Gladwin was surprised when the spoon in Flavia's hand fell. However, the amused smile didn't leave his face. His girl. No, his wife stared at him with her beautiful round eyes. Gladwin realized he hadn't introduced himself to Flavia since his wife became aware.
Yes, wife. Flavia had officially become his wife ten days ago. Right in the morning on the fourth day the girl was in care.
After getting permission from his brother-in-law who was now his father-in-law, the next day Gladwin married Flavia in the hospital while Flavia was still in a coma.
There were Antony, Claire, and Abigail. While Jonas and Eijaz served as witnesses to their marriage. The wedding took place in secret. Not even his mother and elder brothers were informed. From Gladwin's family, only Abigail and Claire knew.
Flavia still looked at Gladwin with her adorable surprised expression. Gladwin knew in that room it wasn't just
"Julie, know that I truly didn't expect this to happen," Penelope Madsen's complaint could be heard coming from her mouth. Abigail raised her head and watched the changing numbers above while tapping her foot impatiently. "Gladwin really has insulted you this time. He even got married without your blessing. Isn't this outrageous? Indirectly, he has insulted you as well." Finally, the Lady Rouge began to try to ignite her grandmother's anger. Abigail saw a dark aura surrounding her. How could she not, when demons were whispering? The poison was starting to work and filling her grandmother's mind with the unclear chirping coming from the Lady Rouge's mouth. "He is your last son in the family. And shamelessly, he married secretly. Isn't his action disgraceful? What will people say when they find out about this? A Doctor who can't respect his own mother, choosing to marry without approval and sec
"Finished?" Gladwin's question made Flavia look up. Her face still flushed with embarrassment as she nodded. Gladwin picked up the bowl from the table and then folded the table back to the side of the bed. He took the dirty styrofoam bowl to the other side of the room and threw it in the trash. "Is there anything you want to ask?" he asked, still in his gentle tone. He climbed onto the bed and sat with his body sideways facing Flavia. "I-I..." Flavia bowed her head silently. "Actually, this is complicated. I'm still a bit confused," the girl twiddled her fingers. "Hmm, I understand," he replied. He reached for Flavia's hand and held it gently. "I just hope your memory returns soon. But until then, I ask that you don't be too hard on yourself. I'll help you as much as I can. "If there's anything you want to ask, don't hesitate to ask. If you feel embarrassed to ask me, y
That morning, Abigail arrived carrying a paper bag filled with clothes and breakfast. Until now, since awakening from her coma, Flavia hadn't seen a mirror. So when she saw Abigail bringing facial care products, it made Flavia both surprised and curious about her own face. "What does she look like? What does her face look like? Is she beautiful?" Honestly, she felt embarrassed waking up in Gladwin's embrace. Even though he was her husband, he was still a stranger to Flavia. "I'm sure you must be eager to take a shower. But you can do that later when you're home. For now, just enjoy a clean wipe-down." Abigail said with her sweet smile. Gladwin wasn't in the room; her husband had mentioned that he had a morning work schedule and wouldn't be done until the evening. According to Gladwin, if Doctor Eijaz allowed it, Flavia would also be allowed to go home today. And Doctor Eijaz, the sweet-faced man who had examined Flavia. Seeing two familiar men
"The doctor said your uterus was injured. And you would have difficulty having children. And because of that, you gave up instantly," Abigail's response made Flavia tense. "Even though all this time, you've been the one to comfort others. But you didn't even accept it when others tried to comfort you. "For God's sake, Via. You were only diagnosed with 'difficulty' and even then there was still a fifty percent chance of hope. You weren't declared infertile. But then, as if hell opened its doors in front of you, you became desperate. "So many irrational fears filled your mind. You always wanted to make others happy regardless of your own happiness. You didn't want Uncle to be unhappy because if he was with you, there was a high chance he wouldn't have children. You were afraid of my grandmother's rejection. And there are still many other fears you have. "Yet, only you know that your fears might not necessarily be Unc
They arrived at Gladwin's apartment. The first thing that captivated Flavia about the place was the wide window fully lined with thick glass and also the balcony. "I hope little by little, by staying here, your memories can slowly come back," Gladwin whispered with a smile on his face. His hand lifted and gently stroked Flavia's head. "For the past four years, this place has been my residence. And every time you had a college vacation, you often spent time here. So actually, this place is quite familiar to you," Abigail said as she placed her bag on the table. "That's the room we usually stay in," Abigail pointed out as she led Flavia to one of the rooms among the two in the apartment. Flavia observed the room, the inside of which was painted in white. Even the furniture inside was all white. "But now that you've become Uncle's wife, your room moves over there," Abigail pointed to a door dire
