《Stuck In The Wrong Marriage》


 Chapter 1

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    Hera Altezza, the twenty-seven year old woman gently brushed her growing belly. Her pregnancy has entered the age of eight months making it a little difficult for her to do her activities. Even when getting out of the car, Hera had to be helped by the driver.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± said Hera, smiling sweetly at the middle-aged man.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee, Madam,¡± said the man, starting to let go of Hera¡¯s hand slowly.


    Hera slowly entered the two-story house. But before entering Hera had time to look at the trunk where a gray car was parked.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Jayden say he waste tonight?¡± Hera muttered quietly. At the third second she shrugged her shoulders and entered the house without thinking.


    The house was very quiet and a little dark. Understandably because the maids who worked at her house had gone home. Hera continued to search for her husband¡¯s whereabouts to the second floor of the house.


    The silence of the night was suddenly lost when Hera heard faint moans from the direction of her room. Hera¡¯s eyes narrowed as she saw the door to her room was slightly ajar.


    ¡°Eugh¡­ Jay¡­ ahh¡­.¡±


    Hera gasped in surprise as the moans became clearer. The woman¡¯s body with shoulder-length hair trembled with cold sweaty palms.


    ¡°Well¡­ it¡¯s like that baby¡­ ahh. You¡¯re really great¡­.¡±


    The voice came again. Hera couldn¡¯t be wrong. It was a woman¡¯s sigh. Hera swallowed hard saliva trying to continue the steps that felt very heavy. The closer the sighs and moans got, the clearer they got. Hera heard not only a groan from a woman but also from a man.


    Hera slowly opened the door and what happened there suddenly made the bag she was holding fell just like that. Making a sound that made the two figures struggling with pleasure stop their activity and stare at the petrified Hera.


    ¡°What are you doing, Jayden!!!¡±


    ***


    ¡°Are you sure your wife will be homete?¡± asked Elena Darwin wrapping her arms around Jayden¡¯s neck as she stared at the man longingly.


    ¡°Her family will keep her there. So you can rx,¡± Jayden said, disappearing into the crook of the neck of the woman who had been his lover for the past three years. Even his married status did not make their rtionship run aground.


    ¡°Eugh¡­ shouldn¡¯t you be there too, Jay?¡± asked Elena with difficulty because Jayden kept kissing her neck. Precisely fondling the woman¡¯s neck fiercely.


    ¡°For what? I¡¯ve been with her all day anyway. So tonight I want to be with you, Elena,¡± Jayden said making Elena smile widely.


    After that, Jayden¡¯s thick lipsnded gently on Elena¡¯s thin lips. They expressed their longing after almost a week of not seeing each other in the most delicious way.


    Their clothes were scattered on the floor. The king size bed that Jayden and his wife, Hera used to sleep in, is now a silent witness to the union of Jayden and Elena.


    ¡°Ahh¡­ i-I missed you so much, Elena,¡± Jayden croaked as he began to spur over Elena¡¯s body.


    Elena¡¯s small hand reached out, gently caressing Jayden¡¯s cheek making the man smile as he continued to pound his hips on the woman¡¯s core firmly.


    Jayden¡¯s exotic skin is shiny and wet with sweat like melted sweet honey that is so beautiful to the eye. Adding to Elena¡¯s passion. Her hands were now tucked through Jayden¡¯s hair, tugging at her slightly as what he felt was getting more and more absurd.


    ¡°Don¡¯t pinch me too hard like that, Elena¡­ ah!¡± Jayden said feeling his own being squeezed tightly by Elena making the waves of pleasure get closer. Jayden¡¯s blood rippled violently.


    ¡°Tell me, Jay! I¡¯m better than your wife, aren¡¯t I?¡±


    Elena never wanted to lose to her lover¡¯s wife. In any case. But in reality Elena lost because the one who became Jayden¡¯s wife now was Hera, not her. It sucks.


    ¡°Why should Ipare you to her?¡±


    ¡°You just have to answer, Jay!¡± The words sounded even more demanding.


    ¡°Of course. You¡¯re the best, Elena,¡± Jayden said, bringing their lips together again for a kiss and mash. Along with the peak that was about toe they continued to babble incoherently.


    But before they could finish their desire, a woman¡¯s voice broke everything.


    ¡°What are you doing, Jayden!!!¡±


    Jayden and Elena turned to look at Hera who was standing at the door. Hands clenched and tears running down both cheeks were signs that the woman was furious. How can the man you really trust, your husband, make love to another woman in your house, in your bed.


    ¡°Oh shit!¡± Jayden cursed breaking his union with Elena. Even though the white is almost here. Taking a towel to cover his private area, then approached the woman he married almost a year.


    kk!!!


    One pnded perfectly on Jayden¡¯s left cheek.


    ¡°You bastard! Do you know what you¡¯re doing?!¡± Hera cursed breathlessly holding back the anger that seemed to build up in her chest.


    Jayden chuckled as if he was mocking Hera. The thing that made Hera¡¯s emotions out of control. Jayden turned to look at the woman sharply.


    For the first time Hera saw Jayden looking at her like that. If looks could kill maybe Hera was already covered in blood there.


    ¡°How dare you bring another woman into our house and make love to her?! Are you out of your mind?! I¡¯m your wife, Jayden!¡±


    But that didn¡¯t dampen Hera¡¯s emotions, it made her even angrier.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a status, Hera!¡± Jayden also raised his voice.


    ¡°What?¡± Hera whispered.


    ¡°Do you still not understand? I never agreed to this marriage. I hate this marriage, just so you know!¡±


    ¡°Then what is the meaning of all your attention all this time on me, huh?¡± said Hera pushing Jayden¡¯s body but it didn¡¯t make the man waver in the slightest.


    ¡°That¡¯s because I was just doing my duty as a husband, but now I¡¯m sick of all this skit,¡± Jayden said with a crooked smile.


    Hera flinched. Her stomach felt cramped and she held it tightly.


    ¡°Now I want to be with Elena, the woman I love,¡± Jayden continued, pointing at Elena who was smiling triumphantly.


    ¡®Oh my God, why did something like this happen at my wedding.¡¯ Hera screamed. The pain hit not only her chest but her stomach as well.


    ¡°Ah!!!¡±


    Hera could no longer endure the pain in her stomach until the tiny body copsed without anyone holding her back. All Hera sawst time were two heartless humans who just stared at her without any intention of helping.


    I wish I wouldn¡¯t die now. Hera whispered in her heart before darkness enveloped her.


    To be continued¡­.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.

 Chapter 2

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    ¡°¡­ to have one another and also to care for one another from now on forever. In times of trouble and joy, in times of abundance and in need, and in times of health and sickness. To always love and cherish one another, until death do us part.¡±N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Jayden¡¯s words were still vivid in Hera¡¯s mind. At that time Hera thought that Jayden was ying her role well, just like her. Because neither of them wanted the marriage to happen. Maybe Hera and Jayden said ¡®Yes¡¯ to getting married but it was only to fulfill the wishes of their extended family. And they just be avatars there.


    But during nearly a year of being together, those thoughts slowly faded away. Jayden¡¯s kindness, affection and attention made Hera so immersed in false happiness. And unfortunately again, Hera fell in love with the man.


    Then what now?


    The man had shown his true identity. The figure who hated Hera more than anything in this world. In fact, Jayden was the first male figure who made Hera fall in love. In a sense Jayden is Hera¡¯s first love. It¡¯s sad that the love that started to grow has now turned to hate. Hera also really hated Jayden. Possible (?)


    Hera turned when someone opened the door to her inn. But when she saw who wasing, Hera looked away, not wanting to look at the figure.


    ¡°How are you?¡± Jayden asked as he took off his jacket and loosened his tie which felt like it was suffocating his neck.


    ¡°What do you care?¡± Hera snapped. She didn¡¯t even look down at her husband at all.


    Jayden chuckled softly and then approached the bed where Hera had been in the hospital for the past few days. Because after the incident that night Hera had to give birth immediately because she was bleeding profusely. Lucky that she and the baby survived. Although the baby must be treated intensively because it was born prematurely.


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t have let you die after making me struggle to carry you here,¡± Jayden said pulling Hera¡¯s chin to look at him. Smiling sideways made the woman in front of her clench her fists like she wanted to p the man again. But what she did was pped Jayden¡¯s hand away and then looked away again.


    ¡°You should have rejected our marriage then, Jayden,¡± said Hera, cing all the me on the man¡¯s shoulders. If at that time Jayden had firmly refused she wouldn¡¯t have to feel the hurt she is now. When asked why Hera didn¡¯t just refuse, the answer was because Hera was too afraid that her parents would find out what she did that night. In the sense that Hera has no alibi to refuse because she actually had to get married to cover up all her actions. Then why is Hera ming Jayden now? What a very naive woman.


    ¡°If I refuse¡­ your family will fall apart, Hera,¡± Jayden said. He no longer needed to tug on Hera¡¯s chin. The woman was happily looking at him now.


    Jayden smiled faintly and sat down on the chair there. He folded his arms over his chest proudly.


    ¡°We got married only for mutual benefit,¡± said Jayden again.


    It can¡¯t be denied. And perhaps the strongest reason for the marriage to happen. If it weren¡¯t for the Jaydens, maybe Hera and her family would be living under the bridge by now. At that time, the state of Hera¡¯s father¡¯spany was very worrying, until Jayden¡¯s family came like angels who finally stabilized the situation.


    ¡°Then why do you treat me like you like me? If you really hate me, just treat me like trash!¡± said Hera taking all her annoyance and disappointment. At least if Jayden was rude, Hera wouldn¡¯t have to fall in love.


    ¡°A shepherd must feed his sheep properly and properly so that if he is going to be ughteredter the shepherd gets a fat sheep,¡± Jayden replied. He turned his face slightly towards Hera. ¡°So are you. I have to make good use of you,¡± he continued.


    kk!!!


    It¡¯s enough. Hera was really fed up with the man. Jayden turned his head with a sharp look. Holding Hera¡¯s jaw firmly.


    ¡°Who do you think you are, huh? How dare you p me?¡± Jayden said with a glint of anger in his eyes.


    Hera¡¯s tears escaped from the corners of her eyes. She winced softly at the pain in her jaw and stomach. Didn¡¯t Jayden have a little mercy on her? She had just given birth to their first child. But Hera was wrong to expectpassion from a man like Jayden. She will never get it.


    ¡°You ignorant woman!¡± Jayden said then removed his hand from Hera. He felt like he was wasting his time with her. Jayden went to get his coat and car keys.


    ¡°Then divorce me, Jayden!¡±


    Hera¡¯s shout made Jayden¡¯s steps stop again. He turned around, raising one eyebrow.


    ¡°I¡¯d be happy to do that,¡± Jayden said with a grin on his face as if those were the words he¡¯d been waiting for the most from Hera. The woman¡¯s chest throbbed with excruciating pain.


    ¡°Yes. That¡¯s better,¡± said Hera, looking down.


    ¡°But you also have to think about your family.¡±


    For the second time Hera looked up. Jayden looked confused. What did the man mean?


    ¡°If we divorce now. They will lose everything because your father¡¯s business is now under mypany,¡± Jayden said instantly making Hera flinch.


    Jayden put on his coat as he drew closer to Hera¡¯s bed. He lowered his head slightly so that his face was right in front of Hera¡¯s.


    ¡°And one more thing, doesn¡¯t your father have a history of fairly severe hypertension?¡± Jayden asked ying his main card. ¡°Will she be able to hear the news that her beloved child who has just given birth is going to divorce her husband,¡± Jayden continued.


    Hera gritted her teeth. Why did Jayden hold onto Hera¡¯s weakness so much? While Hera has nothing. So now what should Hera do?


    Her heart vehemently refused if she had to put up with her marriage to Jayden. It hurts too much. But Hera also couldn¡¯t see her family being destroyed, especially if she had to lose her father. Even just imagining Hera¡¯s chest already felt very tight as if the oxygen around her was being forcibly taken away.


    ¡°How? Do you still want to divorce me?¡± Jayden asked.


    ¡°You bastard!¡± cursed Hera in response.


    Jayden chuckled lightly then straightened his body after kissing the woman¡¯s forehead briefly.


    ¡°I take that as a no,¡± he said and then walked away.


    ¡°I won¡¯t let you go easily, Hera Altezza. You have to pay for everything first,¡± Jayden muttered in a vengeful tone.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 3

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    Hera smiled as carefree as she could when her parents and Jayden¡¯s parents came to visit. They looked so happy even though they could only see Hera and Jayden¡¯s babies from behind the transparent ss. The cute baby is still in the incubator. Even Hera herself was still not allowed to see the child up close.


    ¡°He¡¯s so handsome,¡± said Elvis, Jayden¡¯s father proudly embracing the boy who was standing beside him.


    ¡°Of course. Isn¡¯t he my son?¡± said Jayden also praising the little baby invitingughter from all of them.


    ¡°Jayden, Hera, do you guys have a name for your handsome baby yet?¡± asked Hera¡¯s mother, Anne.


    Jayden and Hera looked at each other. After Jayden¡¯s departure that day he never came to the hospital to see Hera. He was too busy spending time with Elena and also taking care of his work. Until two days passed, then he came with his parents and Hera¡¯s parents. That too was forced.


    Hera and Jayden didn¡¯t have time to discuss their child¡¯s name. Even Hera thought Jayden wouldn¡¯t care at all.


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    But Jayden¡¯s answer made Hera look at him confused.


    ¡°Juan Xavier,¡± Jayden continued.


    ¡°Wow! What a great name, Jayden,¡± said Jane, Jayden¡¯s mother.


    They all smiled satisfied with Jayden¡¯s answer. But not with Hera. She instead red at Jayden there.


    ¡®I should have named my son, not that bastard.¡¯ Hera screamed. She did not ept Jayden who gave the name to her son. Although it is undeniable that Jayden is the father of the child. He also has rights.


    ***


    ¡°So when can youe home?¡± asked Anne, holding her daughter¡¯s hand, which still looked pale.


    ¡°Just waiting for my baby¡¯s condition to improve, Mom,¡± replied Hera, smiling faintly.


    Jayden and Jayden¡¯s parents had gone home early. Hera was sure that Jayden would never return there, so she had to prepare an answer if her parents asked.


    Anne stroked the child¡¯s cheek gently. ¡°Are you all right?¡± she asked in a slightly worried tone.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, ma¡¯am. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Hera did her best to hide her panic. Is it obvious that she not doing well? Even though Hera already felt that she was hiding her problem well.


    ¡°But you don¡¯t look like that. Did you have a problem with Jayden?¡±


    A mother¡¯s instinct is never wrong. If Hera hadn¡¯t thought of anything, she would have told her everything Jayden had done to her. But Hera couldn¡¯t do it so she just hugged her mother. Hiding behind the body of the woman who gave birth to her.


    ¡°I¡¯m okay, Mom. Really. I¡¯m fine,¡± Hera whispered, starting to sob.


    Anne knew very well that her daughter was not doing well. But as a mother she couldn¡¯t force Hera to tell her story, especially when it came to her household with Jayden.


    Anne did not interfere as much as possible. It was also asked of the Jayden parents. Let their own children take care of their problems. But if they came to tell stories, Anne wouldn¡¯t mind either.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t want to talk. I just hope that you are always happy. Especially now that you have Juan,¡± said Anne, stroking Hera¡¯s hair gently.


    ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am. Hera also always expects the same thing,¡± said Hera. It¡¯s not just words but a prayer.


    They broke their hug when they heard the boisterous voices of two men approaching Hera¡¯s living room. It was the voices of Jayden and Andrew, Hera¡¯s father.


    Hera and her mother just smiled faintly when they saw the two men enter. If he was in a situation like now, Hera seemed to forget that he and Jayden were in a bad situation.


    They look like a big happy family. Full of jokes andughter. Hera chuckled sadly as if mocking her own destiny.


    ¡°Honey, the doctor said you cane home the day after tomorrow,¡± Jayden said, moving closer to Hera and stroking her hair gently.


    Hera looked up. Smiling sideways to see her husband with all the skits. Maybe if Hera hadn¡¯t known Jayden¡¯s rottenness things would have been different. Where he would be so grateful to have Jayden with him.


    ¡°Is our child all right?¡±


    Like Jayden, Hera also yed her role well.


    ¡°Yeah, because he¡¯s my son so he has to be strong,¡± Jayden replied.


    In Hera¡¯s gaze, Jayden could already tell that the woman was cursing herself in her heart. And that¡¯s exactly what Jayden wanted. Hera was hurt in her own game.


    ¡°He has to be like that.¡± Hera said emphatically.


    ¡°You guys just make mom and dad jealous,¡± said Andrew looking at his daughter and men-inw happily without knowing what was really going on.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    Jayden suddenly embraced Hera. ¡°You know dad that I love your daughter very much, right?¡±


    Bullshit!


    ¡°Of course, son. And I¡¯m sure that Hera is too. Isn¡¯t that right, Hera?¡±


    The two men stared at Hera demanding an answer. With a small smile, the woman nodded slowly. They could be smiling happily but Anne couldn¡¯t be fooled by all that. She knows her daughter more than anyone.


    Hera¡¯s smile wasn¡¯t real. There was something she was trying to hide behind that smile.


    ¡°Hera, how about you stay with mom and dad for the next few days?¡±


    And Anne will not be able to stand by seeing her daughter like that. She had to find out. Although she had to be patient waiting for Hera to say everything.


    ¡°Why do you suddenly want Hera to live with mom and dad?¡± Jayden asked in surprise.


    ¡°I miss Hera so much. After all, being a new mother is not easy. I will teach Hera how to take good care of the baby,¡± said Anne. That is the most usible reason. ¡°How about it, Hera. Do you want to live with mother first?¡± asked Anne looking at Hera.


    As if she was with the goddess of fortune, Hera immediately nodded. ¡°Sure, ma¡¯am.¡± Hera then looked at Jayden. ¡°How about it, Jay. It¡¯s okay I live with mom first?¡± asked Hera.


    Unlucky!


    Jayden had no other choice. If he refuses, what reason should he give?


    Now you win Hera.


    ¡°Fine. If that¡¯s what you want,¡± Jayden finally answered.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 4

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    During almost a week at her parents¡¯ house, Anne did not hear aint from Hera about her and Jayden¡¯s household.


    ¡®Am I the only one being too paranoid?¡¯ Anne thought. Seeing how Hera was very happy while taking care of Juan she became doubtful if the child had a problem.


    ¡°Do I deserve the title of mother now?¡± asked Hera smiling proudly as she finished clothes Baby Juan. She was so satisfied that she could finally take good care of Juan. From bathing to putting Baby Juan in diapers and clothes, Hera did it herself without any help from her mother anymore.


    ¡°Juan is very lucky to have a mother like you,¡± said Anne, making Hera smile even more.


    ¡°Is that true?¡±


    ¡°Yes, my dear daughter.¡±


    Hera immediately hugged her mother tightly. So happy to learn many valuable lessons to take care of Juan. Apart from that regarding household matters, Hera didn¡¯t want to tell her mother, but Anne¡¯s words a few days ago left her speechless.


    ¡°How¡¯s dad¡¯spany doing, Mom?¡± asked Hera quietly.


    ¡°Since joining your husband¡¯spany, your father¡¯s business has been getting smoother. Even your father can increase the sry of his employees,¡± replied Anne with a beaming face that could not hide her happiness.


    Hera didn¡¯t know how to react. She was happy that her father¡¯s business was getting better but on the other hand it meant Hera would be more attached to Jayden.


    Then how did Hera part with Jayden?


    ¡°Why is that, Hera?¡± she asked.


    Hera shook her head, showing a faint smile. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I just wanted to know.¡± Hera¡¯s hopes were dashed to get away from Jayden in the near future.


    ¡°I guess I¡¯ll have to hold on a little longer,¡± Hera whispered almost inaudibly.


    ¡°Good afternoon!¡± who said someone made the two women break the hug and then turned around.


    Hera took a deep breath. She had just forgotten about the matter for a while, the man with the brown mane hade as if to tell Hera that he wouldn¡¯t let go that easily.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Jayden,¡± said Anne to her men-inw. She gave his a warm hug and brought his closer to Hera.


    ¡°How are you today, honey?¡± Jayden asked after he gave Hera a quick peck on the forehead. The thing he always did when he came there.


    Hera had thought that Jayden would note and care for her like when he was in the hospital. However, Hera was wrong. Every day the man woulde to visit her and even stay with her there.


    As usual Jayden always performs his role well. His family¡¯s ideal men-inw.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡®Before you came to destroy everything.¡¯ Hera was annoyed in her heart.


    ¡°Thank goodness. Because today I want you toe home,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Why do you look so surprised, honey?¡±


    Hera looked at her mother then smiled faintly. ¡°Nothing,¡± she answered quickly and then looked down.


    Jayden approached Anne. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Mom. If today I bring Hera home?¡± Jayden asked in a slightly persuasive tone.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.


    Anne looked at Hera first before nodding. ¡°Sure. I have no right to keep her here any longer,¡± said Anne.


    ¡°Thank you, ma¡¯am. I¡¯m sure Hera can take care of Juan alone from now on,¡± Jayden said, looking at Hera triumphantly. Because finally he could take Hera away from there.


    ***


    No one made a sound during the trip. Hera was busy with Juan while Jayden was busy behind the wheel of the car. They werepletely separated by the wall that the two of them had built in their marriage rtionship.


    When they are both got home, Hera didn¡¯t go down to go inside. The shadow of that painful night still haunted Hera. Had anything happened to the baby that night, she might have killed Jayden with her own hands. Thankfully everything is fine.


    Hera exhaled slowly looking at the house. She seemed to have her own trauma with the house. And unfortunately she had to stay there somehow.


    ¡°Are you going down or not?¡± asked Jayden who was already outside the car.


    Hera just looked at him for a moment then got out of the car. The woman who was holding her baby took a deep breath before following Jayden¡¯s steps into the house.


    Every step felt so heavy. But the cry of the baby in her arms seemed to be the impetus for Hera to enter. Maybe Baby Juan is starting to feel cold.


    When she got inside, she was greeted enthusiastically by the maids. Especially Ara. A 22 year old girl, the maid Hera was closest to.


    ¡°Madam Hera is home!¡± Ara said with a smile on her face. Hera returned a small smile. ¡°Can I carry him?¡± she asked looking at Juan.


    ¡°Sure,¡± replied Hera handing Juan to Ara. However, it will be Ara who will take care of Juan.


    ¡°I want to rest,¡± Hera mumbled intending to hurry to her room but Jayden stopped Hera¡¯s steps.


    ¡°What is it?¡± asked Hera confused.


    ¡°That room has be me and Elena¡¯s room. You can use the guest room from now on,¡± Jayden replied, making Hera gape. ¡®What did he say? His and Elena¡¯s room.¡¯


    ¡°Wee back, Hera!¡±


    The woman who had just been named appeared from behind Jayden. Embracing even gave Jayden a quick peck on the cheek.


    Hera chuckled. How shameless the two humans in front of her were. Here, there are even Ara and a few maids, but they don¡¯t hesitate to have intimate scenes. Oh Lord.


    ¡°What the hell, Jayden? You let this woman live in our house?¡± asked Hera pointing at the woman.


    ¡°What did you say? Our house?¡± Jayden chuckled lightly. ¡°This is my house. Don¡¯t get me wrong. So it¡¯s up to me who I want to bring here,¡± he continued.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s true. Besides, I should have lived in this house,¡± said Elena. ¡°But you took it instead. But now I¡¯ve reimed my rights,¡± she continued, smiling broadly.


    Hera looked at Jayden. Now she knew the man¡¯s purpose for bringing her home. She wanted to show that he had now won over Hera by bringing his mistress to live with them.


    Hera desperately held back her tears. She must not appear weak in front of them. Because she was sure that was what Jayden and Elena wanted. Even though Hera couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    ¡°It¡¯s up to you!¡± said Hera walked away from there. Followed by Ara.


    ¡°Madam Hera!¡± called Ara quietly as soon as they arrived in the room.


    ¡°Please, Ara. Can you leave me alone?¡± Hera asked with her back to Ara.


    ¡°Okay, Madam.¡± Ara nodded slowly. Putting Baby Juan on the bed then leaving the room leaving Hera in tears.


    There was a faint sound ofughter from outside the room. The couple seemed to be mocking Hera who was crying alone in the room. Hera sat up, leaning on the bed. She hugged his knees so she wouldn¡¯t hear the sound of crying.


    ¡°Oh my God, can I survive?¡± asked Hera. She really didn¡¯t think she would be able to face Jayden and Elena alone.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 5

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    ¡°You¡¯re telling me to stay with you and Hera? Are you crazy, Jayden!¡± Elena shrieked and then snorted in annoyance.


    Elena already hates Hera to death and then today Jayden suddenly came and said she had to stay with Hera. Seriously.


    ¡°Crazy? This is what¡¯s best for us, honey. Don¡¯t you want to always be with me?¡± Jayden said assuring Elena that his decision was right.


    ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s true but I can¡¯t live with Hera,¡± said Elena looking away not wanting to look at Jayden again. Instead she went to the window looking out as if the dark night view was more beautiful than her lover who was now sitting on the sofa looking at her.


    The silk pajama dress looks very fitting on Elena¡¯s body, making Jayden unable to take his eyes off. Elena looks very beautiful. He then drew closer to Elena. Hugging the woman from behind.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to be Jayden Xavier¡¯s mistress?¡± Jayden asked removing Elena¡¯s long, curly hair and giving the long neck a seductive kiss.


    ¡°I should be the one with that title, Jayden,¡± said Elena, jaw clenching.


    At that time she and Jayden had prepared everything for the proposal and wedding ceremony but everything was ruined because of Hera¡¯s presence. Making dreams and love Elena had to wait for a year.


    ¡°That¡¯s why you have to live with me and Hera,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°But I hate Hera so much. How do I deal with her?¡± asked Elena still in an annoyed tone.


    Jayden turned her body to face him. The 160 cm tall woman looked at Jayden demanding an exnation.


    ¡°Don¡¯t we intend to take revenge on her?¡±


    Elena frowned in confusion but three secondster she smiled. So this is Jayden¡¯s point. He wanted to torture Hera by inviting Elena to live with him.


    ¡°So you¡¯re saying I stayed there to help you get your revenge?¡±


    ¡°Of course, honey.¡±


    ¡°I think she deserves it,¡± said Elena atst. The woman wrapped her arms around Jayden¡¯s neck with a smile on her face. But that onlysted a few moments. Elena¡¯s face contorted again.


    ¡°But, Jayden, why don¡¯t you just divorce her?¡± asked Elena.


    ¡°I can¡¯t divorce her?¡±


    ¡°Why? You have feelings for her because she gave you a son?¡±


    Jayden chuckled softly. Elena who was jealous was really adorable in Jayden¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Seriously. I couldn¡¯t have had more feelings for her even though she gave me a son. I don¡¯t care. I still hate her,¡± Jayden alibi.


    ¡°Then why don¡¯t you divorce her?¡± Elene still wanted a more specific answer so she could be sure. One year with Hera was not impossible if Jayden felt something else in her.


    ¡°Because I have to use her while she¡¯s still my wife. And if it¡¯s not needed I will throw it away. Then live happily with you,¡± said Jayden smiling with satisfaction with the n he had prepared long ago.


    ¡°You¡¯re so mean, Jayden,¡± Elena grumbled, smiling too.


