"Mr. Edward, how much longer do I have to wait for you? If you're busy, I can go to the office by myself," Chloe pouted. Her patience, which she had been trying to nurture, vanished in an instant, replaced by annoyance as she waited for her husband to finish his tasks.Today, Chloe purposely accompanied her husband to the Quantum building. She was asked to accompany Edward to a meeting with some shareholders. After the event, she planned to return to her own office. However, until this moment, Edward showed no intention of letting her leave."Just wait a little longer, Darling," Edward replied, still focused on examining some documents on his desk."Ah!" Chloe retorted. "Can't you just call me by my name? Besides, we're in the office. Your behavior is very unprofessional, Ed."Edward raised his head and then burst into laughter. Nicholas, who happened to be in the CEO's office as well, smiled in response."What's wrong with using the term 'Darling'? Am I committing a crime by calling
Chloe was shocked when she opened her eyes to find Edward asleep beside her—not lying down but sitting right next to the nightstand. The man's head was left resting on his left hand. At the same time, his right hand gripped Chloe's fingers tightly. Slowly, he tried to let go of Edward's hand. But the man woke up feeling Chloe's movement instead of letting go. "Are you awake?" he asked. "How are you feeling now?" There was a tinge of worry in Edward's question. "I'm fine," Chloe replied coldly. Maybe you are still dizzy due to the side effects of the drugs injected into your body. But before long, the woman's eyes flashed sharply. She looked at Edward questioningly. "Who changed my clothes?" Edward casually replied. "Of course I am. Who else? There's no way I'd have Samuel or the driver at my house take his place." "You!" Chloe shouted. "How dare you take off my clothes!" Edward shook his head. I feel sorry for the condition of his wife. But refraining from laughing, let alone seeing
After the small argument in his office, Edward kept his promise to take Chloe to Dylan's hotel. When they reached the parking lot, he attentively helped her unbuckle the seatbelt that was wrapped around her body."Your work is done, I'll pick you up," Edward said."Tch, I'm not a child who needs to be dropped off and picked up. No need to be excessive," Chloe declined. "Besides, I'm an independent woman. I'm used to doing everything myself."Edward grinned. By God, arguing with Chloe was something he enjoyed immensely. According to him, her beauty would increase tenfold when she looked annoyed, let alone when she pouted."Do I need to clarify our relationship status again?" Edward tilted his body to face his beautiful wife directly. "Let me emphasize. During these three months of winning your heart, please accept all the attitudes I show you."Chloe snorted, not responding. She chose to reach for her sling bag on the car dashboard, preparing to get out of the car.However, before she
Waking up at 7 in the morning, Edward seemed to be already up despite it being a Sunday. He uncovered the blanket, giving a quick peck on Chloe's cheek as she was still sound asleep. Then he got up slowly and headed to the bathroom.He took quite a while to get ready. After dressing neatly, he returned to the bed and pulled a small chair, sitting not far from where Chloe lay.Edward's hand reached out, brushing aside the strands of hair covering his wife's cheek. He gently caressed her, whispering her name softly."Chloe... wake up," he commanded. "Wake up, my love."The one being awakened blinked her eyes repeatedly, gradually gathering her senses until her eyes opened fully. Grumbling lazily, Chloe responded."What else do you want to wake me up for this early?" she protested, tucking herself back under the blanket. She deliberately covered her face. "It's a holiday. Can't I just rest peacefully?"Edward approached, using his right hand to stroke Chloe's hair. Then, he slowly tried
Chloe took a deep breath, trying to control the annoyance still lingering in her heart."Don't waste time! Quickly take me to your parents' house. And don't keep talking along the way. I need to rest."Edward wanted to laugh, but because he was already threatened, he abandoned the idea and chose to drive his car immediately, taking his wife to her parents' home.Throughout the journey, Edward occasionally glanced at Chloe, noticing how she still looked sulky. She was probably very annoyed because her day off had been disrupted.Trying to coax her, Edward stopped the car for a moment at a supermarket they passed. He got out and returned a few minutes later with a large bowl of ice cream, handing it to Chloe."For you," he said. "Honestly, I don't know your taste. But as far as I remember, everyone, whether male or female, young or old, likes ice cream. I hope, after eating it, you'll feel much better."Chloe took the bowl of ice cream from Edward without saying a word in response. She
Chloe walked wearily into Le Meridien Hotel Piccadilly. Upon entering the room, Samuel greeted her. He was slightly puzzled to see his boss looking so pale. In his mind, he suspected that something might be wrong. With that thought, he quickly walked over to her."Ma'am, are you okay?" Samuel inquired as he placed the shopper bag she was carrying on the table. He then sat down, bringing his right hand to gently massage his forehead, which was still throbbing with pain. For the past two days, she had been feeling unwell."I don't know, Sam. I think I caught a cold or maybe it's because of lack of sleep. My head has been hurting for a few days now," Chloe replied.Samuel nodded, turned around, and headed to the pantry. He took the initiative to prepare a warm cup of chamomile tea for Chloe and immediately handed it to her."Maybe this can alleviate your headache," Samuel said, offering the cup to the woman in front of him."Thank you." Chloe didn't hesitate to take a sip of the tea that