Flavia was surprised. Previously, Flavia knew that Gladwin's twin sister was her stepmother. But goodness, Flavia was shocked because her stepmother looked so young and beautiful. "Yes, Mother. You're the one who came and proposed to me to become your father's wife," she said with a sweet smile. Flavia bit her lower lip, more out of embarrassment. A gentle stroke touched her head, and it was her father's hand. Flavia could distinguish the feeling because it was different. "He's your Altezza uncle," Antony said, nodding his head towards the tall and handsome man with a stubbled face. The man gazed at Flavia for a moment before winking playfully, causing Flavia to startle. Her uncle deliberately teased her, prompting the tall woman to elbow his stomach quite hard, making him wince. "And that's his wife, Adaline. In her arms is their newborn baby, Baby Rayyan. They're the parents of the twins, F
Apartment, Claire's house, and Adaline's house have become regular places visited by Flavia. If Gladwin is not at the apartment, then Abigail will take her to Claire's place. But if both Abigail and Gladwin cannot accompany Flavia, then Claire will pick her up at the apartment and take her to Adaline's place. Why is that? This is done so that Flavia is not alone in the apartment. Flavia is not a coward who can't stay alone, but they always accompany Flavia because they guard against the possibility of Gladwin's mother and her allies terrorizing Flavia and making her ill again. And the allies in question are Phoebe and Penelope Madsen. Flavia and Gladwin have finally received their valid marriage certificate. Without having to wait long and with the help of Antony and Claire, they easily obtained the documents. As for the wedding reception, Flavia still refuses it. And Gladwin chooses to comply with his wife's wishe
Flavia woke up feeling sore all over, especially in her intimate area. Instead of stretching her muscles, she chose to stay lying down, not wanting to let go of the warm feeling pressing against her back and Gladwin's strong hand embracing her stomach, to which she responded by clasping Gladwin's hand against her back. Gladwin's warm and steady breaths blew against her neck. Now, Flavia was officially a wife. Fully belonging to Gladwin. Happiness bubbled within her heart for no apparent reason. Flavia glanced at the digital clock on the nightstand. Morning was approaching, and she was about to get out of bed, but Gladwin held her back. "Where are you going?" he asked with a hoarse voice, typical of him waking up. "To shower, it's already morning," she replied softly. Gladwin got up, placed his elbow under his head, and supported it with his palm. "Wanna shower together?" he teased. Flavia sho
Dear Diary,A myriad of gratitude cannot adequately express what I feel right now.My happiness feels so complete.I have regained love.Love from my mother-in-law that was momentarily lost.Something I thought I would never have, I can now obtain.So a thousand words of gratitude are not enough to express the fullness of the happiness that now fills my heart.Dear Diary,Allow us to live our future years with happiness.I know our journey is still long.He and I have other responsibilities that we will be accountable for in His presence.But I hope we can get through it all without any more drama. Without any more suffering.Dear Diary,If I may ask,Now I ask for happiness for him. My dearest friend who loves me so much.I hope God hears my prayer and gives him all the love he needs.Give him someone who can make him happy like You gave me a lover whom I love so much and who loves me.And I hope, in the future, he will have his own "Ayla." Like You gave me mine.Dear Diary,Thank yo
Gladwin, Abigail, Jonas, and the man named Hendrick, along with one more person who introduced himself as Ramon, now stand in the hallway of the hospital, which is starting to empty."As I promised earlier, I didn't cease my surveillance of that doctor until I felt it was sufficient. And earlier, I reported his crimes to the police. They acted promptly, arresting his father caught red-handed selling stolen cars. And the additional charge against him was human trafficking. The evidence is being processed, isn't it, Ramon?" Hendrick got straight to the point. The man named Ramon nodded."We also kept watch on the abortion clinic Hendrick informed us about. After several days of surveillance, the woman named Phoebe indeed didn't show up. But the clinic was still operating under the orders of one of its associates. And we also caught them red-handed when the victim and the perpetrator were conducting a transaction. Meanwhile, the woman named Phoebe vanished." Roni added."And she was just
Three hours later.Josef had been well taken care of. His broken bones turned out not to be too severe, and the surgery had already been performed. The doctor had applied a cast to his leg, and now he was still sleeping under the effects of anesthesia.Meanwhile, Flavia, Abigail's friend, was now in the delivery room with Gladwin. Abigail sat alone in the waiting room because Jonas had other matters to attend to in the hospital, but he promised to return and accompany her once he was done.Abigail was now sitting alone in the waiting room. She was sure that her employees were currently trying to reach her to inform her about the latest condition of the perpetrator, whom Abigail herself wanted to know who they were and why the accident happened. But suddenly she remembered one name.Abigail reached for her uncle's phone and darn, the phone was in locked mode, and she didn't know the pattern. Did she really have to wait until the childbirth process was over to unlock her uncle's phone?
