“Who dares to do this?” Alex shouted. The veins in her neck were bulging. She grabbed Norah's body and saw that her head was already covered in blood.“Norah! Where's Claire?” Alex lowered Norah's body from his lap. He stood up with his head dazedly searching for his wife's whereabouts.“Claire! Where are you, honey?” Alex shouted frantically. His steps moved towards the room. And he immediately opened the door.“Claire.”But the woman he was looking for wasn't there. Instantly Alex's emotions grew frantic. Where was his wife? “Claire! Claire Jhonson! I'm home, honey. Where are you? Please say something. Answer me. Where are you?” Alex continued to call out to Claire as his feet headed towards the kitchen.However, again he had to swallow his disappointment. When he saw that the kitchen was empty.Alex's body suddenly collapsed. Both of his knees fell down. Meanwhile, his eyes stared blankly. “Where are you, Claire?” Alex shouted in panic. His face was reddened from the heap of wor
Even though Claire refused to wear the dress brought by the waiter. But Claire still ate the dishes that were brought into her room. Actually, Claire really wanted to throw the food away. But unfortunately, she was currently pregnant. How could Claire be selfish and not pay attention to the baby in her womb.“I'm sorry, sweetheart. When you were in my womb, you had to suffer like this. Hopefully Papa will find us soon,” said Claire who stopped eating for a moment. She stroked her flat stomach with a smooth motion.A sense of tightness enveloped the recesses of her heart. After that, Claire resumed her eating. She devoured the food while sitting on the edge of the bed. Then Claire put her empty plate on the nightstand. However, just as her hand touched the glass filled with water, the sudden sound of the door knob being turned again made Claire startled. Claire's eyes widened when she saw who had entered her room.“Noah!” shrieked Claire. Her hand failed to touch the glass. Her e
Time passed faster and faster. Until before you knew it, it was pitch black again.Claire sat on the edge of her bed. Her fingers squeezed together restlessly. Afraid that Noah would come to her room again.Just then, the door was knocked several times. Then the door swung open. Claire got ready. She thought it was Noah who came.But her face was relieved when it was the maid who walked into her room.“Good evening, Miss Claire,” greeted the maid as her steps stopped in front of Claire. It seemed that her hand was also carrying a tray like yesterday. Claire could guess what the contents of the tray were. It must be a dress that Noah had chosen for her.“If you came to persuade me to wear that dress. You'd better get out! Because I'm never going to wear it,” said Claire.“I'm sorry, Miss Claire. But I don't need your permission. Because Lord Noah's orders are to make you wear this dress no matter what.” the servant emphasized his voice even more.Hearing that, Claire widened her eyes.
Alex was not alone. There were Mike, the police, and Vincent standing next to him. Seeing a policeman pointing a gun at him, Noah immediately raised his hands up. His face looked tense. “Damn it. How did Alex find out where I was,” Noah grumbled inwardly.“Don't come any closer, or I'll kill your wife,” Noah threatened back. He stood behind Claire and grabbed her neck to strangle her.Suddenly, his threat made Alex and Mike stop and stare in alarm.“Don't be crazy, Noah!” Alex shouted angrily.Meanwhile, Claire could only squeak in fear. If death was going to take her. Claire would have left in peace. At least, she had a chance to meet Alex. Noah laughed.“Why, are you afraid of losing her? If I can't have her, then Claire shouldn't be owned by anyone else either. Including you,” said Noah who then put on an annoying face not forgetting his cruel grin.Alex's breathing went up and down. He felt like punching Noah in the face. “A cat can turn into a ferocious tiger when you dis
Claire looked at her own reflection in the mirror. Looking at her appearance tonight. Her makeup looked natural and not too flashy. Her hair was neatly arranged. Not a single strand of her hair was hanging down. Now her beautiful hair was neatly bun. With a slender body wrapped in a very beautiful pink dress chosen by Alex.“Beautiful. No need to look in the mirror for that long. Your appearance is already perfect,” teased Alex who was now standing behind Claire.The man looked at his wife's face through the mirror. With a smile on his lips.“I've been beautiful since I was a baby,” Claire said with a giggle. Alex laughed and grabbed her body from behind.He rested his chin on Claire's exposed shoulders. Alex rubbed his thin beard against the smooth skin. Making Claire squirm.“But I'm serious. You are so beautiful tonight,” he complimented again. He tightened his body's embrace even more.Meanwhile, Claire's lips appeared to be pursed.“So, I'm only beautiful tonight? The nights bef
Making Claire who was standing at the waist could only sigh softly.Finally, the woman actually came out of the room with her body already wrapped in sleeping pajamas, not forgetting the pillow she brought.After Claire closed the door of the room tightly, the woman grumbled.“This is how hard it is to anger a polar bear who is on her period. I'll have to take refuge in the living room tonight,” said Claire who clutched her pillow, then stepped away towards the living room.*** Alex's eyes blinked, he woke up suddenly as his body changed position and his hand reached to his bedside.Realizing something, Alex immediately opened his eyes.“Claire...”There was no one on the bed but him. Alex scrambled half-sitting up. He looked at the clock on the wall, it was already early morning.“Where's Claire? Is she really sleeping outside? Geez, Claire. I'm not really mad. I just don't like it but that doesn't mean I'm angry. I'd better go after her now, it's a pity that she's sleeping on the s
