Daphne's PoV"What's going on?""Why are you screaming, Daphne?" Dad's voice sounded panicked."Honey?" Asher was also heard running towards me.Hurried footsteps pounded the floor. I was in a lot of pain and screamed again for the second time. The lights were turned on. Marisa immediately ran to me."It hurts." I showed her my hand. Marisa checked for a while, and she looked at Dad and Asher with a worried face. Marisa bit her lip for a while and then confirmed again. Every time she gently palpated, I felt that all the flesh on my hand was being pricked."We have to take her to the hospital now, Joan. This is serious. Her hand is broken."Father didn't say anything. Asher immediately went out to get the car out of the garage. Marisa helped me up."Can you get up, honey?" Marisa asked. I winced as I tried to stand up. Dad picked me up immediately."He sprained his leg," Dad said. Father picked me up and carried me outside. Marisa said that she would be ready in a moment to take my thi
Daphne's PoV"Tomorrow is our last day here. I have to go back to work."Asher told me on a warm afternoon. I was sitting on the veranda, waiting for my father and Marisa to come home. Dinner together is a routine that I'm going to miss a lot from now on."Why?" I asked sadly. I didn't take this sudden notice well."We've been here for almost a week, and you know that I have a job that I can't leave forever." Asher gave me some understanding."I know."I stayed silent and looked at the lush backyard. I felt reluctant to leave here. This was the first time I felt like a child with complete parents. Father and Marisa's love made me want to stay here forever. Living the joyful life of a beloved daughter.Asher looked at me intently. I know what he's thinking. He must be thinking about how to lure me home. We were supposed to have a life apart from our parents.But this was the first time I felt complete!"Okay." I gave in to the situation. Reality is painful. While I wanted to stay in my
Daphne's PoVMy hand was cast off today. That's a nice piece of good news! The other good news is... my dad and Marisa are getting married.Dad told me the week before. I felt both happy and sad. Glad that my father is no longer lonely, but sad that I no longer have him completely. His attention would definitely be divided to his new family. But I knew that I wouldn't have to be jealous of a sister because Marisa couldn't give birth.I'd been looking for the best dress to match the suit Asher would wear. Marisa asked me to be her bridesmaid and Asher to be her best man. I didn't ask if Marisa didn't have any friends before, or maybe she was trying to make me feel important. I just quickly agreed to be the maid of honor."I guess I'll go with Asher again," I told Sherley after we finished the meeting."So... are you going on your honeymoon with Asher again?" Sherley's teasing. I shook my head. I was reluctant to tell her about my father's marriage. Dad didn't go public about his weddin
Daphne's PoVThis was no time to be sad, especially at such a festive wedding. I wiped my tears lightly so as not to ruin my makeup. The harder I tried to act casually, the more devastated I felt. I felt like I was losing my father even though he was now in good hands. I should have been happy for him, but I couldn't lie to myself when I saw that the reason he was smiling was no longer me. I looked up and pretended to look at the sky to keep my tears from falling. "Daphne."A voice startled me. I quickly looked down and blinked my eyes to disguise my crying. A man was sitting in the fountain pool right next to me. An unfamiliar man with perfectly coiffed and neatly styled hair. He offered me champagne in his hand. "Can I join you?" he asked. I wasn't in the mood to talk right now, but turning away my father's colleague at a moment like this was intolerably rude, so I nodded. "What are you doing here?" I didn't even know this man's name. He didn't introduce himself. But I knew he
Daphne's PoVThe party was over. All the guests had gone home. There were only four of us in this spacious room. I thought my father would kick me, Asher, out of this room, but instead, he was enjoying our strange company. Asher and I shouldn't have disturbed the happy newlyweds. But I tried to find the remnants of my father's affection and make sure that he still loved me."Are you guys going to stay here?" I asked Marisa. Dad's house was half an hour away from this hotel, and if he wanted to escape the rest of the wedding frenzy, he could do so.Marisa turned to her husband. My father. Then she looked back at me with a gentle gaze. "Of course, dear. Your father can't stand being here. She said she was tired.""I'm not tired. I'm just impatient." Father hugged Marisa from behind while correcting his new wife's words."Stop it, Joan. You don't want Daphne to see this, do you?" Marisa looked awkward. Dad stopped immediately and looked guilty."I'm sorry, Daphne. I might have forgotten
Asher's PoVJoan shouldn't have sold her shares to that greedy bald guy. See what's happening now? The stock was plummeting, and the market price was falling."I think we should hold our company's shares or raise them and sell them," I told the manager, who looked nervous. But it's not his fault. It's Joan's fault. He was too quick to escape from this city and didn't want to leave any traces behind. Daphne was even given the mandate to lead the company here even though Joan was still in full control of the big, risky decisions.Alan nodded his head. He gave me some ideas. We exchanged views for about an hour in a serious conversation that went around in circles because we still couldn't decide on the absolute decision to be made. I thought about the consequences I would have if I had chosen. All this was because of Joan.I grumbled and chided Joan silently. Suddenly, my cell phone rang. This must have resulted from the inner bond between my anger immediately conveyed to that jerk, Joa
