Keyara couldn't wait any longer, so she stood up. Ares emerged from the door, his hands placed behind his back. His expression was calm and rigid, impossible to read.
Ares walked towards Keyara, staring at her with an unreadable gaze. Keyara, on the other hand, chose to lower her head instead of challenging Ares' gaze.
Ares spoke slowly, "Do you remember what you said earlier in front of Yara?" He still maintained an air of authority.
Keyara nodded, but she didn't dare look at Ares. She kept her gaze lowered.
Ares sighed and approached Keyara. Facing each other, he took her hand and guided her to the bed, seating her on it. Ares chose to stand, facing her.
"I want you to answer my questions honestly. Can you?" Ares asked again.
Keyara fell silent, unable to answer. Her mind was spinning. Fear and doubt clouded her thoughts. What if Ares asked something that would trouble Grey later? Keyara couldn't make up her mind.
Ares repeated his
Ares then gently stroked Keyara's hair. He tried to remain calm despite his mind being in turmoil due to Keyara's words.Keyara felt her hands trembling as she gripped Ares' shirt. Flashes of pain in her back and stomach felt natural, as if her body was about to shatter."You're wrong, Yara," Ares said softly.Keyara lifted her head, her eyes meeting Ares'. He looked at her tenderly, much like his gentle touch on her hair."Wrong? I'm wrong?" she asked."Well, you could say that your memories got mixed up because of Grey's presence," Ares continued.Keyara released her grip, now maintaining some distance from Ares, her eyes demanding an explanation for his words."I did say that Lion is our child. You must have noticed the resemblance between Lion and me, remember in Spain?" he asked.Keyara furrowed her brows for a moment before nodding."Now, think about it. You gave birth to Lion, and Lion is my child. So, who should
Ares kissed Keyara's neck and then moved down to her chest. Keyara felt her heart pounding; something strange made her not resist the man. Guilt? Or perhaps attraction?Ares' hand touched Keyara's breasts, squeezing them until Keyara moaned. Ares looked pleased as there was no rejection from Keyara, and then he kissed her breasts, sucking on her nipples.Keyara couldn't hold back her moans, and she gasped. Ares paused for a moment, a smile forming on his lips. Then, Ares continued his kisses to Keyara's stomach and further down.Keyara swallowed hard. Ares seemed impatient, so he undressed her top. His muscular body was revealed. Ares nudged Keyara to spread her legs, and then he proceeded to undo his belt and unzip his pants.Something hard emerged from underneath it.Then Keyara felt Ares starting to enter her, slowly and then faster. Her head felt light. This wasn't the first time; hadn't she done it with Ares before, resulting in Lion's birth? But Keyara couldn't remember clearly
Doctor David gazed at the towering and magnificent WallArt building. He never expected that the man he had briefly encountered at the courthouse was connected to a thriving business empire.Carrying his bag close to his chest, embracing it as if it were a precious child, Doctor David approached the reception desk on the ground floor. The man stood before the desk, and a beautiful woman warmly greeted him."Can we assist you, sir?" the woman asked, met with a confident nod from David."I would like to meet Mr. Grey Reed," Doctor David assuredly stated."Do you have a prior appointment?" the lovely woman inquired, a question she posed to everyone who entered her desk and intended to meet Grey."No, but I have an important matter to discuss with Mr. Grey," David explained.The woman smiled; many people always wanted to meet Mr. Grey. They all had their own strategies, thinking they could bypass the receptionist. But it was more complicated. The initial procedure required making an appoin
"It's been a very long time. The last time I met a doctor was at the trial. How are you doing, Doctor?" Doctor David smiled bitterly, "Well, after the incident two and a half years ago, my condition can't be good. The injuries from the blows inflicted by Doctor Amora have caused me to frequently suffer from headaches, sometimes even excruciating ones." "Oh..." Ethan looked at him sympathetically. "Because of that, I haven't been practicing as a doctor anymore." "Doctor, I mean, Mr. David, can you tell me what you said to me in the lobby earlier?" Grey interrupted David's extended story about his condition. Grey wasn't interested in other people's problems; he was interested in something David said. Doctor David rubbed his hands together, "Sure, I will tell you, and I'll spill all that I know. But, information comes at a price, Mr. Grey." Grey sighed. Money leeches! He had encountered these types of people more than once or twice. Whether they were men or women, there were always
