Axel closed his eyes and strengthened his resolve. No matter how heavy it was, he still had to answer and make a decision about daddy Charles’ question, right?
"I don't want to choose between you. I love you, Dad, but I also love Aura and our baby. Please don't make it harder for me, Dad! How could Daddy act so cruelly towards me? I don’t want to leave Daddy because in my body also flows the blood of the Xavier family, Daddy’s blood. And in the body of my child, the child being carried by Aura, also flows the blood of the Xavier family, my blood, Dad!" Axel explained, pleading, visibly frustrated.But in vain, because daddy Charles remained silent, hardening his heart."Whatever you say won't change Daddy's decision. You just need to give an answer now. Who do you choose? No need to beat around the bush anymore, because whatever words come out of your mouth won’t change Daddy’s decision!"Damn! Axel felt like he was playing "Deal or No Deal!" Choosing what's most impSeoul – South Korea...Aura looked at the house she had bought in the last few years. Although Aura hadn't lived here for a long time, as this house was more of a stopover when she was in Korea, especially considering her job required frequent travel to many countries!But even so, many memories were created here. Memories of her and Axel. Memories that changed Aura’s feelings and made her fall for him, to the point Aura wasn’t even aware when she fell in love with Axel?Was it when he protected Aura from a thrown bottle? Or when he shielded Aura from chasing fans? Or perhaps after they slept together? Who knows! Aura doesn’t remember, but one thing Aura realizes is that she has fallen for Axel. Fallen for the man who is the father of her child. This time, Aura won’t deny that reality!Mommy Erika looked at the saddened Aura, finding it difficult to leave this house."Aura...""I never thought that eventually, I would have to leave this house,
Oh no, where is Aura? Did she really leave him? Or is she just playing games with him? Playing hide and seek? Is Aura really this cruel to him? Especially when Axel sacrificed everything! Axel even let go of the Xavier family just for Aura and their baby! But why did Aura disappear without a trace like this?! Unbelievable! Frantically, Axel searched the entire area. Living room, family room, kitchen, bathroom, music studio, backyard—everything, but still, it was all in vain! No sign of anyone! No signs of anyone's presence other than Axel!Until Axel’s feet stepped into Aura's room, it looked so tidy. Axel opened Aura's wardrobe, there were still many clothes hanging there, but Axel realized that the large suitcase that usually sat in the corner was gone! Just like the owner of this house. Gone without a word!Axel walked slowly towards the bed, and his eyes caught an envelope placed on the nightstand. With trembling hands, Axel picked up the envelope and opened it
‘Finally, I've arrived in Germany!’ Aura thought, feeling sad, realizing that she was now alone in a foreign country. But Aura couldn't turn back, this was her decision. And Aura had to take responsibility for the decision she had made, right? It might be difficult at first, but Aura believed she could handle it well.Aura stared at her new residence in Germany, not as large as her home, but still comfortable. She pulled her large suitcase into the house and lay down on the sofa, feeling exhausted. Aura gently rubbed her slightly bulging belly, feeling guilty for making her baby tired.At first, Aura was hesitant about her plan, especially considering her young pregnancy. Traveling by plane for hours was not recommended by doctors, but Aura had no other choice. As long as Axel wasn't near her, it was Aura's chance to escape!"Forgive Mommy, Darling. Mommy promises not to distress you anymore after this. We will live peacefully here. Just the two of us. Mommy hopes you wo
Axel took out his phone, called Clay, ignoring the time difference between Seoul and Jakarta. Axel couldn't afford to delay even for a second!"Why?" Clay asked without beating around the bush, aware that Axel would give an order or at least information related to Aura. Otherwise, Axel wouldn't be contacting him this frequently!"I have Aura's parents' address in Jakarta. You can come directly to this address," Axel said, mentioning Aura's parents' home address. Clay promptly noted it down."Okay, I'll come to this address tomorrow morning.""Why does it have to be tomorrow morning? You can come now!" Axel protested."Are you crazy? Do you want me to show up uninvited to someone's house in the middle of the night?" grumbled Clay, making Axel forget that it was almost midnight! Aura's departure had made Axel lose track of time! Plus, there’s a slight time difference between countries! Luckily, Ji Hwan was still working late at the office!"Sorry, I didn't real
After Clay left, Mommy Erika looked at daddy Daniel, her eyes expressing various emotions.“How about now? What should we do? I didn't expect Axel to take action to this extent! Doesn't that mean Axel is serious about Aura?” Mommy Erika asked shortly after Clay left their house.“Then what do you suggest? We can't possibly disclose where Aura is living now. We promised Aura that we wouldn’t tell anyone!”"Do you bear to Aura? Leaving her alone there?""But that's Aura's wish!""I know, but I’m sure that Aura is forced to do it.""But it's not our right to tell Axel where Aura is now, not without Aura's permission. We must respect Aura's decision.""But...""I understand your concerns. I’m also as worried as you, but we also have to respect Aura's decision. And you know there are consequences Aura has to face if they meet again. Do you want Aura to lose custody of her child?" Daddy Daniel reminded Mommy Erika of the cursed agreement that had already be
Clay blinked. Germany? A country with a population of 83 million people. Is Aura there? Wasn't there another country with a smaller population? Finding one person among 83 million people wouldn't be easy!But it doesn’t mind, at least this is better than Clay having to search for Aura among billions of people worldwide! Now, at least Clay can focus his search in Germany. Tens of millions of inhabitants are still better than billions! That shouldn’t discourage Clay!"Is there anything else you can tell me about Aura?""No. We dare not say anything. We don't want Aura to be harmed later on. We hope you can keep what I just said a secret. I don't want this information to be known by anyone. Can you do that?"Clay frowned. Daddy Daniel's statement made Clay curious. What did he mean by 'Aura to be harmed later on'? Were there specific parties forcing Aura to make such a decision? But who? Daddy Charles? The name popped up in Clay's mind, but he quickly dismissed it. He d
The next morning…Axel groaned while holding his head, feeling a headache. His throat was dry. Dehydrated. Alcohol was indeed a devil, but Axel needed it!Damian knocked on Axel's bedroom door and found his young master already awake."It's better if you take a shower first, Sir. I've prepared a hangover relief soup.""Thanks!" Axel replied hoarsely.After taking a shower, Axel sipped the soup in front of him. Sujebi guk, made from flour dough and cooked in anchovy broth with a mixture of various vegetables. The warm taste made Axel's stomach, initially nauseous from excessive alcohol consumption, feel more comfortable.Not in vain to have Damian here, at least, he could take care of Axel like this. Although reluctant, Axel had to admit that Damian had always been by his side. Since the man first started working for the Xavier family.Axel had just slurped the soup until it was empty when the doorbell of his apartment rang. Damian opened the door and saw
‘What are you going to do after this?’‘Leaving this country. Haven't I promised Daddy Charles that I'll leave Axel?’‘Where will you go? Wouldn't it be better to return to Jakarta?’‘No, Mom. Jakarta is Axel's birthplace, and Daddy Charles is also there. I don't want to be seen as breaking my promise. Mommy knows the consequences I'd face if I do that. I don't want this baby to be taken away by the Xavier family! Plus, everyone will gossip when they find out I'm pregnant out of wedlock. Jakarta isn’t the right city for an unmarried pregnant woman like me.’‘Then, which country do you think is best?’‘I think it's a good idea to go to Germany.’Axel clenched his fist tightly, not expecting daddy Charles to be this ruthless to him. Driving away Aura, who was pregnant, to keep her away from Axel? Outrageous! Axel didn't expect daddy Charles to go this far!"How did you get this recording?""This is a conversation Miss Aura had with her parents when I de