Natasha's POVI knew Jaclyn Dills had a point. Looking at it practically, it was time to hire a caretaker for home. Despite my father's fluctuating career, he had spent most of his life in comfort. After being attended to for so long, reverting to simplicity would surely be uncomfortable.Moreover, with my belly growing bigger each day and my father's health not being the best, it was indeed necessary to have someone to look after us. I pondered all night, and the next day, after Jaclyn Dills had left, I discussed it with my father.Daniel Yael nodded as he listened, "I've always said, saving this bit of money won't make much difference. Though your dad doesn't have much saved up, it's still enough for this."At this point, Daniel Yael paused, then cautiously added, "Whatever you decide, Dad's on board. But I'll say this again, you need to think carefully about you and Jaclyn. This dragging on isn't doing any good. Sometimes, standing firm for the sake of unity between spouses may cau
Jaclyn's POVThe first time I laid eyes on Natash, she was hiding behind the curtains on the second floor, staring straight at me, her mouth slightly agape with a hint of innocence. The surprise and admiration on my face couldn't be concealed by any means.Somewhere along the line, the admiration in Natash's eyes began to fade, as if the brightness was slowly diminishing, leaving behind a kind of melancholy close to resignation, just as Tommy Fox described, like a melancholic little woman.I sighed softly, "Natash Yael, no matter what I've done in the past to hurt or upset you, if I've changed, can you forgive me?"My tone was filled with sincerity and humility, catching Natash Yael off guard. She turned around to find me standing behind her, our proximity almost palpable.She tilted her head slightly upward, gazing into my eyes, the depths of her gaze reflecting my image clearly. My breath brushed against her face, causing her to shiver involuntarily, quickly retreating a couple of s
Jaclyn's POVI stormed over, reaching out to grab Molly as she just stepped out of the car, and briskly walked inside. We had discussed business at my company this afternoon—a batch of priceless artworks needed to be transported to London for an exhibition. There were many intricacies involved, requiring careful communication and understanding.Molly and I were alumni, with some connections between us, and our business dealings had made us quite familiar with each other. So, even after discussing the formalities, going out for a meal seemed only natural. However, our relationship had always been straightforward and friendly. Therefore, when I suddenly grabbed her arm, Molly was taken aback.After the initial shock, she chuckled, "Jaclyn, I'm not interested in extramarital affairs. Even if you are such a devastatingly handsome man, you can't tempt me." I snorted impatiently, "Rest assured, a woman like you, even after a thousand years, I still wouldn't have any ideas. Even if you were
Natasha's POVJaclyn had been missing for a whole half month now. As June rolled in, my belly seemed to grow larger by the day, slowing me down even in the simplest movements. Fiona helped me into the hospital, guiding me to a chair in the obstetrics wing while she went to check us in.Sitting there, surrounded by couples coming in for prenatal check-ups, I couldn't help but think of Jaclyn Dills. He used to accompany me to every appointment, but for the past half month, not even a phone call. It was as if he had vanished into thin air.Yet, upon deeper reflection, I realized it wasn't entirely unexpected. Knowing Jaclyn's pride, and considering how many times he had swallowed his pride before, I still hadn't relented. Naturally, he might have given up. Did I really expect him to persist? Jaclyn Dills was never one for perseverance, especially not with me – his ex-wife, now a woman with a swollen belly and a worn-out face."Natasha, it's your turn." Fiona's words snapped me back to re
Natasha's POV:As I stepped inside, I realized my sudden return seemed to lack a reason, so I hesitated at the doorway. Jaclyn Dills approached me, switching on the crystal chandelier in the living room. The sudden brightness made me squint uncomfortably. Jaclyn Dills walked towards me, arms outstretched to embrace me. "Luna, you're back," he said.Jaclyn's embrace was warm and comforting, eliciting a bittersweet sensation within me. Tilting my head slightly upwards, I observed him for a moment. He seemed thinner, with faint dark circles under his eyes, appearing somewhat weary as if he hadn't rested well.I never realized how being looked at by him could make me feel so content. My eyes, clear as a lake, reflected the light from the chandelier, revealing unmistakable traces of love. At first, I was conflicted, wondering if my return was out of pity for him. But now, I no longer entertained such thoughts. I loved him, unequivocally, and had loved him from the very beginning. This feel
Jaclyn's POVDr. Dokin was the esteemed family physician of the prominent Dills family within the pack, naturally privy to the ins and outs of our on-again-off-again relationship. Looking at the current situation, it didn't seem like these two were at odds at all, even a blind person like Natash Yael could see that.Dr. Dokin shook his head subtly as Natash Yael explained, "Jaclyn suddenly spiked a fever in the middle of the night, so I had no choice but to call you. Could you please come over?"Dr. Dokin smiled gently, "Of course, let me take a look at him. What's going on? He's usually in good health."Natash Yael stepped aside, and her assistant handed over the stethoscope. Dr. Dokin began the routine examination on me, then set aside the stethoscope and checked my pulse. "Nothing serious, just a fever caused by a common cold.""A cold?" Natash Yael frowned, "He was fine before bedtime."Dr. Dokin instructed his assistant to set up the IV drip and explained, "There are various reas
