"Is this yours?" Hayle asked, struggling to conceal her awe as she glanced at a sleek jet, proudly stationed at the private airport that she now realized belonged to Jaxter.Hayle took a deep breath. At this moment, it dawned on her that it wasn't Jaxter who needed to make an effort to know her, but rather she who needed to exert herself to understand who this man truly was. Hayle knew Jaxter was a wealthy and successful entrepreneur, but she never imagined he was this affluent, owning even his own airport.Jaxter simply nodded before extending his hand for Hayle to reach. He guided her towards his aircraft. Two flight attendants, a pilot, and a co-pilot stood waiting, greeting them before they boarded. Hayle nodded with her friendly smile as the four acknowledged her. However, Jaxter remained his usual self—stoic and distant. He only seemed concerned with how Hayle ascended the small staircase to enter the plane."Wow," Hayle murmured softly, restraining herself from being too amazed
"Put this on." Jaxter dressed his petite, questioning yet resigned wife in a thick jacket, a knitted cap, and earmuffs. The extraordinary 10-hour journey they undertook was truly remarkable. Even now, Hayle didn't know where they were going. Jaxter kept their destination tightly under wraps."Are we going to a cold region?" asked Hayle, who appeared sleepy again. Her biological clock followed her original American time zone, now midnight, but due to a significant time zone difference, it was unexpectedly bright here. Clearly, there was snow all around them, so why did Hayle need to ask?Jaxter nodded, ensuring Hayle was ready for the temperature difference outside. When the airplane door opened, Jaxter and Hayle immediately disembarked and headed straight to the waiting car that would take them directly to their accommodation.Upon disembarking earlier, Hayle hadn't had a chance to enjoy the surroundings. But now, inside the car, she finally saw the beauty around her—the expanse of a s
"Hayle, wake up." A gentle bass voice whispered into Hayle's ear, instantly rousing him from a dream he had already forgotten upon waking. His smile emerged as he saw the familiar face lying beside him, not far away.Hayle stretched, still longing to sink back into the warmth of his bed. It almost felt unreal being in a place covered in snow. Rolling his body and glancing around, his eyes widened at the sight of the sky, now transformed into a breathtaking scene of orange mixed with grey, touched with hints of white and pale blue."I guess I slept too long, huh?" Hayle asked, looking at his husband."Not really. I just woke up too. Besides, the view here has been stunning from dusk till dawn," Jaxter replied, gazing at the ceiling above their bed, his hands intertwined.Hayle narrowed his eyes suspiciously at his husband's face, which looked deliberately innocent. Seeing this, Jaxter furrowed his brow slightly, silently questioning why Hayle was looking at him like that."You said thi
Hayle had to admit that a few days after their arrival, things weren't quite like when they first came. The vacation was still enjoyable; they explored places, went skiing, and did many things that left Hayle in awe. However, Hayle could sense that Jaxter was holding back on everything. Maybe he didn't want to get too involved because it would also torment him. Even yesterday, he spent the entire day busy with work through video calls in the living room of their vacation place."When are we going home?" Hayle asked, noticing that her husband seemed intent on returning to his work, preoccupying himself to avoid focusing on things he couldn’t control.To be honest with Jaxter, he didn’t mean for it to be this way, but every time he saw his wife, especially being beside Hayle, it wasn't like it used to be. His thoughts would immediately drive him to fulfill this burning desire. Of course, he didn’t want to make Hayle suffer because of that. So, he tried as best as he could to redirect ev
“Ah, Jax!” Hayle exclaimed as her husband's kiss moved to her neck, which had just been covered by a scarf, now roughly pulled away by Jaxter. The man showered her with deep, passionate kisses.Jaxter pulled himself back to end the moment. He didn't want to take it further because afterward, he would lose his mind again. Up to this point, they had only gone this far.So... what else could they do?Hayle bit her lip. In truth, she didn’t want Jaxter to stop. She needed his warmth. But she knew that this man just wanted to avoid hurting her again.“Let’s go home,” Jaxter said, catching his heavy breath.“Hmm, but there’s one thing I need to tell you, I’m no longer...”Jaxter immediately pressed his body against Hayle as they finally arrived at their place. Not wanting to wait any longer, his kisses startled Hayle once again.“Not here. Just in the bedroom,” Hayle pleaded earnestly. Of course, Jaxter nodded immediately, and without saying anything, he pulled his wife along.Clothes were strew
“Jax.” Hayle's voice was slightly playful, tinged with the characteristic sound of waking up. Her comfort was disrupted by her husband's antics. The day was still dim, with sunlight yet to pierce the horizon.“Go back to sleep,” Jaxter whispered, causing Hayle to furrow her brow.How could she sleep when her husband was showering kisses on her neck and shoulders, occasionally targeting her cheeks and lips? His kisses were gentle, yet they made it impossible for Hayle to relax into slumber again. She was still tired from what they had done the night before, but it seemed her husband was very eager to continue their affection.“It’s still morning, Jax,” Hayle whispered, longing to return to her beautiful dreams.“Hmm, I know.” Jaxter seemed reluctant to abandon his teasing. He still wanted to enjoy the beauty of his wife’s body. Especially since, biologically, men are often more active in the morning, particularly in a cold environment. Everything was beyond his control.Hayle took a de
