Aiden walked down the hallway of the hospital. He stopped his steps when he reached the front of the room where Elena was being treated.
He stood facing the door and stared at it for a long time. It wasn't that he didn't love Elena, but it was because of Elena that he lost Agneta. Because of her mother's greed, he had to live like a chess piece that Elena had to manage.
Aiden sighed before grabbing the doorknob and opening the door. He entered the infirmary.
The figure of an elderly woman lay weakly on a bed. He stared at her as medical equipment filled her frail body.
The Elena of old had changed. The woman who was her mother was no longer as haughty and arrogant as before. She now looked old, frail, and helpless.
At the sound of approaching footsteps, her wrinkled eyes opened, and she turned to the side of the gurney.
"A-aiden?"
She mumbled weakly and sounded like a whisper because her mouth was covered with a breathin
Five days passed without Aiden, which made Catherine feel discouraged. Aiden really affected her. Before reuniting with Aiden, she was able to stand on her feet with resilience. Spending five years focusing on her daughter as well as her work. But after reuniting with Aiden, her heart was fragile again. The wall she had built was shattered, making her weak again. She couldn't deny that she fell back into Aiden's charm and love.Why is she so weak? While Aiden still looks indifferent to her. Why should she feel the pain of unrequited love? "AH!"Catherine screeched in surprise at someone's pull. She saw a box car carrying goods almost hit her. At that time, Catherine was taking a walk by herself to relieve her headache. "Why aren't you careful?" The exclamation made her turn to the source of the voice. "Aiden? You're back?" She exclaimed, looking at the handsome face of the man in front of her.
Catherine's body froze again, and she became very confused about how to answer Aiden's question."Look at me, Cath." Aiden pulled Catherine by both shoulders so that she was now staring at him. "Is Jasmine the-""No Aiden. She's not your daughter," Catherine said, pushing Aiden's chest to release his grip, and she walked backward.There was a look of disappointment in Aiden's eyes. He felt close to and familiar with Jasmine."She's Marinka's adopted daughter!" Catherine exclaimed."Adopted?" asked Aiden, furrowing his brow."Yes," Catherine replied."But why didn't you mention Jasmine back then?" asked Aiden, looking incredulous."It was because her status was unclear. And we decided to hide Jasmine's whereabouts," said Catherine."Really?""You can ask Marinka," Catherine said, trying to hide the truth."Alright, I believe you. Let me take you home," Aiden said."I have my own car," Catherine said.
Catherine stood in front of the bathroom sink in her room. Her gaze was fixed on the mirror in front of her.You have the right to be happy, and you have the right to pursue your own desires. Don't sell your happiness and your life for business. Leave that damn man alone.Aiden's words rang in her ears again. If only she could achieve happiness. If only his love wasn't one-sided. If only Aiden loved her too. Maybe she wouldn't have felt all this pain.Catherine's hand shot up to hold her chest, which was suddenly tight and painful. She squeezed her clothes as if to stop the pain in her chest. Tears involuntarily rolled down her cheeks. 'I want to be happy; I really do. But can I be happy without you?' Catherine thought.ꙬAiden was standing on the balcony of his apartment, drinking a can of beer. His mind recalled the incident earlier, where Catherine's gaze somehow made him feel uncomfortable.What's wrong with me
"Mommy!"Jasmine barged into Catherine's room."Mom, did you say you were hurt? Jasmine exclaimed, looking at Catherine, who was lying on her bed."Mommy is fine, mine.""But she said Mommy got hurt last night. Who hurt Mom? Let Jasmine teach her a lesson! The little girl exclaimed something so cute that Catherine chuckled and felt very funny seeing the behavior of a 5-year-old little girl."You're a girl; why are you so arrogant? she chuckled."Mommy is laughing at me. I'm serious; I want to take care of Mommy.""Really?" teased Catherine."Seriously Mom. It's not just the two of us. So we both have to take care of each other. I don't have a Daddy who will always take care of Mom and me."DegJasmine's words touched Catherine's heart, making her smile disappear. There was both regret and pain in her heart for hiding the facts about her father. But if Aiden knew all of this, would he accept her as well as Jasmine?
