Renata and Bastian arrived at the building where the party was being held. There were a lot of guests dressed in fancy clothes and showing off their wealth. And now Bastian is the centre of attention. There was also Julian with Jacob and Tristan. Bastian walked up to them."It turns out you invited her," Jacob said, smiling sarcastically."Why did you bring this woman here?" The audience of Renata could still hear Julian's whisper. "Didn't I tell you, don't let anyone find out about your relationship?""You just calm down; I won't introduce her as my wife," Bastian replied, hearing that somehow Renata's heart ached. If he didn't want to think of her as his wife, then why marry her? Renata turned her face away. She didn't want to get lost in this pain."Mr. Julian, you all came. Thank you," said an old man who approached them along with a young woman who clung to the old man's arm."We are just fulfilling your invitation, Mr. Charlos.""Mr. Sebastian, who is this beautiful woman? Is sh

Renata waited for a long time and hid in the bushes until she heard the roar of a car that stopped around the park."Tata" called a man, making Renata feel happy. She came out of hiding and saw Leo standing not far from her position."Leo?" called Renata as she approached Leo."Tata? What happened to you?" Leo was shocked at Renata's current condition. Leo took off his jeans jacket and put it on Renata's shoulder."We need to get out of here now, Leo.""Okay."They both turned around, and Renata jumped in surprise to see someone standing at the garden door with his hands in his pants pockets."Bastian?" muttered Renata in shock."He's that guy?" whispered Leo."Renata moved backwards as Bastian walked towards them."Intending to run away with a mistress, eh?" exclaimed Bastian with a smirk. In the dimness of the garden, Renata could see Bastian's fearsome gaze.Leo brought Renata's body to hide behind his."I'll report you for kidnapping and holding Renata!" threatened Leo, making Bas

That night, they left the mansion, just the two of them. No one opened their voices other than Bastian, who was focused on driving his car. Renata stares out the car window. Who knows where Bastian will take her this time? Renata can only obey him without rebelling.Not long after, Bastian entered the yard of a simple house. He asked Renata to get off and carry her bag. Renata also got out of the car and carried her bag in the back seat. She walked after Bastian, who entered the modest house."You have come," said a man who was none other than Lucas."Yes," Bastian replied. "Come on in."Renata complied and entered the house. Before entering, Bastian's sharp eyes combed the area, fearing that someone was following him. Once he felt safe, he moved to enter the house."Come into the room," Bastian said, ushering Renata into a simple room. "You will stay here for a while.""Why?" asked Renata."Just obey what I say. And don't try to escape from here!" said Bastian. "I'll kill you this ti

Renata took a walk out of the house. She saw Subhan gardening, pulling grass, and tidying up his plants. The large plot of land was managed by Subhan alone. There were many types of plants and vegetables planted there."What? Can I help?" asked Renata, making Subhan and Lucas look at her."It's cold here; you should stay inside," said Lucas."I've been inside since morning. I'm bored too," said Renata."I can help with small things," Renata added when the two men didn't respond and just looked at each other."Well, you can help us water the plants," said Subhan.Subhan gave Renata directions on how to water quickly with the water faucet."Already?""Already, like this, it's easy," said Renata with a bright smile. She directed the tap in another direction and made the loose soil wet.Occasionally they discussed the chickens fighting over food with the pigeons, with the cat being the mediator. Renata laughed at the cuteness.Bastian had just opened the door connecting the kitchen to the

Finally, Bastian chose to pull the car over and ask one of the houses there if there was a place to stay around here.Bastian got out of the car and saw that the snow was so thick that it filled the streets. Bastian was quite careful, stepping towards a simple house with bright lights. When he reached the door, he pressed the small bell attached to the door. Soon someone opened the door, revealing a beautiful young girl with snow-white skin."Can I help you?" the girl asked, looking at Bastian with some confusion."I'm a traveler, and I'm looking for an inn. Is there an inn around here?" asked Bastian, looking cold."Incidentally, there is no inn here. There is an inn, but it is very far away. Maybe 5 kilometers away," said the woman."Who came, Isabell?" asked a middle-aged woman in a thick coat."There is a traveler looking for lodging; he seems to be very cold," said the woman."Then let her in," said the old woman.The woman named Isabell made room for Bastian to enter."Thank you