In a different place, Jason repeatedly clucked and swore because Alex didn't come. Where did he go to relieve himself for so many minutes? Jason suspected that instead of going to the bathroom to relieve himself, Alex was meditating.Jason looked at the black clock in his hand. The long hand of the clock had changed to four. That meant he had been in his apartment for over twenty minutes."Where is he?" muttered Jason.Jason checked his cell phone. It was dead, so he couldn't use it to contact Alex. After charging it in the car, it finally turned on.Jason hurriedly searched for Alex's contact name. As soon as he wanted to call, three messages appeared from the person he was waiting for.Jason opened them. There was one slightly long video there. A little suspicious, Jason finally played it. In the video, he only saw a white image. Jason snorted in annoyance."What is he doing exactly." Just about to press the button again, Jason heard a voice. The white video finally changed, showing
Three months laterJason visited Emily and brought her a box of chocolates and a bouquet of her favorite flowers. Lili and Peonies that Jason still remembers today.Emily seemed happier than before, and of course, Jason's feelings also began to slowly calm down because he was freer to meet his son and spend time with Liam and Emily.She no longer rejects Jason's presence because she also needs him in Liam's care. She doesn't think of another love; her life is only for Liam now. She will do anything for her baby."Have you eaten yet? I brought your favorite food. Chinese food and spaghetti," Jason said with a bright smile.Seeing what Jason had brought and placed on the dining table, the two hazel eyes rounded."Seriously, Jase, this is a lot. Who's going to finish it?" asked Emily. "I'm on a diet."Jason chuckled at his ex-wife's words and got up and walked over to her, and grabbed both her hands."You still have to breastfeed Liam, and then your figure will return on its own.""What
The meeting was over. Emily looked around the room. There was herself and the complete McKennel family except for the big lady, Emma McKennel. Charles McKennel, the owner of the largest multinational construction company—Kennel'z Industry—said that he had something important to tell the entire family, including Emily, the McKennel family's adopted daughter. Charles blinks his eyes at Emily, who will be the center of attention because what Charles is about to say is about her. "Emily," called the middle-aged man while focusing on the girl who immediately straightened up when Charles called her name. "I'm going to marry you to my son," said a man with a calm but firm and authoritative intonation. Emily listened carefully to what the man who was the adoptive father and owner of the company she worked for had to say. Emily's face was as smile as ever, imagining the marriage she had long dreamed of with Jared, the eldest son of the McKennel family. Indeed, they have not officially en
Today's dinner is no longer as warm as before. The four people around Emily were enjoying the food on their respective plates, occasionally glancing at one as if to say something, but Emily heard not a word filling the room. Even Charles did not seem interested in enjoying their dinner with a little light conversation. Charles enjoyed his meal in silence, and so did Jason. There was no sound of talking like they did at the dinner table. This time, Emily could hear only the clinking of the cutlery filling the silence of the room containing the five people. "For your wedding later—" Charles seemed to start an awkward and wanted to create a chat; what he looked forward to most seemed to be the wedding of his beloved son to his adopted daughter, who was also Charles' darling. Unfortunately, the highest authority had not finished expressing all his feelings, and Jason had cut off the conversation. "Dad, does it have to be now? Can't you talk about it later?" interrupted Jason, not liki
Emily was in her room, like a possessed person. She was barking and doing nothing. The incident she had just witnessed a few hours ago made her heart seem about to squeal, but she couldn't. Imagine she was forced to watch two lovebirds who made love from beginning to end. It was a crazy thing that Emily had never imagined at all. And the man who did it was the man who would soon be her husband. Her whole body was even still trembling at this moment. She could have run away from the room, indeed. However, she didn't know why her legs were even more firmly stuck there and unable to move. However, she has closed her eyes, so she does not need to look directly. Emily still heard the two lovebirds' sighs and groans, even though she had covered both ears. Later, her body slumped to the floor because her legs could no longer stand upright and support her body weight to stay afloat. Knock, knock, knock! Emily almost jumped when she heard the knocking on the door; that could have been
Emily didn't want to listen to Jared's words, which could have caused her new problems. She just shook her head as unequivocal proof that she didn't accept Jared's ridiculous idea as a solution for her. It was not a solution but a shortcut, and she didn't want to go down that path. The reason is still the same because of her great respect and gratitude towards Emma and Charles; besides all that, she tries to ignore it, even if it is about her happiness once. And today is a sacred day for Emily and Jason—suppose the two are lovers. Unfortunately, it's not like that. Emily's smile from the beginning of the event to the end was not the smile that came from her heart. She was happy, of course, when she saw Emma shed tears of happiness, as well as Charles, who repeatedly pecked Emily's head while congratulating her. However, the girl's mind is already very fragile. Recalling how Jason had abused her even before becoming a wife by asking her to witness the bed struggle between the man
