Nathan opened his eyes and realized he was in a familiar room. The room's lighting was only from a single lamp and was dim, outshone by the sunlight that was quietly sneaking in through the slit in the window that had its curtains slightly open.The man blinked before rousing himself from the not-so-soft bed. He groaned, as his temples suddenly ached, not to mention one eye that was sticky and difficult to open.The remnants of last night's beating brought Nathan back to reality.That his parents had just been killed by loan sharks while his older brother chose to run away and leave all the harsh realities of his family behind.Debt, all started with a small loan. As parents who love their children, school is one of their responsibilities. Nathan's parents deliberately borrowed some money so that their three growing children could go to school and get the best education possible. In fact, the father was fired from his old job shortly after going into debt. The debt, which didn't seem
Chapter 52Previous chapter."Hi, Rose?""Nathan?""Yes, it's me. Why?"Rose was a little hesitant, so chose to make small talk first. "Y-you're busy?""I'm always busy you know."This is not the time for jokes, you idiot. But Rose chose to ignore it and continued her curiosity. "Look, there's something I want to ask you.""If you're asking if I'm sleeping with you, the answer is yes."Rose almost cursed if she didn't remember the purpose of calling Nathan in the first place. She took a breath and tried to forget Nathan's rude behavior. "Did Antonio ask you how I was?""What did you say? Hahaha Rose, you guys already met this morning. Why would he ask how you are again?" Nathan's reply sounded very innocent and straightforward. Which Rose could immediately deduce that Antonio hadn't discussed his problems with Antonio at all, not even to Nathan. "Did you miss him so much that you bothered to call me, hm?"That damn Nathan. "In that case, thank you.""That's all?"But without respondin
Chapter 53Rose stood transfixed in front of the door of the house with its dark brown paint. The blue eyes that occasionally looked like the deep ocean of the long-haired woman blinked a few times without making a sound. Her tongue was frozen. All the cursing, swearing and swearing that she had been summarizing, ready to spill out in front of Antonio's face, suddenly disappeared."Why am I here?" Rose looked up, seeing the small bell that had been hanging there for who knows how long. "No, Rose! You mustn't waver. Remember what you came here for, make sure you beat Antonio with your own fingers. He's a-"The sudden opening of the door prevented Rose from finishing her sentence. She was stunned and reflexively took a few steps back. Even so, Rose still managed to keep her body from falling down the small staircase beneath her feet. She was just shocked. And her surprise turned into curiosity."Nathan?""Rose?" They called out at the same time.Nathan stood in the doorway, arms crossed
CHAPTER 54Previous Chapter.Nathan closed the door after the boss and his guest entered the house. Then, the cold face that looked like a wall of ice changed one hundred and eighty degrees. Nathan took a deep breath before finally approaching Rose who was still frozen in her position. Nathan was sure Rose was in shock because of the treatment from her boss. But what else could it be, the woman who came was Sydney. Nathan knew a little about Antonio's past with her. And of course, Nathan didn't even have the right to forbid or give advice to his boss."You'll feel better after using this," Nathan said, handing Rose a gray handkerchief from his pocket. "Give it back after you wash it."Rose bowed her head, looking at the object now held out to her. She could barely hold back the tears in her eyes."Take it, you'll need it later," Nathan said again.And she raised her head, her blue eyes finally meeting Nathan's brown ones. And a moment later, the tears that had accumulated at the end o
Chapter 55"Are you crazy?""We have no other choice, Lyla!"Lyla burst into tears again at hearing her brother speak in such a high tone. Her eyes were already swollen from earlier. Even the food that Nathan brought from the trash for her, only made her sadder. Her life had never gone this badly before. Her life was just as hard as Nathan's. Suddenly the girl had to drop out of school, bullied by schoolmates who occasionally saw her picking up trash, eating food from the trash and living alone with her brother.Lyla didn't even know where her other brother Orlando was.Since learning that his parents were murdered, Orlando has left and left his two younger siblings to survive alone. The siblings used various methods just to fill their empty stomachs. Stealing food from shops in the market, picking up leftovers from the trash or begging on different streets.Expecting compassion from others is what they both do these days.But in fact, life didn't want the two of them to suffer there.