    Jayden smirked. He wrapped her arms around Elena and whispered softly, ¡°This world taught me.¡±


    ***


    Hera exhaled slowly before continuing her steps towards the dining table. Where is Elena who is enjoying her breakfast. Jayden just left a few minutes ago. Hera was deliberatelyte so she wouldn¡¯t see Jayden or Elena.


    But it turns out she still has to meet with Elena. The maids greeted Hera who only smiled faintly in return.


    ¡°Good morning, Hera!¡± And Elena also greeted the woman.


    Hera didn¡¯t answer just stared at Elena for a moment then continued on her way to get a bottle of milk for Juan. While Elena smiled with satisfaction seeing Hera¡¯s sullen face.


    ¡°Even if you hate me, at least answer if I talk to you,¡± said Elena again making Hera embarrassed. The woman had deliberately provoked Hera¡¯s anger.


    ¡°I think we have something to talk about.¡± Finally Hera spoke even though she was still in a position with her back to Elena. She was busy preparing the baby¡¯s milk bottle.


    ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± said Elena as if very curious about what Hera would say.


    Hera soaked Juan¡¯s bottle of milk and then left it to go to Elena. She sat in front of the woman without any meaningful expression. Without being told, the maids understood that the two women needed privacy made them leave.


    ¡°You need to stop doing what you¡¯re doing, Elena,¡± Hera said after the room was just the two of them.


    ¡°You mean?¡±


    ¡°Leave Jayden.¡±


    ¡°What? I didn¡¯t hear wrong did I? You¡¯re telling me to leave Jayden?¡± Elena¡¯sughter exploded after she said that. ¡°You can be joking, too, Hera,¡± said Elena betweenughs.


    ¡°I¡¯m not joking, Elena,¡± Hera said, making Elena¡¯sugh gradually subside. Elena took a sip of the water in front of her and then looked at Hera intensely.


    ¡°And you think I¡¯m messing with my and Jayden¡¯s rtionship too? You should be the one leaving, not me!¡± Elena said raising her voice slightly.


    ¡°I say this as a fellow woman and also as a mother. Jayden already has a wife and children. You can take Jayden from me but not from my son. So before you regret this rtionship, you better stop and leave Jayden to his family,¡± said Hera.


    Brack!


    Elena hit the dining table hard as an outburst of her annoyance.


    ¡°Turns out you¡¯re more annoying than I thought, Hera,¡± Elena sarcastically red at the woman.


    Hera also stood up. ¡°So you¡¯re still on your way to staying?¡±


    ¡°Of course. Because from the start, Jayden and this house belonged to me in fact I should have been the one who gave birth to Jayden¡¯s child not you!¡± Elena screamed loudly reminding Hera of her position.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.


    Hera took a deep breath. ¡°Yes. I know, Elena. But still, I¡¯m not the one who got the legal status as Jayden¡¯s wife,¡± Hera replied, still in a very calm tone. She couldn¡¯t be careless with the woman in front of her. Fire cannot be fought with fire.


    ¡°Watch your words, Hera! Or I¡¯ll tear you apart right now!¡± Elena was getting more and more emotional.


    Again Hera took a deep breath, moved to take the bottle of milk she had finished soaking and then returned to Elena.


    Hera knew that if it had not been blocked by the table, Elena might have pped her several times. But Hera would not let that happen. She wouldn¡¯t want Elena to touch her.


    ¡°It¡¯s up to you,¡± said Hera standing right next to Elena. They looked at each other there. ¡°Because it¡¯s not about who Jayden loves but who gets status in this rtionship.¡±


    Hera smiled faintly, bringing her face a little closer to Elena. ¡°Remember, Elena. You will always have the status of a woman who grabs people¡¯s husbands.¡±


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    Hera closed her eyes as soon as she closed the bedroom door.


    ¡°I¡¯m not wrong, am I?¡± asked Hera to no one.


    Hera said that to Elena not because she didn¡¯t want to be separated from Jayden. She really wanted to get away from Jayden but now it wasn¡¯t just her father and mother she was thinking about but also the baby who was fast asleep on the bed.


    ¡°I can¡¯t let Juan grow up in an iplete family,¡± Hera whispered, approaching Juan and gently stroking his cheek. The baby squirmed slightly making Hera smile faintly.


    ¡°I want him to grow up with his father and mother. I don¡¯t want him tock love. I can¡¯t let that happen,¡± Hera muttered again.


    Hera didn¡¯t care anymore. She had sacrificed so far so there was no turning back. Hera would defend her household even if it meant she had to endure even more pain.


    ***


    Jayden hoped that when he came home he would be greeted at least with a hug or a kiss but what happened instead was a frown on Elena¡¯s face.


    ¡°What is it, honey?¡± Jayden asked.


    ¡°Just ask your ignorant wife!¡± said Elena.


    ¡°Is Hera bothering you?¡±


    Elena chuckled a little. ¡°Not only is she annoying, she also acts like a ruler in this house, you know?¡±


    ¡°What did she do to make you so upset, hmm?¡± Jayden asked pulling Elena¡¯s slender waist for a hug.


    Elena didn¡¯t answer and instead bit her lower lip. Her body trembled with extreme annoyance. Even the woman¡¯s breath was a little hoarse.


    ¡°She reminded me of my status,¡± Elena said then looked at Jayden worriedly. ¡°I¡¯m just a woman who grabs people¡¯s husbands even if you marry me people will still remember it, Jayden. And I can¡¯t ept that,¡± continued Elena.


    The look on her face was radiating with extreme anxiety. Jayden cupped Elena¡¯s cheeks to meet their eyes.


    ¡°Hey! Calm down!¡± said Jayden trying to calm his lover down.


    ¡°I should be the one who holds the status as your wife,¡± said Elena with teary eyes. ¡°But why am I the one being the bad  here?¡± The woman shook her head quickly. ¡°I can¡¯t take it, Jayden. I can¡¯t!¡± Elena screamed.


    ¡°Is it not enough just to love me?¡±


    ¡°No, Jayden. That¡¯s not enough.¡±


    Jayden removed his hand from Elena. Exhaling exasperated. Damn it! Hera was not as stupid as she thought.


    ¡°She just wants to shake you up, Elena.¡±


    ¡°And she did.¡±


    ¡°Elena¡ª¡±


    ¡°Divorce Hera if you really want me to stay with you,¡± Elena interrupted. It turned out that Jayden¡¯s pitiful face couldn¡¯t melt Elena¡¯s stubbornness.


    ¡°Then what about our n?¡± Jayden asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care about that. All I want is for you to divorce Hera and legally marry me,¡± Elena said finally then left Jayden to his room.


    Jayden groaned in frustration slightly tugging at his hair. His already disheveled appearance became even more chaotic. There was no longer the dignified figure of Jayden like when he was in his office. And it¡¯s all because of his wife and lover.


    The nted-eyed man turned his head towards the room where Hera and her son upied. He walked quickly there. He had to talk to Hera. Giving her a little warning would probably scare her away from bothering Elena again.


    But just as he was about to open the door, Jayden stopped. A small hum from Hera who was rocking her son made Jayden unmoved.


    Jayden looked at Hera from the slightly door. The woman smiled sweetly as she continued to hum. She also stroked Juan¡¯s cheek to make the little baby morefortable in her arms.


    What is this feeling? Jayden asked himself holding his chest. His heart was beating faster than usual.


    Not. This is not true.


    Jayden then left from there not wanting to be stuck any longer.


    And without him knowing, Hera noticed the man¡¯s presence. She even heard Elena and Jayden¡¯s conversation clearly in the living room. The woman smiled faintly at having managed to shake Elena.


    ***


    ¡°Have you had a choice?¡±


    The first words Elena said when Jayden came into the room. The man looked at Elena for a while who was sitting on the bed ying with her cell phone.


    Jayden didn¡¯t answer and went straight to the bathroom. Elena couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyeszily. She could guess that her boyfriend didn¡¯t have an answer to her demands.


    Jayden let the warm water flood his body. He sighed in exasperation as he brushed his hair back with his hands. The man looked straight at his reflection in the mirror.


    ¡°What the hell was that? Why is my heart beating so fast just seeing Hera smile?¡± Jayden whispered to no one. Even though he¡¯s been fine all this time then why is today different?


    ¡°Tsk! This must be because my mind is messed up,¡± Jayden assured himself.


    He sighed again before finishing his shower.


    When he came out of the bathroom, Elena was already standing right in front of him, folding her arms across her chest.


    ¡°Are you ma¡ª uummpptthh!¡±


    Elena¡¯s words stopped because Jayden immediately stuffed the woman¡¯s thin lips with his thick lips.


    ¡°Hey! Jayden stop it ¡­ eugh ¡­,¡± Elena moaned as Jayden quickly pinned the woman¡¯s body against the wall and kissed her brutally.


    If some women don¡¯t like men being rude, especially when making out, it¡¯s different with Elena. She actually really likes it when Jayden shows his dominance over her.


    No one spoke there anymore. They were so engrossed in the hot activity. Jayden¡¯s hand didn¡¯t stay still. Touching every point of weakness in Elena¡¯s body made the woman could only bite her lips as an outlet for pleasure.


    Jayden who only wore a bathrube and Elena who wore a knee-length pajama dress made it easy for them to get to the core game.


    Jayden turned Elena¡¯s body. The dressing table beside her became a support for the body that was starting to limp. Without a word, Jayden started his game.


    ¡°Ahh¡­ Elena¡­.¡±


    It turns out that such a position makes both of them get a new experience in making love. Jayden could see how Elene¡¯s sad face through the mirror in front of her made the man¡¯s body burn with passion. They hold on until release in that position.


    It was quite a while before Jayden pulled his from the core of Elena¡¯s body. The woman looked so tired that Jayden had to carry Elena bridal to bed.


    ¡°Have you made up your mind at my request?¡± asked Elena with a still sad face. The remnants of that pleasure are still felt.


    Jayden smiled gently then brushed Elena¡¯s sweaty forehead. He took a seat on the empty side theny down. Turning the woman over so he could hug her from behind.


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve made up my mind,¡± Jayden replied. Elena no longer asked. She chose silence to listen to what the man she loved the most.


    ¡°I will divorce Hera as soon as possible.¡±


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    Elena¡¯s happy face shone brightly. Especially when she saw Hera walking towards her while holding Baby Juan. The woman seemed deliberately making out with Jayden.


    ¡°Good morning daddy¡¯s son,¡± Jayden said taking Juan from Hera¡¯s arms. The woman smiled faintly almost imperceptibly. It was undeniable that Hera was happy to see Jayden with Juan. Their togetherness for a moment made Hera forget the conflict she was facing. Hera took a seat to start breakfast.


    No one made a sound. All that could be heard was a joke from Jayden who was ying with Juan. Either Elena or Hera, they were just lost in their own thoughts. Busy themselves eating their breakfast.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go now,¡± Jayden said handing Juan back to Hera. He kissed the cheek of the child excitedly while saying goodbye in a very funny tone of voice.


    Jayden then turned to Elena. ¡°I¡¯m going,¡± he said hugging Elena and then kissed the woman¡¯s forehead.


    ¡°Be careful on the road,¡± Elena waved back at Jayden. It looks like they are husband and wife.


    How sad for Hera. Had to witness the painful scene before her eyes. Even Jayden didn¡¯t drop his gaze on Hera earlier. It was as if Hera was just a passing wind or something that didn¡¯t exist there. She¡¯s like everyone else.


    Elena turned to look at Hera with her crooked smile. Even though she didn¡¯t say a word, Hera could read from those eyes.


    This time Elena again won over Hera.


    ***


    ¡°Good morning, Mr. Jayden!¡± greet some employees greet the boss.


    Jayden only replied with a faint smile as he continued his steps towards the meeting room.


    ¡°Has hee yet?¡± Jayden asked his secretary, Roy.


    ¡°Yes, sir. He too¨C¡±


    ¡°Very good. You have prepared what I asked for as a present for him, right?¡± Jayden cut in not letting Roy continue.


    ¡°Yes, sir!¡± replied Roy.


    They quickly went to the room where the client was waiting.


    ¡°Good morning, Mr. Haidar!¡±


    Jayden¡¯s words faded a little at the end of his words when he saw the figure who was with the man he called his name earlier.


    ¡°Father?¡± Jayden whispered softly with a confused face.


    ¡°Good morning!¡± replied Haidar Pratama. The man with pale white skin like a vampire smiled faintly at Jayden. Some people even ask why a man can have such pure white skin.


    Jayden returned his smile and shook Haidar¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Please sit!¡± Jayden said kindly. Haidar nodded slowly and sat there.


    ¡°Thank you for taking the time toe to ourpany, Mr. Haidar,¡± Jayden said to open their conversation.


    ¡°No problem,¡± Haidar replied then looked at the middle-aged man beside him. ¡°It¡¯s because of Mr. Andrew, if not for him I wouldn¡¯t be interested in doing business with you, Mr. Jayden,¡± he continued looking back at Jayden.


    ¡°Ah, I see. Thank you, Dad,¡± Jayden said to his father-inw.


    ¡°No problem, son. After all, Mr. Haidar will lose if you don¡¯t cooperate with us.¡±


    Laughter filled the room. Jayden has long been eyeing Haidar Pratama to participate as an investor in his n to build a luxury apartment in the center of tha. Sessfully lobbying that man is the same as recruiting ten investors.


    Haidar is a very loyal person if he believes in a business that he thinks will be profitable. And Jayden is one of the lucky people to work with the 30-year-old young businessman. The man who incidentally was three years younger than Jayden.


    ¡°So you agree to join us?¡± Jayden asked again to be sure.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°Of course, Mr. Jayden. I will not change the decision I made unless it is necessary,¡± replied Haidar.


    ¡°Okay then¡­.¡± Jayden asked Roy for the contract file for Haidar to sign. ¡°This is the contract. Please read it first,¡± said Jayden handing the file to Haidar.


    ¡°No need,¡± said Haidar making Jayden and Roy look at each other confused. ¡°Everything has been exined by your inws, Mr. Jayden. So I don¡¯t need to read this file anymore,¡± he continued as an exnation.


    Haidar immediately affixed his signature without hesitation on the stamp.


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s done!¡± Haidar replied handing back the file to Jayden.


    ¡°Thank you very much, Mr. Haidar. I hope this will not be ourst cooperation,¡± said Jayden.


    ¡°Sure, sir. As long as you have someone as highlypetent as Mr. Andrew, I believe you will not only get big investors but also permanent investors who will continue to be with you,¡± Haidar replied, making the young man beside him blush.


    ¡°You praise me too much, Mr. Haidar,¡± said Andrew in a coy tone.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s an exaggeration,¡± said Haidar, makingughter erupt between them. ¡°Then I¡¯ll say goodbye,¡± said Haidar again rising from his seat. Shake Andrew¡¯s hand then Jayden. The man tilted his head slightly.


    ¡°You are very lucky to have inws like Mr. Andrew. I really envy you, Mr. Jayden,¡± Haidar whispered making Jayden¡¯s smile fade a little. But when they looked back at each other, the man smiled even though he seemed forced.


    ¡°Let my father take Mr. Haidar,¡± said Andrew to his son-inw.


    ¡°Okay, Dad,¡± Jayden replied nodding. It seems that it is indeed better because Haidar looks more familiar with his inws.


    ¡°Sir, how about the gift?¡± asked Roy.


    Jayden snorted softly. He was so happy that his father-inw was able to lobby Haidar, making Jayden forget the gift he was going to give the man.


    ¡°We can give it to you at the party,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°Okay sir!¡± replied Roy.


    ***


    Haidar gulped the wine in the tall ss up to half. Those jet ck eyes never left the few pieces of photos that were now on his desk.


    He looked at each of the figures in the photo.


    On the first sheet there is a photo of Mr. Andrew who is with Jayden in his office. The next photo shows the figure of Anne, Andrew¡¯s wife. But the figure on the next sheet made Haidar pensive for a long time.


    He even held up the photo for a closer look. Haidar smiled faintly there. No one knew what the thin-lipped man was thinking.


    Haidar gently stroked the photo. ¡°Hera Altezza, you¡¯re still as beautiful as when we first met,¡± he muttered under his breath.


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    ¡°Hello!¡± Elena said holding the phone to her ear.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± the caller asked. Who else if not Jayden.


    ¡°I just finished taking a shower. Why? You¡¯re calling.¡±


    ¡°I only miss you.¡±


    The woman chuckled. Even though she¡¯s been with Jayden for a long time, Elena always blushes whenever she hears sweet words from him.


    ¡°Then what do you want me to do?¡± asked Elena as if challenging the man.


    ¡°Come over to the hotel tonight. I¡¯ll send the address,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After getting an agreement, the call was disconnected. Elena really hoped that her meeting with Jayden tonight was to discuss his divorce from Hera. Then talk about marriage.


    However, Elena¡¯s expectations were beyond expectations.


    Prang!


    The ss of wine shattered into pieces on the floor.


    ¡°So you don¡¯t want to divorce Hera anytime soon?¡± asked Elena with emotion. Even though she had dressed up very beautifully in a very sexy blue dress but it all seemed in vain. She didn¡¯t get what he wanted.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to, but I can¡¯t,¡± Jayden replied. He¡¯s really frustrated right now.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    Elena chuckled and folded her arms across her chest. ¡°Then you want me to survive with her under one roof? Tsk! I don¡¯t want to!¡±


    ¡°Please, Elena! Only until this project is finished,¡± Jayden pleaded as he patted Elena¡¯s shoulder, which was shaking with emotion.


    ¡°If you really need Hera more than I do, you¡¯d better choose her!¡± firmly Elena took her bag that was on the bed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me anymore!¡± she said again leaving from there not wanting to see Jayden again.


    ¡°Oh, shit!¡± Jayden cursed looking frustrated at Elena¡¯s departure.


    From the start, his marriage to Hera was only for business purposes. Just a gimmick to make their family look perfect. No matter how much Jayden hated Hera he still did it so that what he wanted coulde true.


    But Jayden was too tired of ying around in front of Hera to make a decision he might regret today. Jayden should be able to control his ego a bit until he gets everything.


    Now all of Jayden¡¯s dreams are in front of his eyes but are blocked because he has to choose between Elena and hers.


    ¡°No¡­.¡± The man shook his head quickly. ¡°I don¡¯t want to lose both of them. I will defend it no matter what,¡± Jayden whispered, bringing out his most selfish side.


    ***


    Elena violently mmed the bag she was carrying onto the sofa. The tears she had been holding back for so long finally fell. The woman sat on the floor hugging her knees. Hiding the sound of crying that made her feel very weak in the face of fate.


    ¡°Are you going to lose a second time, Elena?¡± the woman whispered sadly. She really felt sorry for herself.


    Somehow the destiny is so cruel to her. Every n she devised never matched what happened. It always ends up being Elena who will cry. It¡¯s not that she doesn¡¯t want to see the man she loves seed but can¡¯t Elena be the reason for that?


    ¡°Why Hera? Why not me?!¡± Elena screamed loudly, throwing the flower vase that was on the table into pieces.


    ¡°It¡¯s not my fault that I was born into a broken family¡­ Hiks¡­ Hiks..,¡± Elena¡¯s cries were getting louder and sadder. If only her family was like Hera¡¯s family maybe her fate wouldn¡¯t be as tragic as it is now. Surely everything will be different.


    ¡°Elena!¡± call someone to break into the woman¡¯s house. She just looked away for a moment and then looked away.


    The figure approached her and immediately hugged Elena from behind.


    ¡°Why are you here, huh? Juste to your wife, you don¡¯t have toe to me again!¡± Elena¡¯s anger rebelled but it was useless because she was already too weak from crying too much. It turned out that the childish side and wanting to be persuaded never disappeared from Elena¡¯s figure.


    ¡°I can¡¯te to her when I only love you,¡± Jayden whispered, burying his face in the crook of his lover¡¯s neck.


    If it was like this, Elena would not be able to escape from Jayden. Especially when the man¡¯s thick lips began to kiss her intensely.


    ¡°Eugh¡­.¡± Only soft moans could be heard from Elena¡¯s mouth as Jayden started to take over her.


    Jayden turned Elena around to look at him. In the third second the two lips met perfectly. Until unconsciously now Elena has been sitting on the sofa. Jayden hastily took off Elena¡¯s clothes, even though there were still pants that were stuck to the toes and the top of her clothes that were perfectly messed up because of his fondling.


    Sometimes the woman with long hair hates herself so much. She could never hate Jayden. Even if he always disappoints her. Elena hated it because in reality she was the one who couldn¡¯t stay away from Jayden. She who desperately needs Jayden by her side.


    Giving a kiss apanied by a crush that made all of Elena¡¯s nerves tense up. Giving affection through erotic movements that seemed to split her in two but at the same time gave pleasure that they could only feel when they were together.


    Elena is so thirsty for affection and love. And so far only Jayden has always provided those two things. Maybe that¡¯s one of the alibis that made the woman who was holding back the favor couldn¡¯t escape from Jayden. No one could love her as much as Jayden. Or is it that Elena doesn¡¯t want to find someone else?


    Yes. Elena admits it. For her, if Jayden is there, she doesn¡¯t need anyone anymore.


    Jayden¡¯s movements in the core of Elena¡¯s body began to be irregr, indicating that the wave of pleasure was about toe. And in thatst, powerful smack, Jayden hugged Elena tightly.


    ¡°Hah, hah ¡­.¡±


    The two of them gasped for breath after the incredible release. Jayden gently brushed Elena¡¯s forehead which was covered in sweat. The man smiled slightly then gave Elena a long kiss on the forehead.


    ¡°Please hold on a little longer. I promise I¡¯ll get it over with quickly,¡± Jayden coaxed Elena as he looked into her beautiful eyes.


    Elena closed her eyes for a moment then nodded slowly.


    ¡°I¡¯m waiting for that day toe, Jayden.¡±


    In the end, Elena had to give in again.


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    The morning atmosphere was so beautiful. Apanied by a cup of warm tea and the wind blowing is delivering a cool feeling. Elena smiled slightly as she closed her eyes.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to go home?¡± asked the figure after a pair of arms were perfectly wrapped around Elena¡¯s waist.


    ¡°Later. I want to be here first,¡± said Elena enjoying how warm her lover¡¯s body was by pressing her body tighter. Jayden was like a very solid wall on which Elena leaned against.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Jayden said, taking the tea in Elena¡¯s hand and cing it on the table. Twisting the woman¡¯s slender body so that their eyes meet. ¡°I¡¯ve prepared a dress for you to wear tonight at the party,¡± he said again.


    ¡°Should Ie?¡± asked Elena doubtfully.


    ¡°Of course. You will be the most special guest,¡± said Jayden, pinching her chin.


    ¡°But, Hera¡­.¡±


    ¡°She wille too.¡±


    ¡°And will be your wife you introduced to your business colleagues,¡± Elena softly snorted. It was a fact that made her want to eliminate Hera¡¯s existence as soon as possible.


    ¡°That¡¯s only until this project is finished. After that, you will bear the title of Mrs. Jayden Xavier ¡­ the only one,¡± Jayden said and kissed Elena¡¯s cheek affectionately.


    Elena¡¯s hope seemed to resurface even she couldn¡¯t hide the smile etched on her beautiful face.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯lle,¡± she said nodding slowly with a faint smile.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll say goodbye. I have to take care of all the party preparations,¡± Jayden said after ncing at his watch.


    Elena just cleared her throat, looking straight at Jayden who was getting further and further away from her. Until the man¡¯s broad back has nowpletely disappeared behind the door.


    Beforeing to the hotel that will be the venue for the big event tonight, Jayden first went home. He couldn¡¯t havee to the hotel in such a chaotic state. This can tarnish his authority as a CEO.


    Actually he didn¡¯t need to bother to control everything. After all, he had left the job to Roy and Jayden was sure he would never let him down.


    ¡°Where have you been?¡±


    The first words Jayden heard as he entered the house.


    ¡°None of your business!¡± Jayden snapped without even ncing at Hera.


    ¡°Then where is Elena?¡± The question suddenly made Jayden stop his steps and finally turned to Hera.


    ¡°Why are you asking? Isn¡¯t this what you wanted? For Elena to get out of this house?¡± Jayden asked in session with a mocking grin on his face.


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I wanted,¡± replied Hera.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°After all, that woman is nothing. So she has no right to live in this house.¡±


    ¡°Watch your words, Hera!¡± Jayden shouted quite loudly.


    ¡°And you also take care of what you do, Jayden. You are still my husband. You don¡¯t want this family¡¯s reputation to be destroyed when someone finds out that you brought your mistress to live with your wife,¡± Hera replied, making Jayden speechless.


    The figure of Hera that Jayden had never seen before. She turned out to be stronger than expected. Jayden is like finding a bnced opponent. And circumstances forced Hera to reveal her selfish side. It was enough for her to cry and hurt to see the husband she loved making out with another woman in front of her eyes. To fight them not with tears but with a fight back. Hera didn¡¯t want to always be under the pressure of that shameless couple.


    ¡°You¡¯re threatening me?¡± Jayden asked in disbelief.


    ¡°If you think of it like that ¡­ yes I threaten you,¡± Hera replied then walked away leaving Jayden who could only chuckle. What a brave woman.


    ***


    Hera smiled faintly at her reflection in the mirror. The dress involved fits her body perfectly.


    ¡°Are you done?¡± Jayden asked walking into the guest room upied by Hera. Even though Elena was no longer there Hera was still reluctant to move, besides she had no alibi to return to the room again.


    ¡°Yes,¡± replied Hera, smiling sweetly. Unknowingly Jayden continued to watch Hera. In her long peach-colored dress, Hera looked very elegant and beautiful. Her make-up wasn¡¯t too much to make her look like a twenty year old woman. It didn¡¯t even look like a woman who had just given birth.


    ¡°Shall we go now?¡± Hera asked bringing Jayden out of his thoughts.


    Jayden is mad. ¡°Y-yes. Let¡¯s go!¡± he said go first. Jayden had to pretend to improve his appearance so as not to look nervous in front of Hera.


    ¡®Unlucky! Why am I like this?¡¯ Jayden asked himself.


    As a couple who will be in the spotlight there. Jayden swiftly brought Hera¡¯s hand around his arm. As usual, when they were in public like now they had to put on a charade that would make everyone who saw it either envy or impress.


    ¡°Wee!¡± greeted the people who were returned by a brief hug from Jayden and a sweet smile from Hera.


    ¡°I want to meet mom and dad first,¡± Hera said goodbye to Jayden when her found the whereabouts of her father and mother. Jayden just nodded slowly as a sign of permission and went back to busy talking with his colleagues.


    ¡°Mom, Dad!¡± Hera called making the pair turn to look at Hera.


    ¡°Hera! Have youe?¡± greeted the mother taking her daughter into her arms.


    ¡°Yes, Mom. I didn¡¯t expect mom and dad toe.¡± Hera¡¯s eyes wandered around again as if looking for someone. ¡°Are Mama and Papa alsoing?¡± Hera asked looking back at her parents.


    ¡°They¡¯re there!¡± Andrew pointed at his who was also busy talking with some clients.


    They just smiled at Hera for a while and Hera replied, waving slowly.


    ¡°Oh, yes, Hera ¡­ introduce this Mr. Haidar Pratama,¡± said Andrew, pointing to the man in a silver suit in front of him.


    Hera smiled sweetly at the man and stretched out her hand.