“What time is it?” Claire asked. And Alex turned his gaze to the clock on the wall.“It's very early, dear. If you're sleepy, go back to sleep,” said Alex who stroked Claire's head, and began to close her eyes slowly. Suddenly Claire smiled amusedly. She looked up to squeeze Alex's bumpy nose.“You're not working?” quipped Claire because of what Alex said last night. And Alex replied with a snort.“Stop mocking me, Claire.”Claire laughed softly. Then she tried to get up and let go of Alex's hand. But Alex immediately opened his eyes and pulled Claire's hand back to fall asleep in his arms.“Where are you going?” asked Alex.“I'm going to the bathroom. I feel like I'm at the end,” Claire replied which instantly made Alex chuckle. His wife immediately ran a little away from him, then disappeared into the bathroom door. Claire decided to take a shower instead. Thirty minutes later she came out. And when she opened the door, she saw that Alex was now standing in front of the mirror wh
In the afternoon, Alex took Claire to the place he always visits every month. That was his mother's grave.Back then, after opening his heart to accept Claire as his wife, Alex had also promised that he would visit his mother's grave together with his wife.And it turned out that Alex's words were only fulfilled now.Wearing sunglasses, Alex held Claire's hand. They walked hand in hand into the cemetery.Then they arrived at a grave. “This is my mother's grave,” Alex told Claire who stood silently beside him. Claire looked at Alex, then she turned her gaze to the grave in front of her now.“My mom is the most beautiful woman to me. Then after that you,” Alex added glancing at his wife.Although the sunglasses hid the sadness on his husband's face, Claire could guess Alex was crying from his slightly trembling voice.Yes! Alex always couldn't stop crying when he remembered his mother.Claire let go of Alex's hand, the girl stepped up to get closer to the grave of her late father-in-l
“Honey!” Alice, who now had Claire's face, now walked over to Alex who was sitting on the sofa in the living room.Alice deliberately wore a transparent white dress that made her underwear visible from the outside.Alice suddenly sat on Alex's thighs and wrapped her arms around Alex's neck.“Why baby? I thought you were sleeping with the kids.” Alex was surprised to see his wife more aggressive.Even Alex was surprised to see Claire who was usually shy and never started teasing him first, now suddenly wearing a transparent dress and sitting on his thigh.“I can't sleep. I want to sleep with you,” said Claire, falsely running her hands over Alex's broad chest.Alex's forehead wrinkled. He looked closely at Alice's face, whose facial features were so similar to the real Claire, that Alex did not realize that the woman in front of him was a different person.Feeling happy to see his wife acting aggressively, Alex then moved his hand, about to touch Alice's cheek, but was immediately brus
“Alex, don't take too long! Poor Valen and Evans are waiting for us.” Claire spoke to Alex who was currently hugging her from behind.The two of them were soaking in a large bathtub. Claire sat on Alex's lap and let him touch her body freely.“Just a moment, dear. Just let them wait,” Alex replied. It was a bit lazy to get out of the bathtub. The man was still engrossed in his toys.“But aren't we going to your grandmother's house? She'll be waiting for us, right?”“In five minutes, honey.”“You always say five more minutes.” Claire's lips pouted.Alex grinned widely. His hands were still active, overwhelming his wife.“Mommy! Daddy! Let's go to great-grandma's house! Mommy! What are you doing? We're all dressed up!” they were suddenly startled by the sound of knocking on the bathroom door.It was followed by Valen and Evans' loud voices calling out to them."I told you. The kids are waiting for us. Let's hurry, I'm afraid they'll get suspicious about what we're doing together in the
“Alex, I remember. Of course I remember. In fact, I thought it was you who forgot.”The reporters and Alex's coworkers around could only smile at Alex and Claire's harmony.Claire smiled sweetly. She looked at Alex's face with the same look.“I think your gift is too much. This hotel is too luxurious for me.”“This hotel is nothing compared to everything you've given me. Think of this hotel as a small part of my gratitude for sharing your life with me, for giving me a beautiful and intelligent son like Valen, for giving me a handsome and smart son like Evans, and for always being by my side. I love you, Claire Knight. There is not the slightest regret in my heart for living with you.”“I love you too, Alexander Knight. May we always be together until the end.”The next second, the kiss scene was again photographed and immortalized. Then the portrait of a warm embrace became the sweetest moment taken by the reporter's camera.***Alex's award ceremony really succeeded in grabbing the a
