It didn't take much time for Ethan to passionately resume kissing Ula.Ula's eyes widened. This was completely crazy and should not be happening. In a moment, Ula thought she couldn't fight with a man who was in a fierce state and losing herself."Ah..." Ula cried out as Ethan suddenly bit into her left neck."It hurts too much. Ethan, stop..." Ula couldn't finish her sentence because Ethan continued to kiss, suck, and bite her neck. Ula could only bite down on her lower lip to endure it and prevent any moans from escaping her mouth.Ula had expended much of her strength fighting against Ethan. However, she wouldn't give up. Following her instinct's guidance, Ula's reaction became even more frantic immediately, trying to break free from Ethan's lips.Ethan had to stop his actions and look at Ula's face, which was glaring at him as if she wanted to kill him."You're insane, aren't you, Ethan?" Ula shouted in accusation."Yes, I am insane," Ethan admitted defiantly. "It's you who made m
On the other hand, Ethan seemed to sense that something was wrong. His younger sibling had just broken through something akin to a thin wall. This strange feeling, combined with Ula's heart-wrenching scream, abruptly halted Ethan's actions. The feeling of desire and the longing for sexual release vanished.Ethan slowly looked down at Ula, feeling stunned by her lifeless appearance, like a corpse. Clearly, Ula had lost consciousness due to the shock. Ethan immediately withdrew from her. As he pulled his soft member out of Ula's pleasure opening, he could see a few drops of blood on his penis dripping onto the floor.Why was there blood? What did this mean? Ethan panicked and wondered, and then horror washed over him as he realized the terrible thing he had just done to Ula. Her earlier words echoed in his mind: "I'm still a virgin.""No, it can't be. Ula, I..." Ethan stammered, his words failing him. His bewildered eyes stared fixedly at the motionless girl lying on the bed.Fear surro
As for Donna, as if understanding Ula's thoughts, Donna gently took Ula's suddenly cold hand. The action startled Ula.Smiling warmly at Ula, Donna revealed, "Ula, did you know that when he heard about your disappearance, Ethan relied on the connections he knew to find you? He even traveled all over the place searching for you.""Is that true?" Ula exclaimed in surprise, as if she needed to confirm what she had just heard, and Donna nodded without hesitation."Why would Ethan do that?" Ula wondered, completely puzzled, how to understand Ethan's motives and the meaning behind his actions. According to Ula, there was no relationship between her and Ethan at all; she didn't bring any benefit or value to him. Moreover, there was a significant amount of animosity and conflict between them. Ula didn't like Ethan, and she believed Ethan disliked her as well. So it seemed strange and unbelievable that Ethan would do something for her, especially considering he had attempted to assault her."I
"Why do you keep coming in and out of the room without knocking or asking for permission? It's very impolite," Ula expressed her displeasure with Ethan's disrespectful behavior."If I knocked or asked for permission, you would never allow me in. So, I apologize for my intrusive behavior, but I have no other choice," Ethan replied calmly."Why do you have to do this?" Ula angrily asked."Because I want to see you," Ethan answered matter-of-factly."I don't want to see your face," Ula replied defiantly."I know, but even if you don't want to and you're uncomfortable with my presence, I will still try to change your mind," Ethan declared with determination and certainty.Realizing that Ethan had accurately grasped her thoughts, Ula fell silent and chose not to argue further."The porridge has been reheated; you should eat it before it gets cold," Ethan reminded her. Ula looked at Ethan and then down at the bowl of porridge in his hands, her expression wary. Recognizing her concern, Ethan
"Ula, where are you going?" Mrs. Donna asked, concerned, as Ula suddenly behaved strangely, creating a tense atmosphere that frightened Mrs. Donna."Grandma..." Ula turned to look at her grandmother, her voice faltering, unsure of how to respond appropriately. She was torn between whether to reveal her intentions to her paternal grandmother or not. Mrs. Donna sensed that something was amiss and grew even more anxious and uneasy."Ula, tell me what you're planning to do. You're not considering something reckless, are you?" Mrs. Donna pressed, eager to understand Ula's attitude, but Ula just chuckled softly, her eyes cold yet filled with determination."Oh, Grandma, I have to meet someone important. Please wait for me here; I'll be back soon," Ula said, her tone decisive, placing a warm hand on Mrs. Donna's shoulder before stepping out of the door."Ula, please tell me what you intend to do. You shouldn't act hastily without thinking. If there's something you want, discuss it with me,"
Mrs. Donna noticed Ula's contemplative demeanor, sensing that she was pondering her choices. Fearing that Ula might stubbornly stick to her decision impulsively without careful consideration, Mrs. Donna speaks persuasively:"Ula, right now, we have no home to return to and nowhere else to go. We can temporarily stay here; Ethan Thomas has agreed to it. Don't dwell on it any longer; just follow my arrangements.""No," Ula countered with determination, brushing away the tears that had gathered. "I've made up my mind. I will end the fake marriage with Ethan Thomas, and we'll leave here." Ula turned her attention back to packing her clothes, ignoring Mrs. Donna's disappointed and dissenting expression."Do you not understand what I'm saying, Ula? We can't return to that house anymore," Mrs. Donna argued incredulously. Ula remained defiant: "Not to mention, we don't have the money to repay Ethan. I don't want you to suffer and worry about taking care of me. Ula, please reconsider.""It's a
