"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
"Derrick, how is she?" Troy had just woken up and immediately called Derrick. He had fallen asleep for a few hours at the villa that afternoon. His body was exhausted and weary. He also needed to clear his mind, especially since Sarah still couldn't remember who he was. It was a heavy burden for him."It turns out that Sarah only remembers the time before we were even married," Derrick explained."Oh, thank goodness." Troy let out a long sigh. There was a sense of relief in his heart. At least Sarah wouldn't think of Derrick as her husband."Oh, by the way, Sarah will be moved to a regular room soon. If her condition remains stable today, she can be transferred to a hospital in Jaketon," Derrick continued."Alright. Wait for me. I'll be there shortly."Troy ended the call and got ready to return to the hospital. He felt a bit more at ease now that all his work contracts with several advertising companies had been settled. Troy had been quite overwhelmed since he didn't have an ass
"Derrick, starting today, I'm promoting you to be my personal assistant," Troy spoke with a serious tone. Lately, he had been overwhelmed with handling several work contracts from advertising companies. He also needed someone to take care of all his needs. At the moment, Derrick was the only person he could trust."Thank you. What do you need me to do?" Derrick's face lit up. With this new job, he was sure his salary would be much higher."I'll email you some contracts that you need to handle. I want to focus on taking care of Sarah until she fully recovers. Make sure we don't accept any jobs for the next two months."Derrick nodded. He had just arrived at the hospital ten minutes ago and went straight to see Troy in the VIP room."Derrick!"The two men sitting on the sofa immediately turned when they heard Sarah calling out.Derrick glanced at Troy nervously. He wanted to approach Sarah, but he was worried that Troy wouldn't allow it."Go to Sarah, tell her the truth. But don't