Amanda rounded her eyes and realized what she had said. "I had a bad dream," Amanda said, "I'm sorry."She wiped the sweat from her forehead, nervous about what to say. Right now, she was terrified of losing Alan and Alana.She would rather have her children taken away by her ex-husband than have them taken away by God. Amanda kept thinking about how to solve this problem. She was worried that Sonya had done it.There was one way for her to avoid this problem, which was to go away and disappear. However, her two children would not want to part with William because he was more than just a father to them."Oh my gosh, did you not pray first?" asked Alana, which made everyone laugh."I overslept," Amanda replied while holding her chest because she was relieved to have a reasonable excuse.Alana approached her mother. "Does your chest hurt?" The little girl looked worried as her mother looked weak.Amanda straightened up and took a deep breath. She smiled sweetly at her daughter. "I'm fin
"Why Uncle?" asked William as he hugged the children. "Your mother is Uncle's sister, so we can't get married."Alan and Alana did not know that William and Amanda were not siblings. All this time, he claimed to be Amanda's brother so that no one would accuse him of anything."So Uncle and Mom are like me and Alan?" Alana looked up at William. "But, why don't you have any pictures of you as a child?""We lived very simply back then, we didn't take pictures because we didn't have any money." William was forced to lie. There was no way he could tell the truth that he was the assistant to the twins' biological father.Had William not known Henry, perhaps he would not have refused if Alan and Alana wanted him to be a father to them. But, even if he didn't know Henry, there was no way he could know Amanda.Whatever the situation, William was happy to be able to protect the people his Boss loved. People who had helped him and raised his status. At least he could repay Henry's kindness to hi
"Hurry home!" Henry ordered his assistant. He knew that the assistant had news about Alana.The company was stable, and there were no problems. I was sure William would deliver the news about Alana and Amanda."Okay, boss. I'll be there in two hours," William said before hanging up.Yes, Amanda's house was currently outside the city. It was pretty close, but at least they were in different cities. That made William slightly more at ease even though Amanda and Sonya had met. Still, he was sure Sonya had yet to learn Amanda's new residence.William's goal in protecting Amanda and her children was to return the favor to Henry. However, as time passed, William felt he owned them. He had to protect them from anyone he perceived to be bothering Amanda."Where are you now?" asked Henry in surprise, "Are you visiting your brother?"When he asked permission to leave early, William didn't say anything to Henry that he was going out of town. Henry thought William needed to rest and permitted him
"Amanda, I have one request," William said after Alan and Alana left.William planned to bring Alana and Henry together so his Boss wouldn't keep looking for Amanda. He worried that Henry would find his ex-wife while Sonya followed him."What is it?" Amanda needed clarification. What exactly did William want? Was it because of her mistake in going to the old house without his permission or something else?"Let me take Alana to meet Henry's boss," William said, "The boss cannot be prevented, he will continue to look for you and Alana before he finds you."Amanda paused as she looked at William, then exhaled slowly. "I entrust Alana to you," she said with a smile.William had always cared for her, especially keeping secrets about her two children. She had no reason to doubt the man who had always been there for her in times of joy and sorrow.She was sure William would not jeopardize Alana, her little daughter, who was already very close to the man she called her excellent Uncle."You t
"I'm sorry, boss." William bowed his body. "I'm sorry if I've been presumptuous, but I have to remind you since you know very well who Miss Sonya is."William knew his attitude would make his Boss suspicious, but he had no choice but to stop his quest to find Alana.Henry leaned his body against the back of the chair while turning his work chair. "I leave everything to you," Henry said, "but try to bring Alana and me together in the near future. I don't know why I miss her so much."Henry's bond with Alana was strong. Ever since he saw the face of the little girl he hit, he could never calm down. Not just out of guilt but an endless longing."I'll bring Alana to you this weekend, I promise." William said confidently."Why are you so sure?" Henry straightened his body. "Have you met Alana or Amanda?""Not yet, Boss." William lied and would lie to his Boss about Alan and Alana until Amanda revealed the secret."Then, why are you so sure?"Henry suspected that William had often communica
"Maybe, Mrs. Amanda just wants to protect her husband's feelings," William replied, "protecting the feelings of our loved ones is very important to keep a relationship harmonious.""She never took care of my feelings when we were together. How can she be so sweet to her new husband now," Henry replied, "I wonder how good he is?""Mrs. Amanda's husband is a simple man. He is very kind and loves his wife and children very much."What was William's purpose in saying all that? What was clear was that Henry looked uneasy. And William couldn't help but smile at his jealous boss."Let's not talk about her husband anymore, it's very painful for me." Henry leaned back and massaged his temples. "Go away!""Yes, boss." William bowed respectfully, then left his boss's room.Elsewhere, Sonya was walking back and forth, thinking about how to catch Henry with Amanda. She would use that as evidence of her suspicions to her future in-laws so that she could get married to Henry.She still couldn't beli
