LOGIN"You must regret calling off our engagement, right?!" I smiled faintly as my ex-fiancé lifted his chin proudly. "I don't regret it one bit for throwing out trash like you." Ethan was stunned. He couldn't accept that I had the courage to confront him. His pride had also been trampled upon when I called him 'trash.' Ethan raised one hand, about to slap me. However, his hand was caught by a large, muscular hand. "Uncle Nathaniel?" Ethan was shocked. His knees suddenly went weak at his uncle's sharp, cold gaze. "Be polite to your aunt." Ethan's eyes widened. He was even more shocked when Nathaniel's hand moved from my waist and embraced me affectionately. Ethan couldn't believe it. The ex-fiancée he'd left was now his aunt?!
View More“What happened?!”
Madeline got up, her heart beating fast. Her breath caught as her eyes looked around the strange, bright room. Her head throbbed from the drink last night; but what really scared her was the sharp hurt under her.
With shaking hands, Madeline grabbed a blanket that was around her, slowly pulling it up to check something.
She wasn’t wearing anything.
“It can’t be…”
Madeline quickly looked around and froze.
She saw her things spread out on the ground and a set of guys' shoes arranged close to the coffee table, because she wasn’t alone last night!
Fear took her at once. Madeline quickly grabbed her head trying to recall how all this had happened.
Last night, Madeline saw her future man, Ethan, giving a loving kiss to another lady in his apartment. And even more bad, that lady was Sonia, the girl who had picked on her the most in high school.
Who would have guessed that this girl was now a lover of the man who was going to wed her?!
It was not sad enough, Madeline even found out that Ethan did not really love her!
"If she ain't the only girl of the Brooks clan, why would I wed a dull lady?"
The time those words came out of Ethan's lips, Madeline's world fell apart. Her body could not budge, and she stayed stuck in place till the two betrayers saw her.
"Ma-Madeline?!"
Ethan tried to run after her but Madeline just turned and went out of the apartment.
In a burst of anger and sadness, Madeline drove without direction and found herself at a bar.
Madeline had never sipped a drink before. But, that night she gulped the booze like water. Each sip hurt her neck, but nothing was as sore as the hurt in her heart.
She didn't remember how much she drank.
All she could recall was a set of sharp eyes looking at her from far away.
Then, someone helped her up. A man.
A weak grin appeared on her mouth. Back then, she believed he was a nice guy who would bring her to the home safe.
But after entering the hotel room…
That warm feeling. The mouths that took her hungrily. The powerful arms that raised her form and put her on the bed.
Too clear.
Too real.
Madeline shook her head vigorously. No. No. No.
She didn't want to remember any more.
She tried to rise up slowly, but her body got stiff right away. The hurt...
Tears welled up in her eyes.
She had done something she couldn't take back.
Quickly, Madeline grabbed her clothes from the ground. But as she leaned down, the noise of the bathroom doorknob turn made her stop.
The door opened.
Madeline spun, her body right up against the wall, holding the blanket to her chest like a final hope.
Her heartbeat was chaotic.
A man emerged from the bathroom.
Tall. Cold. Dangerous.
The man wore just a white shirt with some buttons open, and he seemed to be easily fixing a Richard Mille watch that Madeline knew cost as much like a fancy flat.
He looked at her straight in the eye.
"Are you awake?"
His voice was low and quiet, like what took place last night wasn't a big thing.
Madeline swallowed, but her throat felt dry.
He didn’t say anything more. With smooth steps, he walked to a mirror, fixing his collar like it was just another morning for him?
But, his next words made Madeline's body tight.
"Are you not scared of being told off by a client?"
Customer?
Madeline's forehead creased a lot. Did this guy just think she was a worker?!
Her eyes widened.
No. This had to be a nightmare.
But when she saw his calm face, real life hit her more.
Madeline wished to reply but her lips were too numb. She could only look at him, the man who had taken something very dear from her.
As the guy turned and was gonna talk Madeline quickly ran to the bathroom and shut the door.
Her back pushed up to the wall, her body shaking hard.
The drops she had kept in check now flowed easily.
What did she do? Because of her silly choice to go to a bar, now Madeline had to give up her innocence to a man who didn't even mind about her!
Madeline didn’t know how long she was in the bath, thinking about how ashamed sh͏e would be if her folks found out what had happened.
She just wished that when she came out the man would have been gone.
However, her hopes were dashed in an instant.
When she opened the door, the man was still there.
Dressed up, she sat on the couch with her legs crossed. She looked at her phone screen with a blank face.
Madeline nibbled her lip. She did not want to stay here.
Without a word Madeline took her bag from the ground and walked by him to the door.
But—
"Take your payment."
Madeline stopped in her tracks.
