Two days after Nicp left. Celine parked her car on the side of the road near a small cafe. She found Nico's location through the tracking app still installed on her phone. Her hands gripped the steering wheel, her heart pounding as she gazed at the café through the windshield. She was determined to get over her ego and have a heart-to-heart talk with Nico. However, what she saw inside left her transfixed.From the window of the cafe, Nico was sitting with a woman. The woman was Elissa. They seemed to be talking seriously, and soon after, Elissa hugged Nico tightly. The hug looked so intimate in Celine's eyes. She felt her chest tighten. Her breath was held. "So it's true, they are in a relationship?" thought Celine, her body feeling weak. She bit her lip, trying to hold back her tears from falling. She had come with the hope of making things right, but the sight destroyed all the courage she had gathered.Inside the cafe, Nico looked down, a grim look on his face. "I'm tired, Lis,"
That morning, the company where Nico worked was busy. Employees milled around with files and laptops in hand. In the large meeting room, Celine had just arrived with her team for an important meeting. She wore an elegant ivory-white suit that made her look authoritative. As she walked towards the room, her eyes accidentally met the figure of Nico who was standing near the stairs. Nico was wearing a light blue shirt that was rolled up at the sleeves, looking serious as he was reading a document. In that instant, Celine's heart was in turmoil. She wanted to greet Nico, but her pride held her back."Nico," she muttered to herself, hoping he would notice her presence.However, Nico only gave her a glance, then turned around and continued his work without saying a word. Nico's cold demeanor made Celine's chest feel tight. Anger mixed with disappointment began to rule her mind. "Do I really not matter to him anymore?" she thought, biting her lower lip to hold back her irritation.A few hou
Today is a weekend day. Nico is walking alone in the aisle of a large toy store. The atmosphere is so crowded. Nico's face looked serious, but there was a small smile as he imagined Calvin's face would light up with happiness when he received his gift. After getting his first paycheck from his new job, Nico felt this was the right thing to do. However, the small smile on his face vanished instantly when his eyes caught a very familiar figure. Bryan. The man was standing not far from where Nico was, picking through the toys on the shelf. Nico frowned. "What is he doing here?" he thought. However, before Nico could turn around or dodge away, Bryan had already noticed him."Oh, Nico." Bryan smiled slightly as he walked over. His hand held a box of toy cars.Nico didn't answer, just looked at Bryan coldly."Shopping for Calvin?" Bryan started the conversation in a friendly tone, but there was something in his voice that made Nico feel uncomfortable."Yeah," Nico replied briefly, not inte
Late at night, Celine finally could no longer bear the feelings of guilt and worry that were mixed in her heart. She reached for her cell phone and searched for Nico's name in the contact list. Her finger hesitated before she finally pressed the call button. On the other end, Nico's cell phone vibrated on the small table in his apartment. Nico was sitting with his head bowed, staring at the floor unfocused. The sound of his cell phone rang out loudly amidst the silence, making him look up. He saw Celine's name on the screen. His heart seemed to be cut again, but he didn't want to face the conversation right now.After letting the phone ring for a while, Nico picked it up and simply said, "Why?" his voice sounded flat, emotionless.Celine tried to hold back her irritated tone, but she couldn't hide her frustration. "Nico, why didn't you come? Calvin waited for you all day. He even slept hugging his doll because he was disappointed!"Nico was silent for a moment, swallowing his bitter-
"Celine, this is Ruby. She is my lover, my future wife."It was like being struck by lightning in broad daylight when Celine heard from the mouth of Nicolas - her husband - that the beautiful woman was his girlfriend. Celine was shocked beyond belief. In front of her stood Nicolas holding hands with a beautiful woman he had never met before. The woman smiled sweetly at her, as if she didn't feel the slightest bit guilty."Your lover? Your future wife?" repeated Celine in a trembling voice. "Yes, Celine. She is my future wife!" said Nicolas firmly. Celine shook her head in disbelief at the surprise given by her husband on the day of their fifth wedding anniversary. Since earlier, Celine had been busy in the kitchen preparing a special dinner with her husband. Celine had even prepared a small surprise for her husband. But everything got messy.Earlier, Nicolas had told her that he would be leaving early because he had something to say. And then...?! Nicolas comes home with another
Celine was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at her wedding photo album with Nicolas. She still couldn't believe that it was the fifth anniversary of their marriage, and last night her husband had brought another woman into the house."I will try to survive for the sake of the child that has grown in my womb," Celine whispered, her eyes looking sad. Since last night, she had never stopped crying.Then Celine heard the sound of footsteps. When she turned her head towards the door, she saw Ruby standing in the doorway. Ruby's smile looked mocking. "Celine, I want to talk," Ruby said sarcastically, the woman stepped closer to Celine. Celine closed her wedding photo album and stood up. Celine ventured to look at Ruby with her swollen eyes. "What's wrong, Ruby?" asked Celine trying to smile in front of the woman who became her husband's lover. Ruby scrunched up her waist, her smile looking sardonic. "I want you to move out of the main room. I will sleep in this room. This room is
