From the very beginning, Amelia had struggled to bury her feelings for Ethan Reed, the man she had loved with all her heart—especially after he married Flora, her own best friend. For years, she tried to move on, searching for happiness in her own way and attempting to open her heart to other men. But just when she thought she had left the past behind, Flora and Ethan reappeared in her life. For reasons beyond understanding, Flora came to her with a shocking request—she openly begged Amelia to become Ethan’s second wife and bear his child. At first, Amelia refused. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't deny the truth—she still loved Ethan, even after all this time. After much hesitation, she finally agreed to the outrageous proposal. But instead of finding happiness, she was met with a series of unexpected betrayals from Flora—ones she never saw coming. Will Amelia endure the storm? Or will she once again be forced to walk away from Ethan Reed?
view more"Amelia, please, be willing to marry and have a baby for my husband."
Amelia blinked repeatedly. Honestly, she was confused by such a strange request. "Flora, what do you mean?" "Please, be my husband's second wife and give him children." Amelia shook her head in disbelief. They hadn't seen each other in a long time, and suddenly her friend contacted her, asking to meet at a restaurant, supposedly to catch up. It turned out there was another reason for this meeting. Flora suddenly asked her to become her husband's second wife. "I know you used to like and love Ethan, right? You two even had a serious relationship." Flora spoke softly but confidently. "You stepped back so I could get close to him. That's why I feel you're the only one who deserves to be his second wife." Amelia winced. What Flora said was true. They both used to like Ethan Reed, the handsome guy from the medical faculty who was the target of many women during their college days. The man who is now Flora's husband, her own friend. For the sake of their friendship, Amelia sacrificed her feelings. She chose to step back and even tried to bury her deep love so Flora could approach the man they both loved. "Flora... Honestly, I did like and love Ethan back then. But that doesn't mean I want to be his second wife now. Don't be ridiculous!" she flatly refused. Flora immediately grabbed Amelia's wrist. With a pleading expression, she spoke softly, trying to gain her friend's sympathy. "Amelia, I can't have children. And Ethan has always wanted many children in our little family." Amelia's eyes widened sharply. "So what does that have to do with me?" She immediately brushed off Flora's hand. "You're the only one who deserves to be Ethan's wife," Flora muttered. "I know your family and your character well. And so does Ethan; he knows you well. We all come from the same social status, so I don't have to worry. I'm sure Ethan can be fair to both of us." Amelia was stunned. Her friend was speaking so casually about something so outrageous. She had never in her life thought, let alone dreamed, of becoming another man's wife, especially the husband of her own friend. "No, I don't want to! I have no interest in becoming a third wheel in your marriage. I just don't want to!" Flora sighed softly, thinking hard about how to convince her friend. She couldn't give up. She had to get what she had long wanted. Out of all the criteria, only Amelia fit to be her husband's companion. "For God's sake, Amelia. I'm begging for your help. Or, if you don't want to be bound by this marriage for long, just until you get pregnant and give birth to Ethan's child. After that, you can decide whether to stay as his wife or separate. Please help me." "You can find another woman, Flora. Not me." "I would feel more at ease if you were Ethan's wife," Flora spoke softly again. Meanwhile, Amelia stood firm in her decision. She kept shaking her head as a sign of rejection of her friend's outrageous request. However, instead of giving up, Flora stood up from where she was sitting. Amelia thought she was leaving, but no. Her friend moved closer, deliberately kneeling down and begging. "I won't get up until you accept my request." Amelia's eyes widened again, shocked by Flora's actions. Everyone in the restaurant started whispering, watching the scene between her and Flora. "Flora, people are watching!" Flora didn't care. She continued her act. "Please, Amelia..." She kept begging, even starting to sob. Amelia could see her friend's tears streaming down her smooth cheeks. So what should she do now? Accept Flora's request just like that? No way! Why was God playing such a joke on her life? After struggling so hard to forget Ethan, why did she have to deal with this again? Amelia was silent for a moment, maybe weighing the right answer to give. She prayed in her heart that her decision wouldn't harm either party. Then, after a while, she spoke again. "Alright ... I'll accept your request, but on the condition that Ethan himself comes to my house and proposes directly to my parents. If Ethan can convince my parents, I promise I will follow through with your request." Flora smiled. Nodding happily, she responded to Amelia's condition. "I will make sure Ethan proposes to you soon. I believe he can convince your parents. Just wait for us to come to your house. But before the proposal, can I ask you for one more favor?" "What favor?" "First of all, I'm sorry, and please don't take offense. I want you to come with me to an OB-GYN to check your uterus." Amelia sighed deeply and then exhaled slowly. The beautiful woman chose to nod afterward. "Alright, I will follow through with this request of yours." *** "What is this, Honey?" Ethan stared intently at a folder just handed to him by Flora, his wife. The beautiful woman nudged her chin, signaling for her husband to open and check the contents himself. "The