Chloe was startled when she opened her eyes and found Edward fast asleep right beside her. Not lying down, but sitting beside the nightstand, his head resting on his left hand while his right hand tightly held Chloe's fingers.Slowly, she tried to release Edward's grip on her hand. But instead of letting go, he woke up sensing Chloe's movements."Are you awake?" he asked. "How do you feel now?" There was a hint of concern in Edward's question."I'm fine," Chloe replied with a cold expression. She might still feel dizzy due to the side effects of the injected medication. But not long after, her eyes flashed sharply as she looked at Edward with a questioning gaze. "Who changed my clothes?"Edward casually responded, "Of course, it was me. Who else? It's not like I asked Samuel or my driver at home to do it.""You!" Chloe exclaimed loudly. "How dare you open my clothes!"Edward shook his head. He actually felt sorry for his wife's condition, but refrained from laughing, especially when s
"I'm leaving now. If you need anything, Leta will be there to help you."This morning, after breakfast, Edward specifically bid farewell to Chloe. According to the schedule, he and Nicholas would be departing for Turkey for the next few days. There, they would attend an important meeting with some developers to discuss cooperation and finalize the schedule for the commencement of the mega project construction.Chloe herself was feeling much better today. Her body temperature was gradually improving, and the headaches she had been suffering from for the past few days were starting to subside. However, Edward still asked her to rest and only return to work when her condition had fully returned to normal."No need to worry about me. I'm not a child, Mr. Eduardo Martin."Edward laughed. He then got up from his seat, grabbed his suit hanging behind the chair, and hurriedly put it on."But for me, you're still my little wife," he said, kissing the top of his wife's head. "Don't miss me whil
Today was a historic day for Edward Martin. The major project he had been handling for Emaar Properties was finally inaugurated. AlphaBeta had even received an award as the most competent construction company to undertake this prestigious tender.Edward felt truly grateful. He knew that this achievement wouldn't have been possible without the help of the solid team who worked diligently on their tasks. Especially Samuel. Despite being new to the company, he had dedicated all his best abilities to help Edward achieve his ambitions."Thank you, Sam. I didn't make a mistake in choosing you as the head of this prestigious project."Samuel smiled contentedly, feeling proud that his hard work was appreciated."I also thank you, Mr. Martin, for giving me this valuable opportunity. It's rare for a big company to entrust such a project to someone who just joined."His gaze then shifted to the beautiful woman standing next to Edward."Mrs. Chloe also contributed to this success. If she hadn't a
Speaking about marriage will never end. Everyone knows what marriage is, but only a few truly understand the meaning of marriage and life afterward.In essence, marriage is based on love and affection. Both partners must have a strong bond, both physically and emotionally, to navigate married life with loyalty, sincerity, and patience.In the past, Edward never believed in commitment, let alone marriage. He always thought that serious relationships would restrict his freedom and hinder him.Until he met Chloe. He became obsessed with having the woman who had once rejected him. He was determined to marry her, even though they didn't love each other at first.As time went by, genuine love truly blossomed. Not from one side, but from both of them, they fell in love with each other. They needed each other and now didn't want to be apart.God was kind, and after overcoming many challenges that came their way, they were blessed with a baby in Chloe's womb. Edward couldn't wait for the birth
Edward hurriedly ran through the corridors of one of the major hospitals in the middle of London. He had lost count of how many times he glanced at his wristwatch, hoping not to be even a minute late this time. Ever since the incident when Chloe got angry and ordered him to sleep on the couch, Edward made every effort to be punctual. It felt so regretful to miss one night of embracing her.Upon reaching the second floor, he headed straight to a room dedicated to pregnant and nursing mothers. Amidst the sea of mothers, his hazel eyes finally caught sight of his wife. She was a beautiful woman dressed in a navy midi dress, engaging in casual conversation and occasionally laughing with other patients."Sorry if I'm late," Edward said after seating himself right next to Chloe. He was catching his breath from rushing to be by her side on time."No worries, I have two more patients ahead of you in line," Chloe replied. Without being asked, she handed him a bottle of mineral water she had be
