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There was no answer from Veronica. The girl just smiled and looked at her husband's handsome face, just waking up.

"Don't look at me like that!"

Veronica shook her head, “Let me see your face one last time. Because after this, I won't be able to see or touch you again."

Not long after, Veronica got up and left, leaving Frans still lying on the bed.

“Vero, darling. Do not go yet. Explain first what really happened. Do not go." Tried to sit up to reach Veronica. But, he didn't have the power to do it all. His body felt stiff and cold. He was out of breath and tried to move but nothing came of it.

“You deserve to be left behind, Frans. Because of your own stupidity you will again lose the woman you love."

Frans covered his ears and listened to a woman's loud voice and laughter.

The loud voice succeeded in making Frans open his eyes. The man's breath was ragged. Beads of sweat also came out to wet his entire body.

"You're finally awake," Adrian helped Frans sit up and handed him a