Alex had just returned home from work feeling extremely tired. In the final days at Lumire, he had been rushing to complete all tasks and responsibilities before officially resigning.Upon entering the house, Alex found his mother and Nicole sitting in the dining room, having dinner. There wasn't anything wrong per se. However, there was a sight that bothered Alex at that moment.Through his eyes, he saw the dining table in a very messy state. There were many piles of food boxes, paper bags, and scattered plastic utensils."Mom..."Alex spoke up. Instantly, Savana and Nicole's attention shifted to the handsome man standing not far from the dining table."What are you doing, Mom?""Just having dinner. What else?"Knowing it was dinner time didn't solve anything. But really, that wasn't the answer Alex was hoping for."Yes, Alex knows. I mean, why is it so messy like this? And there's spilled food on the tablecloth."Savana sighed. While continuing to chew and enjoy her dinner, she trie
"Is all your work done already?"Early in the morning, Bastian intentionally visited Alex's workspace because he wanted to deliver an important document for signing. From his eyes, Bastian saw Alex sitting there enjoying coffee and cake on his desk.Bastian guessed that his friend was once again skipping breakfast at home. Perhaps out of embarrassment from crossing paths with Aurora. Or deliberately avoiding Nicole, who was said to often disturb his peace."Lucky that everything's done," Alex said, inviting Bastian to sit down. He also offered his friend and colleague some of the cake in front of him."No, thanks," Bastian politely declined. "I already had breakfast at home. Besides, you're so diligent about having breakfast at the office. Isn't it provided at home?"Alex shook his head. He took a sip of his warm coffee first before responding to Bastian's question. "I deliberately have breakfast at the office.""Why? Are you embarrassed to meet Aurora?"This time, Alex nodded. "That'
Who knows what kind of whirlwind had brought Savana back to Aurora's house. This time, she felt happy, worried, and amazed because upon arrival, Nicole greeted her with so much food to share.It was the first time after staying at Aurora's house for a while that Nicole used the kitchen to cook. She made a lot of dishes, from main courses to desserts, including several snacks. As Alex had mentioned before, Nicole was naturally skilled in exploring her abilities in the kitchen."Why go through the trouble of cooking so much?" Savana sat in the dining room, watching Nicole serve the freshly cooked food onto the table."Just felt like it, Ma.""What if something happens to you later?"Nicole smiled. She was glad to be so cared for by her future mother-in-law. It meant her presence was indeed greatly valued."Nicole's fine, Ma. Besides, after thinking about it, it's no problem if Nicole cooks every afternoon. So we can have dinner together with Mas Alex when he comes home from work."Savan
Aurora looked anxious. In front of her sat both of her parents, along with Asher and Rayyen.After much thought, weighing all possible risks, Aurora decided to inform her parents about the turmoil that had occurred in her marriage.Aurora knew her parents would be shocked, especially her mother, who would undoubtedly be shocked when she heard the story. That's why she brought Asher and Rayyen along to help explain and reassure."So... what do you want to tell us, Aurora?"Joshua asked in front of Aurora, patiently waiting for his daughter who allegedly wanted to talk seriously tonight."I-it's about my marriage, Pa.""What's wrong with your marriage?"Elma chimed in. Her two brown eyes suddenly stared intensely at the visibly nervous figure of her daughter. Joshua did the same. His brow furrowed as he sensed something amiss."What about your marriage and Alex?" the middle-aged woman repeated. "Is there a problem?"Aurora nodded fearfully. For God's sake, she didn't want to hurt her pa
This morning, Aurora was willing to sit at the same table with Alex. Feeling that there was something that needed to be addressed, she deliberately took the time to speak directly with the man who had been her husband for two years."Tomorrow, it's our first divorce hearing. I want, you don't need to attend so that the process can proceed quickly without the need for further mediation."In his seat, Alex seemed to sigh quietly. Judging from the expression he displayed, there seemed to be a reluctance that soon he would be divorcing Aurora."Is it really true that there's no chance for me to fix all of this?"Aurora chuckled instead. She looked at Alex's face while shaking her head. She couldn't believe the audacity of the man in front of her."Oh my God, Alex. Am I hearing correctly? You're asking about chances? Wasn't it me who already did that before?""I know, Aurora. But it's just---""But, didn't you fail to make use of that chance properly?" Aurora interrupted immediately. "I've
Aurora had just finished all her work. Glancing at the digital clock on the wall of the room, it was now break time. She quickly got up and prepared. Aurora clearly remembered that she had an appointment to meet Rayyen this afternoon to discuss her divorce."Aurora..."Aurora, who had just taken off her doctor's coat, reflexively turned. At the doorway, she found Alden standing there with an ice cream in his hand."Hey?"Aurora approached. She walked towards Alden who was standing at the door."What's up?""This." Alden then handed her a cup of ice cream in his hand."This is for me?"Alden nodded."Yes. Earlier, I happened to buy quite a lot of ice cream for the nurses on duty. I remembered that you liked blueberry ice cream, right?""Absolutely," Aurora replied happily. She felt a twinge of emotion because Alden still remembered her favorite ice cream that she used to eat often. "By the way, thanks a lot for the ice cream. I'll eat it on the way.""Are you going somewhere?""I'm goi
