"It seems your child has a bowel infection. We will check it."
Norita nodded resignedly, the most important thing was that Jordi would recover soon. She kept holding Jordi's hand, which was already very cold.
The doctor and nurse immediately gave Jordi an IV and administered painkillers to alleviate his pain.
After being given a pain killer, Jordi was able to calm down. He didn't feel much pain anymore.
The nurse escorted Jordi for a blood test and ultrasound to check the problem in Jordi's abdomen.
Meanwhile, Alice has already gone home. Sad? Of course, Alice is very sad. But more precisely, Alice is very worried about Jordi's condition. Is Jordi okay? She really wanted to contact Jordi, but she didn't dare. However, Norita has already said that Alice should not be near Jordi.
Does this mean that Alice and Jordi's romance is coming to an end? Should Alice give up?
Knock! Knock! Knock!
The sound of knocking on the door at her h
Alice was so shocked by what Nino had done. She tried to wake Nino up from the floor, but Nino insisted."Wake up, Nino!""I won't get up until you tell me what happened!" Nino insisted."Nothing happened. I realized it myself.""Has anyone ever told you about the difference between the rich and the poor?" Nino looked intently into Alice's eyes.Nino looked intently into Alice's eyes. With great reluctance, Alice nodded."Who?""Jordi's mom."Nino was astonished. The problem with Jordi is why he is the one affected? Jordi's mother made Alice insecure about the difference in social strata. Really... Nino is very upset with Jordi's mom."Come on, get up, No." Alice felt very bad about Nino's treatment. Too good for her.That woman felt she was being very cruel to Nino.Nino immediately sat back down on the sofa and looked into Alice's eyes."What happened to Jordi's mom? Why could she say something mea
Nino stared at Alice with a very sharp gaze. Alice's rejection. It felt very painful in Nino's heart.Alice brought up Nino's parents in this conversation. But why can Alice say that Nino's parents do not agree with her? What happened? Because all the family members looked just fine. There was no conversation at all."What do you mean, Alice?" Why don't my parents agree with you?"Nino hoped for an explanation from Alice."Alice is confused. Didn't Aunt Ratna say anything to Nino about making Alice break up with her son? Does it really have to be Alice who says it?Actually, in the past month, Alice hasn't been communicating much with Nino, like usual. Alice also rarely replies to Nino's messages or calls. Alice thought Nino should have distanced himself because Ratna must have told him. But now, Alice is confused by herself.There is indeed a sense of guilt for having given her crown to Jordi. But what can be done? The
Jordi was already slumped and weak, he had been diagnosed with a bowel infection. Nausea, vomiting, and inability to eat made Jordi hardly move at all. His head is also very dizzy."Jor ... how are you doing now?" asked Hana, who was very worried. She had been waiting for Jordi at the hospital all night."Why didn't you go home? Where's Mom?"Aunt Norita is going home to get a change of clothes.""Where's my phone?""Ah ... you left your phone at the apartment."Jordi was already tired of talking to Hana. He just turned his face away and didn't want to look at Hana."Do you want to eat?" Hana offered, looking patient as she took care of the sick Jordi.Hana wants to prove to Jordi that she can be a caring person and take care of him when he's sick. Not only Alice. Hana can do it too. In fact, Hana can do it better than Alice."No. You go home. I can handle it here by myself." Jordi kept turning his face away and didn't w
Jordi immediately took Alice's hand and pulled her closer to him."I feel better when you're by my side." Jordi kissed Alice's hand."Oh my ... even when you're sick, you can still be cheesy," Alice teased with a chuckle."I'm not joking. I'm very serious.""What did the doctor say?" Alice looked at Jordi with great concern."Intestinal infection," Jordi whispered."Forgive me, Jor." Alice regrets."I can't just forgive you like that." Jordi pretended to be hard to get."Ah ... don't be like that. I feel really guilty.""Okay, I forgive you. But there are conditions.""What?""Kiss me first. Then I'll forgive you." Jordi whined like a child."Oh come on." Allice was in a sarcastic mode. She thought the conditions were harsh. She only knew about Jordi's lewdness. Severe."Please. I miss you so much.""Oh my gosh. We haven't seen each other for just a few hours and you're already missing