    ¡°Hera Altezza, wife of Jayden Xavier,¡± Hera said introducing herself. Even though deep down she just wanted to introduce herself as Hera without the frills of Jayden¡¯s wife.


    ¡°Haidar Pratama,¡± said Haidar shaking Hera¡¯s hand.


    Time seemed to stop there. Hera looked closely at Haidar as well as the man.


    Why do I feel like I¡¯ve seen those jet ck eyes somewhere? Hera thought quietly.


    The voice, the face and even the warm feeling created by their introduction was like Hera had seen and felt it before but she forgot where.


    Haidar looks familiar. But it felt foreign to Hera. The woman quickly withdrew her hand making the hand and the gaze cut off. They didn¡¯t even realize that they were alone there. I don¡¯t know where Hera¡¯s mother and father went.


    ¡°Sorry¡­.¡± Haidar spoke making Hera turn to him. ¡°Have we met before?¡± asked Haidar.


    So, I¡¯m not the only one who finds him familiar? Who exactly is Haidar Pratama?


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 10

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    Haidar¡¯s gaze never left the figure who had just entered the hotel hall.


    That smile hadn¡¯t changed since thest time they met. There was no longer the smell of alcohol and incoherent talking from her mouth. What Haidar saw at this time was the figure of a very beautiful and graceful woman.


    Even until the woman was now standing in front of him, Haidar was still faithfully staring at him in silence. Awestruck.


    ¡°Oh, yes, Hera ¡­ introduce this Mr. Haidar Pratama.¡±


    Finally Haidar woke up from his long daydream when the middle-aged man tapped him on the shoulder.


    ¡°Hera Altezza, wife of Jayden Xavier,¡± the woman said holding out her hand. Haidar slightly snorted. Why did Hera have to mention Jayden¡¯s name during their introduction? Just pissed him off. But that didn¡¯t stop Haidar from shaking Hera¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Haidar Pratama,¡± said Haidar, smiling widely so that his gummy smile could be seen.


    Haidar noticed the change in Hera¡¯s face.


    ¡®Does he recognize me?¡¯ Haidar thought as Hera didn¡¯t take her eyes off him. But it didn¡¯tst long, the woman immediately withdrew her hand and turned her gaze to another direction.


    Haidar chuckled. He moved to stand beside Hera with a drink in his hand.


    ¡°Sorry, have we met before?¡± asked Haidar making Hera turn around. He handed the coke to Hera.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± said Hera, taking the drink and turning her gaze back to her husband. ¡°I don¡¯t think so,¡± Hera answered from Haidar¡¯s question earlier.


    ¡°Ah, I see. Maybe it¡¯s just my feelings,¡± said Haidar.


    ¡®Turns out Hera didn¡¯t recognize me even though I¡¯ve never been able to forget her since we met.¡¯


    So sad. Haidar then took a sip of his drink until it ran out as an outlet for his anger.


    ¡°Hera!¡± Jayden called over to Hera and Haidar.


    ¡°Good evening, Mr. Haidar!¡± said Jayden friendly. They shook hands there. While Hera just smiled faintly.


    ¡°Yes, good night. It was a very extraordinary party,¡± said Haidar making the man smile until his deep dimples were visible.


    ¡°Thank you, sir,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°And I just found out that you have a very beautiful wife,¡± said Haidar again looking at Hera with a crooked smile.


    ¡°Of course. In fact she just gave birth to our first child.¡± Jayden pulled Hera¡¯s waist for a hug.


    ¡°Give birth to?¡± Haidar¡¯s tone sounded a little surprised.


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Haidar,¡± Jayden replied.


    ¡°Wow! What a happy family. I¡¯m so jealous of you, Mr. Jayden.¡±


    Because that¡¯s what this family is all about. Impress and envy everyone the pseudo happiness they create. Hera chuckled faintly there as if she wasughing at herself.


    The guests have arrived and it is time for the event to begin. Jayden was called on to the stage to formalize ns for the luxury apartment building that will stand in downtown tha. Loud apuse and praise poured in for Jayden. Elvis and Jane looked proudly at their son. Like can not believe if their child can be as sessful as now. Truly extraordinary.


    ¡°Maybe you think that I got all of this because of my own hard work. You are very wrong because without the help of the employees who work hard and hard and the help of investors who have believed in me. And most importantly the prayers and support from The people I love so much allow me to have all of this,¡± Jayden said with tears in his eyes.


    ¡°To my parents, inws and also the most special of course,¡± said Jayden looking at Hera who was sitting in the front row. A bright light shone on Hera there. ¡°To my beloved wife, Hera Xavier,¡± he continued, gesturing for Hera toe on stage.


    With heavy steps, Hera followed Jayden¡¯s y. She walked towards the stage towards Jayden. The woman took her husband¡¯s big hand.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    What an asshole Jayden.


    Why was he being so warm to Hera? It just makes Hera feel confused. Even Hera had to wake herself up several times if all of Jayden¡¯s actions and words were just a charade. But it is undeniable that Hera also enjoyed the moment.


    ¡°Thank you for being such a perfect wife and mother to Juan and me,¡± Jayden said, sounding so sincere.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that already my job?¡± Hera¡¯s reply made the crowd¡¯s roar even more echoed. Especially when Jayden leaned forward and dropped a kiss on Hera¡¯s lips. Everyone cheered even more.


    But not with the two people, Haidar and Elena. Instead they stared jealously at the couple. Even Elena unconsciously gulped down the wine in her ss in one gulp. She was really annoyed. While Haidar was still able to fight his jealousy a little by talking with Hera¡¯s parents. He can still smile even if he has to.


    The event continued. After getting off the stage, Jayden and Hera returned to greet the guests. They then joined Haidar and Hera and Jayden¡¯s parents there.


    ¡°Wow! That¡¯s amazing, Mr. Jayden Xavier. You have the perfect wife.¡±


    Everyone there turned to the source of the voice. Jayden¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡®Why did Elena suddenly greet us, in front of Haidar anyway? What if that woman babbles incoherently and exposes our rtionship instead?¡¯ Jayden shouted in his heart. He¡¯s really frustrated right now.


    ¡°Of course. She is not only the perfect wife for Jayden but also the ideal daughter-inw of the Xavier family,¡± said Jane, patting her daughter-inw¡¯s shoulder.


    That made Elena even more emotional. Even the woman¡¯s firm jaw seemed to have hardened.


    ¡°Thank you, Mama. I¡¯m so ttered,¡± said Hera smiling triumphantly at Elena. The woman snorted softly as she bit her lower lip. She smiled back with a sharp look at Hera.


    ¡°Yes, Mrs. Xavier. Your daughter-inw is indeed very perfect but unfortunately it is not enough because Jayden can still nce at other women,¡± said Elena.


    The big family¡¯s smile suddenly faded and was reced with confused and shocked faces.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± asked Anne openly.


    Elena turned to Jayden. The man red at him as if to tell Elena not to go that far. But the long-haired woman didn¡¯t care. She was too hurt.


    ¡°It¡¯s natural for a man to nce at other women. That¡¯s the nature of a man,¡± said Andrew spoke up. Their attention was on the man. ¡°But I¡¯m sure, my son-inw only loves his wife. No matter how many women he is with, he will definitelye back to his wife,¡± Andrew continued, making Elena silent for a moment.


    ¡°You are sure?¡± asked Elena again.


    ¡°Of course. The women who are with Jayden are only an outlet for him. Whether it¡¯s intentional or not, Jayden will regret it if he wastes Hera,¡± said Andrew looking at Jayden and Elena alternately.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that right, Jayden?¡± Andrew asked asking his son-inw to justify.


    Jayden sighed heavily unable to look at Hera or Elena. But everyone knew what kind of answer Jayden would say.


    ¡°Sure, Father. I can¡¯t betray Hera.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 11

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    The anger shed clearly from Elena¡¯s brown eyes. Even her grip on the ss grew stronger.


    ¡°Really the cohesiveness of your family makes me very jealous,¡± said Elena with a smile she made to cover up the emotions that had reached the top. ¡°Then excuse me!¡± Elena said goodbye for a moment after giving Jayden a disappointed look.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    ¡°Who exactly is that woman?¡± Jane asked after Elena¡¯s departure.


    ¡°She¡¯s the wrong business partner, Ma,¡± Jayden replied.


    ¡°Looks like she¡¯s obsessed with you, Mr. Jayden.¡± Haidar, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Jayden chuckled. ¡°I don¡¯t think so,¡± he said evasively.


    ¡°Even if she¡¯s obsessed with my son-inw, it won¡¯t turn him away,¡± added Andrew, looking so confident in Jayden.


    ¡°That¡¯s true, Mr. Andrew. After all, from any side, Hera is more attractive, perfect and beautiful than the woman earlier,¡± said Haidar. The sudden opinion made Jayden and Hera stare at him.


    ¡®What do I feel? Haidar continued to praise Hera and her family.¡¯ Jayden¡¯s mind felt strange about Haidar¡¯s attitude. But he quickly shook his head, dismissing all those thoughts.


    ¡°Of course,¡± said Anne making them allugh. Jayden also smiled even though he had to. He was still thinking about Elena¡¯s state. That woman must be very angry right now.


    ¡°Excuse me for a moment,¡± Jayden said goodbye.


    Hera smiled faintly. She could have guessed that her husband would definitely go to see Elena. Just let it go. After all, tonight Hera managed to let Elena know where she was.


    ***


    On the way out of the hotel, Jayden kept calling Elena¡¯s cell phone. But to no avail, the woman did not pick up.


    ¡°Where exactly is Elena?¡± Jayden muttered in frustration. He was so afraid that something bad would happen to Elena. And it was certain that it was because of Jayden¡¯s selfishness.


    Jayden ran to and fro. Checked every corner that Elena felt might be there. But until thirty minutes passed Jayden still had not found the woman¡¯s whereabouts.


    Ddrrttt¡­.


    ¡°Hello, Elena! Where are you?¡± Jayden said quickly after cing the square object to his ear.


    ¡°Outside the hotel,¡± replied Elena.


    ¡°Wait! I¡¯ll be there,¡± said Jayden, rushing to where Elena was.


    Jayden¡¯s steps slowed slightly when he saw Elena sitting on one of the park benches beside the hotel. It was quite dark and quiet there. It turned out that the woman had chosen a safe ce for them to meet. Where no one sees them. Jayden took a deep breath before approaching Elena.


    Out of the corner of her eye Elena could see a pair of ck shoes approaching her. She smiled lopsidedly without wanting to look up to see.


    Jayden was now standing right in front of Elena.


    ¡°You told me toe here just to be humiliated, didn¡¯t you?¡± said Elena openly.


    The woman looked up at Jayden in disappointment. The tears had already spilled out of her eyes, she couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. Elena brushed her tears away.


    ¡°No, Elena. I¡ª¡±


    ¡°What are you, huh?!¡± cut off Elena raising her voice. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have put up with you this far,¡± Elena said as if regretting having wasted half her life with Jayden. ¡°I should have just given up when you refused to introduce me to your parents,¡± she continued.


    Yes, that¡¯s true. That¡¯s why Jayden¡¯s parents didn¡¯t know Elena. During their rtionship, Jayden never asked Elena to meet his father and mother. This is also the reason for Jayden and Hera¡¯s matchmaking. Because Elvis and Jane think that Jayden doesn¡¯t have a girlfriend.


    Even to this day Elena has never found a reason to satisfy her. If in the past she could still understand but today Elena wanted to get an exnation.


    ¡°Why do you think like that, Elena? I love you so much, I can¡¯t live without you!¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°Then why did you refuse? Are you ashamed of my status?¡± she spected. Elenaughed there. Laughing at herself. People always say that Elena doesn¡¯t deserve to be with Jayden. Tell her to realize who she is. All this time Elena didn¡¯t think much of it but today she seemed to understand why people said that.


    ¡°No, Elena. I¡¯ve never been ashamed of having you. You misunderstood,¡± Jayden said holding Elena¡¯s shaking shoulders tightly.


    ¡°Then why, Jayden?!¡± Elena screamed, releasing Jayden¡¯s hand roughly. ¡°You saw earlier, how your family insulted me? How do theypare me to that bitch?¡± Elena continued feeling excruciating pain in her chest.


    Jayden stood there, making Elena even more furious. She had known the man for a long time but still couldn¡¯t understand him.


    ¡°I think you¡¯re just toying with me,¡± Elena concluded herself because Jayden didn¡¯t answer her question.


    Elena was about to go there but Jayden held her hand tightly. The woman didn¡¯t turn around until Jayden¡¯s grip tightened.


    ¡°Akh! Jayden let me go!¡± said Elena turning around feeling pain in her wrist.


    How surprised she was when she saw Jayden looking at him with tears pooling in his eyes.


    ¡°Jayden you¡­¡± Elena whispered as if at a loss for words. For the first time she saw Jayden cry. He was the strongest man Elena had ever known and he couldn¡¯t just cry.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t leave me, Elena,¡± Jayden whispered, tightening his grip as if he didn¡¯t want to let go of Elena for a second.


    ¡°But I¡ª¡±


    ¡°I only have you. If you leave me too¡­ then who should I be with, Elena?!¡± Jayden shouted. Slowly his grip slipped from Elena¡¯s hand.


    ¡®What does it mean?¡¯ Elena asked herself.


    Jayden¡¯s body just copsed as if his bones could no longer support his weight. The man was sobbing there. While Elena was still unmoved. He was really surprised to see Jayden cry.


    ¡®What I have done? Is this all my fault? Have I hurt him?¡¯ Elena whispered in her heart. The woman also sat down and carried Jayden¡¯s trembling body into her arms. Jayden quickly returned Elena¡¯s hug.


    ¡°Really, Elena. I don¡¯t want to lose anymore. It¡¯s enough for them to go. Please stay with me. I beg you!¡± Jayden asked still sobbing. Elena¡¯s chest felt tight. As if she could feel the pain that Jayden was feeling right now even though she herself didn¡¯t know the reason behind the pain.


    Jayden let go of his arm. He wiped his tears roughly and then looked at Elena.


    ¡°You¡¯ll stay with me, won¡¯t you? You won¡¯t leave me, will you? Promise me, Elena. You won¡¯t leave me.¡±


    It didn¡¯t sound like a request but an undeniablemand. Jayden who was just pitiful had made Elena¡¯s defense copse, especially now Jayden who was looking at him with puffy eyes from crying. That was Elena¡¯s biggest weakness.


    ¡°I¡¯ll never leave you, Jayden. I promise,¡± Elena said. As the woman said. No matter how many times Jayden let him down, no matter how many times he had to endure the pain in the end he would still forgive Jayden.


    Is Elena that weak? Yes. She was that weak in front of Jayden.


    But the reason she stayed this time was not only because she loved Jayden so much but because she wanted to know what really happened to the man.


    ¡°Thank you, Elena. I love you so much,¡± Jayden said hugging Elena tightly again.


    ¡°I love you too, Jayden,¡± Elena whispered, joining the embrace even though there were still a thousand and one questions troubling her mind.


    To be continued¡­.

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    Elena stared silently at the man who was still deep in his dream. She had been awake since a few minutes ago but still refused to move.


    Elena is still confused and wondering what made Jayden cry. Even she could see the look of extreme fear in Jayden¡¯s ck eyes.


    ¡°Hah¡­.¡± A sigh that sounded very tired.


    Of course. Bringing Jayden home meant they were going to have a long, passionate night. Elena was only able to close her eyes when dawn was about toe.


    The woman got out of bed very carefully. Don¡¯t want to disturb Jayden. Clean up and prepare breakfast. Until a few moments passed, Jayden arrived in a navy suit that Elena had provided.


    ¡°Good morning dear!¡± said Elena to which Jayden gave a brief peck on the cheek.


    ¡°Thanks for the suit. Just know if I¡¯mzy to go home,¡± said Jayden sitting next to Elena.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee, honey,¡± said Elena with a sweet smile. After that there was no more sound. Jayden was enjoying his breakfast so much that he didn¡¯t notice that Elena didn¡¯t take her eyes off him.


    ¡°Jayden¡ª¡±


    Ddrrtt!


    Elena¡¯s words were cut off when Jayden¡¯s cell phone that was on the table vibrated.


    ¡°Hello!¡± Jayden said picking up the phone.


    ¡°¡­.¡±


    ¡°Yeah I¡¯ll be right back. Thanks, Roy,¡± Jayden said, hung up the phone and ate thest slice of his sandwich.


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving now.¡± Jayden got up from there but Elena held his hand.


    ¡°What is it, honey?¡± Jayden asked.


    Elena smirked and shook her head slowly. ¡°Nothing. Be careful on the road,¡± she said.


    ¡°Definitely. See youter!¡± Jayden replied not forgetting to kiss Elena¡¯s lips and then left.


    ¡°Even thoughst night he looked really messed up but now he looks fine,¡± Elena muttered and took a deep breath. The more confused with Jayden¡¯s attitude that changed in a short time.


    ***


    The files that Jayden had to sign started piling up. Starting a new project is like this. He had to go the extra mile. But that won¡¯t make Jaydenin because this is one of the stairs he has to climb to get to his destination.


    While he was busy reading the file, his phone kept vibrating. And the same name written on it made Jayden sigh as he rolled his eyeszily.


    ¡°What does this woman want?¡± Jayden grumbled looking down at his phone then putting it back down.


    Meanwhile, the caller who was at home also began to feel embarrassed because her call had not been answered.


    Hera nced back briefly before looking back at her phone. If the husband does not want to take the call at least he can read the message from her


    From Hera:


    Your parents are at home. I hope youe home tonight.


    After the message was sent, Hera approached her mother-inw who was busy ying with Juan. The woman tried to smile as if nothing had happened. Although in her heart she hoped that Jayden would read the message. Because if Jayden doesn¡¯te home tonight, don¡¯t know what Hera will say to Elvis and Jane. Hera really did not have a good reason to defend her husband.


    Dinner time was approaching and the dishes made by the maids began to be neatly arranged on the table. Hera¡¯s nervousness was getting worse. Even asionally she checks her cellphone but Jayden hasn¡¯t read the message yet.


    ¡°What time does Jayden usually get home?¡± asked Jane.


    ¡°Usually he¡¯lle before dinner,¡± said Hera. Hera wasn¡¯tpletely lying because before that fateful night, Jayden had alwayse home before dinner. ¡°But I think he¡¯ll bete tonight because he¡¯s busy with a new project,¡± continued Hera. Whether it was true or not was all that crossed Hera¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Then we¡¯ll wait a little longer,¡± said Jane, to which Hera nodded.


    And fifteen minutes passed, Hera had given up. Looks like Jayden won¡¯t being. The woman began to think about what reasons she should tell her inws.


    ¡°Good night!¡± And finally the one you¡¯ve been waiting for has arrived. Hera finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me you wereing? I almost gotte tonight,¡± Jayden said walking up to them with a big smile on his face.


    ¡°Should we tell when we miss your adorable son?¡± Jane asked making Jayden chuckle.


    ¡°No need, Ma. You cane any time,¡± Jayden said. ¡°Then I¡¯ll take a shower first,¡± he continued walking towards the room.


    ¡°I¡¯ll say goodbye for a minute,¡± said Hera following Jayden into the room.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Jayden asked seeing the existence of Hera standing in the doorway.


    ¡°Thanks foring,¡± said Hera.


    ¡°That¡¯s because I had to do it,¡± said Jayden, who was now shirtless. He thought Hera would leave right away but she didn¡¯t. The woman was still standing there as if she had something more to say.


    ¡°What else?¡± Jayden asked.


    Hera was silent for a few seconds before replying, ¡°Papa and Mama will stay the night.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Jayden snorted. It turned out that their charade was still going on.


    ¡°I¡¯ve taken care of everything. Don¡¯t worry. I just wanted you to know,¡± said Hera. She turned around intending to leave. ¡°And hurry up we¡¯re pretty tired of waiting for you,¡± she said again before disappearingpletely behind the door.


    Jayden took a deep breath. Hera¡¯s tone hadpletely changed now. It was so cold that her face didn¡¯t even show any expression. And somehow that made Jayden ufortable.


    ¡°Does she really hate me that much?¡±


    ***


    After a very hearty family dinner, Jayden brought his father into his study because there was something he said he wanted the middle-aged man to say.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Papa?¡± Jayden asked as he sat down next to his father.


    ¡°Do you remember your promise, Jayden?¡± Instead of answering, the man asked back but didn¡¯t look at Jayden at all.


    ¡°Of course I remember.¡±


    ¡°Then why did you do it?¡± Elvis turned his head with a sharp gaze that instantly made Jayden gulp his saliva.


    ¡°What do you mean daddy?¡±


    ¡°Tsk!¡± Elvis chuckled. Apparently the child learned a lot from him. Act like nothing happened. ¡°You think Papa doesn¡¯t know that the woman who approached us at the party that night was your mistress?¡± he continued making Jayden gasp in surprise.


    ¡®How did Papa know this?¡¯


    ¡°N-no, Pa. Sh¨Cshe¡¯s a nobody.¡± Jayden was still trying to dodge there. Should he regret now for bringing Elena to the party?


    Elvis¡¯ eyes narrowed even more. The distance between his face and Jayden was getting closer.


    ¡°Remember, Jayden. You¡¯re not getting anything if you mess things up,¡± Elvis said quietly but firmly.


    ¡°No¡ª¡±


    kk!!!


    Even Jayden wasn¡¯t left to answer. The man¡¯s stout body was now slumped on the floor with Elvis standing in front of him on his hips.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°Don¡¯t let me down, if you really want to live,¡± Elvis said casually. Leaving Jayden who could only remain silent while tightly clenching his hands.


    ¡°How long do I have to be his ve?¡±


    To be continued¡­.

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    Jayden rubbed his face roughly as he walked into the room. Several times there were heavy sighs but they all disappeared when he smiled gently and then approached the crib where Juan was fast asleep. The man gently caressed the boy¡¯s cheek making him squirm a little inviting a small chuckle.


    After giving a sweet kiss on the child¡¯s cheek, Jayden then turned to look at Hera who was lying with her back to him. If it was usually Elena who would be lying there staring at him seductively now all he could see was Hera¡¯s narrow back.


    Jayden alsoy there after sitting for a while.


    ¡°Are you asleep?¡± Jayden asked quietly but she got no reply. Again he turned. It seemed that the woman had indeed fallen asleep because of the sound of her breathing which sounded irregr and slow.


    For some reason Jayden¡¯s body began to approach Hera. He also didn¡¯t forget to get rid of the bolster pillow that Hera had used as a barrier between the two of them.


    Jayden¡¯s big hand began to slowly infiltrate Hera¡¯s neck and he used another hand to pull Hera¡¯s body into his arms.


    ¡°This is better,¡± Jayden muttered feeling the warmth from his wife¡¯s body even he smiled faintly there before closing his eyes to dive into dreand.


    Leaving Hera in tears. In fact, she hasn¡¯t slept since then. It¡¯s hard to even close her eyes. Know that sleeping in your husband¡¯s bed and his mistress making love is really very painful.


    Hera bit her lower lip. She shouldn¡¯t have let him touch her. Especially to hug like now. Hera should have removed the hand but she didn¡¯t. The woman with shoulder-length hair couldn¡¯t lie. She missed her husband. Missing all the sweet treats Jayden gave so far.


    Hera turned her body to face Jayden. The first thing she saw was Jayden¡¯s peaceful face, already deep in his dreams. Fragments of happy memories swirled in Hera¡¯s head. That face used to always have a sweet smile that made Hera reluctant to look away. It never urred to that at that time Jayden was just pretending. Hera was so deceived that she drifted into Jayden¡¯s charms.


    The woman smiled amidst her tears.


    Hera¡¯s hand just stretched out, perfectly attached to Jayden¡¯s burly body.


    For a moment Hera wanted to feel the warmth again. Even though tomorrow she would be pped by the fact that the man she was sharing warmth with was not hers. Even from the beginning Jayden did not belong to Hera.


    ***


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Instead of answering the ck-haired woman interspersed with several purple colors, she smiled sweetly and went straight to the man in front of her.


    ¡°I miss you, Haidar,¡± she said, her arms wrapped perfectly around Haidar¡¯s strong arms.


    ¡°A woman shouldn¡¯t break into a grown man¡¯s house. You know what?¡± said Haidar letting go of the woman¡¯s hand making her pursed lips.


    ¡®Is this Haidar¡¯s wee to me? What an annoying man!¡¯


    ¡°I¡¯m just like that to you.¡±


    ¡°Not even me, Viona. Especially other people,¡± said Haidar, taking out a bottle of water from the refrigerator and gulping it down.


    ¡°Exaggerated!¡± grumbled the woman named Viona Angelina.


    ¡°It¡¯s not an exaggeration,¡± Haidar corrected. ¡°However, now the situation has changed. You are a grown woman and I am also a grown man,¡± continued Haidar.


    ¡°So what?¡± Either Viona is innocent or just pretending to be innocent.


    Haidar approached Viona until the woman¡¯s body was stuck on the table. Their faces were only inches apart.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to act innocent. You really understand what I mean,¡± said Haidar right in front of Viona¡¯s face.


    Instead of scaring the woman, Vionaughed out loud there, making Haidar frown in confusion.


    ¡°Why are you evenughing?¡± asked Haidar distancing himself from Viona.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    ¡°What can a cold man do who always chases away women who approach him. In fact, you are only close to two women in your life, me and your mother,¡± said Viona againughing at her childhood friend.


    Viona still remembers how Haidar treated the girl who approached him when he was in high school and college.


    ¡®Come out! You¡¯re blocking my way!¡¯ or ¡®Let me be honest, you¡¯re not my type!¡¯ and some other scathing words that are really very piercing. All that Haidar said with his t face and cold tone of his mainstay. Viona had time to think whether Haidar did not like a woman?


    ¡°Tsk! It¡¯s up to you. But don¡¯t me me if something untoward happens,¡± said Haidar. Dressed in ck trousers and a white t-shirt, the man still looks very cool.


    Viona followed the man from behind. ¡°Something like what?¡± she asked curiously in a teasing tone.


    ¡°Come on, Haidar! Something like what?¡±


    The woman continued to cling to Haidar until finally the man began to feel ufortable. He looked at Viona who was still grinning.


    ¡®Looks like pranking this woman would be a bit of fun.¡¯ Haidar thought. He smiled crookedly and pulled her hand towards his room.


    ¡°Hey! Haidar, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Fiona asked confused. Was the man serious about his words?


    When he arrived in the room, Haidar sat Viona¡¯s body then slowly approached her.


    Viona swallowed hard for a moment. Especially when Haidar opened his white t-shirt so that his upper body was exposed.


    ¡®Since when did Haidar have such a beautiful body?¡¯ Inner Viona saw Haidar¡¯s body, which was so sturdy the dream of the women out there. id belly and muscr arms with prominent veins.


    Haidar got closer and Viona¡¯s breath seemed to be caught in her neck.


    ¡°Something like this ¡­¡± said Haidar with a crooked smile and then brought his face closer to Viona. Reflexively Viona closed her eyes. But until five seconds passed nothing happened. Viona opened her eyes again.


    ¡°You pervert!¡± said Haidar mocking Viona then pushed the woman¡¯s forehead with his index finger making her fall asleep on Haidar¡¯s bed. After that, Haidar immediately ran into the bathroom before Viona raged and grabbed his hair.


    ¡°WHAT?! FUCK YOU HAIDAR!¡± shrieked Viona throwing a pillow into the bathroom. From outside, Viona could hear Haidar¡¯sughter exploding in the bathroom.