Natasha's POVWhen Dr. Dokin walked in with the test results, I stood up ready to rush over, but Jaclyn Dills grabbed my hand tightly and pulled me back. "Luna, with your belly this big, be careful," she said.I felt a chill run through me, but my palms were still sweating nervously. "Dr. Dokin, how is Jaclyn's condition?" I asked anxiously.He sighed inwardly, hesitating. Jaclyn Dills' health condition was so good that he found it difficult to find an appropriate way to answer me.I looked at him, a glimmer of hope in my eyes, making him feel even more guilty. But under Jaclyn Dills' gaze, he still forced himself to say, "From the test results, we can't determine the final outcome yet. If it's a tumor, there's a good chance it's benign."The doctor spoke with a guilty conscience, using some ambiguous professional jargon to obscure the truth.I was a bit confused, only knowing that Jaclyn Dills had a brain problem, and the severity depended on its progression. I couldn't make sense of
Natasha's POVAlthough I felt the fetal movement, having experience, I knew everything was fine as long as the amniotic fluid hadn't ruptured, so I remained calm. Calculating the baby in my belly, although not yet nine months, was only a few days away, it was different from when I gave birth to Perry.I stayed calm, but Jaclyn Dills couldn't. All her panic seemed to be concentrated in this moment. Jaclyn Dills seemed a bit numb, looking at me wanting to reach out to hold me, yet afraid of squeezing the baby inside my belly. Not reaching out made her even more anxious.Neither extending her hand nor refraining from doing so, she froze there, her face alternating between red and white. One hand held a large bag, the other kept stroking my face, murmuring, "Does it hurt, Natasha? Are you in pain?"I was both amused and annoyed. I wrapped my arm around Jaclyn Dills's arm decisively and ordered, "Just help me down, and we'll go slowly."Only then did Jaclyn Dills straighten out a bit of he
The usually deserted art gallery suddenly bustled with activity today, as vehicles came and went, occupying the few parking spaces in front. Louis emerged from the war meeting only to find not a single parking spot available. He had to park his car in the underground garage of a nearby office building and walk over. His handsome features, commanding presence, and the military insignia adorning his attire immediately drew the attention of numerous people as he stepped into the art-filled gallery. The juxtaposition of Louis' military resolve with the artistic ambiance of the gallery seemed discordant, yet he paid no heed to the curious glances of others as he made his way straight to the reception desk by the stairs, where two young women in their early twenties stood. One of the girls, her cheeks flushed with excitement, stuttered, "C-Can we help you?" under Louis' direct gaze, her head involuntarily lowering. A flicker passed through Louis' eyes, a slight upward curl at the corner
On a sunny weekend, Jaclyn and Natash decided to host a rare family gathering, inviting some close friends and relatives to spend time together. They prepared a sumptuous lunch and a series of fun activities to ensure that the gathering was filled with joy and meaning.As guests started to arrive, the house quickly became lively. Familiar laughter and greetings intertwined in the air, adding a cozy atmosphere to the entire room. Children ran and played in the garden, while adults chatted in the living room, sipping rich coffee and enjoying leisure time.Jaclyn and Natash busied themselves with entertaining guests while also trying to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the gathering. They warmly conversed with everyone, sharing their recent news and joys. These friends and family meant a lot to them, and they had spent many wonderful moments together with their support and companionship.Lunchtime arrived, and everyone gathered around the table to enjoy the delicious feast. The ta
Jaclyn povI, Jaclyn Dills, have never been involved in things like chatting on Instagram, but Natash always likes to talk about it. In my opinion, what's the point of chatting with strangers on Instagram? If they're friends, just call them, right? But Natash never tires of it.However, now I have to succumb to this Instagram thing. To deal with this situation, I spent half a day sitting in front of the computer, finally registered for an Instagram account, and then added a friend who could provide fake IDs. When he asked me what documents I needed, I simply replied, "ID card," and then there was silence. After a moment, the other side replied, "We don't provide ID cards." I quickly asked, "Why? I heard you provide all kinds of documents." Then I added, "Money is not a problem."There was silence again for a moment, and finally, he gave me an address to meet in person. I felt strange. Now these fake ID businesses have become like spy activities, but I just wanted an ID card, and I rea
