Amy went to the hospital to visit Jillian and also to check her pregnancy condition. She didn’t tell Samuel because she wanted to give him a surprise with their baby photo. Besides, she felt he was worried too much about her pregnancy. Amy wanted her husband to focus on his work and enjoyed her pregnancy more. So, she asked Miguel to send her to the hospital. After visiting Jillian, Amy met with Doctor Benjamin. “Doctor, I already talked with my husband. We keep wishing the best for Jillian. So, we won’t stop the life support.” The doctor nodded. “I understand, Mrs. Hoffner. In that case, let’s hope for the best, and may Jillian be conscious soon.” After talking to Doctor Benjamin, Amy went to her ob-gyn doctor. The doctor smiled when she saw Amy. “Mrs. Hoffner, nice to see you. It’s your first check-up for the baby.” “Yes, Doctor. I hope my baby is healthy.” The doctor asked Amy to lie on the bed and put some gel on her stomach. Afterward, she used the USG device and touched
Samuel sat on a chair next to Amy. She was still unconscious. He tidied her hair with his fingers and let out a long, heavy sigh. It was hard to accept that their first baby was gone. After discussing with the doctor, Samuel immediately buried the unborn baby in their family cemetery. While waiting for Amy to wake, he called Vivian. She picked up the call after three rings. “Samuel, it’s good to hear from you. How are you and Amy?” “Grandma ….” He stopped and let out a sigh again. “Amy fell in the hospital, and we lost the baby ….” Vivian gasped, but then covered her mouth with a hand. “Oh, no! How is Amy right now?” “She is still unconscious, as the doctor sedated her. I don’t know how to tell her about the miscarriage. She was so happy to have our baby.” “I’ll go there. I’ll be with you when you need to tell her.” “Thank you, Grandma. I appreciate it.” After a half hour, Vivian arrived at the hospital. Samuel was still holding Amy’s hand when Vivian entered the room. Then,
The next day Amy could go home, and she took a week off from work to recover herself. Some of the staff who heard about it sent her their condolences. She also went to the family cemetery to place a bouquet at her unborn baby girl’s cemetery. Amy wept when she touched the tomb. Samuel chose Alyssa as the name of their first baby. “Alyssa, rest in peace, my baby. Mommy and Daddy love you. I’m sorry for not protecting you well.” She sobbed as she hadn’t fully overcome the guilt yet. Samuel rubbed Amy’s back and shook his head. “Our child has been at peace, darling. Don’t say things like that. Alyssa must know how much you love her. It’s not your fault.” After praying there, both of them went home. Samuel ordered some food, but Amy didn’t want to eat. “My sweet, if you don’t want to eat, you will be ill.” “I keep remembering our baby ….” “Alyssa must be sad if she knows her mommy is sad. Come, let’s eat together.” Samuel spoon-fed Amy, and after ten minutes, Amy finally ate h
Vivian hugged Amy. “My dear, have you had your lunch?” “I did, Grandma. Do you want to eat something?” They sat on the couch next to each other. That’s when Vivian noticed two luggage in the living room. “Are you two planning to go somewhere else? A second honeymoon maybe?” Amy didn’t know what she needed to say, but she told Vivian the truth. She shook her head. “No, Grandma. I’m planning to move away somewhere.” “Oh? Why?” Biting her lower lip, Amy took a deep breath as she wanted to weep. She couldn’t disclose everything to Vivian because she was worried about Samuel’s safety. After thinking for a while, she said, “The grief is too much. I need to go somewhere else so I won’t remember our baby ….” At least, she didn’t lie completely. Living in the apartment where they made the baby together was giving so many bittersweet memories for her. “In that case, you can live in another place. Samuel has many houses and apartments. You can choose one to stay.” Amy shook her head. “It’