Grey couldn't stop smiling to himself. His emotions soared to heaven, and happiness suddenly blossomed within him. He felt as if he were witnessing a springtime scene with millions of blooming flowers before his eyes.As the man descended the elevator, he accidentally bumped into a staff member holding a cup of coffee, causing the coffee to spill on his shirt. Grey didn't get angry; instead, he simply said, "It's okay," and continued. After all, the shirt he was wearing cost thousands of dollars.Such immense happiness makes a person neglectful, even of things that typically trigger anger. Who wouldn't be delighted? Grey had finally discovered that the woman he loved, his soulmate, turned out to be his own wife, whom he had thought dead. Grey wanted desperately to announce this to the world. To shout it out loud. To rush to Ares' place and take Keyara away from there. But his steps stopped there. His mind immediately locked itself from imagining further.Ethan was right. Was this real
"Yara..." Ares whispered softly into Keyara's ear."Yes?" Keyara's voice sounded like a moan.Ares kissed Keyara's neck, causing her to moan. Memories of last night flooded her mind. Then Ares began to kiss her ear, making the girl shrug her shoulders in a ticklish response."Ares... tickles..." Keyara moaned softly, her breath starting to rise and fall.Ares didn't stop his actions; he continued to caress Keyara's breasts through her clothes, causing her to rest her head on Ares' chest and let his hands continue their movements.Suddenly, Lion cried, surprising both of them. Ares withdrew his hand, and Keyara hurriedly picked up and soothed Lion."It's okay, Lion, everything's fine..." Keyara said while rocking her child.Keyara stood up and gently moved her body to calm Lion. Ares stood by, then took Lion from Keyara's arms, transferring him to his embrace."Hey," Keyara was about to protest, but Ares just winked at her with one eye and took Lion outside.Keyara looked confused when
Ares observed Keyara's family home from a distance of five meters. He deliberately came to see her family's house. For the past two and a half years, he had avoided this place, intending never to set foot there again. However, recent events have changed his feelings. He and Keyara were now intertwined, and he could no longer escape from his past with her. Standing beside his car, he observed Keyara's residence, his eyes scanning like an eagle searching for prey.Ares had been monitoring the house from inside his car for an hour, and now, he got out of his car for the next hour to get a closer look at the home. A war was raging inside him.After being in a constant dilemma, Ares eventually approached the house. Coincidentally, at that moment, Keyara's father, Mr. Oliver, was watering the plants in the not-so-large front yard.Mr. Oliver glanced outward as Ares passed by, and their eyes met. For a moment, Ares felt awkward when Mr. Oliver's gaze met his.However, Mr. Oliver didn't recog
Mr. Oliver, Ares, and Ms. Mia's laughter and conversation resonated through the dining table. Just as the jovial atmosphere enveloped them, the rumble of Grey's car engine signaled its arrival at the front yard.In adjusting his attire, the gentleman deftly retrieved a parcel laden with delectable cakes and treats, a goodwill gesture for Keyara's parents. Mother Grey had specially requested their skilled cook to conjure a fruit pudding and apple pie medley.Unveiling the car door, Grey maneuvered the unwieldy parcel in tandem with his graceful exit. A cascade of steps led him jubilantly through the gate, onto the terrace, and ultimately to the ajar entrance.**Mr. Oliver adroitly placed the tea, curated by Ms. Mia, onto the table as the resonant chime echoed from beyond. Meanwhile, Ares lounged on the sofa, extending gratitude to Ms. Mia, who proffered a steaming cup of tea.Ms. Oliver rose gracefully and glided towards the entrance, ushering the door open."Grey? What a surprise.""
