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151. Fit To Be a Mother

"Kenzo, the handsome baby," praised Ariana again. The woman smiled, whispering her thanks. "I'm Ariana," she introduced herself. "Are you the owner of this restaurant?" Gina asked again, curious. Ariana nodded. "I thought the owner would be a woman in her forties or older. But it turns out you're still very young," she said, impressed. Ariana just smiled in response. Another knock sounded, and Ariana asked the person outside to come in. A tall, handsome man with dark brown hair and thick eyebrows looked inside with confusion. "Darling, I'm here," Gina said instantly and approached the door. The man handed a bag to Gina but his eyes kept wandering back to Ariana with a perplexed look. "Can my husband come in?" the woman asked Ariana for permission. Ariana nodded, and the man then stepped inside Ariana's room. "This is my husband, Maximilian Cariann," Gina introduced warmly. Ariana smiled again, extending her hand politely. "Ariana Leonidas," she said, stating her full name. "I thou

152. Defect

Ariana shook her head. "I got married a few months ago," she admitted. Gina's forehead wrinkled again. The woman looked at Ariana in disbelief. "So, you married a widower with a child?" she asked, curious. Ariana raised the corner of her mouth. "That's right," she said softly. "Do you really love him so much to marry him?" Gina inquired. Ariana responded with a smile once again. "As far as I know, marrying a widower, especially one with a child, is not easy. This is Indonesia, not a Western country that easily accepts the status of a man or a woman. What I know about this country is the social perception of those who are widowed or widowers, virgins or not. Am I wrong?" the woman asked hesitantly. Ariana smiled again. "No, you're not wrong. Some people—some communities do indeed make a big deal out of such things. But others—those with open minds, don't see it as a problem," she replied. "And to answer your first question, yes, I love them very much. My husband and my child. I lov

153. Why Him

"Enjoy your dinner," he said again. Gina nodded, kissing Ariana's cheeks before walking towards the exit, accompanied by her husband who held her back protectively. "If only I were normal too, Gerald and I would look as happy as that couple," Ariana thought to herself. She returned to her seat by the window, gazing at the view below. Soon, she saw the couple returning to their seats, placing the baby back in the stroller adorned with special toys. How beautiful, she murmured to herself. Reluctant to witness the intimacy that made her jealous, Ariana chose to leave the restaurant. The silence of her apartment could be her solace, though it didn't diminish her longing for Axel and Gerald. What was her husband doing right now? Did he miss her too? One thing Ariana was certain of, he must hate her deeply at this moment. A knock on the door woke Ariana from her sleep. She glanced at the clock on the wall and saw it was two in the morning. Who could it be? If it was Amber, her cousin wou

154. I'm Not Drunk

Ariana swallowed hard in distress. Why did Gerald have to promise her all those beautiful things? Why did he have to offer something irresistible to women? Why was he so in love with her? Why didn't Gerald want to lose her? These questions flooded her mind, creating a strong pulse there. "Please," the man pleaded. His hands reached for Ariana's arms and squeezed them gently. Then, he lifted Ariana's hand to place it on his broad shoulder. He then cupped Ariana's face with both of his hands, running his thumb over her jaw. "I love you, Ariana. Can't that reason make you stay by my side?" he asked again. "Or should I beg you to stay?" The man touched his forehead to Ariana's. Ariana could faintly smell the mixture of perfume, body odor, and alcohol. Gerald brought his face closer to Ariana's. His breath brushed against her face. His lips neared Ariana's, causing her heart to beat faster involuntarily. Gerald then touched his lips to Ariana's. Warmth. That's what Ariana felt. Oh God, h

155. Child

"I won't ask if I already know. I'm not someone who pretends to be foolish," Gerald snapped. "Yes, but it seems like you enjoy pretending to be drunk in front of a woman with a heart condition. Why? To make her anxious and die in front of you?" "He-heart condition?" Gerald stuttered momentarily. "What do you mean by that?" he asked, confused. "Yes. Your wife has a congenital heart disease. She suffers from atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats faster and irregularly," the young doctor explained. "Ho-how is that possible?" Gerald asked, bewildered. "From the patient's history, this happens due to genetic factors," the doctor said again. "History?" Gerald mentioned one word that seemed ambiguous to him. "Yes, Sir. History. Because this is not the first time she has been admitted to this hospital in the same condition," the doctor continued. "The previous patient experienced dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain that made her faint. Fortunately, the patien

