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Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 45. Dinner 2
Nadine was startled when a large hand suddenly touched her hair. She turned to look at Brian with a smile, and Brian turned her around, undoing her ponytail and then gathering her hair and tying it back neatly."Thank you, dear. Did you just arrive? Why didn't I hear you come in?" Nadine asked, looking at Brian affectionately. Everyone who had been busy with their tasks turned to look at Brian and Nadine."I've been here for a while, but everyone was busy, so I've been standing here for quite some time," Brian explained and then hung up his jacket, draping it over the back of a chair."Daddy, Ricky helped make cookies," Ricky said as he ran toward Brian. Brian reached out to shake Ricky's hand, then picked him up and kissed his face, which was covered in flour."Come on, Dad, help us," Brian said as he carried Ricky over to where the little boy had been playing earlier. Amanda had intentionally prepared dough on a mat on the floor to make Ricky more comfortable."My goodness, is this
Last Updated : 2023-11-14Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 46. Last Love
That night, Brian was busy with his phone as Nadine was getting ready to attend a dinner invitation with Sandra. Brian looked more relaxed in a short-sleeved black shirt and mocha jeans, and Nadine couldn't help but admire her handsome husband. Especially in the casual shirt that accentuated his physique."Why are you looking at me like that? Or have you just realized that your husband is handsome?" Brian teased when he noticed Nadine's scrutiny. Nadine blushed and shook her head. Brian chuckled and placed his phone on the sofa he was sitting on, then walked over to Nadine, still gazing at her reflection in the dressing mirror. Brian reached for Nadine's shoulder and pulled her gently to her feet, embracing her tightly while maintaining eye contact in the mirror."I'm just amazed by you. You're only 25, so young, while I'm already 28, three years older than you. I feel like I'm a mature lady marrying a wealthy young man," Nadine admitted with a somewhat awkward smile. She acknowledged
Last Updated : 2023-11-14Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 47. Last Love 2
Sandra was startled when Daniel suddenly held her hand that was resting on his thigh. She turned to look at Daniel, who was still talking to Brian but was gently caressing the back of her hand with his fingers. Sandra knew Daniel was trying to comfort her. Daniel had been a good man who had been there for her through thick and thin, even though he knew Sandra still harbored feelings for Brian. Sandra took a deep breath before returning Daniel's handhold."That's great if we become siblings. We can continue our friendship, and, of course, Daniel won't just be a friend but my life partner as well," Sandra interjected, instantly making Daniel turn to her, staring in disbelief at what he had heard. Daniel gave a relieved smile as he could see the honesty in Sandra's eyes."Oh, by the way, Sandra and I are getting married in a month. You must come, okay?" Daniel said enthusiastically. "Of course, we'll come if we're invited, and I'll prepare a special gift for you both," Brian replied with
Last Updated : 2023-11-14Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 48. Sign
After Daniel and Sandra's wedding passed, the friendship between Brian, Daniel, and Sandra improved once again. In fact, Sandra has now become a close friend of Nadine. They often go out together and shop together. The jealousy that once troubled Sandra because of Brian and Nadine's closeness has now disappeared without her realizing it. Every time she meets Ricky, Sandra always prays that she and Daniel will have a cute child like Ricky soon.Nadine is very happy to have a new friend as fun as Sandra. Sandra is her fourth friend after Danisa, Jenni, and Rio since she moved to Surabaya. Since her pregnancy, Nadine has limited herself from socializing with others. She just wanted to protect her feelings when others talked about her status as a young single parent back then. Even now, after marrying Brian, Nadine still feels pressured when there are questions about Ricky, who is now 4 years old, while their marriage is only 3 months old.Unlike Brian, who always proudly introduces Nadin
Last Updated : 2023-11-14Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 49. Sign 2
Nadine approached Ricky and opened the two plastic bags she had brought. She handed Ricky his chocolate vanilla ice cream and then opened the other bag containing the food. Brian sat next to Nadine, still curious about her sudden visit."Let's eat together, okay?" Nadine said as she opened the container filled with rice, sweet and sour carp, and rendang."But usually I come home, and we have lunch together," Brian replied with a puzzled expression."I want you to feed me," Nadine replied playfully. Brian chuckled, ruffled Nadine's hair, and kissed her forehead."Here!" Brian reached for the boxed lunch. However, he placed it back on the table. He stood up, walked to the sink, and washed his hands. Brian's movements didn't escape Nadine's notice."Ah..." Brian instructed as he was about to feed Nadine. Blushing, Nadine opened her mouth. After a couple of spoonfuls, they switched roles with Nadine feeding Brian. They ate together, taking turns feeding each other until the food was finis
Last Updated : 2023-11-14Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 50. Two Lines
"Dr. Anisa Pradipta, Sp.OG." Brian and Nadine spelled out the name in unison, exchanging glances as they received queue number 03 from a nurse. Earlier, Brian had merely followed Amanda's instructions as they were preparing to leave for Erlangga Hospital. Amanda, his mother, had arranged everything, and even Cakra had casually advised Brian not to go to the office.A wave of nervousness washed over Nadine. Their hands intertwined without a word as they grappled with a mix of fear and joy. They were anxious about the possibility that Nadine might not be pregnant, as her menstruation had been irregular for the past three months, and previous pregnancy tests had yielded negative results. Yet, they were overjoyed at the prospect of finally having a child together, the fruit of their love.Nadine explained all her symptoms to Dr. Anisa, which she had been experiencing for the past few days. "Alright, Ma'am. Could you please accompany my assistant to the restroom for a moment?" Dr. Anisa sa
