ログインNathan enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate while holding his son. The handsome baby was sleeping so soundly, as if the world around him meant nothing. Even the sound of conversation in the room did not disturb his sleep in the slightest.“Let me hold Noah,” Elizabeth said with a smile, looking at the peacefully sleeping baby.“No need,” Nathan replied briefly.The cold mountain air made the little baby even more comfortable sleeping in his father’s arms.“Your arms will get sore if you hold him for too long. Let me hold Noah,” Elizabeth offered again gently.“You already held him for quite a while in the car. Now it’s my turn.”Nathan knew Elizabeth was already tired. He wanted to give her a chance to rest.“We took turns in the car,” Elizabeth reminded him lightly.Mawar and Hermawan did not interrupt the conversation. The married couple simply watched Nathan and Elizabeth quietly.If others saw them outside, many would probably assume that Elizabeth was Nathan’s wife. They looked so clos
Martin stood on a street filled with student residences.Why didn’t I ask for her address?The regret came too late.“Elizabeth, where are you actually?”He walked aimlessly, realizing how fragile his preparation had been.His steps continued until a sharp pain spread through his stomach.“I haven’t eaten since this morning.”He glanced at the watch on his wrist—it was three in the afternoon.His gaze fell upon a small, simple food stall. Without hesitation, he entered and ordered a simple meal along with a glass of orange juice.A few minutes later, his order arrived. Martin ate hungrily, occasionally observing the surroundings. The stall was filled with students. The food was inexpensive and simple, yet the place felt lively.After finishing, he paid and prepared to leave.“Excuse me,” he said to the owner of the stall while showing a photograph of Elizabeth from their marriage certificate.“Have you ever seen this woman?”The man looked carefully at the small 3x4 cm photograph.“I
“Madam, I have finished preparing the belongings,” Elizabeth said with a smile.“Ask the servants to carry the luggage,” Mawar replied.“Alright,” Elizabeth answered with a smile.She then took Noah from Nathan’s arms.“You’re neat and smell nice,” she said softly.Mawar signaled to the servants and the security guard to take Elizabeth’s and Nathan’s bags.Not long afterward, a servant and a security guard appeared carrying two large bags.“Are those yours and Nathan’s?” Mawar asked, looking at Elizabeth.“No,” Elizabeth replied honestly with a smile. “Those are only my things. Nathan’s belongings are still in his room.”Nathan stared at the suitcases in disbelief.“Are you going on vacation or moving out?”“Of course on vacation,” Elizabeth replied lightly, her smile widening.“Why do you have so many things?” Mawar asked, equally surprised.“So nothing will be left behind,” Elizabeth answered innocently.Nathan’s surprise, however, was not over. When his own belongings were brought
After returning from campus, Elizabeth went back to the mansion with Nathan. That had been her routine for the past six months—leaving and returning together, in a rhythm that had almost never changed.She was living a life that was calm, comfortable, and—without her realizing it—happy. In that house, the sadness of her past seemed to have been swept away, replaced by a sense of security that slowly made her forget the fact that she still had a husband.Sometimes Elizabeth herself felt puzzled by her position. She was only a nanny, yet the owner of the house behaved like a personal driver. Wherever she went, Nathan was always the one who took her and picked her up.“Elizabeth, pack your things immediately.”Mawar gave the order as soon as she saw Elizabeth enter the house.“Where are we going?” Elizabeth asked in surprise.“We’re leaving for Puncak this afternoon.”Mawar sat gracefully while enjoying her warm tea.“To Puncak?” Elizabeth was startled. In her mind, the trip was supposed
“Are you not working today?”Julia—who that morning looked neat and composed despite her visibly pregnant belly—looked at Martin. The man was still wearing a plain T-shirt, lying on the bed with no sign of preparing to leave.“My head hurts. I’ve already asked for permission,” Martin replied briefly.“Alright,” Julia said softly. “I’ll go first. If you want breakfast, buy something outside. This is money for household expenses.”She took a banknote from her wallet and placed it on the table. Martin did not respond. His gaze was empty, as if the conversation had never taken place.“Next week I’ll be starting my leave,” Julia continued, smiling as she gently stroked her belly.The anticipation of a child’s birth always carried hope. According to the medical examination, the baby she was carrying was a girl.Martin remained silent. There was no trace of joy on his face—so unlike when he had awaited the birth of his first child, Alex.“How long are you going to treat me like this?” Julia
Elizabeth was inside the car with Nathan. However, the atmosphere between them was not as usual. Where Elizabeth had once been lighthearted and cheerful, she now chose silence, lowering her head as if trying to hide her nervousness.Although the matter had passed, the awkwardness had not completely faded. Too many strange things had happened the night before. Until now, Elizabeth still wondered how she had fallen asleep in Noah’s room—and who had moved her. She wanted to ask, but every time she turned and met Nathan’s face, her courage immediately crumbled.“I’ll pick you up later,” Nathan said, glancing at her.“Yes,” Elizabeth replied simply. “You’ve always been the one who picks me up.”Nathan held his breath, suppressing a mix of annoyance and exasperation. He had only wanted to start a conversation, but Elizabeth’s response left him momentarily speechless.“Noah ate a lot this morning. And today was his first day,” Nathan said, trying another topic.Usually, talking about Noah al
That afternoon, the rain fell heavily. City streets that were usually crowded now felt noticeably quieter. For some drivers, travelling along wet roads under heavy rain felt strangely calming. Traffic thinned, horns were rarely heard. Only a few motorcyclists dared to continue their journey in such
“Giddy up, little horse, giddy up,” Elizabeth said softly as she gently tugged at Nathan’s shirt. Meanwhile, Noah, perched on his daddy’s back, laughed freely. His small arms were wrapped enthusiastically around Nathan’s neck. “Daddy is tired, sweetheart,” Nathan said, still crawling. The man, w
Julia looked at Martin with anger she could no longer contain. For the past two months, she had tried to remain patient while facing the drastic change in Martin’s attitude. But this time, her patience was completely gone. Her chest burned when Martin once again brought up his first wife.“I regret
“What did you bring?” Marwan asked with a smile, his gaze falling on the food container in the woman’s hands.“I cooked beef rib soup,” she replied gently. “You said you wanted it.”She fed Marwan with careful attention.“Thank you,” Marwan said, his smile faint but sincere.While chewing slowly, h