Asher's PoV"Where are we going?" Daphne closed the car door enthusiastically. I just smiled at her. It's a secret."You'll see." I looked in the mirror and ensured my appearance was appropriate for meeting someone special. I always wanted to meet her where I was happy so she would feel at ease for leaving me alone."You're not cheating on me and wanting to show me your big-boobed mistress and then telling me to be like her, or we'll break up, are you?"I laughed. Daphne's imagination is impressive. "You're adorable, honey. But I never thought of cheating on you. You're the only one for me and the only woman I love." I looked deeply at Daphne. Every time I do this, it's like there's electricity shooting through my body.Daphne laughed with relief. "Alright then. At least it's not something bad."I drove my car to the first destination. "We'll see."Daphne kept guessing all the way. She thought I wanted to take her to see my grandmother or my grandfather, who are far away from here, an
Daphne's PoV"She's the one who made me... I don't know," Asher seemed embarrassed to admit in front of his mother' grave. I felt flattered by Asher's treatment. His attitude towards me was like that of someone who had just experienced first love. "She's the one who made me feel that my world is wonderful."Asher then rubbed his mother's gravestone. He rubbed it away with trembling hands, and I could hear a small sob. Asher turned towards me, and his arms opened wide. I walked over, standing side by side with Asher. The afternoon sun fell on our faces, making Asher's blonde hair glow. I even saw that the two of us seemed deliberately illuminated by the sun and looked like angels on a shining hilltop. The sun was shining behind the graves of Asher's late mother and a few other meals so that the reflections extended like parallel black lines. I looked around the meadow and found many old graves whose headstones were broken, damaged and almost hollow. At least Asher's mother isn't lone
Daphne's POV"Good morning, Mommy!"My mornings were never as peaceful as before. Every time I opened my eyes, two smiling faces welcomed the morning with me.Asher put Cecilio on the bed. My sweet baby walked quickly to me. He smacked my face in greeting. I kissed his cheek affectionately. Asher put on his suit this morning. He was leaving for another business trip."You'll be long?" I haven't been happy about Asher leaving on his business trip lately. I don't know. I felt jealous that Asher's attention wasn't focused entirely on our little family. I even removed myself from my father's legacy company and had my confidant take care of it even though I monitored his business movements. But I'm not fully there anymore because I want to dedicate my life to caring for our precious Cecilio.Asher just shrugged. He kissed me and kissed Cecilio some more. I smiled to see that my husband was really a good father. I smoothed my hair for a while and took Cecilio from his arms. I walked Asher a
Daphne's POV"I'm not pregnant. No way."I turned around and tried to deny it. Asher narrowed his eyes, coming closer. I took three steps away from him. My emotions were in turmoil. I didn't even dare to touch my own stomach. This feels... like a dream. I was going to be a mother.In a few seconds, the image of my mother appeared in my mind, like a meteor that suddenly passed by in the summer sky and then disappeared instantly. I could feel again how tender and warm my mother's love was. Being a mother is a form of great responsibility full of complex problems and a lot of love.I can't believe I'm about to experience it, too."Honey?" Asher called out to me. I turned my head towards my handsome husband. Asher looked stiff now, and he said carefully."Are you... are you child-free?"This strange feeling seemed like rejection and denial to Asher. He could only judge the outside. But me, this child is inside me, and she will grow. It's like climbing the top tower of happiness to get a c
Daphne's POVWe're in Hawaii this week. Asher had honeymoon plans beyond my expectations. Every week, we changed places. The first week, Asher took me to the Maldives. We spent the whole week swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing, making hot love on the beach and letting our naked bodies burn in the sun. Then, it was all over again at night, making love under the stars."I want more kids from you, baby," Asher told me before he moaned on top of me and dropped his body. I smiled satisfactorily at Asher's sweaty face, and he always kissed me afterwards."I meant what I said, baby." Asher reiterated his desire for me. He took my casual attitude as insincerity."I'm also serious about giving you whatever you want, My sugar daddy." My hand mischievously played with his nipple. Asher let out a long sigh, and he stiffened again."Nasty girl. You're naughty, sweetheart.""Yes, Daddy?""You must get punished." Asher narrowed his eyes. He pretended to be angry and threatening. I love this game. I l