"Sir, Madam, please forgive me for interrupting your journey," Roberto, who seemed already aware despite his face being covered in bruises and wounds on various parts of his body, said."It's alright, Roberto; we were about to head home anyway. How are you?" Hayle tried to be friendly to the man lying on the bed in front of her. She was sure Jaxter wouldn’t be jealous of his personal assistant. And it seemed to be true. Jaxter remained silent by her side, holding her waist, not letting her get far from him."I'm fine, Madam. Just a few bruises and minor wounds. I'll be back to work as soon as possible," Roberto said, looking down slightly. He didn’t want to openly stare at Hayle, knowing Jaxter’s nature. The man was overly protective of everything he owned, especially his wife."No need to rush, Roberto. I think my husband would also agree that you should be taken care of until you’re fully recovered," Hayle said, looking at her husband, whose gaze was fixed on her. This was all due t
"Who is she?" Jaxter asked with sharp eyes, looking at the woman who seemed to be standing and talking on the phone.From her posture alone, he felt something was off about her. Thus, Jaxter deliberately rolled down his car window and stared at the woman so intensely that Donna even felt pierced by his gaze. She quickly moved out of Jaxter's line of sight."Oh, her. Her name is Donna. She was a college friend of mine. Why?" Hayle asked, looking at her husband, whose face seemed very unfriendly."I don't like her. Stay away from her," Jaxter said, squinting his eyes, not even glancing at Hayle."I'm not particularly close to her either. It's just a coincidence that we ran into each other here," Hayle nodded slightly. There was still something on her mind, but she thought it better not to bring it up now, especially with her husband’s face looking so tight. He probably had a lot on his mind.Jaxter took out his phone and typed something, issuing a command to investigate who the woman re
"How was it?" asked Hayle approaching her husband. Seeing Jacob only gave her a faint smile. Of course it made Hayle very curious. How did the man meet his wife.Actually Hayle really wanted to witness it. But, she had her own business to take care of Zave's lecture that she had promised a few weeks ago. Therefore, she could not cancel this."They just talked for a while." Jaxter answered his wife's curiosity."And then? What did they talk about? Did they talk about bringing Rui?" Hayle with a very curious face.There was actually one thing that made Hayle a little worried about all this. They were going to take Rui and keep the two of them apart. Because after all Hayle -she knew this was very selfish- had taken care of and loved Rui with all her heart."I don't know what they're talking about. I wasn't inside with them.""Ha?" Hayle wrinkled her forehead with an incredulous face. "Why aren't you even with them. I want to know what they're talking about." Hayle was really upset why e
"You put her in the Isolation room?" Jacob asked with a deep frown on his face."It's better to keep her from escaping. There are many things that will happen if she gets out of here. I don't think I need to explain, do I?" Jaxter seemed to just stare straight at the hallway that would lead them to a room that was quite secluded there.Jacob played with his lips. He slowly walked, fortunately Jaxter was understanding enough to match his pace."Thank you for hosting her here." Jacob lifted the corner of his lips before glancing at the man whose facial water had not even changed. "I know that you intentionally put her here for her own good too. You must know that her enemies are everywhere. Even my family is after her.""I just wanted to fulfill my wife's wish. To live in peace." Jaxter didn't seem to care what Jacob said. They stood in front of the steel door that was tightly closed."You can imprison him anywhere. Maybe underground, in a secluded place. You could have even just elimin
"Rui a lot of things happened before you were born. Both your adoptive family and your biological family. We may not be able to be like most parents. Our previous lives will leave you dumbfounded. But, you don't have to think about what happened before you were born. I just want to say, whatever ever happened to me, I will do it again as long as I can get a daughter like you." Jacob held the princess's hand very tightly. Staring at her hazel nets that looked so beautiful and drowning."I knew you would ask about what happened to your real mother." Jacob pursed his lips. He took a deep breath and grabbed something from the nightstand drawer beside his bed. That made him frown. "This is a picture of your mother. I don't want you to not know her."Jacob handed over the cell phone he took earlier. He asked Roberto to find any photos of Ice that might still exist. And, luckily, there was one of her when she was still undercover in Laurence's group.Rui took the cell phone in her father's ha