The blonde-haired woman cast her eyes around. The smile on her lips was thinner, not as wide as before. But the confidence was still clearly printed in her expression. "I didn't expect you to have to live a simple life like this after not being with me."Antonio took a sip from the cigarette he had just taken, puffing the grayish smoke towards the woman before him."Why are you being so careless all of a sudden, Antonio?""Stop it, Sydney," Antonio snapped. "You have no right to comment on my life because you weren't there."The smile that had been broadly painted on his face turned into a thin, haughty grin. His face did not look as friendly as before. He had become himself now. "Ah, I forgot, you were careless a long time ago. You made me almost unable to achieve my goals in the past," he said without feeling the slightest guilt. One eyebrow raised upwards, looking defiant. "And... you haven't changed at all until today.""Sydney... what you're talking about is just the past," Anton
Antonio opened his eyes and found a closed eyelid above him. Her black eyelashes are adorned with mascara that makes them look even more lustrous and attractive. Quite a sight for a man to enjoy in the midst of a passionate hot kiss."Uhm."A sigh escaped Sydney's lips as Antonio paused and moved his voluptuous lips to the recesses of her neck. The woman had a smooth neck, it was obvious that Sydney took good care of her body.Both of Sydney's hands hooked onto Antonio's neck as he drove his cock deeper into her."Argh, Antonio!" Sydney moaned as she grabbed Antonio's hair in pleasure. The woman seemed to really enjoy her lover's actions down there. Every now and then the sighs and moans would clash, illustrating how great the manhood that was now filling Sydney's pleasure hole was. "Keep going, Antonio, I'm going to cum, ah!""Are you enjoying it, darling?"Antonio accelerated the tempo of his movements and made Sydney moan very loudly. She felt like something down there was explodin
Antonio held his breath as he got up from his long black sofa. He looked away and expelled all the oxygen that had just filled his throat.Rose looked up in surprise as Antonio walked away from her, only a few steps, but enough to make Antonio junior no longer as tense as before. She frowned in surprise and stood up. "What the hell?!"The man in the corner of the room turned to him. With a cold tone full of emphasis, Antonio asked, "What the hell are you?""I said it clearly, didn't I, Antonio? I want to be back with you!""Go away," Antonio said and turned his face away."But I-""I said leave!"Sydney was speechless as she heard the scream that came out of Antonio's mouth. The man who used to love her so much, not even to speak in such a high tone, has now changed so much. Even when she cleared her things from the sofa, Antonio didn't turn to her at all. He just stood in the corner of the room and looked out the window that was half covered by dark curtains. The view outside wasn't
Chapter 86Chapter 86- Previous Chapter -"You'll be fine. I'll make sure you're safe."But suddenly, Rose jumped up and hugged Antonio, making him gasp. The woman buried her face in Antonio's chest."What's wrong, Rose? You don't have to worry. Ssh! Ssh! I'm here," Antonio said soothingly. "I'll ask Nathan to look after you too. So you-""Don't leave me, Antonio," Rose cut in.And Antonio was instantly silent. For the first time in his life, Antonio heard words of pleading that touched him deeply. Even when Sydney found out she was pregnant with Antonio's child, she never begged. Instead, Sydney blamed Antonio and aborted their child. The child Antonio had hoped for from the woman he had loved so deeply."I have no one and everything is hard when I'm alone."Rosepun's cries were heard in Antonio's ears. He finally knew how Rose felt when she set foot in the house again. The parting words he had spoken a few days back must have frightened her. Antonio had intended to end their relati
Chapter 85- Previous Chapter -"They'll be closed until the investigation is complete," Nathan guessed.But Antonio shook his head. He took out a cigarette from his pants pocket, as well as a lighter from the other pocket, and lit it. He took a long drag from the cigarette and the smoke evaporated into the air."And of course that would take forever!""Or...,"Nathan's brow furrowed deeply. "Or what?""Or Jean has secretly got another business."Nathan could no longer contain his shock at the opinion Antonio mentioned. His mouth gaped open, probably enough to fit a loaf of bread with a full meat filling. He swallowed saliva with difficulty afterwards. "Other bi-businesses? Does he have other businesses? She looks so rich with that prostitution business!""A woman like Jean wouldn't be satisfied with one source of currency. She must be hiding somewhere." Antonio brought his face closer to Nathan's. "Can you investigate? Try traveling around the north, or just send one of your men. I w
Chapter 84- Previous chapter -Antonio smiled slightly and leaned closer. "Are you sorry, Rose?"But Rose denied it. She shook her head and said, "No.""Are you sad that you got pregnant when I had just ended our relationship?"It took a while before Rose finally looked Antonio straight in the eye and said yes to his question. Her blue eyes glazed over again. There were so many things she wanted to say. Rose missed the man who was now standing there looking at her curiously, but it was all held back at the tip of her pale lips. She occasionally bit her lower lip because she couldn't say anything else.And Antonio was quite sensitive to the situation in front of him. He moved forward and immediately pulled Rose into his warm embrace. Then, Rose's tears completely broke out there. She cried as she hid her face into Antonio's broad chest, then hugged him back. While Antonio used his hands to gently rub the back of the woman who was now in his arms.If he could cry, Antonio probably woul
