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Nicholas tensed up. The name Viska was mentioned, and suddenly the memories of the past rushed back. How he and Viska had a very serious relationship before that traitor trapped him. He took Viska away overnight, causing havoc in his life. Turning Nicholas into a deviant man, disgusted by everyone.

Without any guilt whatsoever, Bryan continued on his way, satisfied with the results he had achieved. Alesya had started with Nicholas. Viska would come and change his little brother's life, and Alesya seemed to disapprove of Viska's arrival in their lives. Quite intriguing. As he waited for his father's affairs to be settled, it seemed interesting to manipulate Alesya's life, the girl who was seen as an obstacle to his union with Shabila.

"There's not much I want to explain, Yan. I just want Nicholas to know that I still love him very much. I was trapped by that man, and I got pregnant. I'm afraid Nicholas will find out and hate me even more. Besides, I became like this because I saw him kissing another man. I was jealous, I was devastated, Yan. Until I lost control of myself. I felt useless because I lost to another man."

"So, what's the point of explaining this now? Don't you already have a husband and a baby in your womb?"

"I had a miscarriage. I lost my future baby two days ago, which means there's no reason for me to stay anymore."

"But in my opinion, that's useless."

"Why, Yan? I love Nicholas so much. And I'm sure he feels the same way."

"Because of heartbreak, he no longer likes women."

"No, he was already like that before I left. Didn't I tell you earlier that I was heartbroken when I saw him kissing another man?"

"I don't know. What I know is that I heard from Nicholas's close friend that he became like that after he broke up with you."

"Is that true?"

"Yes, I heard that. And I saw it too. I also lost the Nicholas I knew after he found out you were marrying his friend."

Viska fell silent.

"If you still love him and are sure that Nicholas feels the same way, I support you in getting back together with him. And my advice is not to discuss this over the phone. Just go directly to the restaurant or meet him at the campus."

"Are you sure?"

"Very sure. Because you are the source of Nicholas' heartache. So, you should be the one to heal that wound."

"Okay, Yan. I'll do it. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to chase after Nicholas again."

"Good luck. I believe you can do it."

"Yes, Yan. Please pray for me."

"Of course."

Viska said goodbye before ending the call.

Bryan sighed deeply. "I really hope Viska can change Nicholas back into the brother he used to be." He handed the phone to Alesya without speaking to her because Bryan was focused on talking to Shabila. However, Alesya still reached out to take the phone.

Alesya listened to Shabila and Bryan's conversation, fully aware of their deceitful plans. She couldn't believe how they were willing to manipulate Nicholas and potentially break his heart again for their own selfish desires.

"Oh, I remember well the closeness between Viska and Nicholas. How deeply he loved her, so much that Nicholas was heartbroken and deviated from believing in love, choosing to be in a relationship with a man."

"Ah, I see," Shabila nodded in agreement. "If Nicholas goes back to Viska, what's our mission then?"

"It won't be disrupted because we only need Nicholas's seed. If they reunite, and Alesya is still not pregnant, we'll have to find another man. There are plenty of men in this world we can use as sperm donors. Not just Nicholas."

"Okay, I hope this ends quickly. I'm tired of being your mistress. I'm the one you love. I'm your first wife, but I'm also the one you're hiding. I don't like it."

Shabila pouted, unhappy with her position far behind Alesya. She couldn't openly appear in front of Bryan's immediate family and introduce herself as his wife.

"You'll have to be patient, dear. This won't take long. Just until Alesya's child is born. After that, we can emerge publicly as a married couple."

"Thank you, Darling. I love you," Shabila cooed, sounding so affectionate. She hugged Bryan's arm and leaned on him. She didn't care about Alesya's presence behind them.

Alesya, satisfied with Shabila and Bryan's insults, couldn't help but smile. She no longer felt hurt by their hurtful words. All that pain had been overshadowed by the new wound that was much larger - the wound of jealousy at the return of Viska. If Nicholas still loved her, what would happen to her?

Alesya felt a surge of panic as Shabila pushed her into the room where a doctor and two nurses were waiting.

"Please lie down so I can examine you," the bespectacled doctor said, putting on latex gloves. He gestured for Alesya to lie on the bed.

Alesya shook her head, taking a few steps back. "W-why me? Shouldn't Shabila be the one examined?" Her hand instinctively rose, signaling the nurses not to approach or touch her.

"Of course, it's you. Because I want to see if you and Nicholas are really finished. Remember, when Mom and Dad return, they'll do the same to you. Bryan will have a big problem if you're still a virgin."

"But I and Nicholas..."

"I know. You two slept together, but he's deviant, and I don't believe it. Quickly lie down so you can be examined. If not, starting tonight, we'll find another way for you."

Alesya panicked. "No, I'm embarrassed."

"Bryan will be waiting outside. Just lie down and be examined. Done."

"No."

"If you don't want to, that means you haven't done it yet. I'll find someone else."

"No, no need! I... I want to, but I need to use the restroom for a moment. I need to poop, I feel uneasy when I'm nervous."

Shabila sighed deeply. "Fine. Doctor, where's the restroom?"

"It's at the end of the hallway, to the right of the elevator, just go straight," the doctor replied.

Alesya felt a rush of relief as she hurried out of the room. She ran as fast as she could, putting distance between herself and the examination room. Bryan, who had no intention of letting Alesya escape, followed closely behind, calling her name to slow her down.