Lizzy’s POV“Oh please. I’ll take you,” Doctor Gilbert replied.“Thank you.”We walked down the hallway of the hospital, which was quite crowded. After passing through two long hallways, we finally arrived at the VVIP room. Doctor Gilbert opened the door and let me in.As my feet stepped into the room, I saw Leo sitting by Jason’s bedside. When he realized someone had entered the room, he hurriedly wiped his wet eyes and stood up. That’s when he saw me standing next to Doctor Gilbert.“Madam,” he said as he stood away from Jason’s bed.My heart beat faster when I saw Jason lying helplessly with his eyes closed.My love, why was this happening to you?I turned my head and saw Doctor Gilbert checking the records on the patient’s table beside the bed.“Doc, is he sleeping?” I asked curiously. I was afraid that Jason was unconscious and the worst possibility was that he would never regain consciousness. That was the thing I was most afraid of, and I didn’t want or expect that to happen.“
John’s POVAs I stood in front of Jason’s bedroom, I saw Lizzy hugging him as she cried. I wish she was crying for me. Ironic. Her tears were only for Jason and never for me.I opened the door and closed it again slowly. Realizing someone had entered the room, Lizzy spontaneously stood up and stared at the door. That’s when our eyes met.“J-John,” she said. Somehow, her voice sounded so melodious, even beautiful, that it could enter the deepest recesses of my heart.If so, why was my love unrequited?“Lizzy, how are you?” I asked.“Fine. How are you? I haven’t seen you since my wedding. I thought you went somewhere or moved countries. But seeing you here in good condition makes me happy,” she said. I saw her pink lips and the slow movement of her voice aroused desire in me. I wanted to grab and bring her closer to me and kiss her tiny lips many times. But, once again, I was reminded of the fact that the woman standing before me with her puffy eyes and clumsy demeanor was my stepbrothe
Lizzy’s POVIt turned out that Hannah also signed up to be a donor for Jason and went through a series of tests together with me. We encouraged each other because we had the same goal, which was for Jason’s recovery.On the same day when Hannah and I had finished undergoing a series of tests, we sat to the left and right of Jason while leaning back, trying to close our eyes after a sleepless night. Hannah was experiencing the same thing as me. The worry and fear of Jason’s condition made our minds work extra hard, so that we could not close our eyes and rest even though we were tired.And that’s when Jason woke up. I heard his voice calling my name softly.“Li-Lizzy,” he called softly.I immediately stood up and approached him, then I saw his eyes open slowly. I was so happy. He finally woke up.“Yes, I’m here. Is something wrong? Should I call a doctor?” I replied as I held his arm.His pink lips smiled. His blue eyes looked at me.“I’m sorry, I am,” he said. Before she could continu
Lizzy’s POVWith hasty steps, Leo and I walked towards the meeting room. Once there, the shareholders had gathered and the looks on their faces made me feel a little scared. Honestly, I felt a lot of things that didn’t make me comfortable. Fear, worry, and a sense of inferiority and exhaustion. Although I never expressed exactly what I was feeling, I was tired. Everything that happened in the company was beyond me and I had to admit that.I sat in front of the shareholders, who were much older than me. A cold, condescending look was clear in their eyes. However, there was nothing I could do about it. Like it or not, I had to accept it and learn to be patient.After introducing myself, they opened the folder in front of them. My hands broke out in a cold sweat and my heart beat quite fast. To calm myself down, I turned my head and looked at Leo. He gave me the code as he whispered, “You can do it, madam.”His words were enough to calm me down. I breathed in and out a few times before p
Lizzy’s POVA week later, the company’s financial situation did not improve, even the employees’ salaries were forced to be postponed to finance some internal company's needs. Some employees provoked their coworkers to hold demonstrations demanding that the company immediately pay salaries and some other benefits. And just like a cloth doused with gasoline, it will eventually burn out.The same thing happened to employees who refuse to understand the actual situation of the company. It was not their obligation to understand and sacrifice for the sake of the company; it was just that we have no more resources to cover all the shortfalls. They demanded and urged us on until we were at a loss about how to solve all these problems.They stood in front of the main entrance of the Oswald Building, carrying signs with demands that we could not fulfill. Their shouts sounded loud all the way upstairs. I stood staring at those who were shouting while occasionally chanting yells that contained b
Lizzy's POV"Yes, you're right. After I found out about your family background. You're not wrong because you know nothing and can't choose where you want to be born. It's just that my position makes me have to do this because my environment differs from yours. Sorry, Lizzy. I will do my best for Oswald Company, Jason, and your kids. I'll be waiting outside for a cup of coffee. Hope you make a wise decision," the minister said as he walked away.My body immediately went limp. My world felt shattered in an instant. Oh my God, does everything have to end like this? What kind of decision should I make?"Madam, I'm sorry. I don't think you need to give any answers. He just wants to separate you from Sir Jason and the kids. I believe you are strong and can survive all these problems. If you leave Sir Jason's side, he will feel guilty and down. Your kids need you by their side. Please think about this carefully," Leo pleaded."Leo, please make a cup of coffee for me and buy any food for dinn
Lizzy’s POVThe town I was heading to is Malia. Malia is at the end of the border between Maldiva and Everbury. Although it is on the border, Malia is a fairly developed city, but when compared to other border cities, Malia is quite behind. However, it was for the better because Jason wouldn’t suspect that I was living in Malia.Finally, after four hours of traveling, Mom and I arrived in Malia. The train station was quite crowded that day. Mom and I walked toward the coffee shop located inside the station to take a break before we continued our journey to our apartment that I had rented for a modest price.After sitting down and ordering some food, I was lost in reverie, and unconsciously tears were streaming down my face. It had only been four hours, but my longing for Anya and Jason felt like I had been separated for months.God, what should I do? I can’t possibly go back.Suddenly, I felt Mom’s soft, wrinkled hands wiping away my tears and face. “Don’t be sad. Be strong for Harry.
Hannah’s POVI opened the letter and how surprised I was when I read every word written in it. However, the longer I read, the more I felt that there was something odd about the contents of the letter. And Lizzy’s sudden departure was not like her character. Even though I only knew her recently, I could see and feel the kindness and maturity in her. And I could see how much she loved and protected Jason and their two kids.Suddenly, my mind went straight to my dad. Could this all be my dad’s doing? If it was, he was terrible. He had the heart to separate Lizzy from Jason and make their kids separate as well. But maybe he asked Lizzy to take Harry with her because Harry was still young and needed a mother by his side.I didn’t understand my dad’s plan. I must ask him about this as soon as possible. Hopefully, Jason won’t notice the strangeness that I’ve realized. However, that seemed unlikely, as Jason was a smart man who knew his wife’s character well.“J-Jason, do you realize this le