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
Frans nodded. "Yes, I've made so many mistakes with you. Remember last month when we argued? And recently, I was harsh with you because you didn't want to accept our reception happening simultaneously with Gerald's. I didn't think about your feelings. I just..."Veronica covered Frans' mouth with her lips. She already knew where her husband's conversation was going. Veronica was really grateful to her mother-in-law who was willing to help her talk to Frans. So he understands what he wants.Not wanting to waste the opportunity, Frans kissed Veronica back. Take a gentle, deep sip. Break in and look for the wife's tongue which is supple and wet.As time went on, the kiss became deeper and more demanding. Because Frans has not received his rights from his wife for quite a long time. Because his and Veronica's relationship was quite cold since the fight one month ago. And now, Frans will finish everything.Reni, who wanted to call her son and daughter-in-law to dinner, could only shake her
While Gerald was busy shopping, he accidentally spotted Renald and Syella walking together, arm in arm. They seemed inseparable.Curious about their relationship, Gerald approached them and greeted them both.Surprised by Gerald's presence, Renald and Syella quickly tried to hide their awkwardness."How have you both been?" Gerald asked as they sat down at a cafe for a brief chat."As you can see, Ger, we're better than 'very good'," Renald replied."I can see and feel it. From your body language, I can already tell that there's happiness radiating from both of you.""Absolutely," Renald chimed in quickly. "Thanks to your wife, we've decided to get married right away. And now, Syella is two weeks pregnant. God has been so good; in less than two months, He has entrusted us with a child." He gently placed his hand on Syella's still-flat stomach.Gerald nodded, genuinely happy for Renald and Syella and the upcoming addition to their family. They were expecting a child before he, Frans, o
Gerald did the same, embracing his wife, and soon, they both drifted off to sleep to shake off the fatigue in their bodies.Today, Kirana came to her in-laws' house to meet Veronica. She was instructed by Reni to teach her beloved daughter-in-law how to groom herself. Reni didn't want Veronica to undergo a complete transformation; she just wanted to help her look her best.This decision was not without reason. Reni was fed up with her socialite friends making snide comments about Veronica. After all, her daughter-in-law was beautiful when properly groomed.As Kirana approached Veronica's partially open bedroom door, she was taken aback. Veronica was looking at herself in the mirror with various makeup tools spread out in front of her."It seems you've been learning in secret, dear. Alright then, starting today, I'll be the one to teach you," Kirana murmured. She then opened the door and greeted Veronica, "Hi... Veronica, how are you?""Sis-sister?" Veronica startled, nearly dropping t
When Veronica got separated from Frans, Yogi quickly approached and stopped her."Veronica, wait!" he called out, gripping Veronica's wrist."Yogi?" Veronica tried to release her wrist from Yogi's grasp. She needed to meet her two brothers-in-law quickly to catch up with Bianca at the hospital."Just wait for a moment, Veronica. I beg you," Yogi pleaded."Okay, five minutes," Veronica finally managed to free her wrist. "Go on.""I know this is entirely inappropriate because you're married now. But I want to tell you something, something I've kept inside for a long time. I should have had the courage to say it to you.""Yogi, don't beat around the bush. I don't like that. Just say it directly. I don't have much time. I...""I've fallen in love with you," Yogi cut her off abruptly."What? Are you crazy, Yogi? Can't you see I'm pregnant, and you're confessing your feelings to me now? You're aware I'm married, right? So why are you risking it?" Veronica explained."I know you're married n
"I've never cared about other people's feelings. I only care about you, the man I love," Veronica said as she wrapped her arm around Frans's, using his muscular arm as a pillow for her head. Not to provoke Yogi but because Veronica was genuinely tired right now."You're tired!" Frans embraced Veronica.Veronica nodded weakly. "Yes, I want to lie down right now. As you know, I can't stay away from the bed for too long," she teased."We'll wait until the doctor finishes examining Bianca. Then we'll go home," Frans replied, kissing the top of Veronica's head.Such moments were quite normal for Frans and Veronica, but not for Yogi. It hurt his heart to see the affection between the married couple."Family of the patient?" a doctor asked as he appeared at the door. "I'm her husband," Gerald quickly replied."We're her parents," Bianca's father added."Please come with me," the doctor instructed, and the three of them followed him into a nearby room, not far from the ICU.Inside his heart,