LOGINHans had returned to the apartment after dropping Aria off. His steps were a little hurried, and his gaze darted around the room, searching for Shila. She was sitting in his study, as if waiting for him."Sit down! Mom wants to talk to you," Shila said.Since their argument that night, the relationship between Hans and his mother had been strained. They had been trying to rebuild it, but if they both remained stuck in their own ways, it would be difficult.Hans took a deep breath before sitting down next to Shila."Does Aria always come here?" Shila asked, opening the conversation.Hans had guessed the topic would be Aria."She's just keeping her promise to Mom," Hans replied.The room was silent for a moment. The only sound was the slight panting of breath between the two."Do you love Aria so much that just because of that woman, you're willing to strain your relationship with Mom?" Shila asked, holding back the tightness in her chest.What parent doesn't love their child? Shila kne
Jayden leaned back on the sofa. His pride was slightly tarnished by Sam's words. He wanted to deny it, but what the man said was true. He was a coward who left his wife alone in the hospital earlier. "I'm not only disappointed, but also ashamed of you, just so you know," Jayden added, trying to create an alibi to keep his pride from plummeting. "I was confidently convinced that Elena was pregnant, but it turns out..." Jayden stopped and chuckled sadly. Sam chuckled. "That's just your alibi, Jay." The man was surprisingly perceptive. "What do you mean?" Whether he was being stupid or pretending to be stupid, Jayden asked. "You no longer love Elena like you used to." Sam's words immediately made Jayden glare at him. He couldn't accept what Sam had just said. "What do you mean? I love Elena!" Jayden yelped slightly. "Really?" Sam asked in a dismissive tone. "Then why did you leave her? Something you never did before, no matter how Elena was," Sam added, sighing softly. He was quite
Jayden, who had just emerged from the bathroom, snorted softly."I'm disappointed because you're not pregnant. Isn't that the answer you wanted?" Jayden replied, then asked back.Elena rose from her seat. "Yes, I know you must be disappointed. I am too, but you shouldn't have left me like that, Jay!" the woman said, her voice trembling and her eyes welling with tears."So you want me to stay with someone who disappointed me?" Jayden chuckled lightly."At least the person who disappointed you is someone you love," Elena replied, making Jayden flinch. "I really don't know who you are anymore, Jayden. You never left me before, no matter what, but now..." Elena paused as she felt her chest tighten and tears began to flow down her cheeks. "When you left, you didn't even want to turn around."Elena roughly wiped away her tears. Taking a step closer to the man who was now her husband. "I'm not calculating or anything, but all these times you've disappointed me, have I ever not forgiven you?
Pregnant. Elena never imagined being pregnant would feel this blissful. Feeling like a little angel now inhabited her womb was truly a priceless blessing. Moreover, the fetus was her and Jayden's child. Even though her stomach was still flat, Elena was already rubbing it and occasionally talking to her unborn child. "When you're born, where do you want to go for a walk?" Elena murmured thoughtfully. "Mommy and Daddy will take you anywhere you want. We promise," she said again. The falling leaves, illuminated by the afternoon sun, provided a soothing sight. Elena looked out over the yard of the house she lived in from the second floor. "Look, honey. You'll play there with Mommy," Elena said again, imagining the excitement of her and her baby running around outside. It would be so much fun. "Elena?" someone called after the sound of the door opening. Elena turned to find her husband walking towards her with a glass of pregnancy milk. Jayden handed it to her, urging her to dr
"Are you having guests?" Aria asked, still hugging Hans. The woman looked up, and Hans bent down slightly, so their faces were so close that they could even feel each other's breath on their skin."No. I don't think I invited anyone. Besides, the only people who know my apartment PIN are you, my parents, and Viona," Hans replied with a confused expression.The two of them broke their embrace and left the room. They wanted to know who had arrived."Hi, honey!" the woman greeted, looking troubled with her heavy luggage. She looked like she was moving house. She had three large suitcases and two equally large bags with her."Mom, Viona, what's going on? Why did you come without warning?" Hans asked, helping his mother carry the suitcases into the living room."Sorry for not contacting you beforehand." Shila calmed her slightly labored breathing before continuing. "Viona and I will live here with you from now on," she continued with a happy expression."What?" Hans was shocked. Of course.
Hans wasn't someone who was good at hiding his feelings. He had already resigned himself to Aria's anger over his words. At least he had said what he wanted to say. Aria lowered her head. "I'm sorry if you feel uncomfortable," she whispered softly. But unlike Hans's expectations, Aria actually felt guilty. The man then smiled gently. "I don't mind if you come here, honey. In fact, I'm very happy. This is like a pre-wedding simulation," Hans said with a small chuckle. "But I can't let you do something that will definitely exhaust you. So, please, stop doing all this, honey," Hans coaxed, holding Aria's hand. Hans knew that Aria was doing all this to prove herself worthy of being the ideal daughter-in-law for his family. But he couldn't let her do it, or she would fall ill from exhaustion. Work, taking care of the children, and then having to take care of him. Even though Hans's apartment wasn't that far from Aria's house, it was still incredibly draining. "Then what about t
Viona followed behind the man. "Something like what?" she asked, teasingly. "Come on, Hans! What kind of thing?" The woman clung to Hans until he finally grew tired of Viona's annoying behavior. Hans turned to look at Viona, who was still grinning. 'Looks like it'll be fun to play a little prank
Elena was about to leave, but Jayden held her hand tightly. She didn't turn around, and Jayden's grip tightened."Ah! Jayden, let me go!" Elena turned around, feeling the pain in her wrist.How shocked she was when she saw Jayden looking at her with tears gathering in his eyes."Jayden, you..." Ele
The guests had arrived, and it was time for the event to begin. Jayden was called onto the stage to officially unveil the design ceremony for the luxury apartment building that will be built in downtown Alatha. Applause and praise poured out for Jayden. Elvis and Jane looked proudly at their son, a
The atmosphere that morning was so beautiful. Accompanied by a cup of warm tea and the blowing wind brings a cool feeling. Elena closed her eyes for a moment to enjoy the view of the small garden behind the house. "You don't want to go home?" Jayden asked after his hands were perfectly wrapped ar