    ¡°Even though he was the one who teased me first. You damn Haidar!¡± Viona grumbled. ¡°Oh my God ¡­ my cheeks are heating up like this,¡± she mumbled again while holding her hot cheeks.


    She didn¡¯t take her eyes off the bathroom. The girl admitted that after Haidar¡¯s move to tha, the man had changed a lot. He really looks like a grown man now.


    Not only from body shape but also attitude. Haidar never liked being close to women, including herself. But look, earlier he was able to get that close is really progress. And Viona was convinced that Haidar was still interested in women.


    Unlucky! Even though Haidar was only breathing right in the crook of Viona¡¯s neck, but it was able to make the woman¡¯s passion rise. The crooked smile and deep voice of the man was really very seductive.


    Viona smiled faintly and thenid her body back on Haidar¡¯s bed. The smell of the bed wafted into Viona¡¯s sense of smell making her turn her body in a prone position.


    The long-haired woman inhaled greedily while stroking her cheek on the sheet.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s about time he became mine. Haidar is an adult now.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 14

    Happy reading¡­.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have a more modest dress?¡± Haidar asked the woman who was standing beside him. She looks very busy with her cell phone.


    ¡°No,¡± said Viona briefly, making Haidar just roll his eyeszily.


    Now they are in the elevator to Haidar¡¯s room. The man had asked Viona to stay in the apartment, but the woman refused with the alibi of wanting to see Haidar¡¯s office.


    ¡°At least you can appreciate my office a little, Vio,¡± said Haidar again after they had arrived at the room which was dominated by white and ck. Even the painting on the wall only had those two neutral colors. Very describing a Haidar.


    ¡°My clothes are always like this. Why do you look ufortable?¡± Viona asked now sitting on the sofa in front of Haidar¡¯s desk.


    ¡°You can wear it when you are in the apartment. But when youe here, wear more polite clothes,¡± said Haidar again as he hung up his coat and then sat on his oversized chair.


    ¡°You¡¯re too talkative!¡± Viona grumbled as if she didn¡¯t care at all what Haidar said. ¡°Even though I look very beautiful and sexy in this outfit,¡± she continued to see her own appearance. Even Viona looks very satisfied with the gray oufit. A cut shirt that shows her slim waist isbined with a short skirt above the knee.


    Perfect.


    ¡°Tsk! You are indeed very beautiful and sexy, even making all my employees look at you without blinking,¡± said Haidar.


    ¡°How about you yourself? Do you think I¡¯m beautiful and sexy?¡± Viona asked with sparkling eyes.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s normal,¡± said Haidar spontaneously.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Viona¡¯s expression turned sullen. ¡°You¡¯re so mean,¡± she grumbled making Haidar chuckle.


    Viona rose from her seat to the bookshelf. Maybe there are readings that can apany her while waiting for Haidar to finish his work.


    Drrtt¡­.


    Haidar¡¯s cell phone that was on the table vibrated. The man gets a message notification. He turned his gaze to the phone. When he saw the sender¡¯s name, Haidar smiled.


    He picked up the square object to read the message that was there. The smile on his face grew wider, revealing Haidar¡¯s small, neatly arranged teeth.


    ¡°Who did you receive the message from?¡± Viona asked curiously. This was the first time she had seen Haidar so happy when he got the message.


    ¡°Nobody,¡± Haidar evaded and put his cell phone in his trouser pocket.


    ¡°From your lover huh?¡± guessed the typical excited Viona with Haidar¡¯s teasing tone.


    ¡°If so, then why?¡±


    ¡°What? You really have a girlfriend?¡± Viona asked with a face that was difficult to interpret.


    ¡°I¡¯m a grown man. In fact, I should have a wife by now,¡± said Haidar lightly without looking at Viona.


    ¡°You can¡¯t have a lover, Haidar!¡±


    Haidar suddenly looked up. He saw the look of anger in Viona¡¯s eyes.


    ¡®What¡¯s wrong with Viona? Can¡¯t she be jealous? What¡¯s the point of her being jealous of his own best friend?¡¯ Haidar thought.


    ¡°Why? You want me to be single for the rest of my life?¡± asked Haidar ending with a small chuckle.


    ¡°Anyway, you can¡¯t have a lover!¡± Viona shouted mming the book in her hand on the floor and then left Haidar¡¯s room.


    ¡°What¡¯s with the girl?¡± Haidar muttered, looking surprised at Viona¡¯s departure.


    ***


    ¡°Mama wille to visit more often so you won¡¯t be so lonely when Jayden isn¡¯t home,¡± Jane said smiling gently at Hera.


    ¡°Sure, Ma. Mama cane at any time,¡± Hera replied, smiling too. Elvis got into the car that picked them up first, followed by Jane after hugging Hera and Jayden in turn.


    After the car left the yard, Hera and Jayden went back into the house. Hera took care of Juan assisted by Ara while Jayden got ready to go to the office.


    ¡°Jayden?¡± called Hera after a moment of silence in the living room.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Jayden asked tidying up his look.


    ¡°Juan has a check up at the hospital today. Can youe along?¡± asked Hera.


    ¡°I¡¯m busy. I have to check the construction site today,¡± Jayden replied without turning his head.


    A mistake because Hera thought that the husband would care if it involved the child but apparently not at all.


    ¡°Okay,¡± said Hera shortly. She then rose from her seat to prepare everything assisted by Ara.


    ¡°Madam, want me to apany you?¡± the woman in her twenties asked Hera.


    ¡°No need, Ara. I can do it myself,¡± replied Hera, not forgetting to smile so that the woman would not be too hurt.


    ¡°Okay, Madam Hera,¡± said Ara in the affirmative.


    ¡°You just carry on with your other work,¡± said Hera, to which Ara immediately nodded.


    They then walked out of the house holding a light hug.


    ¡°Oh, Mr. Jayden hasn¡¯t left yet?¡± Ara said making Hera turn to where Jayden¡¯s car was still parked in front of the house.


    Jayden rolled down his car window. ¡°Hurry up! I¡¯ll take you,¡± Jayden said and then re-raised the windshield.


    ¡°Turns out he still cares,¡± Hera mumbled walking over to Jayden¡¯s car with Ara following her, carrying Hera¡¯s bag.


    The car was moving at a moderate speed. No one made a sound. Jayden was busy driving while Hera tried to calm Juan down. Somehow the little baby was a little fussy.


    There really was no conversation between them. Even when she got to the hospital Jayden just left without saying anything. Hera couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. What did she expect anyway?


    ¡°What happenedst night, think of it as just a dream, Hera,¡± Hera muttered as if she was waking herself up.


    Juan¡¯s check-up session was not as long as Hera expected. But what overwhelmed Hera was Juan suddenly cranky and cried loudly. Even though she just had to pay for the medicine and then go home. For some reason she regretted not letting Ara go with her earlier.


    ¡°Juan, what¡¯s wrong with you honey?¡± Hera asked frustrated because Juan didn¡¯t keep quiet. She hugged and stroked Juan¡¯s back hoping that the child would be quiet.


    Hera was a little afraid that Juan would have a fever from crying too much. The woman looked for a seat while continuing to silence Juan.


    ¡°Stop crying, Juan. I beg you!¡± Hera whispered with teary eyes.


    ¡°Excuse me!¡± someone said from beside Hera. The woman turned. ¡°You seem to be having a hard time keeping it quiet. Can I help you?¡± asked the figure smiling faintly.


    Hera nodded slowly. ¡°Sure,¡± she answered, handing Juan into the figure¡¯s arms. And unexpectedly Juan suddenly stopped crying. Staring while smiling though still sobbing a little towards the figure who is now carrying her.


    ¡°Wow! Juan you are so naughty,¡± said Hera chuckling. Sometimes the child immediately fell silent in the man¡¯s arms.


    ¡°I think he likes me,¡± said the figure in a very proud tone.


    Hera smiled wider there as she gently brushed Juan¡¯s head which was covered with thick hair.


    ¡°Thank you very much, Mr. Haidar Pratama.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 15

    Happy reading¡­.


    ¡°Please take care of everything first,¡± said Haidar to the assistant who was now standing tall in front of his desk.


    ¡°If I may ask, where are you going, Mr. Haidar?¡± asked the man who was the same age as Haidar, Ridwan.


    Haidar smiled faintly after he finished putting his coat back on. ¡°Take care of the future,¡± he said, making Ridwan smile sweetly. This was the first time he saw his boss look so happy.


    ¡°Sure, sir. I¡¯m waiting for the good news soon,¡± said Ridwan making Haidar¡¯s smile wider.


    ¡°Just pray everything goes well,¡± he said and took the car keys. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go first. Don¡¯t disappoint me, Ridwan,¡± continued Haidar and then left after Rindwan nodded in understanding.


    It didn¡¯t take long for Haidar¡¯s car to arrive at its destination. Hospital. Haidar took off the coat and vest he was wearing. It felt too formal for her to have to closet like that to enter the hospital. A white shirt and ck tie will suffice. The final touch to make Haidar¡¯s appearance perfect is to slightly roll up his sleeves so that his stout hands are slightly visible. Very out of sync with his cute face. Know if Haidar smiles then sugar will feel jealous of him. Yes, that¡¯s a bit of an exaggeration. But as people will agree if you see how charming the man is.


    Haidar casually walked into the hospital while looking around.


    ¡°Where is she?¡± Haidar muttered as he continued his steps. Don¡¯t care about the few pairs of eyes of young and adult women who pay attention to him. So mesmerized by Haidar¡¯s charm.


    The 175 cm tall man smiled when he saw the figure he was looking for.


    Hera Altezza.


    It was a little impolite to know that Haidar had someone to keep an eye on Hera. But if someone is in love, even things that don¡¯t make sense can make sense to do.


    That¡¯s what Haidar Pratama is currently feeling. He had fallen in love with his business colleague¡¯s wife. The man with the ck mane doesn¡¯t care about Hera¡¯s status, he doesn¡¯t even care if the woman now has a son.


    It was Hera, who was trying to silence her son, that looked very attractive in Haidar¡¯s eyes.


    Haidar walked steadily towards Hera. He just needed to make things look like a coincidence. Whereas in the dictionary of a Haidar there is no coincidence, especially when ites to Hera. For him Hera was a destiny he had to fight for.


    ¡°Excuse me!¡± said Haidar slowly making the woman turn to him. ¡°You seem to be having a hard time keeping it quiet. Can I help you?¡± he asked starting to throw the bait.


    Unexpectedly the bait was caught well by Hera.


    ¡°Sure,¡± she answered, handing the adorable little baby to Haidar. The funny thing is that the baby immediately fell silent when in Haidar¡¯s arms.


    ¡®You make my job easier, son.¡¯ Haidar¡¯s mind smiled sweetly at the baby.


    ¡°Wow! Juan you are so naughty.¡±


    ¡°I think he likes me,¡± said Haidar, turning to Hera and then at Juan again.


    ¡°Thank you very much, Haidar Pratama,¡± Hera said, sounding very sincere.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± replied Haidar.


    Juan wasn¡¯t crying anymore. Only a small sob made Haidar sit on the chair there. Honestly his legs started to cramp from standing too long.


    ¡°You¨C¡±


    ¡°Just call you,¡± said Haidar quickly.


    Hera was a little awkward if she had to call Haidar ¡®you¡¯. It¡¯s not polite even though they are not too far apart in age.


    ¡°Feeling awkward?¡± asked Haidar. ¡°Maybe I look so old that you feel awkward talking to me casually,¡± Haidar continued and that made Hera feel ufortable.


    ¡°It¡¯s not like that ¡ª I mean¡­.¡± Hera went into a frenzy. ¡°Okay. I think it¡¯s better if we talk casually,¡± continued Hera, who was quickly nodded by Haidar.


    ¡°So what are you doing here? Are you sick?¡± asked Hera, continuing her question earlier.


    ¡°My stomach was a little ufortable earlier so I came to get some medicine,¡± the alibi that Haidar had been thinking about for a long time. Very reasonable right?


    ¡°Have you found it?¡±


    Haidar nodded slowly without taking his eyes off Hera.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve found my medicine. It¡¯s even better than medicine,¡± said Haidar.


    ¡°Ah, really? Thank goodness for that,¡± said Hera with a forced smile. It wasn¡¯t Haidar¡¯s words that made her ufortable but the man¡¯s gaze.


    ¡°Juan Xavier!¡± The voice from the direction where the medicine was taken.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take medicine for Juan first,¡± said Hera.


    ¡°Hmm.¡± Haidar just cleared his throat and nodded.


    ¡°Seriously. There¡¯s no way he likes me,¡± Hera grumbled as she walked towards the medicine shop. Hera was not stupid to be able to interpret Haidar¡¯s gaze earlier but she couldn¡¯t draw any conclusions either.


    ¡°Besides, why does he have to like me? While he knows I already have a husband who is even his business partner. That¡¯s impossible,¡± said Hera again denying all her thoughts about Haidar.


    While Haidar chuckled softly at Hera¡¯s behavior, which he thought was so adorable.


    ¡°Even your mother¡¯s behavior is more adorable than you, son,¡± said Haidar, pinching Juan¡¯s cheek affectionately. The little baby smiled at Haidar. And somehow Juan¡¯s ck eyes seemed to hypnotize Haidar.


    ¡°Why does he look like me?¡± Haidar softly whispered.


    ¡°Haidar?¡± Hera¡¯s call broke their gazes.


    ¡°It¡¯s finished?¡± asked Haidar rising from his seat.


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s all over.¡±


    ¡°You want to go straight home?¡±


    ¡°I think so.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take you and Juan home,¡± said Haidar. Hera frowned. ¡°If you don¡¯t mind,¡± continued Haidar.


    ¡®I guess I¡¯m just overreacting.¡¯ Hera whispered in her heart. The man sincerely helped her without any intention. At least that¡¯s what Hera thought that made her nod in approval of Haidar¡¯s invitation.


    Hera took Juan from Haidar¡¯s arms while the man was carrying Hera¡¯s bag.


    ¡°Pleasee in!¡± said Haidar opening the car door for Hera.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Hera smiled and got into the car.


    Like this morning, it was very quiet in Haidar¡¯s car until finally Juan broke the silence and suddenly burst into tears, panicking the two adults who were there.


    ¡°What happen about Juan, Hera?¡± asked Haidar.


    ¡°I think he¡¯s hungry,¡± replied Hera patting Juan¡¯s back lightly.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°Then give him some milk.¡±


    ¡°I want to do it, but the milk in the bottle has run out. I have to feed him directly,¡± Hera grumbled in her heart. Why did she and Haidar have to be stuck in such an awkward situation?


    ¡°W¨Cwhat?¡± Look! Even Haidar is also limited there. He really understood what Hera meant.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­ but can we pull over for a bit?¡± asked Hera quietly.


    ¡°Ah, of course,¡± said Haidar, immediately pulled the car over. After that he immediately got out of the car to give Hera and Juan some privacy.


    ¡°Unlucky!¡± cursed Haidar frustrated. He looked at the car and then at his lower body. He snorted softly when he saw that his pants were slightly puffed up.


    ¡°Why do you have to wake up now?¡± he grumbled scolding that small part of his body. Haidar took a deep breath and then left.


    ¡°Looks like I have to finish it myself,¡± Haidar muttered looking for the nearest toilet in that ce.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 16

    Happy reading¡­.


    ¡°Are you done?¡± asked Haidar before getting into the car.


    ¡°Yes,¡± replied Hera.


    After hearing Hera¡¯s answer, Haidar immediately got into the car. His eyes were on baby Juan who was sleeping on Hera¡¯sp.


    ¡°He¡¯s asleep too,¡± Hera continued with a small smile. ¡°Thank you, Haidar for your understanding,¡± said Hera looking at Haidar sincerely. Maybe if it was someone else they would have been angry because of what happened earlier.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. Besides, I can¡¯t just sit there watching this hero cry,¡± said Haidar, pinching Juan¡¯s cheek in exasperation but not enough to wake him up.


    ¡°Oh yeah, where are you from?¡± asked Hera. She had seen that Haidar had left in a bit of a hurry.


    ¡°Ah, I bought a drink and some food,¡± said Haidar holding up a brown paper bag in his hand. It¡¯s impossible for him to answer honestly. Can lose the reputation of a Haidar Pratama in front of the woman he likes.


    Hera rejoiced while nodding. Too bad the man was starving for waiting for her.


    ***


    ¡°Thank you again, Haidar,¡± said Hera. By now they had reached Hera and Jayden¡¯s yard.


    ¡°You¡¯ve said a lot of thanks today,¡± said Haidar.


    Hera chuckled. ¡°Really? Maybe because you¡¯ve been so good to me,¡± she said.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°Then¡­ why don¡¯t you invite me to stop by as a return?¡± Although Haidar was serious about the question, he said it in a joking tone.


    ¡°You really want to stop by?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡­ if the host doesn¡¯t mind.¡±


    ¡°Of course I wouldn¡¯t mind. Let¡¯s go inside first!¡± invite Hera down first.


    That¡¯s what Haidar wanted. With Hera in a longer period of time.


    When he arrived at the house, Haidar was greeted warmly by several maids who took Hera¡¯s luggage from his hands. Meanwhile Hera had already gone up to the second floor to put Juan to sleep.


    While waiting for Hera to return, Haidar looked around the house. In some corners, Hera and Jayden¡¯s wedding photos can be seen in various sizes. Haidar chuckled then snorted.


    ¡°I should have been there. Not this man,¡± said Haidar, staring intently at the photo.


    ¡°Excuse me, sir. What would you like to drink?¡± someone asked from behind Haidar.


    ¡°I want some hot tea,¡± said Haidar after turning around.


    ¡°Yes sir!¡± said the woman passed from in front of Haidar.


    The man with the ck hair sat down on the golden brown sofa. Not long after, Hera was seen descending the stairs, approaching Haidar.


    ¡°Juan is still sleeping?¡± asked Haidar after Hera sat in front of him.


    ¡°He just woke up,¡± Hera replied.


    ¡°May I y with him?¡±


    ¡°Eh?¡± Hera was a little confused by Haidar¡¯s question.


    ¡°I want to y with him because he kept crying and I was not satisfied,¡± said Haidar as if answering a question that never came out of Hera¡¯s mouth.


    Heraughed a little there then nodded. ¡°Sure. Let me take you to Juan¡¯s room,¡± said Hera, rising from her seat and leading Haidar to the room where Juan was.


    Haidar immediately approached Juan who was lying on the bed. Picking up the toy that was there and ying it in front of Juan¡¯s face made the toddlerugh.


    ¡°Let me take care of him,¡± said Haidar to Juan¡¯s nanny.


    Ara looked at Hera and when she saw Hera nodded, she left.


    ¡°Haidar, how about we have lunch together?¡± asked Hera.


    ¡°I think that¡¯s a good idea,¡± said Haidar excitedly.


    ¡°Alright. Then I¡¯ll prepare the food first with the maids.¡±


    ¡°Okay. And I¡¯ll be here with Juan.¡±


    Hera and Ara left Haidar to y with Juan.


    ¡°Madam, who is he?¡± Ara asked as they descended the stairs.


    ¡°Jayden¡¯s business partner,¡± Hera replied.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Ara said seductively.


    ¡°Why do you speak like that, Ara?¡± asked Hera narrowing her eyes.


    ¡°Nothing, it¡¯s just that Madam looks a lot of smiles when you with the pale white man,¡± said Ara shrugging her shoulders as she continued to smile.


    Everyone in the house knew how the state of Hera and Jayden¡¯s household was, which could be said to be on the brink of separation.


    ¡°Madam has the right to choose your own happiness. Don¡¯t hold on if it makes you sick,¡± said Ara. She really felt sorry for Hera. Especially when she saw Hera had to fight Jayden and Elena. If only she had the power too, Ara would definitely help Hera to get away from Jayden.


    ¡°Sure,¡± Hera said in contrast to her heart. If only she could get off that easily. Maybe Hera would really find her happiness.


    Hera and the maids started cooking for lunch. The atmosphere was so peaceful there that loud shouts could be heard from the second floor.


    ¡°Aarrgghhh!!!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s Haidar¡¯s voice. What¡¯s wrong?¡± softly Hera immediately went to see what was happening. Only Ara came along while the others would just wait for news. They can¡¯t leave work in the kitchen.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Haidar?¡± asked Hera frantically.


    ¡°Help me, Hera!¡± said Haidar in a pitiful tone.


    One¡­


    Two¡­


    Three¡­


    ¡°Ha ha ha ha!!!¡±


    Hera and Ara¡¯sughter exploded there seeing what was happening.


    ¡°Hey! Why are you guys evenughing? Quickly release me from this child of yours, Hera!¡± said Haidar whining a little.


    ¡°Aakkhh! Juan is sick, son!¡± groaned Haidar again. Even his head was tilted because Juan kept pulling his hair.


    ¡°Oh my God. What have you done to make Juan pull your hair like this?¡± asked Hera with augh that still hadn¡¯t died down. She slowly removed Juan¡¯s hand from Haidar¡¯s hair assisted by Ara who continued tough there.


    This incident is really funny.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything,¡± said Haidar stroking his hair. He could even see a few strands of his hair in Juan¡¯s hand, who was smiling happily. ¡°I just gave him a toy and then suddenly he pulled my hair,¡± continued Haidar.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Juan. It seems he¡¯s just mad at you,¡± said Hera.


    Haidar drew closer to Juan. ¡°It¡¯s okay if you like me, Juan. But not by pulling my hair. You don¡¯t want dad to be bald,¡± said Haidar, which made Juan¡¯s smile even wider.


    Deg!


    Haidar¡¯s words instantly made Hera¡¯s heart flutter. What did he say? Dad?


    ¡°I-I think lunch is over. Let¡¯s eat!¡± said Hera changing the subject.


    ¡°Really? I¡¯m also very hungry,¡± said Haidar.


    They all went to the dining table. Ara took over Juan first to give him the breast milk that Hera had prepared. Meanwhile Hera will apany Haidar to lunch.


    ¡°Wow, that¡¯s a lot of food!¡± said Haidar with sparkling eyes.


    ¡°Enjoy it,¡± said Hera.


    Hera and Haidar ate in such silence. There was only the sound of spoons and tes shing against each other. Hera nced at Haidar. The man seemed to be really hungry as seen from how eager he was to eat his food.


    ¡°Thank you. The food is very good,¡± said Haidar after he finished eating the dessert given by the maid Hera.


    ¡°d you like it,¡± Hera said with a small smile.


    ¡°Are you and Jayden okay?¡± Haidar¡¯s face turned serious.


    Hera looked up at Haidar. What¡¯s with that question?


    ¡°You mean?¡±


    ¡°Sorry. I don¡¯t want to interfere in your household matters. It¡¯s just that that night I saw Jayden with a woman who approached us hugging each other outside the hotel,¡± said Haidar without further ado, making Hera¡¯s eyes widen.


    So the guy knows?


    Then what answer should Hera give?


    To be continued¡­

 Chapter 17

    Happy reading¡­.


    ¡°Excuse me for a moment,¡± Jayden said goodbye.


    Since the beginning of the woman¡¯s arrival, Haidar had felt that between Jayden and the woman there must be something and it was true. Haidar chuckled lightly seeing the scene where his business partner hugged the woman outside the hotel tightly.


    ¡°So you have an illicit rtionship behind your family, Jayden?¡± snorted Haidar. His hands clenched tightly. If you don¡¯t remember the n, it¡¯s certain that Jayden will be admitted to the hospital tonight. How dare the man betray the woman that Haidar loves when Haidar has sumbed to him.


    ***


    Hera was silent a thousandnguages. She didn¡¯t know what to answer. Lying was also impossible because Haidar had seen it all. The woman¡¯s hands intertwined with each other with downcast eyes.


    ¡°Do you know this, Hera?¡± asked Haidar.


    Hera did not immediately answer. It¡¯s like she¡¯s exposing her own family¡¯s disgrace. But does Hera have another answer? In the end the woman nodded slowly.


    ¡°Yes. I know everything.¡±


    ¡°So you know? Then why are you silent?¡± asked Haidar slightly raising his voice. He thought Hera was silent because she didn¡¯t know.


    ¡°What can I do?¡± asked Hera raising her head.


    ¡°Leave him, Hera!¡± said Haidar spontaneously.


    Hera chuckled. Almost everyone who knew about this matter would immediately tell Hera to leave Jayden. That¡¯s exactly what Hera wanted. Very.


    ¡°If only it were that easy. Do you think I¡¯d survive until now?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s so hard about it? He betrayed you, there¡¯s no reason to keep you going,¡± said Haidar lightly.


    ¡°Precisely because I have more important reasons than leaving Jayden,¡± Hera replied with tears in her eyes. As much as possible she did not want to cry there.


    ¡°Your family? Or your children?¡± asked Haidar.


    Hera bit her lower lip with both fists tightly clenched.


    ¡°You can take care of it yourself, Hera. Without involving Jayden. Why do you have to keep a rose in your hand just because it¡¯s beautiful when you know the thorns will pierce and hurt you?¡± said Haidar staring into Hera.


    ¡°What do you know, Haidar?¡±This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    Hera looked at Haidar sharply with her eyelids burning with tears that had umted.


    ¡°You only know that my husband is having an affair. Then you think you can judge me like this?¡± said Hera chuckling sadly can¡¯t believe a man she just met could judge her that badly.


    ¡°Hera, listen¡­ no¡ª¡±


    ¡°Enough, Haidar!¡± cut Hera raising her voice making Haidar silent with a disappointed look. The woman responded wrongly or it was Haidar who was too much because of his desire to immediately make Hera his.


    ¡°You have no right to judge someone when you only know a small part of the story,¡± Hera continued emphatically.


    Hera¡¯s words really made Haidar speechless.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Hera. I¡¯ve gone too far,¡± said Haidar so sorry. Just forget the good impression of meeting them this time. Everything has fallen apart.


    ¡°I want to rest. You can go home now,¡± said Hera, getting up from her seat as she wiped her tears roughly and then left.


    Haidar took a deep breath before moving out of the house.


    ¡°I¡¯ll never give up on getting you back Hera,¡± muttered Haidar looking at the house full of ambition before stepping on the gas pedal of his car.


    ***


    ¡°Please don¡¯t let her leave there. I¡¯m already on my way to pick her up,¡± said Haidar, ending the call. He ruffled his mane roughly.


    Even though he just wanted to rest aftering home from work. But he forgot one thing if now he lived with a woman who would be his responsibility as long as she was there.


    ¡°Where is she?¡± asked Haidar as soon as he entered the shop.


    ¡°It¡¯s over there. She¡¯s been drinking since this afternoon and raving incoherently,¡± said a woman who Haidar believed to be the owner of the tavern.


    ¡°Thanks for taking care of her and sorry for the trouble,¡± said Haidar sounding so polite. Don¡¯t forget to pay for all the food and drinks that Viona has spent.


    ¡°Hey, Viona! Wake up! Let¡¯s go home!¡± said Haidar gently shaking the shoulder of Viona who was asleep on the table.


    The woman finally looked up. The smell of alcohol immediately hit. Even Viona¡¯s cheeks were red.


    ¡°You came, Haidar? Hehe I thought you had forgotten about me because you didn¡¯t pick up my phone,¡± Viona mumbled with half-closed eyes.


