good, Ash,” I commented.Ash visibly blushed. He also tasted his cooking, he seemed also surprised by the taste of the food he had cooked.“I
(Ash’s POV)“Ash…”I was surprised when I returned to my apartment and saw Stella waiting for me at the door. With a worn face, she squatted down.“What are you doing here?” I asked in a cold tone. I have made it clear to Stella that I no longer want to have any relationship with her after all the crazy lies she told me. This concerns the child and Stella had the heart to do it to me. “Didn't I tell you not to appear in front of me again?”"Ash, please..." She immediately stood up and grabbed my hand, but I brushed it off roughly.“Enough of fooling me again, Stella. I'm fed up with all the things you've done to me, the lies about my grandmother's death, even Raon. Everything you do is outrageous!” I snapped, losing my control. I stared intently at Stella who was sobbing in front of me and for some reason, seeing her cry no longer touched my heart. I felt like her tears were just a lie.“I did it because I have a reasonー”“What reason?” I asked interrupting.“Because I love you. Don't
(Freya's POV)Everything was more chaotic than I expected. Since that night, Henry has approached me more intensely. He picked me up to go to the office together, and during lunch, he would come to my office and invite me to have lunch together, then when I came home, he would contact me and make sure he could take me home safely.For a week, Ash kept trying to do the same thing. I almost went crazy because of the clash between them and the intensity of hatred in both of their eyes every time they saw each other and came face to face. It makes me feel anxious and guilty at the same time. I don't want an argument, but I also can't decide who I should choose even though my heart is more inclined to love Ash. “Ash, why did you come here without telling me?” I immediately got up from my chair when Ash entered my office, without warning."I came to see you," he said. It walked towards me. Hugging me so tightly that it made me wonder why his hug felt so sad."Did something happen?" I asked
(Freya's POV)"Ash, where are you going to take me?" asked me in a low voice.Ash invited me to go with him in a knee-length, sleeveless black dress that he prepared for me. He said that it was a group dinner that he had prepared especially for me, but since we were driving through the bustling and sparkling city streets, Ash still didn't want to tell me."Secret," he said, that was the third time he answered my question with the same word. "We'll be there soon." He grabbed my hand and stroked it. Smiling softly at me before he turned his attention back to staring at the road.“Okay, I give up,” I said. He kissed the back of my hand while grinning with satisfaction.“You are very beautiful today. Makes me more excited," he said, making my face blush even more. My heart always beats every time Ash praises me.“Thanks,” I said, awkwardly.“I hope you will like what I have prepared for you, Freya.”“Well, I'll know once we get there,” I answered with a small smile.For half an hour, Ash
(Freya's POV)“T-This can't be…” My voice trembled, and even the hand that was holding my cell phone fell to my side. I collapsed on the floor, stricken with fear, panic, and worry that felt like hell.“Freya! What happened?" Ash knelt down in front of me, looking shocked and worried. His grip was felt on my arm, but I could only cry with my face ashen. “Oh, shit… Freya… say something, don't scare me!”“Hazel and Violet…” my voice caught in my throat. I looked at Ash with tears in my eyes while my hands fidgeted nervously with the cuffs of his jacket sleeves. “They… disappeared. Someone brought them from home after I went with you and the servant said that they haven't returned until now."W-What?"“I-I have to go…. I have to find them, Ash. I can't live without them! If something bad happens to them… I will never forgive me!” I shouted, starting to become hysterical. I shook Ash's body with a burst of worry.Ash immediately hugged me tightly, calming me down. “Calm down… calm down… I
(Freya's POV)Stella's teasing laughter made my blood boil."Well... well... Were you that panicked after finding out your children weren't home, Freya?" Stella asked so calmly that I heard her on the other side of the phone.I squeezed the phone with shaking hands. “Stella… If my children are hurt, I swear on my life that I will never forgive you. "I'll make sure I repay you for all the bad things you've done and you'll get it many times over," I hissed as a warning.Stella laughed loudly again.“Are you threatening me?!” her voice became loud with obvious anger. “Listen, Bitch… before you destroy me, I will destroy you first. You know... I could immediately eliminate your two sweet daughters so that you would lose them forever...""No, no! Please… what do you really want!” I shouted hysterically. “Why do you keep bothering me? I never bothered you, Stella…” I swallowed hard.“Never bothered me? With you in this world, it has really disturbed my life!” she shouted, "if you weren't ar