"You shouldn't be so excessive in talking to Aurora. However, she's the owner of this house."Alex then sipped his jasmine tea slowly from his cup. He grumbled, warning Nicole."Who's being excessive?"Nicole suddenly became angry. She felt somewhat offended when Alex reprimanded her behavior, which was considered rude because she suddenly joined the conversation and ended up saying all sorts of things.After Aurora left, Alex didn't immediately leave. He chose to finish his breakfast first, then intentionally engaged in a serious conversation with Nicole."Even if there's a division of assets after divorce, I don't have the right to ask for this house to be a part of it.""Well, ask for it, Honey. After all, you're her husband. It would be nice if we could leave this house to our children together."Alex shook his head in disbelief. He couldn't understand why Nicole and her mother were so insistent on taking control of Aurora's house, which actually belonged to her."Are you stupid o
Alex sighed deeply. Slightly annoyed, he drove his car to one of the malls. He should be finishing his work by now. But his mother called and asked to be picked up immediately at the hospital."As a good future husband, you should be able to take Nicole wherever she needs to go. Especially if it's to find your wedding dress.""But, it doesn't have to be now, Ma. Alex is still working."Alex breathed frustratedly. This wasn't the first time his work schedule had been disrupted because he had to obey his mother's orders."Well, it has to be now. When else? Besides, time is running out. Aurora said you'll officially divorce soon. If it's true that you'll separate this week, Mama wants you and Nicole to have the wedding party by the end of the month."Nicole, who was sitting in the back seat, smiled broadly. This was what she had been waiting for since the beginning."The end of the month? That's just seven or eight days away. Isn't that tight?""No," Savana replied casually. "And it has
Over the past three years, Aurora has thoroughly enjoyed her new role as a mother. While continuing to dedicate herself as a pediatric specialist, Aurora has not neglected her other responsibilities, including fulfilling her duties as a wife.Every day, before heading to work, Aurora bathes her sons. She ensures that Azka and Alula have breakfast, drink milk, and meet all their nutritional needs.Luckily, Alden also helps out. He willingly shares the tasks with her. If Aurora is busy bathing and dressing the children, then Alden helps prepare breakfast.Usually, when Aurora and Alden are working, Elenna helps take care of and watch over their children. At first, Aurora hesitated. But, because Elenna insisted under the guise of being a companion to stave off loneliness, she allowed her mother to be assisted by one assistant in handling their children while she was at the hospital until the evening."Are you sure you want to take Azka and Alula out by yourselves?" Elenna asked Aurora ov
Both of Alden's eyes looked wet and swollen. He even cried softly as he accompanied Aurora for an hour through the childbirth process.Since Aurora's condition was stable and optimal, she delivered through a normal process as planned. Step by step, following Alissa's instructions, Aurora tried to comply.While tightly holding Alden's hand, Aurora tried to complete the childbirth process. Until finally, the little angel they and perhaps the entire extended family awaited, was born safely, and her cry immediately filled the delivery room."Congratulations Aurora, Dr. Alden. The babies were born safely and healthy. The first one is a girl, and the second one is a boy. Their conditions are stable, and there's nothing to worry about."Indeed, Aurora gave birth to twins today. Since entering the three-month pregnancy mark, Alissa had ensured that Aurora's pregnancy was indeed twins. However, the gender was difficult to predict as it changed a few times.Actually, Aurora and Alden didn't min
Aurora enjoyed her pregnancy journey from the first trimester until now, entering the third trimester. Although initially she had to go through bed rest several times and even experienced severe morning sickness, Aurora didn't complain at all. She went through it all with joy and happiness.During the first three months of her pregnancy, Aurora had to rest and not work at all. Honestly, she felt a bit bored having to spend all her time at home.Fortunately, Velia often visited the house bringing various kinds of food. She would engage in gossip and talk about anything to keep Aurora from feeling bored.Similarly, Elenna and Zendaya, these two middle-aged women also took turns visiting. They were so excited about Aurora's pregnancy that they came almost every day. And sometimes they even stayed overnight just to accompany and spend time with Aurora.Moreover, Alden also helped a lot. He was a responsive husband who was always ready to give his full attention and show his responsibility
Alden dashed to the emergency room when he heard the news that Aurora had passed out. Upon reaching the front of the room, he found Velia and Asher already standing there, waiting.Alden approached, wanting to ensure his wife's condition for himself. Despite faithfully waiting all along, he hadn't noticed anything strange about her all day. Now, he couldn't believe that Aurora had fainted like this out of the blue. If he had known something was wrong, he would have been the first to tell her to rest."Asher... Velia," Alden called out, his face still marked with worry. "How's Aurora? What happened? Why did she suddenly faint like this?"Asher shook his head, also unsure of what caused his sister to lose consciousness. Then Alden turned to Velia, who answered his curiosity."I think Aurora's just exhausted, Doc. Since this afternoon, I've noticed her looking a bit pale. She complained about back pain and seemed really tired, constantly moving from the second floor to the ground floor."
