MasukAnna strode into the VIP room with a sharp exhale, her gaze immediately locking onto Rendy sitting on the hospital bed. He looked perfectly fine. The only injury was a shallow cut across his palm, where a thin trickle of blood still seeped through.As a doctor, she only needed one glance to know it hadn't been caused by an accident. The wound was too neat, too superficial—as though he'd inflicted it on himself just to find an excuse to come here."Bandage his hand," Anna instructed Erika and Nina without taking a single step toward him."Yes, Doctor," they answered in unison."I want you to treat me, Anna," Rendy said, brushing Erika's hand away before she could clean the wound.Anna's eyes turned ice-cold."Don't make me despise you even more."Rendy let out a quiet chuckle, completely unfazed."I've told you from the very beginning—we're getting back together. Lusi and I were nothing but an act. Why can't you understand that, Anna?"Erika and Nina exchanged stunned glances. Neither
It was already late when the car carrying Anna pulled into the mansion's driveway.The night sky was dark, illuminated only by the rows of garden lights lining the path to the front entrance.Anna stepped out of the car, rubbing the back of her neck tiredly. Today had felt more exhausting than usual.The moment she entered the house, Maria was already waiting, as always, to greet her.“Good evening, Ma'am,” Maria said politely.Anna gave a small nod.Without realizing it, her gaze swept across the room as though searching for someone.“Has Liam come home yet?” she asked.Her eyes briefly flicked to the large clock hanging in the main hall.Ten o'clock at night.Normally, Liam would already be home by this hour.“I'm sorry, Ma'am,” Maria replied carefully. “Mr. Liam left for a business trip this afternoon.”Anna's steps came to an abrupt halt.For a moment, she simply stood there.“A business trip?” she repeated quietly.“Yes, Ma'am.”“How long will he be gone?”Maria hesitated.“I'm n
Silence fell over the cafeteria.It was as if everyone had stopped breathing at once.Then—“WOOOOOO!”A deafening cheer erupted throughout the room.Several nurses even jumped to their feet, clapping and whistling excitedly.“He finally confessed!”“Come on, Dr. Anna! Give him a chance!”“Dr. Noah and Dr. Anna are perfect together!”“I agree!”“They'd be the dream doctor couple!”The once-quiet cafeteria transformed into a sea of excitement.Amid all the commotion, Noah remained calm. Yet the faint blush creeping up his ears betrayed how nervous he really was.Meanwhile, Anna simply smiled.Her gaze lingered on Noah before she slowly raised her left hand.The wedding ring on her finger immediately caught everyone's attention.“I'm sorry,” Anna said honestly. “I'm married.”The words hit the room like a bolt of lightning.The cafeteria instantly fell silent again.Eyes widened in disbelief.“What?”“Married?”“Since when?”Even Noah looked stunned.His gaze dropped to the ring that no
“Anna.” The sound of her name made Anna turn around. Her brows immediately furrowed when she saw Rendy walking toward her, a bouquet of roses in hand that stood out conspicuously in the middle of the busy hospital corridor. “Happy birthday, Anna,” Rendy said with a smile that looked painfully forced. Anna glanced at the flowers for a brief second before clicking her tongue in annoyance. “Don't waste my time. I still have plenty of patients to take care of,” she said coldly and turned to leave. Before she could get far, however, Rendy quickly caught her wrist. “Just a minute, Anna.” He opened the black velvet box he had been holding. Inside lay an exquisite necklace with a blood-red gemstone pendant that gleamed beneath the hospital lights. “This is the Crimson Heart you've wanted since last year,” he said confidently. Anna stopped walking. She stared at the necklace for a few moments before a faint smile curved her lips. “As far as I remember, isn't the Crimson Hear
Anna slowly woke as the morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in her bedroom curtains. Her head felt slightly heavy, making her frown as she tried to gather her thoughts. She closed her eyes again, searching her memory for what had happened the night before.Fragments of the evening surfaced one by one.She and Elena had spent hours together, talking endlessly while enjoying a few drinks. After that, everything became a little blurry. The last thing she clearly remembered was Liam coming to pick her up and taking her home.The bedroom door opened quietly."You're awake?"At the sound of Liam's voice, Anna turned her head. He walked in carrying a glass of honey water."Drink this. It should help with the headache," he said, handing it to her.Anna accepted it with both hands and took a few slow sips."I'm sorry," she said after a moment. "We got so caught up talking last night that I didn't realize I'd had too much to drink."She ended the sentence with an embarrassed grin.Liam s
“Happy birthday!” Elena exclaimed the moment the apartment door swung open and Anna stepped inside.Anna stopped short at the entrance. Her eyes swept across the room filled with white and gold balloons, warm fairy lights twinkling softly overhead, and a small table in the center topped with a simple yet beautiful birthday cake. The scent of vanilla and scented candles lingered in the air.For a few seconds, she could only stare.“You... did all this yourself?” she asked in disbelief, turning to Elena.Elena lifted her chin proudly. “Of course. I got home past midnight and started decorating right away. I almost fell off the chair trying to hang those lights, by the way.”A soft laugh escaped Anna’s lips. Warmth bloomed in her chest at the sight of all the effort her best friend had put in for her. “Oh my God, thank you, my forever-single best friend.”Elena immediately flicked her forehead. “You’re impossible. Even on your birthday, you still find time to make fun of my love life.”A
“Anna.”The sound of her name brought Anna’s steps to a halt. She stared straight ahead—at the man standing only a short distance away, a bouquet of flowers clutched in his hand.“I’m sorry I’m late,” Rendy said as he walked toward her.“It’s fine. You don’t need to accompany me anymore,” Anna repl
Anna stood and reached for the plate in Liam’s hand, about to wash it herself, but his hand swiftly caught her wrist.“I’ll do it,” Liam said shortly.Anna stared at him without blinking, a mix of confusion and suspicion in her eyes.“Are you feeling okay?” she asked, following him into the kitchen
“Pick us up later,” Matilda said as she stepped out of the car.Liam didn’t say a word. His jaw tightened before he pulled away, leaving Matilda and Anna standing at the mall’s drop-off area.“Come on, Anna,” Matilda called lightly.Anna blinked, snapping out of her daze. She had been staring at Li
“Miss Anna, it’s time for dinner,” Ferdi said as he knocked politely on her door.“Yes, just a moment,” Anna replied. She hurried to smooth her hair before opening the door.“Sir and Madam are already waiting in the dining room,” Ferdi continued. “Please, allow me to escort you.”Anna nodded and fo