"I'll bring Alana tonight." William said confidently, making Henry jealous. "The most important thing is not to let Miss Sonya break into the house."William didn't want the child and father's meeting to be canceled because of Sonya. He hoped Alana could feel the love of her biological father even though the child did not know the truth."Tell me, do you and Amanda actually communicate often?" Henry leaned closer to William. "I'm getting suspicious of you."Henry suspected William because his assistant said that he hadn't asked Amanda for permission to bring Alana to him. Still, suddenly, he said he would get Alana that very night.The handsome CEO stared at the assistant, facing forward without daring to look at him, who was standing next to the assistant.William tried to remain calm but replied without looking at his Boss. "Then I won't see Mrs. Amanda to ask permission to bring Alana."William would find another way to protect Amanda and her children so the Boss could not find out
"William ruffled Alana's hair, then asked, "Can we leave now?""Sure," Alana replied, "but I need to change first.""No need, this is fine too," William said, "you just bring a jacket so you don't get cold on the way, I think we'll get there in the evening.""Okay, Uncle." Alana hurried to get her jacket from the closet. Then she said goodbye to her twin brother. "Alan, I'll go first. You won't miss me," she said with a laugh.Alana looked very happy to be going out with William. The child had rarely played in crowded places since she moved home."I'll learn to be calmer in your absence." Alan glared with a crooked smile.As long as Alana was around, he couldn't draw in peace because his sister always commented on his drawings. Alana always set Alan to remove his favorite objects."Alan, Uncle's leaving first." William rubbed Alan's head. "What do you want to buy me to compensate for you not going on vacation?""Buy me a book and some colored pencils," Alan replied, to which William g
Mrs. Vena even knelt in front of Amanda. She spoke in a hoarse voice while looking down. "Amanda, please forgive me. I regret planning to take Alan and Alana from you. I realize your relationship with my grandson is important, which I never felt before."Amanda was stunned to hear Mrs. Vena's apology. She never expected that Mrs. Vena would kneel before her and apologize so sincerely. Her heart was filled with emotion and began to soften."I have seen your influence on my grandchild's life. I realize my mistake and promise not to separate you from them. You are a great mother, and my grandchildren need you. I ask that you forgive me."Amanda felt moved and wanted to give Mrs. Vena a second chance. She could see the genuine change in the woman's heart."Mrs. Vena," said Amanda understandingly, "I appreciate your apology. I also hope that we can improve our relationship in the future. Wake up!"Amanda stood up and helped her ex-in-law to get up. Even though the woman had done a lot of w
In a quiet living room, Henry sat on the sofa with a tense face and sharp eyes, looking at his mother. Beside him was Amanda."Why don't you bring my grandchildren?" Mrs. Vena asked, pretending to be excellent."Mom, we decided to get married again." Amanda got straight to the point. "I hope Mother will approve of us."Mrs. Vena was silent; she couldn't say a word. Even though Amanda had given birth to two grandchildren for her, she didn't want Amanda to be her second daughter-in-law because she didn't want to have a poor daughter-in-law.Henry smiled sarcastically, seeing his mother just silent and without saying a single word. "As I thought, Mom was nice to Amanda and just wanted to make her miserable."Amanda held Henry's hand so that the man wouldn't continue what he was saying."Amanda, we were fooled by this old woman. Do you still believe her?" Henry started the conversation in a firm tone."I'm sure Mom has changed, especially now that we have Alan and Alana. I'm sure your gue
Henry stood in front of Amanda. Expectant gazes turned to Amanda, who was sitting in front of him. Silence immediately enveloped the room; only the sound of the clock ticking on the wall could be heard in the ears of the four of them."It's been a long time since we lived apart, Amanda," Henry said tremblingly, trying to suppress his nervousness. "We've been through a lot together, and honestly, I can't live without you."Even though he felt nervous, Henry dared to propose to his ex-wife again in front of his assistant and secretary."We have been apart for so long, but my love for you has never changed. Even though you once hurt me because of a misunderstanding, the love in my heart never faded."Amanda looked at Henry with a face full of doubt. Her mind and heart were racing. Remembering the reasons behind their decision to separate made Amanda's heart cut like a dagger. She knows that mistakes and misunderstandings have ruined the love they once had."But..." Amanda looked down; sh
