...If… if that was the truth, then…! …Heh. She… She had been nothing but a fool to them this entire time, huh? Xavia must’ve found it hilarious that she managed to trick her so easily, huh…?! Liars… Everyone was a goddamn liar…! In the end, the woman was so disappointed that she ended up coughing out blood and passing out! Before the others could react, an anxious voice could be heard calling out to her from afar… It was Wade. Pushing everyone aside, the worried man held the weak woman in his arms before pleading, “P-please send her to the hospital first…! Everything else can surely wait, right…?!” Though Jacob firmly believed that that woman deserved no sympathy, he found it increasingly difficult to say no to that worried man. With that, he eventually sighed before allowing Sophia to be treated first… It wasn’t long after when Xavia and Zivon safely made it out with the kids, and with that, everything that had happened in the past seven months was finally revealed to the
...Of course, Lana. She was tending to the shirtless Ian’s injuries, and after a while, Lana couldn’t help but mutter, “…You could’ve died if you hadn’t received treatment in time, you know? Would it kill to be a bit more careful?” To that, Ian, who had been injured while helping Zivon into the ventilation duct, simply replied, “As long as Xavia and the kids are safe, everything is worth it.” “…And how do you think that makes the people who care about you feel? …I-I was referring to your wife, of course,” muttered Lana who was quick to realize how ambiguous her initial statement was. Thankfully, Ian didn’t notice, and he simply said, “Just bandage it properly so that she doesn’t notice.” Nodding in response, Lana then continued tending to the wounds… and though none of her actions implied anything beyond the interaction of a doctor and patient, the proximity of the two still bothered Tiffany. She was also irked by the fact that Ian wanted to hide that fact from her but not La
Hadn’t he just returned? What had he even done to offend her? It took him a while, but he eventually replied, “…Are you mad because I haven’t been calling…?” Gently patting her toner on her cheeks, Tiffany simply said, “As if I’ve ever been mad at you for going on missions.” …That was true… She had always done the house chores properly, and she was great with the kids as well… She truly was a capable wife, so… Really, why was she so mad? Following another short pause, Ian asked, “…Then… is it because I didn’t return immediately after landing? If so, you should know that I was busy tending to Chace, Zayne, and the kids…” Smirking in response, Tiffany then tossed a pillow at him before scoffing, “Wrong answer, Mr. Frankston. With that said, either choose to sleep on the floor or couch tonight.” …What? She had never behaved this way before, so… What had spurred this change in attitude? Unsure how to take all this, he gave her a hug before saying, “…Why don’t you just tell me wha
...What? Was he seriously asking for a divorce after just three days? When she had been suffering by his side for almost three entire years…?! If only he knew how much she had told herself not to overthink throughout their time together…! If only he knew how inconsiderate he had been toward her feelings this entire time…! Feeling both disappointed and dejected, the irked woman replied, “…Fine, then! We’ll get that divorce! I’ll be setting off at seven tomorrow morning for a business trip, so should we settle this now or when I come back?” …Was she for real? He had only said that as an example! Rubbing his temples, Ian muttered, “…You know I didn’t mean it that way-” “Doesn’t matter. The fact that you brought that example up already speaks volumes!” interrupted Tiffany as she turned to leave. Grabbing her hand, Ian pulled her back… but when he saw that her eyes were all watery, he couldn’t help but purse his lips before replying, “…Look, I… I just want to know what caused this c
Fast forward to later that night, Ian gathered Zivon and his brothers over to discuss Tiffany… “Any idea what the issue is? I don’t think I’ve changed how I treated her ever since we got married, so… Really, what’s her problem? Sure, I didn’t tell her about the injuries, but it was because I didn’t want her to worry since she already has a lot on her plate. I really don’t think that alone would make her sad enough to bring up a divorce…” “As they say, women are enigmas, and there’s always a chance that she got mad for no reason,” replied Jacob who still remembered how preposterous ‘that’ woman had treated him… Zivon himself replied, “Whether you did something wrong or not, the fact remains that you made her sad by doing something she doesn’t like.” “…It’s really no wonder why Sister looks up to you so much… Regardless, any idea why she’s so mad at Ian, then? We have a marriage to save!” said James. Looking hopefully at Zivon, Ian added, “Please share any ideas you have…” Ta
“Women prefer rational resolutions, so… Words won’t cut it. If you really want to save your marriage, then let go of Lana. In fact, it would be even better if she got married.” Naturally, this shocked the Frankston brothers! Did such a drastic step need to be taken? Despite their shock, Zivon added, “Listen, it’s not suitable for her to be around a married man all the time, and even if Ian somehow manages to appease her this time without letting Lana off, I can safely say that history will repeat itself if the main issue isn’t solved. I’ve learned from experience, so if you want to go through the same pain as I have, feel free to ignore my advice.” …True enough, Zivon had been surrounded by all sorts of evil women… and though Lana wasn’t anywhere as extreme, who was to say that… It took him a while, but Ian eventually got to his feet and walked off, prompting James and Jacob to exchange silent gazes before looking at Zivon and muttering, “…You really understand everything there
As Wade was left speechless, he couldn’t help but look at the emotionless Sophia who was still straightening her hair. If only he had considered her mental state before bringing that woman home back then…! Either way, since Zivon knew that he wasn’t going to get an answer from her, he set off once more to start looking for more clues. Naturally, he didn’t take Xavia along as she had suffered enough. Instead, he told her to prioritize taking care of Yulia. He didn’t allow Ian to help either, telling him to instead prioritize patching up his relationship with Tiffany. At the same time, he could protect Xavia during his absence as well… Zivon didn’t take no for an answer, and though Xavia really wanted to follow, she ultimately heeded his words… Watching the two working together made Mr. and Mrs. Frankston pleased, though at the same time… It hurt to see them suffer so much. Just why couldn’t they enjoy simpler lives…? Hopefully that dream could turn into a reality once Fabiola was
“You’ve been given many years to figure things out, Ian! How much longer do I have to wait?!” “…I know you’ve had it rough, and I agree that this is all my fault, but… This is my first marriage, and also the first time that I’ve upset you this much… I lack knowledge on how to deal with such situations, so… Would it kill to be a little more patient with me…? I didn’t fire you after your first mistake at work, right…?” “…Are you seriously comparing your work life with our marriage?” “I’m saying that I should at least be given a second chance to make things right again.” “…Sign the papers.” “No,” replied Ian as he shredded the documents and tossed them into the bin. Following that, he looked straight into her eyes before adding, “You can ask for anything but a divorce.” “Fine. Let’s make a ‘separation’ instead, then. Or would you prefer the term, ‘annulment’?” “…Have you always had this sharp tongue?” “Ian, I rarely make a fuss, but when I do, I make sure I hit the headlin