"I will not go. And I will make my husband retract his words. In the end, Nico will definitely keep me as his wife. Because I -""Enough, Celine!" snapped Mrs. Maria cutting Celine off."Why, Mom?" asked Celine with a faint smile. "Are you afraid?" "Already... already!" said Nicolas, "We'll see, ma'am, if Celine will be able to prove what she said!" Nicolas challenged Celine. "We'll see," Celine said, pulling up a chair and getting up to go upstairs.Nicolas held one hand of Ruby who was sitting next to him. "You don't have to think about what he said, darling. I will still make you my wife," Nicolas said reassuringly. "Yes, Nico, I believe you," Ruby said. Madame Maria and Mr. Morgan could only hope that Celine would give up and walk away from their son's life. "Nico, you should just ask Celine to prepare your wedding party with Ruby," Mrs. Maria suggested, hoping that this way, Celine would give in. "Well, mom's right, dear. Celine should take care of our wedding. Then we can
At seven in the evening, Nico had just gotten home from work. Celine, who was waiting for him, immediately greeted him with a warm smile, even though she was not in a good mood. "You must be tired, honey," Celine said gently. Nicolas only replied with a brief nod, his face looking irritated. Celine tried to keep smiling, even though her heart was hurting even more. Not long after, Ruby appeared from the direction of the living room with a big smile. "Honey..." Nico immediately embraced and kissed Ruby passionately on the lips in front of Celine.Celine looked down, trying to hide the pain that was increasingly squeezing her heart. "Oh my God... make me strong," Celine whispered. After removing the kiss, Nico looked at Celine coldly. "Celine, I have a task for you."Celine raised her face, trying to remain calm. "What is it, Nico?""I want you to organize my wedding party with Ruby," Nico said dispassionately.Celine was dumbfounded. "Nico, that's impossible. I don't want to." Ce
Late at night, Celine finally could no longer bear the feelings of guilt and worry that were mixed in her heart. She reached for her cell phone and searched for Nico's name in the contact list. Her finger hesitated before she finally pressed the call button. On the other end, Nico's cell phone vibrated on the small table in his apartment. Nico was sitting with his head bowed, staring at the floor unfocused. The sound of his cell phone rang out loudly amidst the silence, making him look up. He saw Celine's name on the screen. His heart seemed to be cut again, but he didn't want to face the conversation right now.After letting the phone ring for a while, Nico picked it up and simply said, "Why?" his voice sounded flat, emotionless.Celine tried to hold back her irritated tone, but she couldn't hide her frustration. "Nico, why didn't you come? Calvin waited for you all day. He even slept hugging his doll because he was disappointed!"Nico was silent for a moment, swallowing his bitter-
Today is a weekend day. Nico is walking alone in the aisle of a large toy store. The atmosphere is so crowded. Nico's face looked serious, but there was a small smile as he imagined Calvin's face would light up with happiness when he received his gift. After getting his first paycheck from his new job, Nico felt this was the right thing to do. However, the small smile on his face vanished instantly when his eyes caught a very familiar figure. Bryan. The man was standing not far from where Nico was, picking through the toys on the shelf. Nico frowned. "What is he doing here?" he thought. However, before Nico could turn around or dodge away, Bryan had already noticed him."Oh, Nico." Bryan smiled slightly as he walked over. His hand held a box of toy cars.Nico didn't answer, just looked at Bryan coldly."Shopping for Calvin?" Bryan started the conversation in a friendly tone, but there was something in his voice that made Nico feel uncomfortable."Yeah," Nico replied briefly, not inte
That morning, the company where Nico worked was busy. Employees milled around with files and laptops in hand. In the large meeting room, Celine had just arrived with her team for an important meeting. She wore an elegant ivory-white suit that made her look authoritative. As she walked towards the room, her eyes accidentally met the figure of Nico who was standing near the stairs. Nico was wearing a light blue shirt that was rolled up at the sleeves, looking serious as he was reading a document. In that instant, Celine's heart was in turmoil. She wanted to greet Nico, but her pride held her back."Nico," she muttered to herself, hoping he would notice her presence.However, Nico only gave her a glance, then turned around and continued his work without saying a word. Nico's cold demeanor made Celine's chest feel tight. Anger mixed with disappointment began to rule her mind. "Do I really not matter to him anymore?" she thought, biting her lower lip to hold back her irritation.A few hou