During pregnancy, it's common for every woman to experience mood swings, where they can feel extremely joyful and enthusiastic one moment, but also very emotional and sad, even crying over trivial matters. Sometimes, they may not even know the reason for their mood changes.Mood swings during pregnancy are caused by various factors, including hormonal changes, physical discomfort due to bodily changes, and natural worries about facing future life changes.From Edward's encounters with married men, almost all of them mentioned that their wives' moods would improve during the second trimester. However, it seemed not to be the case for his wife. Even as she entered the third trimester, Chloe's mood swings didn't seem to get better; in fact, they were worse than ever. She was more easily offended, cried more often, and even had fits of anger."Mister, you look like someone who's exhausted. If you're not feeling well, you should rest," Samuel said as he entered Edward's office. He had been
On a bright morning, accompanied by birdsong and the still-refreshing air, sat a married couple engrossed in a light conversation.This was actually a result of Chloe's boredom. She realized that her husband might be feeling the same way she did at the moment. So, she took the initiative to invite Edward to relax in a corner of the garden and enjoy the morning air together.It had been seven days since Edward had been under intensive care. The good news was that his condition showed significant improvement day by day. The doctor had even given permission for him to decide when he wanted to go home."Last night, after you fell asleep, Samuel contacted me. He asked for some time to meet with you. There's something important he wants to discuss about some projects currently running at AlphaBeta," Chloe said."Tell him to meet me after work," Edward replied without turning his head. His eyes were focused on the beautifully planted row of flowers not far from where they sat."So, do you wa
Chloe walked clumsily towards the treatment room with a chaotic state of mind and heart. The feelings of love and happiness that she had just experienced were now overflowing, replaced by deep sorrow due to the recent misfortune that befell her husband.Patricia and Liliana were well aware that Chloe was not doing well, and they decided to continue accompanying her. They did this to keep the pregnant woman away from unwanted stress, fearing it might affect the unborn child."It's okay, dear," Patricia reassured when the three of them stood right in front of the room where Edward was being treated. "Believe me, your husband will be fine. Mama is very confident that he will recover soon."Liliana nodded in agreement. Her hand reached out to push aside a lock of hair covering her son-in-law's cheek. The tired and sad expression was clearly evident on her face."Don't be sad all the time. Edward will surely wake up, dear. There's no way he'd willingly leave behind a beautiful wife like yo
After going through many stages of trial for the crimes committed by Damian and Nicholas, today is the scheduled date for the judge's verdict. As victims, Edward and Chloe were asked to be present to listen to the verdict. However, due to Chloe's condition, she was unable to attend, so Edward chose to come alone this morning. Upon arriving at the courthouse, Hans was already waiting for him outside the courtroom. When everyone had gathered and was ready to begin the trial, Edward was asked to enter. "I hope today's verdict meets our expectations, Hans." Hans, who had just taken his seat, nodded. "I assure you, Damian will spend quite a long time in prison. He is entangled in multiple charges for the crimes he has committed." Edward pulled the corners of his lips into a smile. It was not wrong to have chosen Hans to handle the case that was affecting him. "I can't wait to see Damian's expression when he hears the judge's verdict in a moment." After a few minutes of waiting, the tr
"I love you... Want you with all my heart. Even if God plans to separate us, I will do my best to persuade Him not to do it."Hugging Chloe's body, Edward chuckled softly. This morning, when he woke up from sleep, she couldn't stop hugging and kissing him. Acting all affectionate, like a woman who desperately wants to be loved. She had been showering him with sweet gestures countless times. It was nothing like the usual Chloe."How many more times do you need to say that? No need to repeat, my love. I know now that you truly love me," he replied, gently kissing his wife's forehead. He found her behavior this morning both adorable and exasperating."You know, Ed?" She tilted her head and asked. "I feel so foolish for often ignoring you and arrogantly rejecting you before."Edward laughed again. "So, you've truly fallen in love with me now?"Confidently, Chloe nodded. The long-haired woman was no longer ashamed to admit that she was head over heels for him now. "Maybe it's more than jus
The white-themed living room was beautifully transformed this afternoon, adorned with an abundance of flowers. Various kinds of cakes and heavy dishes, along with an array of drinks, were neatly arranged on every corner of the table.Everyone seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the celebration party organized by the only child of the Martin family. Amidst the excitement, laughter, and classical music playing in the background, the atmosphere exuded an intimate feeling for everyone present.However, in the midst of the created buzz, everyone's attention was slightly diverted when Edward intentionally asked Sisilia, the house assistant, to bring someone along to join them.Chloe and Dylan both showed surprise on their faces. The appearance of a middle-aged woman, whom Edward brought in the middle of the party, captured their attention.Especially Dylan Arley. Feeling certain about what he saw, the middle-aged man immediately walked over to her. Without hesitation, he embraced the woman Edw