A year later...Evans had grown into a handsome toddler, he could already walk and say the words 'Mommy, Daddy.' His adorable behavior makes Alex and Claire can't resist kissing his chubby cheeks.Alex was playing with Valen in the living room, there was a large carpet in the living room so Valen could play there. While Alex watched and kept her company.“Mommy.” Valen grabbed a plastic flower stem and showed it to Alex as she stood up.Alex shook his head. “No, Evans, that's not Mommy. It's a flower.” Alex tried to correct his little boy's pronunciation.“But Evans is still little, Dad. It's natural that he still can't pronounce words correctly,” said Claire who came from the direction of the kitchen and walked towards Alex while carrying a cup of coffee on a tray.Alex chuckled at Claire's words. Maybe he thought what his wife said was true too.“Your coffee.” Claire handed the cup of coffee to Alex.Alex accepted it happily.“Thank you dear wife. I love you so much,” Alex said whi
Alex thought for a moment. He did have a little trouble choosing a name for his son. There were actually many good names that Alex had chosen. But for some reason, the names he chose were not pleasing to Alex.At the same time, Claire entered the incubator room in a wheelchair pushed by Emma. Alex and Valen smiled at the sight of Claire who had been allowed to see their little son.“Mommy!” Valen exclaimed enthusiastically seeing Claire.Claire put her index finger in front of her lips, signaling Valen to keep quiet in the incubator room where there were several babies.“Claire said she wanted to see her son.” Emma told Alex.Alex nodded, putting Valen down and letting her be taken over by Emma. Meanwhile, Alex switched to pushing the wheelchair occupied by Claire and pushed it so that Claire could see her baby from a close distance.“He's very handsome, isn't he?” Alex asked.Claire watched her son's face. Staring with emotion, Claire nodded her head.“He's so cute. I feel like holdi
Alex should have left for the office by now. But Alex was still sitting on the edge of the bed in his room. Sitting side by side with Valen. It seemed that the boy was also curious. They were waiting for the results.Claire's test results! Yes! In the bathroom, Claire was trying out her pregnancy test kit to confirm whether she was pregnant or not.When the bathroom door creaked open, Alex and Valen immediately stood up straight and went straight to Claire. Storming in with different questions.“Claire, how did it go?”“I want to have a baby sister, right?”Claire looked alternately at her husband and daughter who seemed to be staring at her curiously. The pregnancy test was still in Claire's right hand.Alex saw Claire's sad face. Her lips were pouting. From the look on Claire's face alone, Alex could already draw the conclusion that the result might be negative.“It's okay, Claire. That means we haven't succeeded in making a sister for Valen. Don't worry, Valen's fine too. He can st
In the morning, Claire was busy preparing breakfast. Mia, who usually helps her, was currently cleaning the backyard.While cooking, Claire smiled as she imagined how gentle and romantic Alex was last night.“What are you imagining that you're cooking while smiling?” Claire was surprised when Alex suddenly came over and wrapped both of his burly arms around her stomach from behind.“Who cooks with a smile?” Claire was evasive.But Alex knew she was lying. “I saw it myself. You were daydreaming about something while smiling sweetly. You weren't imagining another man, were you? You must have been thinking about your handsome husband, right?” Alex asked, a jealous tone in her question.Still hugging Claire's stomach from behind, Alex rolled his eyes. “Whatever. Anyway, I want to tell you one thing. You can't smile for another man!”Claire put a smile on her lips. Claire felt funny hearing Alex's words. It seemed that Alex didn't know that the one Claire was daydreaming about while smilin
“So this is Valen's doing?” asked Alex. There was a big smile hidden on his lips."Yes. Who else. Mia and the other maids wouldn't dare lock me in Valen's room!" still with her back to Alex, Claire folded her arms across her chest. Her lips remained five centimeters forward in front of Alex."Valen is very understanding. She just knows what her father wants," Alex said, sighing with relief and standing up from his seat.Alex's steps moved towards Claire who was still standing by the door.“What do you mean, what do you want?” Claire knitted her eyebrows together. This time she turned her face to look at Alex, in order to examine the meaning of the meaningful gaze that was implied there.The two corners of Alex's lips pulled together even more, forming a wide smile. Now his strapping body had arrived in front of Claire's petite body.Realizing that they were very close, Claire took a step back until her back was against the wall. Then Alex quickly enclosed her and held both hands on th
"Claire! I'm so sorry. Let me sleep here tonight, honey. Don't get angry again. Tomorrow we'll buy more ice cream." Alex said as he knocked on the door."No! You go ahead and eat a lot of ice cream. I'll get diabetes later!""Well, tomorrow I'll take you to the diamond shop. You buy as many as you want. Yes, I will. But open the door, Claire. I'm sorry."“No!” Claire replied firmly from inside.Alex sighed softly while clutching the pillow to his chest. It looked like Alex's efforts to persuade Claire would be useless. Because Claire would be hard to persuade tonight.It was raining heavily outside. Even Alex already felt aroused when he saw his wife's body. The image in his mind was that they would forgive each other and finally do fun things on the bed.However, everything that happened was not what Alex had envisioned.In fact, Alex had to put his desires on hold and staggered into Valen's room.“Daddy?!” Valen was surprised when her bedroom light suddenly turned on and Alex was al