Shienna woke up with an aching body that made her reluctant to leave the bed. Instead, she pulled the covers up and lay still until she heard a knock on the door."Mrs. Sanders, are you awake? I've prepared your breakfast and vitamins. You have a check-up at the gynecologist today, and... you'll be doing yoga in the gym today with a maternity yoga trainer and Mr. Sanders," said the woman from outside.Hearing the assistant's explanation, Shienna was forced to get up and open the door for her. "Why don't you come in?" she asked."I'm afraid you're not awake yet, ma'am.""I'm awake now," Shienna replied as she stepped towards the dining table where breakfast and everything she needed was served. "Could you repeat my schedule for today, Elea?"Elea nodded, then repeated what Shienna had asked earlier while calmly enjoying the food in front of her, and once again, she couldn't finish it all.Shienna was silent for a moment as if she was thinking about something. However, a moment later, s
Shienna woke up and realized that it was past seven in the evening. She scrambled to her feet and checked the room outside and found no Bryan there."How could I have fallen asleep? What about the yoga instructor?" she muttered, rushing to put on her sleeping robe and head over to Bryan, but decided against it when she remembered what happened when she came to the 21st floor that night. "Uh, no! Forget it. It's late anyway. There's no way I'm doing pregnancy exercises at this time of night."Shienna was still standing in front of the elevator when the elevator doors suddenly opened, and a scantily clad woman was standing there. Without excusing herself, she stepped into the room and sat down on the sofa."Can you call Bryan? I have an appointment with him," the woman said, giving orders to Shienna, who looked disheveled as she had just woken up after sleeping since noon."Who are you dare to command me? Don't you know me?" asked Shienna, looking annoyed."Do I know you? I'm... you kno
Bryan entered Shienna's room and found no one in the room. The door was open. Bryan approaches, thinking that Shienna is relaxing inside, but he sees nothing, including her clothes.He was wide-eyed in disbelief. Shienna had never said anything before, so he was sure that she must have agreed to the agreement she had signed. However, given the circumstances, Bryan thought she must have been trying to escape.Bryan rushed out and took the public elevator so that he was now on the first floor and headed to the front desk to see if the staff had seen Shienna leave."We did see Mrs. Sanders walking around with a large bag a few minutes ago, but we assumed she was doing it with your permission, sir.""Damn it! What a spoiled brat! What is she doing?" muttered Bryan angrily. He then hurried to find Shienna's whereabouts, which he was sure must not be too far away. He then called the bodyguard he had hired to guard Shienna. "What have you been doing that you didn't know my wife was gone?!"B
A ray of light burst through the gap in the curtains, making Shienna blink and stretch before getting up slowly. She surveyed the room she was in, and her brow furrowed. "I'm not in my room?" she muttered. "This is that bastard's room. Why am I here?" Shienna put on her sleeping robe and went outside, finding Bryan asleep on the couch with the television on. Shienna turned off the big screen and checked the dining table. There was nothing there. The servants must have been preparing the food. She learned many new things Since living with Bryan, one of which was that the kitchen in each of their penthouses was a dry kitchen, which they used to prepare simple meals. As for the big dishes, they processed them in the central kitchen located on that floor as well. Right near the elevator. Shienna unconsciously admired the design of the building she was living in. She wondered how long Bryan had been building his business to own the magnificent skyscraper that was his apartment business.
"Ah! It hurts, Bray... can't you take it slow? You look so horny. Can't those women satisfy you, hm?" asked Shienna with her face flushed from the hangover.The question that came out of Shienna's mouth stunned Bryan momentarily, confirming what she was saying. If that was the case, then so what? Not being sexually satisfied didn't mean Bryan would take it out on the woman who had broken his heart, no matter how big the urge was.He finally tied Shienna's hands again and got off the bed after he had finished everything."Bryan! What are you doing? Where are you going? Let go of me, you bastard!" Shienna screamed as she kicked around, trying to put up a fight so she could hit Bryan, but he was easy to dodge."I'll let you go after the drug wears off. In the meantime, hang in there, okay? I'll go first. Oh, yes. Since you're not wearing any clothes yet, I'll lock the door, make sure no one will take advantage of the situation, and... even if you manage to escape, don't open the door to
"Mr. Sanders, wait!" A woman stumbled over Bryan's hurried steps and was forced to stop as she stood before him. "What is it again, Tamara?" "I'm sorry, sir. But Mr. Hashimoto wants to see you right now." "Tsk! Tell him I can't see him right now. I have more important business to attend to." "But, sir—" "Tamara, just do what I say. I'm your boss, and I don't take no for an answer. Don't fall for any of his threats because I'll deal with him later." Bryan left his assistant alone while he rushed to the parking lot and drove like a maniac. He did not understand why he should care about the condition of the woman who had broken his heart. Maybe it wasn't Shienna he cared about right now, but the baby Shienna was carrying and everything that happened today made him unable to stop thinking about her. Bryan tried to call Shienna's cell phone, but it only connected to voicemail, making him even more anxious. "Where did you go, brat?" muttered Bryan as he continued to pick up speed.