OB-GYN's diagnosis?" Ethan asked again. "But what for?" he repeated. Flora took a deep breath. With a glowing face, she looked impatient to explain the happy news to her husband. "I have found a suitable prospective wife. And these are her medical examination results. She's healthy and ready to bear your children. Ah ... no ... no," she quickly corrected herself. "Our children, I mean." "What?!" Ethan immediately looked up. He shook his head repeatedly. Honestly, he was really shocked to hear what his wife had just said. "We agreed not to discuss this again, Flora. I have repeatedly told you. I don't want to marry again just to have children." Flora sighed once again. She realized her actions would surely stir up her husband's emotions as they had before. But she couldn't give up just like that. Her long-standing desire had to be fulfilled. Flora had longed for a baby in their home for so long. "But I want to hold a child, Ethan. I also want you to have descendants ---" "Stop, Flora!" Ethan interrupted. "You can ask me for anything, but not to marry another woman. I don't want to!" Ethan's voice grew louder. Like a thunderous roar, it deafened the ears. This made Flora inevitably cry. Having an abnormal uterus condition made the beautiful and sexy woman have to give up her uterus to be removed. This was also the reason she couldn't give her husband descendants. Even though he had wanted many children in their household since before they got married. Out of deep love, Flora decided to find her husband a replacement wife. And Amelia was the woman she chose. Flora hoped her friend would give many children to complete their small family. She didn't mind having to share her husband. "I'm sorry ..." Ethan whispered as he hugged his wife's body. "But I really can't marry another woman. I only love you, Flora. Only you!" In Ethan's embrace, Flora sobbed. It took several minutes before she spoke again. "This is the only way we can have children, honey. Besides, you already know your prospective new wife." Ethan loosened his hug. Making sure of what he had just heard. "Know? What do you mean?" "Yes ..." Flora nodded. "I met Amelia. And she's willing to be the wife who bears your child." "Amelia?" Ethan repeated with a very shocked expression. The name Flora just mentioned was indeed familiar to his ears. "Yes, you know her, right? She was your ex-girlfriend in college." "But, Flora—" "Ethan ..." Flora interrupted. "I beg you. In all the time we've known each other, I've never asked for anything from you. So this time, please fulfill my request." Ethan fell silent. How could he give an answer just like that? Moreover, this was about a life partner. The idea of living in a polygamous marriage had never crossed his mind. So, what should he do now? Stick to his principles? Or fulfill his beloved wife's request?Amelia looked visibly anxious as she stepped out of the car. She took large strides, eager to reach the room where her father was being treated. Behind her was Ethan, following wherever his wife went. Earlier, he had felt conflicted, torn between who to accompany that morning, but in the end, he chose Amelia. "Ethan, why are you so quiet? You're still there, right?" Flora's voice came through on the phone. Ethan was momentarily silent. It wasn’t without reason; he was simply unsure of who to prioritize. On one hand, he had already made a promise to Flora, but on the other, Amelia really needed his support. "Ethan?" Flora called again. "Flora... I'm sorry. I can’t take you to your mom’s house this morning." "Why not? Didn’t you promise me yesterday?" Disappointment laced Flora’s tone. "I’m really sorry. I need to take Amelia to the hospital. Her father suddenly lost consciousness and is being treated by doctors now." "Oh my God." Flora sounded shocked at the explanation
Amelia glanced at the clock on the wall, which showed it was already 10 PM. Pulling up her blanket, she intended to sleep. However, before she could drift off, Amelia heard her bedroom door open. She had a habit of never locking her door, considering there was no one else in the apartment except her and Risma. Turning over to check, Amelia was slightly startled. Her eyes fell on Ethan, who had entered the room and immediately started taking off the sweater he was wearing. This certainly surprised Amelia. Her husband hadn't given her any notice that he would be stopping by or staying at the apartment tonight, even though it was indeed his scheduled night to visit. "You're staying here tonight?" Amelia asked. She sat up, abandoning her previous intention to sleep. "Yeah," Ethan replied briefly. He then walked over to the wardrobe, grabbed some pajamas, and headed into the bathroom to change. When he was done, he came straight to the bed, climbed in, and lay down next to Amel
"So, since the new schedule has been evaluated, you just need to adjust accordingly. For the seminar with the medical faculty students the day after tomorrow, the speakers on the first day will be Alvin and Ethan.”Asher and his colleagues were currently in the hospital’s meeting room, discussing evaluations and finalizing the seminar schedule for the upcoming week.One by one, the doctors were assigned their respective tasks. Alvin, Ethan, Alissa, Tsania, Evan, and the others would take turns as speakers for the event.“This seminar is divided into two sessions each day, right?” Evan asked.“Yes, each session lasts three hours. There’s a 20-minute break before the second session,” Asher explained.Evan nodded, understanding the explanation. “My schedule is confirmed for the day after tomorrow with Tsania, right?” “Yes,” Asher replied. “Because an obstetrician is usually paired with a pediatrician. However, for your session, the duration is a bit longer.” “Why is that?” Evan ask