Vivian’s driver sent Amy to a house on the side of the city. It was a small house with two bedrooms, fit for having a rest from the crowded city. Amy fell in love at first sight with the scenery there. She called Vivian right away to express her gratitude. Vivian wished Amy would change her mind. But then, she didn’t want Samuel to be worried. So she called him, but he didn’t answer. After two hours, Samuel called Vivian. “Grandma, you called me?” “Samuel, are you still at the office?” “I’m about to go home. What is it?” “I’ll tell you when you are already on the way home.” Samuel creased his forehead. It was unusual for Vivian to wait for him to leave the office first before she talked to him. But he rushed to the car and asked his driver to drive him back to the apartment. “Grandma, I’m on my way to the apartment now. What’s wrong?” Vivian took a deep breath. “I visited Amy today. She was depressed because of the baby.” “It can’t help it, Grandma. It’s our first baby. I’m
Samuel sent the bouquet and the note to his grandmother’s house, then she asked his driver to send it to Amy’s house. When Amy accepted the flower, she shed her tears because she knew it was from Samuel. It devastated her because she must hurt her husband, but it was the only way to keep him safe. Amy found the note and read it. She sobbed afterward because she longed to know for sure if her husband loved her. Now, she knew it, but it was too late. She wrote a reply to him, as she didn’t want him to worry. ‘To: Samuel, my husband, the love of my life You don’t know how much it means to me to read the note from you. I love you too and always. Love, Amy’ She couldn’t write longer because her tears blurred her eyes. As she needed to send the note to Samuel, Amy finally called Miguel to go to her house. After Miguel accepted the note, Amy gave him money. “Madam, no need to give me money. It’s my job to drive you and Mr. Hoffner anywhere.” Amy shook her head. “Please, make my loc
Vivian recorded her conversation with Amy. After talking with her granddaughter-in-law, Vivian sent the recording to Samuel. At first, it confused him as her grandmother had never sent her any voice recording, but after listening to it, he realized why she did it. He closed his eyes as his heart was heavy because of Amy’s suffering. He also still couldn’t shake the guilt because Amy got the miscarriage. Samuel kept thinking if he asked the monthly schedule to meet the ob-gyn doctor, he would accompany her and nothing bad would happen. But then, what’s done was done. Samuel wondered if it would be better for him to track Amy’s location and meet her, probably persuaded and seduced her so she wouldn’t think of leaving him. But then, even if she stayed, would she be happy? He bound her in a contract marriage that he wished could be a real marriage. Somehow, for him, it was a real marriage. He didn’t care about the contract. It was only a way to have her as his wife. Samuel was sure he
Two weeks passed too quickly. Samuel had already tried everything he could do. Sending meals daily, presents, and sweet notes, he even thought Amy truly loved him as she would send something else for him too. Yet, when it had been two weeks, Vivian said Amy didn’t change her mind. She wanted the divorce. Since Samuel felt guilty for offering her contract as her mistress, then as his wife, also for the miscarriage, he finally asked his lawyer to prepare the divorce papers to sign. He signed them and later, Amy also signed the documents. However, Samuel kept the arrangement of five percent benefit of his company to be transferred to Amy’s bank account monthly, but he didn’t tell her about it. He wanted to give her a good life so she wouldn’t need to worry anymore about money. After everything was official, Amy went to the hospital to check Jillian’s condition. Her sister was still in comatose condition. When she asked the administration staff to send her the bill, the staff frowned.
