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48. No One Takes Her Away
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HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 49. Found You, Ari!
Ariadne stood in front of the mirror, her gaze fixed on her flat stomach. Her fingers traced lightly over the soft skin as if trying to feel the life growing within her. She still couldn’t believe it—two weeks pregnant. No visible bump yet, but the knowledge of what was happening inside her was enough to overwhelm her.Tears rolled down her cheeks as she stared at her reflection. She wasn’t sure if they were tears of joy or sorrow. Her mind raced back to Maximilian. If she hadn’t discovered the truth about him and Jaxon’s heart, would everything still be perfect? Would she be in his arms right now, sharing this news and happiness with him?The thought made her chest tighten. The betrayal weighed heavily on her, snapping her back to reality. Could she really live in ignorance, enjoying the perfect life Maximilian had built for her, knowing it was paid for with Jaxon’s life?Her tears fell harder as another thought struck her—Jaxon. She loved her brother deeply, yet his decision to give
Last Updated : 2024-12-27HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 50. What He Lost To Find Her
The dimly lit boardroom carried an air of tension as Gideon Milton sat at the head of the circular table, his sharp suit impeccably tailored and his expression calm, but determined. Around him, several of the Milton Group’s shareholders exchanged wary glances. The sudden, secretive meeting had caught them off guard, and more so, the notable absence of their CEO, Maximilian Milton.One of the senior shareholders broke the uneasy silence. “Gideon, what is the meaning of this meeting? And why isn’t Maximilian here? We need to discuss the company’s current situation, and it’s unusual for the director to be absent.”Gideon leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table. His voice was smooth, yet firm, as he addressed the room. “Gentlemen, the reason we’re here is precisely because of the company’s current situation—and more importantly, who is to blame for it.”A murmur swept through the room, confusion and skepticism mingling.Another shareholder, a middle-aged woman with a sharp gaze, s
Last Updated : 2024-12-28HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 51. Not My Savior, But My Liar
Theodore paced back and forth in his study, his fists clenching and unclenching as his mind churned with rage. His breath came out in short, sharp bursts. Ariadne was gone. Taken. He slammed his hand against the wall, the sound reverberating through the room. She was his, and Maximilian had ripped her away.Unable to contain himself, Theodore snatched his phone and dialed Gideon’s number. It took several rings before Gideon finally picked up, his tone calm and unbothered.“What do you want, Theodore?” Gideon asked, his voice laced with thinly veiled annoyance.“What do I want?!” Theodore barked, his voice a mix of fury and desperation. “She’s gone, Gideon! He took her! Maximilian took her from me!”Gideon sighed, leaning back in his chair, the grand office of the Milton Group sprawling around him. He glanced down at the documents on the table—papers that marked his successful coup of Maximilian’s empire. “And you’re yelling at me because?”Theodore growled, barely able to restrain him
Last Updated : 2024-12-28HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 52. "Stay with me, Ariadne..."
The night had been long and agonizing for Ariadne. Her tears had soaked the pillow, her sobs muffled but persistent through the hours. On the other side of the door, Maximilian sat silently, his head resting against the wood as he listened to every painful sound she made. He didn’t knock, didn’t interrupt—just stayed, as if his presence could somehow absorb her pain. As dawn broke, the first rays of sunlight filtered into the room. Ariadne, her eyes red and swollen, slowly pushed herself up. Her mind was scattered, but one thing was clear: she couldn’t stay. She wouldn’t go back to New York with Maximilian, not under his control. Her eyes scanned the room, desperate for anything that could help. That’s when she spotted the telephone on the bedside table. Without hesitation, she grabbed it, her trembling hands dialing the only number she could think of—Taylor’s. The line rang for what felt like an eternity before Taylor’s familiar voice answered, calm and steady. “Ariadne?” Hea
Last Updated : 2024-12-28HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 53. Ways Apart
Ariadne’s eyes fluttered open, her head throbbing with a dull ache. The ceiling above her was unfamiliar, painted in a muted shade of beige, and the faint scent of antiseptic lingered in the air. It wasn’t a hospital room. Nor was it Taylor’s house. Her mind raced as she tried to piece together where she was, the events of the crash rushing back like a flood. She pushed herself up slightly, wincing at the soreness in her body. Her hand instinctively went to her belly, relief flooding her when she felt no immediate pain. She was still trying to gather her thoughts when the door creaked open. Taylor stepped in, his left arm in a sling, his face shadowed with worry and fatigue. “Ariadne,” he said softly, his voice laced with relief. “You’re awake.” She didn’t respond immediately, her gaze dropping to his injured arm. “Taylor,” she started, her voice hoarse but tinged with frustration. “What were you thinking?” Taylor frowned, stepping closer. “What do you mean?” Ariadne’s emotions b
Last Updated : 2024-12-28HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 54. Overthrow
