"Where are you going, Tera?"The voice halted Tera's hand as she was placing her phone and charger cable into her bag. She raised her head to find Mrs. Herlinda observing her every move.Mrs. Herlinda didn't inquire much about sensitive matters while Tera accompanied her at the hospital. She often brought up light and comfortable topics for conversation. However, Tera could tell that the middle-aged woman wanted to say a lot to her, yet she restrained herself and chose to remain silent, much like Tera herself.Pretending that there were no problems was the best approach for now. They both knew that the marriage was far from okay.Tera checked her wristwatch, "It's already 7 PM, Mom, and I have dinner plans with Tora, my brother. I'm sorry I can't accompany you for dinner, but I promise to return to the hospital after we're done.""Is Tora in Jakarta?""Yes, Mom. He headed to Jakarta immediately when I informed him."Mrs. Herlinda gently caressed Tera's face, her gaze warm and filled w
"If even you, my older sister, are feeling overwhelmed, then what about me?" Tora sighed."Well, that's marriage for you. Are you sure you want to get married? Trust me, it's bound to be challenging!""Marriage is a natural part of human life, and headaches and problems always come along with it. So, I'm ready for marriage anytime!""Even if marriage is complicated and it makes you unhappy?"Tora absentmindedly toyed with his food, his relaxed expression suddenly turning serious."Is my sister unhappy?""I don't know. Lately, she's been getting upset easily and is sensitive to even the smallest comments. Maybe it's the result of a bad dream, or maybe it's the effect of this forced marriage.""My sister doesn't seem happy." Tora whispered, observing his sister's body language and expression. He couldn't help but feel disheartened seeing her like this."Listen, I am here to listen. Don't forget that you have me, sis."Tera patted Tora's shoulder, a genuine smile spreading across her fac
Tera couldn't believe that the first person she saw this morning was Vivia Tanjung. She almost choked on the glass of water she was drinking near the refrigerator but managed to regain control of herself, suppressing all the shock that hit her.Mrs. Lim placed the glass of water on the marbled kitchen island in the clean Lim residence. She gazed at Vivia Tanjung's presence with scrutiny. Vivia looked lovely in simple attire, an oversized white shirt that reached her knees. Tera knew that shirt well. Very well.It was Sebastian's plain, oversized shirt!Did they sleep together in this house last night?Was that man truly so lacking in morals that he could be intimate with another woman under the same roof as his wife!Bastard! Truly a bastard!"Good morning, Miss Tera," greeted Vivia with a shy smile. Vivia didn't seem to feel guilty or even uncomfortable for appearing in front of Tera in that manner.She walked over to the same refrigerator and grabbed a cold drink from it.Tera could
The figure casually emerged from the bedroom. He walked with confidence, wearing nothing but a pair of black satin boxer shorts that left his hairy chest exposed, making him look incredibly sexy and tempting to anyone who laid eyes on him. Thick hair led to a triangle that disappeared beneath the satin pants. Tera had never really gotten to know what lay behind that satin, and where it ended. It was the most intriguing part of Sebastian's body."Stop your thoughts!" Tera scolded herself inwardly.Sebastian woke up like a handsome model gracing the pages of a magazine or a high-quality men's underwear catalog. His chest was broad, his shoulders wide, and his stern face looked refreshed after washing up, with his hair neatly combed back.Sebastian looked stunning in this state, a beauty that could make Livia's eyes sparkle as she watched Tera. She bit her lip while admiring Sebastian's morning appearance.Tera rolled her eyes and sighed inwardly, "Of course, who wouldn't be tempted? Tha
" Daddy ! "Nora shouted as she ran and threw herself at Tera's body. The little girl hugged Tera's legs with scared eyes when she witnessed her angry father's anger. Little Miss Lim hid behind Tera's legs with a small sob in her mouth."Darling, Daddy ... ""Daddy, don't be angry," cried the girl.Sebastian, who was completely confused, tried to kneel to reach his scared daughter, but Nora actually retreated completely behind Tera's body."Ty Teya, I'm scared..." muttered the girl.Tera, who was actually still annoyed because of her husband's threats and shouts, tried to get away from the father and daughter, but Nora's hands hugged Tera's legs so tightly that Tera couldn't take a single step away from them.Sebastian, who failed to persuade Nora, finally ran a hand through his embarrassed hair. The man stood up straight with fierce eyes."Take the child to the bath!" Sebastian ordered again."What if I don't want to?" whispered Tera, extremely annoyed."You have to want to! Do as yo
Nora had just finished showering with Sis and immediately ran to Daddy's room to find Tera. Lim followed Tera wherever she went, always sticking to her and not wanting to let goAuntie."Ty Teya, come on mom." Come on Nora.Tera, who was tidying up the contents of the suitcase, shook her head quickly, "Auntie is getting dressed. Nora is eating with Sis Sofia, right?"The girl pouted, "I'll wait for Ty Teya to finish before eating."Nora jumped onto the bed, her face focused on Tera's expression, which had been gloomy and dark since she was in the swimming pool.Lim's little girl was always afraid whenever she saw someone angry, but Tera's silence this time was different. And as a child who is quite sensitive at heart, Nora doesn't want to be far from Tera."Ty Teya, you wanna play with me and to game center like yesterday?""No." Tera said." Why ? ""Because I don't want to."" But I want ! Let's play with daddy ? "" No . "Tera closed the suitcase and pulled like a mad man. The wom
Nora had just finished taking a bath with Aunt Sofia and immediately rushed to Daddy's room to find Tera. The Lim girl followed Tera wherever she went, always sticking close and never wanting to leave Auntie's side."Ty Teya, let's eat," Nora invited.Tera, who was busy organizing her suitcase, shook her head quickly. "Auntie is tidying up clothes. Nora, have dinner with Aunt Sofia, okay?"The little girl pouted, "I'll wait for Ty Teya to finish before I eat."Nora jumped onto the bed, her face focused on Tera's somber and dark expression since the pool incident. Normally, young Lim was always afraid whenever she saw someone angry, but Tera's silence was different this time. And as a sensitive-hearted child, Nora didn't want to be far from Tera."Ty Teya, you wanna play with me and Daddy at the game center like yesterday?""No," mumbled Tera."Why?""Because I don't want to.""But I want to! Let's play with Daddy.""No."Tera closed her suitcase, angrily zipping it up as if she were f
Tora's request successfully captured everyone's attention, especially Sebastian, who looked stern and unwilling upon hearing the request."What do you mean?" Sebastian's voice sounded tense and cautious. His body language was entirely focused on Tora, as if he was preparing to confront his brother-in-law."Yes, son. Why are you requesting this?" Mrs. Herlinda chimed in.Tora glanced at Tera, giving a small smile and nod. His eyes winked, seemingly trying to reassure his anxious brother-in-law about his safety from Sebastian Lim's anger."Mother, he is my only sibling. The firstborn in our family. The beloved grandchild of our grandparents. In reality, he got married a while ago, but unfortunately, the rushed ceremony prevented us from visiting our grandparents and our mother to seek their blessings. So, I want to take my brother home, visit the family burial, and ask for their blessings. It's believed that the blessings of our ancestors will help lead to a better and happier life."Th