Amy and Samuel spent most of their honeymoon enjoying Paris on the days and afternoons. They visited the Eiffel Tower again, but this time Samuel wore a medical mask to cover his identity since in the first honeymoon the reporters spotted him and ruined their honeymoon. Afterward, they visited the Louvre Museum. Enjoying so many great pieces of arts from paintings and statues, they also went to the Tuileries Garden and to the city cruise through the Seine River. They shopped for clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry for Amy, but also for Vivian, Jillian, and Caroline. Amy insisted Samuel buy some clothes and shoes too. She also bought an elegant watch for his husband. After ensuring Samuel wouldn’t be jealous, Amy bought Reese a watch and some coffee beans. They enjoyed lunch and dinner in the best restaurants in Paris. But when they didn’t want to go to the restaurants, they bought meals to eat in some gardens or in some parts of the city. After spending days and afternoons venturi
The stewardesses smiled at Samuel and Amy. “Congratulations on your wedding!” “Thank you,” Samuel and Amy said. A stewardess carried a tray and offered Samuel and Amy champagne. Then she left the couple. They toasted and sipped the champagne. Samuel stared at his wife and grinned. “What?” Amy asked. She touched her face, wondering if there was a stain on her face. “Nothing. I only imagine what we will do there.” He bent forward and captured her lips with a lingering kiss. “I can’t wait to make love with you again, my sweet.” Blushing, she caressed his shoulder and whispered, “Me neither. I miss you a lot.” “Don’t worry. We can spend days and nights enjoying ourselves. How about a week of honeymoon?” Amy shook her head. “I can’t! I must go to work.” “No worries. I have already asked permission from the personnel manager for you.” “Really?” Amy raised her eyebrow. “But then, Shane and Jillian?” “They have my grandma, Tonny, and the nurses too.” He looked her in the eye and s
“I wonder if we can have a date tomorrow. You can bring Shane too. We can go to the town and relax there.” Amy gulped because she must reject Reese’s invitation, but she was also nervous to tell him about her plan. “I’m sorry, but I can’t ….” “Oh, you’re busy? It’s okay. We can go next week.” “Reese …. I … I’ve been thinking about Samuel. I …” Amy couldn’t continue her words. “Amy, I know you love him. It’s okay if you want to return to him.” She held her breath. “You know? I’m so sorry ….” Reese said nothing for a while until Amy called him. “Reese? Are you still there?” “Yes. I know you will return to him, but I was thinking I might have a chance with you. But I’m happy for you. Samuel truly loves you. I’m sure Shane will be happy if you two are back together.” Biting her lower lip, Amy let out a heavy sigh. “Thank you for everything, Reese. You are a good friend.” “I’m glad I can spend time with you. I hope we can still be friends.” “Of course!” “Please send my congratul
Samuel and Amy finally returned to the car. Miguel grinned at them, as he saw how they walked hand in hand as if they were a new-married couple. “Where to go, boss?” “To the airport.” Samuel said, still holding Amy’s hand. Amy raised her eyebrow. “Airport? Are we going abroad?” “Yes.” Then he called Vivian with a video call. “Grandma? Did Shane look for Amy or me?” “No, he is eating his lunch. Do you want to talk to him?” “Sure!” Then Vivian called Shane. “Your father wanted to talk to you, sweetheart.” “Yes, Granny!” The little boy ran and stood before the phone. “Hi, Daddy.” “Shane, if Daddy and Mommy go for three days, is it okay? You will stay with Granny.” Shane glanced at Vivian. “Granny, can I stay here? Three days?” “Sure, sweetheart. You can stay a whole year if you want. I will be happy if you are here.” “Granny said yes. Okay, Daddy, you can go for three days.” Then he giggled to hear what Vivian said.. “What?” Samuel raised his eyebrow. “Granny said Daddy wa
