LOGINAlthough Elena had initially agreed to the DNA test for Layla, her mind changed when the doctor and nurse arrived at the house. She was afraid that the past would repeat itself."No, we don't need to do this. I'm sure she's my daughter," Elena insisted.Evander understood Elena's feelings. The trauma of her past, of what Victoria had so cruelly done to both her children, was still fresh."But this is for the good of all of us, darling," Evander coaxed.Elena shook her head. "No. Don't do it. I don't want her to be hurt again," she protested."It's the only way to prove she is our daughter," Evander said again."What happened all those years ago was a nightmare, and she was just a newborn. This time, we are doing it for her own good as well, my love.""But I can't.""I understand your fear, but we have to do this," Evander said, stroking Elena's cheek gently."They are strong children. I'm sure they can get through this."Elena fell silent, her gaze shifting between Layla and Noah."Al
The day's events had shocked everyone. The most confused of all were, of course, the children, Layla and Noah.Layla was torn between confusion and disbelief at the words of the woman she had always considered her mother, Olivia."It can't be," Layla said, shaking her head. Her eyes welled with tears as she stared at Olivia.Olivia sobbed softly. She knew this revelation would be a profound shock."It's the truth, my child. I took you from this house long ago for your own safety," she said, stroking Layla's cheek.Evander was still trying to process everything that was happening. He looked at Layla and then at Noah."We should all give ourselves a moment to calm down, especially the children. They will certainly need time to accept all of this," Evander said, his gaze finally resting on Noah.Elena nodded, as did Olivia and Emily."Father has to know about this. Or could he have known all along that Layla didn't die?" Elena wondered aloud."No, Miss. Mr. Alistair knows nothing about t
It was as if Elena forgot how to breathe. After hearing what Olivia said, her eyes stared blankly into the distance. Her footing became unsteady, and she staggered backward.“Ma’am!” Emily cried out, rushing to Elena's side to support her.Elena seemed to snap out of a daze. She turned to Emily, who looked at her with sorrow, then turned back to Olivia, who stood before her, tears streaming down her face.“What did you say, Olivia? Don’t you dare play games with me,” Elena said, her voice trembling.Olivia didn’t answer. She only bowed her head and wept.Elena pulled her arm free from Emily's grasp and walked toward Olivia, gripping the woman’s shoulders.“Tell me. What did you just say?” she demanded.“Say it again, clearly. I want to hear it,” Elena screamed, shaking Olivia's shoulders.Olivia shook her head, sobbing uncontrollably.“Please forgive me, Ma’am. I was only trying to save her. I never meant to hide her from you,” Olivia stammered.“Is what you’re saying true? Say it one
Since yesterday's events, Olivia had been keeping Layla from spending time with Noah. The situation was still delicate, especially since Noah seemed to be rejecting Evander as his father."So, how are they now? Is Miss Elena okay?" Olivia asked Emily while they watched Layla study on the back terrace."She's hurt, but it doesn't seem to be severe. And Mr. Noah has already accepted her as his mother," Emily explained, her brow furrowed."Why do you look like that? Is there something else?" Olivia asked, noticing her friend's unease."Mr. Evan left first yesterday with such a sad look on his face. Apparently, Mr. Noah still can't accept that he's his father," she said, letting out a long sigh. She knew the story from their time in New York, about the other woman who was close to Evander and had also spent time with Noah. That's probably the reason, she thought to herself. Noah thinks Evander betrayed one of the women he cares about."Is there more to the story?" Olivia asked, watching
Elena watched Evander leave. She wanted to ask him a question, but her head was still throbbing, and she felt too weak to say much."It looks like we should get going," Dom said, wrapping an arm around Alice's shoulder."Mama, Papa, where are you going?" Noah asked, looking up at them with a worried expression.Alice quickly went to his side. "Nowhere, sweetheart. We're just going home. You can come play whenever you want because we live in Indonesia now," she said with a gentle smile.Noah looked happy to hear that and nodded as Alice stroked his hair."Thank you for everything," Elena said in a quiet voice.Alice moved closer and took her hand. "Noah brought us together. I hope this bond lasts forever," she said."Of course. This is such a happy moment for me," Elena replied."Thank you is not enough for what you two have done," Alistair said, his eyes glistening as he looked at Dom and Alice.Everyone in the room understood what he meant. The sacrifice Alice and Dom had made in let
Evander finally broke down the door to Noah's room. They were shocked to see the room in complete disarray, with Noah huddled in a corner, crying.Elena rushed forward to embrace him."Noah, sweetheart," she called out."I'm not Noah! Don't call me that name!" Noah retorted, roughly pushing Elena's hand away."Noah Sinclair, please, son. Calm down, sweetheart," Alice pleaded."And I'm not Noah Sinclair either! You should all just leave!" he screamed, struggling against them.Noah thrashed out in anger, hitting anyone who tried to get near him and throwing whatever he could grab."Go! I'm alone! You can't be here! Just go!" Noah shouted, his hand seizing a vase and hurling it.Elena, who was moving forward to calm him, was struck by the vase. She ignored the blow and managed to pull Noah into a tight hug."It's Mama, sweetheart. Please don't be like this. We all love you. You are our precious son.""Let go! Let me go! You're all horrible, I hate you!" Noah screamed, continuing to strug
The wedding reception was simple, yet deeply meaningful for Evander and Elena. After officially becoming husband and wife, they celebrated with a small party in the backyard of the new house Alistair had given them. It was a large, luxurious wooden house by the lake. Elena shrieked with delight upo
Evander received an assignment at the Indonesian Embassy in New York. He became one of the aides to the Indonesian Ambassador there, and by sheer coincidence, they seized the opportunity to search for Noah.As a staff member, Evander was also provided with official housing. He now shared it with El
Elena and Evander wasted no time. They immediately began searching the hospitals in the city, hoping to find an Asian doctor's name among the staff.To speed up the search, they split up. Evander made sure the GPS on Elena's phone was working properly so he could find her anywhere."I'm not a child
Evander and Elena walked together along the sidewalk, enjoying the view of the snowy streets around them.Snow?Yes.They had arrived in the land of Uncle Sam a few days ago. Elena had insisted on going immediately upon hearing that the family who adopted Noah lived in this country. And here they w