    ¡°You can wake up right? Let¡¯s go home!¡± said Haidar not caring at all what Viona said. Talking to drunk people is a futile thing, but Haidar continues to invite Viona to talk.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go home. I still want a drink,¡± said Viona.


    ¡°Oh my God, Viona. You¡¯re very drunk,¡± said Haidar, getting frustrated especially when he saw several people looking at them.


    Haidar had no other choice but to carry Viona out of the shop.


    ¡°Shit! What actually made you drink this much?¡± Haidar annoyed after putting Viona¡¯s body in the car.


    ¡°This is all because of you, Haidar,¡± Viona whispered and thenfortable sleeping position in the car seat.


    Haidar looked sadly at his friend. Opening the jacket he was wearing to cover Viona¡¯s upper body.


    It turned out that Haidar¡¯s struggle had not ended there. When he arrived at the apartment he also had to carry Viona into the guest room that the woman had upied during her stay there.


    ¡°Tsk! You¡¯re annoying! Why are you making it difficult for me like this?¡± Haidar grumbled breathlessly. ¡°Next time you just want to drink at home,¡± he continued slowlyying Viona¡¯s body on the bed.


    When he was about to leave, Haidar¡¯s steps stopped again when Viona tightly gripped his hand.


    ¡°What is it?¡± asked Haidar.


    Viona slightly opened her eyes although it was very difficult because she felt very dizzy.


    ¡°Why are you doing this to me, Haidar?¡± Instead of answering the woman who had almost lost consciousness, she asked.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°You can¡¯t have a girlfriend. I won¡¯t let!¡± Fiona said.


    ¡°So what? Are you jealous because you like me?¡± asked Haidar sitting on the edge of the bed.


    ¡°Yes. I like you, Haidar. Really like you,¡± replied Viona making Haidar¡¯s narrow eyes rounded.


    ¡°What?¡±


    Viona just smiled and suddenly pulled Haidar¡¯s neck to bring their lips together.


    ¡°Uummpptthh¡­ hey Viona! What the¡­ uummpptthh.¡± Haidar could no longer continue his speech because Viona¡¯s kiss which was quite brutal stuffed his mouth perfectly.


    Viona crushed Haidar¡¯s thin lips roughly. It didn¡¯t matter if he didn¡¯t return the kiss at all. Haidar admits Viona is a very reliable kisser. The woman broke the kiss and then looked at Haidar with a sad and seductive look.


    She slowly took off her clothes leaving only her underwear. Unlucky! This made it difficult for Haidar to swallow his saliva heavily.


    ¡°Wake up, Viona! You¡¯ll regret all this once you wake up from your hangover!¡± said Haidar as best he could not get caught up in his dirty mind.


    ¡°I won¡¯t regret doing it with you, Haidar,¡± Viona whispered and then grabbed Haidar¡¯s body so that she now sat on top of the man¡¯s body.


    ¡°Come make love to me, Haidar.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 18

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    When she opened her eyes Viona felt excruciating pain in her head and some parts of her body.


    ¡°Akh!¡± she groaned as she held her head which felt like it was going to burst. Her vision was not so clear that Viona had to sit still for a few seconds while blinking a few times.


    After feeling less dizzy anymore, Viona got up slowly from the bed.


    ¡°What happened? Why am I here?¡± mumbled Viona trying to remember what happenedst night.


    Thest time Viona remembered was when she left Haidar¡¯s office because she was upset with the man. Even though Viona had no purpose at all. Just walking aimlessly untilte afternoon and her stomach felt hungry. Viona decided to stop at a shop.


    At first she just wanted to eat, but because of the unrelenting frustration she asked for a drink to get drunk. And that¡¯s when Haidar came nagging like mothers.


    ¡°Tsk! I¡¯m bothering Haidar again,¡± Viona muttered.


    The woman went to clean herself but how shocked when she saw her half-naked body.


    ¡°Where are my clothes? Why¡­.¡± Viona was at a loss for words when the memory ofst night¡¯s events came back.


    ¡°Come make love to me, Haidar!¡±


    The words that instantly made Viona want to eliminate herself.


    ¡°How can I say something so embarrassing like that? It¡¯s not romantic at all,¡± Viona muttered in frustration.


    So the question now is did they really do that? Viona couldn¡¯t remember anything anymore after she said that.


    ¡°Aish! You are really embarrassing Viona.¡±


    Finished cleaning up, with awkward steps Viona approached Haidar who was busy eating his breakfast.


    ¡°Are you awake?¡± Haidar was the first to speak.


    Viona nodded in response, smiling slightly too.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°What happened to you?¡± asked Haidar confused by Viona¡¯s attitude. The woman who was usually very talkative suddenly became quiet. Even Viona did not drop her gaze on Haidar.


    Viona bit her lower lip. If she kept quiet like this she wouldn¡¯t get an answer. There was no other way she had to ask Haidar.


    ¡°Haidar?¡± The call that made Haidar¡¯s ck go to Viona.


    ¡°What is it?¡± asked Haidar.


    ¡°Did something happenst night?¡± she asked slowly.


    ¡°Something? Something like what?¡± Whether it¡¯s teasing or not, Haidar¡¯s question actually irritates Viona.


    ¡°Hey! Don¡¯t irritate me!¡± said Viona slightly raised her voice but the next second she lowered her head again. ¡°Did we make lovest night?¡± she asked inly in an almost whispering tone.


    Really Viona would be very angry if it really happened. The girl did not deny that she really wanted to make love to Haidar but was not drunk. In fact, that¡¯s what pissed her off. Do it or not it doesn¡¯t matter to Viona.


    Haidar deliberately stopped his breakfast activities and looked at Viona. Don¡¯t forget that he¡¯s smiling crookedly.


    ¡°ording to you?¡± asked Haidar.


    Viona looked up with wide eyes. ¡°Are we really doing it?¡± she asked with a surprised look on her face.


    A few moments passed until¡­.


    ¡°Ha ha ha ha!¡± Haidar could no longer hold back hisughter. Viona¡¯s face is really cute.


    ¡°Haidar! Don¡¯t y with me!¡± Viona snapped.


    Haidar suppressed hisughter until only a small chuckle could be heard. ¡°What kind of man do you think I am, huh? Using a drunk woman just to fulfill my desires, I see?¡± asked Haidar then took a deep breath. He held both of her shoulders. ¡°I¡¯m not that jerk, Viona. Not anymore,¡± he continued, looking away from the girl.


    Haidar smiled faintly then looked at Viona again. ¡°Even though I have to desperately resist the urge not to return your hot kiss,¡± he said seductively.


    ¡°I¡¯m going!¡± Haidar got up from his seat, ruffled Viona¡¯s hair excitedly. ¡°Next time if you want to get drunk just stay at home because you never know what bad things will happen when you¡¯re drunk,¡± said Haidar and left from there.


    Words that were actually aimed at himself.


    ¡°And I will fix everything.¡±


    ***


    ¡°Is it always like this?¡± Jayden asked Roy who was sitting beside him.


    They were reviewing the ce where the luxury apartment that Jayden had designed would be built.


    In an action taken there will always be pros and cons as a consequence. Like now where several dozen people protested refusing to leave the ce where Jayden hung his dream.


    The man told the driver to roll down the windshield so Jayden could clearly see the faces of those who opposed him.


    ¡°Most of them have already moved with the money you offered. But some still refuse,¡± said Roy.


    Jayden took a deep breath as he looked at the people who were willing to heat up holding banners while shouting.


    ¡°You idiots!¡± Jayden cursed looking hatefully at the people.


    How will the project go if there are still roadblocks there? Jayden might lose the trust of his investors if by next month the ce is not leveled.


    ¡°Then what about some of the ces that are still being auctioned off?¡± Jayden asked Roy again.


    ¡°All we have to do is offer the highest price, then everything will be ours, sir,¡± said Roy with certainty.


    Maybe Jayden was upset but he couldn¡¯t hide his happiness either. Just one more step and Jayden will achieve his dream.


    Jayden raised the windshield again. Facing forward with arrogance.


    ¡°Fix them all overnight. I don¡¯t want them because my n will fail,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°But they¡ª¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care in any way.¡± Jayden turned to look at Roy sharply. Eagle eyes that always make anyone submit. ¡°What I want tomorrow this ce to be clean. So do your job well,¡± said Jayden patted Roy¡¯s shoulder as if making the task that the man had to bear so big.


    ¡°All right, Mr. Jayden!¡± said Roy. He didn¡¯t have the slightest power to refuse.


    ¡°Very good,¡± said Jayden, smiling happily. Leaning his body in the car seat, folding his arms across his chest. ¡°You¡¯ll get what you deserve, Roy. So don¡¯t think working with me will hurt you,¡± Jayden continued.


    ¡°Sure, sir. I¡¯ll do everything well,¡± said Roy. After hearing the boss¡¯s words, he no longer hesitated to carry out his duties. Because Roy knows the boss never messes with his words.


    Jayden just smiled then told the driver to get out of there.


    ¡°I won¡¯t let them abuse me again,¡± Jayden muttered.


    The words he addressed to his family. Specifically his adoptive family.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 19

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    Jayden was ten years old when he first set foot in the house. Hearing the news from all his adopted friends made the boy so enthusiastic.


    ¡°They¡¯ll buy you everything you want.¡±


    ¡°They will take you for a walk.¡±


    ¡°They¡¯ll also take you out to eat good food and again you¡¯ll have your own room.¡±


    Everything his friends said was true. Jayden gets what he wants, travels, eats good food and has a room to himself. Unlike when he was at the orphanage where he had to share a room with his friends.


    However, the happiness did notst long. The real faces of his adoptive parents are finally seen.


    ¡°You have to get good grades and go to a prestigious school. Got it!¡± said Elvis, the father, emphatically.


    ¡°Okay, Papa!¡± Jayden replied with a pile of books in his hands.


    When he started school, Jayden lost his freedom. No more sightseeing or good food. There was only a demand that Jayden be what the couple he called Mama and Papa wanted him to be.


    Otherwise, Jayden will end up locked in the warehouse. Without eating and drinking. He also had to be willing to feel the extraordinary cold that prated to the bone. Not to mention the pain caused by the blow of his father¡¯s belt on his back. Makes everything like hell.


    Jane, Jayden¡¯s adoptive mother doesn¡¯t behave like that but she doesn¡¯t care about Jayden either. The woman with an oval face was only a spectator when Jayden was tortured by her husband.


    Good adoptive parents?


    ¡°Bullshit!¡± Jayden cursed with a sad chuckle. He winced softly as he felt the pain in his back. His father had just given him a gift that Jayden didn¡¯t want at all. Jayden¡¯s hand squeezed harder against the paper which was the reason he was beaten again.


    Imperfect school grades.


    But Jayden is still grateful because until now he has not been kicked out of the house. And Jayden wasn¡¯t going to let that happen. He will stay there.


    As he grew older, Jayden thought that his adoptive parents would begin to change. No more beating or suing. But Jayden was wrong. Nothing has changed. Even their demands are getting worse. Making Jayden really lose his life.


    When all his friends marry the girl they love. Jayden is caught up in an arranged marriage with a woman he doesn¡¯t know.


    ¡°Marry Hera!¡± said Elvis.


    Jayden didn¡¯t answer right away because he definitely didn¡¯t want to but the next sentence made Jayden unable to refuse anymore.


    ¡°And I¡¯ll give you thepany you¡¯re running now. In your own name,¡± Elvis continued making Jayden look at him.


    ¡°Are you serious?¡± Jayden asked.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Of course. Don¡¯t you need a permanent job after marriage?¡± asked Elvis to which Jayden immediately nodded.


    And in the end Jayden couldn¡¯t resist. The dimpled man must be willing to sacrifice his love for the sake of getting power from his father.


    ¡°What? So you¡¯re going to marry your parents¡¯ choice? Then what about me, Jayden. Didn¡¯t you promise to marry me? We even prepared it?¡± asked Elena over and over with eyes that were already flooded with tears.


    ¡°I¡¯ll stay with you, Elena. You know how much I love you, right?¡± Jayden said trying to calm his lover down.


    ¡°How is that possible, Jayden? You¡¯re going to marry someone else!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just a gimmick to get me what I want,¡± Jayden said then took Elena¡¯s hand gently. ¡°One year. Give me one year to finish all of this. Trust me, Elena,¡± he continued with a look of conviction.


    ¡°But, Jayden I¡­ hiks¡­.¡± Elena fell into Jayden¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Be patient. I¡¯lle to you again,¡± Jayden said hugging Elena tightly.


    ***


    The wedding was held very lively. Because he was used to the pretense in his life, Jayden managed to deceive everyone, including the woman who was in a sacred rtionship with him.


    Hera Altezza.


    Jayden admits, Hera is a good girl and the type of person who is obedient. Not very demanding, has a very gentle smile and voice. But that doesn¡¯t change how Jayden really feels. He hated her more than anything in this world.


    ¡°Because of that woman I can¡¯t marry Elena,¡± Jayden growled, clutching the ss tightly in his hand. Thrown on the floor to shatter into pieces.


    ¡°Oh my, Jayden! Are you all right?¡±


    ¡®Unlucky! That annoying voice again.¡¯ Jayden¡¯s mind turned around to look at the woman he hated so much.


    ¡°My hands are a little slippery,¡± Jayden reasoned.


    ¡°But you weren¡¯t hurt, were you?¡± Hera asked with a worried expression on her face.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, Hera. You take it easy,¡± Jayden replied with a sweet smile. Too sweet to make Hera trust him so much.


    From their wedding day until now, Hera has never refused anything that Jayden asked. Including having sex after marriage. Jayden thought that because their marriage was due to arranged marriages Hera would refuse outright.


    But Jayden was wrong because the woman dly gave herself to Jayden. Whether it¡¯s because of the role as a wife or there are other reasons. Jayden didn¡¯t know. What is clear that night they really enjoyed their first night.


    Until finally Hera became pregnant making the two families happier and Jayden¡¯s business progressing.


    But one fact they never knew. If Jayden stays in touch with Elena. The man will always make time to meet his lover at her house. Not infrequently Jayden also brought Elena to the house his parents gave him as a wedding gift with Hera.


    Jayden smiled sweetly every time Elena texted him.


    ¡®I¡¯m waiting for you at my house. Come quickly! I miss you.¡¯


    The contents of the message. Jayden quickly replied to Elena¡¯s message with words that were no less sweet.


    ¡®How about tonight you juste over to my house?¡¯


    ¡®Where the hell is Hera?¡¯


    Elena knew very well that if Jayden invited her over to the house, it meant that his wife was out.


    ¡®She has a family event and will probably stay over.¡¯


    ¡®Okay. I wille.¡¯


    ¡®I¡¯m waiting for you my dear. I love you.¡¯


    ¡®I love you too Jayden.¡¯


    And this is where the chaos begins. Where Jayden ys with destiny and his marriage.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 20

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    ¡°Thanks,¡± Elena said to Jayden as he opened the car door for her.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Jayden replied then closed the car door again after Elena got out.


    Before going home, Jayden had told all his maids to go home first. Luckily they didn¡¯t ask too many questions and left the house deserted when Jayden and Elena arrived.


    Elena and Jayden chose to sit on the sofa. They looked at each other as if they were missing each other. Jayden then brought his face closer to Elena. The woman¡¯s thin lips were like a ma that attracted Jayden to kiss her.


    ¡°So when are you going to divorce Hera?¡± asked Elena after their link broke.


    ¡°It hasn¡¯t even been a year, Elena,¡± Jayden replied making Elena snort.


    ¡°So really I have to wait a whole year?¡± asked Elena.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that the deal?¡±


    Elena rolled her eyeszily. Averts eyes from Jayden. Even though she didn¡¯t say anything, Jayden could understand if his girlfriend was upset.


    ¡°Listen, Elena. When I get everything, I promise to marry you and divorce Hera. Trust me!¡± Jayden coaxed holding Elena¡¯s hand tightly.


    Elena looked back at Jayden and then sighed. ¡°Okay. I trust you, honey,¡± Elena said atst smiling sweetly.


    ¡°Thank you, Elena. I promise to make you happy,¡± Jayden said carrying Elena in his arms.


    The only thing on Jayden¡¯s mind right now was Elena. How to make the woman he loves so happy. At first he did all this to be free from his abusive family but after getting to know Elena while still in high school, his ns changed.


    Jayden wants to be free and happy and that has to be with Elena. Seeing how broken and falling apart Elena¡¯s family made Jayden determined to take her away from her parents. It was also what made Jayden reluctant to tell Elena about the problem.


    Elena had gone through so much trouble and Jayden didn¡¯t want to burden her with his problems either. That¡¯s why Jayden worked very hard to make all his dreamse true.


    Actually Elena is the type of woman who is strong and epts Jayden for who he is. Evidently when Jayden took Elena to eat at a simple ce while they were dating. The woman didn¡¯t mind at all in fact she seemed to really enjoy the food that Jayden bought for her. Even asked Jayden to take her there again another time.


    From that moment Jayden felt he had a responsibility to make Elena happy. It doesn¡¯t matter if you have to sacrifice others. Including Hera. That night Jayden didn¡¯t n to reveal everything but it couldn¡¯t be helped. Hera caught him making love with Elena.


    Even though Jayden only nned to make Hera fall in love with him and then he would just leave her. But it turns out that fate wants to make Jayden even more evil.


    Indifferent. Jayden didn¡¯t care. All he wanted was to make Hera regret marrying him. Be a barrier between his love and Elena. For Jayden it was a well-deserved punishment.


    Jayden won¡¯t let anyone get in the way of his dream. Including the father, Hera or even the people who were demonstrating. One by one Jayden would get rid of them when they were no longer useful.


    ¡°This time I will win.¡±


    ***


    Hera slightly tightened the scarf around her neck. Even though she was in the room, it turned out that the winter wind that would soon arrive still greeted her skin.


    The woman in the warm clothes looked at the watch that was wrapped around her hand.


    ¡°Did Ie here too soon?¡± she muttered to herself. She distracted herself by sipping the hot tea mixed with the milk slowly.


    ¡°Have you been waiting long?¡± said someone sitting in front of Hera.


    ¡°Not really,¡± Hera replied, trying to smile even though she seemed stiff. Theirst meeting didn¡¯t go well, so it was awkward again. But the man in front of him smiled broadly. It was as if nothing had happened between them.


    ¡°Already ordered?¡± the man asked.


    ¡°Yes,¡± replied Hera quickly.


    ¡°Then allow me to order first. Is that okay?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Of course.¡± Hera nodded slightly.


    The man ordered drinks and food from the waiter there. Then he looked back at Hera.


    ¡°So what do you want to tell me, Hera?¡±


    Seeing Hera who looked very nervous made her take the initiative to speak up.


    ¡°I want to apologize to you, Haidar,¡± said Hera in a very serious tone.


    Since then Hera has never been able to feel at ease. She felt if what she said to Haidar was too much. Even the woman kicked Haidar out of her house with disrespect.


    ¡°Actually I have to apologize to you. I interfered too much in your personal affairs. I¡¯m really sorry for making you ufortable,¡± said Haidar. He was the same as Hera very restless because of their problems.


    ¡°Okay. I guess there¡¯s no need to worry anymore,¡± said Hera, finally able to smile without feeling awkward or forced again.


    ¡°Yes. That¡¯s better,¡± replied Haidar, smiling too.


    ¡°I¡¯m really afraid that you¡¯ll be angry and it will affect my husband¡¯s business,¡± said Hera again.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°You mean?¡± Haider frowned.


    ¡°I am very short-sighted indeed. You are a very professional person. I¡¯m really sorry.¡±


    Haidar chuckled. So Hera did all that for the husband who had betrayed her. For some reason it made Haidar¡¯s emotions fluctuate.


    ¡®Why does Jayden have to get Hera as his wife? Hera is too good for a jerk like Jayden.¡¯ Haidar¡¯s emotions in the heart.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Hera. I won¡¯t have anything personal to do with work,¡± said Haidar, trying to be as calm as possible.


    ¡°Thank you very much, Haidar,¡± said Hera looking so happy.


    Haidar snorted. ¡°But I didn¡¯t think you would do something like this for a man who has clearly betrayed you,¡± said Haidar changing his sweet look with a serious look.


    ¡°You mean?¡± Hera¡¯s happy face turned confused there.


    Haidar slightly turned his face towards Hera. Bringing their eyes closer. For whatever reason Hera¡¯s brown eyes were so beautiful locking Haidar to keep looking at her.


    ¡°What if I offered you a deal?¡± asked Haidar in a whisper. He couldn¡¯t wait any longer now.


    ¡°Offer? What do you mean, Haidar?¡± Hera really did not understand what Haidar said.


    ¡°I will help you destroy Jayden and that woman,¡± said Haidar then backed away and folded his arms across his chest.


    ¡°W-what?¡± Haidar¡¯s words were like the weapon Hera had needed. Destroy Jayden and avenge everything he did to her. Hera wanted it so badly.


    ¡°I know you must really want to avenge Jayden, right?¡± guess Haidar. Hera never said it but the look in her eyes couldn¡¯t lie. She really hates her husband. And that¡¯s what Haidar wanted. So that the n can go well.


    ¡°Then what do you want from me in return?¡± Hera understands very well. No matter how good Haidar is, she can¡¯t possibly offer something for nothing in return. After all, destroying Haidar won¡¯t be easy. And Hera hoped that the reward wasn¡¯t¡­


    ¡°I want you to be mine.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 21

    Happy reading¡­.


    Hera gripped the hem of her shirt tightly. So what she thought about Haidar all along was right. The man was attracted to her. Then now when he got a bit of a reproach, the man with the ck mane wasted no time advancing.


    Hera had mixed feelings. She was angry and upset but couldn¡¯t spare it. Hera couldn¡¯t deny that she felt a little happy because she seemed to have a way to get back at Jayden and Elena. During this time she could only be silent and patient.


    ¡°So how about it, Hera? You agree with my offer?¡± asked Haidar after taking a sip of the drink the waiter had just delivered along with his other orders.


    Hera looked up. Staring in Haidar¡¯s eyes. She didn¡¯t show any expression which meant that Haidar couldn¡¯t guess what was going on in the woman¡¯s mind.


    Haidar smiled again. ¡°You have nothing to lose if you agree, Hera. Because I really like you,¡± said Haidar trying to convince Hera.


    ¡°No, Haidar. You don¡¯t like me. You just want my body, don¡¯t you?¡± said Hera smiling lightly. What else could a man want if not to satisfy his lust? Love? Even Hera never knew what love was like.


    ¡°So you think I¡¯m that low?¡±


    ¡°What else? You like a woman whose status is someone¡¯s wife and even has a son. Does that make sense?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not in love with Jayden Xavier¡¯s wife who I met at the party, but I¡¯m in love with a girl who so admires the painting I made at the tha art exhibition five years ago,¡± Haidar said.


    Hera seemed to be pulled back five years ago. And as a fleeting memory shed, Hera stared with her eyes and mouth wide open.


    ¡°Min Suga?¡± softly Hera almost whispered.


    ¡°Yes, Hera. I¡¯m Min Suga, the painter of Faces in Shadows,¡± said Haidar with a happy face. Didn¡¯t expect that Hera could remember that moment so quickly. Although it¡¯s still a shame because he couldn¡¯t recognize Haidar.


    ¡°Oh my God, so it turns out you¡¯re Min Suga!¡± said Hera. She really couldn¡¯t recognize her favorite painter. Even though she felt familiar with Haidar¡¯s face, it never crossed her mind that the man was Min Suga. The man she once admired so much.


    Hera still remembers how Haidar looked at that time. sses with topknot hair and all ck clothes. Actually, even then Haidar already looked very charming. But the figure sitting in front of him was even more charming. Dressed in a casual out-fit with a hairstyle like a famous singer who showed a slight forehead. Haidar is really growing well.


    ¡°Honestly I¡¯m a little disappointed that you can¡¯t recognize me when I can never forget you since the first time we met,¡± said Haidar as if sulking at Hera.


    Hearing this made Hera feel bad. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s your own fault for being so handsome,¡± said Hera unconsciously.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Even the person who was praised was even tempting back. Hera, who just realized what she said, could only blush.


    ¡°Tsk! Stop that! Don¡¯t tease me!¡± Hera¡¯s protest made Haidar chuckle.


    Hera¡¯s courage to defend Haidar in public really amazed him. When everyone insulted Min Suga¡¯s painting, Hera was so amazed. Even intending to buy it. Unfortunately the innocent and beautiful girl did not have enough money.


    ¡°You say that you are an art expert but why can¡¯t you see the meaning of this painting. Try to listen to the presentation of the painter first. I¡¯m sure you will regret insulting his work,¡± said Hera to the visitors who insulted Haidar¡¯s work at that time.


    ¡°You take it easy. Your painting is very good. You just have to be confident, Got it!¡± said Hera holding Haidar¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Remember. I¡¯ll be your fan,¡± Hera said with a big smile.


    A smile that Haidar could never forget.


    ¡°So do you still paint today?¡± asked Hera, finally finding a good topic for them to talk about. ¡°If so ¡­ I want to buy one of your works. Remember, I¡¯m still a big fan of you,¡± said Hera making Haidar¡¯s daydream about the past shattered.


    ¡°Painting is just a hobby. Now I focus more on my father¡¯s business which I am managing,¡± said Haidar. Hera looked disappointed when she heard that. ¡°But if you want ¡­ I will make a special painting for you,¡± continued Haidar, making Hera smile again.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± asked Hera with great enthusiasm.


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll be waiting for your work.¡±


    In front of the people who made Herafortable, her true self would be seen. The figure of Hera who always smiles and talks a lot. And Haidar was so grateful that he could finally see the figure of Hera again that he had missed so much.


    To be honest, Haidar didn¡¯t really like Hera¡¯s figure when she was with Jayden. Damn it! The man had dared to turn his cheerful girl into a gloomy one.


    They were so engrossed in various discussions that they forgot the original question that still needed an answer. Satisfied chatting, Haidar also offered to take Hera home. Maybe because the woman already knew who Haidar was, she wouldn¡¯t think twice about saying yes.


    ¡°By the way, I¡¯m sorry for what I said about you, Haidar,¡± Hera said openly.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I understand. You must be very surprised because a handsome man suddenly confessed his love for you,¡± said Haidar interspersed with jokes.


    ¡°Tsk! You¡¯re so confident,¡± Hera snorted and smiled sweetly.


    ¡°So what¡¯s your answer about my offer, Hera?¡± asked Haidar.


    Hera sighed softly looking straight ahead where several cars were lined up neatly.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°I have to think about it again, Haidar. After all, marriage is not something that can be taken lightly. I really hate Jayden, but I have to think about my family and also my children,¡± Hera said, pausing for a moment. ¡°If they all find out about this matter, I don¡¯t know what will happen,¡± said Hera, finally looking down.


    ¡°Okay. I understand,¡± said Haidar nodding slowly. His hand then stroked the back of Hera¡¯s hand causing the woman to turn to look at him. ¡°But you have the right to be happy. As I said that day. You are stronger than you think. You can make the people you love happy without Jayden¡¯s help and I am ready to help you,¡± said Haidar again turning his head for a moment then focusing back on driving.


    ¡®Does this man like me so much that he doesn¡¯t care at all about my status?¡¯ Hera thought confused.


    Silence hit the car again until it reached Hera¡¯s house. The woman immediately got out of the car followed by Haidar.