"We're here." After a 15-minute drive, Evan’s black Jeep Rubicon smoothly parked in the lot of Clara’s boutique. Before Amelia could step out, Evan’s eyes were drawn to the turquoise bag she had been carrying. "What’s that? It looks so cute," Evan asked, pointing to the thermal bag in her hand. "This?" Amelia held up the turquoise bag. "Yeah, I’ve been noticing it. What is it?" "It’s a thermal bag. It keeps lunch boxes warm," she explained. "Oh, a lunch bag?" Evan guessed, and Amelia nodded. "Yes, a lunch bag. I packed it for Ethan." Evan nodded in understanding but then sighed softly, as if something was bothering him. "It must be nice to have a wife who brings you lunch during work breaks. Meanwhile, me? Forget about packed lunches—I didn’t even have time for breakfast this morning." "You haven’t eaten?" Evan nodded, looking visibly drained like someone who hadn’t eaten all day. "Not at all. I was in a rush this morning to get to the hospital because of a C-s
For five days, Ethan had been staying at the main house with Flora. Technically, it violated their agreement, but Amelia didn’t dwell on it. She figured that since Flora’s parents were still unwell, her friend might need her husband around to assist her in case of any emergencies. After days of not communicating, Amelia decided to muster the courage to send her husband a message first thing in the morning. She just wanted to check on him and make sure he was okay. After all, it wasn’t a crime for a wife to ask about her husband’s well-being. **Amelia:** *Ethan, how are you? Are Flora's parents feeling better?* After typing out the message, Amelia read it over one more time. Confident in her wording, she hit send. While waiting for a reply, she decided to have her breakfast. Thankfully, just a few minutes later, her phone chimed with a notification. A message from Ethan made her face light up with joy. Eagerly, Amelia unlocked her phone to check. Sure enough, the response was
"Excuse me." "Hi. What a coincidence you’re here, I was just about to call you," said Asher when he saw Evan enter his office with Amelia. After making an offer, Evan really helped Amelia carry her things and accompanied her to Asher's office. "Why did you want to call me?" asked Evan as he placed one bottle of mineral water after another on the table in front of the guest sofa. "I wanted to invite you to eat. My wife brought a lot of food. I called Alvin earlier, but he couldn’t make it because he had a patient visit with Tsania." "Good thing…" Evan said. "It wasn’t a waste that I haven’t eaten since this morning. Now I get to eat for free here." "Well then, come join us," Clara invited. She immediately motioned for Evan to enjoy the food she had arranged on the table. The four of them seemed to be getting along, chatting as they ate. At least Evan’s presence lifted the mood, and Clara laughed several times at his funny stories. "I swear, this Dr. Evan has to meet Asher
“Flora, what’s going on? Why do you look so anxious?” Ethan asked when he saw his first wife, Flora, suddenly appear at Amelia’s apartment.At that moment, Ethan and Amelia were having breakfast while discussing the issues from the previous night. Just a few minutes later, the apartment door was knocked loudly. When the housekeeper opened the door, Flora walked in, heading straight for the dining room to join her husband, who looked extremely anxious and worried. “Amelia, I’m sorry to disturb you, but I’m in an emergency and I don’t know who else to turn to,” Flora explained.Seeing Flora’s panicked expression, Amelia became worried too. She stood up and walked over to her friend. “Calm down, Flora. Tell us slowly.”Flora nodded, taking deep breaths to calm herself. After a moment, she began to speak again.“I need Ethan for a moment. My mom had another heart attack and is in the Siloam hospital. Her condition worsened early this morning.”“Oh my God.” Both Ethan and Amelia were sh
Early in the morning, after showering, Amelia quickly got to work in the kitchen to prepare breakfast. This time, she deliberately chose to make fried rice with crispy shrimp to serve and enjoy with Ethan. At exactly seven o'clock, Ethan walked out of his room. Wearing his signature white doctor’s coat, he immediately pulled out a chair and sat down. He gave a faint smile as he received the plate that Amelia handed him. "You made fried rice?" "Yes, butter fried rice with crispy shrimp."Ethan let out a soft click of his tongue. After being apart for so many years, he had to admit that the woman he once loved hadn’t forgotten what he liked. Back in college, Amelia used to make him this dish all the time. She knew almost every food he loved."Yesterday it was chicken porridge. Today it's butter fried rice. Thank you for still remembering what I like.""It’s a wife’s duty to give her husband what he likes," Amelia replied quietly. She felt uneasy saying those words."About last night,
**A Few Years Ago**Ethan had just parked the car in the campus basement parking lot. Before getting out, he double-checked the contents of his bag. He made sure the velvet box containing the diamond-studded ring he had prepared was still there. It was a very special item he had prepared for today to give to the woman he loved so much."Amelia, you have to accept my love and my proposal," Ethan mumbled, smiling to himself. His mind wandered as he imagined how Amelia, the woman he had known and made his friend for the past year, would respond to his love.Ethan was certain that Amelia shared the same feelings for him. It was evident from their everyday interactions—they were always together, comfortable, and seemed to be a perfect match. Because of this, Ethan wanted to clarify their relationship and even planned to propose to Amelia. Moreover, both of their parents had agreed that their relationship should progress to a more serious level."Actually, this might be too soon. Consideri
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