As Ethan went to see the doctor to discuss Mrs. Donna's condition, Ula felt the need for some personal space to contemplate and ease her mind. She decided to go to the flower garden outside the hospital to enjoy the fresh air and relieve her current stress.Lost in thought, Ula entered the garden without noticing that someone was following her from behind. Suddenly, a voice caught Ula's attention:"You need money and want to sell your kidney, don't you?"Ula immediately turned around and saw a woman standing behind her. Ula was surprised and wondered how this person knew about her situation. As if reading Ula's thoughts, the woman kindly explained:"I happened to overhear your conversation and know that you need money for your grandmother's surgery. So, I want to help you."It turned out that this woman had coincidentally witnessed the conversation between Ula and the doctor outside the emergency room. Taking advantage of Ula's desire to have money to save her grandmother's life, this
"Ula, can you explain to me why you decided to go with that woman?" Ethan spoke up, breaking the silence. He couldn't bear the discomfort any longer, even though he had already learned about the situation from the criminals' confessions and the woman who had lured Ula. But he wanted Ula to share everything with him, from her thoughts to her personal perspective and decisions."Which woman?" Ula snapped out of her thoughts, looking at Ethan, feigning innocence.Ethan realized that Ula was pretending to be clueless, especially to avoid addressing the issue that had occurred. In Ethan's opinion, Ula might feel ashamed of her foolish actions, or perhaps she didn't trust him. Regardless of how Ula felt, Ethan still wanted her to open up to him. That's why he made a calculated move to breach her defenses."The woman I happened to see you talking to in the garden and then willingly following her to her car."Upon hearing Ethan's revelation, Ula was briefly surprised, wondering how Ethan knew
Afterward, Ethan helped Ula stand up and led her back home. However, unexpectedly, something happened. A sudden rain shower drenched them quickly. Under the darkening evening sky and raindrops falling like pearls from the heavens, Ethan carried Ula step by step through the dense forest path. Their hearts beat strongly, resonating with the serene atmosphere of the forest. Each step was a beat, an effort traded for worries and difficulties. Outside, the rain sparkled like the world's sorrow, but within Ethan's arms, he carried belief, hope, and warmth for Ula. Unable to reach home due to the challenging path, they stumbled upon a wooden house in the middle of the forest. The house was often used by nature lovers for a tranquil retreat. Sheltered beneath the roof, the door opened into a cozy space. With the nightfall behind the door and gentle light streaming into the room, in the painting of silence, Ethan gently placed her on the wide bed. "Take off your wet clothes, Ula, or you'll c
"Isn't it that you need Ethan's money? I can give it to you. Would that be satisfactory?" Ula asks with a sarcastic and mocking tone."It's my parents who want it, not me. I just want to live with Ethan. I love Ethan." Anne continues to pretend, thinking that Ula is a weak person, and after her grandmother's death, Ula's mental state is unstable. Anne believes that she can exploit Ula's vulnerability to win. Unexpectedly, Ula surprises Anne by displaying a challenging attitude."What if I don't agree?""Then we won't easily forgive Ethan." The woman, considered Anne's mother, speaks up sharply. , "I will make both you and Ethan regret that decision. I will let the whole world know that Ethan is a despicable man who abandoned his own child. Ethan's career and reputation will be ruined."Realizing that arguing with criminals is unwise, as it only tires oneself and wastes time, Ula decides to stop. After all, she already understands what has been happening. What she needs to do is let Et
"Ula, I'm really exhausted. Please, let me go," Mrs. Donna continued, her voice pleading. She knew it would be very difficult for Ula to accept her death, so Mrs. Donna wanted to implore Ula to grant her this request. As both Mrs. Donna and Ethan predicted, Ula shook her head frantically, adamantly refusing to accept the cruel and harsh reality."I don't want you to die; I can't live without you. Please don't abandon me," Ula pleaded desperately."Ula, everyone will eventually die," Mrs. Donna calmly reassured her. "I have lived long enough. It's time for me to go. I am leaving because I want to, because God loves me more, not because I'm afraid of burdening you.""But I... I haven't been able to repay your kindness; I haven't given you a life of full enjoyment. I..." Ula sobbed, blaming herself. "I'm truly useless.""Ula, no one wishes for what has happened, including death. Everything is arranged by God, and He knows what He's doing with each of us. Most importantly, I don't expect