Doctor Benjamin checked Jillian’s condition. After checking her pupils, tongue, and heartbeat, he smiled. “All vital status is good.” Amy sobbed and held hands with Samuel. He hugged her shoulders and waited for the doctor to finish to examine Jillian. The doctor checked Jillian’s feet and arms too. “Everything’s good. Welcome back, Miss Jillian.” The doctor smiled at Jillian. “Is Jillian alright, Doctor?” Amy held her breath. “Yes, Ms. Brooke. Miss Jillian will need to have physical therapy, for sure, to have a complete recovery. But other than that, she is healthy.” “Thank you, Doctor. Thank you so much!” Amy shook the doctor’s hand while weeping. “Amy? Is that you?” “Yes, it’s me, little sister.” Amy held Jillian’s hand and kissed it. “I’m so happy to see you wake up.” Jillian sighed. “I’m thirsty.” Then she added, “and hungry too.” Amy glanced at Doctor Benjamin. “Can she drink water and eat anything she wants?” “Water is okay. For the food, please choose easy to dige
The next day, Samuel picked up Amy and Shane. They sent Shane to Vivian’s house before going to a date. Shane jumped around in the living room and hugged Vivian when she showed up. “I just saw you yesterday, but I wonder if you are getting taller.” Vivian rubbed Shane’s head. Shane reached out his hands, and Vivian bent her body. He kissed Vivian’s cheeks and whispered, “I’m a big boy, Granny! Yes, I’m taller every day.” Vivian laughed when she heard the little boy’s comment. The proud parents stared at each other and shared smiles. “Why are you still here?” Vivian frowned. “Go! Have fun! No worries with your son. I’ll look after him. Besides, he’s a big boy already. Right, Shane?” “Yes!” Shane shouted. He ran to Samuel and Amy, kissing their cheeks. “Bye, Daddy. Bye, Mommy!” Tony approached them too and bowed his head to Samuel and Amy. “I’ll ask the maids to look after the young master too.” Samuel grinned and patted Amy’s hand. “Let’s go, then. It seems everyone wants us to
“I have never meant to torture you. It’s ridiculous to think that.” Amy scooted to move farther from Samuel. However, Samuel moved too and pulled her body, placing her to sit on his lap. He cupped her face with both hands and looked into her eyes. “Then let’s remarry in three days.” “Samuel ….” He kissed her lips until she let out a sigh. “I won’t take a no.” “But—” Samuel kissed Amy’s lips again. This time, he used his tongue and sparked her passion while probing his tongue into her mouth, teasing her until she moaned and touched his chest. Then he caressed her bosom until her head tilted backward. When he bent his head to kiss her cleavage, Amy shook her head. Realizing Samuel didn’t see it, Amy cleared her throat and said, “It’s time for us to return to Grandma’s house. Shane may seek for me.” Reluctantly, Samuel lifted his head and placed Amy to sit next to him. He took a deep breath to calm his passion, and then he smiled. “You have changed.” “Well, it’s been five year
They didn’t talk, but only stared at each other, and Samuel kissed her lips again. Amy hugged his waist and clung as if her life depended on it. Since they must stop for taking a breath, Samuel touched his forehead to hers. “Thank you for loving me so much until you took a difficult way.” Amy sobbed and nodded, but she couldn’t utter any words. He kissed her lips again, and she kissed him back. Then, after a while, Samuel brought her to the bed and lay next to her. They stared at each other. “I asked the detective to investigate the last threat message. Somehow, I found it related to Cecilia.” “Cecilia?” Amy widened her eyes. “Cecilia Smith, your ex-girlfriend?” “Nope, she has never been my girlfriend. We only dated a few times.” Shaking her head, Amy touched Samuel’s face. “She sent me the pictures of both of you in your hotel. I thought you had an affair with her.” “What?! I have never brought her to my hotel.” Amy smiled and nodded. “Yes, your grandma told me that.” “Gran
The manager at the Cold and Sweet bowed to see Samuel enter the place. His eyes widened to see Shane who held his arms around Samuel’s neck and Amy who walked beside Samuel. Since the manager read the news, he knew Samuel had a divorce five years ago. But then he asked a server to come to the table and serve the billionaire. After asking their choice of ice creams, the server took a few minutes before returning with three bowls of ice cream. Samuel spoon-fed the ice cream to Shane. Then Shane suddenly did the same to his father. Amy who saw it could only smile with tears in her eyes. Some of the ice cream restaurant’s guesses saw Samuel sitting with a little boy and a woman. Only with a glance, they could see that the little boy was his son. Shane also spoon-fed Amy with his ice cream. Suddenly, the little one said, “Daddy, give ice cream to Mommy!” Samuel raised his eyebrow. “Oh, you want Mommy to try my ice cream?” Shane nodded and grinned. “Yes!” Then he smiled at Amy too. “Y