LOGINFifteen Years LaterA teenager hurried out of the car and nearly stumbled as he rushed into the house. He was panting, but his face was filled with excitement. Dustin, who had just finished closing his laptop after a full day of work, was startled when he saw his son rushing toward him."Jacob, what's going on?"With a proud smile, Jacob showed Dustin his certificate of achievement."Grandpa told me to finish my education on time, but I managed to do it even faster."Dustin stared at his son in confusion. "What do you mean?""I graduated! I'm the youngest student at my university to graduate this year!" Jacob shouted proudly.Before Dustin could even react, Jacob had already dashed into the backyard to show off his achievement to Elsa.The twenty-year-old was visibly excited as he proudly displayed his accomplishment to Elsa. Dustin couldn't help smiling as he watched them.He had once been suspicious of Kellan Dawson's decision to prioritize Jacob's education, but it turned out that K
Several days passed, and Dustin finally told Elsa about the decision he had made. Starting today, they would live in New York indefinitely. Dustin was concerned about Elsa's health, especially since her pregnancy was still in its early, vulnerable stages. He felt that the island was too far from adequate medical facilities and didn't want to take any risks.However, today, the fear that had been haunting Elsa finally became a reality.Kellan Dawson, the man who had tormented her thoughts for so long, was standing in front of their house. Elsa was home alone with Jacob, as Dustin had gone out without telling her where he was going.Even seeing Kellan's figure through the window made Elsa's entire body tremble. Her heart raced as terrible thoughts flooded her mind.Has he come to separate me from Dustin again?Instinctively, Elsa wrapped her arms around her stomach, as though protecting her baby from the threat.The door opened, and the atmosphere inside the house changed instantly. The
After waiting anxiously, Elsa finally opened her eyes. She had been unconscious for twelve hours, and the moment she awoke, dizziness assaulted her, making the world around her seem to sway. With a weak movement, Elsa raised a hand to her head, trying to ease the throbbing pain."Dustin," she whispered, her voice barely audible.Dustin, who had been sleeping in the chair beside her, woke up immediately. Sleepiness still lingered on his face, but it quickly gave way to concern when he saw Elsa moving."Els, you're awake? Are you feeling any better now?" he asked anxiously, his voice filled with hope.Elsa shook her head weakly. "No... I'm not feeling well." Her voice was hoarse, and her head still felt heavy. "Where's Jacob?" she asked, her thoughts immediately turning to their son."He's with Deon," Dustin replied.Elsa immediately looked at him, confusion evident in her eyes. Jacob? With Deon? Her mind was filled with questions, but before she could ask any of them, Dustin hurriedly e
The journey from the island to the city took at least two hours. Throughout the flight, cold sweat drenched Dustin's body. Behind him, Jacob was crying beside Elsa, who remained unconscious.After the long flight, the helicopter landed on the hospital's rooftop helipad. Dustin immediately scooped Elsa's limp, helpless body into his arms and hurried inside. Behind him, Jacob ran after them, crying."Doctor, please save my wife!" Dustin shouted, his pale face reflecting his overwhelming anxiety.So consumed by worry over Elsa's condition, Dustin failed to notice that he had lost sight of Jacob when he stepped out of the elevator.The medical staff immediately took Elsa into an examination room, leaving Dustin in an increasingly tense state. He paced back and forth anxiously, waiting for the results of her examination. What if his excessive demands the previous night had caused Elsa's condition to deteriorate?Frustrated, Dustin ran his fingers through his hair, praying incessantly that E
The plan to have a second child had been no joke. To turn that desire into reality, Elsa and Dustin would obviously need to spend more time sharing intimate moments together. For the past several nights, they had agreed that they would give Jacob a younger sibling.Today, Elsa was checking the wine they had been fermenting from grapes grown in their private vineyard when Dustin suddenly approached from behind and wrapped his arms around her waist."Try this wine. I think something might have gone wrong with the way it was made." Elsa offered him the first taste.Dustin sampled it, then shook his head."No, that's how it's supposed to taste. We can't open a bottle of fermented wine unless we're ready to drink it, because once it's opened, the flavor will change within a few hours," he explained.Elsa nodded in understanding. She had only just learned that this was how the wine fermentation process worked. The cellar was filled with barrels of fermenting wine, and the place had a distinc
The seasons came and went, and before they knew it, Jacob had turned five. The daily routines Elsa and Dustin had followed over the past five years had not changed much, but their simple life was still filled with happiness.The scorching sun did not stop Elsa from sitting back and relaxing as she watched Dustin and their son surf the fairly tall waves that morning. Wearing a pair of sunglasses, Elsa savored the peaceful moment."Living without the internet isn't as bad as I thought it would be," she murmured, smiling at the silence surrounding her.In the distance, Jacob came running toward her, with Dustin following close behind. The two looked like miniature and full-sized versions of the same person. Jacob strongly resembled Dustin, except that his hair was slightly blond like Elsa's."Mom, I can surf all by myself now!" Jacob exclaimed excitedly, his eyes sparkling with pride.Dustin smiled and ruffled his son's hair. "You're amazing, Jacob. Keep practicing until you've really ma