Daphne's PoVMy body feels so light, like cotton. It's probably due to the effects of fatigue after making hot love with Asher last night. I felt relieved after pulling back the blanket with my eyes closed. There wasn't a single thread weighing down this body. As I opened my eyes slowly and received the sunlight into my eyepiece, Asher's face appeared with his seductive smile above me."Good morning, wife." Asher stole a quick kiss. I rubbed my eyes and blinked repeatedly. I know this isn't a dream, but it all feels too good to be true. A pleasantly arranged room and a handsome husband who... wait! Why is Asher so neat this morning? He even took a shower. There were traces of water in his hair."We just had a party, and you're going to work?" I felt my mood fall apart instantly.Asher laughed. "Who wants to work on such a beautiful day? Honey, did you forget that I'm the boss?" Asher came closer and held my chin to turn my face to his. I refused and looked the other way."Who else, if
Daphne's PoVAsher carried me to the bridal room that had been decorated in such a way. Both of us were even more surprised to see that the room's lights were red. There was a candle burning in the corner of the room, and red lingerie and a whip were provided.Asher laid me down slowly. He kissed me fiercely and roughly. There was nothing I could do but surrender to all his kisses. Asher lowered my clothes slowly."Do you want to wear that?" he asked while looking at the red lingerie lit up like the lingerie of a prostitute who became a pole dancer at the same time."Sure. But you have to put it on for me." I moved wildly and mischievously. Asher followed my game. She became the villain, preparing to capture and strip me. I walked away from him with my clothes half undone and looked at him as if I was terrified."Come here, My Baby girl." Asher walked away, grunting harshly. I felt that the more naughty he looked, the sexier he became. The game became more challenging as I managed to
Asher's PoVI'm at the office of the city's top lawyer. Daphne and I were taking care of the prenuptial agreement. All property before marriage belongs to each of them, and property after marriage will be jointly owned."Are you sure about your decision? The assets after marriage that are joint will cause you to lose the assets that you have acquired, let alone any losses. I suggest that the assets be separated." The lawyer gave me and Daphne some advice. Daphne and I had some time to negotiate. We finally agreed that the assets would be separated. Daphne said that she and I just needed the loyalty to support each other. In the future, if I suffered a loss or my company collapsed, Daphne's company would not be affected.We updated our wishes about the prenuptial agreement and discussed it as thoroughly as possible. Daphne and I continued to negotiate until we got what we wanted very carefully.After discussing the pre-nuptial agreement, Daphne and I went for a dress fitting. Daphne wa
Daphne's POVDad apologized to Asher because he couldn't control his temper and beat Asher up. I didn't see that Asher's temples were swollen from the punches my father had thrown. I thought Asher looked down because he was afraid of my father's anger. It turned out that he did it because he didn't want any misunderstanding between me and my father.Of course, my emotions exploded many times over. Who can stand to see their partner battered? I immediately accused my father of being the culprit, and he immediately apologized to Asher."I'm sorry. I'm sorry," Dad said to Asher."No problem," Asher replied.It was easy for Asher to forgive my father for making his face battered. Maybe Asher could accept it, but not me. I can't forgive you if you did this because you think you have power over Asher, and you can do whatever you want. But he denied all my accusations and said he did this purely because he was worried about my situation."You should have thought about the consequences of you
Daphne's PoVI was discharged after the knife wound from the robbery was just a scratch. Asher looked awkwardly at the doctor, who promised to keep what he saw a secret. But we were both embarrassed already.Asher went back to work. He forbade me from going out and traveling without a bodyguard. I objected. But this time, Asher didn't want to be contradicted. He said that his decision was inviolable. I gave in on the condition that all the bodyguards had to look sketchy while guarding me. Asher agreed and told them all to carry weapons. Again, I felt uncomfortable being rich and thought how easy it would be to be ordinary. Of course, my wish was severely criticized by Sherley, who called me an ungrateful person."If I were you, I'd have my bodyguards walk behind me and follow me wherever I go," he said with annoyance every time he had to listen to my outbursts that he always considered unreasonable."I'm not kidding, Sherley. This was all very annoying. I feel like there's CCTV everyw
Daphne's PoVThis is the first time I've seen Asher this panicked. I've never seen him this scared before. I love him a lot, but I didn't know that Asher was this weak when he lost the person he loved. Asher shamelessly cried over me in front of many people. Destroying his image of a manly man who was handsome, rich, and powerful.Asher didn't want to leave me, and when I told him to go home to get a change of clothes and buy some food, he refused. Asher sent someone to bring everything for both of us. He said that this hospital belonged to his future business partner. I asked who Asher referred to, and he promised to introduce me to Jamie and Josh.The room I was staying in was not like a typical hospital room that smelled of medicine and was full of white, bright lights that nauseated my eyesight. This room had automatic dimmable lighting. There was a fridge, a cupboard, a television, and a big sofa. The bed I was on wasn't a single-person bed either. It's more like a hotel room tha