FREYA 'S POVNine hundred million dollars was definitely not a small amount, but Freya managed to collect all the money she had. In fact, she was forced to ask for help from Henry and Reece, even though she knew she shouldn't.Initially, Henry tried to give other suggestions to solve this problem, but Freya insisted that Stella would definitely do something bad if they called the police.That night, they go to an old building, where Stella kidnapped her children. Freya's heart was beating fast the entire journey. Anxiety and fear continued to haunt his mind as the car drove away from the crowd, to an area where there was no CCTV.As soon as they arrived, they got out of the car. Ash immediately approached Freya with full alertness."You should wait in the car," Ash said, in a firm tone.Freya shook her head. “No, I want to come with you. I want to make sure that my kids are OK.”“Freya... Stella wants me to come personally with the money. If she finds out you came along, she might get
(Freya’s POV)“Wow! You look so beautiful in that wedding dress, Freya,” Henry's voice broke through my nervous thoughts as I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the delicate lace on my off-white gown. His eyes gleamed with admiration, and I couldn’t help but blush under his gaze.I smiled softly, my fingers clutching the bouquet of flowers tightly. My heart pounded in my chest, but it wasn’t from nerves alone. There was joy, too—a joy I hadn’t felt in years, a happiness that made my stomach flutter and my throat tighten with emotion. Henry stepped closer, his gaze still appreciative. “Congratulations, Freya. You and Ash truly deserve this happiness. I wish you both a lifetime of love and peace.” “Thank you,” I replied, my voice barely a whisper. “It means a lot that you’re here.” I looked around the room, expecting to see his usual companion. “Where’s Reece?”A chuckle escaped Henry’s lips. “He’s with Ash, probably giving him some last-minute advice or, knowing Reece, a stern t
(Freya’s POV)"Ash, where do you actually want to take me?" I asked nervously, the blindfold over my eyes heightening my senses.My heart raced, both with curiosity and apprehension. My hands twitched in my lap, wishing for some semblance of control. He had insisted I wear this dress—a beautiful, fancy gown that shimmered with every step I took—and now, as we drove to an unknown location, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something extraordinary was about to happen."You'll like it," Ash's voice came from the driver’s seat, calm and collected as always. "We're almost there."I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, fingers gripping the smooth fabric of the dress. How could he be so nonchalant while I was over here, blindfolded and nervous? I tried to reason with myself. This is Ash, I reminded myself. But that didn’t stop my pulse from quickening.When the car finally stopped, I breathed out in relief, only to be startled again when Ash opened my door and took my hand."Careful," he said a
(Freya’s POV)One week later…"We have checked the condition of your husband's left hand and it has improved, so today we will remove the cast," said Dr. Allen as he inspected Ash's arm. His voice was calm, and professional, but the news hit me like a wave of relief.I let out a breath I didn’t realize I had been holding. It’s been a week since Ash was discharged from the hospital, and even though he had been coping well, the cast was a constant reminder of the danger he had been in. The sight of that heavy white plaster wrapping his arm had haunted me every day, a symbol of his pain — and my guilt."Thank you, Doctor," I managed to say, trying to keep my voice steady.Dr. Allen nodded with a warm smile. "However, even though the cast is off, Mr. Ash should still avoid heavy lifting or putting strain on the arm for a while. Full recovery could take a bit longer, so be careful. No intense physical activities," he added, his gaze shifting to Ash with a knowing glance. Ash gave him a mis
(Freya’s POV)“Henry, why didn’t you tell me you were coming?” I immediately stood up from my seat when I saw Henry standing at the entrance to my office, a warm smile on his face as he stepped inside. My heart skipped a beat, a mixture of surprise and relief washing over me. Without thinking, I hurried toward him and threw my arms around his neck, pulling him into a tight hug.Henry returned the embrace, his strong arms wrapping around me, offering comfort in a way only he could. I closed my eyes for a moment, letting the warmth of the hug calm the turmoil that had been swirling inside me for days. After what had happened to Ash, I’d been on edge, worried, restless. Henry’s presence was like a breath of fresh air—a brief reprieve from everything.“I wanted to surprise you.” Henry’s deep voice rumbled in his chest, and I couldn’t help but smile as I pulled away slightly to look at him. His brown eyes were soft, filled with concern and something else I couldn’t quite place.“You succee
