"We've explained many times that marrying Irene isn't just to repay a debt. Your mother also wants someone to take care of you. Erica is busy with work, so she doesn't have time to take care of you!""Mom, please don't keep blaming Erica!" Arnold spoke softly but with emphasis.Seeing the tension rising, Erica stood up."That's enough, Arnold. Just admit that you really want to marry Irene. I accept if Arnold marries Irene. From the beginning, I married Arnold because my father requested it. So, it's only fair if Arnold fulfills your request this time. I hope after this, our family won't have any more conflicts."Arnold was stunned by everything Erica had just said. She spoke freely, and even Arnold's parents didn't argue against Erica's words."Alright! In that case, you should get married soon. Don't delay before anyone changes their mind," Drew said in her usual sharp tone.Feeling hurt, Erica chose to remain silent. She had no interest in arguing, as it would only waste her e
"Troy, you're home already?" Sarah glanced at the wall clock."Yes, today was the last shoot. I intentionally came home earlier." Troy was still standing as Gillian hadn't let go of her hug around his waist.One of Troy's hands hugged Gillian, while the other reached out and held Sarah's shoulder, then he kissed her forehead."What's the happy news? I can't wait.""Well... the happy news is that tomorrow, I want to take us all on a vacation."Hearing that, Gillian jumped with joy. "Yay! We're going on vacation. Awesome! I want to tell Prince first." Gillian ran inside to find her little brother."Where are you planning to take the kids?" Sarah guided her husband to sit on one of the sofas."I'm sorry... I can only take the kids to the villa because I'll be starting the shoot again on Monday." Troy spoke while gently stroking Sarah's cheek. He looked at his wife with an apologetic expression."It's okay, darling. The kids and I don't mind where we go on vacation. They miss you a
"Darling... wake up. It's morning," Troy gently rubbed his wife's cheek several times until Sarah finally woke up.Sarah blinked and then stretched a bit. Her body felt achy. She wasn't sure why last night's activities with Troy had left her so exhausted. Even though Troy had been very careful and slow, and Sarah hadn't moved much. Maybe it was because her pregnancy was quite advanced. This pregnancy felt different from her previous two."Are you still tired?" Troy stroked Sarah's head gently. "Should we postpone the vacation?""No, Troy. I'm fine. Let's get up, shower, and get ready!" Sarah got up and then stepped out of bed."Are you really okay, darling?" Troy looked concerned, noticing how tired Sarah seemed. But he hoped it was just the effect of the pregnancy."I'm sorry! I should have held back last night." Troy followed his wife to the bathroom, not wanting to be far from her."Why apologize? I already said it's okay, Troy..." Sarah continued walking toward their luxuriou
"Troy?"Troy and Sarah immediately turned toward the voice that greeted them. A couple they knew well stood in front of the villa's gate."Arnold, Erica! You're here too?"Arnold smiled and nodded, while Erica's gaze remained fixed on Sarah's growing belly."How are you, Erica?" Sarah moved to approach Erica, who was only a few steps away from where she stood."It's okay, Sarah." Erica looked at Sarah sympathetically and hurried to the pregnant woman."How's your pregnancy? Are you okay? I'm sorry, I'm not very knowledgeable about this. But you look very tired." Erica looked at Sarah with concern.Sarah tried to smile, sweat trickling down her forehead again."Yes, maybe it's because I'm already in the eighth month of pregnancy. Are you here for something special or..." Sarah glanced between Erica and Arnold."We... just wanted to go on a vacation," Arnold answered, having just shaken hands with Troy. Troy gave Erica a quick handshake."Hi, pretty girl, what's your name?" S
"Derrick, hurry!"Derrick, who was washing the car in the yard, immediately dropped the hose and hurried towards Troy and Sarah's room, which was not far from the terrace."W-what's happening? Oh no!" Derrick was shocked to see blood flowing down Sarah's legs. His heart raced so fast that he didn't know what to do. His face paled as he saw Sarah lying unconscious."Derrick, what are you doing! Quickly prepare the car! Now!" Troy shouted in panic.Derrick jumped and quickly turned around, running outside. Without hesitation, he opened the car door as Troy carried Sarah and placed her inside the vehicle. Derrick immediately sat behind the wheel and rushed to the nearest hospital they had discussed yesterday."S-sorry, what's wrong with Sarah? Why is she...?" Derrick looked extremely worried, occasionally glancing back at Sarah."Derrick! Focus on driving! Don't look back!" Troy snapped, growing increasingly frustrated with Derrick's dangerous behavior.Derrick turned his attention
Erica's eyes fluttered open. Her body was about to rise, but a strong hand still circled her waist. Arnold's warm breath still brushed her neck. Erica closed her eyes again, savoring every beat of her racing heart. She smiled, remembering what happened the night before. Arnold had brought her to a peak of pleasure she had never experienced in her life. Though it had started with pain, Arnold managed to turn all that pain into pure bliss.Erica moved slightly, creating a bit of noise as she tried to get up. This action only stirred something within Arnold. He tightened his embrace around Erica."Where are you going, darling?"Erica's heart soared at the endearment Arnold used. She lost count of how many times he had called her "darling" the night before. Her husband had also said "I love you" several times during their intimate moments. Erica's love for Arnold grew exponentially."I want to take a shower," Erica murmured playfully."Do you want me to bathe you, hmm?" Arnold pressed
"Do your best for my wife, doctor! Please, please save my wife!" Troy's tall and strong body suddenly became weak. He supported himself by leaning against the wall."Alright, sir. Once we have the family's consent, we'll proceed. Are you okay?" The doctor looked at Troy with concern."It's okay, doc. Maybe I'm just shocked and... scared something might happen to my wife." Troy's voice was hoarse. He was truly anxious. His soulmate, his other half, was now fighting for her life. After the doctor went back into the operating room, Troy staggered to the waiting room and sat down weakly."How is she? Is there something serious with Sarah?" Derrick was confused, seeing Troy's expression change suddenly after leaving the OR.Troy didn't answer right away. He remained silent for a few seconds. But he felt the need to talk to someone."Sarah needs to undergo a hysterectomy. The bleeding can't be stopped." Troy spoke with a vacant stare ahead.Derrick was shocked. He didn't know what to d
"Derrick, who is this man?""Huh?"Troy's eyes widened in disbelief at what he was hearing and seeing. Sarah had called Derrick by the name and ignored him, looking at him as if he were a stranger. Sarah's gaze toward him was completely different."Sweetheart, it's me, Troy. I'm your husband!" Troy panicked and unconsciously gripped Sarah's arm again, causing her to wince in pain."Ouch, it hurts. Derrick, please help me. Make this man go away. I'm scared!" Sarah kept looking at Derrick with pleading eyes.Derrick, still standing not far behind Troy, was stunned. He couldn't believe that Sarah had called his name."Derrick!" Sarah kept calling out to Derrick with a fearful expression.Meanwhile, Derrick remained frozen, looking back and forth between Sarah and Troy. He didn't know what to do at that moment."Derrick, call the doctor, quickly!" Hearing Troy's urgent tone, Derrick hurried out to find the doctor and nurses.A few seconds later, a doctor and two nurses entered to