Whose Child?

As soon as Weya's gentle smile  expanded, she turned to Serena with a look that seemed full of curiosity." So, you now work as a designer assistant?" he asked in a relaxed tone.

Serena straightened her body, but there was obvious nervousness from the way she gripped her own fingers. Alora glanced at it, her lips almost open to tell the truth—that Serena wasn't just an assistant, but the main brain behind the designer dresses. However, he chose to remain silent.

"Yes, Madam," Serena replied finally, her voice awkward and almost trembling.

Weya smiled faintly, there was a faint bitterness tucked into it." Even though I'm your ex-in-law, you don't have to be that busy. You can call me mom... if you want."

Whether it was a teaser, a subtle sarcasm, or just a small sentence, Serena didn't know. However, his heart stiffened instantly. The words were like a blunt dagger that was gently pierced, carving out old wounds that had not yet healed. Serena just lowered her head, her lips tightly closed, choosing to be silent.

Alora, who was sensitive to the change in her best friend's expression, immediately chimed in, breaking the atmosphere that began to feel suffocating." Sorry, ma'am... do you still need anything else?" he asked politely.

Weya was silent for a moment, about to answer, when suddenly a spoiled crunchy sound echoed from the direction of the door." Aunt...," called a woman in a familiar tone.

Serena didn't even need to turn her head. The vibration of his voice was enough to make his chest flutter. It was Yonara's voice.

"Yonara dear...," Weya greeted cheerfully, spreading her arms wide. Yonara immediately ran small and welcomed the hug. The two hugged each other tightly, a scene that to outsiders looked so loving, but to Serena only caused another wound.

Serena stood stiff. He stared emotionlessly, trying to restrain himself from showing the slightest hint of anger that was stirring in his chest. However, the anger raged even more when his eyes caught a figure who had just entered the room. Damien.

With a leisurely step, Damien instantly threw his body on the sofa, crossed his legs, and looked at Serena with a faint smirk full of meaning. His gaze seemed mocking, as if he wanted to remind that he was still in control of Serena's wounds.

"Honey, this is a dress for your reception and wedding. Since the designer is still here, you can try it out. If something is missing, you can say it right away," said Weya while glancing at Yonara lovingly.

Yonara, who was initially smiling cheerfully, suddenly turned her head, and her eyes were almost round as soon as she realized who was standing there." Sister?!" she exclaimed in surprise, almost screaming.

Serena remained silent, her face flat expressionless.

Yonara immediately rushed over to her and hugged Serena's body tightly." I miss you so much! Where have you been all this time?" he said dramatically, as if waiting for a sweet reunion moment. He unraveled his embrace, looking at Serena with sparkling eyes." When are you coming home? Why don't you go home?"

The repeated questions made Serena just speechless, not knowing what to answer.

Alora, who had been observing with her eyes for a long time, finally came forward, releasing Yona's embrace from Serena's arm. Her body stood upright, right with her back to Serena, protecting her best friend with a cold gaze she directed at Yonara." You can try on the dress now," Alora said slowly but firmly, her voice polite but containing an undeniable firmness.

Yonara was silent for a moment, then smiled faintly and nodded. Without saying much more, she turned to the dress box, choosing a few for her to try on.

Serena could only stand in place, her heart continuing to beat fast. Damien's gaze that was still directed at him from the sofa made the situation even more suffocating.

The room that was initially calm turned to tension when Weya turned to Serena, just as Yonara was still changing her clothes. With a faint smile, Weya asked, "Oh yes, Serena... Do you already have a new husband?" The question made Damien sharpen his gaze towards Serena, not blinking, as if he didn't want to miss a single expression from her.

Serena just smiled faintly, then nodded steadily, an answer that made Damien's chest feel even tighter. Alora, who was sitting not far from them, couldn't help but feel uncomfortable with this kind of situation. Her fingers squeezed the fabric of her own dress, holding back the turmoil of her heart.

Damien gripped the back of the sofa tightly, his jaw hardened at Serena's confession. Weya didn't stop there, she looked back sharply, adding, "What's your husband's job?"

Without hesitation, Serena raised her chin, looked boldly at Weya, and replied calmly, "Director of the company."

Weya nodded softly, as if satisfied with the answer, although the look in his eyes was unpredictable. Meanwhile, Alora was getting more and more agitated, really wanting to stop the increasingly suffocating chatter.

But before Alora could interrupt, the sound of Charis's screams broke the tension. "Mom, Tygo's dad called!" He screamed, running in while holding his cell phone.

For an instant, all eyes were on the little boy. Serena's eyes instantly widened in panic, her heart seemed to fall to the bottom of her stomach. Damien gave a suspicious look, while Yonara walked right out of the room in the dress she had just tried on, unaware that the situation was tense.

"Damien, what do you think of my dress?" He asked cheerfully.

But Damien did not heed the question at all. The focus is only on the boy who just called Serena " Mama." Serena immediately stood up, pulling Charis out of the room with a tense face, making Alora quickly approach Yonara, making room for Damien to catch up with Serena.

Alora tried to hold back the situation in a gentle tone, "Yonara, why does the waist of your dress look like there's fat?"

Yonara immediately panicked, hurriedly lowered her head to check the waistband of her dress, completely unaware that Damien had already gotten up from the couch and walked out, following Serena.

Serena immediately ended her call with Tygo anxiously looking for her whereabouts.

"What's wrong ma? Tygo's father seems to be worried about mama," said Charis, making Serena immediately squat in front of her son.

"No dear, Tygo's father only asked about work. Next time, don't leave the car without your permission, okay?" Charis nodded obediently.

Until Charis looked up when she saw the presence of someone behind Serena.

"So that's your reason for divorcing me? You're pregnant with a child from Tygo?" asked Damien coldly holding back his anger.