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Nadine shifted her body to rest on Brian's chest. She breathed in the masculine scent of Brian, which she had come to realize over the past few weeks she couldn't sleep without. Brian chuckled and then positioned himself to lie on the edge of the bed, embracing Nadine."Are you still feeling nauseous?" Brian asked as he massaged Nadine's shoulder. Nadine looked up at him, nodded, and managed a weak smile. Now Brian understood why Nadine had been acting so strangely and sensitively lately."It'll pass soon," Nadine replied, then kissed Brian's lips briefly."Was Ricky's pregnancy like this too?" Brian asked, regret swelling in his heart for missing Nadine's first pregnancy. Nadine must have been sad back then, with no one to pamper her; she had to fight through it all alone. Brian took a deep breath and let it out slowly, while holding Nadine close."Hmm... The first two months were really tough, so Mama always slept with me to be ready when I felt like vomiting or wanted something," N
Last Updated : 2023-11-14Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 52. Seven Moon
Morning sickness that Nadine experienced finally ended when she reached the fourth month of her pregnancy. Throughout the first trimester, Nadine never complained, even though it was incredibly tough due to constant dizziness, nausea, and, most challenging of all, mood swings that could change unpredictably. Brian was the primary target of Nadine's mood swings, facing her sudden sulks for no apparent reason, tears over not getting what she wanted, and her nightly ritual before going to sleep. With patience, Brian complied with all of her wishes, often feeling overwhelmed.Every night, just before bedtime, Nadine would ask Brian to take off his shirt and lay down, resting her head on his chest. Brian had to rub her back until she fell asleep, and only then could he leave the bed to have a drink or use the bathroom. Yet Brian never got angry or complained about his wife's behavior. Instead, he felt grateful that Nadine wanted to be close to him all the time.Tonight was no different. Br
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Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 208. Last Part
After the birth of the twins, the life of Aryan and Laura's small family became even more colorful. There was no happiness that could replace it, but behind all that, Aryan became the subject of jokes among relatives and family members due to the fainting incident while accompanying Laura during her recent surgery."Seriously, you're so funny for fainting next to your wife during her surgery. Luckily, Laura didn't go into shock; it could have been fatal," Andre said with laughter as they had just returned home from the hospital."Let it go, Dad, there's no need to talk about it again," Aryan replied with irritation as he guided Laura into the bedroom, while the twins remained calm in the arms of Liana and Della.Laura rested for a while, trying to ease the pain from the incision in her abdomen following the cesarean section surgery, which still greatly affected her movements. Aryan wiped the sweat from Laura's forehead with a tissue and gently kissed her.
Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 207. Unforgettable experience
Seven months later…Laura and Aryan were now in the final trimester of her pregnancy. It wouldn't be long before she would give birth to their twin babies, a boy and a girl, according to the ultrasound results. Laura's pregnancy had been progressing smoothly, even though she had experienced morning sickness for two months.She managed to meet all of Dr. Rahma's recommended nutritional requirements. Despite occasional morning sickness and vomiting in the morning, Laura's appetite had increased with her advancing pregnancy. It wasn't surprising that her weight had increased by 30 kg. Dr. Rahma estimated that each baby weighed around 3 kg, so Laura was advised to follow a diet while waiting for the delivery.For the past two months, Laura and Aryan had moved to a ground-floor room, using the living room as their bedroom because Laura wasn't allowed to go up and down the stairs. When Aryan was at the office, Liana, his mother, would be on standby, and Bi Ana an
Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 206. Happy
Aryan's overprotective attitude made Laura both happy and annoyed. She was ecstatic because she felt deeply loved, but at the same time, she was frustrated by Aryan's constant restrictions. Like tonight, Aryan didn't allow her to do anything except go to the bathroom. He prepared a glass of water for her medication along with the prenatal milk they had bought at the mini-market. And, of course, he always accompanied her to the bathroom every time."Thank you, Honey, for all the happiness you've given me. I promise to be the best husband and father for you and our children," Aryan whispered while hugging Laura from behind. He nuzzled his face into the curve of Laura's neck, his right hand gently caressing her still-flat stomach."You're welcome, and thank you for all your love," Laura replied while stroking the back of Aryan's hand, which was wrapped around her belly. Laura couldn't believe that after all the pain she had endured, God had given her a perfect husband and
Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 205. Twins