    ¡°Thanks for today, Haidar,¡± said Hera.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. And don¡¯t forget to think about my offer earlier,¡± said Haidar and drew closer to Hera. He lowered his body slightly so that their faces were level. ¡°Because I will not give up on getting you, Hera. Until you yourself pushed me away,¡± said Haidar smiling making Hera shudder.


    ¡°See youter,¡± said Haidar got into the car and then left from there. Leaving Hera who could only budge there. Still trying to digest what just happened.


    ¡°Even I haven¡¯t separated from my husband, but someone has promised me a happiness that I don¡¯t know if I deserve it or not,¡± Hera whispered.


    ¡°Then what should I do now?¡±


    To be continued¡­..

 Chapter 22

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    ¡°This is for you,¡± said the man in a brown t-shirt as he distributed food to all his friends.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± they replied each time they got a box of food and drink with smiling faces.


    After everyone got their food, they ate together while talking with the people beside them.


    ¡°How long do we have to do this?¡± a woman of about forty asked her friends.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. We¡¯ve been protesting for almost five days but no response yet,¡± said another, showing the same anxiety.


    ¡°So we don¡¯t work either. If we continue like this we will starve to death,¡± said a tall man.


    ¡°Shall we just end it and take the money from the man in the suit?¡± suggested the first middle-aged woman.


    ¡°Then you think with that money we can survive forever?¡± asked a man who was their leader.


    They all fell silent and looked down. No one has an opinion anymore.


    ¡°They buy all the properties around us at very high prices but we are only given half the price. Is that fair?¡± the man said in a rising voice.


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because our ce is a slum, so they don¡¯t want to charge a high price,¡± said one of them.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care! Until when we can¡¯t stop until they pay the price!¡± said the man mming the food in his hand then left from there.


    But just a few steps, three ck cars stopped in front of him. Dozens of people came down from there with their face coverings and wooden blocks in their hands.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Beat them all! Don¡¯t let anyone get away!¡± shouted the man in the front.


    The demonstrators no longer had a chance to escape their attacks. They are not even able to reply. Only screams of pain and moans for help came out of their mouths. But no one can help or assist them at this time.


    Or rather no one would care.


    ***


    The square object lying on the dining table vibrated, causing the figure who was opening the refrigerator to take a bottle of wine to turn his head. The man put the bottle of wine on the table first before picking up his device.


    ¡°Hello!¡± he said putting the square thing to his ear.


    ¡°Everything is already sorted out, Mr. Jayden,¡± said the person on the other side of the phone.


    Jayden smiled sweetly. One of the barriers has now been removed.


    ¡°That¡¯s great. And don¡¯t forget to get rid of all the evidence. You don¡¯t want to be stuck in bars, do you?¡± said the man in navi-colored silk pajamas, raising an eyebrow.


    ¡°Okay, sir! We¡¯ve taken care of everything,¡± said the caller loudly.


    After that the connection was disconnected. Jayden poured a drink into his ss, drinking it in celebration of his happiness.


    ¡°Looks like you got some good news tonight, honey.¡±


    Elena¡¯s voice rang beautifully in Jayden¡¯s deafness. The man turned to look at his lover without fading the smile on his handsome face.


    ¡°Want to have a drink together?¡± Jayden asked raising his ss.


    ¡°Sure,¡± replied Elena, taking the bottle of wine and pouring its contents into the empty ss that was there.


    ¡°A toast?¡± said Elena raising her ss.


    Tling!


    The sound of sses meeting each other. The two of them took a sip of the drink that was burning their throats until they ran aground.


    Elena put Jayden¡¯s sses and sses on the table then wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s neck.


    ¡°So what news makes you so happy?¡± asked Elena still curious.


    ¡°I¡¯m getting back to some of the properties in the tha Center,¡± Jayden replied.


    ¡°Is that true?¡±


    ¡°Yes. And I think the apartment building will be faster than nned.¡±


    Elena smiled widely there. ¡°That means your business with Hera will also be over soon and you¡¯ll be divorcing her soon?¡± The thing that Elena had always wanted all her life.


    It could be that Jayden is already living with her but the man is still tied to Hera¡¯s status as her husband. Elena wanted so badly to go out with Jayden without the fear that people would scorn her again. She wanted to stand beside Jayden proudly introducing herself as the wife of the man she loved.


    ¡°Hmm, I guess so,¡± replied Jayden nodding to Elena¡¯s delight. Even the woman immediately threw her arms.


    ¡°I hope it¡¯ll all be over soon, honey,¡± whispered Elena. The action that made Jayden feel he was being challenged by the woman.


    Jayden let go of Elena¡¯s arms. ¡°You¡¯re teasing me, hmm?¡± Jayden asked, pinching the woman¡¯s chin in exasperation.


    ¡°Yes. Because I miss you so much,¡± Elena whispered again. The word longing in the woman¡¯s sentence is not longing in the true sense but there is another meaning.


    ¡°I missed you too, honey,¡± Jayden said in a whisper and pulled the pajamas that covered Elena¡¯s shoulders so she could freely kiss them there.


    Elena sighed softly. Every inch of her body that Jayden touched was so sensitive. Maybe it¡¯s because Jayden¡¯s been so busy these days that it¡¯s hard to find time to be with him.


    Jayden lifted Elena¡¯s body slowly onto the table. They stared at each other for a moment before bringing their lips together in a hot kiss that sparked desire for both of them.


    The two people who love each other seem to spend the longing in the most delicious way. Even Elena didn¡¯t realize since when her legs were wide open to wee Jayden.


    Jayden pushed his own slowly into Elena¡¯s core. Causing her to close her eyes. Enduring pain and pleasure at the same time.


    ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Jayden asked seeing Elena¡¯s expression.


    Elena just shook her head weakly in response. They can¡¯t stop now, after all, can they?


    Moans and groans are getting more and more erotic in the room. Jayden¡¯s movements began to fall apart. Until thest blow that made them gasp for breath.


    ¡°Are you tired?¡± Jayden asked after a brief peck on Elena¡¯s lips.


    ¡°Why? You want to continue?¡± asked Elena with a seductive smile.


    ¡°One time won¡¯t be enough for me.¡±


    After saying that, Jayden carried Elena¡¯s body bridal to the room to continue their hot activities.


    ***


    The clock shows twelve o¡¯clock at night. Jayden was forced to wake up from his sleep which had onlysted a few minutes because his cell phone kept ringing.


    ¡°Aish! What¡¯s with this woman?¡± Jayden was annoyed to see Hera¡¯s name written on it.


    It turns out that not only once did the woman call but there have been twenty unanswered calls. Somehow it made Jayden a little worried. Hera couldn¡¯t have called him if something didn¡¯t happen.


    Jayden got out of bed. Gathering his consciousness and then calling Hera.


    ¡°Hello, Hera. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Jayden asked bluntly.


    His eyes that were originally droopy suddenly opened wide when he heard the sound of a baby crying so loudly behind the phone.


    ¡°Jayden, I beg you toe home. Juan has a fever and I¡¯m alone at home ¡­ hiks ¡­.¡± Hera¡¯s sobs sounded so desperate.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be home soon!¡± Jayden said hanging up the phone.


    When it came to Hera, Jayden could not care less but when it came to his son, Jayden couldn¡¯t stand still.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 23

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    ¡°Where are you going?¡± asked Elena getting out of bed while blinking a few times.


    ¡°I have to go home,¡± said Jayden, who was busy putting on his clothes.


    ¡°Going home? What¡¯s wrong with you having toe home sote? Did Hera do anything else?¡± There was a hint of annoyance implied from Elena¡¯s question.


    Jayden let out a quick breath then turned to look at Elena after putting on his brown jacket. He walked towards the woman. Sitting on the edge of the bed then turned Elena¡¯s face to look at him.


    ¡°It¡¯s not about Hera, it¡¯s about Juan. He¡¯s sick,¡± Jayden said softly.


    ¡°Are you sure that your son is really sick? Wasn¡¯t it just Hera¡¯s trick?¡± asked Elena still not convinced. ¡°Hera could have said that if Juan was sick, you should go back there,¡± she continued.


    ¡°That¡¯s not possible.¡±


    ¡°What makes you so sure?¡±


    ¡°Because Hera hates me as much as I hate her. So I¡¯m sure Juan is really sick,¡± Jayden said. The man then brought Elena¡¯s hands to grip tightly. ¡°I¡¯ll go straight home if nothing happens. I¡¯m leaving!¡± Jayden continued kissing Elena¡¯s forehead, grabbed the phone and car keys and then walked away from there. Regardless of Elena¡¯s disapproving gaze.


    On the way Jayden kept in touch with Hera but the call went unanswered.


    ¡°Hopefully Juan is okay,¡± Jayden hoped even more worried.


    Maybe because it was past midnight, the vehicle was not too crowded so Jayden could freely drive his vehicle at a fairly high speed. It only took a few minutes and Jayden was there.


    ¡°Hera! Hera! Open the door, Hera!¡± Jayden shouted because he had forgotten to bring the spare key to the house.


    After waiting for a while, Hera appeared in a very chaotic state. Puffy eyes and red cheeks are signs that she¡¯s been crying too much.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Juan?¡± Jayden asked.


    ¡°He¡¯s in the room,¡± Hera replied.


    Jayden immediately ran away leaving Hera to immediately meet the baby. When he got there, it turned out that Juan had been treated by Xavier¡¯s family doctor.


    ¡°How is my son, Doctor Emi?¡± Jayden asked the forty year old doctor.


    ¡°He¡¯s feeling better after I gave him the fever-reducing medicine,¡± said Doctor Emi making Jayden and Hera breathe a sigh of relief.


    ¡°What exactly happened to Juan, Doctor?¡± asked Hera.


    ¡°I can¡¯t say for sure why he has a fairly high fever, but if you have time,e tomorrow to the hospital so Juan can be examined further,¡± said Doctor Emi, giving advice.


    ¡°Okay, Doc. I¡¯ll take Juan to the hospital tomorrow,¡± Jayden nodded.


    ¡°Okay, then ¡­ Mr. Jayden and Mrs. Hera, I¡¯ll say goodbye first,¡± said Doctor Emi with a friendly smile.


    ¡°Let me take you, Doc,¡± said Hera, to which Emi¡¯s doctor nodded.


    ¡°Thank you very much, Doc. Alreadying,¡± said Hera after they were already on the terrace.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee, Mrs. Hera. I totally understand your feelings. Please don¡¯t panic too much because it could also affect Juan,¡± Doctor Emi suggested while stroking the woman¡¯s shoulder.


    Hera smirked. ¡°Okay, Doc,¡± she said nodding slowly.


    It didn¡¯t take long for the taxi ordered by Hera to arrive. And after the car was gone, Hera went back into the house. The steps slowed down a bit as she went up to the second floor.


    ¡°Jayden would be really mad at me,¡± Hera muttered. Before calling Jayden earlier, Hera had fought with herself. She was really toozy to contact Jayden who hadn¡¯t been home for almost three days. Moreover, Hera knew that her husband must be with the woman he loved the most. Eitherzy or jealous Hera could barely tell the difference.


    But instead of hearing the anger of the husband. The sight inside made Hera¡¯s heart warm.


    Jayden was lying beside Juan caressing the baby¡¯s tiny body affectionately. Hera also heard Jayden hum a little there. Juan seemed also exhausted from crying as he fell asleep.


    Hera¡¯s tears just fell. He rubbed it roughly then left from there. Looks like Jayden needs more time with Juan. And Hera is sure that the child will also miss his father very much.


    Hera sat down on the sofa. The tears that had been held back for so long finally spilled there. Hera was really confused now.


    On the other hand, Hera wants to maintain and repair her marriage with Jayden so that Juan doesn¡¯t have to lose one of them even though it means Hera has to endure the pain. But considering that Jayden never expected it and even hated it so much, it seemed that Hera couldn¡¯t possibly survive.


    ¡°What should I do?¡± Hera whispered to no one.


    ***


    ¡°You look very happy, Mr. Haidar,¡± said Ridwan after taking the file that Haidar had signed.


    ¡°Does it look very clear?¡± Haidar actually asked there.


    ¡°Very,¡± answered Ridwan briefly inviting a smallugh between the two.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Will we have some good news any time soon?¡± The question that came out of Ridwan¡¯s mouth sounded like a temptation that made Haidar blush and feel embarrassed. But the man was still able to control his feelings by reading some files on hisputer.


    ¡°Just pray. I¡¯m struggling here,¡± said Haidar with a shy smile.


    ¡°Of course, sir. I also can¡¯t wait to see the face of the woman who has made Mr. Haidar this happy.¡±


    Haidar stopped his activities and the image of Hera crossed his mind.


    ¡°She is a woman who is very brave, strong, innocent and also very charming. What she does always amazes me. Especially when she smiles, she is really beautiful,¡± said Haidar trying to describe Hera to Ridwan.


    ¡°Wow! Looks like she¡¯s the ideal type of woman you¡¯ve been looking for, sir?¡±


    Haidar smiled shyly again, nodding slowly. ¡°Yes. I think so,¡± he answered.


    ¡°I¡¯m curious too!¡± said someone walked into Haidar¡¯s room without knocking on the door.


    Netra Haidar and Ridwan center on the girl.


    ¡°Viona? What are you doing here?¡± asked Haidar.


    Seeing the awkward atmosphere and sharp gaze from Viona made Ridwan immediately leave the ce.


    The figure in sexy clothes was sitting on the sofa ignoring Haidar¡¯s intimidating gaze.


    ¡°So you really have a girlfriend, Haidar?¡± asked Viona smiling lopsidedly looking back at Haidar.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you?¡± Haidar replied back to focus on his work.


    Viona snorted softly. What was thought to be a joke turned out to be true. Viona doesn¡¯t seem to know Haidar. The man rarely yed with his words. Then why now does Viona not believe in Haidar.


    The woman gave a small nod and then said, ¡°Then. I must immediately meet her who has been presumptuous of stealing you from me.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 24

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    Jayden blinked his eyes a few times when he felt Juan¡¯s slight movement.


    ¡°What are you doing, son? Are you hungry?¡± Jayden asked as he gently stroked Juan¡¯s body. But the baby¡¯s whining got louder and louder until it finally burst into tears.


    Jayden who panicked immediately carried Juan in his arms. The man¡¯sra went around looking for Hera¡¯s whereabouts but couldn¡¯t find him.


    Jayden came out of the room to look for Hera¡¯s whereabouts. He sighed softly when he saw the woman was sleeping on the sofa. The man approached her and lightly grabbed the woman¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Hera wake up! Looks like Juan is hungry,¡± Jayden said quietly.


    Hera moaned softly, opened her eyes and began to gather her consciousness. She didn¡¯t say anything as she carried Juan in her arms.


    While Hera breastfed Juan, Jayden sat beside her. Paying attention to Hera who seems to be still very sleepy. Seen from her wistful face, she even yawned several times.


    Hera also began to realize that Jayden kept watching her.


    ¡°What is it?¡± asked Hera, looking at Jayden with a questioning look.


    After that night¡¯s fight they were never this close again. Jayden didn¡¯t answer Hera¡¯s question but his gaze never left her. Seeing Jayden staring at her ¡ª to be precise at her chest ¡ª for some reason Hera reflexively turned around.


    ¡®What¡¯s with that man?¡¯ thought Hera.


    Jayden chuckled lightly at the woman¡¯s reaction. He then rose from his seat.


    ¡°Get ready! We¡¯re taking Juan to the hospital today,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Hera answered quickly without changing her position.


    Jayden stepped away but on the third step, the man stopped and then turned around. ¡°There¡¯s no need to hide it. Besides, I¡¯ve seen and even smoked it,¡± Jayden said suddenly making Hera¡¯s eyes and mouth wide open.


    Hera turned to look at Jayden. ¡°What are you saying!¡± shouted Hera throwing the sofa cushion at Jayden. The irony was that the pitch didn¡¯t hit Jayden at all, not even enough to make the manugh and then walk away. Leaving Hera who was staring intently in annoyance at the man¡¯s temptation.


    Even though they didn¡¯t really notice. Togetherness for almost a year gives an effect like a sense of longing. Jayden really likes to tease Hera and Hera herself really likes it when Jayden teases her. It doesn¡¯t matter how red her face gets.


    As it is now. Theyughed together involuntarily. True happiness is very desirable but is masked by selfish and greedy attitudes.


    ***


    ¡°Let me carry his,¡± Jayden said after opening the door for Hera. The woman nodded then put Juan who was sleeping in Jayden¡¯s arms. ¡°You just bring the equipment,¡± he continued walking first.


    Hera could only follow behind without saying much. She dont know how it feels but Jayden has changed a bit. Like nothing happened between them. The man and Hera even smiled at each other like a happy married couple.


    Because had made an appointment in advance, Juan was immediately treated by Emi¡¯s doctor.


    ¡°So how is Juan, Doctor?¡± Jayden asked after Juan¡¯s examination session was over. The little baby had woken up and was now on Hera¡¯sp who was sitting next to Jayden.


    ¡°Turns out he¡¯s just a normal fever, but don¡¯t ignore it too much. So if you can, please take him regrly for checkups, especially since Juan was born prematurely,¡± said Doctor Emi, looking at Jayden and Hera in turn.


    ¡°Okay, Doc. We¡¯ll being here more often,¡± Jayden replied.


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Jayden. Because we really have to monitor your child¡¯s progress,¡± Doctor Emi replied, nodding slowly.


    ¡°Thank you very much, Doc. Then we¡¯ll say goodbye,¡± Jayden said standing up followed by Hera. They left from there. Until they got in the car Jayden suddenly asked, ¡°Are you hungry?¡±


    ¡°Eh?¡± Honestly, Hera was afraid she had heard wrong.


    ¡°You hungry? Because I¡¯m really hungry right now. Should we eat before we go home?¡± Jayden asked.


    Hera nodded without thinking. ¡°All right. It¡¯s up to you,¡± she said. Hera wasn¡¯t naive, she was very happy right now. Really.


    ¡°Okay!¡± After saying that, Jayden immediately stepped on the leaving the hospital parking lot.


    On the way, whether consciously or not, Hera asionally stole nces at Jayden. Maybe it¡¯s because we haven¡¯t seen each other for a long time ¡ª it can¡¯t be said that it¡¯s been a long time, only three days but for Hera it was a very long time ¡ª Hera felt homesick for that man.


    Casual clothes and hair that is not neat but not messy either, Jayden looks very charming behind the wheel of a car.


    ¡°We have arrived.¡± If Jayden hadn¡¯t said that, Hera wouldn¡¯t have woken up from her long daydream.


    The woman, who was in a frenzy because she was staring at Jayden for too long, was also afraid that the man would find out. Hera could be embarrassed to death. She looked at the restaurant in front of her.


    This is Hera¡¯s favorite restaurant. It turned out that Jayden still remembered the ce. In the past, after their match was established, Hera and Jayden had dated several times as a form of introduction. And this ce was one of the ces they visited and of course it was Hera¡¯s suggestion.


    ¡°Why are we here?¡± She don¡¯t know why Hera even asked that. Like digging into Jayden¡¯s memory.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this your favorite restaurant?¡± And Jayden¡¯s question was like an answer to Hera. It turns out that Jayden really still remembers this ce. ¡°And I also quite like the food,¡± Jayden continued.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go in!¡± Jayden said again. He couldn¡¯t wait to fill his stomach which started to protest in there.


    Not only that ce that Jayden still remembers clearly. Even Hera¡¯s favorite menu was still remembered by the man.


    They eat food in silence. Even though Hera really hoped that there would be a little conversation between them.


    ¡®Am I too greedy?¡¯ Hera thought quietly. She then lowered her face. Eating food that somehow tasted nd.


    Before Hera could finish her food, Juan suddenly became cranky.


    ¡°Hey honey how are you doing?¡± Even though the baby might not understand Hera would always ask.


    Because he didn¡¯t stay still, Hera got up from her seat and held Juan, gently patting her body. Luckily Jayden had reserved a special room for them. It was also because the man wanted the baby not to be disturbed by strangers.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    ¡°Here, let me calm him down,¡± Jayden said. ¡°You go on with your meal,¡± Jayden continued after Juan was in his arms.


    ¡°Are you done?¡± asked Hera.


    ¡°Yes,¡± replied Jayden and then started busy calming Juan.


    Hera looked at Juan¡¯s back in doubt. Wondering in your heart, what actually happened to her husband? Why is he being so gentle and looking so sincere? Was he deliberately confusing Hera? If so, then that guy is a total jerk.


    But if Jayden really did change, would Hera be willing toe back with him again?


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 25

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    ¡°Are you busy?¡± she asked, looking out the window.


    ¡°I can¡¯t be busy if you ask to meet me, Hera,¡± replied the man behind the phone.


    Hera smiled faintly. ¡°Then¡­ let¡¯s meet tonight!¡± asked Hera, who of course would not get rejected from Haidar, the person she called.


    ¡°Where should we meet?¡± asked Haidar then.


    ¡°I¡¯ll send the address.¡±


    ¡°Okay. I hope we meetter to discuss my offer the other day.¡± Haidar was really impatient apparently.


    Hera, who originally had a smile on her face, turned sad. But it onlysted a few seconds, she smiled again as if the person on the phone could see her.


    ¡°We really have to talk about it.¡±


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll be waiting for you, Hera,¡± said Haidar before hanging up the call.


    Hera took a deep breath. Turned to look at Juan who was fast asleep on the bed.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t clean yourself?¡±


    And just as Hera thought of the man she had spent a whole day with, he had appeared with a towel over his head and brown pajamas out of the bathroom. The figure of a man who made Hera waver and confused. Jayden Xavier.


    ¡°I will. Please take care of Juan for a while,¡± Hera asked with a faint smile and then went to the bathroom after seeing Jayden nod.


    It only took a few minutes, Hera had finished cleaning herself. As she came out of the bathroom she saw Jayden lying in his arms hugging Juan on the bed. Her heart warmed again when she saw the father and son scene. All day long Jayden kept doing things that made Hera seem to forget what was going on between them. And unfortunately Hera enjoyed it.


    Hera took a deep breath before changing into her clothes, applying a light make-up on her face, taking her car keys and bag, and then returning to Juan and Jayden. Thedy didn¡¯t say anything then left from there.


    On the way her cell phone vibrates.


    ¡®I have arrived¡¯


    Contents of the message from Haidar. Hera didn¡¯t reply to the message because she would soon arrive.


    The atmosphere of the ce was still very lively when Hera arrived there. She turned her head to look for Haidar¡¯s whereabouts. It turned out that the man was ying darts in the right corner of the cafe.


    ¡°Haidar!¡± Hera¡¯s call wasn¡¯t too loud but the man could still hear it because Hera wasn¡¯t too far away either.


    ¡°Are you here yet?¡± Haidar replied. Hera just smiled faintly at the man. ¡°Give me a minute to finish it,¡± said Haidar again.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Hera replied, widening her smile as she watched Haidar y.


    It turned out that the man with the ck mane wasn¡¯t very good at darts. When Haidar¡¯s throw misses or doesn¡¯t even reach the point ofughter they both will explode there.  Don¡¯t know how long it took, until both of them felt tired then they sat at the bar table and ordered drinks.


    They only ordered sodas because both of them would be drivingter.


    ¡°Sorry, I think I yed too long. You know it¡¯s been a long time I haven¡¯te to this ce,¡± said Haidar feeling bad.


    ¡°Youe here often?¡± asked Hera.


    ¡°It used to be ¡­ but not anymore,¡± said Haidar. ¡°You? Do youe here often?¡±


    ¡°Twice with today,¡± Hera replied.


    Haider nodded slowly. Silence greeted them as they were suddenly lost in their own thoughts. Not only Haidar who has his own story with this ce but Hera too. A story that made Hera smile wryly.


    ¡°So what¡¯s your answer?¡± Haidar returned who broke the silence between the two of them.


    Hera nced briefly at Haidar then looked down at her ss again.


    ¡°I can¡¯t ept your offer, Haidar. I¡¯m sorry.¡± The sudden answer made Haidar stare at Hera in disbelief.


    ¡°Why?¡± asked Haidar.


    ¡°I can¡¯t let Juan have two lecherous parents,¡± Hera replied making Haidar flinch. Either because of Hera¡¯s words or because of the innocent look in the woman¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°It¡¯s enough that Jayden had a rtionship with another woman when he was still my husband. And I don¡¯t want to be like Jayden. I can¡¯t see my son being insulted by people because of what his parents did,¡± said Hera at length.


    The woman with shoulder-length hair chuckled sadly. ¡°I still hope that Jayden and I can get back on their feet again.¡±


    Hera really felt very sad right now. But for the sake of the child, what he might think is impossible he will still do.


    ¡°Are you going to be okay with all the betrayals?¡± asked Haidar in a deep voice.


    Hera shook her head. Hiding the tears that were wiped violently before looking at Haidar.


    ¡°No. I¡¯ve never been fine since I saw him making love to that woman,¡± Hera replied, sucking her own lips as an outlet for pain. ¡°But what can I do? If I continue to stand my ground, then my son will sufferter,¡± Hera continued, unable to hold back the pile of tears in her eyes.


    He don¡¯t know where Haidar came from carrying Hera in his arms. Surprisingly Hera did not refuse and instead buried her face in Haidar¡¯s chest.


    It¡¯s really unexpected. Men as manly as Haidar has a very soft body scent. vani. The scent that made Hera so calm in his warm embrace.


    ¡°I respect your decision, Hera,¡± Haidar whispered. ¡°But if you need me don¡¯t hesitate to ask. Got it!¡± he said again.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you angry?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just disappointed that you can¡¯t be mine anytime soon.¡±


    ¡°You mean?¡± asked Hera letting go of the hug. Even though the atmosphere was sad but the man still teased him.


    ¡°I was just joking,¡± said Haidar, pinching Hera¡¯s nose, making the woman wince in pain. Haidar always had his own way of entertaining Hera. The thing that made Hera like the man even though sometimes what he said was blunt.


    It was already ten o¡¯clock at night. The two of them had left the cafe bar and headed for the parking lot.


    ¡°See youter!¡± Hera said goodbye first to leave the ce. She didn¡¯t intend to go that long though. But the feeling of beingfortable with Haidar made Hera lose track of time.


    When she got home, Hera did her best not to make a sound when closing the door. She was like a teenager who was so afraid of being scolded by her parents for going out toote. But Hera¡¯s efforts were in vain because when she turned around, a tall and sturdy figure was already standing there, folding her arms across her chest.


    ¡°Where have you been?¡± Jayden asked with a sharp look in his eyes.


    ¡°Meeting someone,¡± Hera replied.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    ¡°Until thiste? Don¡¯t you realize what you¡¯re doing, Hera?! You¡¯re a wife as well as a mother!¡± Jayden¡¯s voice boomed over there making Hera look at him confused.


    ¡°You care?¡±


    ¡°Of course I care. I¡¯m your husband, Hera Altezza!¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 26

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    ¡°You care?¡±


    ¡°Of course I care. I¡¯m your husband, Hera Altezza!¡±


    Hera didn¡¯t flinch as Jayden¡¯s voice rose. She looked at the man with an indescribable look.


    Husband.


    One word that made Hera¡¯s heart go wild.


    Should she be happy that Jayden still thinks of her?


    Will their rtionship really be okay again?


    Is Jayden paving the way for their return?


    Hera unconsciously smiled with teary eyes there.