Chapter 83Putting a smile on his thick lips, Elliot walked into the hospital that was dominated by white and golden colors. It was not real gold, but without bothering to put gold on their walls, Golden Hospital was famous for their first-rate service. It's been years since the hospital was built and its reputation has always been good. As for the few problems and complaints received from the patients, they were responded well, so the hospital's reputation remained at the top until this moment.At first, Elliot was confused as to why Jasmine, who was technically still his wife, could be admitted and treated at a hospital as big as Golden Hospital. How could a sick and poor woman like Jasmine have the money to afford treatment at such a place. The insurance money that Jasmine's ex-husband had was all used for gambling and occasionally used to hire night women without Jasmine's knowledge. Jasmine was a good wife. Unfortunately, Elliot was not the kind of man who needed all the good in
Chapter 82The heat of the sun shining directly on Antonio's house made the owner feel uncomfortable. He took in as much oxygen as he could before saying, "Let's talk inside."Rose hurriedly held Antonio's hand as he turned to leave.It made the man in his all-black outfit turn his head. He looked at Rose's hand tugging on his jacket sleeve, then turned to her blue eyes. "What's wrong?""Nathan doesn't seem to like my presence. You guys are having a problem, aren't you?""It's... none of your business. It has nothing to do with you at all.""You're lying, aren't you?"Antonio shook his head. "Come on in. Nathan can wait in the living room."And after deliberating for a moment, Rose finally nodded in agreement. She went in ahead of him, while Antonio still looked around before actually entering, following Rose in and closing the door.Nathan turned around as Rose and Antonio stood in the doorway. He gave a short snort and lit a cigarette with the lighter he always carried in his pants
Chapter 81Nathan packed up some clothes and put them in a long, small tote bag. As well as clothes for everyday use, the now orphaned man also took a few other valuables with him. Anything that left his identity, Nathan tried to take with him, then some of it he threw outside the house and burned it."Are you done?"The man looked up to find Antonio standing in front of him. He nodded and said, "I did, but I'm going to wait for it to burn. I don't want to get caught a second time.""I'll wait in the car.""Okay, boss!"Nathan then stepped on the items that were a little far away to get into the fire. Making all his belongings burn in the flames that turned them into dust.The man then went back into his room. He checked once more. His house was indeed not that big because this place they bought was only as an escape. Their life after becoming fugitives was not easy. Coming and going, leaving and being left behind, meeting and parting became something very close to Nathan. He nodded h
Chapter 80Antonio's brown eyes rounded instantly. "This... what the hell?!"The scene in front of him was a sight to behold. An enthusiastic and excited Nathan continued to explain about the items he had found at Jean's nightclub during the trip. But as soon as they arrived and Nathan took Antonio to his room, which was right next to the living room, Antonio was shocked.Items like pillows, bolsters, blankets were scattered all over the floor. Not to mention a few items on the nightstand. Oh, and don't forget the mirror!All the items lying in front of him now seemed to make Nathan's room look like a crashing airplane. Antonio turned to Nathan with a confused expression, his face saying you-must-explain-everything-now.Instead of cleaning up his mess, Nathan forgot that his room had become an outlet for his frustration. He snorted in amusement and scratched the nape of his neck as he returned Antonio's gaze. The man who had covered his body with an old leather jacket from last night
Chapter 79Rose looked around, after Williams had left her. The hospital corridors were still very busy even though it was soon time for some doctors to go home. Rose's blue eyes found nurses chatting as they walked, small children crying as they were about to be examined by the doctor or even parents who looked confused looking for loans over the phone to meet the hospital fees. But through it all, Rose still felt sorry for herself with all this fate.The woman then made her way to the cafeteria located on the west side of the hospital. Her stomach felt very empty and her throat was dry. And when she got there, Rose immediately cast her eyes around."Is there anything I can help you with, Miss?" asked the vendor standing behind the counter.Rose looked at the large menu board hanging behind the man. There was a wide variety of menus available at various prices. But in the end, Rose remembered how much money she had left and decided to economize. She swallowed hard before finally sayi
Chapter 78Meningitis is an inflammation that occurs in the meningen, or the protective layer that covers the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can sometimes be difficult to recognize, as the disease has initial symptoms similar to the flu, such as fever and headache.Meningitis can also be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infections. Certain conditions, such as a weakened immune system, can also trigger meningitis. But in Jasmine's case, Williams wasn't just explaining things to Rose. He told her that she had a tumor that could aggravate her current condition, so surgery was necessary.After signing some paperwork, including completing the hospital administration, Jasmine was able to enter the operating table with Williams as the doctor in charge.Rose waited for about three hours in front of the operating room. Williams had already told her that the surgery would be performed under general anesthesia. The operation would begin by opening the skull bone (craniotomy) fo