Slowly, Laura's eyelids opened for the second time, and now it was the peaceful face of Aryan that greeted her. Laura gazed at the handsome man's face in front of her for quite some time. He was the source of her love and greatest strength up to this point. Not satisfied with admiring her husband's handsome face, a sudden sense of curiosity began to disturb her. She glanced at the wall clock, which had stopped at exactly 4 in the early morning. Without much thought, she pulled open the drawer next to her bed, carefully retrieved a pregnancy test from inside it, and entered the bathroom without making a sound that could wake Aryan.Laura's heart pounded loudly as she looked at the pregnancy test that she had dipped into a small container containing her urine. She lifted the test stick slowly with trembling hands, and there it was... two red lines she had been waiting for appeared. It was crystal clear. For a moment, her body felt boneless, and she sat down on the bathroom floo
Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 204. Seminar Proposal
Laura's proposal seminar went smoothly with an A grade, which made her more enthusiastic as she entered the final semester of her college. She only needed to complete the data from her research that she had already conducted. Anton, as her thesis advisor, was now more flexible with all of his supervised students, even though he had a busy schedule as a professor and head of the university's research center. Everything was scheduled, from the day, time, and location of the advisory sessions. If he had any sudden commitments, he would reschedule them at another time, ensuring that all his students for the year progressed smoothly, including leading up to their thesis defense in two weeks."Look at that belly, just like a balloon, Ara," Laura pointed out as she walked with Arabella towards the faculty cafeteria after their last thesis advisory session before the upcoming defense in two weeks."Yeah, it's like a balloon. It can expand and deflate," Arabella replied, pantin
Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 203. Always be thankful
Laura completed her makeup exams without any issues. Everything went according to the schedule set by their respective course instructors. And semester 6 ended with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.6, alongside Arabella, her close friend and now her sister-in-law.Laura spent her semester break learning to cook with her mother-in-law, Liana. They experimented with various recipes from both Indonesia and other countries. Aryan no longer worked late into the night at the office, and if there were urgent tasks, he entrusted them to his personal assistant, Jefri. On Sundays, he spent quality time with his family at home or went out with Laura. Trying out new recipes was something Aryan looked forward to every day because his wife's cooking experiments never disappointed.Finally, the plan to cook together with Laura's friends could be realized. Arabella, along with Andra and Baby Azka, arrived early, followed by Aurora and Laura's younger siblings, who joined in to make th
Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 202. Aryan Promised
One week after the surgery, Laura had already started to resume her usual activities. During that week, Aryan had been constantly by Laura's side, handling all his office matters while Andra and Jefri took care of them. Even if there were documents requiring his signature, Jefri would bring them home, allowing Aryan to stay close to Laura and attend to her. Aryan could still manage to check on Jefri's work and reply to emails from his colleagues at home.He did all of this solely for Laura's recovery. Laura often urged him to go to the office, but Aryan refused to budge. He wanted to focus on taking care of Laura until she was completely healed. Arabella and Aurora, as their best friends, always provided their support. Additionally, Nancy and Ricard came to the house to deliver Laura's favorite dishes, prepared by her mother, Della. Many of their classmates also visited Laura at home."Look, Honey, two weeks at home, and my body is getting all soft. How can I resist yo
Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 201. Operation
The long-awaited day finally arrived, the day when Laura was to undergo surgery to remove the cyst in her abdomen. All the preparations for the surgery were in place, and there were only 30 minutes left before Laura would be taken into the operating room. Feelings of relief and worry dominated everyone's thoughts, but they all had to hide those emotions behind smiles to show support for Laura."Aryan, where's Mom?" Laura asked anxiously, looking at the clock on the white-walled room. In five minutes, she would be moved to the operating table, but Aryan had not been seen since he left briefly to go to the bathroom.Liana was nervous, but before she could answer Laura's question, two male and female nurses entered to take Laura to the operating room. Everyone held back their tears as Laura smiled at them, trying to show that she was strong and brave. As the nurses pushed the wheelchair carrying Laura toward the door, Aryan suddenly appeared with a smile. Laura returned h
Imperfect Love : The CEO's Secret Affair 200. Laura's Disease
Aryan could only gently pat Laura's trembling shoulder. He was confused about how to calm his wife. Since returning from the hospital the previous night, Laura had been silent in her room. Aryan had been shocked by the results of Dr. Rahma's explanation that Laura had been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. This was the reason for Laura's recent abdominal and hip pain, as well as her occasional fever and nighttime vomiting. What pained Aryan even more was that he had been unaware of Laura's illness. Regret. That was the feeling weighing heavily on Aryan's chest now. He felt like he wanted to pound his own chest in frustration. His heart shattered as he looked at Laura's sad state, a promise to never make her cry that he had now broken."I'll get you breakfast first," Aryan said softly as he kissed the top of Laura's head before leaving the room.Aryan walked to the dining room with a heavy heart. Instead of finding his parents there, he saw Ana, their maid, covering the d