    ¡°Because I¡¯m still your husband. Isn¡¯t that what you told me?¡±


    But Jayden¡¯s next words made the smile on Hera¡¯s face fade away.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°You mean?¡±


    The man drew closer to Hera. He lowered his tall body a little so that he could get a closer look at Hera¡¯s face.


    ¡°You met Haidar, didn¡¯t you?¡± Jayden asked with a crooked smile like he was mocking Hera. ¡°Is it proper for a married woman to meet a foreign man untilte at night? Leaving her husband and sick child behind. Is it appropriate, Hera?¡± the man continued as if deliberately cornering Hera.


    Hera chuckled a little there. ¡°You¡¯re asking me about whether it¡¯s appropriate for me to meet another man without looking in the mirror, Jayden?¡± she said, brushing away the tears that fell down her cheeks. ¡°Then what are you alone, huh? You shamelessly brought your mistress to live with me here even now you live with him in one house like a real married couple. And you¡¯re still my husband¡­.¡± Hera paused a bit and then walked over to Jayden. ¡°Is it worth it?¡± she asked looking at Jayden intently with teary eyes.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t about me and Elena, Hera. Don¡¯t have anything to do with your problem!¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°Then what do you care if I go out to meet another man?!¡± shouted Hera taking all the emotions that made her chest feel tight.


    ¡°Because I care about the fate of my family and yours?!¡±


    Their voices boomed in the big house. They stared at each other with clenched jaws and gasping for breath. If only looks could kill maybe they were both covered in blood by now.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think that someone who knows us sees you together with another man? Can you deal with the rumors that might blow our family apart, huh?¡± Jayden said making Hera¡¯s stomach churn.


    Hera was wrong to think that what Jayden had been doing with her these few days was because he wanted to rebuild a family that was on the verge of breaking up. Jayden never changes. And Hera should know that.


    Everything he did was for his family. But isn¡¯t Hera like that too? Hera survived this far because of her family. In other words they are the same.


    It¡¯s like a de javu for Hera and Jayden. Where was Hera who warned Jayden to be careful in a rtionship with Elena. And now it was Jayden who warned Hera. But the difference is that Hera doesn¡¯t have any rtionship with Haidar as Jayden thinks.


    ¡°Then what about you? Would you also be able to if someone found out about your and Elena¡¯s rtionship?¡±


    Look. Hera really didn¡¯t want to lose to Jayden.


    ¡°Do you think those rumors won¡¯t destroy us either, Jayden?¡± she said again.


    ¡°So you¡¯re nning to get back at me?¡± Jayden asked in disbelief.


    Hera snorted softly. Showing a terrible crooked smile on her beautiful face. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s what I¡¯m doing, Jayden. So prepare yourself ¡­ because I won¡¯t be willing to be destroyed alone. At least you have to be destroyed with me,¡± said Hera, brushing her tears away and then leaving. But Jayden¡¯s scream stopped her in tracks.


    ¡°Finally you showed the real you, Hera,¡± Jayden said, stepping proudly as he put his hands in his trouser pockets and approached Hera. ¡°You¡¯re judging me because of my rtionship with Elena. While you¡¯re also rted to Haidar. Wow! You¡¯re really amazing, Hera!¡± said Jayden pping his hands whileughing mockingly at Hera.


    The woman with shoulder-length hair turned to Jayden. ¡°Don¡¯tpare me to you. I¡¯m not as bad as you, you bastard!¡± Hera cursed with her fists tightly clenched at her sides.


    ¡°Really? Can you guarantee that you¡¯ve never slept with him as long as you two met? You think I don¡¯t know if you two see each other often as long as I¡¯m not here?¡±


    que!!!


    The question that made Hera throw another p on Jayden¡¯s left cheek. Her breath hitched.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care what you know. But I still know my limits, because I don¡¯t want Juan to have a lecherous mother¡­ just a father!¡± said Hera suppressing herst words then left from there leaving Jayden.


    It¡¯s enough. The man had really gone too far. Judging someone without knowing the truth was something Hera couldn¡¯t tolerate. She would no longer trust the man she loved so much. Because no matter how much Hera hates Jayden, there is always love in her heart. But not anymore. Hera was already too disappointed.


    Hera entered the room and closed the door. She even locked it from the inside as if hoping Jayden woulde knocking on the door to persuade or at least apologize to him. She walked unsteadily towards the bed. Sitting her body that felt very weak there.


    ¡°Why do I trust him? Why can¡¯t I give up?¡± Hera softly cursed her stupidity. For a moment she was so carried away by the kindness Jayden did to protect her family¡¯s good name so as not to be exposed to rumors that could get them into trouble.


    Hera should have known that. But Jayden¡¯s warm gaze and smile are Hera¡¯s biggest weaknesses.


    Hera closed her eyes tightly letting the tears that had umted in her eyelids spill down her cheeks. Slowly shey down while hitting her chest hard, which felt tighter as if the oxygen in the room was running low.


    Now what is Hera¡¯s alibi to survive?


    Everything ispletely ruined now. The heart that Hera struggled to wake up, was again broken by Jayden.


    Not. Hera can¡¯t be like this forever. The woman got out of bed and headed for the bathroom. Turning the hot water tap to wet her whole body, which was still fully clothed. Hera looked up at her reflection in the mirror.


    ¡°Now it¡¯s time to go.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 27

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    ¡°Is Hera home yet?¡± Jayden asked without taking his eyes off the file he was reading that he had to sign immediately.


    ¡°Yes, sir,¡± said Roy. ¡°But Mrs. Hera¡­.¡± Instead of continuing, Roy kept his mouth shut there.


    Not making a sound, Jayden looked up to look at Roy. ¡°But what, Roy?¡± Jayden asked.


    The man in the gray and ck id patterned coat, instead, rolled his eyes, not wanting to look at Jayden. Makes the boss even more sure if there is something the man wants to say but he is afraid.


    ¡°Tell me, Roy! What¡¯s wrong? Did something happen to Hera or Juan?¡± Jayden insisted.


    Roy shook his head. ¡°No, Mr. Jayden.¡±


    ¡°Then what is it? Why do you look so nervous like that?¡±


    Roy took a deep breath. If he really wanted to hide it from Jayden, he shouldn¡¯t have said anything. If it was like this Roy would have no choice but to tell everything to the boss.


    ¡°Mrs. Hera went home with Mr. Haidar Pratama,¡± said Roy looking at Jayden¡¯s eyes indicating he was telling the truth.


    ¡°Haidar Pratama? Why did Hera meet Mr. Haidar?¡± Jayden asked confused.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, sir. My subordinates are investigating. But as far as I know they met identally at the hospital and Mr. Haidar offered to take Mrs. Hera home and Mrs. Hera epted the offer,¡± Roy exined in a low tone but seemed firm. .


    Jayden leaned back in his oversized chair. Even though he didn¡¯te home, Jayden kept an eye on what Hera and Juan were doing. Somehow the man felt he had to know all about Hera.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    ¡®She¡¯s still my wife.¡¯ The excuse that Jayden made himself as a justification for his actions.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it just taking him home? After all, Mr. Haidar is my business partner, so it¡¯s not surprising that he is good to Hera,¡± said Jayden, not wanting to think about things.


    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right, sir. But it doesn¡¯t seem to be the case with Mr. Haidar,¡± said Roy and then handed Jayden his cell phone.


    Even though he looked doubtful, Jayden still took the phone and saw what was there.


    ¡°That¡¯s a photo that was just sent by my subordinates,¡± said Roy as an exnation. While Jayden was so serious looking at the pictures that were there. Where Hera and Haidar are together. I don¡¯t know how it feels but Jayden admits they look like a happy little family.


    ¡°If indeed what happened between Mr. Haidar and Mrs. Hera was only because Mr. Haidar was Mr. Jayden¡¯s business partner¡­ isn¡¯t that an exaggeration?¡± asked Roy. ¡°I don¡¯t really understand a person¡¯s feelings but Mr. Haidar¡¯s gaze can¡¯t lie, showing interest in Mrs. Hera,¡± he said again.


    Actually it¡¯s not only Roy who thinks like that, Jayden does too.


    Since their meeting at the party, Jayden began to suspect that Haidar was interested in Hera. From the way the man was staring to praising Hera.


    ¡®Is Haidar really interested in my wife?¡¯ Jayden thought.


    Jayden returned Roy¡¯s phone. He got up from his seat and took the coat hanging behind him.


    ¡°I¡¯ll check it myself,¡± Jayden said leaving.


    ***


    Jayden was like a scout in his own home. He parked his car outside the gate while staring at Haidar¡¯s car parked in the yard. It turned out that what Roy said was true. Not only did he take Hera home, Haidar even stopped by their house. If it was only a business partner, Haidar should have met Jayden, not Hera.


    The man, who was now d in a shirt and vest, reached for his cell phone in his pocket. Look for someone¡¯s number and call them.


    ¡°Hello, Bibi. Are there guests at home right now?¡± Jayden asked bluntly.


    ¡°Yes, sir. Mrs. Hera is having guests and now they are having lunch together,¡± replied the woman on the other end of the phone.


    Jayden snorted. Look, they¡¯re even eating together in Jayden¡¯s house.


    ¡°You insolent bastard!¡± Jayden cursed, disconnected and gripped his phone tightly, making some of his veins stick out.


    Jayden should have been in there. Beats Haidar for daring to approach Hera, his wife. But the man chose to walk away. Because Jayden himself did not understand what he was feeling right now. He was angry and upset but too proud to admit that he was jealous to see Hera with another man.


    Some days Jayden kept himself busy taking care of all his work even though he had very little time with Elena. He left early in the morning and sometimes came home almost dawn.


    Several times Jayden grumbled incoherently as his car drove back to his house and Hera made Jayden turn around when he realized where he was going.


    ¡°Unlucky!¡± Jayden cursed when he was in front of his and Hera¡¯s house. ¡°Why am I even here?¡± he asked someone and then stepped on the gas pedal to go to Elena¡¯s house.


    ¡°Are you all right, honey?¡± asked Elena seeing her lover¡¯s tired face.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine just tired,¡± Jayden replied and then ate the food Elena made for him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t push yourself too hard. You need a break too,¡± said Elena attentively, gently stroking the back of Jayden¡¯s hand.


    The man just nodded, pulling the corners of his lips into a smile.


    Jayden wasn¡¯tpletely lying because it was true that he had a lot of work to do and it was exhausting him. But not only that, there was another thing that bothered Jayden.


    Hera, the wife.


    A few moments ago Roy again sent a photo to Jayden. Hera met with Haidar again at a cafe. What is the rtionship between the two of them? Indeed the more Jayden thought about it the more his head felt like it was going to explode.


    Maybe that¡¯s what made Jayden unknowingly break down the wall between him and Hera. Jayden had been waiting for Hera to call for a long time to ask him toe home and finally he had a reason toe home.


    The child is sick.


    But it didn¡¯tst long. Jayden¡¯s anger rose again when he caught Hera secretly meeting Haidar untilte at night.


    The inevitable fight made Jayden even more frustrated. He stared nkly at the wine bottle in front of him.


    ¡°What exactly happened to me?¡± Jayden asked himself.


    ¡°Am I really jealous of Hera?¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 28

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    Viona looked at Haidar who was half conscious. The man put his face on the table with one hand as a support.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how much he drank,¡± mumbled Viona looking at a few bottles of alcohol on the table. The girl looked around the ce. When her beautiful round eyes saw the two men, she called out to us.


    ¡°Could you please get this man into my car?¡± Viona asked politely not forgetting to smile sweetly.


    A smile that instantly made the two men in front of him blush. Who can resist the charm of a beautiful and sexy girl like Viona.


    ¡°Sure, miss!¡± answered one of them.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± she said then looked down. The woman then shook Haidar¡¯s shoulder lightly. ¡°Haidar, wake up! We have to go home now!¡± she said but the man just muttered incoherently.


    ¡°Pick him up!¡± Viona ordered the two men as she walked first to Haidar¡¯s car.


    On the way, Viona asionally turned to Haidar who was already drunk.


    As long as she knew the nted-eyed man, this was the first time Viona had seen his so drunk. Haidar is the type of person who has a high tolerance for alcoholic beverages and if he gets drunk like this, it indicates that Haidar is facing a very serious problem.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what made him stressed like this,¡± Viona muttered, sighing tiredly and then focused on driving again.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    Arriving at the apartment, Viona was again assisted by two staff who worked there. Compared to Haidar, Viona¡¯s body is very small so she can¡¯t possibly support Haidar alone. Not to mention that the man¡¯s apartment is on the 15th floor. Viona could break her bones if she had to carry the man alone.


    ¡°Thank you very much,¡± said Viona to the two men who had helped her carry Haidar into the room.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. Then we¡¯ll excuse ourselves,¡± one of them said goodbye. Viona nodded slowly.


    There was another sigh from Viona¡¯s mouth when she turned to Haidar who was already lying resignedly on the bed. The girl helped take off the shoes and jacket that Haidar was wearing. She faintly heard Haidar muttering softly.


    ¡°Hera¡­¡± Haidar whispered with his eyes still closed.


    Viona looked at him confused. ¡°Hera? Who is Hera? Is it Haidar¡¯s girlfriend?¡±


    ¡°Hera, why did you reject me when I love you so much? Why Hera?¡± Haidar again raved even he sounded like he was crying.


    Viona was silent there. She looked at Haidar with a look that was difficult to interpret. And without saying anything the girl came out of Haidar¡¯s room.


    ***


    The sun was already overhead and the man had just woken up from his sleep. He don¡¯t know if he¡¯s sleeping or he¡¯s passed out but his head hurts a lot right now.


    ¡°Ah!¡± moaned Haidar gently massaging his temples. He walked towards the bathroom to clean himself up before heading to the kitchen for breakfast.


    ¡°Are you awake?¡± said Viona looked at Haidar for a moment then looked back at the cellphone which was ying her favorite cartoon.


    ¡°You picked me upst night?¡± asked Haidar sitting down in front of Viona. On the table was a bowl of anti-inmmatory soup that Haidar believed Viona had ordered for him. Besides, she can¡¯t cook.


    ¡°Who else is it?¡± said Viona without even looking at Haidar.


    ¡°Thanks very much.¡± The words sounded very t but Viona knew that Haidar was sincere.


    The girl in the training clothes lowered her cell phone. Putting the te of used food aside and piling her hands on the table, she looked at Haidar with a mischievous smile. Making the man who was busy eating his soup became a little ufortable.


    ¡°What?¡± asked Haidar.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t think you were so good at lying now.¡±


    ¡°What? Who? Me?¡± asked Haidar pointing to himself as if he didn¡¯t know anything.


    Viona snorted. ¡°Aish!¡± The girl then folded her arms across her chest. ¡°You say that you already have a lover even though you are still in the stage of approaching her,¡± Viona growled, looking at Haidar sarcastically.


    Haidar grumbled in his heart. He don¡¯t know what he said when he was drunk to get him stuck in an embarrassing situation.


    ¡°Whatever I saidst night, forget it. I must be just babbling incoherently,¡± said Haidar without dropping his eyes on Viona.


    ¡°Ha ha ha!¡± Viona¡¯sughter just exploded there. Haider¡¯s brow furrowed.


    ¡°Hei! Why are you evenughing?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re so funny, Haidar. Hahaha!¡± Vionaughed again, even her stomach felt cramped. ¡°You want me to forget everything you saidst night? That¡¯s impossible,¡± she continued andughed again.


    Haidar flinched. Looking worriedly at Viona. Really he was very curious about what he had said that Viona mocked him like that?


    ¡°You want to know what you said to mest night?¡± asked Viona challenging Haidar.


    ¡°N¨Cno,¡± said Haidar against his heart. Even though under any circumstances he must still look authoritative.


    ¡°Tsk! Liar!¡± said Viona then leaned her face slightly towards Haidar. ¡°You said that you were just rejected by the woman you like, Haidar,¡± she said almost in a whisper.


    Oh shit! So Haidar actually said such embarrassing things?


    ¡°This is new history! A Haidar Pratama was rejected by a woman to the point of stressing his to the point of getting drunk. Isn¡¯t that phenomenal?¡± Viona said so excitedly ended with augh that made Haidar even more embarrassed.


    ¡°Stop it!¡± Haidar shouted rising from his seat. ¡°You¡¯re just making my mood worse!¡± he said again then left from there leaving Viona who was still looking at him with a mocking smile.


    ¡°And you better get out of here as soon as I can before I kick you out!¡± said Haidar again beforepletely disappearing behind his bedroom door.


    Know what Haidar said earlier was not serious. If he really wanted to expel Viona, of course, since the woman came, Haidar could immediately kick her out, but he didn¡¯t. The man¡¯s character can be cold and seem indifferent, but behind that he is a man who is very caring and can¡¯t stand it, especially for the people he cares about.


    Viona looked with a curious smile towards the door of Haidar¡¯s room.


    ¡°Tsk! What an annoying man,¡± said Viona. ¡°But I wonder who the woman who made Haidar fall in love like this,¡± she said again.


    Her gaze fell on the soup on the table. There¡¯s still a lot left. Viona rolled her eyeszily.


    ¡°Looks like the mission to find out about that woman has been postponed. I have to persuade my naughty baby to finish his food,¡± Viona muttered, taking the bowl and walking towards Haidar¡¯s room.


    To be continued¡­..

 Chapter 29

    Happy reading¡­.


    The woman walked slowly out of the room while returning her consciousness to one hundred percent. Until she reached the living room and saw a man sleeping on his stomach on the sofa, her steps stopped for a moment.


    Elena took a deep breath and walked over to Jayden who was still fast asleep there. She don¡¯t know when the man came and why he didn¡¯t wake Elena?


    ¡°Jay? Wake up, Jay!¡± said Elena softly shaking Jayden¡¯s shoulder.


    There was a slight moan from the man¡¯s mouth. Slowly he opened his eyes to look at Elena with the sad look of someone who just woke up.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you go straight to your room? Why are you sleeping here?¡± asked Elena. Even though her voice sounded angry, she was actually worried. The weather was getting colder and Jayden could have a fever. He was only wearing a light shirt without a nket.


    ¡°I was too tired when I camest night,¡± Jayden replied, getting out of bed. Sitting next to Elena while stretching his stiff neck muscles.


    ¡°What did that woman do to make you tired, honey?¡± asked Elena clinging to Jayden¡¯s body. Two days without seeing each other, it felt like Elena really missed Jayden¡¯s masculine scent.


    ¡°Sorry, Elena. But I¡¯m really tired,¡± said Jayden releasing Elena¡¯s arms that were wrapped around his waist. ¡°I have to rest now,¡± he continued, leaving Elena. The woman¡¯s brow furrowed.


    Did Jayden just turn her down?


    Elena snorted in annoyance. For the first time Jayden was cold to her. No matter how tired the man was he would never push Elena away. In fact Jayden would pull Elena to hug or kiss but earlier, Elena really couldn¡¯t ept it.


    While Elena was wrestling with her emotions, Jayden himself felt extremely dizzy like he had just drunk too much alcohol.


    His mind was still messed up because of Hera. Jayden had tried to keep him from thinking about Hera but still she seemed to be shadowing him. Even Jayden didn¡¯t care that it was two o¡¯clock in the morning he left the house hoping that if he was away from Hera then he could get her out of his mind. But Jayden was wrong, he kept thinking about Hera.


    ¡°Huh¡­.¡± There was a heavy sigh from the man¡¯s mouth. Even though he has a lot of work to do, it seems Jayden can¡¯te to the office today.


    ***


    In therge room there was not the slightest bit of chatter. Both Elena and Jayden were lost in their own thoughts.


    Yes. Elena thought of Jayden because since Hera¡¯s home he had been cold to her. Even until now they were watching television together, Jayden let the television sound dominate.


    It¡¯s enough. Elena couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    ¡°What exactly happened to you, Jayden?¡± asked Elena breaking the silence.


    The man turned. Raised one eyebrow. ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Elena grimaced. ¡°You¡¯re still asking what I mean? Ever since you came back from Hera¡¯s house you¡¯ve been cold to me, Jayden. Haven¡¯t you noticed?¡± asked Elena in a very demanding tone.


    Jayden took a deep breath. ¡°Never mind, Elena. I¡¯mzy to talk about it,¡± he said about to leave but Elena immediately held the man¡¯s hand.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    ¡°But I demand an exnation from you. What has that woman done to make you turn like this to me. You¡¯ve never behaved like this, Jayden. Have you started¡ª¡±


    ¡°ENOUGH ELENA!!!¡± Jayden snapped loudly making the woman in front of him speechless with a trembling body. For the first time Jayden snapped at the woman. Jayden¡¯s chest rose and fell as his irises stared intently at Elena. Slowly the gaze dimmed as Elena¡¯s eyelids began to fill with tears. And just as Elena¡¯s tears fell down her cheeks, Jayden left without saying anything.


    It¡¯s useless Jayden stays there. Because Jayden will only hurt Elena even more because he still can¡¯t exin what happened to him. And Jayden didn¡¯t want that.


    Elena stared nkly at Jayden¡¯s back which finally disappeared behind the bedroom door. She couldn¡¯t lose like this. Anything Elena would do to keep Jayden by her side. Elena would not let Hera win again.


    The woman wiped her tears roughly and took the cell phone that was on the table. Pressing the call button on Hera¡¯s number, Elena put the phone to her ear.


    ¡°What is it?¡± asked Hera unceremoniously behind the phone.


    ¡°I wanted to meet you,¡± said Elena, also not wanting to make small talk.


    ¡°Okay. Tell me where we should meet,¡± Hera said after a moment of silence.


    ¡°I¡¯ll send the address,¡± replied Elena and then ended the call unterally.


    ***


    Elena watched Hera¡¯s steps towards the table she was sitting on. The woman with shoulder-length hair sat in front of Elena with a t gaze.


    ¡°Why do you want to meet me?¡± asked Hera.


    ¡°Looks like you don¡¯t want to waste time, Hera,¡± said Elena with a mocking smile.


    ¡°Did you want to see me longer?¡±


    ¡°Not really.¡±


    They looked away at each other. Actually, Elena didn¡¯t want to have anything to do with Hera anymore. But circumstances forced her to meet face to face again with the woman she hated so much.


    ¡°I wanted to ask, what happened between you and Jayden when he got home?¡± asked Elena after taking a sip of the hot drink she ordered.


    ¡°Nothing happened. What¡¯s the matter? Is Jayden acting weird with you?¡± asked Hera chuckling a little like she was making fun of Elena.


    Elena¡¯s grip on her ss tightened. The woman seemed to deliberately want to provoke her emotions. Damn woman.


    ¡°Don¡¯t lie, Hera!¡± said Elena emphatically.


    ¡°Why would I lie, Elena. It won¡¯t do me any good,¡± Hera replied as calmly as possible. She was also more or less curious about what had happened to Elena and Jayden to make the long-haired woman look very uneasy.


    ¡°Even before he left the house we had a big fight,¡± Hera said making Elena look at her deeply. She don¡¯t know what Hera meant by saying that but she thought that Elena should know that.


    Hera took a deep breath and let it out. Her ck irises now met Elena¡¯s gaze.


    ¡°So if you guys fight too you have to ask yourself, Elena. Maybe Jayden is getting tired of you,¡± Hera said then smirked.


    It¡¯s enough. Elena¡¯s patience had run out. She raised her hand to p Hera but someone from beside them stopped her.


    Suddenly Elena and Hera looked at the figure confused.


    ¡°Dare to touch it ¡­ you¡¯re dealing with me,¡± said the figure making Elena and Hera flinch.


    Who¡¯s she?


    To be continued¡­

 Chapter 30

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    ¡°Oh my God, Haidar, you haven¡¯t woken up yet?¡± said Viona, looking at Haidar who was still buried by the thick nket.


    It¡¯s useless Viona wakes him up. Haidar is still under the influence of alcohol. Just let him be sure to wake up on his own. Netra Viona fell on Haidar¡¯s cell phone which he ced on the nightstand. For some reason, she was curious about who the figure of the woman that Haidar loved.


    Look. Even when Viona put Haidar¡¯s finger to open his cellphone, the man waspletely unconscious. Viona quickly opened the gallery or messages that might be a clue. And Viona got it. Hera¡¯s photo and mobile number.


    ¡°Beautiful,¡± said Viona, nodding slowly at the portrait of Hera which she believed Haidar had taken secretly.


    ¡°It turns out that a man as cold as you can like a woman like this too. Tsk!¡± snorted Viona looked cynically at Haidar.


    After getting what she wanted, Viona then left Haidar.


    ***


    ¡°You going to work?¡± Viona asked watching Haidar who was fixing his tie in front of the mirror.


    ¡°Yes,¡± said Haidar curtly. The man then turned his body while putting the watch worth hundreds of millions on his wrist. ¡°You don¡¯te with me!¡± he said seeing Viona¡¯s appearance which was so neat.


    ¡°Tsk! Who wants toe with you. I have an appointment with a friend of mine,¡± said Viona arrogantly.


    ¡°Friends? Do you have friends?¡± The question that so underestimated Viona.


    ¡°Of course I have. Am I you who can¡¯t get along,¡± sneered Viona not wanting to lose.


    ¡°It¡¯s up to you. The important thing is that you don¡¯t cause trouble,¡± said Haidar taking his car keys and bag. ¡°I go!¡± he said then left.


    ¡°Okay I¡¯ll see you again!¡± Viona shouted following Haidar¡¯s steps out of the room.


    She looked at her with a faint smile and then ran to her room. Viona grabbed the cellphone which was located on the bed. Push the button on someone¡¯s number.


    ¡°Yes! I got it,¡± she said happily when she saw the red dot indicating where the figure she was looking for was.


    By taking an online taxi, Viona arrived at a cafe. She looked around before entering the cafe. And when she saw the figure she was looking for, Viona smiled sweetly. Did not immediately approach because the figure was with someone else. Viona just watched from afar. Not too far either because it¡¯s only one table away.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think they have a very good rtionship,¡± Viona muttered, narrowing her eyes.


    And when Viona felt that one of them was getting emotional, she immediately stepped up and held the figure¡¯s hand to p the other person.


    ¡°Dare to touch her ¡­ you¡¯re dealing with me,¡± said Viona, ring at the woman who she believed must be older than her. However it¡¯s Viona, she won¡¯t care about age.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± the woman asked no less sharply looking at Viona.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to know who I am, but if you don¡¯t want to be humiliated, you better get out of here,¡± said Viona making the woman look around the ce where everyone¡¯s eyes were on them.


    ¡°Let me go!¡± she said trying to escape from Viona¡¯s grip. She was so surprised why a woman with a small body like Viona could have so much power that she couldn¡¯t break free.


    ¡°Okay,¡± said Viona letting go of the woman¡¯s hand. She didn¡¯t say anything at all and left immediately, leaving Viona together with the person she wanted to meet.


    The girl in her favorite purple outfit turned to look at the figure who was extremely confused.


    ¡°Hello!¡± Greet Viona friendly.


    ¡°Hi!¡± replied the woman a little awkwardly.


    Without being invited Viona sat in front of the figure with a sweet smile.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°You¡¯re Hera Altezza, right?¡±


    Yes. The figure in front of Viona is Hera. The woman who made her best friend Haidar stressed because she was rejected by her.


    ¡°Yeah right. Sorry who are you?¡± asked Hera in a very polite and graceful tone.


    ¡°Introducing, I¡¯m Viona. A good friend of Haidar Pratama,¡± said Viona, holding out her hand.


