Emily had already started working for today, trying to forget what had happened yesterday. Everything Jared explained did make Emily think hard because until the last question came out of her mouth, Jared was still silent.Until now, of course, Emily had no idea what their problem with Jeffry was. What made the McKennel family hate Jeffry so much?However, when Emily arrived at the office, her thoughts about Jeffry disappeared. Of course, this was because she again had to do the ridiculous thing of sitting in a wheelchair while Shila would push the wheelchair wherever Emily wanted to go.Even in the wheelchair, she would scowl and be discouraged as all eyes would be on her."Tell that boss of yours, Shila! This is a ridiculous thing I've ever done, and I'm so ashamed of it! I hate him! And his ideas always make me look ridiculous!" Emily grumbled to the cafeteria.Today Emily didn't bring any food, and neither did Shila, who didn't have time to make food for Emily because Shila was ru
"Why are you silent, Emilia? You haven't even touched your food," said Jeffry, who had been looking at Emily since earlier as if the charm of the woman in front of him bewitched him. No one knew Jeffry's intentions; Emily didn't want to be as naive as when she loved Jason, so she was willing to do anything to get the man's heart. This time, she would play it slow. If Jeffry loves her, even in a long and challenging period, he will still fight for her. Emily shook her head at Jeffry's question, which she didn't want to answer. If asked why she looked so upset, the answer was that the condition of the problem she had to live with was not like what most people faced. The secret that was kept and buried for so long eventually backfired, and she, who had nothing to do with it, suffered the consequences. Jeffry stopped chewing before looking into Emily's beautiful eyes. "Emilia, although Charles has been instrumental in your life, that doesn't mean he can drive you. Especially when it
The conversation between Emily and Jeffry on the phone ended with an invitation to dinner at Jeffry's residence. Emily could not refuse because, as a tactic, Jeffry said that his daughter asked him to invite Emily. Although Emily was still upset with the man, not with his daughter, that's why Emily accidentally immediately said yes when Jeffry firmly invited her; even the woman could bring Shila if she wanted. Unfortunately, Shila doesn't want to interfere with the opportunity for Emily and Jeffry to get to know each other better. And the day arrived. Emily was already grooming herself in front of the mirror, making sure that the dress she wore fit her body and didn't look weird because of her bulging belly, which made Emily smile more often every time she looked at herself with her big belly in the mirror. She couldn't wait to hold her baby. However, of course, it was still quite a while, and for now, she could only fantasize and keep hoping that the time would come sooner. Jeffr
Emily gave up. Let's say she lost this time, failed many times despite building high walls, but still gave up in the end.Jeffry's touch broke down Emily's defenses. But that didn't mean she was naive. She just wanted to feel what she hadn't felt in a long time. And so did Jeffry.In all the time since his wife died, Jeffry had never wanted any woman, just as he wanted Emily this time. And it was true.Emily was like opium to which he was addicted. Her kisses, sighs, and even the way Emily responded to Jeffry's rhythmic movements above her when they made love made him want to repeat it; over and over again.Emily had to be his, no matter if it meant Jeffry had to experience the same thing as he did with his late wife.Emily blinked as sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, and of course, she knew where she was. She did it consciously and with the utmost willingness. Emily wasn't going to pin her hopes on a relationship between her and Jeffry that might make her a foolish w
Emily got up and found herself in Jeffry's arms. She hurriedly got off the bed as she felt something stirring in her stomach. She vomited everything in her stomach except the baby, of course. When she came out of the bathroom, Jeffry was waiting in the doorway with a worried look. He helped Emily to lie back on the bed and wrapped his arms around her. "Is this okay, Emilia? You've been vomiting everything since last night. Shouldn't we call a doctor? Doctor Avery must be—" "Urgh! Why do you rich people use the same doctor?" complained Emily, then sagged onto her back. "I'll be fine. Unless you find another doctor." "Alright. I'll find the best one. Wait here!" Before Jeffry could get up and leave the room, Emily quickly grabbed Jeffry's wrist and stopped him. He turned around and sat on Emily's side of the bed. "Why? Don't tell me you changed your mind." Emily shook her head, then got up and positioned herself to sit facing Jeffry. "I have to go, Jeff. So there's no need for a
Emily had been avoiding Jeffry for several days. She doesn't take his calls, she refuses every time he comes to the office, and she never even replies to his messages.Emily was plagued with unstoppable turmoil.She didn't like this situation, but she didn't know what to do. If Charles knew everything, it would be a new problem, and Emily was not ready for that.Her heart ached, to be honest. Especially when she refused the arrival of Jeffry, who was carrying some packages in his hand at that time; he wanted to invite Emily to enjoy lunch together. But still, Emily was adamant about not accepting it."Em ... can't you be a little lenient. Jeffry seems to really love you," Shila said when she saw Emily looking out of her office window.From there, she could see the big street where Jeffry used to park his vehicle. And the apartment that he planned to build right in front of EMZ Company, he realized even though EMZ was not the one working on the project.It was undoubted proof that Jeff
It had been a dull few days for Emily. Went to bed and woke up early, had breakfast alone, went to work, then came back home and had to stay in her room until the following day. All by herself. And repeating.Emily still imagined how the past few days had gone with a different scene—she woke up in Jeffry's arms after a night of making love like there was no tomorrow. And now the opposite was happening.Did Emily miss him? Or just his touch?Emily got out of bed lazily. Today, it was back to Saturday and gray. She didn't want to stay in place and do nothing.She rushed to the kitchen and found her cell phone lying on the bar table after preparing dinner last night and enjoying it alone. Several missed calls from Jeffry.Emily was tired of avoiding him. She was homesick, maybe even in love. But she couldn't let Charles down just for the sake of selfishness.Again, her cell phone rang. However, this time it was a video call, and it was from Jeffry. Emily wasn't sure whether to accept it,
Emily couldn't believe what she was hearing. Jeffry had used her all this time just for fun and to get revenge on Charles.And the most surprising thing is that Emilia is Jeffry's wife.Is that why Charles did not allow Emily to have any relationship with Jeffry? Because Charles did not want Emily to be a means of revenge for this man?"Em-Emilia? Since when are you here? Aren't you—""Long enough to hear everything, Jeff. Why did you look so surprised?"Jeffry's face turned sour as he had to accept that his plan might fall apart. He had not expected Emily to catch him talking to Charles."Emilia, you were misunderstood.""Which part did I misunderstand? Is it the sentence saying that you won't give the same love you gave to Emilia? Or the impression that you're planning to take revenge?" Emily replied bitterly.She was naturally hurt because she had not expected Jeffry to do this to her."Get out of here!" Emily snapped, holding back the pain in her chest.She had almost decided to a
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