William arrived at his house after Mr. Anderson came home. He ran into Henry, who was going home."Boss, when are you arriving?" William asked."Where are you from?" Instead of answering, Henry asked his assistant again."I ...." William stopped speaking when the cell phone in his pocket rang non-stop. William reached into it and looked at his cell phone screen. "Mr Jo? Looks like there is important information," said William to Henry.Willy answered a call from the butler at the Boss's house."Sir, there is important information about the old lady," said Mr Jo from behind the telephone."We'll go there now. Let's talk at home.""Are you back, sir?""Boss and I are home," answered William, "we'll be there soon."William hung up the phone immediately. "Boss, I'll change clothes first. We're going to your house now.""Your clothes are wet; where have you been?" Henry was surprised to see that his assistant's clothes were wet."It was raining there. I got caught in the rain when I got ba
"Thank you, darling." William kissed Tiara's hand many times."Darling?" Tiara was surprised. "We are not married yet.""We can start getting used to it now." William looked at Tiara with a smile. He didn't expect the final choice to fall on the boss's secretary. "I promise to treat you well."Tiara smiled while muttering to herself. 'Hopefully, my decision is not wrong.'Meanwhile, at William's house, Amanda and their children had just arrived home after returning from abroad."Mom, why don't good father come home with us?" Alana asked while leaning her body against the back of the chair."There are jobs that only a good father can do. So, he has to come back earlier than us." Henry tried to explain to his daughter even though he didn't know what important business it was, which made William so in a hurry to return."Good father has a lot of work; now, we are always accompanied by Henry's father. So it's not lonely anymore even though we rarely see good fathers." Alan began to feel c
"I'll get you some drinking water first; Boss must be thirsty." Tiara became increasingly nervous. "Please come in!"Tiara opened the door wide and rushed into the living room. William followed Tiara into her house."Please sit down, Boss! I'll get you a drink first."Tiara immediately went to the kitchen to get drinking water. Arriving in the kitchen, Tiara slumped and sat on the floor."Oh my God, what should I do?" Tiara held her chest while sitting cross-legged on the floor.A few minutes later, she woke up and stood up after calming down. Then, Tiara brought a glass of water for William."Please drink, Boss!"'She was in the kitchen for ten minutes but only brought me water. What was she doing in the kitchen all that time?' thought William.William took the drinking glass provided by Tiara. He drank all the water because he was also nervous."Do you want more water, Boss?" Tiara asked when William put the empty glass on the table."Yes, but it would be even better if it had taste,
Tiara sat in the living room, her right hand holding her cell phone and her left hand holding her chest. Tiara felt nervous, and her heart was pounding. She didn't know what to say.Her Boss was a man who was cold towards women. William couldn't joke with her like that, but Tiara was still confused. Did she hear wrong or what?"Tiara... did you hear what I said?" William confirmed that the telephone line was still connected."Yes, Boss.""Tiara, I have thought about this very seriously. I have known you long and am sure you are the right person to be my wife."Tiara felt her heart beat faster when she heard William's words. She couldn't think what she would say to her Boss.'It turns out I didn't hear wrong,' said Tiara to herself."Tiara, I need your opinion."William needs answers from Tiara. He couldn't continue talking about his plans while Tiara kept quiet."Sorry, Boss, but what do you mean by the right person?" Finally, Tiara dared to speak to William.William took a deep breat
After Mrs. Vena and Mr. Oeberon went home, Amanda took the children into their room to rest. Meanwhile, William and Henry were still in the living room.Henry sat opposite William. His face was worried when he saw his mother suddenly being very kind to her former daughter-in-law, Amanda."William," Henry called, then exhaled roughly. "I'm still unsure about my mother," he said quietly.His assistant, William, frowned. "What do you mean, Boss?""William, you have to do an investigation about my mother," Henry said in a serious voice. "I felt there was something wrong with her attitude towards Amanda."William looked at Henry in surprise. "But, Boss, may I know the reason behind this request? Does Boss know that Mrs. Vena has evil plans for the Twins?"Henry took a deep breath before answering. "I'm sure she won't hurt Alan or Alana, but she's planning something evil for Amanda. I can't trust my mother because she hates Amanda so much."William nodded in understanding. "Yes, Boss. I wil
"Amanda, have the children met their grandmother?" William changed the subject. He didn't know what to answer at all because he didn't have any female friends."Not yet," answered Amanda, "we will meet here today. Maybe soon...." Amanda's words stopped when she heard the bell ring in William's apartment. "That's probably them.""I'll open the door first." William rushed to open the door, and sure enough, Mrs. Vena and Mr. Oeberon came. "Please come in, sir, ma'am."William took a few steps back to give way to his boss's parents."William, please help me so that my two grandchildren don't hate me," said Mrs. Vena quietly. He was worried that Alan and Alana would be angry with her for trying to harm her two grandchildren.Amanda had allowed her ex-mother-in-law to meet Alan and Alana, but the woman was only ready to meet today. William must also assist because Amanda knows her husband and children will not defend her."Don't worry, Amanda never instilled hatred towards anyone in the hea