Rose furrowed her brow as she looked towards the restaurant's door. Someone with sunglasses, a mask, and a scarf covering most of their face was sneaking towards her. Rose could only exhale deeply when the person sat in front of her, glancing left and right."So, are you currently playing the role of Detective Conan?" Rose guessed, making Alana lower her sunglasses slightly while looking at Rose."I have to be cautious, Aunt," Alana answered, staying vigilant about her surroundings. "Stop playing the role you're currently in and quickly tell me what you want to convey," Rose said, prompting Alana to remove her sunglasses, mask, and scarf, bringing her face closer, raising Rose's eyebrows."Is Aunt sure that when coming here, no one followed Aunt?" Alana asked. Rose shook her head."Alright, and is Aunt sure there are no bugs placed on our table?" Alana asked again, making Rose appear irritated. "Stop being absurd and quickly tell me the essence of our meeting," Rose said again, causin
Alana began walking towards the lobby of the office where Leo was. This was her first time going to her husband's office without prior notice. Placing her handbag on the receptionist's desk, Alana caught the receptionist's glance."Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you with anything?" the receptionist asked. Alana glanced at Erna's name tag, smiled, and inquired, "Erna, can I meet Mr. Leo?"Erna looked her way, smiled, and asked, "Do you have an appointment?" Alana shook her head. "I'm sorry, you can't meet Mr. Leo," Erna said regretfully."Could you connect me briefly with Mr. Leo?" Alana requested. Erna shook her head again, "I'm sorry, I can't connect the call because he can't receive calls from others."Alana sighed. "I forgot to introduce myself. I am Mr. Leo's wife," Alana said. Erna paused for a moment, observing Alana's appearance. "I'm sorry, ma'am. Many claim to be Mr. Leo's wife. I can't arrange a meeting without an appointment.""Do I have to show my marriage certificate w
"Am I interrupting your conversation?" Selena asked, still standing at the doorway as she observed Alana and Leo in Leo's office, with Alana giving her a disapproving look. It was hard not to, considering Selena entered Leo's office so effortlessly, while Alana, as his wife, experienced disrespectful expulsion when she was still in the office lobby."What brings you to my husband's office?" Alana asked, emphasizing the word 'husband' in her sentence. But before she could get an answer from Alana, Leo immediately intervened, causing Alana to turn her gaze back to him."I called Selena to come and meet me," Leo said. Hearing Leo's words, Selena promptly closed the door and continued her steps towards him, sitting right in front of him. Meanwhile, Alana remained silent, standing frozen in her place.Alana started to observe Selena's movements as she handed Leo a brown envelope. "Why do you want to work here?" Leo asked, making Alana widen her eyes. "So, she's going to work here?" Alana a
Leo sighed, closing his book and placing it on the nightstand. "Alana, it's not like that. I'm busy with work, and you know I have responsibilities as a boss," Leo explained, looking at her with a mix of annoyance and understanding."Busy or not, that doesn't give you the right to ignore your wife, especially in front of someone like Selena," Alana retorted, her frustration evident in her voice. "I'm not asking for much, just a little acknowledgment."Leo remained silent for a moment, his expression unreadable. "I didn't mean to upset you. If I did, I apologize," he finally said, his tone sincere.Alana sighed, realizing Leo's genuine apology. "It's just that... I want to feel important to you, not like an afterthought," she admitted, her gaze softening.Leo reached out to hold her hand, "You are important to me, Alana. I might not always show it, but I appreciate everything you do." They shared a moment of quiet understanding before Leo added, "I'll try to be more mindful of your fee
Leo nudged Alana's shoulder as she suddenly started nibbling her lips. "Why do you always attack me like this out of nowhere?" Leo exclaimed with irritation, causing Alana to roll her eyes."If I asked you nicely, would you let me kiss you?" Alana's response left Leo momentarily speechless."I can already guess, you'll never let me kiss your husband freely. Lucky are the wives out there with understanding husbands," grumbled Alana, growing more frustrated.Alana tried to move away from Leo, having indirectly rejected the offered kiss, but Lady Luck seemed to favor her when Leo once again stopped her."Stop sulking like children. I'm just asking, why do you always kiss suddenly? Do you have a sudden-kissing syndrome or something?" Leo teased, making Alana burst into laughter."Yes, let's consider it that way. But most importantly, I don't do it with just any man. No, I only do it with my husband. For me, my answer is enough to allow me to kiss you anytime," Alana said with a wink, maki
Alana lowered her face upon the arrival of two women who were now chatting with Leo in the family room. Meanwhile, she sat there, listening, occasionally sipping the now-cold tea."I didn't expect you to get married so soon. Aunt thought you would wait for Selena," Miranda's comment caught Alana's attention. Alana looked towards her, and Miranda also looked at Alana as if her words were directed at her."Hasn't Selena found a good man already?" Leo said, seemingly not denying Miranda's earlier statement. It was as if Leo agreed that he was waiting for Selena. Alana shifted her gaze with irritation."Yes, Aunt regrets that mistake because Aunt accepted that scoundrel who hurt this beautiful niece of hers," Miranda said, stroking Selena's long hair. Selena held Miranda's hand, indicating that she didn't need to tell anything to Leo."It's okay, dear. Leo needs to know that your ex left you for those rich aunts who funded and propelled him," Miranda said, making Leo put down his tea cup
Alana had just come out of the bathroom wearing a bathrobe wrapped around her. She was about to step towards the Dressroom, but Alana halted when she remembered something."I think I forgot something," Alana said, making Leo, who was staring at his phone screen, look towards Alana, still in a bathrobe with wet hair."What did you forget?" Leo asked, then returned his gaze to his phone screen. Alana then walked towards the side of the bed, where Leo was, leaning her back against the headboard."I lodge a protest. Why didn't you tell me that Selena and her mother are moving today?" Alana asked, making Leo finally put his phone on the nightstand."Haven't I told you before that they would move here?""But you didn't explain that it would be today.""So what if it's today? Are you going to welcome them with a small party?" Leo asked, making Alana roll her eyes. Of course not. How could Alana do that when she didn't even agree with the two women staying in their house?"No, it's just that
"Forget it, because I'm sure you won't believe my words. You'll probably consider my words just manipulative tricks that Rose and I planned," Alana said. After that, trying to close her eyes, Alana could already guess everything Leo was thinking about her. From the beginning, when Leo stared at her the first time they met, Alana knew that Leo would never trust her because behind their marriage was Aunt Rose who orchestrated it. Alana didn't understand why Leo hated Aunt Rose so much, who, according to Alana, was a very kind woman.Alana was about to clear her mind again, but she could feel her face being turned, making Alana look up and immediately gaze back at Leo."Can I trust you?" Leo asked, making Alana silent."Can I be someone you trust?" Alana said, returning the question Leo had thrown."Everything is very easy; you just have to accept me as your wife, not just on paper, and you can trust me. Maybe, for now, I don't know, I can love you or not. Yes, but I will cherish the sac