"Lex," Casandra whispered, quite startled as Alexander suddenly entered the room and lay down beside her, hugging her tightly."What happened outside that made you like this? Did some annoying neighbor bother you again?" Alexander shook his head. "Forgive me.""Forgive you for what?" Casandra asked, puzzled. She drew back and looked into Alexander's eyes, swearing that she didn't understand the direction of his words.Alexander sighed, leaning on his elbow, still gazing at Casandra. "I always belittled you with my hurtful words. Remember when you..."Casandra covered Alexander's mouth with her hand. "Enough, I don't want to discuss all of that. Let bygones be bygones. I want to look to the future with you, Lex. Don't bring up everything, as I never remember anything you did in the past.""But, Cas...""No 'buts.' I promise you, I've forgotten all of it, Lex." She sat up. "Now tell me, what's going on? What made you come here and apologize to me?"Alexander hugged Casandra's waist, bur
While Casandra was carrying out her daily activities in the village, such as washing cooking utensils, dirty dishes, and clothes in a nearby river, the women and girls of the village gathered there to chat and wash their belongings.At first, Alexander didn't allow her to join them because he didn't want to be left alone. However, when he wanted to join, Casandra stopped him, as there were no men present at the river.All the men in the village were busy in the fields or rice paddies. Besides, a worker named Robert had come to renovate their house and entrusted the building materials to a knowledgeable local.As a result, Alexander sat quietly at home, supervising and giving instructions on their tasks. While he was sitting on the terrace, a man approached.Alexander sighed heavily, welcoming the man who turned out to be Yones. Yones looked well-dressed in jeans and a tucked-in shirt, with neatly sty
"Lex, your phone is ringing!" Casandra called out, summoning Alexander who was changing clothes in the bathroom."Lex!" she called again, as Alexander didn't come out. Seeing Alexander's phone still ringing, Casandra grabbed it and brought it to the bathroom."Lex, it's your phone ringing!" Casandra called out once more, knocking on the bathroom door."Who's calling?" Alexander finally spoke up."There's no name, but it has been ringing three times in a row," Casandra replied.Alexander, who was busy rinsing the soap off his body, fell silent for a moment, trying to recall if he had any appointments with someone."Try answering it and tell them to call me back later," he instructed."Alright, Lex." Casandra prepared to slide the green logo to answer the call."Hello, good afternoon," she greeted.
"Tomorrow, I have to return to the city," Alexander placed his phone on the table, massaging his temples. Tired from arguing with Robert.Robert forced Alexander to go back today because there was an important meeting he couldn't miss. Alexander knew that the meeting was scheduled well in advance and it was only natural that Robert couldn't take over as he was the one required to attend it.So, reluctantly, Alexander had to leave for the city before the planned time."Alex, are you okay? Headache?" Casandra asked, placing a warm drink in front of Alexander. He requested it shortly after they arrived home.Therefore, Casandra hadn't unpacked the shopping items yet."Robert asked me to go back so that I can attend the meeting tomorrow morning. That means I have to leave today. Will you stay here or come with me?" Alexander asked.Honestly, he still wanted to st
"Now you can go meet Alexander. The twenty-four hours I've given you with him. So never betray me, even if it's just a kiss.""You must be crazy, Maxime. I am Alexander's wife. You're restricting even a simple kiss? Where is your conscience?" Cesilia asserted each word that came out of her mouth, while adjusting her dress."I don't care. Remember, if you so much as touch Alexander, I'll make your life difficult, Cesilia!" Maxime threatened, pointing his index finger at her."Fine, that means I can hug my husband." Cesilia confirmed.Maxime nodded, although he felt hurt knowing Cesilia would be in the arms of another man, even if it was her husband."I'll allow that, but not this." He brushed Cesilia's lips with his thumb. "Remember, your whole body belongs to me.""Whatever, then I'm leaving." Cesilia got up from Maxime's lap. But he stopped her and pulled he
Angry. Jealous. Casandra couldn't quite figure out what she was feeling. What was clear was that her chest felt like it was burning as she saw Alexander and Cesilia being affectionate like this.However, she tried to hide her mixed emotions and gracefully walked towards the wardrobe, ignoring Cesilia's presence as she now sat on Alexander's lap.As if nothing was happening in the room, Casandra began organizing the clothes inside the wardrobe. Her hands were trembling, cold sweat formed on her forehead, and she struggled to contain the tightness in her chest while taking out and moving the items from the suitcase into the wardrobe.Casandra had no intention whatsoever to even glance at Cesilia and Alexander sitting on the edge of the bed. It was as if she didn't have any feelings in her heart.It was as if Alexander and Cesilia were her masters."Please respect Casandra's presenc
"Alexander, I can explain everything to you." Cesilia hurriedly approached the bathroom door as soon as she saw Alexander coming out."What else do you want to explain to me when everything is already clear?" Alexander replied dismissively, walking away without paying attention to Cesilia.He quickly dressed to meet Frans and Robert downstairs. Honestly, Alexander still didn't want to discuss the matter with Cesilia at the moment.However, before Alexander could get his clothes from the wardrobe, Cesilia hugged him from behind."Alex, things are not as you imagine. It's not what you see. Behind those photos, there are many problems I'm facing, and as a husband, you should support me. Give me peace.""Support? Haven't I given enough attention and support all this time?"Alexander turned around, breaking Cesilia's embrace."It's not that...
"How are you, dear?" Lastri asked as soon as she saw Casandra coming with Meri. This was the second time she met her daughter since officially becoming Alexander's wife."I'm fine, Mom." Casandra reached for Lastri's hand and kissed the back of it."How about your father?" She looked at her first love, who was still lying in the hospital bed."Dad is getting better. If his condition continues to stabilize like this, he might be able to go home for outpatient care the day after tomorrow."Casandra pulled the corners of her lips closer to her father. "I hope so, I really miss Dad," she said, glancing back and forth between her mother and father."Your father also misses you, dear. Since he woke up until now, he's been asking about your whereabouts.""I miss Dad too." She held her father's hand, releasing the overwhelming longing she felt."