'This is the clothes that Da Lao Ban prepared for you.'The butler showed a red dress in front of Tera. A very charming formal evening dress. Tera was amazed to see her husband's choice of dress. Men do have their own tastes in women's clothing. Sebastian really likes the type of dress that shows off Tera's curves. The man filled Tera's new wardrobe with various types of clothes that had the same impression as this dress. Sweet, formal and sexy at the same time.Tera grabbed the dress with a small smile on her lips. In fact, Tera didn't know where the man wanted to take her tonight, but what wife wouldn't be happy when given a dress as beautiful as this."Very beautiful dress, isn't it? Master has asked you to get ready in two hours, so you have one hour of body treatment time, then the makeup artist will help with your make-up.""Okay, thank you."Another maid nodded respectfully, “Madam,SpaLady is waiting for you in the spa room. Come follow me."The butler put the beautiful dress
Sebastian Lim took Tera's right hand and brought it around his left arm which was bent in front of his stomach. The man turned his head only to give Tera a warning with a nod of his head and a sharp look.When his head looked forward again, the man whispered lowly."Don't stay away from me!""What exactly is there tonight?"The woman looked at the lobby of the international hotel she was visiting. A first class hotel that is often used as a place for conglomerates to hold parties. It was also at that hotel that Sebastian often invited Tera to attend business events, celebrations and so on."How come you didn't tell me before?""Just a little introduction event. No need to worry about it."Tera turned quickly, her brow furrowed deeply, the woman didn't understand why Sebastian thought that Tera would be dizzy if she was told what kind of event they were attending."A little introduction?"'Master, everything is ready." said the butler who walked quickly from a distance.Tera was shocke
Sebastian's eyes never left Tera's figure as she chatted with some middle-aged women who were friends of Mrs. Herlinda, holding her in conversation about everything from their initial meeting, their growing closeness, feelings of love, and their successful marriage. Like most women in their complex, they were very interested in Sebastian's private life.Although he looked overwhelmed by all the questions, Tera still tried to answer politely and without showing any discomfort. She knew how to behave in any situation. She was the kind of wife Sebastian needed.However, as time went on, Sebastian felt increasingly uneasy about leaving Tera for too long in the interrogation. He stepped closer and hugged Tera from behind, saying, "Aunties, please don't hold my bride for too long. I miss her already!" He placed his chin on her head.Sebastian smiled freely in front of Mamak's close friends, who had known Sebastian since he was a baby.Tera patted Sebastian's hand that was wrapped around her
Tera walked slowly through the empty hotel hallway. Mrs. Lim's face was wrinkled with a frowning mouth. The words "Victoria and the gang" echoed in her mind so vividly. Each cruel word spun like a broken radio, weighing on her head.She sighed, clasping her hands in front of her chest, and came to a stop.She wasn't ready to return to the party. The place where so many conglomerates gathered to celebrate her marriage. Tera was sure that it wasn't just Victoria and the gang who thought this way; surely, some of the other guests had similar thoughts.A fat, ugly, poor, and repulsive girl was unworthy of being Sebastian Lim's honorable wife!She was unfit to be a Lim family daughter-in-law, a legendary family in Singapore!One could imagine just how negative their thoughts were towards Tera, and how many prejudices filled their minds. Maybe some of them saw Tera as a poor gold digger crawling her way up to the queen's throne through the shortcut called Nora. And perhaps they believed Ter
"Seb!?" Tera called out in surprise upon seeing Sebastian standing not far from her. The man stood rigidly with his fists clenched tightly. His aura was so dark that Tera was certain Sebastian would release his pent-up emotions through a brutal physical fight.Mrs. Lim shrank back in fear, imagining the violence the man could unleash. Sebastian had never hit a woman, but he was skilled at throwing punches. So, his fists would surely find a target between the two of them. Either Tera or Ramon. It depended on how Sebastian aimed his rage."Yes, Seb? Just Seb?" the man growled.Tera blinked, and Ramon blinked as well. They both looked at each other and realized that their positions were too close, too intimate in a public space like this quiet hotel corridor.Without thinking, Tera let go of Ramon's hands, and he did the same. Ramon took two steps back, and Sebastian immediately pounced. The hot-tempered and barbaric man grabbed Ramon by the collar of his shirt, choking and pushing him b
Tera lay there, helpless, on the king-sized bed in the hotel room she occupied.The woman remained completely still, only crying silently as she felt the brutality of Sebastian's actions.Her body ached everywhere as Sebastian's hands didn't just touch her, but pressed, squeezed, and slapped her with overflowing passion. Even Tera couldn't salvage her beautiful red dress, which was now torn and tattered everywhere. The lovely gown had been treated with such barbarity that there was no hope of saving it.This was the first time Tera had experienced Sebastian's true anger, anger mixed with desire. It was a combination that left her defeated.Tera cried in silence, too tired to plead with her husband any longer. Not a single plea had pierced his ears or mind. Not a single rejection had halted his brutality.Mrs. Lim covered her tear-stained face with both hands as Sebastian forcefully tried to enter her. He was so focused on his efforts that he didn't notice his wife's trembling, which wa
They descended from their private plane, perfectly parked on the runway of the international airport in the capital of Indonesia. Sebastian and Tera disembarked separately, with the man briskly walking ahead of his wife.They hadn't spoken since that tragic night. Both were preoccupied with their own activities and thoughts. Neither made an effort to break the ice, talk to each other, or even make eye contact, especially Tera, who intentionally avoided being close to her husband.Proximity to Sebastian always filled her with fear. His forcefulness and roughness in the hotel room had left emotional scars on Tera, making her fragile and filled with trauma.Tera didn't want to relive those nightmares and preferred to steer clear of any closeness or risk of being together with him. Even when they departed for the hospital where Mrs. Herlinda was being treated, they chose to ride in separate sedan cars. Tera sat in the back while Sebastian occupied the front car. They truly seemed like stra
"How was the chemo?" Sebastian kissed and held his mother's hand after she had just finished a grueling chemotherapy session. Her face was pale and weak from the challenging sessions she had endured."Fine, Son. Everything's gonna be okay. Don't worry too much!"Herlinda Sihombing's only son closed his eyes and rested his cheek on the back of his mother's hand. Sebastian couldn't hide the sadness in his eyes, his brow furrowed, and his brows furled."Stay strong for me and everyone. Please..." Sebastian whispered."Of course. Do you think your mother is a weak woman?""I am afraid, Mom. I'm very scared...""No need to be afraid. You have Tera and Nora by your side. They will strengthen you. They are the two people who will make you rise again. Isn't that right, Tera?"Mrs. Herlinda turned to Tera, who was standing at the end of the bed, holding Nora, who had been clinging to her since her arrival in the room. The little girl rested her cheek on Tera's shoulder with drowsy eyes.Tera d