Alice widened her eyes. It turns out this isn't over yet. He immediately went to the cafeteria, waiting for Norita there.Fifteen minutes later, Norita was already in front of Alice. She sat gracefully and stared at Alice very sharply."I'll get straight to the point with you."Norita no longer wanted to beat around the bush with Alice. She didn't want to waste her time on a girl like Alice.Alice listened. She already knew she would definitely be scolded again by Norita for being near Jordi."I already told you that you can't be near Jordi! Are you deaf?" Norita sneered."I was just ...""What?" You want to take advantage of Jordi being sick? Jordi is sick because of you!" Norita asserted."I'm sorry, Aunt." Alice lowered her head."Because you always teach Jordi to eat dirty food!" Norita insulted again."I'm sorry, Aunt." There were no other words Alice could say to Norita. Just sorry."I hope this is my
"Ugh ... so cheesy." Alice chuckled."I love you, Alice." Jordi pulled Alice's hand with all the strength he had left, causing Alice to fall on top of Jordi's body."Ish ... you're being lewd!" she protested while lightly hitting Jordi's broad chest."Kiss me, please." Jordi gazed into Alice's beautiful eyes, smiling with pure happiness."My mom will come later," Alice refused.Alice's bedroom door and window were not closed. Therefore, it was possible for anyone to see them. Alice doesn't want that to happen. Especially if Ranti sees them. It could be dangerous, and Alice would be lectured thoroughly for getting too close to Jordi."Wait. I need some extra energy," Jordi coaxed while tightly holding Alice, who was on top of him."Just a moment, okay? After that ... let me go.""Okay."Alice lowered her face and then kissed Jordi's lips. Just for a moment. But Jordi already had bad intentions, so the man held Alice's nec
"Jordi prefers that rotten girl over me!" Norita shouted in disbelief."Be patient, Nori. Don't waste things like that!" Alexander embraced his wife. He hoped to calm the woman who had always been by his side."How can I be patient, Alex? Jordi prefers to go to Alice's rather than his own mother's choice!" Norita couldn't accept it. Her body trembled with emotion and tears."Be patient, Honey. Be patient. Don't get too emotional. Try to tell me slowly, what is going on."Alexander guided Norita's hand towards the sofa. He was afraid Norita would step on the broken pieces of items scattered on the floor."So what's wrong with Jordi, Honey?" Alex stared intently at his wife's eyes."Jordi, he doesn't want to get engaged to Hana." Norita began to calm herself down."What is the reason?""Because he prefers to be with Alice. He ended his relationship with Hana, even though the engagement date was approaching."Alex wiped the
"Already better, Auntie." said Jordi with smile on his face."That's good. Are you hungry?"""Hehe ..." Jordi could only chuckle like a fool while scratching his head, which was not itchy at all."Let's eat. Auntie is also hungry.""But Alice hasn't woken up yet, Aunt.""Alright, just wake her up. I'll wait for you at the dining table.""Okay, Aunt."Jordi immediately went to Alice's room again. The girl was still sound asleep, even more so than Jordi, who had just been discharged from the hospital."Al, wake up." Jordi patted Alice's hand."Still sleepy," Alice replied hoarsely.Jordi brought his face closer to Alice's face. Of course, he didn't forget to close Alice's room door. Better to be cautious than to be caught by Ranti.Jordi kissed Alice's forehead.There was no reaction at all from Alice.Jordi kisses Alice's right cheek again.No reaction anymore. The girl remained very sle