Keyara felt almost choked up seeing Grey arrive. She hadn't expected Grey to come at all. How did he come? Keyara looked towards her father, her eyes betraying curiosity. Seeing Mr. Oliver's gaze, Keyara knew that Mr. Oliver must have been the one to inform Grey that he should come.Grey burst in, then swiftly pulled Keyara's body out of the chair and embraced her tightly. Keyara even found it difficult to breathe for a moment."I'm grateful you're back, I truly had no idea where else to look for you!" Grey exclaimed with joy.Keyara tried to hold her breath as Grey continued to hold her tightly, but at the thirtieth second, she couldn't bear it any longer. She attempted to convey to Grey that she was having trouble breathing in such a tight embrace.Grey quickly released his embrace. He smiled with happiness."Ah, now that Grey is here. Grey should also take a seat," Keyara said.Grey nodded and promptly took a seat on their sofa."Where have you been, Key? What have you been doing,
Keyara was startled, quickly gripping Ares' hand and then leaning over, getting closer to his face."Ares... you awake?!" Keyara asked with a mixture of anxiousness and joy.Ares' initial response was just a slow movement of his fingers, then his mouth moved gradually. Seeing Ares' lips moving, Keyara leaned in closer, placing her ear nearby. She could hear a faint and gentle voice."Yara..."Keyara immediately tightened her grip on Ares' hand. "Yes, I'm here...""Yara..." Ares' voice sounded weak. "Water..." He uttered, prompting Keyara to press the button to call the nurse.A few moments later, several nurses and doctors entered the ICU room. Keyara stepped back against the side wall, watching as the doctors busied themselves examining Ares, ensuring his condition, checking his vital signs, and his consciousness.Berry, standing behind the large glass window, looked on with joyful eyes. He was thankful that his boss had awakened from his coma.After a while, the doctor turned to fac
Grey was seen fixing his tie and then admiring himself in the mirror. Today wasn't Sunday; he had rearranged his schedule and would arrive around noon. His plan for the day was to visit Keyara, take her out for a while, and then return to the office.Grey decided to take it slow, considering that Keyara hadn't regained her memories yet. It must have been quite a shock, but Grey was confident that if he reassured Keyara, their marriage could be restored.Thus, Grey whistled happily, imagining all the positive things in his mind. As he descended the stairs, his cheerful demeanor caught the attention of his mother, Ms. Maple."Grey, why do you look so delighted? Is there something pleasing you?" Ms. Maple inquired upon seeing Grey's joyful attitude.Ah, Grey smirked and realized he hadn't shared the joyful news of Keyara's return with his parents yet."Well, you could say that," Grey replied, then approached and joyfully kissed his mother's cheek."Oh, are you going to share it with me?"
"Miss..." Berry tried to gently pull Keyara back to prevent her from falling."Now, where is he?" Keyara asked, her voice trembling. Tears had already started streaming down her cheeks."Mr. Ares is currently at the hospital," Berry replied.Keyara clenched her fists, her hands pressed against her lips in distress. "Bring me there, Berry. I need to see him," Keyara said, her voice quivering as she fought back tears.Berry nodded. He would do just that. Berry guided Keyara towards his car, where the headlights still illuminated them. He opened the back door for her to make it easier for her to get in. Keyara looked uneasy as she got in, sitting down with shallow breaths.For the first time, Keyara felt as if her heart had plunged into a dark swamp. Upon hearing the news of Ares being in a coma, she felt like quicksand was pulling her down and ready to swallow her.Berry drove with occasional glances back through the rearview mirror. He saw Keyara's pale face. Berry was actually relieve
