Altezza couldn't afford to get trapped. He couldn't answer Jovanka's questions recklessly because otherwise, his words would become weapons against him later."Pregnant? How could that be?" he asked with a mocking smile."You're really heartless! After touching me, you just tossed me aside like that? Just because your parents didn't approve of our relationship, you abandoned me just like that. How could you be so heartless?""Jovanka?!" Altezza growled softly. He truly didn't understand the drama Jovanka was playing out, and why she brought her parents into it."If you really don't want me anymore, there's no point in me living." Then somehow, the woman already had a small knife in her hand and swiftly sliced her wrist. Altezza was shocked, as were everyone else present."Jovanka?!" Altezza yelled as the woman's body swayed. Altezza approached and reached for her body. He panicked when he saw blood flowing so profusely from Jovanka's hand. "Get the car ready!" he shouted.Altezza loos
Altezza stormed into the house with explosive anger. He couldn't fathom all the surprises thrown at him with common sense.He searched for his mother's whereabouts, disregarding the presence of Gian and Antony who were visiting his home. In the family room, Claire, Adaline, Mrs. Delila, Mrs. Brianna, Mother Violet, and also Emma were visible. How could everyone gather at a time like this? It's as if everything had been planned beforehand, he wondered silently."Mamma, can we talk?" he asked his mother sharply. Altezza was not being friendly or greeting people as usual, and it clearly caught everyone off guard."What's wrong?" his mother asked confused, but she still got up and followed her only son.Altezza entered his father's study, leaving the door open. Delila followed in and closed the door behind her."What did you do to Jovanka?" Altezza asked coldly, without beating around the bush.Delila frowned and looked at her son puzzled. "What did I do?" she countered.Altezza stared at
"Mamma..?" She shifted her embrace to her mother-in-law. "Forgive me," she said amidst her sobs. "It's all because of my mistake. If only I had refused everything from the beginning. None of this would have happened. Altezza wouldn't have treated you like that.""No, dear. It's not your fault. It's all that woman's fault for not realizing her position. You're not to blame, dear. I'm the one at fault for involving you in all of this." Delila hugged her tighter."Mamma..." But suddenly, Adaline groaned softly. She held onto her stomach, which suddenly felt painful, while her other hand gripped Delila's arm for support."Adaline? What's wrong?" Adaline still held onto her stomach and even slowly sat down on the floor. Her hands gripped her mother-in-law's hand even harder until the middle-aged woman winced in pain."Mamma..." she said more softly. Adaline bit her lip to stifle her groans, ignoring her mother-in-law's calls. Her vision became blurry. Her chest felt tight, and her breath b
Altezza finally managed to leave Jovanka's room. Last night, he had intended to leave the woman, but she had already woken up and asked him to stay and accompany her through the night. While he had promised Evans that he would help Jovanka's recovery. And this morning, with the excuse of wanting to change clothes, she finally allowed him to leave after making Altezza promise to return.Altezza parked his car and entered the house through the side door. The atmosphere in the house was eerily quiet. Even his mother, who usually bustled around, was nowhere to be seen. Bik Minah, who was usually busy with cooking ingredients, was also absent. Perhaps the mothers had all gone to the market together in a group, he thought simplistically.He then entered his wife's room. In his heart, he felt guilty for neglecting her last night. He had to apologize and explain everything. He knew Adaline would understand. She was a woman full of understanding.He opened the door slowly and was stunned. Surp
I nod. I look directly into her eyes to assure her that I'm saying this sincerely. "I've already told you that I won't let Altezza choose. And I'm still standing by my word.""I won't hold him back. You can keep my promise.""So you don't need to worry. If he truly loves you, he'll stay by your side.""Of course, he loves me. Do you still need proof for that?" She asks challengingly, reaching into her pocket. She hands me her phone. I know this probably won't be pleasant, but I still press the play button.I see the six-inch screen and I can confirm that the background in this video is part of the hospital roof."Say you love me. You can't live without me," I hear Jovanka's voice clearly, despite the loud wind."Yes, Jovanka. I love you and I can't live without you," Altezza answers. Even though I can't see him clearly, I can recognize the back of my own husband. The back I often see every morning.Tears well up in my eyes. My heart feels so painful. I can only bite the inside of my l
On the first day of Adaline's treatment, her room was so crowded. Emma, Violet, and Delila faithfully waited for her. But when quitting time arrived, Gian, Antony, Claire, Sir Benjamin, Duncan, and Tessa came to visit. Even Joanna, who had just returned from abroad, truly came bearing so many milk pies and pastries as Adaline had requested earlier."Finish them all. Not a single one should be left," she said, placing her package on Adaline's lap.Tessa protested loudly because Joanna didn't give her any souvenirs. So Joanna opened a package and gave Tessa one piece of milk pie."Just one, I don't want to see your saliva dripping," she said mockingly. "That's why ask your lover to buy you souvenirs. Aren't you ashamed to ask for souvenirs when your lover is very rich?" Joanna taunted Duncan. Duncan frowned, but the others laughed.They even had dinner in Adaline's room, although the nurse repeatedly reprimanded them for being too noisy. But what can you do? The atmosphere can't be calm
Altezza returned to his parents' house with an unsettled feeling that had persisted since he woke up this morning. He kept thinking about his wife, but he couldn't reach her because Jovanka wouldn't let go of him.He had to wait for Jovanka to fall asleep so he could free himself and leave. Strangely, the house was quiet. Both of his parents were not there, and their housekeeper said they were out of town.Altezza also didn't see his mother-in-law and his wife's aunt. Could they be somewhere else?Altezza then walked towards his room. When he opened the door, the room felt cold. Not as warm as yesterday when Altezza returned. Altezza smiled, recalling the moment when he hugged Adaline and felt their baby's kicks for the first time.If only this problem hadn't arisen. Altezza was sure he wouldn't be late to know about that important moment. But what can he do now? He couldn't turn back time, could he?Altezza sat on the bed and rubbed his chest. Why wouldn't this uneasiness go away?Ad
"They all left the house this morning, Sir," one of the household staff answered. "Mrs. Violet said they had been away from home for too long. They wanted to check on the house because they were afraid the house would become a spider's nest. That's what Mrs. Emma said, Sir," he continued.Hurriedly, Altezza returned to his car. He drove his car quickly, regardless of whether he would be fined for speeding or not later. All he knew was that he had to get to Adaline's residence as soon as possible.Ten minutes later, he arrived in front of a two-story house with low fences. The house was quiet, showing no signs of life. Even the iron gate was still securely locked.He tried calling his in-laws' names, but there was no answer. One of the neighbors, perhaps feeling disturbed by his approach, spoke up."Hey, aren't you Mrs. Scott's son-in-law?" the woman asked, puzzled."Did my mother-in-law come here?"The woman shook her head, her forehead furrowed, looking surprised. "Hasn't Mrs. Scott