"Forgive us, Abi," Norita interjected, truly at a loss for words to be forgiven by Abi and her family. After what they did to Jordi and for Jordi's safety. Norita feels very indebted. But, she realized that her child's married life couldn't be forced. "Sorry? Then what about my child's mental health? How will you take responsibility for it?" Abi asked, full of emotion and sarcasm. "What can we do to make up for everything?" Alexander looked resigned. It's up to Abi how he wants it. As long as he can do it, Alex and Norita will do anything to get forgiveness from Abi and his family. After all, they are good friends. "Are Jordi and Anita getting married?" Abi stated firmly. Meanwhile, his wife next to him said nothing. "It can't, Abi." "Why?" "Jordi ... marrying under duress is very bad." Not good for Anita either. "Your excuses are too many, Nori. Anita is very much in love with Jordi. She is even now sulking in her room after you said that Jordi has a child with that cheap wom
"Hmm ... later we will talk alone, Darling. They might be very angry because it seems like we are playing with their daughter." Alexander interrupted.Norita nodded."I am very sorry, dear. If only I hadn't been so stubborn back then. Surely five years ago we would have been happy with Luke too.""No one knows. Good or bad fate, we still have to go through it."Norita nodded slowly, agreeing with her husband's words."Tomorrow we are going back to Singapura. We need to talk to Abi and his wife."Alexander nodded his head.*Jordi and Alice's bridal suite"Wow ... the room is really huge." Alice was very impressed by the size of the room and the decorations in the hotel, which felt very luxurious."Of course. To nurture love, a cozy place is needed.""Ah, you always have something to say.""Let's take a shower first, so we feel fresh," suggested Jordi."You go first."Jordi has already taken off his tie and jacket. Only the shirt and pants are left to be taken off. Meanwhile, Alice, th
"I will take care of it. Tomorrow, you and Alice just go to the embassy to take care of your wedding. Uhm, but first, I will call the officiant so that you can have a religious marriage."Jordi smiled."Forgive us for being stubborn all this time."Jordi immediately hugged Alexander tightly."Thank you for changing your mind about Alice, Dad."Alexander nodded slowly."Where is mom?" Jordi looked around and didn't find Norita."Sleeping in the room with Luke. You mom is very tense and she is very afraid that Anita will hurt Luke.""Does that mean Alice is in the room with Mom?"Jordi's eyes widened."No problem. Your mother won't bite Alice.""It's not that she won't bite, I'm just afraid that she might intimidate Alice.""Your mother has changed. Don't worry. Fortunately, you and Alice have Luke, so your mother's heart has softened. Her priority now is Luke.""Alright, I believe you."Meanwhile, inside the room, Norita opened her eyes and saw Alice."Sorry. I didn't mean to disturb yo
"Why, Nori? You look very panicked," Alexander said as he stepped out of the room."Where is Luke?""Sleeping," Alexander replied briefly."Thank goodness." Norita could breathe a sigh of relief. Her grandchild was sleeping, so she could talk more easily with Alexander."What's really going on? From the room, I couldn't hear clearly what you were saying." Alexander was curious."Anita. She's gone crazy. What should I do?" Norita was so tense as she looked at her husband."Calm down. Don't panic just yet! Tell me what happened.""She was very angry because I supported Jordi and Alice's relationship.""Let's sit down first."Alexander then brought Norita to sit beside him. After they sat down, Alexander held Norita's hand tightly."Don't panic, Darling. All of this is because of us, and we really need to tidy up all the mess we've made.""But, I don't want our children and grandchildren to become victims later, Darling!"Norita's eyes looked very scared."Calm down. We have to resolve t
Meanwhile, Norita immediately called Alexander to watch over Luke. The woman had to talk to Anita and resolve all the chaos she had caused from the beginning."Why was that child told to go into the room? Are you afraid that I will hurt him?" Anita asked very sarcastically. Her gaze was so angry towards Norita as if Norita had now become her enemy. Not the future mother-in-law who always supported her in getting Jordi."It would be better if adult conversations were not heard by children," replied Norita, trying to stay calm.Anita smiled as if mocking Norita."Anita ... Luke is indeed Jordi's child," Norita interjected, trying to speak gently to the woman in front of her who looked emotional."How can you be sure, Auntie? Have you done a DNA test?" Anita asked as if trying to make Norita doubt Luke and Alice.Norita shook her head.Anita chuckled with satisfaction. According to her, there was a gap she could exploit to make Norita suspicious of Alice and immediately discard the idea