Keyara held her breath. She had accidentally stepped outside her room, intending to go downstairs for a drink, but the conversation between her parents was audible from where she stood. Her heart felt wounded. Even though they were her parents, hearing them say that the child she had given birth to was unwanted hurt deeply. Keyara slowly retreated and then re-entered her room.Keyara curled up on the bed, burying her face in her knees. Her feelings were crushed. While she knew the truth about Ares and Lion, who were considered her birth parents, were unremembered entities to her. Even Grey. Although Keyara had once been infatuated with Grey and thought about him, her memories of Grey were limited to their meeting in Spain.Keyara felt like she didn't belong here. She didn't recognize this room. Despite her many photos displayed on the walls, she didn't know any of those faces.Keyara pressed her face into her knees, drowning her confusion and sadness.It seemed like just yesterday her
Keyara fell silent in her room, tears streaming down her face. Her memories hadn't returned yet, but the recent events had hit her heart hard. She had been deceived, for a very long time.Keyara suddenly bit her lip, how could she have been in love with Ares back then? Letting that man claim her, while he had already committed a grave wrong against her.Keyara still seemed visibly shaken. Trying to process all the new information was like attempting to digest an overwhelming wave. She felt the need to be alone, closing and locking her door. Though her surroundings felt unfamiliar due to her memory issues, she recognized that this was her room.From behind the closed door, a knocking sound reached her ears. Keyara hastily wiped her tears away. Clearing the traces of her emotions that were still lingering."Who is it?" Keyara asked, her voice slightly louder than usual."Key, it's me..." Grey's voice sounded.Keyara fell silent, her face now pale. The barrage of incoming information fel
Ares wiped his nose. The thick, red liquid streaked across his hand. He remembered a time in junior high when he had bled, back when he faced bullying. But Ares wasn't one to back down when confronted by oppressors. He fought back, leaving his tormentors with broken bones and a call to their parents. Ares never stopped fighting.Afterward, he never allowed anyone to make him bleed again. He delved into boxing, karate, and marksmanship. He fortified his body to ensure no one dared lay a hand on him again.And now, someone had made his nose bleed again. It was the man who had been his friend in the past, now turned into an enemy and a rival for Keyara's love. Ares was in his worst state. He couldn't even muster a punch against Grey, not with the emotional turmoil, he felt, akin to a churning black hole.Grey seemed unsatisfied; he wanted to hurt Ares even more. Making Ares realize that Grey, standing before him, was the man rightfully in possession of Keyara. Ares had audaciously propos
Ares removed his helmet. Then he opened the gate. The house appeared deserted. He hesitated slightly. Bringing Keyara to this place, what now?Initially, he wanted to step back, but something in his heart urged him to move forward again. Now or never.His feet, which were initially uncertain, took another step. The open door revealed no one. He proceeded with caution. Ares entered the house without permission.Grey's eyes widened when he saw a figure entering the living room. Quickly, Grey stood up."You!" Grey exclaimed, rising to his feet.Mr. Oliver turned around, equally surprised by the middle-aged man's presence.Ares stepped into the separate family room, formed by a partition that resembled a door."How did you get here?!" Grey demanded.Mr. Oliver stood up. Then unexpectedly, the middle-aged man approached and slapped Ares' face. The man who appeared out of nowhere was now taken aback.Ares held his stinging cheek. His eyes squinted in bewilderment."You dare to come here aft
Ares continued to stare at Doctor David. His eyes were intense, laden with pressure, while Doctor David seemed to try to remain composed.Ares smiled, "Even if Grey were to know, logically, no one else should know. Especially not an outsider like you, knowing about Keyara's situation. Unless... you were the one who leaked the information to Grey himself. Am I wrong in my suspicion?" Ares turned around now, finding Doctor David pale in place.Ares seemed to clench his fists, then he asked again, "How much were you paid to provide that information to Grey?"Doctor David shook his head, "No... it's not like that...""HOW MUCH WERE YOU PAID!!" Ares raised his voice.Anyone who heard Ares' escalated tone would surely feel fear. Ares always managed to instill horror and fear when he bared his angry fangs."On... One hundred thousand..." Doctor David stuttered in reply.Ares growled, then he turned to Berry, "Call the security, then toss this bastard onto the streets!""Mr. Ares... but... yo