156. Arrogant Doctor

Gerald chuckled. "We don't know what Axel will be like in the future. He might follow in his father's footsteps. Besides, no one knows how smart he'll be. We need a backup to ensure the Zeroun family survives," the woman replied flatly. Gerald's chuckle turned into a booming laughter that sounded more like mockery than genuine happiness. "So, it's fine for me to lose the woman I love as long as Grandma can secure an heir for this rotten family?" he sneered. "Don't push it, Gerald!" his grandmother snapped, her voice barely contained. The woman clearly stood stiffly before him. Perhaps it was because of Gerald's loud voice, or maybe one of the servants had awakened her. Because now, behind his grandmother, stood another woman who was the second mistress in the Zeroun household. "What's going on here?" Mrs. Isidora asked Gerald with a puzzled look. However, her question was ignored by Gerald and the three others present in the room. "Isn't it enough for all my sacrifices all this

157. I Promise

Ariana hung her head in defeat as she listened to the man's account. Both of them were wrong. Both she and the man were equally wrong. They had been overthinking without allowing fate to answer their questions. Because, in reality, no one knew what would happen afterward. Ariana feared the possibility of making Gerald sad if she didn't survive when their baby was born. Yet, she believed that Gerald would love the baby because it was his flesh and blood. Meanwhile, Gerald feared losing the woman he loved so much, so he chose to erase something that hadn't even happened yet. "I'm sorry," the words finally came out simultaneously from both their mouths. Ariana gazed at Gerald, and he did the same. Gerald moved closer and held his wife's hands in his own. "I know I was wrong. I was too selfish. I love you too much, so I'm afraid of losing you," he said softly. Ariana looked at her hands within his grasp. "I am also at fault. I have been too afraid of myself. I truly feared hearing wh

158. Prisoner

In the evening, Axel came to the penthouse with his nanny and also his personal driver. The couple, Gerald and Ariana, declared that they would stay in the penthouse and would not return to Zeroun's residence until Gerald allowed it. Gerald also hired the services of two completely new house assistants, not people he took from Zeroun's residence. Ariana was initially confused why there was no Vivan or Yosef or other house assistants who had previously worked at Zeroun's residence. However, she didn't dare to ask her husband. Ariana spent her time with Axel. The boy repeatedly asked Ariana if she would leave him again or not, or if Ariana would stay in the apartment and leave him with Gerald or not. Ariana promised Axel while looking at her husband that she would not leave the two of them no matter what happened. It took quite a long time to make Axel believe. The boy's questions had to stop when he fell asleep, of course, with Ariana by his side. Because once again, Axel was afraid A

159. Gina and Max

They had just arrived at the restaurant when Gerald's phone suddenly rang. Gerald glanced at the flat object and saw his friend's name displayed there. "Hello?" "How are you?" the man on the other side asked, clearly curious. "Estoy bien," Gerald replied, making Ariana furrow her brows. "He's my friend from Spain," he whispered to his wife. Ariana just nodded and continued walking inside the restaurant. "Have you returned to Spain?" Gerald inquired. "Not yet. We are still in Indonesia. Gina keeps urging me to remind you of your promise," the man answered. "She still wants to meet you and your wife. It's as if she hasn't met you yet." Maximilan said with a chuckle. "Meet? Who? Gina and Ariana?" Gerald asked, confused. "Who else do you think?" Max snorted rudely. "You know, her spy instincts kicked in at that moment. She deliberately made me go to your wife's restaurant, and suddenly she pretended to be sick, forcing us to borrow your wife's private room then." He explained with a

160. Chaotic

The fact that Ariana is pregnant is no longer a secret. The news has reached her father and Mother. It also reached her mother and siblings. Especially Shelma. The woman looked furious when she heard that Ariana had dropped her divorce case and returned to Gerald. She intended to confront Ariana at Zeroun's residence. However, when she arrived there, she didn't see Ariana, Gerald, or Axel. When she asked Isidora, the woman replied that Gerald had taken his 'family' and left Zeroun's residence. Including his grandchild. Shelma went hysterical. Her dream of being with Gerald seemed shattered again because of Ariana. Meanwhile, Mrs. Caitlyn openly came to Zeroun's residence to ask for more financial help her husband needed. Of course, in the form of funds that would revive her husband's business. But again, she was disappointed because the person she was looking for was not there. Unintentionally, Mrs. Caitlyn, Karenina, and Shelma went to Zeroun's company to find Gerald. Once again,

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