Emily was already at home when Jason came home in a mess. Emily didn't dare to ask. She just watched Jason's movements, which seemed strange and cold toward her. Whereas just last night, Jason fell asleep while hugging her from behind after sniffing the scent of her body. Now, he came home with a different look and attitude, even the smell of perfume that Emily did not recognize. "Where are you from, Jase? I was waiting for you at the office for lunch, and you didn't show up," Emily protested, using the mildest language possible. She didn't want to provoke Jason's emotions, who might be tired from just arriving home. "I had a meeting with one of my clients." "Suddenly? And not back at the office?" Jason turned his head and stared at Emily. "Are you interrogating me? What do you want exactly, Em?" the man asked, not daring to come closer to Emily. Jason did not come closer, but Emily, who got up from the sofa and was now walking, cut the distance between herself and Jason. Emily
"Jase, didn't you have breakfast first?" asked Emily, who saw Jason was already dressed in his suit. Emily approached the man, then adjusted his tie and straightened his suit. "What time do you get home?" Emily asked again because Jason didn't answer the first question.She didn't want to waste time with anger. The pain Emily felt was obvious. However, if she just kept quiet and let Jason continue to commit this betrayal against her, she would feel unacceptable. "You're not going to work?" Jason didn't answer his wife's question but instead asked a counter-question. Emily smiled for a moment, then looked intently at the clear irises of the man before her. She wanted to admire her husband once, even though Jason's love could never be hers. "I want to do a little simulation of what being a housewife would be like," Emily replied with a smile. That sentence took Jason aback. "Y-you ... do you agree to stay at home?" Jason asked. Emily nodded, justifying Jason's question, intending t
After Charles and Emma left, Jason and Emily cleaned up the house with uncertainty in their minds. Jason with the dilemma of his marriage to Emily and his love story with another woman who was still married, while Emily with her dreams and the expectations of her in-laws. Neither of them could find the purpose of this forced marriage. However, at least Emily knew that she could be a real wife if Jason would give her a chance and keep the promise he had made to Emily. What is united by God would not be separated by anything but God. Wasn't that so? Unfortunately, that was not what Emily had in mind at the moment. Her fledgling marriage could be on the brink because of Tamara's presence. Emily wouldn't just back down because that's not what's in her principles but maintaining. For now, Emily could keep nothing because Jason's heart is not hers. He must fight for it first. Wasn't that the way to play? "What did mom say to you?" asked Jason, trying to break the silence between the
Emily was ready and had prepared breakfast for her and Jason. She had sent her permission slip and resignation from the office, which she still kept secret from Jason. She had promised to do anything for Jason as long as he would give his heart to Emily. She knew it would not be easy to have Jason's feelings already filled by other women, but she could still try even though it was difficult. That was why she decided to quit her job. And that raised questions in Charles' mind. He finally contacted Emily to ask for an explanation. Of course, Charles didn't want Emily to make a decision that would keep her constrained. "Emily, honey, are you sure about this decision? You love this job so much—you love everything, I know that so why—" Charles paused his question and heard a sigh there. "Did something happen to your marriage? Jason seemed crazy about you a few days ago when he asked you to stop working; why is it like this now?" he added, not understanding. Emily just smiled. She coul
The two were already in a luxurious room with a beautiful view. Emily's heart was troubled, and she was still thinking about the necklace no longer in her hand. Jason had thrown it away. That meant he would never give her a chance. Emily didn't understand why she was so wishy-washy. Wasn't she the one who told Jason to throw it away? Why did she feel unwilling now? Emily got up and then decided to leave the room where she was staying. She was determined; it was still afternoon, and she should have been able to find the necklace before it got carried away, and it became harder for Emily to see it. Jason, who was still cleaning up, didn't find Emily when he came out of the bathroom and left her alone. He thought Emily might want to order something from the cottage. Surely, it wouldn't take long. While Emily had not returned, Jason took out the object he had been hiding in his pants pocket. If Emily thought she was the only one who didn't want it gone, she was wrong. Jason even won
Jason stopped his regular movements. All his muscles and nerves tightened for a moment as he and Emily moaned in unison. Today, Emily once again gave up on what she had decided, that she would no longer hope in Jason. Since he said he needed her to help him find the right path to his heart, Emily had turned into an unyielding figure. At least she was happy now because Jason decided to enjoy this one day with her to commemorate their story fifteen years ago. Just a snot-nosed boy's romance that ended tragically and sank for a dozen years, then began to find its harbor after many misunderstandings. At least Jason knew that Emily had always had a heart for him. And vice versa, Emily learned that Jason liked her too. However, there were things beyond their control that ultimately separated the two. Jason laid his sweat-drenched body down on Emily's side. He grabbed the blanket and, covered Emily's body, and took his wife into his arms, gently kissed her lips. This one day was too bea
Emily was still in her room, just as Jason had instructed. She's still hoping Jason will come back and choose her over Tamara, one way or another.However, that was impossible. Jason would always choose Tamara and leave her lonely, just as he had before.Emily knew that hoping Jason would choose her was impossible. Although the man said that he was lost and needed Emily's help to understand himself, it would still be challenging to change Jason if not of his own free will.Emily's body sagged on the floor, clutching her knees while still crying over the misfortune of her love for Jason.She had indeed been able to drive Jason out of her life, trying to start a relationship with Jared, Jason's biological brother, and their dreams had not been able to be intertwined because Jared also did not give certainty about their relationship.What was Emily's fault? She tried twice to be in a relationship with a man with a blood relative, and both were not much different.However, when she became
Emily was still finishing the remaining tears. Shila, who had been by her side, was silent and occasionally rubbed Emily's back or hugged her best friend.What happened to Emily? Perhaps Shila would not be able to go through so firmly as her best friend did.After being betrayed several times, given false promises, then catapulted again sky-high and again knocked down, Emily still also left an apology for Jason."Em ... are you okay? If you don't want to go back home first, at least until you get better, you know, this house is always open to you," said Shila when Emily was about to step out of her best friend's residence. she had been there since morning. She had to get home before Jason got home.Emily knew that what Shila was doing was only to help her escape from Jason, who was like poison to her. However, Emily, solid and rigid, became fragile and not without reason."No, Shila. I have to be at home, so he doesn't bring that woman to come and enter our house. If he wants to do th
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