Nathan looked at Elena with slightly raised eyebrows. "Why, are you jealous?"Elena instantly looked away, the woman's eyes rolling lazily, "Don't be stupid, Nathan."Nathan gave a short laugh, then pulled Elena into his arms. "I'm just asking. You're the one who suddenly said that. Besides, why be jealous? You know I don't have any feelings for Chintya.""Elena sighed softly, then let go of Nathan's embrace. "I don't know, yeah... But I'm just not comfortable involving her."Nathan nodded. "Okay, I get it. Let's find someone else. Not Chintya. I promise.""You really promise, don't you?" asked Elena for confirmation. "I know she has feelings for you. And you're too nice to reject someone like her outright."Nathan looked at Elena seriously. "I told you, you're the only one. If you say no, then my answer is no. It's that simple."Elena let out a long breath. "I just don't want our plans to be ruined by having the wrong person around."Nathan nodded. "Sip. We'll find a neutral surrogat
After the stressful dinner, Nathan and Elena returned to their mansion. It was a quiet night. Only the sound of the wall clock ticking softly in the middle of the long hallway leading to their room.Once in the room, Elena sat on the edge of the bed. She took off her shoes and hugged her knees. Her eyes were puffy. She could no longer bear it all. It felt like she was constantly being tested.Nathan closed the door softly and walked over to her. "Honey... why are you so quiet?"Elena looked up slowly. "You know why, Nathan."Nathan sighed and sat down next to her. "I'm not going to do what Grandma says. You know that, right?""But you have to, Nathan," Elena whispered. "You have to have children."Nathan shook his head firmly. "I don't need a child from another woman, darling. Especially from Chintya.""It's not about her. It's about you. About your family. You're the only heir. I can't give you a child. You have no other choice.""I don't care! I just want you. We already have four
"If Elena can't get pregnant, then Nathan will have to find another woman who can carry his child," Grandmother said firmly.All eyes in the living room turned around. Elena, who had been silent, now looked at her grandmother with a shocked face.Yes, Elena and Nathan had just arrived."What do you mean?" asked Elena, trying to remain calm even though her heart was beating wildly."Was what you said not clear enough?" she asked in a heavy voice. "It's about Nathan's family lineage. You have given us four wonderful great-grandchildren. But unfortunately your four children are not the flesh and blood of this family. My grandson, this family needs a successor. And if you cannot give birth again, then-""Mother, stop," interrupted Mrs. Sonia, sounding exasperated. "Elena almost lost her life giving birth to Alva. We all know that. Why are we still talking about something like this?""I know you object, Sonia. But it's reality," Grandma stood her ground. "There has to be a boy or girl from
Inside a narrow, stuffy room, a man sat leaning against the wall. His beard grew unkempt, his eyes were sunken, and his body looked thinner than the last time the public saw him. That man was Damian - Elena's ex-husband, who was now serving time for his actions in holding and kidnapping Elena.Footsteps could be heard approaching. Damian opened one eye lazily, thinking it was just the warden again. But this time, it was the sound of a woman's high heels hitting the floor. He turned his head. In front of the bars stood an elegant woman in a long black coat and sunglasses. The beautiful woman was Chintya."Long time no see, Mr. Damian," Chintya said flatly but sharply.Damian squinted. "Excuse me, who are you?"Chintya took off her glasses slowly. "You don't need to know who I am, Mr. Damian."Damian laughed dryly. "Do you have a purpose in coming to me?!""I do," Chintya said. "Don't you want revenge, Mr. Damian?!"Damian was silent. His expression changed slightly."I know everything
Chintya was all dressed up in a knee-length tight white dress and flawless makeup. In her hand was a large box containing Nathan's favorite meal - a medium rare steak from the expensive restaurant they used to frequent when they were colleagues.Her luxury car drove smoothly towards Nathan's mansion. Throughout the journey, Chintya kept repeating the dialogue in her mind, strategizing how to make today's visit seem "coincidental" and not pushy."I'm just dropping by. Isn't it wrong to bring food for an old friend?" she muttered with a small smile.Arriving at the mansion, Chintya descended confidently. Her steps were steady, her smile sweet, even though inside her chest, her heart was beating hard. After knocking on the door and waiting a few seconds, the large door opened slowly-and there stood Nathan.Chintya almost lost her breath.Nathan was only wearing a tight white t-shirt and house shorts. His tall, well-built body was clearly visible. His chest muscles were perfectly shaped,
The room was still warm from the morning's reunion. Nathan and Elena were now lying side by side, staring at each other in silence. It was quiet, but the atmosphere was comforting."Nathan... if I really couldn't get pregnant again, would you be disappointed?"Nathan immediately turned his head, looking at Elena with a furrowed brow. "Elena, are you talking about this again?"Elena sighed. "I know we've talked about this a lot, but I can't stop thinking about it. Especially last night Chintya-"Nathan suddenly pulled Elena's body closer and immediately kissed his wife on the lips making Elena instantly silent.The kiss was deep, warm, and made Elena's body stiffen. After a few seconds, Nathan pulled his face away slightly, but still pressed his forehead to Elena's."Listen," he said softly, but firmly. "I don't care."Elena looked at Nathan with dilated eyes."If you can't get pregnant again, I still love you. You know why?" Nathan continued. "Because you're more than enough. You, yo