"Do I really have to go with you to the dinner event?" Veronica asked, sounding a bit reluctant. Just as she had returned from work, her husband had invited her to accompany him to a dinner event with one of his business associates.
Veronica was not particularly thrilled about it, but being the wife of a company leader came with certain obligations, and she reluctantly complied with her husband's request.
"Well, I can't go alone, sweetheart. I'll definitely be asked about it. Besides, I can't go with another woman, right?"
Veronica gave him a stern look. She couldn't believe her husband would even consider attending an event with another woman.
"Be careful if you dare!"
"Well, I wouldn't dare, my love. So, get ready quickly. I'll be waiting for you outside."
As Darwin left the room, Veronica hurriedly searched and chose from her vast collection of evening gow
So far, during her pregnancy, Darwin has every reason to be thankful because Veronica has never complained about anything strange or irrational. Even in her second-trimester pregnancy, Veronica appears to behave calmly and peacefully.During this time, Darwin has never heard any unusual complaints or requests from Veronica. So, the weird experiences that Kennedy often shares or Luna's cravings and strange requests have never happened to her at all."We've arrived," Darwin said when the car he was driving had stopped and was neatly parked in the VIP area of one of the renowned hospitals. This afternoon was indeed their routine schedule to accompany Veronica for her prenatal checkup.Darwin was full of enthusiasm as he opened the car door and led Veronica to enter the hospital. They patiently waited in the OB-GYN clinic's patient queue. After a short while, Veronica's name was called, and they were both escorted by a nur
Kennedy could see how Randy, who had just entered the restaurant, looked really upset. Next to him was Darwin, whose condition seemed to be the complete opposite of Randy's.Upon closer inspection, Darwin seemed unwell. His face was pale, and he walked with a limp. However, Randy, who was sitting beside him, seemed unsympathetic. In fact, he appeared indifferent and eager to quickly take the seat Kennedy had reserved.Earlier, Randy, representing Kennedy, had gone with Darwin to meet a client involved in a partnership with The Palace and the Infinix Group. Whatever had happened, upon their return, their behavior seemed strange, just as it did now."What's wrong with you?" Kennedy wondered when Randy had already taken a seat in front of her. Shortly after, Darwin joined them and sat beside Randy."I'm really annoyed," Randy complained, his facial expression still sour."Why are yo
After returning from the hospital, Darwin and Veronica didn't go straight home. Instead, they directed the car to attend a dinner event held at the main residence of the Walters family. Today, they were celebrating Grandpa Anthonie's birthday privately, attended by the entire extended family from both Indonesia and Singapore.Upon arriving and offering their congratulations to Grandpa, Darwin decided to explore the area. Veronica, on the other hand, was taken by Luna and Celina to chat in one of the rooms.Darwin chose to seek out Kennedy and Randy and then joined his cousin."Why the puzzled look?" Darwin asked as he approached Randy, who was sitting not far from the swimming pool.Getting no immediate response, Darwin turned to Kennedy, signaling as if asking what was really going on with their cousin."Randy is feeling down because he's being arranged for marriage," Kennedy replied, and Dar
"Sweetheart, today I'm going with you to Papa's office. I don't know why, but I really miss Papa."This morning, as soon as she woke up, Veronica still appeared affectionate, persuading Darwin to take her with him to the Vortex Group building. Last night, the man had indeed told Veronica that he would visit and represent the Vortex Group for a meeting and evaluation with the Leighton team.Two days ago, right after returning from Hong Kong, Damian had personally stopped by first because he missed his daughter. And now, it seems like Veronica is experiencing the same feelings as her father did before."Are you sure you want to come along? Papa and I have a meeting with Leighton from nine to eleven or twelve noon. Are you okay waiting that long? Won't you get bored?"Darwin knew that during pregnancy, Veronica often felt restless and easily bored. Her mood often fluctuated and changed drastically. He w
"Honey, why aren't you getting ready yet? We'll be late," Darwin complained as he entered the bedroom to find Veronica still relaxing on the bed.In just an hour, they were supposed to arrive on time for an engagement ceremony. According to the schedule, tonight, Randy would propose to the girl he had been matched with."Are we seriously not going to his event? I've already dressed up nicely and put on makeup, and now you want to engage in some making love like the other day."Darwin laughed. It seemed like his wife still remembered their last encounter vividly. What could he do? At that time, he had been truly tempted by Veronica's stunning appearance, and it had been a while since he had touched her. It was difficult to resist the urge to be intimate with her."No, honey. This time we have to go. It's Randy's event after all. It would be unfair to him if we don't attend his important event tonight." 
Day by day, week by week passed without any hurdles. Darwin had every reason to be grateful; Veronica hadn't complained about anything strange up to this moment. Even when her pregnancy had entered the latter half of the final trimester, Veronica approached it with ease and enjoyment. There was no longer a sense of boredom, weariness, or monotony, even though she spent most of her time at home.Darwin felt the same way. He no longer complained of feeling tired, dizzy, or nauseous due to strong smells. His only desire was to taste some specific dishes, and with each passing day, that desire grew, like it did this morning."Darling, what are you cooking? I find it quite intriguing. Renata is here, you know. Why don't you ask her to cook instead?" Veronica wondered, currently seated in the dining room. Darwin had just finished his cooking ritual and was now serving the freshly prepared meal.Yes, Darwin had cooked it himsel
"Sir, this is the file that needs to be signed. The rest, I've already sent as per your previous instructions."Darwin nodded and accepted the documents handed over by his secretary. He took a moment to read them and then proceeded to put his signature in several designated columns. He wasn't sure how many documents he had already signed."Also, after this, please check if Leighton's monthly documents have been responded to or not. I'm curious about the performance evaluation they will send."The secretary nodded in understanding. As she took the signed documents from Darwin, she responded to her boss."I'll check right away, sir. I'll inform you as soon as I have an update."Darwin nodded again and allowed his secretary to continue her work. Once she left, Darwin checked his watch, which was wrapped around his wrist. It was already past four in the afternoon. He thought about co
After hearing the news that the doctor conveyed about what was happening to Veronica, Darwin joined in. He deliberately followed the medical staff who were moving Veronica from the delivery room to the intensive care unit or ICU.In his mixed emotions, Darwin couldn't think or say anything. One thing he had been repeating in his heart all this time was a prayer for safety and hope to God, that his wife could recover and return to her normal condition as before."Stay strong, Win. Veronica will surely wake up soon. We all believe she can get through this," Kennedy said, trying to comfort Darwin, who appeared distressed."Yeah, Win. You have to stay strong," Randy added with a serious expression. "If you feel down and hopeless, it's not good for Uncle Damian and your newborn baby. Besides, just stay calm, and if you need anything, we'll all help you and Veronica, no matter what it is."Darwin nodded ag