"Can I come in, Auntie?" asked Anita, her face already swollen."Y-yes. Come in."Norita invited Anita to enter her room. Actually, she thought Alice and Jordi were coming, but it turned out to be Anita."What's wrong, Nita? Sit down first."Anita nodded her head. The two women sat facing each other."Have you met Jordi yet, Aunt?" asked Anita, looking flustered."Yes""How is it, Aunt? Have you managed to convince Jordi to leave Alice?" Anita asked hopefully.Norita took a deep breath. Actually, she feels sorry for Anita who has been by Jordi's side for the past five years. Indeed, Norita admits, all of this is her fault. If she hadn't been so stubborn about separating Jordi from Alice, none of this would have happened."Aunt ... aunt, why are you silent?" Please answer me!"Sorry, Nita.""Sorry? What does Aunt's apology mean?""Jordi ... cannot be separated from Alice. Auntie cannot do anything." N
"Yeah, yo can just move in here. Later, buy a house near Alice's house. That way, you can come every day," suggested Jordi, which only confused Alice.Alice already knows that Norita is somewhat scary. Now Norita is even being asked to buy a house near her house? It could turn into a disaster later on."Alright then. Look for properties for sale near Alice's house. I am moving in with your dad.""And what about the company? Does that mean mom doesn't want to take care of it anymore? Are you no longer willing to take care of it?""Retired. I am better off with my grandchildren. But at first, I will still help. It's time for me and your dad to have fun without work, I just want to play with Luke. You take care of the company yourself."Jordi shook his head. Can't believe how Norita's attitude changed one hundred eighty degrees. It feels like just this morning she was saying that Luke wasn't Jordi's child, but now ... even Luke is being carried
"But ... not kidnapped, right? That's my child!" Jordi firmly warned Norita."Of course not. My handsome grandson like this, how could I kidnap him? Enough ... you take care of your own business. We just want to play with Luke. "Tonight, Luke will also sleep with me," Norita insisted."HAH!" Jordi was left speechless. Alice also became confused."Please bring Luke a change of clothes. We want to play with Luke. You want Luke, right?" replied Norita.Luke became confused. The child looked towards Alice to seek approval from his mother."Can I play with Grandma and Grandpa, Mom?"Alice was actually a bit confused. She was also afraid that Luke would be taken away by Norita and Alexander."Calm down. We won't take Luke away. We just want to play and be with Luke at the hotel. Is it okay, Alice?" Alexander tried to reassure his future daughter-in-law.Alice still looked confused."Tomorrow, just pick up Luke at the hotel. Tr
Alexander then came to Melbourne to meet Norita. But, he was more curious about his grandchild, who supposedly looked like Jordi when he was little.They went to the school where Luke was."That, dear. That's what they call Luke. Our grandchild," Norita remarked, very happy to see Luke even from a distance."His face looks very much like Jordi's.""Yes. I immediately recognized Luke as soon as I saw the child's face.""Do you want to hug him?""I really want to hug Luke. But ...""Why? Are you afraid that Jordi or Alice will get angry?"Norita nodded her head.Alexander took a deep breath."How about you just make peace with Jordi and Alice? We can help take care of Luke and maybe reduce our guilt for being too busy making money and neglecting Jordi when he was still a child.""Is that possible?" Norita seemed to have lost all hope."Of course, it can be done. But, you have to lower your ego. Don't forcefully try to separate Jordi from Alice. "Surely they will also relent if you stop