Aurora scrutinized the white and gold invitation in her hand attentively. It clearly stated that today was the date when Alex and Nicole were getting married.If Aurora wanted, she could attend the wedding party. However, since she had already made plans with Asher, she was now waiting for the right moment to visit and give a special gift to the newlyweds."Aurora, you okay?"Asher had just arrived. Catching Aurora lost in thought, he quickly addressed her."What makes you think I'm not?"Asher approached where Aurora was sitting. He even deliberately stared intently, locking onto Aurora's shimmering eyes, then spoke with a feigned serious tone."Are you really okay?" Then his hand reached out, deliberately placed on Aurora's forehead as if checking her body temperature. "No fever. Huh." Asher raised his eyebrows. Then he looked back at Aurora. "Blood pressure okay, right? How's your heart rate? If you feel any abnormal or problematic palpitations, luckily I have injection medicine in
Nicole is cornered. She doesn't know what dream she had last night that led her to be bombarded and hit by a tsunami of facts by Aurora and Asher.Earlier this morning, Nicole had performed the ritual of seven-colored flower baths. She hoped fervently that the sacred procession of her wedding with Alex would proceed smoothly and without any obstacles.Initially, she felt happy and proud because she finally became the legitimate wife of Alex Wildblood. Basically, Nicole wanted to prove to Aurora that she, who was considered a servant, could become the only queen in Alex's heart.Throughout the day, Nicole had imagined that after this, she would embark on a honeymoon and hoped that in the following days, she would live happily with the man she had pursued since the beginning.However, Nicole's painstakingly crafted dream was threatened to vanish. She cursed Asher and Aurora's interference, suddenly bringing her mother to visit her in-laws' residence.Moreover, Alex and Aurora had offici
Bastian wiped the blood trickling from the corner of his lip. He didn't flinch when Alex delivered hard punches to his face and stomach.Bastian realized he had made a fatal mistake. What else could he do? He couldn't resist Nicole's temptations."Outrageous!"As if unsatisfied with his blows, Alex shouted loudly. His jaw clenched tightly, showing that he was truly consumed by anger."Despite everything, I considered you like a brother.""I'm sorry," Bastian replied remorsefully."When did you two first get involved?" Alex asked, curious. But thinking about it, there seemed to be no way for Bastian to approach Nicole, let alone get close to her. Almost every day, Nicole met and spent a lot of time having fun with Alex."Since your first affair was discovered by Aurora."Alex's brow furrowed reflexively."What do you mean?""Yes," Bastian nodded. "When your relationship with Nicole was sniffed out by Aurora. You and Nicole separated for a few months, right? There, Nicole initially aske
Aurora and Asher just arrived at their parents' house. When the black Jeep Rubicon was neatly parked, Asher was momentarily confused. Instead of quickly getting out, his sister remained silent for quite a while."Aurora, come on, let's get out. We've arrived."This invitation was ignored. Turning to Aurora, Asher gazed intently, making sure his sister was okay."Aurora Harperwood, are you okay?"Aurora looked up, smiling faintly, her eyes appearing reddened."No. Totally No, Ash."Then, without saying much, Aurora approached and threw herself into a hug. She held her younger brother tightly for a moment, shedding all the tears she had been holding back.Despite the revelation of Alex and Nicole's affair, not to mention the facts about Savana's involvement in the destruction of her marriage, Aurora hadn't shed a single tear until now. She had made sure she appeared strong. Besides, as Rayyen had said, her tears were too precious to waste on people like Alex, Nicole, and Savana.But Aur
"Darling, are you really kicking me out?"Nicole hung her head weakly. Let alone enjoying their first night as newlyweds, her status as a legitimate wife was about to disappear soon.Today was supposed to be a happy day. Everything was ruined instantly because of Aurora and Asher's actions."From now on, I'm divorcing you. Tomorrow, I'll take care of our divorce. So, please take all your belongings and leave. I don't want to see your face anymore!"Alex looked furious. Consumed by anger, he ordered Nicole to leave his mother's residence immediately.Moreover, what was the point of Alex holding onto Nicole? It was clear that he had been betrayed. Besides, the baby in her belly wasn't even his flesh and blood. So why should he persist, let alone take responsibility? It was a waste of time."But, Alex. I'm pregnant. Don't you have any pity for me?"Alex stared intently at Nicole, who was now sitting on the floor. She seemed to be trying to persuade Alex to reconsider his decision to kick
Reluctantly, after being openly driven out, verbally abused, and treated like trash, tonight Nicole was forced to return to her apartment.Ironically, after being arrogant, refusing even to act as though they were willing to acknowledge each other, Nicole ultimately left by accompanying Bastian.Upon reaching the apartment, the man responsibly helped carry the suitcase and some other belongings. Despite his reluctance, he insisted on buying food so that Nicole could sleep on a full stomach tonight.Bastian did this deliberately. Aware that Nicole was pregnant with his child, he didn't want their unborn baby to become a victim of the ongoing issues."No need to seek attention!"Nicole, sitting on the living room sofa, immediately sneered. She glanced at Bastian, who had just brought her a cold drink."I'm not seeking attention," Bastian replied casually. He continued arranging the food he had bought on the dining table."Then what do you call this if not seeking attention?""No need fo
Aurora's face looked cheerful all day long. Despite having many difficult tasks to complete, she seemed to handle everything with ease. Velia, who had been observing, even wondered what made her friend's mood so good since earlier."Why have you been smiling all this time?"Just as she sat down at her desk, Velia questioned her. Being curious, she wanted to confirm what had actually happened."Why? Isn't smiling a part of worship?"Velia immediately groaned."Oh my God, that's so cliché. Everywhere, if someone smiles without a reason, it means they have a mental disorder. It's better to quickly get checked by Dr. Donna."Aurora immediately frowned. How dare she be accused of being crazy like that."Careless. I'm just happy enjoying my freedom. After all the problems are solved, it feels so relieved."Knowing why Aurora was happier, Velia groaned immediately. She remembered how her friend had kept hiding what was happening."Ah, not a friend. You call yourself a friend. But, there's a
Alex massaged his throbbing temples. His head felt like it was about to explode thinking about how to pay off the debt Aurora had demanded from him.For Alex, 10 million wasn't a small amount. Even after calculating the assets distribution, he could only back up half of it."Mom... let's just sell this house. For God's sake, Alex doesn't know where to find a large amount of money in just a few days."In the living room, Alex tried to discuss with his mother. Persuading and pleading with Savana to consider the suggestion he was offering.After all, selling their only house was Alex's only hope of quickly paying off the debt. Then they could move to a smaller house and start anew."No way!"Savana shook her head firmly. She immediately rejected her beloved son's request."You can ask for anything from Mama. But not to sell the house. This is the only inheritance from your late father. If we sell it, what else will we have to remember him by?"Alex sighed heavily. He was torn. In his hea
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