"Do you still have feelings for Agneta?" asked Catherine.Cath, what exactly do you want to confirm? Aiden's question hit the nail on the head, making Catherine freeze in place. "That's-" Catherine fell silent. "Then let's turn the question around. What made you walk away from me five years ago and leave me? What made you avoid me, Cath? Is there something you're hiding that I shouldn't know about?Aiden's gaze implied suspicion, making Catherine misbehave and become nervous. She did her best not to say anything that could embarrass herself. "The food is here. We'd better eat! Catherine exclaimed as several waiters came to serve their orders.The two of them enjoyed their meal in silence. ----Catherine walked out of the restaurant first after finishing her meal, heading for the parking lot. "Catherine wait!" Aiden pulled Catheri
Three days passed; Aiden did not see Catherine and preferred to keep himself busy in his office. The news media began to be excited to report the news about the cancellation of Catherine and Robert's engagement on the grounds that Catherine had an affair. The media even got some photos of Catherine with a man who was hugging. That was when Aiden hugged Catherine at the party that night.Mouli, don't let Jasmine see the news. And tomorrow, take her to Marinka's house for a while," Catherine exclaimed. "I'm afraid there will be a lot of reporters here, and I don't want them to see Jasmine." "Yes ma'am."I've already contacted Marinka. Tomorrow, after school, you can go straight to her house. And bring some of Jasmine's clothes." "Okay."Mouli walked away, leaving Catherine alone. A rough sigh escaped Catherine's lips.The pain in her chest had not yet healed, and now trouble had come again. Robert was really a dange
The numerous reporters who were relentlessly pursuing Catherine to learn more about her relationship with the enigmatic man bothered her a lot.Catherine sighed and felt very tired of hiding like a fugitive.This morning she had to go to the office, but the reporters had already filled the area around her house, making it impossible for her to get out. She was really trapped.She was sure that this was all Robert's doing. How did those reporters get his address? "Oh God. How long will it be like this? she complained.She was still peering through the window of her house. She was really trapped.Miss Catherine, please come out."Miss Catherine, please give me your account of your affair."How could you have the heart to cheat on Robert Castayol?and many other questions.How is this? she muttered.She saw a car parked in front of her house and someone getting out of it and walking through the c
Aiden met Evelyn at the restaurant across the street from their apartment.Aiden was walking towards the table, where Evelyn was already sitting gracefully and smiling at him.Hi," Evelyn greeted, making Aiden smile and sit down opposite Evelyn. "Been waiting long?" Aiden asked. "No, it hasn't. I just arrived five minutes ago," Evelyn exclaimed.Did you order?" asked Aiden. "Not yet. I was waiting for you. Okay, what would you like to order?" asked Evelyn as she waved her hand at one of the waiters.They both ordered food from the waiters.Don't forget a bottle of the finest wine! Evelyn exclaimed, to which the waiter nodded and walked away.So what are you doing now?" asked Aiden.I'm back to my previous job. But not as the assistant to the designer anymore; now I'm the designer," Evelyn exclaimed. "Thank goodness. I told you you were ta
Renata anxiously awaited the man, who the doctor was treating separately. After waiting a few minutes, he came out with the doctor and saw his jacket tucked in his arm, with his left arm bandaged."It's finished?" she asked."Already. Just being fried is not a serious wound. Next time, be careful. There are a lot of thieves around," he said."Thank you very much, Master.""Bastian," he said."Oh yes, Mr. Bastian. I am Renata, and this is my sister-in-law," said Renata."Angela," said Angela, shaking hands with Bastian."You already helped me earlier; how can I repay your help?" she asked."If we meet again, I will collect it," said Bastian, showing his charming smile."I must leave immediately."Renata wanted to speak again, but Bastian had already left the place."Ah, why did he leave so quickly, even though I haven't gotten his cellphone number yet?" Renata said it with a red face."You like it?" asked Angela, who had only been paying attention."His face is handsome, and the look i
Regan, Angela, and Renata have arrived in Denpasar, Bali. They were picked up by someone who brought them to a pavilion near Seminyak Bali Beach in Badung."Wow!" Angela exclaimed, seeing the pavilion close to the beach. So luxurious. Several maids greeted their arrival and immediately carried their cases."Well, how are you, my nephew?" That exclamation made Regan, Angela, and Renata look at the source of the sound. There were several people following a middle-aged man with glasses on his nose."Uncle Key," Regan said, shaking hands with the man who was Davero's father's confidant. "How are you, Roy?""Tsk, thanks to Bang Regan, I'm not doing my course work and overtime," Roy replied, making Regan smile a little.Roy is the son of Key, and he is a very reliable hacker. Even though he is still 20 years old and is currently completing his studies at a university in Bali,."Uncle twins. Where's Uncle Kay?" Renata asked, shaking the man."He's on business. It will come later," said Key.