"You must wait for Mr. Sanders to arrive, Mr. Hashimoto. You cannot do this without his permission." Several employees attempted to block a man from entering Bryan's office just as Bryan arrived.Bryan quickly met the man and came face-to-face with him after trying to avoid him for so long."Let him in," Bryan said, gesturing for his guest to follow him. "Have a seat and tell me the purpose of your visit, Jun. I don't have much time.""Oh... is that how you greet your old friend, Bryan? You ignored all emails and proposals I gave you.""I already gave you an answer.""And I made it clear that I do not accept rejections." Jun Hashimoto raised his voice when he heard Bryan's statement, which sounded like Bryan was avoiding him. "You owe me, Sanders. Don't forget that.""How much do you want?""Woho... the billionaire is very brave. You could lose everything if you ask me for the amount, Sanders. Are you sure you can afford it?""You know it for sure."BRAKK!"Don't test my patience, Bry
Bryan woke up from a few hours of sleep because all night, he had been looking everywhere for Shienna. He scratched his face roughly, recalling Jun's words that kept him up all night and sleeping when the rooster crowed.He got up discouragedly. There had been no word from Shienna for two days, ever since she left the police officers and detectives investigating her penthouse. Had Shienna arranged a scheme to escape from Bryan?No, no, no ... Bryan couldn't believe that Shienna would do that. He got up, and his footsteps were erratic, heading to the study, then sitting down to stare around the room. There was a feeling of resentment rushing through his chest that made Bryan think of Shienna again.Where was Shienna right now? Was it true that someone had kidnapped her? Or was it her wish to leave?If someone tried to harm her, there was only one possibility: Jun Hashimoto. Only that man, because Selena wouldn't do that because she couldn't even hurt an ant.Not long after, a woman, on
"What happened to you, Shie? Let's go back to the room, hold on." Bryan held his wife, who no longer had the strength to resist, even to get away when once again the scent of Bryan's body disturbed her.She surrendered when Bryan laid her down on the bed and quickly grabbed her cell phone to call Ryan Karl."Yes, Bryan. My friend is already on his way. He called a few minutes ago. Please wait."Before they could finish their conversation, one of the servants knocked on the door and informed them that a doctor was waiting outside. Bryan asked the waiter to let the doctor in and conduct an immediate examination."Do you have nausea and vomiting almost every day?" the doctor asked as he placed a stethoscope on Shienna's chest and checked her pulse."Yes. Even like all the time. I don't like the smells I liked before and I think my sexual desire has decreased since then. I don't know," Shienna replied, throwing a look at her husband who was paying attention to every detail the doctor was
Bryan is still thinking about Amara after Edward's men surrounded and crashed her car into flames. However, there has been no further news regarding the incident so Edward concludes that Amara must have died on the spot.Meanwhile, Shienna didn't know anything about it. Bryan didn't want his wife to become agitated and think badly of Edward."Why do you look so nervous?" asked Shienna as she hugged Bryan from behind. "Did Ed tell you something bad?""Yes. But I wasn't thinking about that. I was just wondering what if we had another baby?" asked Bryan, who continued to look at Shienna with a loving gaze.Shienna was no longer afraid of having a baby, but would she be able to bear it if it was only their child who finally accompanied her through old age?Wouldn't it be a good idea to have something that came from Bryan so that she could remember him when he was gone?Bryan began their sacred ritual, fondling Shienna who never bored or tired him. Shienna is his strength, so even at his w
Two months later... Shienna and Bryan were recovering from surgery. Bryan looked much better, and Ryan stated he was in good shape. Ryan gave him a lot of advice to appreciate what he had, including his health. However, there was something he did not tell Bryan but only Shienna. "Regarding the condition of the kidneys and other organs, I can say there is no problem. However, the test results show that his lupus is still active, and I advise him to stay on medication." "Won't that affect the condition of her kidneys? Logically speaking, his new kidneys are no longer the same as his, especially after the surgery. That means his condition will deteriorate at any time, right?" Shienna's face began to stiffen. Especially after seeing the response from Ryan, her body felt boneless. "You mean he'll still be going?" Ryan's silence made Shienna draw her conclusions about Bryan's condition. God only knew what condition Bryan would be in after this. He might survive, or he might not. Shien