Two days after Nicp left. Celine parked her car on the side of the road near a small cafe. She found Nico's location through the tracking app still installed on her phone. Her hands gripped the steering wheel, her heart pounding as she gazed at the café through the windshield. She was determined to get over her ego and have a heart-to-heart talk with Nico. However, what she saw inside left her transfixed.From the window of the cafe, Nico was sitting with a woman. The woman was Elissa. They seemed to be talking seriously, and soon after, Elissa hugged Nico tightly. The hug looked so intimate in Celine's eyes. She felt her chest tighten. Her breath was held. "So it's true, they are in a relationship?" thought Celine, her body feeling weak. She bit her lip, trying to hold back her tears from falling. She had come with the hope of making things right, but the sight destroyed all the courage she had gathered.Inside the cafe, Nico looked down, a grim look on his face. "I'm tired, Lis,"
That morning, Nico sat in the living room with his suitcase beside him. He had completed all the preparations. The divorce papers had been signed last night, just waiting for Celine's signature. His heart was still heavy, but he knew that this was the best decision-for him, for Celine, and maybe for Calvin too.Celine came down the stairs with an expressionless face. She wore her usual work suit, looking elegant but cold. She walked slowly towards Nico without looking directly at him. Calvin was behind Celine, his face full of confusion and sadness.Nico stood up, trying to smile even though his heart was aching. "Celine," he called softly, handing her the document in his hand. "This is the letter. All you have to do is sign it. After that, everything is done."Celine accepted the document without speaking. She just looked down, staring at the white paper that marked the end of everything. Celine's hand trembled slightly, but she hid it well. "I'll sign later," she said briefly.Nico
That night, Nico sat in the corner of the room, staring at the back of Celine who stood with her back to him. She was busy with her laptop, but Nico could tell her focus wasn't really there. The atmosphere in the room was cold and tense, although the dim lights gave the impression of warmth. Nico clasped his fingers tightly, trying to find the strength to say what he had been thinking all night."Celine," Nico finally called out. His voice was calm but deep, carrying a weight that was hard to explain.Celine turned her head briefly. "What's wrong?" she asked coldly, though there was a hint of hesitation behind her tone.Nico took a deep breath. He stood up from his chair and walked over, standing about two meters away from Celine. "I want to talk. One-on-one."Celine closed her laptop slowly, looking at Nico with a flat expression. "Alright, just talk. I'll listen."Nico bit his lower lip, his heart at war with himself. However, he knew he had to finish this. If not now, when?"Celine
Nico came out of his office building with hesitant steps. He saw Elissa waving from behind the wheel of his car. She looked excited, as always. "Come on, Nico! Don't tell me you've changed your mind," Elissa said as she opened her car window. Nico smiled faintly, trying to shake off the uncomfortable feeling that came over her. "No, I'm coming," she replied as she got into the car. Along the way, Elissa told stories cheerfully. About her work, about her vacation plans abroad, and a little about Nico's life. But Nico only listened while occasionally smiling or nodding. "Today you should really rest, Nico. No topics about domestic matters, okay?" Elissa said as she glanced at him playfully. "Okay, boss," Nico replied with a small chuckle. Before long, they arrived at a popular restaurant. Nico didn't pay attention to the name of the restaurant, just followed Elissa's steps inside. However, as he stepped further into the room, his eyes were immediately drawn to a table in t
That morning, Nico woke up earlier than usual. After making sure Calvin was ready for school, he hurried downstairs without saying much. At the dining table, Celine had already prepared breakfast. "Nico, have breakfast first. I've made hot tea too," Celine said in a low voice, trying to be friendly. Nico paused for a moment at the door, but didn't turn around. He sighed, then said briefly, "I'm not hungry," before exiting the house without looking at Celine. Celine stood there, staring at the closed door. She wrung her hands, feeling something empty inside her. "What did I do..." she muttered softly. Calvin, who was sitting at the dining table, looked at his mother in confusion. "Mommy, why doesn't Daddy want to eat with us?" he asked innocently. Celine tried to smile even though her heart felt heavy. She gently rubbed Calvin's head. "Daddy's in a hurry, sweetie. He said he had an important meeting this morning." Calvin gave a small nod, but his face looked disappointed. "
That night, Nico and Calvin arrived at the mansion. Calvin ran inside, heading straight for his room, while Nico stood on the terrace, looking up at the dark sky with an equally heavy heart. "Celine must still be with Bryan," he muttered softly. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his increasingly chaotic thoughts. Meanwhile, in another location, Celine had just finished her meeting with Bryan. They exited the building together, and Bryan offered to take Celine home. "I can go home by myself, Bryan," Celine gently refused as she opened her car door. However, before she could get into the car, someone's hand pulled her arm firmly. Celine was startled and turned around. "Elissa?" Elissa stood in front of her with a face full of emotion. "I can't keep quiet anymore seeing all this, Celine. You think Nico deserves to be treated like this? Wasn't your revenge in the past enough?" Celine frowned, trying to pull her hand away. "I don't know what you're talking about. And this