Emily has already packed the things she needs to take her to the Maldives for her honeymoon. Activities that she was afraid of because her marriage alone was a fake; who knows what would happen to her honeymoon later? Moreover, since the beginning, Jason strongly rejected the honeymoon idea proposed by Charles and Emma. Then when he had just expressed his approval, he had rushed to contact his girlfriend, Tamara. Just imagine Emily, who now has to listen to the excitement of two lovebirds expressing their affection for each other over the phone, as if the world only belonged to them. What did Emily expect? She and Jason were in one room and did not sleep in one bed. Jason sometimes prefers to sleep on the couch or the floor. "Yes, baby. I have prepared a ticket for you. I hope we will meet there later. Or how about at the hotel? I'll book a room for you," said Jason, who looked impatiently waiting for his 'honeymoon' with his lover. Not Emily. "I don't want to, honey. You must be
This is the craziest honeymoon Emily has ever had. When Jason was at Tamara's villa, which was somewhere else, Emily enjoyed being alone in the Maldives just because she didn't want to disappoint Charles. Charles and Emma only knew that Emily and Jason had arrived in the Maldives because that was what Charles' business colleague had told him. In fact, this is not the case. "What? That's crazy, Em! And you didn't say anything to Jason?” asked Shila from the other line. Emily shook her head and then realized that Shila would not be able to see whatever she was doing at this time. She wanted to, of course, she wanted to say something. Being on another island alone on your honeymoon is not cool. Emily wanted to cry right now, but she couldn't. Her tears seemed to have dried up. "I don't know, Shila. I might be crazy for agreeing to this idea. However, am I wrong if I wish Jason to stay with me on our honeymoon even though we don't love each other?” Emily asked Shila, who could only si
Three months laterJason visited Emily and brought her a box of chocolates and a bouquet of her favorite flowers. Lili and Peonies that Jason still remembers today.Emily seemed happier than before, and of course, Jason's feelings also began to slowly calm down because he was freer to meet his son and spend time with Liam and Emily.She no longer rejects Jason's presence because she also needs him in Liam's care. She doesn't think of another love; her life is only for Liam now. She will do anything for her baby."Have you eaten yet? I brought your favorite food. Chinese food and spaghetti," Jason said with a bright smile.Seeing what Jason had brought and placed on the dining table, the two hazel eyes rounded."Seriously, Jase, this is a lot. Who's going to finish it?" asked Emily. "I'm on a diet."Jason chuckled at his ex-wife's words and got up and walked over to her, and grabbed both her hands."You still have to breastfeed Liam, and then your figure will return on its own.""What
In a different place, Jason repeatedly clucked and swore because Alex didn't come. Where did he go to relieve himself for so many minutes? Jason suspected that instead of going to the bathroom to relieve himself, Alex was meditating.Jason looked at the black clock in his hand. The long hand of the clock had changed to four. That meant he had been in his apartment for over twenty minutes."Where is he?" muttered Jason.Jason checked his cell phone. It was dead, so he couldn't use it to contact Alex. After charging it in the car, it finally turned on.Jason hurriedly searched for Alex's contact name. As soon as he wanted to call, three messages appeared from the person he was waiting for.Jason opened them. There was one slightly long video there. A little suspicious, Jason finally played it. In the video, he only saw a white image. Jason snorted in annoyance."What is he doing exactly." Just about to press the button again, Jason heard a voice. The white video finally changed, showing
Jason ignored Alex's words. At Alex's house, Jason had a heated argument with the man. Shila even had to break it up. Because of the woman's words, Jason left and returned to his apartment to get something. He was going to get ready to meet Jeffry.Who would have thought that Alex would follow him? Finally, the man stopped at the door of his apartment."Move!" Jason said for the umpteenth time but did not get a response from Alex. Alex shook heis head. "You want to get into more trouble? If there's anything wrong with Jeffry, he can deny all charges," Alex explained. The man's face looked solemn."Then, you want me to stand by while he manages to make Emily the victim of his physical and sexual abuse? You want me to stay silent and let him laugh out loud in the hospital bed?" Jason's eyes were full of flames of anger.Alex looked down because he couldn't bear to stare at the man's eyeballs, which seemed ready to destroy his through invisible lasers. Alex clenched his fists. Honest