"Oh my God." Abigail was now panicking too. She looked at the people who were now divided into two groups. The first group was those helping the old man. And the second group was a few meters away from them, which Abigail believed were trying to trap the person who tried to hit Flavia."Help!" Abigail screamed.A car was parked not far from them. Some people were seen carrying the old man's body into the car. And after closing it, they then turned and noticed Abigail and Flavia. Quickly, they helped Flavia. Carrying her and putting her in the front of the car where the old man victim was earlier.Abigail then ran into her car, following the car carrying Flavia and the victim from earlier. She didn't care about the fate of the perpetrator. She entrusted everything to her employees. And then she remembered Gladwin. No, she had to contact Gladwin later when it was clear which hospital Flavia was taken to.Fortunately, they took Flavia and the victim to the hospital where Gladwin worked.
The roar of children's laughter and shouts was so loud it echoed into the outer area outside the orphanage's fence. A woman with dark glasses could be seen gripping the steering wheel so tightly her knuckles turned white. She gazed at the figures she recognized there, laughing happily. As for herself? She was shattered. Finished. She had nothing left in life to boast about anymore.Yes. She was Phoebe.A month had passed since that night. The night when she and her mother left Gladwin's house with all the evidence in hand.Satisfied? Yes, initially she was satisfied and thought all the evidence was gone when she destroyed it by burning. Even then, she immediately contacted her associate at the clinic to shut down the clinic where they had been accumulating their wealth because she was afraid Gladwin would take drastic action and report her to the police.Of course, the man wouldn't just sit still, would he? He would certainly seek revenge on her, especially since she had been ruining
Julie lifted her head, wiping the tears from her face and sniffing loudly before nodding like a child asking for something from their parent."I promise, I swear I won't demand anything from Flavia anymore. It's enough for me if she comes back to you. It's enough for me if she forgives me. I promise not to pressure her to give me grandchildren.""I should have realized that offspring is a gift given by God to us, not solely because of our desires. I was foolish and selfish. I was wrong."Gladwin hugged her mother who still sobbed. "There, there, Ma. Don't cry anymore. If you keep crying, your wrinkles will look even more and your face will look uglier." Gladwin teased her mother while patting her back, which made her mother gently hit her back in response. "I promise I will bring Flavia back. I will make Flavia my only wife, and I will make sure she becomes the most beloved daughter-in-law by her mother-in-law," she said. Julie Hampton just nodded in Gladwin's embrace.The next mornin
Abigail and Gladwin are focused on Julie's condition. The anxiety about something happening to the middle-aged woman causes them to forget and overlook the presence of Phoebe and Penelope. So, without them realizing it, the two women leave with the evidence that Gladwin had given earlier.Gladwin carries her mother to the car and quickly takes her to the nearest hospital. In less than ten minutes, Julie receives first aid. The results of the EKG (Electrocardiogram) show less than optimal results. However, she is not declared to have had a heart attack.Julie Hampton now lies weakly with an oxygen tube under her nose. Her face is pale, and her body is sweating coldly. Even her body temperature is low due to her sudden drop in blood pressure.Gladwin observes the devices attached to her mother's left and right sides. Watching the graphs and numbers appear on the screen. And she is thankful; her mother is still within what is considered non-alarming limits.Abigail, waiting outside the V
"I'm not unwilling to reveal everything; I'm just worried that if I do, you might have a heart attack. But if Grandma is sure she can handle it all, I'll lay it all out," she replied casually."Julie, I think we should just go home. I can't bear to see my daughter being slandered by others," Penelope said, now pulling Phoebe's arm."Aunt Phoebe clearly had a husband even when she married her first husband. That's the first point," Abigail didn't want to give up just yet. "Even then, she was pregnant with Gisel, who turns out not to be her first husband's child. Nor is he Deryl's child, the man who is still her husband." She continued. Penelope and Phoebe looked at Abigail with wide-eyed shock."Gisel is the result of Aunt Phoebe's affair with her own father-in-law. Isn't that right, Aunt?" Abigail asked with a sardonic smile. "The second fact, Grandma. All this time, Aunt Phoebe has been prostituting herself under her father's control." Julie Madsen gasped, while Phoebe and Penelope r
"Yes, Grandma?" Abigail responded in a flat tone. "What's wrong with what I said? You're the one who said you want grandchildren, but when I discuss it, I'm still blamed. Why, Grandma? Do you only want grandchildren born from Aunt Phoebe? Don't you want grandchildren from Flavia?" Abigail asked in a sharp tone, making Julie have to pinch her under the table. "Ouch, Grandma. That hurts.""You need to watch your mouth. Stop hurting people with your words," Julie muttered angrily. Abigail was equally annoyed; she rubbed her leg which felt hot from her grandmother's pinch."I learn from the expert," Abigail replied, causing her grandmother to raise an eyebrow. "Besides, I'm better off because I only need to watch my mouth. Meanwhile, your chosen daughter-in-law, not only does she need to watch her mouth, but she has to watch everything." She replied irritably."What do you mean?" Penelope and Julie asked simultaneously."Earlier, you told me to watch my mouth, and now you're telling me to