(Freya’s POV) "Are they asleep?" Ash asked as soon as I returned to the room. His voice, though low, carried that familiar hint of playfulness. He lay in bed, his left arm still in a sling, his eyes following my every move as I quietly shut the door behind me.I nodded, walking toward him. “Yes, finally. Hazel wouldn’t stop talking about your promise,” I said, sitting down on the edge of the bed beside him. “What exactly did you promise them, Ash? They were glowing with excitement.”A smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he raised an eyebrow. “I told them I’d take them to the playground once I’m better. That’s all.” He shrugged, as if it were the simplest thing in the world.I sighed, shaking my head. “You’re spoiling them.”Ash’s smile softened, and he reached out with his good hand, gently brushing a strand of hair from my face. His touch was tender, almost hesitant. “I’m not spoiling them, Freya. I’m their father. And I want to do the things I couldn’t before... the things I
(Freya's POV)“Are your hands okay?” I asked in a low voice. I hesitated to touch his bandaged left hand. “Does it hurt a lot?”I'm currently lying in Ash's arms. So comfortable in his arms. Even though I was a little afraid because it would hurt him, especially with his sick condition. But Ash insisted he didn't want to stay away from me. Moreover, previously I had tried to stay away from him and asked Ash to leave me for his safety."It doesn't hurt that much," Ash answered softly. “Are you very worried?”“Of course I'm worried. You don't know how I feel when I get a call from the hospital if you have an accident. I thought I was going to lose you…” For some reason, those words just slipped out of my mouth as if I couldn't hide my true feelings for Ash. But consciously, I couldn't see myself losing Ash because of my love for him.“Somehow, I feel happy knowing that you are worried about me and afraid of losing me. That means you have feelings for me, right?” he asked while setting m
(Freya's POV)“N-no way…”I fell limp on the grass when I was told that Ash had an accident. Just a few minutes ago he left my house and I actually got terrible news like this.“Freya!” shouted Henry. He looked panicked seeing me crying hysterically with my body shaking violently. "What happened? What is it?" he asked, shaking my arm.“Ash… Ash… he had an accident,” I sobbed. Fear attacked me very violently. “I have to go there immediately! I have to go there, Henry!” I shouted with a pale face.At that time I immediately went to the hospital where Ash was. While on the way to the hospital. I was so panicked and scared. The realization hit me that I couldn't lose him, again. After everything we've been through together. I should have accepted Ash's love confession yesterday and I regret it now.“Oh my God… I hope he will be okay,” I said in a sobbing voice.Reece kept trying to calm us down and held my hand tightly. When we arrived at the hospital, I immediately ran to the nurse's des
(Freya's POV)After leaving prison, Ash and I went to the supermarket to buy food ingredients that we would use for tonight's party. This was Ash's idea as he wanted to celebrate Hazel's return from the hospital, as well as the fact that he was the father of my children. He continues to pamper them both with all the nice toys and clothes and often even comes to my house just to buy Hazel and Violet their favorite food.And I feel very happy because Hazel and Violet always look happy whenever they are with Ash. My heart feels warm and I hope moments like that last forever.The waiter prepared the food while Ash and I decorated the backyard into the most beautiful barbecue party ever. I invited Reece and Henry, even though I knew there was still tension between them. But beforehand I had told Reece that I had not given Ash an answer as to whether I would return to him.But regarding Ash who is the father of Hazel and Violet, I also couldn't refuse when Ash wanted to meet them seeing tha
(Freya's POV)"Ash," I called when I saw Ash had just arrived and I ran to hug him.He grabbed me in a tight embrace before letting go. "I came straight back after you told me that Hazel had regained consciousness. How is her condition?” he asked.“The doctor said that her condition had improved, but she still needed intensive care. Thank You…""What for?" his brow furrowed in confusion.“Because you have donated your blood to her,” I said.“Freya, what are you talking about? She is my daughter! I should have done it. Even if I have to give my life, I will do it," he said firmly. I was stunned to hear his words.Ash approached the bed but managed to glance at Henry who was still there. Hazel has opened her eyes since earlier and currently, the doctor has also removed the tube for breathing because Hazel's condition has improved.Ash sat in a small chair next to the bed. I watched from the end of the bed. His large hand grasped Hazel's tiny hand carefully as if one rough touch could br