All Chapters of The Knot of Marriage: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

—ALORA EUNICE’S POV—“Archi? Where are you? Archi?” I put on a robe on my silk night dress before going outside the bedroom. “Archi?”“Alora…” I heard his voice at the open door to the spacious balcony on the same floor. I went to him and saw a tablet on his hand and a half-empty hot choco on the coffee table.“Archi!” I didn’t know but the first thing I did when I saw him was to hug him tight.“Why?” He asked, sounding so worried.I just shook my head but my arms are still wrapped around him. He let me sit on his lap and gently pushed my shoulders to look at me.“Why are you crying?” I saw a slight panic on his face. He tried wiping my tears using his thumb but I touched his hand and put it on my cheek.It felt so warm. It calms me.We were like that for a few minutes before he asked again.“What happened, hm? Why did you cry?” “I…” I hesitated but he gave me time to relax. “I had a nightmare and I am screaming your name. I was afraid the moment I opened my eyes and you’re not besid

—ALORA EUNICE’S POV—“I don’t like you,” Raña said, giving me a little heart ache because she was once my friend.“Sweetie, what are you saying? You told me before that Alora’s your favorite person.”“Mom!” Raña complained as if her mother revealed one of her secrets.“What? Am I wrong?” Mom Estella softly asked.“That’s… that’s all in the past. I don’t like her now.”“But why?”“Because she’s my rival.”“Can you please reconcile, dear? Whatever problem you have with each other.”“I don’t want to.”“Please, Raña, sweetie?” Mom Estella really wanted us to fix years of wasted friendship. “I won’t bother you. I’ll leave if you both want. I just want you to talk it over.”It took a while before Raña surrendered to her mom’s wishes. “If you don’t like me, then don’t. Let’s just, you know? Civil with each other. Mom Estella really wanted us to reconcile. To be honest, I don’t really know where your anger came from but I still want to respect you.”“Your mom didn’t want me to be your friend

—ALORA EUNICE’S POV— “I miss you, Archi!” Avery said, still hugging Archi—my husband. “Avery, let him go,” Ava pulled the lady away from Archi who's struggling to remove Avery’s arms wrapped around him. It took a few seconds before Archi was free from the lady. I stood in between them and confidently looked at her, trying to set a blank face. “Archi—” “Hi, may I know you?” I suddenly asked, blocking her way to my man. She’s too disrespectful or maybe she just doesn't know who I am. “I…” she stood taller than me but I didn’t budge. “I’m Avery Miranda, Archi’s first love. And you are?” “I’m—” “Oh, his secretary, probably.” She covered her mouth, as if mocking me. “Avery, stop it.” Mrs. Ava pulled Avery to step away from me. “I’m Alora Eunice Escarra De Herrera, Archi’s one and only wife.” I slightly raised my brow and stopped myself from smirking at her because it triggered her ego, I guess. “So? Doesn’t mean Archi loves you.” “Oh, dear,” I smiled at her before snaking my

—ALORA EUNICE’S POV—I was smiling from ear to ear as I am preparing for work today. I lacked sleep due to the workload that I finished last night but with the thought that Archi and I made up and on good terms again, I was too energized to feel exhausted.I wore the necklace he gave me last night and smiled at the vanity mirror—scanning my overall look before grabbing my hand bag. Archi went to work earlier because he has an early morning meeting with the board. On the other hand, I’m still at home—ready to go to the office.On my way to Escarra Furniture, I almost hit someone. Thank goodness, my quick reflexes are in good condition. I immediately removed my seatbelt and went outside to check on the person in front.“Oh my God! Are you alright?” I was too nervous because she was a pregnant woman with a little girl. I helped her stand and checked on her. Actually, I didn't bump into her thankfully but maybe due to shock, she went out of balance.“I… We… apologize, miss.” The pregnant

—ALORA EUNICE’S POV—Rome De Herrera’s Wife Seen Near Hospital Baby Ward, Sparking Adoption RumorsMy phone almost slipped from my hand the moment I read the article. What kind of rumor is this? They are questioning Archi’s reproductive health. Geez.One of them questioned mine. Spreading that I am barren that’s why I’m here at the hospital, allegedly and secretly adopting a baby. Gosh… these people and their love of gossip. My phone rang and I gulped before hitting the answer button and put the phone on my ear.[“What’s going on, Alora Eunice?”] Grandpa asked in a scary tone. “I…” I couldn’t form a sentence as if something was blocking the words in my throat.[“We need to talk. Come here to the mansion with your husband.”]I looked at the screen of my phone when Grandpa ended the call without hearing me out. I heavily sighed and looked at the little boy, quietly lying on his bassinet. “Thank you for being born healthy. Sorry for coming out sooner. It’s my fault,” I said as if the