The next morning, Maximilian stood at the private airstrip, his hand pressing lightly against his bandaged ribs. His head throbbed from the lingering effects of the accident, but his dark eyes were focused and sharp. The city’s headlines had been relentless since he woke up—"Milton Group’s Power Shift: Gideon Takes the Throne"—and every word had been like a dagger to his pride. The jet ride back to New York was excruciatingly silent, save for the hum of the engines. Despite his personal pilot’s concerns about his health, Maximilian had insisted on returning immediately. His body screamed for rest, but his determination burned brighter than the pain. Arriving at Milton Tower, Maximilian ignored the concerned whispers and stunned stares of employees who hadn’t expected him back so soon. His towering presence, even weakened, was enough to quiet the murmurs. Every step he took up to the top floor felt like a battle against his own body, but he refused to show weakness. As he pushed ope
Last Updated : 2024-12-29HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 55. Bitter Truth
Maximilian’s legs felt like lead, his body frozen as if the weight of Gideon’s words had turned him to stone. His mind reeled, struggling to piece together the fragments of a truth that felt like it had been buried in shadows for decades. His father—a man he had always looked up to—had betrayed his mother long before Maximilian was even born. Gideon’s mocking laughter snapped him out of his stupor. “Still processing, brother?” Gideon sneered, the word brother dripping with disdain. “Or should I say… half-brother?” Maximilian’s jaw tightened, his hands curling into fists. “You’re lying,” he said, though the tremor in his voice betrayed his doubt. “My father wasn’t capable of—” “Of what?” Gideon cut him off, his voice sharp. “Of keeping secrets? Of living a double life? Wake up, Maximilian. Your father wasn’t the saint you thought he was. He loved my mother long before he even laid eyes on yours. Margareth was his everything, and yet he married her.” Gideon spat the last word, his co
Last Updated : 2024-12-29HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 56. Did You See Him on TV?
Ariadne sat on the edge of the bed in Taylor’s guest room, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her sweater. The house was eerily quiet, save for the occasional creak of the wooden floorboards as she moved through the unfamiliar space. The silence pressed on her, amplifying her thoughts and emotions.Two days. It had been two days since everything had spiraled out of control.She clenched her jaw, recalling the scene. Maximilian’s car, his furious eyes locking onto hers, and the split second of chaos when Taylor’s car crashed into them. The image of Maximilian slumped against the seat, blood trickling down his temple, was etched into her mind.Ariadne had tried to shake it off, to remind herself that she was justified in running, justified in her anger. Yet, no matter how hard she tried to suppress the memory, it resurfaced, dragging with it a wave of guilt she couldn’t quite explain.She wandered into the living room, her bare feet padding softly against the floor. The house
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HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 90. Because You're Here Now [END]
Ariadne felt like a wave of heat was spreading from the tips of her toes to the top of her head. This made her feel strange, and she immediately turned her face away when she felt that making eye contact with Maximilian any longer would only intensify the sensation.While Ariadne was shy, Maximilian just smiled and got up from his seat to grab his phone."Wh-where are you going?" Ariadne asked, intercepting Maximilian with a gentle tug on the corner of his shirt before he could take a step."I'm just going to grab my phone, Ariadne," he said, and immediately Ariadne let go of her grip, feeling more embarrassed as she thought Maximilian must be considering her a spoiled woman at that moment.Maximilian smiled again at Ariadne’s cute reaction before walking to the other side of the bed to grab his phone from the nightstand."I need to call a doctor to check on you again. I’m not going to use Andymon’s services anymore after he made me doubt his intellectual abilities as a doctor."Ariad
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 89. I'm Here Now
Maximilian returned to his room immediately after escorting Mr. Milton. He sighed repeatedly, still feeling the tension from the questions Mr. Milton had asked him earlier.It was about Mr. Milton asking if Ariadne's claim that Gideon was behind all the chaos was true.This was one of the things Maximilian had not wanted to reveal to his father immediately after he 'came to his senses'. There were still some things that were perhaps not fully understood, including whether his father was ready to hear the truth, which would undoubtedly shock him.Maximilian had felt confused, because he had no idea that Ariadne had ever told Mr. Milton directly that Gideon was the true villain. This almost led Maximilian to be suspected if he had failed to answer his father's question.Of course, Maximilian didn't tell the truth. He just acted naive and confused, then distracted his father by mentioning his father's heavy workload. Inevitably, Mr. Milton was reminded of his work and had to leave before
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 88. He is okay
A long and exhausting day left Ariadne completely worn out, both physically and emotionally. After the trial, Ariadne slept for a long time. Today marked five days since Ariadne’s health worsened, forcing her to rest extensively to recover. During this time, Maximilian remained by her side, waiting for her to open her eyes.“How is she?” Maximilian asked just after Andymon finished checking on Ariadne.“Better than yesterday, no more fever,” Andymon replied, preparing to leave.“So when will she wake up?”“I don’t know.”Maximilian furrowed his brow. “How can you not know?” he protested, “You’re a doctor!”“I’m a doctor, not a fortune-teller who can predict when she’ll wake up. The important thing is Ariadne is doing better; when she wakes up is a later issue. She’ll wake up, I’m sure of it.”Maximilian pouted. Since the first day he asked when Ariadne would open her eyes, Andymon’s answer had always been the same. “You’re a doctor and you can’t even answer when your patient will wake
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 87. Last Trial