Bryan finally agreed and immediately called Edward and he arrived with Jennifer. Neither of them spoke while waiting for Bryan and Shienna's surgery to go smoothly. The nurse came out of the operating room several times, which was when Edward asked how Shienna and Bryan were doing.A few hours passed, the light at the top of the operating door lit up in green, meaning the operation was complete. Edward got up and immediately saw the doctor who had just left the room. Ryan and several specialists who helped with the operation, looked hurried then only Ryan finally stopped for a moment to answer his friend's anxiety."How is he, Ryan?" asked Edward with a worried look that he couldn't hide. This was Bryan's second time having surgery and it always managed to make him so anxious."The surgery went well, we're just waiting for Bryan and Shienna to wake up.""Please put them in the same room, it will speed up their recovery," Jennifer requested to which Ryan immediately replied with a nod
Shienna was on a fast-moving gurney in a semi-conscious state. She had been unconscious for some time after the doctor arrived and found her covered in blood with a penknife stuck in her right side. She could see the bright lights shining on her, and her eyes felt the glare. She closed her eyes for a moment, unable to bear the aches and pains in her waist and heavy eyes. "Shienna, open your eyes. Stay conscious. Shienna!" She kept hearing that voice calling her name. She had no idea where she was, but at a glance, she knew it was Ryan who was nearby. "Bryan..." Shienna murmured in a low voice. "Where is my husband?" "I'll let him know soon." Ryan was about to leave, but Shienna quickly grabbed his sleeve. "Please, don't say anything to him. Do the transplant now without telling him my condition. Can you do it?" "Uhm, Shie—" "Please, please... I'll survive. I promise. But Bryan won't get the same chance a second time. Please, Doc." Ryan turned to Shienna, who was also lo
Bryan had asked his confidant to check the locker, as Shienna had informed him, and found many things there. However, he agreed to keep Jun's files and belongings safe with a discreet guard. He had to ensure that Jun would release Edward from his charges. Jun eventually dropped the charges against Edward, saying that he had wrongly accused Edward while what happened to him was purely an accident. He also paid a high-ranking police officer who handled the case to acquit Edward. Edward was paroled today. Jennifer picked Edward up, but she and Bryan were reluctant to leave as they had other matters. Although Jun had withdrawn his charges, the case they were about to report was related to him. "I found this in Shienna's penthouse and my mom's room. I can't be sure who it belongs to because it's too small to check. Shienna said that gems like this are usually accessories or nail ornaments." Edward looked at the object in Bryan's hand before handing it to the police. "Why didn't
All eyes were wide and fixed on the woman standing before Bryan. There were no visible wounds, but then she was clutching a part of her body that was oozing fresh blood. Nearly staggering, Bryan scrambled to free himself from the man holding him, then rushed over to support his wife. "Shienna!" He called out her name in dismay, checking where on her body the gunshot had hit but found only a wounded arm. He took off his jacket and wrapped the wound. "Hold this tight, okay?" He let go of Shienna, who could sit up well because there were no severe injuries, which allowed Bryan to take care of other things he should have done earlier. He rushed at Jun, grabbing the man's windpipe and making him almost out of breath. "I should have finished you a long time ago, asshole! I let you live because of that lying bitch of yours. She seemed to pamper you so much that she was willing to lie and sleep with many men. To save you." Jun tried to shake off Bryan's hand, which kept a firm grip
Shienna arrived at her old home, as she had left Bryan early in the morning, and when she entered the house, she found no one but a few women working in the wet kitchen in the back building. She checked the other rooms, but nothing. There was no sign of Bryan anywhere. "Are you looking for Mr. Sanders, ma'am?" asked one of the servants who had noticed Shienna pacing back and forth with a confused look since arriving home. "Yes. Do you know where he is? Did he leave a message for me?" "Mr. Sanders just said he had some business to attend to and asked you to have lunch first. He'll be back as soon as everything is done." Hearing the waiter's words, Shienna grew even more anxious. She wondered what kind of trouble Bryan was in that he wouldn't let her know. Bryan hadn't contacted her either. He must have panicked when he couldn't find her anywhere, but why wasn't he bombarding her with calls and messages? Shienna decided to wait despite her current feelings. Bryan was so weak
Bryan's car stopped in the courtyard of a building that should have been familiar to Shienna. However, Bryan initially blindfolded Shienna, not wanting his wife to know where they were going. Bryan helped Shienna down and walked until they arrived at a courtyard that had previously been an empty lot. Now, several construction workers were building a magnificent building that Bryan was sure would make Shienna happy if she knew about it. He removed Shienna's blindfold and showed her the building, which had reached 70% construction and would soon be finished. Bryan had asked the construction workers to finish immediately because he couldn't guarantee he would last much longer. Shienna was silent when she saw what was in front of her. The other building she had planned to build, though she was not sure for what purpose, was now almost fully erected. She turned to Bryan, he still smiling, content to see her eyes glaze over. He thought she must be touched and very happy. "I know yo