"Eh? You." Rui was startled when she came out of her father's hospital room and saw the figure of a man who seemed to be walking towards her place."Yes. I heard your father was taken to the hospital, is he okay?" asked Arzhiel who immediately came to this hospital when he heard the news."Yes. But he's fine, he just woke up." Rui smiled faintly at this man who could make her heart feel uneasy."So, why aren't you inside?" Arzhiel wrinkled his forehead. "Do you want to do something?""No, I didn't. Mrs. Hayle and Clay's father wanted me to go out for a moment. They want to talk to Jacob's father. So I'll just go out." Rui said it in a slightly mischievous tone. I don't know, it's hard to act casual in front of people we like."Oh, I see, so I can't go in there yet either." Arzhiel looked at the door of the room. "I saw this little cafe near the hospital garden. It's not far, want to wait there instead?"Rui hearing that was a little startled and raising her eyebrows, she nodded slowly
"Rui ...." Hayle stared at her daughter to which Rui immediately responded."Yes? Mom?" Rui showed a subtle streak on her face, following the question that fell from her lips."I know that Rui probably has many things to ask. But, is it okay if you, Mom, and Jacob's father talk first?" Hayle gently tried to give understanding to her daughter. She knew that it was not difficult to usually talk to this sweet girl.Rui pursed her lips and nodded for a moment. Although there were indeed a lot of questions in her head but Rui couldn't force herself to stay there. One of her principles said that it was better not to know what she shouldn't know. Or maybe not yet.Jacob smiled proudly at how the princess behaved. Although he was reluctant to release the delicate grip of his daughter. But it was something they had to do. The three of them stared at Rui's departure who soon disappeared behind the door of the infirmary."I'm glad you guys took care of her to become such a great girl. I don't th
The door slowly opened. Making all the hearts of the people outside the door beat faster.When Jacob saw the figure of a woman sitting at the end of a fairly narrow room, on an old-looking bed. Curled up as if frightened with her hair loose over her face.Jacob frowned, not really having any expectations about how the woman who was predicted to be his wife was doing."Ice." Hayle walked into the room. Leaving the two men who seemed to be still observing the situation inside Ice's hospital room.As usual, Hayle sat at the end of the bed closest to her. Always trying to communicate well with the woman who never even looked at her."I'm here again, but this time I'm not alone with my husband. Would you like to see who came with us?" Hayle said it as gently as possible. It was always like that if she was dealing with this woman because according to Hayle, that was how to treat someone like this Ice.But, even though Hayle had seduced the woman. Of course Ice didn't seem to understand what
"Good morning!" the cheerful, friendly voice filled the room where Hayle was on duty, if not the kitchen.The woman raised her eyebrows and smiled slightly. "Good afternoon, Jac.""Yes! Yes! No need to emphasize it. But it's early in Alaska. I guess it is." Jacob rubbed his face. He still looked sleepy."The time difference between here and there is only an hour Jac, so I guess it's already daytime in Alaska." Hayle shook her head. Even at this age, she still couldn't let go of her innocence."Yeah. Every now and then make me happy Hayle by just following what I say." Jacob made a little annoyed face at being corrected by this woman."Eat your breakfast, or actually brunch. After that take your medicine. You have to take it, right?" Hayle said. Yesterday she saw him taking his medicine after their warm dinner."Not really. It's just for pain relief. Yesterday's flight made my leg ache, so I took it. It's quiet, even though four bullets have gone through my body. I'm overall very healt
"Why did you say something like that earlier Jax?" asked Hayle who glanced at her husband as she rubbed lotion all over her body after she finished putting on her clothes after cleaning herself."About what?" Jaxter took off the shirt he was wearing one by one. After his wife it was time for him to take a shower."About Ice."Jaxter did not answer immediately. Tickling the curiosity and attention of Hayle who immediately tried to see what happened to her man's face."Do you still suspect that Ice might betray us again?" Hayle asked."There's no harm in being on guard. We already have the life we dreamed of all this time, I won't let a single person ruin it." Jaxter glanced at his wife with a rather sharp gaze. Making Hayle unable to say anything. In a life like the one they lived. Tranquility was a high price they had to pay with so many sacrifices before."So about when will you let us see him. I'm sure Jacob and Rui will want to see Ice." Hayle tried to be cooperative with her husba
"At first I can't remember anything, I woke up in a hospital bed in Hawaii. All I knew was that my whole body was in a lot of pain and I couldn't get out of bed at all. The doctor who treated me said that I had been in a coma for more than half a year." Jacob recounted what he experienced after what happened to him. Everyone in the house was silent, they were listening to what this man was saying. Even so, his hand continued to hold Rui's hand."Then when did you get your memories?" asked Arzhiel who was even more curious about this man's story. Moreover, what he knew was that this man was not in an accident as told by his parents. Instead, he was attacked by people they didn't know."It took a long time for me to remember. About 3 years after the incident, I had a serious memory disorder. I even forgot everything. And, suddenly I woke up with a terrible headache, then I remembered my name and some glimpses of my previous life.""At that moment you remembered Rui?" asked Hayle now who