However, the result remained the same; she was locked inside."Who could have done this?" Bella asked herself. But there was no other name in her mind except for Julius and Damian. Because it would be impossible for anyone else but them to dare to do this."Damian! I know you're outside and you locked me in!" Bella screamed as loud as she could."Quick, open the door! What are you doing?!" Bella screamed again.But there was no answer at all.Bella's tears, which had been flowing since earlier, stopped suddenly. They were replaced by a great anger towards the man. Bella immediately left the room for the balcony. Unfortunately, the door to her balcony was locked. Not only that, but the windows too!Bella's face turned red. "What is this?!" she muttered angrily to herself."Why are all the doors locked?!"Bella tried to calm herself down as she sat on the sofa. She took a deep breath. The feeling of suffocation returned to her as she remembered what Julius had said.Bella cried again li
"I have aborted your fetus," he said lightly, as if it were not wrong. Especially with that emotionless gaze. While Bella was silent, unable to say anything for several seconds before the Woman responded."W-what?" Her voice stuttered, choked in her throat. And now her chest felt very painful, tight. She struggled to breathe. Tears continued to flow from the corner of her eyes, not stopping like a river.And Julius just stayed silent. Not moving at all. His gaze remained the same. Without emotion. No intention to calm Bella even a bit.Creak.Until Damian arrived, Julius turned his head back. Julius and Damian stared at each other for a few seconds before Damian approached her."Bella, drink this first," Damian said. Damian knew Bella must be feeling very shattered. But Bella adamantly refused the kindness Damian offered. Oh, no. Bella absolutely did not want to call it kindness. Damian must have had a role in making her like that."Get out of my sight," she said with pressure. Damian
Lisa joined in crying when she heard her daughter's cries. There was nothing she could do but stroke Bella's back, making her feel better even though it seemed impossible.This was the second time she had seen Bella this broken."Just let it out, Bella. Cry as hard as you can if it makes you feel better," Lisa said.Bella didn't say anything but responded with a tighter hug."Sob... Mother, why?" she asked in a very hoarse voice. Her voice was heartbreaking for anyone who heard it.How could it not be? Bella lost her fetus that she had been anticipating twice. And the second time, what Bella knew was because her lover himself forced her to abort it."Why could Julius be so evil just because the woman who clearly betrayed him? While I, who always there for him, he treats worse than trash."Lisa couldn't answer. Her lips were completely sealed. She just let Bella be calm until her tears subsided. Completely dried up, and Bella fell asleep from crying.Lisa looked at her only daughter wi
"You sure, dear?" Lisa entered her room, looking very worried because Bella had finally decided to resume her activities.Bella turned her head back, looking at her mother and then smiled faintly. "Mom, I'm fine. You don't need to worry," Bella said.Lisa was about to speak, but Bella knew her mother would say something to stop her, so Bella quickly continued. "Moreover, I would be very sad if I continued to stay at home and not be active. I will always remember what I should forget."Lisa was stunned. What Bella said was true. So, the woman could only sigh. She could only surrender."Alright. Do you want me to take you?" Lisa asked.Bella shook her head. "No need. I'll just take the train."Lisa gave her permission. Now Bella was at the train station. She took a deep breath. "This is the new beginning, Bella. There's no use in being sad about what has been changed!" Bella recited those words to herself."You have to rise up! You are not a weak woman! Let's show that you will be happy
"Unfortunately, he doesn't love me anymore. He discarded me."Bella's words at the library never left his mind. Somehow, it made Brandon's oxytocin, the happiness hormone, skyrocket. He knew he shouldn't feel happy over Bella's suffering, but he couldn't hide the surge of emotions because Julius let go of Bella. That meant Brandon now had a chance to have her.Brandon didn't care how difficult the obstacles were, he would face them. He was determined to win Bella's heart."You said you're looking for a job, right?" Brandon asked.They were now in Brandon's car. Bella nodded. "Yes. If you hear about any job openings, please let me know," Bella said with a smile.Brandon nodded. "Yesterday, while I was eating at the cafe I frequent, I saw a job opening brochure. Would you mind working as a waitress?" Brandon asked.Upon hearing that, Bella was very happy. "Of course! Let's go there! I want to apply immediately!" Bella said very enthusiastically.But Brandon seemed hesitant. "Are you sur
Damian doesn't like what he sees. On his phone are several photos of Bella with Brandon on campus and at the cafe. They look romantic, and Bella looks happy to be around Brandon.Damian sighs deeply. His hand gripping the phone tightens. Arabella's relationship with Jullius must not end like this. And he is determined to make sure it doesn't happen."I don't care if I have to defy the master's orders," he says firmly.***The next day, Brandon comes to pick up Bella. Bella looks surprised as Brandon is already standing in front of her car, he who was playing with his phone immediately shifts his gaze to Bella."Brandon?" she calls out, sounding confused.Brandon smiles at her. He approaches Bella. "Are you ready?" Brandon asks.Bella nods. "But I didn't ask you to pick me up. I was going to take the train," Bella says. Her words seem to politely reject Brandon's arrival. But Brandon is not offended."Right. This is my initiative," he replies. Creating more furrows on Bella's forehead.
"I've told you that what that woman does is no longer my concern," said Julius, his grip on Damian's collar tightening as he pulled him closer, allowing Damian to see the veins popping on his forehead."But you love her, sir." Damian was serious, stating that he didn't care if he had to defy Julius to make Julius and Bella reunite.Julius's jaw clenched, unable to contain his emotions any longer as he struck Damian forcefully.THUD! THUD! THUD!Damian did not fight back, letting his master unleash all his emotions on him, even the sadness Damian could see in Julius's eyes.Not just once or twice, Julius hit Damian repeatedly until Damian's lip tore and blood flowed.Julius's breathing was rapid. "You're talking shit. I don't care anymore about her," he said, in denial.Damian snorted, rising while wiping the blood from the corner of his lip. "So, have you now turned into a coward?" Damian looked challenging in his gaze.Julius's narrowed eyes, this was the first time he had seen Damia
"JULLIUS! STOP, I SAID!" Bella screamed, but Jullius ignored her. Bella knew his demeanor; Jullius wouldn’t stop until his opponent passed out or even dead! And Bella would not let that happen!Bella desperately grabbed Jullius’s shirt, which was untucked, with all her strength. And yes! She succeeded! But Bella had to stumble first, almost falling if Jullius hadn’t noticed and caught her.Thud!Jullius pulled Bella’s body until she was drawn into his embrace.“Aaaa!” Bella tightly shut her eyes. Her forehead creased, and her hands clenched in front of her chest.‘This scent.’It was the scent of Jullius's cologne, and she smelled it very clearly. Her eyes flew open, realizing something, and she pushed his body away.Her eyebrows nearly met, her teeth clenched with her mouth tightly closed. There was no gentleness in her gaze."Don't you ever dare touch me again," Bella said with emphasis. Hatred was clearly depicted in her eyes.Jullius's heart sank at those words. The flat expressio