Her heart was pounding.
Slowly, she turned around.
The man didn't even look at her as he spoke.
His hand went easy, showing to a pile of cash on the coffee table.
"Payment?" Madeline muttered, her body frozen in place.
At that moment, Nathaniel Sebastian Luis raised his gaze and glanced at Madeline. He raised his eyebrows, then decided to stand and approach the woman before him.
Tall. Dominating. Dangerous.
Madeline had to look up to meet Nathaniel's sharp, unreadable face.
"Isn't that enough?"
Madeline wanted to cry. This man really thinks he's...
"I don't know how much my friend paid," the man continued, grabbing Madeline's hand and forcing her to accept the stack of bills. "But take this. It's a fair price for you."
Madeline's blood boiled.
Her chest heaved, trying to contain her exploding emotions.
Without thinking, Madeline raised her hand and slapped him hard!
SLAP!
"Watch your behavior, you bastard!"
Without waiting for a response from the man in front of her, Madeline quickly left, holding back tears at the corners of her eyes.
On the other hand,
The man, Nathaniel, remained unmoved. He hadn't expected to be slapped when he wanted to overpay the escort his friend had booked.
Inwardly, he couldn't help but wonder: Are escorts these days really this fierce?
Sighing, Nathaniel turned to grab his jacket and leave. However, at that moment, his gaze fell on the bed.
The man froze.
Red stains. Blood?
Nathaniel stared at her for a long moment, then frowned.
Was the call girl still a virgin?
Without waiting, Nathaniel helped Madeline walk to the car. Every step felt heavy for her, her breath coming in short gasps, yet she tried to stay calm beside her husband. Nathaniel held her hand tightly throughout the drive, glancing at her now and then with undisguised worry.“Breathe slowly, love. We’re almost there,” he said, trying to sound calm, though his eyes revealed deep anxiety.When they arrived at the hospital, nurses immediately greeted them and rushed Madeline to the delivery room. Nathaniel walked alongside the gurney, his gaze fixed on his wife’s face, fear and happiness mingling in his eyes.Not long after, Madeline’s parents, Risha and Adhitama, arrived, their faces filled with emotion.“How is Madeline?” Risha asked, her voice trembling.“She’s strong, Mom,” Nathaniel replied, forcing a smile even as his heart raced.Time seemed to crawl. Nathaniel waited outside
That morning, sunlight slipped through the bedroom curtains, brushing against Madeline’s face as she lay half-awake. Nathaniel had just stepped out of the bathroom, his hair still slightly damp, yet his hands were already busy arranging a light breakfast on a small tray of whole wheat bread, slices of fruit, and a glass of warm milk.“Good morning, my beautiful mom-to-be,” he greeted her with a charming smile.Madeline chuckled softly. “You don’t have to go to all this trouble every morning, Nathaniel.”Nathaniel simply shook his head as he sat on the edge of the bed. “I want to make sure you eat properly. The doctor said you need plenty of rest and enough nutrients. I don’t want to take any risks.”Madeline looked at him gently, warmth spreading through her chest. She knew Nathaniel had once been known as distant and consumed by work, but now, every moment of his seemed to belong to her.
The door opened slowly. Risha came in carrying a glass of warm water, followed by Adhitama with a small bag containing the test results. “The doctor said Madeline can go home after this,” Risha said, her voice still trembling with emotion. “As long as she really rests.”Madeline nodded obediently. “I’ll follow all the rules,” she said with a smile this time more confident.Adhitama looked at Nathaniel, his expression turning more worried, but resolute. “You heard that,” he said. “Starting today, priorities change.”Nathaniel met his gaze without hesitation. “I understand, sir. And I’m ready.”A few minutes later, Madeline was helped out of bed. Nathaniel quickly draped a light jacket over her shoulders even though the hospital air was warm. He walked half a step ahead, making sure every step she took was safe.Risha watched from the side, her hand occasionally
Adhitama, who had been silent until now, finally spoke in a firm but controlled tone. “Go to the nearest general hospital. Don’t take a detour.”“I know,” Nathaniel replied shortly. He turned onto a quieter road, picking up speed slightly as the way cleared.Inside the car, only the sound of the engine and Madeline’s uneven breathing could be heard. Nathaniel kept holding her hand, occasionally rubbing her back with his thumb, a small gesture filled with silent prayers.“I’m sorry.” Madeline suddenly whispered, her eyes still closed.“For what?” Nathaniel swallowed hard.“For making everyone panic.”Nathaniel shook his head, even though she couldn’t see it. “Don’t apologize. You’ve done nothing wrong. Just focus on holding on.”The car finally turned onto the main road leading to the hospital. In the distance, the hospital sign


















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