Angela went down the stairs. When he woke up, Regan was not there beside him. Angela walked towards the kitchen, where Agneta was busy cooking with the household assistant there."Are you awake, son?" asked Agneta with a motherly smile."Yes Bun. Erm, did you see Regan?" she asked."He's jogging, usually to the upper area," explained Agneta, making Angela nod in understanding."Sit down. Mother will make hot tea for you," said Agneta.Ah, no need to bother, Bun.""It does not matter. Sit down," said Agneta, and Angela could only obey while playing on her cellphone, where she was chatting with Rita."Drink," said Agneta, who now took a seat opposite Angela."Thank you, Bun.""Equally love. How was your sleep? rest well?"Yes, Bun, it's quite cool and comfortable here," said Angela."I'm grateful.""Emm Renata is not visible. Is he out?" she asked."Yes. Today is his first day doing COAS," explained Agneta.Oh, Renata is doing koas here." Angela thought she'd be doing koas in London bec
Angela nodded in understanding. Angela only got to know the Regan family when they got married. Aunt Devara is the twin of Regan's father, Davero. Dan Devara is the mother of Calvin, who serves as GM at Regan's company.The car stopped in front of the villa's courtyard, where everyone welcomed them.Angela and Regan both got out of the car."Sis Angela…" Renata first hugged Angela very happily.Then Angela shook hands and hugged Agneta and Devara. Angela shook hands with Dave and also with Kevin, who is Devara's husband.They immediately invited Angela to enter the villa and escorted them both to Regan's room."This is your room," Angela said, looking around. There was a window made of glass, and inside was a miniature Batman with various poses."You like Batman?" asked Angela, approaching the window."Yes, since I was little, I liked to collect them," said Regan, who walked over to Angela and hugged her from behind. Regan kissed Angela's long neck in front of him."Regan…""I missed
Angela was enjoying soaking in soapy water and a massage with aromatherapy in the Jacuzzi. He closed his eyes and enjoyed the treatment.He gasped in surprise when someone joined him. Angela opened her eyes, and her gaze immediately met the sharp eyes of someone who was in front of her at close range."You're not asking me," he said, making Angela smile."You're sleeping," Angela said.Regan kissed Angela on the lips and took a seat beside her. He brought Angela to sit in front of him and let him rest her head on his broad chest. They enjoyed being together by playing with the soap bubbles that filled the Jacuzzi.Neither of them spoke; they both enjoyed each other's company.***Regan and Angela welcomed Ansel there with his colleagues by helicopter."Wow, the faces of the newlyweds are so bright," teased Ansel, who was now standing in front of Regan, who was embracing Angela casually."You really suck at the little cat's juices. So many red marks," he teased when he saw Angela's nec
Regan called someone. Through his cell phone. The body and the bomb had been wrapped in a large plastic bag and kept outside the house.Angela brought a cup of coffee for Regan and kept it on the table."Hello Roy.""….""I have a job for you.""….""Hack again, a subsidiary of Maettheree; lower the share price; let it drop," Regan said with a grin."….""Just do it."Regan hung up on him. Angela was still staring at Regan in confusion."Why?" Regan asked, raising an eyebrow."You want to destroy someone's company?" asked Angela, quite surprised, and Regan just chuckled."This is a new subsidiary company. At least a few million dollars in loss," Regan answered lightly."That's not bad," Angela said, making Regan chuckle again."That's payback for him, who has disturbed our honeymoon. Come sit down; let's watch an exciting show," Regan said, patting the sofa beside him.Angela took a seat beside Regan. They both looked at the laptop screen in front of them."Gosh, there are so many peo
BritainBenneit was reading some of the reports that Aluna had given him at the office. Soon there was a knock on the door."Enter…"Gilberd appeared there. Seeing Gilberd's presence, Aluna said goodbye and left Benneit's room."What is it?" asked Benneit as Gilberd took a seat across from Benneit."I've managed to find out who Fergus's supporters are," Gilberd said, and Benneit listened seriously."This really can't be taken lightly.""Who?""Mr. Julian from Switzerland." Benneit fell silent after hearing Gilberd's narrative. Mr. Julian is a big beacon for Britain and a big competitor for Gonemanus. Julian was no one else either; the man was Benneit and Dave's college friend. Something happened in the past between his family and the Wiratama family."Ben-?""Send some guards to the island where Regan and Angela are on their honeymoon. I'm afraid Julian will send assassins to their place," Benneit said, to which Gilberd nodded."I have to tell Dave.""So far, I haven't seen any movem
After breakfast, Angela ran to Regan, who was on the beach."I'm ready," Angela said, making Regan turn around, and he was quite surprised to see Angela wearing a sexy bikini with a thin cloth tied around her waist."Where are you going wearing clothes like that?" Regan asked, looking at his wife, who looked seductive. Black glasses perched on her head, and her hair was in beautiful, loose waves."I want to swim, like you promised yesterday. Today we didn't swim because it was fun playing on a speed boat," said Angela, turning her face red."Are there no other clothes?" she asked."Come on, Regan. At first, I didn't want to wear a swim suit.""What?" Regan looked irritated."He he… I knew you would be furious; that's why I put on this bikini. After all, it's just the two of us on this island.""Okay. I'll let you this time," Regan said, making Angela nod happily.They boarded the speed boat, and Regan returned to driving it."Regan, I want to ride it," Angela said.Regan pulled Angela
That morning, Angela woke up first and left Regan, who was still asleep. He plans to cook breakfast for both of them. Angela turned on music from her cell phone and started preparing all the ingredients to make breakfast. He also took out flour to make bread.Angela started working on it and got flour stuck to her cheeks. Somehow it stuck to her face, maybe because Angela was too passionate about cooking.Regan came out of the room wearing only boxer shorts and shirtless. He saw his wife so engrossed in dancing and singing along with the song. Regan smiled at Angela's adorable behavior. Angela is seen wearing Regan's oversized white shirt, where the arms are folded up to the elbows. Her long hair was rolled up to reveal her slender neck.Angela was seen mixing the dough in a fairly large place. He squealed in surprise when strong hands hugged him from behind and joined in stirring the dough with sensual movements as if to provoke Angela."Already up?" she asked."Hmmm…" Regan snorted