"Frans helped me break free from Syella's grip. But unintentionally, he pushed her, and in retaliation, Renald shoved Frans into the wardrobe. Frans's body hit the wardrobe's glass, and... well, that's what happened," Gerald explained.Bianca listened attentively, her gaze shifting between Gerald and the injuries he had sustained. His jaw appeared swollen and slightly discolored, and there were dried bloodstains around his mouth. This sight only fueled Bianca's emotions.***"Why has everything turned out like this? You have your issues, but it's the innocent ones who suffer," Bianca said, directing her stern gaze towards Syella and Renald."Do you think you can judge me?" Syella retorted."Oh, look who's talking!" Bianca retorted back, stepping closer to Syella and leaning in slightly. "This is all your fault. How could you so easily believe a man? How could you just let him in between your legs?" she taunted.Gerald, hearing Bianca's words, remained silent, letting the two women hav
"Thank you for your help, Doctor," Veronica whispered with her gaze still fixed on Frans. His usually handsome and vibrant face now appeared pale, as if there was not a drop of blood left in his robust body.Veronica's heart ached as she contemplated what might happen if Frans gave up on life."You have to hold on, Bi. You have to hold on for both of us. I'll never be able to live without you," Veronica sobbed, still holding Frans's hand tightly."Don't stop talking to the patient. So he can hear you. Someone is waiting for him to come back," said a doctor before leaving the room.Veronica nodded weakly, taking a brief moment to say, "Thank you again, Doctor.""Of course," the doctor replied before exiting Frans's hospital room, leaving Veronica to gaze at her husband's face.Outside the room, Bianca continued to offer support to Gerald. She kept assuring him that everything would be fine."If only I hadn't suggested that foolish idea. None of this would have happened. Veronica has al
Gerald appeared to be in worse condition. Beads of sweat soaked his body. Bianca had called and tried to awaken him several times, but there was no response at all.Finally, Bianca decided to gently tap Gerald's cheeks to wake him from his restless sleep, during which he had been mumbling and calling Frans' name."What's wrong with you?" Bianca asked. As soon as Gerald's eyes opened, his face looked pale, and his breathing was irregular."Frans..." Gerald muttered."Frans?" Bianca furrowed her brow. "What about Mr. Frans?""He... he...""Bianca, could you help me find some water?" Veronica interrupted from the doorway of Frans' room, cutting off Gerald's words."Of course, Vero. Wait here for a moment," Bianca replied while releasing her hold on Gerald."Thank you very much," Veronica smiled and went back into Frans' room."You wait here for a moment. I'll go find some water for Veronica." Without waiting for Gerald's approval, Bianca got up to look for water, probably in the cafeteri
Following Frans' message, Gerald had to quickly settle all the bills, including compensation for the hotel room, hospital expenses, and provisions for their journey to Jakarta.Once everything was taken care of, Gerald and Bianca returned to the hotel to finally get some rest. Bianca was determined not to engage in any activities at this point, as she was exhausted and sleep-deprived. Just imagine, it was already past 5 in the morning, and she hadn't slept at all."When we get to Jakarta, I'll go back to Singapore for a while. I need to retrieve some documents to apply for jobs here," Gerald explained while lying down, stretching his sore muscles. Sleeping sitting up wasn't ideal, especially after the nightmare that had haunted him."Are you sure about all of this? Starting a new life by letting go of everything?" Bianca asked, taking Gerald's hand in hers."I am. But there's just one thing that still scares me about taking this step.""Tell me.""Your father. I'm afraid he won't appr
Shall we have breakfast here, or at the hospital?" Gerald wiped the sweat off Bianca's forehead. With a position that is still overlapping and united. He was still reluctant to give up his union. Because tomorrow Gerald has to go home to Singapore. Of course he wouldn't be able to meet and make love with Bianca for quite a long time.With unsteady breathing, Bianca answered, "Just at the hospital. So we can eat with Veronica and Mr. Frans too." Started pushing Gerald's chest. So that you can escape from his power."Okay. We'll have breakfast at the hospital." He caught Bianca's hands and held them above her head. "I'm not finished yet." Move your hips again."You perverted uncle," grumbled Bianca.“I'm a pervert because of you and only you. So there's no harm in it, right?” he teased. For this game, Gerald will play slowly, while chatting with Bianca. To observe the girl's adorable face as it burned with the fire of desire, her junior's actions were so full and suffocating inside ther
Don't ask about Frans's reaction. His expression changed instantly, forced to revisit the past. How he had fought hard to protect her honor, but she had done the opposite—trying to get pregnant quickly, hoping it would change her father's mind. But, her father still rejected their relationship, and now she was pregnant. It was somewhat similar to his current situation."You're still thinking about Arinda?" Gerald patted Frans on the back while he observed his wife shopping with Bianca. Today, Gerald treated both girls to a shopping spree to celebrate the blessings they had received from their parents. It was also to cheer up Bianca, who was saddened by her sister's situation.Frans's face changed. He had been forced to revisit his own painful past, the girl he had once deeply loved marrying someone else. He couldn't help but hear the sounds of intimacy that night, which were utterly repulsive. That night, he had planned to propose to Arinda. Was it painful? Don't even ask. The wound s
The journey back for Frans, Veronica, Gerald, and Bianca was much longer than their trip there, taking almost two days. This was because only Gerald was driving, as Frans was still recovering and couldn't drive.For the time being, Gerald would stay in Jakarta to assist Frans and Veronica in resolving their issues, all while waiting for Bianca to finish her semester exams.After dropping off Frans and Veronica at their home, using Adrian's car, Gerald headed to the hospital to check on Arinda's condition and seek a solution for his future sister-in-law."Maybe you should go back to Frans's apartment," Bianca suggested, holding Gerald's hand, trying to dissuade him from meeting Arinda."Why?" Gerald asked, puzzled. When Frans and Veronica were around, Bianca had allowed him to go with them. Now, suddenly, she was stopping him.Bianca shook her head. "I don't want you to replace my sister's boyfriend and marry her," Bianca muttered. She had been wanting to convey this to Gerald for some
Frans held onto Veronica's hand. He was aware that what he was about to say would reopen old wounds for his wife."In that crowd, I saw Veronica crying while hugging her unconscious mother, who lay on the ground. Similarly, Veronica's father was in a similar condition to her mother."Frans closed his eyes. The memories of that day came flooding back, causing him immense pain, especially when he thought about how it affected Veronica."And, Mom, you should know that Veronica's mother passed away. Her father entrusted Veronica to me. That's why I married Veronica, so that her mother could rest peacefully," Frans summarized his story, trying to spare Veronica from the full details, as it was still a painful memory for her.Reni absorbed this information, realizing that Veronica's mother had passed away. She had been searching for Tiana everywhere but hadn't had a chance to thank her. Reni gazed at the photo of her and Tiana, reminiscing about their closeness. She shared all the details o