Natasha's POVOne day, Marilyn, Cecilia, and I were playing mahjong at Louis's house. When women get together, private matters are inevitably brought up. Maria glanced at Natasha Yael's swollen belly and asked, "You guys didn't use contraception, huh?" Natasha Yael nodded, "We did."Marilyn chuckled and pointed to her own swollen belly, "Then how did this happen?" Cecilia blinked, "How did it happen?" Natasha Yael explained, "We used a condom the first time with Jaclyn Dills, but somehow, it happened anyway."Marilyn smirked, "You guys must have been too passionate to bother with a condom, hence this little surprise." Natasha Yael blushed, and Cecilia remarked, "Jaclyn Dills seems calm and elegant, unlike Morris, who's so restless. He must be very gentle, right, Natasha Yael?" Maria nodded in agreement.Marilyn snorted, "You guys are so naive. These men are not gentle or elegant; it's all an act. They're wolves in bed. Otherwise, why would Natasha Yael have this belly? They haven't sp
Jaclyn's POVFeeling depressed again. Natasha is pregnant once more. How am I supposed to deal with this? Especially after indulging in rich food for over a year, now I have to go vegetarian? It's just impossible.After having our son, I often joked with Natasha about adding a sibling for him, but it was just talk. I don't want Natasha to get pregnant again. The nine months of pregnancy plus the confinement period, a whole year of dietary restrictions because of her, I've had enough.I've been careful, almost always using protection. And when there wasn't time for that, we made sure to take precautions. But nothing is foolproof. Sure enough, Natasha dropped the bombshell on me today.I must have looked utterly devoid of joy, which must have hurt Natasha deeply. She looked at me, lips pursed, and said, "You're not happy." Snap out of it, I thought, quickly pulling her into a hug and planting a couple of kisses. "No, no, of course not, Natasha. I'm thrilled! You know how much I adore da
Natasha's POVJaclyn Dills brought me to the seaside for a vacation, and it's been three days already. Apart from feeling very familiar with the outrageous bed in the presidential suite of the hotel, I haven't even seen the sunrise.Well, that's not entirely true. Sometimes, when Jaclyn Dills keeps me up tormenting me until the early hours, I occasionally catch glimpses of sunlight streaming in from the window. But by then, I'm so exhausted that I neither have the inclination nor the energy to appreciate the sunrise he has always longed for.By the fourth day, I couldn't take it anymore and directly ordered Jaclyn Dills that if he didn't let me out soon, I would go home by myself. What kind of vacation was this anyway?Driven by Luna's powerful resentment, for the sake of my future happiness, Comrade Jaclyn Dills finally took Luna out for a walk in the evening of the fourth day.The hotel we stayed in consisted of separate villas with a private beach, offering a high level of privacy.
Jaclyn's POVOne evening, after Luna and I had just finished a round of playfulness, lying in bed catching our breath, Natash, who had just regained her composure, complained discontentedly, "Jaclyn, why are you always on top? Didn't we agree that I would be on top this time?"I innocently caressed Luna, saying, "Didn't I let you be on top for the first half just now? You seemed to be enjoying it, telling your mate to go harder, to speed up for Luna. How quickly you forget."Natash blushed, "Whether I'm on top or you move, what's the difference when you're on top of me?" I blinked, then rolled over to pin Natash beneath me, leaning down to give her a playful nip before smoothly sliding inside her. "Hmm," Natash murmured.Leaning close to Natash's ear, I lightly nibbled and said with a mischievous tone, "Luna, your mate will tell you the difference now. When you're beneath, I can support you here, making it easier." As I spoke, my hand reached between Natash's legs, parting them forcef
Tommy's POVThe day I first met Natash Yael is forever etched in my heart. Her clear little face, those calm yet stubborn eyes, seemed to become the most profound imprint of my life. As years passed and time weathered, the memory of her only grew stronger.Love, viewed from the rational lens of science, is merely a biological program, a culmination of hormonal effects and chemical reactions. The initial ardor of romance tends to fade with time spent together, even to the point of complete dissolution after a decade.Though my time with Natash Yael amounted to less than a year, I never forgot her in the nearly fifteen years apart. Despite nothing ever happening between us, she became the singular regret I couldn't shake from my romantic history.Longing compelled me to decide to return home. Luckily, fate smiled upon us, and we reunited as I had hoped. However, I had already forfeited the right and position to love her.Jaclyn Dills will never know how envious I am of him. There was ev
Natasha's POVMy mind raced through a few twists and turns, and I reached out, grabbing hold of his shirt hem, and pouted while blinking innocently, "Mate, can't I just say I'm sorry?" It was my go-to move when dealing with Jaclyn Dills.Sure enough, Jaclyn Dills turned around, sitting on the edge of the bathtub, "What are you sorry for?"I hurriedly replied earnestly, "I shouldn't have gone to the nightclub with my friends." And what else? Jaclyn Dills' voice softened a bit.I blinked rapidly, "And I shouldn't have stayed out past ten.""And what else?""And... umm..." I racked my brain for a while but couldn't come up with anything.Jaclyn Dills' gaze slid from my face to my body, and his tone darkened, "Where did you get this outfit? I don't remember buying you anything like this. Do you know how ridiculous you look, prancing around on stage in that?""It's not prancing, it's dancing."Jaclyn Dills pursed his lips, "If this is the kind of dancing you're learning, starting tomorrow,