登入Elena accelerated as she entered the remote area. Fortunately, despite the remoteness, the roads were still in good condition. She didn't want to be there when it was getting dark. The quiet and desolate atmosphere made her a little afraid to drive through at night. The reason she hadn't gone to the hospital to see Aria was because she always came there. A place she'd only just learned about a few days ago. Upon arrival, Elena looked around after getting out of the car. She seemed worried that someone might be following her. With slightly hurried steps, Elena quickly entered the alley. It took several turns before she reached a house. Elena knocked four times before entering. Once inside, Elena quickly locked the door. Finally, she could breathe a sigh of relief. However, her relief was quickly replaced by annoyance when she saw the mess in the house. Disposable plates and cups piled in the corner, and let's not forget the few items of clothing scattered haphazardly, nearly filling
"It was very difficult to find him because the perpetrator used a car with tinted windows, making it difficult for the police to see his face on CCTV. Furthermore, when we found the car, it turned out to be a rental. Even worse, the renter used someone else's ID," Thomas explained, making Hans groan softly. "So what about the car's dashboard camera?" Hans asked then. "Unfortunately, the car wasn't equipped with a dashboard camera. It looks like the perpetrator deliberately removed it," Thomas replied in a weary tone. Hans, dissatisfied with his father's answer, was immediately irritated. "I'm sure Jayden did all this!" he said with conviction. Who else could it be, right? Only Jayden had the most plausible motive to do something so heinous. Hans swore that if he ever found the man, he would kill him immediately. "Impossible!" Elena's denial made Hans stare sharply at her. "Why is it impossible, huh?" Elena swallowed hard, facing Hans's sharp, domineering gaze. Fear sudde
With Hans's scream and the bouquet of roses she was carrying falling, Aria's bloodied body lay helpless on the road. Aria felt excruciating pain as her body hit the cold asphalt. She saw several people gathered around. Her blurry vision captured Hans running toward her. He was crying loudly as he carried Aria's body in his arms. "Please call an ambulance!!!" Hans screamed to anyone nearby. "Aria... please don't do this... hang in there, honey..." Hans sobbed softly, not daring to shake Aria's body hard as the blood continued to flow. Aria closed her eyes as the pain became unbearable. Aria could only hope that God would give her another chance to make Hans happy and see her son grow up. Although that hope was probably impossible. *** Hans stared blankly at Aria, who now lay weak on the hospital bed. He hoped this was all a dream, but when he felt Aria's cold hands, he realized it wasn't. Hans's bones felt so weak they couldn't support his body, causing him to collapse wi
The man sighed softly and smiled faintly. "Thank you for worrying about my family. But don't worry, I'll protect them. I won't let Jayden touch them even an inch," Hans said confidently. Elena nodded slowly. "Yes. Good luck," she said, then moved her face closer to Hans. She waved her finger, motioning for him to come closer. He simply complied. After they exchanged glances, Elena said softly, "Never let your guard down, Hans. Because your enemy could be the person closest to you." Wait? What did Elena mean? *** Loud applause echoed through the room as Hans was officially appointed as the new manager of Alatha Center, replacing Jayden, who was now unknown. The police had been working hard to find the man, but tracking him was incredibly difficult. Even the last time they nearly caught him, Jayden somehow escaped. The police were convinced Jayden was receiving help, but it wasn't clear from whom. Because Roy, his personal assistant, had already been in prison on several charges
A few days later... Hans looked incredibly tense behind the wheel. But he managed to remain as calm and focused as possible on driving. Every now and then, his eyes glanced at the phone he had placed beside him, as if waiting for someone to contact him. "Hans, are you okay?" asked Aria, who had been noticing Hans's strange behavior. He seemed uneasy for some reason. Hans glanced briefly at Aria and smiled faintly. "Yes. I'm fine," she replied. "Really? But your face looks so tense," Aria said, leaning closer to look at Hans. Ah, damn! Hans wouldn't be able to do anything if he was stared at like that. "Really, honey. I'm fine," Hans said, only glancing at Aria out of the corner of his eye. Remember, he was driving. Aria wasn't entirely satisfied with Hans's answer, especially since he was stuttering a bit. But remembering they were on their way home made her decide against asking further questions. He was about to ask when they arrived home. It didn't take long for them to rea
Elena's answer made Aria's smile even wider. She had finally persuaded her.Elena would also be discharged from the hospital today, and before she went home, Elena would visit her mother, and she thought it might be their first and last meeting. Her ego was still too big to fully forgive her mother.Aria accompanied the woman. When she reached the room where her mother was being treated, Elena stopped. She turned to Aria as if asking, was she making the right decision?Aria nodded slowly with a faint smile, trying to reassure Elena that what she was doing was the right thing. Aria then opened the door and invited Elena in. She didn't follow, knowing Elena needed time alone with her mother.Elena stared blankly at Melia, who was still lying on the bed. Her eyes scanned the room, which was occupied only by her mother. Elena realized that her mother was being treated in the VIP room. Her mother's two stepchildren were also nowhere to be seen; who knew where they had gone.Elena approache
A happy expression radiated clearly on Elena's beautiful face. Especially when she saw Aria walking over to Jayden and holding Baby Juan. The woman seemed to deliberately show off her affection for Jayden in front of the woman.Meanwhile, Aria herself was confused by the situation. didn't they just
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







