224.Chelsea walked out of the kitchen carrying a tray with a plate of cupcakes. As she arrived in the living room, she was surprised to see that David wasn't there. Where had he gone?"Mr. Kim, here are the cupcakes for Daniel," Chelsea offered, placing two cupcake plates on the table.Chelsea sat back down next to her mom, facing Daniel who was seated next to Mr. Kim.The room fell silent again. This time it was Daniel's turn to speak. "Mr. Arman, I came here with my grandpa and my brother because I intend to have a serious relationship with Chelsea. For the future, I hope Mr. Arman and Mrs. Arini will allow me to get to know Chelsea better," Daniel stated.Tap.Tap.Tap.David, who had just come out of the restroom, sat next to his grandpa. As if unnoticed, all five people in the room didn't turn towards him."Nak Daniel, thank you for coming to our house with your grandpa and your brother. As Chelsea's parents, I leave the decision to Chelsea. Whatever Chelsea's decision is, we'
225. Last Effort.Daniel and Tuan Kim had already said their goodbyes and were leaving. The clock showed 9:25 PM. Bu Arini and Mr. Arman headed to their own rooms to rest.The same went for Chelsea. She was climbing the stairs to her room. She paused in front of the door, then turned the handle with her right hand and entered, making sure to close and lock the door behind her.Chelsea sat at the edge of her bed. Slowly, she crawled and leaned against the wall. Her gaze drifted out towards the balcony. She slowly closed her eyelids, imagining what had happened tonight. It brought her immense calm and happiness. Daniel loved her so much. She was sure that the first grandson of the Kim family would accept her just as she was.Daniel's demeanor, his attentiveness, and his gentle touches flashed through Chelsea's mind, making her smile and smile again. It was as if she didn't want to end this evening so quickly.Her phone's alarm chimed, reminding Chelsea to go to sleep. With her right ha
226.The second session of the trial with Mr. Hendra had ended. It was 2:00 PM. Witnesses and onlookers were just leaving the room. The trial had been quite lengthy, with many witnesses called in the second session. Mrs. Anna, Lexi, Mrs. Helen, as well as some of Mr. Hendra's coworkers, were summoned as witnesses.There was one witness who refused to testify, but it wasn't a problem, as most of the witnesses had already testified. Not only that, the two pieces of evidence – the CCTV footage and the suspect's confession – could be crucial in further incriminating Mr. Hendra in the third session of the trial, scheduled for next week.Despite feeling sorry for Mr. Hendra's family, Lexi remained steadfast. She wouldn't defend the middle-aged man; he deserved an appropriate punishment for his actions."Grandpa, Mr. Jo will take you home. Daniel, you and Chelsea will leave for the airport now, right?" Mr. Kim asked. He couldn't escort his grandkids to the airport due to his regular health
227.For someone like David Kim, it wasn't easy to just forget everything. The guilt towards his brother Daniel and the heartbreak over Chita couldn't simply be pushed aside from his heart and mind.David had just returned from work. He decided to visit his grandfather.He drove his car with full speed, changing his destination. Initially, he planned to return to his apartment, but suddenly he felt the urge to meet and see his grandfather, who chose to stay in Bogor during his time in Indonesia.In 20 minutes, David arrived at his grandfather's residence. He had a reason for coming to the villa.He wanted to talk to his grandfather, to get answers to the questions that haunted his mind and heart.David parked his car in the side garage. He hurriedly got out of the car and greeted his grandfather, who was sitting on the veranda with Mr. Joe."David, did you hear Grandpa's heart? Grandpa wanted to call you to come earlier, but now you're really here," his grandfather greeted with joy u
228.The following week, without David's knowledge, Jessica asked Chelsea to come back to Jakarta.She didn't want to hear the story from just one side. She needed to hear Chelsea's account in person, not through messages or phone calls, but face-to-face where Chelsea could recount what happened that night.Chelsea, who had returned from Kuala Lumpur, scheduled a Sunday morning to meet Jessica .She was in a taxi and was about to arrive at the Ricardo family's residence.The taxi stopped in front of the gate. Chelsea handed a hundred-thousand rupiah bill to the driver without expecting change. Then, she got out of the car and entered the yard."Hey, Mbak Chelsea. Nona Jessica is waiting for you in the backyard. You can go straight there," Parti said while sweeping around the porch."Yes, I'll head there," Chelsea replied enthusiastically. She started guessing Jessica's reason for requesting a meeting. Could it be that Mr. Kim wanted to expedite her marriage with Daniel? Or was it some
229."Where are we going?" Jessica asked Lexi, who suddenly wanted to take her somewhere. She wasn't sure where, but one thing was clear: the route they were taking was familiar to her. "So, are we really going to the Villa?" Jessica confirmed."To the place where we first met."Without looking at Jessica , Lexi answered the big question mark that appeared in his wife's mind."Emm... alright. I think from the direction we're going, I know where you're taking me."Gazing at the streets they were passing, Jessica could already guess where they were headed."That villa, right? The place where you first kidnapped me!" Jessica exclaimed quickly, coinciding with Lexi's car entering the Villa area."You're right, dear. For the next week, we'll be staying here. As a gift from me to you, before you give birth to our child.""Really?"Lexi nodded quickly. "Of course. I'll take you to a waterfall quite far from here, but I promise I won't tire you out. We'll also visit the zoo, which isn't far f
230.Just the Two of Us.Jessica continued to gaze at her handsome husband. This wasn't the first time they were enjoying time alone together, but she felt something different. It could be said that she was falling in love with Lexi all over again.He wasn't a naturally romantic man. Sometimes his cold demeanor surfaced. Nevertheless, when he said something sweet, Jessica would instantly be on cloud nine. She was so grateful to have someone like Lexi in her life."Uh... are you awake? Isn't it still too early to leave the bed, dear?" Lexi, who had just woken up, yawned. His voice was hoarse from sleep. Despite being a bit disheveled, Jessica loved looking at Lexi when he just woke up from a deep sleep."I want to see the morning atmosphere here with you, dear. We came all the way to this Villa, so we should enjoy the beauty of this place. While we have some time alone. If we keep staying in the room, I'll be tempted to keep teasing you." Jessica playfully poked her husband's nose."Wa
Chapter 231 enOur love.Lexi's best morning version, of course, was greeted with his wife's pillow face. He would happily pinch her cheeks using his thumb and forefinger."Good morning, my angel without wings."Lexi started this morning by kissing Jessica's cheek several times. Jessica, who was still asleep, stretched and slowly opened her eyes. The handsome face she saw for the first time made her feel instantly happy."Good morning too, husband. Sorry I'm a little late. If it's like this, when will I be able to do my duty as a wife?” she whispered.Jessica blinked her eyes a few times. She was still feeling tired because of last night. Even though it was in accordance with the happiness she got while spending time with Lexi.“Don't talk like that. As long as you know, you are free to wake up at any time. Except in this bed." Lexi teased while returning a kiss on his wife's cheek."Ooh, you! After all, I am a wife, I must know what is my duty as a married woman."Jessica wok