Shila bit her lip. Her heart beat fast because the two people she was waiting for had disappeared. "What are they looking for? What took them so long?"Evil thoughts about her two friends immediately came to mind. Maybe they were caught and were being beaten up by the burly guards.Shila shook his head. Her heart almost jumped when she heard a noise next to her. She thought she was caught too, but it was far from it as she saw Jason and Alex.Shila then approached the two of them. "Are you guys okay? Did you make it?"Jason nodded. "Looks like luck is on our side. We managed to get the footage." Jason took the pen drive he had saved and showed it to Shila.The woman let out a long sigh. Showing that a heavy burden had just been lifted. Shila, who had been filled with fear, could now smile broadly. "Good. With that recording, Emily can get out of prison right away."Alex patted his shirt. "Before that, we have to see the video."Jason put his arm around Alex. He slipped the car keys in
The three people who had just arrived were invited to sit by a man wearing a black suit. Jason thought it was not the same suit he had worn last night. The man, who was in his forties, looked fit. However, a few gray hairs appeared in his hair."So, what's your plan?" asked Jason as he looked through the documents before him."You haven't introduced them to me yet," said Mark, full of awareness, then took turns looking at Alex and Shila.Alex hurriedly held out his hand as a sign of introduction and seemed more polite. "Ah, sorry. I'm Alex, Emily's best friend."Mark welcomed the handshake kindly. Seeing what Alex did, Shila also did the same."Sorry, Jason was probably too excited to investigate this case. So, he didn't have time to introduce the two of us." Shila smiled sweetly. "Oh yeah, introduce me to Shila, Jason, and Emily's best friend, the current suspect."Mark also greeted Shila kindly. "Okay. I'm Mark Jefferson. Jason's father's best friend and the detective he appointed t
Jason's idea then made the three people pay full attention to Tamara. From now on, Jason will take over the investigation of the woman. Meanwhile, Alex and Shila will look for something about Jeffry. Both are determined to make the man pay for what he did to their best friend."I'm going home.""What for?" Shila's brow furrowed. "What about Tamara? Don't you want to investigate on your own?"Jason nodded. "I am. But I'll ask my parents to contact Detective Jefferson. I didn't get a chance to meet them yesterday."Alex patted Jason's shoulder. "Alright. You can go home; we will look for information about Jeffry.""Good. Then I'll go now. You guys take good care of it."Alex and Shila answered together with confidence.Jason excused himself and headed straight to his parent's house. Yesterday, he didn't meet them because Jared's presence made him emotional. The man who had the misfortune of being Jared's brother chose to leave rather than cause a more complicated commotion. If not for J
Emily was indeed much safer at Alex's mansion. After Shila and Jason took turns visiting her today, due to the weekend, the four got together and discussed Liam.Jason, suspicious of Tamara, let her stay in his apartment with Aaron. However, with Emily in Alex's residence, Jason has to go back and forth between his apartment and Alex's house to ensure Emily is okay.After all, he doesn't know Alex, and anyway, Alex is a man who used to be very close to Emily. Even now, Jason still couldn't accept that fact."I can't say anything other than one thing; I'm keeping an eye on someone who might shed some light on Liam," Jason said as he reviewed the files on the report Jason had filed with the police. "They're not moving at all. Look!"Alex looked thoughtful as she heard Jason's words."Don't you think someone influential plays a role in this case? Who knows if it's true? I can confirm that Jeffry is the one," Alex said."You mean Jeffry paid the police not to investigate this case? This i
Tamara had just finished showering. She waited for Jason, who hadn't called her. "Where exactly is he? He hasn't even called me all day." Tamara scowled and headed for her dressing table. She looked at her reflection. Tamara saw a beautiful woman with a charming smile before her. Tamara liked the shape of her face. "No wonder so many men like me. Because I am beautiful," she praised herself. Reminiscing about the many men, Tamara could hardly believe that she had been in a relationship with Jason's brother-her current boyfriend. Tamara shook her head. The man was nothing more than an asshole. Tamara was too lazy to talk about it. Tamara stroked her belly. "It's probably a good thing me and Jared's baby wasn't born. Although I'm sad, there's no way I can hide that fact forever." Speaking of babies, Tamara remembered Aaron—Liam's new name, the son of Emily and Jason. Jeffry's words replayed in her head. She remembered clearly when Jeffry told her to get rid of Liam. The baby she now
Jeffry didn't care that his cell phone kept ringing. He continued to curse Emily. That crazy woman had the nerve to stab him. Jeffry alerted his two guards to help. It didn't take long for the two guards to find Jeffry still on the bed with a knife stuck in his body.One of the guards called an ambulance. About fifteen minutes later, the ambulance finally arrived and took Jeffry to the hospital.The man swore that he would make Emily feel even more pain than before. Because of him, she had gotten into a place she hated.***Elsewhere, Emily managed to reach a pay phone. She called Alex and told him about her situation. Of course, Alex was surprised when he heard Emily's story. Even though it was late at night, Alex immediately drove to take Emily to his mansion. Alex also called Shila to come over, as well as Jason.Now, the three of them were at Alex's residence. Shila cried when she first saw Emily's condition. She was only wearing an oversized shirt and shorts. Emily wasn't even we