About an hour ago, Kayden held his breath in anticipation of Aria's answer. He stared at the screen with intense concentration as if he didn't want to miss a thing. “I'm… Jayden, and I…” Kayden's heart was in turmoil as she began to speak but didn't complete her sentence. He eagerly awaited the rest of her words, but they never came. He had even wanted to stop watching when he noticed how her eyelashes fluttered rapidly as if she was going through something unbearable. Especially when Jayden had asked that question. “Aria, sweetheart. Are you tired?” He had noticed that intriguing air of mystery hanging in the room. How Ariana had glanced at Jayden with her expression revealing a mix of confusion and apprehension, as if she were staring at a total stranger. The fear and unease that had flickered in her large eyes, only to be replaced seconds later by a serene smile as she turned back to the screen before confessing her love to Jayden.“So as I was saying… My husband and I are cl
“Let's get a divorce, Jayden.” “A divorce?” Jayden repeated, before cackling as if he had heard the funniest joke in his life. Aria didn't know what was funny for him to laugh like that. “You think I'd allow you to make a fool out of me and let you go?” He scoffed. “I didn't. I wanted to confess what I had done for a while now, but I didn't want to hurt you…” “It was because you knew it was disgusting; that's why you couldn't tell me, right?” He cut her off and added. “I'll pretend this never happened. For the sake of the baby, don't you say the word divorce to me again; just promise to stay away from Kayden.” Aria froze and stared at Jayden with her mind blank. ‘How could she have forgotten that she made Jayden think the baby was his? Should she just tell him the truth? But what would his reaction be? He was already so angry because she cheated; what would he do if he found out the baby wasn't his?’ “This baby… this baby is mine alone. I'll move out of the Hunt mansion. Let'
“When you found out Mr. Hunt might be paralyzed forever, did it make you consider divorce? Maybe some old admirers began to woo you?” Aria froze hearing the hostess’s question. ‘What kind of invasive question was this? Besides, from the questions she had read beforehand, this question wasn't included. Even though she had been considering getting a divorce from Jayden, especially after what happened earlier today, there's no way she could say that on live TV, right?’ ‘And how could she say she had another admirer apart from her husband when the whole world was watching?’ Knowing she was still on live TV, with Jayden's hand at her back as he gave her another squeeze, Aria took a deep breath and smiled at the camera. “I'm… Jayden and I…” she stammered; the lie she wanted to tell suddenly felt too heavy on her tongue. She couldn't keep pretending that everything was alright. “Aria, sweetheart, are you tired?” Jayden asked with a gentle look on his face, as his hand painfully pinched
“I can explain; it’s…it’s not what it looks like.” Aria stammered only for the door behind her to burst open, revealing Kayden. “You forgot your purse,” he said, handing Aria the purse she didn't even remember carrying. She inwardly winced, wishing to kick Kayden in the head for blowing her cover. She could feel James' gaze on both of them. “Thank you,” she squeaked, stretching her hand for the purse that now felt like an eyesore. ‘She must have dropped it when he pulled her into the ward.’ “James, is it? Fancy meeting you here. Are you keeping tabs on me?” Kayden drawled, his voice cold as he turned his attention to James. It was almost shameless how he acted as if he had no idea that he was the one who didn’t belong there.“You—Young Master Kayden. I…I came to visit Sir Jayden,” James stammered, feeling his hair stand on end after seeing Kayden's murderous glare. He was almost convinced Kayden was letting him know that he was aware he had been keeping tabs on him. “Oh, I for
Kayden pulled out his fingers, glistening with her juices, and held them in front of her. “You're scared?” He scoffed. His gaze was cold and filled with mockery. Aria saw his mocking gaze and blushed in embarrassment. He had only kissed her, but she was already having such a strong reaction. Not being touched by him for just seven days made her body crave him even more. She didn't even understand her own body now. She stared at his fingers glistening with her juices and stammered. “I…I… It's your fault. The man I love is kissing and touching me. What did you expect?” Kayden stiffened.She lowered her head shyly, her lashes trembling, wet with fresh tears. Kayden saw her eyes wet with tears, and his pupils shook violently. “You'd tell such a lie just to make me stop? Are you willing to go to such lengths so that I'll let you go to him?” His voice was icy, plunging the room into extreme coldness. “No!” Aria lifted her gaze and stared at him with glistening eyes full of shock. “
1st class hospital, Jayden's ward… Just as Aria feared, everything was in chaos in the next ward due to her absence. James couldn't explain how Aria had disappeared from the hospital when there was footage of her in the lobby until she entered the elevator. The problem was that, due to the strict privacy regulations surrounding the patrons of the VIP wards, which typically consisted of influential figures, powerful executives, and prominent socialites of New York's high society, the VIP floor had no CCTV cameras. Most big shots brought their mistresses here and usually paid them a visit due to the high level of privacy. Today's event with the Hunt family was a special case that allowed reporters on the floor, and even that was allowed under the condition that no other news could be leaked out, with both the hospital and the media houses signing a confidentiality agreement. This had been done to shield the esteemed guests from public scrutiny, ensuring an air of confidentiality th