The trial is about to begin. The defendant enters the courtroom in handcuffs, and every pair of eyes is fixed sharply on her. The glare of the cameras feels tangible, as if capturing every second of Ariadne's walk toward the abyss of her downfall.Ariadne doesn't care. Since returning from visiting Maximilian earlier, she had already decided to ignore everything, even if today was the day she would be sentenced for a crime she never committed.In the open trial, several people had arrived, including Arman and Adelaide. But they didn’t come solely because their family was involved in the issue; they came to mock Ariadne and wait for the moment she would truly be gone from their lives.For a moment, Ariadne smiled bitterly at the thought. It turned out that all along, her family’s desire to erase her was that great. Ariadne had never realized this and always assumed it was just hatred because of her background, but it turned out to be much more than that.The trial proceeded calmly and
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 86. Only love can hurt like this
Ariadne wiped away her tears, until they dried for a moment. She smiled again, still holding Maximilian's hand; she spoke more casually as if this were something she regularly did with him in their once-normal married life, like people outside of their world."After I leave, Adelaide will come to your house as your real wife. Finally, something that should have happened will happen... it seems like you and Adelaide are truly destined to be together," Ariadne said; her words hurt both herself and Maximilian, who listened in silence. "I'm sure you'll have a better life with her, because Adelaide loves you so much—she's always loved you. She always talked about you with a glowing face, her happiness overflowing to the point where she forgot who she was talking to—because even if there was an earthquake, Adelaide wouldn't want to speak to me softly. But it’s a different story when she talks about you.Adelaide is the perfect woman, right? She's so beautiful, smart, and of course, she love
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 85. I Love You, Max
According to the agreement, after signing the divorce papers, Ariadne would be allowed to meet Maximilian.Today, Ariadne arrived in casual attire, wearing a knee-length white dress covered by a pink cardigan. She looked like her usual self, though the handcuffs still locked her wrists.But it wasn’t a big deal; although people at the hospital stared at her with fearful and anxious glances, Ariadne paid them no mind because today she would meet her husband. Ariadne was going to see the face of Maximilian Leander Milton, whom she missed.Thus, a faint smile remained on Ariadne's face with each step she took, and for some reason, it felt like today would truly be the last day she saw Maximilian.Ariadne arrived at the floor where Maximilian's room was located. There, in front of his hospital room, stood Mr. Milton, Andymon, and Jaxon. It was surprising to see Jaxon there, standing and staring at Ariadne with a concerned expression."How are you, Brother-in-law?" asked Ariadne as soon as
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 84. The Last Time of Us
Andymon was too lost in his thoughts, bowing his head deeply and unaware of his surroundings. Even the voice that had just spoken to him was answered without much thought."Yes, it seems like I’m getting karma for hating Ariadne in the past," he replied to Maximilian's words. "But this feeling is just my guilt, and it’s incredibly annoying. I can’t stop thinking about what Ariadne said—"Andymon didn’t count the words he spoke until he realized what he was doing—and to whom he was responding. He quickly glanced at Maximilian, seeing his young master open his eyes a second after he focused them.Oh, his young master was awake—but something felt odd.“Y-you’re awake?” Andymon asked, looking both panicked and surprised.Maximilian stared at the ceiling with a weary gaze before replying, “Yes, since last night.”“Then why didn’t you say anything?”“It was so quiet here last night, and my head was still aching terribly; so I decided to sleep again.”“So you’ve been listening to me all this
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 83. A Curse
For some reason, Andymon felt his days growing emptier ever since he heard the news that Ariadne was soon to divorce Maximilian.You could call Andymon indecisive; after all, he had been the one most supportive of Maximilian separating from Ariadne, and now he considered the breakup of those two to be a significant change in his life.Like today—Andymon was casually walking down the hallway toward Maximilian's hospital room. Unlike usual, he walked slowly and listlessly this time; he truly felt like he had nothing to do after Ariadne told him to stop assisting with her case. The woman had given up, and Andymon had lost the biggest task filling his days.His work returned to normal: being a doctor, treating patients, enduring with a smile despite the pressures he faced. In fact, Andymon had never felt this unoccupied before; he could now walk leisurely without thinking of anyone else he had to care for.Without knocking, Andymon entered Maximilian's hospital room. He paused briefly at
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 82. Can't We Pretend That We Were Okay?
After her meeting that morning, Ariadne had finally come to terms with her current situation.Ariadne and Maximilian were officially divorced. While Maximilian had yet to sign the papers, it was clear he would eventually, and Ariadne would truly separate from the man she loved.Thousands of regrets now overwhelmed Ariadne, choking her and making it hard to breathe properly. She kept glancing around aimlessly, like someone lost in thought—perhaps a side effect of the monumental decision she had just made.Ariadne still couldn’t cry.The woman repeatedly tapped her head lightly with her fists, as if trying to fix something broken inside. Her heart ached deeply, and her mind acknowledged it—but something seemed wrong within her body. Ariadne simply couldn’t cry, even though that was what she needed most at the moment.She spent hours after her conversation with Mr. Milton berating herself for being unable to shed a single tear until a prison officer approached her cell door.“Mrs. Ariadn