Quickly, as requested by Ethan, Ula underwent a thorough health examination by the doctor. The examination took longer than Ethan had imagined, involving many steps that left his mind in turmoil, anxiety enveloping his inner world. In the midst of tension and suspense, the sound of the door opening caught Ethan's attention, making him startle."How is she, doctor?" Ethan stood up from his chair anxiously, hastily asking as the doctor emerged from Ula's room."Based on the preliminary examination, the patient shows signs of physical exhaustion. The cause could be irregular eating habits or prolonged mental stress leading to a general decline in health." The doctor looked at the report in the file and briefed Ethan on Ula's condition.The result truly shocked Ethan. He hadn't thought that Ula had endured and faced so many difficulties. Suddenly, Ethan self-blamed. Over the past, he has been too indifferent, harboring unjustified anger towards Ula."May I know what happened to her?" The
On the way, Ethan reflected. To avoid unwanted complications, and does not affect anyone. Ethan decided to change the meeting location with Jade to a coffee shop near her home. When Ethan arrived, Jade was already waiting. Without hesitation, Ethan quickly briefed Jade on the situation so she could grasp more details."Jade, the situation is really bad," Ethan warned. "This person is threatening to disclose my personal information if Ula doesn't pay a large sum of money to them. What should I do now?""Don't worry, Ethan," Jade reassured. "We'll deal with this issue. Let me see the phone number that the blackmailer used to contact Ula."Ethan handed his phone to Jade, and she quickly copied the number, sending a message to A, a professional hacker, to trace the owner of that number. While waiting for a response, they began planning a trap for the extortionist."Ethan, here's the plan. You'll agree to pay the amount the blackmailer demands, and on the way to the meeting point, we'll ha
Now, Ethan understands everything Ula says, as well as her attitude and behavior. It all stems from Ula's lack of confidence and insecurity. Knowing this, Ethan feels angry, but not with her but with himself, because he lacks empathy to understand Ula's simple and unique personality. Ula is not like other girls seeking attention. She lives a secluded life and always thinks of others. This is what makes Ethan love her. However, Ethan did not expect that these personality traits of Ula would almost lead to the end of their relationship before it even started. Perhaps in the future, Ethan will need to pay more attention to Ula's emotions, not letting her bear negative thoughts alone. He may even need to try his best to help Ula eliminate those harmful thoughts and trust in their love."I won't be like that, Ula. Trust me," Ethan asserts, gently embracing her. He comforts and soothes her through emotional turmoil. "Please give me a chance to prove that.""But, Ethan, someday I might make
"Ethan," Ula called, her voice suddenly becoming soft, contributing to soothing Ethan's heavy emotions but at the same time making him wary. Before Ula could continue, Ethan quickly interjected, fearing that Ula might choose to evade the conversation. Ethan was exhausted, so this time, he was determined to resolve this misunderstanding with Ula and not let the situation drag on any longer."Ula, what do you want to say? First, honestly answer my questions. Don't think about avoiding or delaying anymore. I'm really at my limit. Please don't torture me any longer."Faced with Ethan's urgent and persistent plea, Ula's initial intention failed. Moreover, Ula felt exhausted herself, realizing that prolonging this dark, tedious, and distressing emotional state was not a wise choice. Ula was not only tormenting Ethan but also herself. Therefore, Ula had no choice but to comply with Ethan's wishes and confront the issue between them. Taking a deep breath, Ula slowly expressed her feelings to
Ethan walked quickly into the hospital, and luck smiled on him when he immediately spotted Ula walking ahead. In fact, Ula had just arrived a little earlier than Ethan, as she had chosen to take the bus to save money, and the bus was slower than a car. This time, not wanting any randomness to be an obstacle, he approached her just before anything special happened."Ula," Ethan called as he stood in front of her, his breath heavy from the sprint and tension."Ethan, why are you here? What's going on?" Ula was momentarily flustered by Ethan's unexpected appearance, but she managed to stay calm. She couldn't believe the thoughts racing through her mind right now—Ethan had followed her to the hospital."You left your phone," Ethan explained, handing his phone to Ula. "I brought it for you."Looking down at the phone in Ethan's hand, she smiled with understanding and sincerity, saying, "Thank you; you've gone through trouble for me.""It's nothing.""Is there anything else?" Ula asked bold
Ula had walked a distance away from Ethan's house when she suddenly stopped. She had just remembered an important matter she hadn't taken care of yet, so she needed to turn back.On her way back, Ula's mobile phone vibrated unexpectedly. The young girl looked down at the screen, and a familiar name appeared. Hesitant for a moment, Ula decided to answer."Grandma, I'm listening." Her voice was filled with a calmness tinged with a hint of coldness."Ula, when are you coming here?" Mrs. Donna's voice was weak, conveying a sense of frailty to Ula. That indicated Mrs. Donna's health was deteriorating day by day, causing Ula to be increasingly worried and heartbroken."I'm getting a taxi. It'll be about fifteen minutes before I reach your place," Ula replied, trying to keep her voice from revealing worry and abnormality. She was concealing her lie with her actual plan to go to the hospital by bus. However, at the moment, she had no money on her, not even a dollar. Therefore, she needed to g