Alden just got home around eight o'clock at night. A bit worried, the man strode quickly towards the bedroom. He had been trying to reach Aurora since earlier, but instead of getting a response, it seemed like his wife was intentionally ignoring him.Alden had asked Velia, his colleague, who said that Aurora had been home since late afternoon. Also, confirming Aurora's presence through the house assistant, they confirmed that the lady had indeed been home since then.What puzzled Alden was why Aurora was ignoring him. Was his wife busy? Resting? Or perhaps angry and upset with him?That's why Alden wanted to make sure. Rushing into the room, he found Aurora sitting on the edge of the bed, her head bowed. Faintly, he could hear sobbing coming from her."Sweetheart..."Alden quickly approached. With a puzzled feeling, he sat down in front of his wife."What's wrong?" he asked with concern, clearly anxious. Afraid that something bad might have happened to her."Why are you crying like th
Aurora sighed wearily as she stared at the pregnancy test she held. The two red lines she had been hoping for seemed nowhere in sight, despite her numerous efforts.She wondered how many times she had tried this. It had been almost six months since she married Alden, but signs of pregnancy had yet to appear.Honestly, Aurora had been worried. There was a fear lurking in her mind that the rumors about her difficulty in conceiving might be true."Don't judge Alex. Who knows, maybe you also have difficulty getting pregnant or having children," Aurora remembered Savana's words vividly. Although they were long ago and she had initially dismissed them, recalling them now felt painful. Perhaps this was the curse Savana had given her."Just wait until after you get married. I'm sure you'll also have difficulty having children. So, don't think you're so great by blaming Alex as the reason you don't have offspring and eventually your marriage falls apart," Savana had said.Yet, Alden had tried
Alden was sure he was dreaming. Not wanting to lose that beautiful moment, Alden half-consciously pulled his blanket back. He held onto it tightly while praying not to wake up from his sleep. Truly, he wanted to enjoy the joy of life when called with endearing terms that delighted the ears.However, as his consciousness gradually faded, this time Alden felt something warm touching his lips. Opening his eyes slowly, he found Aurora, who had just finished unraveling a kiss, then smiled sweetly right in front of his face."Wake up, my dear husband. They said today we're going to pick up Mom and then accompany her to a charity event. You haven't forgotten, right?"Alden nodded. The man smiled."Yeah. I haven't forgotten. But, by the way, who was it that called me 'my dear husband'? Was it you? Or was I just dreaming?"Aurora sighed. She pinched Alden's cheek fondly. Hoping that he would realize he wasn't dreaming."That wasn't a dream, my dear husband. But yes, it was me who called you."
For a whole week, honeymooning was the most enjoyable and unforgettable experience in Alden's life."By God, every day and every second he spent in Switzerland with Aurora was the most enjoyable, and he didn't want to forget it in the slightest."Alden even vowed to make a routine agenda to spend more time with Aurora after this. Whether it's vacationing abroad or just exploring a few cities domestically, Alden didn't care. What mattered was quality time, spending time with his wife to refresh their minds from the busy schedules or activities they engaged in every day.Upon returning from their honeymoon to Switzerland, Alden immediately took Aurora to their new home. Two days later, they even held a celebration and invited the extended family to enjoy dinner together."The house is really nice. Definitely not cheap. Especially since all the furniture is brand new," praised Rayyen, who came this evening with his wife and children."Yeah, for real. It's spacious and totally my style,"
Alden admits, this is his dream to marry and make Aurora his life partner. Since the beginning of their relationship, he has been determined to be serious and to do his best to maintain their relationship so that it can progress to marriage.However, due to misunderstandings, he and Aurora had to part ways. It was even more painful to know that the person he loved so much ended up choosing and marrying another man.Alden's heart was shattered at that moment. It wasn't easy for him to heal from the wound. In fact, he was so unaccepting that he prayed to God for Aurora's marriage not to last long and to be unhappy. Never mind if his prayers were considered bad. What mattered was that he hoped the woman would return to him someday.And, it seems that God was moved to grant Alden's prayers that he uttered day and night. After going through hundreds of days, numerous seasons, and various obstacles, Alden finally succeeded in proposing to Aurora and making her his partner. A wife and also a