    ¡°Hera Altezza,¡± Hera replied, taking Viona¡¯s hand.


    The girl looked at Hera¡¯s appearance. It turned out that the woman was more beautiful than the picture she saw on Haidar¡¯s cellphone.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t think that Haidar liked a woman like you,¡± said Viona, folding her arms across her chest.


    ¡®A woman like you¡¯. Two words that made Hera slightly offended. What kind of woman was she in this girl¡¯s eyes?


    ¡°You mean?¡± asked Hera not wanting to be misunderstood.


    ¡°I thought maybe Haidar would like aggressive women or bars like me. I didn¡¯t expect it to be a woman who was very elegant and ssy,¡± exined Viona.


    Hera didn¡¯t know if what Viona said was apliment or ridicule. She could barely tell the difference.


    ¡°Are you his friend? You should know better.¡±


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s true. I do know everything about Haidar.¡± Viona shrugged her shoulders vaguely. ¡°But not when ites to women. She¡¯s quite mysterious,¡± she continued, making Hera chuckle a little.


    Viona really cares about Hera. Starting from the movements to the words thate out of her thin lips. She lookedpletely different when she was with her and the woman was. More or less Viona heard their chatter. If she not mistaken they were both discussing a man.


    Are they fighting over one man? Then why does Haidar like a woman who already likes another man or maybe someone else¡¯s?


    ¡°Hera, do you like Haidar?¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Silence suddenly greeted the two of them. Viona took a deep breath there then looked seriously at Hera.


    ¡°I know this is a privacy question but I want to know if you like Haidar or not,¡± said Viona.


    Hera didn¡¯t budge, it wasn¡¯t because she didn¡¯t have a definite answer, it was just like Viona said it was a matter of privacy, so Hera shouldn¡¯t have answered.


    ¡°If you really like him, tell him. Because this is the first time I¡¯ve seen Haidar like a woman this serious. And if you don¡¯t like him, please don¡¯t give him hope.¡± Viona brought her face closer to Hera. ¡°Because if that happens I won¡¯t forgive you,¡± she said almost in a whisper with such a sharp gaze.


    But Viona chose the wrong opponent. Hera returned Viona¡¯s sharp gaze which made the girl frown. The same look Hera looked at the woman earlier.


    ¡°You like Haidar, huh?¡± said Hera. ¡°You¡¯re saying all this because you like Haidar. You should have told him and didn¡¯t have to threaten me like this. Our rtionship is just friends, nothing more,¡± Hera continued taking her bag that was on the table.


    ¡°Thanks for earlier. But you need to know I don¡¯t need anyone¡¯s help to get rid of my enemy. I can still fight it myself. Excuse me!¡± said Hera then walked away from there leaving the other person speechless.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 31

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    ¡°We failed to get it?!¡±


    Jayden¡¯s voice boomed in the room, making Roy who was standing in front of him only look down in fear. Jayden¡¯s aura when he was angry was truly terrifying.


    ¡°Why did we fail, huh?!¡± Jayden asked again in disbelief.


    Supposedly when he came today, he would have received good news from Roy about the results of thest ce auction at tha Center. But instead of getting good news, Jayden was disappointed by the person he trusted so much.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir. But I have set the price ording to what Mr. Jayden ordered,¡± said Roy trying to defend himself.


    ¡°Aish!¡± Jayden snorted again in annoyance. The price set was already very high so he thought there was no way anyone would bid on the ce higher than him. Jayden tried to calm his anger by taking a deep breath and then letting it out a few times.


    Jayden turned to Roy. It¡¯s not entirely the man¡¯s fault. He had done a good job only maybe they were out of luck this time. And Jayden would do anything to get his luck back.


    ¡°So who got thend?¡± Jayden asked in a lower voice. Roy lifted his face to look at his boss.


    ¡°Mr. Ridwan from Pratama Corp,¡± said Roy.


    ¡°Pratama Corp?¡± Jayden¡¯s brow furrowed. ¡°Isn¡¯t that the name of Mr. Haidar¡¯spany?¡± he asked.


    Roy nodded slowly. ¡°That¡¯s right, sir.¡±


    Jayden chuckled. What is this? One of his partners was trying to stab him in the back?


    ¡°Why would he do this when he invested in me? Is this a form of betrayal?¡± Jayden asked in disbelief.


    ¡°I think Mr. Haidar has a motive behind what he did, sir,¡± Roy argued.


    ¡°I think you¡¯re right. And I have to find out what the man wants.¡± Jayden turned to Roy. ¡°Call Mr. Ridwan and arrange my meeting with Mr. Haidar as soon as possible!¡± the order is firm.


    ¡°Okay sir!¡± Roy replied bowing and said goodbye to leave.


    ***


    ¡°I thought you¡¯de to see me,¡± said Haidar pouring a drink into Jayden¡¯s ss.


    ¡°Was this your n from the start, Haidar Pratama?¡± Jayden asked, staring intently at the man sitting across from him.


    Haidar didn¡¯t answer but the crooked smile he created on his handsome face was enough of an answer for Jayden.


    Jayden grimaced softly as he took a deep breath. ¡°I should have started to suspect when you easily epted my offer at that time. My father-inw is not that good at lobbying someone to make you agree so easily,¡± said Haidar chuckling sadly because he believed in Haidar¡¯s ruse.


    ¡°You¡¯re wrong, Jayden. Mr. Andrew is indeed very good at lobbying although it¡¯s not as great as I said at the time,¡± said Haidar, sipping half his drink.


    ¡°Then what do you want now? Didn¡¯t you invest in me then why did you buynd at tha Center instead?¡± Jayden asked in an impatient tone. His dreams are at stake here. Jayden had sacrificed too much and he wasn¡¯t going to back down anymore.


    ¡°Can we have dinner first before discussing business?¡± Haidar instead asked back, pointing at the food that was almost filling the table between them.


    Just don¡¯t know how Jayden holds back his emotions. Even his hands were clenched on both sides so that the bones of his hands were visible. It seemed that the man was deliberately stalling for time to test Jayden¡¯s patience. And Jayden couldn¡¯t get so emotional otherwise he could lose everything.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Jayden replied then. They ate the food without talking. The only sound was the sound of spoons and forks colliding on the te.


    It took them about fifteen minutes to finish the dinner in silence. And now it¡¯s time for Jayden to start bidding.


    ¡°I¡¯ll pay double for the area, how?¡± Jayden asked pouring the drink into Haidar¡¯s ss.


    Haidar smiled faintly as he looked at Jayden with a look that was difficult to interpret. ¡°So you think I bought thend to get more money from you?¡± asked Haidar nonchntly. ¡°Just keep your money, Jayden. I don¡¯t need it.¡±


    ¡°Then what do you want? Development can¡¯t be done until I get all the areas there.¡± Jayden was starting to run out of patience.


    ¡°What if I said, I¡¯ll give you the area as a gift,¡± Haidar tilted his face slightly. ¡°On one condition and you must fulfill it.¡±


    Jayden had guessed that Haidar might not only want money but there are other things that might be more important than money.


    ¡°Say it!¡±


    Haidar¡¯s bait was caught well by Jayden. Now it¡¯s just a matter of pulling it.


    ¡°Divorce Hera and let me have her,¡± said Haidar with a sly smile.


    Jayden¡¯s eyes widen. ¡°What did you say?¡± Jayden asked getting up from his seat. Like ready to beat Haidar.


    ¡°I like your wife, Jayden,¡± Haidar said so inly as if what he said wouldn¡¯t be a big deal.


    ¡°You bastard!¡± Jayden cursed rewarding Haidar¡¯s left cheek with a fist that knocked him to the ground.


    Jayden was about to attack him again but Haidar quickly parried the man¡¯s punch and without being able to dodge Jayden again, Haidar also managed to hit his left cheek and this time he fell on the floor.


    ¡°So this was your n from the start? You¡¯re like my wife?!¡± Jayden shouted, not caring about the corners of his lips that were oozing fresh blood.


    ¡°You hypocrite! You never even thought of her as a wife, you bastard!¡± said Haidar pointing at the man angrily.


    Jaydenughed loudly there. ¡°Wow! You even know that? How far did you find out about my family, Haidar?¡±


    ¡°I know everything about you, Jayden,¡± Haidar said.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± he don¡¯t know why Jayden even challenged him.


    ¡°Of course. Even I know if you have an affair and now you live with her.¡±


    ¡®Oh shit! So this man really knows all about me?¡¯ Jayden thought starting to get nervous.


    Seeing the anxiety in Jayden¡¯s eyes, Haidar drew closer to the man. Squatting in front of him with a sly smile.


    ¡°And I also know that tha Center is everything to you. And if tha Center is destroyed then you will be destroyed with it,¡± said Haidar. He had held Jayden¡¯s ace. Now the man had no choice but to agree.


    Heydar got up from there. Gently brushing his injured lips. Unlucky! It turned out that Jayden¡¯s hand punch could also make Haidar¡¯s lips slightly torn.


    ¡°Now the decision is yours. Meet me when you have a choice,¡± said Haidar about to leave.


    ¡°Wait!¡± But stopped when Jayden¡¯s big voice erupted. Haidar did not turn around at all.


    ¡°I¡¯ve made up my mind,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°Say it!¡±


    If Jayden had made up his mind before his meeting with Hera the other day, perhaps he wouldn¡¯t have hesitated to ept Haidar¡¯s request. Because Jayden himself really wanted to part with Hera. But now everything has changed. Jayden seemed unwilling to let Hera go. Really.


    Jayden closed his eyes before saying, ¡°I¡­¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 32

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    The sound of a car from outside the yard made Hera, who was putting Juan down, turned curiously.


    ¡°Who¡¯s here in the middle of the night?¡± Hera muttered quietly. It was also raining heavily outside, which made the woman a little scared. The workers had gone home and it was just her and Juan there.


    Hera looked at Juan first before stepping out of the room. When she got there her ck eyes saw Jayden standing in wet clothes staring at her.


    ¡°Jayden, what are you doing here?¡± asked Hera.


    The man did not answer and instead approached Hera with steps that looked very hasty. Jayden¡¯s actions were so sudden that Hera couldn¡¯t dodge when the man had squeezed her body between the wall and her sturdy body.


    Jayden¡¯s sharp eyes looked sad and empty. Hera could also smell the alcohol from the man¡¯s body.


    ¡°Get out of the way!¡± Hera ordered trying to get away from Jayden. But instead of moving away, Jayden held Hera¡¯s hands tightly, ced them behind the woman¡¯s back and then slowly Jayden¡¯s face drew closer to Hera.


    ¡°Jay¨CJayden?¡± Hera whispered frantically. She even swallowed hard her saliva when her body waspletely trapped.


    ¡°I missed you, Hera.¡±


    After saying that, Jayden¡¯s lips thennded perfectly on Hera¡¯s thin lips. At first it just stuck but as time went on the kiss got deeper and more demanding. Jayden slowly let go of Hera¡¯s hand and then turned to the woman¡¯s waist and nape.


    ¡°Uummpthh¡­ Jayden¡­.¡± Hera couldn¡¯t do much because Jayden didn¡¯t seem to want to let her go. Until the woman¡¯s tears fell and there was a slight sob, then Jayden stopped.


    ¡°Hiks¡­.¡± Hera sobbed again with her face lowered. Whether out of guilt or under the influence of alcohol, Jayden pulled Hera into his arms. This time there was no coercion. Jayden¡¯s embrace felt so warm even though his body was very wet.


    After feeling better, Hera pushed Jayden¡¯s body.


    ¡°You better take a shower now. Later you will catch a fever if you continue to wear wet clothes like this,¡± said Hera and then walked into the room. She stood behind the door clutching her tight chest.


    Hera really hates her weak figure when she is faced with Jayden¡¯s warm side. She would always melt.


    ¡°Then how can I leave?¡± Hera quietly sat down, hugging her knees to muffle the sound of her crying.


    ***


    Hera turned her body on the bed. For some reason she wasn¡¯t sleepy at all. Maybe because of the worry and anxiety that had been attacking her.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Random questions kept popping up in her head ever since she came back after bringing a change of clothes for Jayden that she had put on the table.


    Has Jayden finished changing his clothes? Does Hera need to bring the man a nket since it¡¯s still raining outside making things colder? But in this house there are many rooms. It would be stupid if Jayden actually fell asleep on the couch.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Why should I worry. He can definitely take care of himself,¡± Hera grumbled, not wanting to bother anymore.


    Even though it was still difficult, the woman still tried to close her eyes. Until several tens of minutes passed, Hera was fast asleep. And she woke up again when she heard a small whimper from her only child. Hera smiled a little and carried her little son in her arms.


    Juan was used to getting up at this hour. Before the sun rises.


    ¡°Good morning, honey. Are you hungry?¡± she asked which was answered by Juan tugging hard at the clothes Hera was wearing.


    Hera chuckled. Suddenly she remembered when Juan pulled Haidar¡¯s hair. No wonder the man was in pain, Juan was quite strong when he was pulling something. The proof is that he can make one button of Hera¡¯s shirt untied.


    ¡°You¡¯re very strong, son,¡± Hera praised, gently caressing Juan¡¯s cheek.


    After she finished breastfeeding Juan, Hera became curious about Jayden¡¯s condition. She went out of the room to look for Jayden¡¯s whereabouts. And how surprised Hera was when she found Jayden sleeping on the sofa.


    ¡°Why is he sleeping on the couch instead?¡± said Hera rolling her eyeszily. ¡°You stupid man!¡± she cursed walking over to Jayden.


    ¡°Jayden! Come on, wake up!¡± said Hera.


    ¡°Yeah, Jayden! Let¡¯s get up!¡± said Hera again while shaking Jayden¡¯s body. But soon stopped when her hand felt warm on Jayden¡¯s body.


    Hera turned Jayden over to face her. The man¡¯s forehead was sweating and he was shivering.


    ¡°Oh my, Jayden. Do you have a fever?¡± asked Hera panicked while holding Jayden¡¯s forehead which felt very hot.


    ¡°He really has a fever,¡± Hera whispered then left.


    Take a basin of water and a towel. Don¡¯t forget Hera also brought a nket for Jayden to wear. Because he looks cold.


    Hera took a deep breath before wiping Jayden¡¯s sweat off his temples. After that she put the wet cloth on her husband¡¯s forehead. Hera was about to leave but Jayden¡¯s hand held her tightly.


    ¡°What is it?¡± asked Hera.


    ¡°I want to sleep in my room,¡± Jayden pleaded, his eyes drooping.


    ¡°Wait for the maids toe. I can¡¯t take you to the room alone,¡± Hera replied making Jayden snort. ¡°You should have gone straight to your room when you were still there. Instead of sleeping here,¡± Hera mumbled to Jayden.


    ¡°How did I get into the room when you locked it,¡± Jayden said, pursing his lips.


    ¡°What?¡± Hera rolled her eyeszily. ¡°There are lots of rooms here, Jayden. You can choose where you want to sleep.¡±


    Jayden opened his eyes even though they felt very heavy. Hera pulled her hand towards him. Luckily the woman was quick to hold her body so as not to fall on Jayden.


    Hera swallowed her saliva heavily. Hope Jayden doesn¡¯t do anything stupid again. Otherwise Hera would really be angry.


    ¡°Yes. I know this house has many rooms, Hera.¡±


    ¡°Then?¡±


    ¡°But want to sleep in my room,¡± Jayden answered quietly.


    Hera took her hand away from Jayden roughly. Stay away from the man.


    ¡°Juan and I will move into the guest room so you can use yours again,¡± said Hera. Yes that¡¯s true. Since the arrival of her inws that day, Hera has not had time to move into the guest room.


    ¡°I¡¯m not saying you have to move,¡± Jayden said making Hera who was originally looking down at him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to sleep in your room?¡±


    ¡°Yes. That¡¯s true.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m moving.¡±


    Jayden snorted. Why is Hera sometimes so annoying and insensitive?


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you to move. I want you to sleep with me in that room. Do you understand now?¡± Jayden said like an undisputed king¡¯s order.


    ¡®What exactly is this man nning?¡¯


    To be continued¡­..

 Chapter 33

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    Hera was about to speak but failed when the maids working at her house came.


    ¡°Good morning Madam Hera and Mr Jayden!¡± said the head maid named Bibi and the others just bowed politely.


    ¡°Morning!¡± answered Hera getting up. ¡°Bibi, please call the driver and the guard to help carry Jayden to his room,¡± Hera asked Bibi.


    ¡°All right, madam!¡± replied the woman then left.


    ¡°Ara,e with me!¡± said Hera again to Ara. She nced at Jayden then left from there.


    ¡°Yes, Madame Hera!¡± Ara said following Hera¡¯s footsteps from behind.


    ¡°Will Mr. Jayden continue to live in this house again, madam?¡± asked Ara.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. Hees and goes as he pleases,¡± replied Hera. ¡°Never mind! Don¡¯t worry about him. Now you help me to move all my things to the guest room,¡± Hera said to Ara.


    ¡°Are you moving to the guest room again? Will Miss Elenae here?¡±


    Hera stopped what she was doing to look at the young woman. Hera smiled faintly at Ara¡¯s expression, which looked panicked and anxious.


    ¡°Why did shee here? This house is not her home,¡± Hera replied and it made Ara breathe a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Ah, thank goodness. I thought that bad woman woulde back here again,¡± Ara grumbled.


    ¡°What did she do to you to make you look so scared of her?¡± asked Hera curiously.


    ¡°I¡¯m not afraid, madam. It¡¯s just that Miss Elena is very spoiled and likes to tell us what she can actually do,¡± said Ara as if she wasining as she helped Hera arrange some clothes on the bed.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    ¡°Like what?¡±


    ¡°Like wearing shoes and even preparing pajamas,¡± said Ara. ¡°She can do that herself.¡±


    Hera didn¡¯t know about it. Because what she heard was that Elena had been living in that house since she gave birth until Hera returned home. Even when living together, Hera prefers to be alone in her room. Exactly so sick of meeting Elena.


    Hera was quite relieved that she could make Elena not feel at home there. Also sorry for the maids who have to be stuck for at least two weeks with that woman.


    Not long after, Jayden came while being supported by two men. He looked very pale and weak.


    ¡°What are you doing, Hera?¡± Jayden asked after the two men hadid him on the bed.


    Hera looked at Ara signaling her to go out for a while. The woman just bowed and left, carrying Juan, following behind the two men.


    ¡°You will upy this room. So Juan and I will move,¡± Hera replied after the door to the room waspletely closed.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to stay here?¡± Jayden said with an annoyed look.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to!¡± refuse Hera.


    ¡°Hera¡ª¡±


    ¡°Enough, Jayden!¡± cut off Hera. ¡°That¡¯s enough,¡± Hera said emphatically. She didn¡¯t want to hope anymore. There was never any seriousness in a Jayden¡¯s dictionary let alone Hera.


    The woman is only a ce for revenge and an outlet for hatred. And that made Hera tormented. Why is Jayden¡¯s way of responding to something that makes it difficult for Hera to let go? The woman knew she would be hurt but persisted. Really Jayden is the real viin.


    Jayden¡¯s head felt like it was going to burst but he kept trying to get up to stop Hera¡¯s steps.


    ¡°Hera, please don¡¯t go ¡­,¡± Jayden whispered desperately. But Hera ignored him until¡­


    Prang!!!


    Jayden identally hit the nightstand, causing the ss that was there to fall and shatter.


    ¡°Oh my God, Jayden!¡± Hera panicked because not only the ss fell but also Jayden¡¯s body. Worse yet, he fell on broken ss until several parts of his body were injured and bleeding.


    With all her might Hera helped Jayden back down on the bed. She don¡¯t know where the strength came from that the woman could support Jayden alone.


    ¡°Akh!¡± Jayden groaned feeling the pain in his arm which he used as a support so his body didn¡¯t touch the broken ss earlier.


    ¡°Why are you doing this, huh? You idiot! Watch your arm hurt like this! Your fever hasn¡¯t gone down yet and now you¡¯re adding to your pain!¡± said Hera angrily and instead of being scared, Jayden just smiled there.


    ¡°Ara,e in!¡±


    ¡°Yes, madam.¡± Ara widened her eyes and immediately approached Hera and Jayden. ¡°Oh my God, what happened?¡± Panic Ara.


    ¡°Jayden fell. Please call Aunt toe over here and don¡¯t forget to bring the medicine box too.¡±


    ¡°Very well, Madame Hera!¡± said Ara immediately carried out what Hera ordered. It didn¡¯t take long for Ara toe back with Aunt and a maid who was probably the same age as Ara.


    The two women cleaned the floor while Hera treated Jayden.


    ¡°You¡¯re not afraid?¡± Jayden asked looking at Hera wistfully. All Jayden knew Hera had trauma to the blood and wounds. When she was a child she had seen her grandmother fall and seriously injured her arm. And when it happened, only Hera was there. Seeing the grandmother injured and covered in blood made Hera afraid, fortunately she still had time to ask for help before finally fainting.


    ¡°Not anymore. After giving birth to Juan,¡± said Hera. Little by little she did try to fight her fear. Maybe if it was just a minor wound like the one Jayden had now, Hera could fight her fear but she couldn¡¯t be sure if she was dealing with a bigger wound. Hera just hoped she wouldn¡¯t faint again.


    ¡°Thank God because I only want you to take care of me,¡± Jayden said making the three maids who were there smile shyly.


    ¡°AHKH!!¡± Jayden¡¯s shriek made them all startled except for Hera as the culprit who made Jayden hurt.


    ¡°Hera, slow down! This hurts so much!¡± Jayden protested.


    ¡°Sorry,¡± said Hera shortly. Sounds very dishonest.


    Hera had finished treating Jayden¡¯s wound and helping the man to lie back down.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Jayden asked as Hera was about to leave.


    ¡°Getting food and medicine for you,¡± replied Hera, continuing her steps.


    Jayden really hasn¡¯t changed. This was not the first time the man had been sick and Hera had taken care of him. He¡¯s the kind of person who gets really spoiled when he¡¯s sick. In fact, always want to be apanied. Make Hera sometimes overwhelmed.


    ¡°Where¡¯s the food for Jayden?¡± Hera asked Bibi.


    ¡°That¡¯s madam,¡± Bibi pointed at the tray on the table.


    ¡°Thanks, Bibi,¡± Hera said and took the tray to bring to Jayden. There was a bowl filled with porridge, fever-reducing medicine and a brown envelope.


    Hera ced the tray on the nightstand. Since she entered the, Jayden has not been separated from the brown envelope.


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Jayden asked taking the envelope.


    ¡°Divorce papers.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 34

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    ¡°What? Divorce papers?¡± Jayden asked looking at Hera in disbelief.


    ¡°You can sign it after you recover,¡± said Hera, turning around for a moment before leaving.


    ¡°But I will never divorce you!¡±


    A loud voice that made Hera stop in her tracks. Hera¡¯s hands clenched at both sides. Her jaw hardened so that a sharp line appeared on her small face.


    Hera took a deep breath trying to control her emotions. She turned to look at Jayden with a calm look.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you promise to divorce me? Why did it change now?¡± asked Hera folding her arms across her chest.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Hera walked back to Jayden. She bent slightly so that her eyes could directly look at the man who still looked very pale.


    ¡°I gave you a chance, but you let me down. So now there¡¯s no more reason for me to be with you,¡± Hera said, taking a deep breath and letting it out before continuing her speech.


    ¡°You¡¯ve lost, Jayden.¡±


    **sh back**


    ¡°But if you need me don¡¯t hesitate to ask. Got it!¡± Haidar said.


    They then broke the hug. For some reason the atmosphere suddenly became awkward but Haidar always had a way to make the atmosphere return to normal.


    ¡°There¡¯s actually one thing. Can you help me?¡± Hera asked the man beside her.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    ¡°What? Say it! I will definitely help you,¡± said Haidar confidently.


    ¡°tha Center,¡± Hera whispered softly.


    Haider frowned. ¡°Where is Jayden going to build that luxury apartment?¡± he asked for sure.


    ¡°Yeah. I heard there¡¯s still one ce that hasn¡¯t been up for auction there. And Jayden is offering a high price. In other words he¡¯s definitely going to get the ce,¡± said Hera.


    ¡°Then what do you want me to do?¡± asked Haidar still not understanding.


    ¡°I want you to get the ce.¡±


    ¡°For what? Even I invested there, Hera,¡± said Haidar still confused.


    ¡°The tha Center is Jayden¡¯s biggest dream. He wants to build the highest selling apartment in the country.¡± Hera knew more or less about it because before she and Jayden had a conflict, he had been quite open to Hera and told her everything.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure he will be very frustrated if he doesn¡¯t get the ce,¡± said Hera, looking at Haidar seriously. ¡°And when that timees, he will surelye to you. Offering everything he has to get the ce. And I want you to give him the choice between that ce or divorce me.¡±


    Haidar moved in his ce. Trying to understand the purpose of Hera¡¯s n and when he had an answer, Haidar looked deeply at Hera.


    ¡°You mean to test Jayden?¡± asked Haidar to make sure his guess was right or wrong.


    ¡°That¡¯s true, Haidar. Don¡¯t you know that I¡¯m still very doubtful about my decision? Only in this way can I know whether I should stay or go,¡± said Hera, smiling bitterly.


    Hera¡¯s words just now were like an opportunity where Haidar could still get Hera. If he could get Jayden to prefer tha Center then they would split up and Haidar could step forward to make Hera his.


    ¡°Okay. I agree!¡± said Haidar holding out his hand to shake with Hera. Hera happily weed the man¡¯s hand as a form of agreement for their cooperation.


    Haidar works fast. Tell Ridwan to pay attention to Jayden¡¯s every move. Not only that, Haidar also dug up everything about Jayden. It doesn¡¯t matter that he has to spend a lot of money to get it, but what is certain is that Haidar now holds all of Jayden¡¯s weaknesses.


    ¡°I won¡¯t let Jayden keep Hera. He should choose that ce over his wife,¡± Haidar mumbled as he sipped the wine in his ss until it ran aground.


    And the long awaited day arrived. When Roy came to Haidar¡¯s office and asked if he would meet with Jayden. Of course it was immediately approved. Because that¡¯s what Haidar wanted.


    Jayden offered to meet at the office only but Haidar refused on the grounds that he had just booked a ce for him and his friend but suddenly his friend didn¡¯t have time toe. So they met in a VIP room of a luxury Italian-style restaurant.


    Even though there was a fistfight between them until both of them suffered minor injuries to their faces, they finally got an agreement.


    ¡°I will divorce Hera as you wish,¡± Jayden said making Haidar smile triumphantly.


    The man turned to look at Jayden. ¡°I hope you will never regret your decision,¡± said Haidar.


    Jayden chuckled. ¡°From the start I never loved her. Our marriage was just a gimmick to strengthen thepany,¡± Jayden said gently brushing his injured lips. ¡°I¡¯m just waiting for the right time to let Hera go. But before that at least she has to be useful to me,¡± Jayden continued, sounding very jerk. ¡°And now she¡¯s finally really useful.¡±


    Haidar, who was ignited by emotion, gave Jayden another punch on his right cheek. If only Ridwan didn¡¯t step in and stop the man maybe Jayden would only be a name.


    ¡°You bastard! Hera shouldn¡¯t be stuck with a demon like you, bastard!¡± Haidar screamed in revolt when Ridwan painstakingly carried him away from there.


    ¡°Ah! Damn it!¡± Haidar cursed throwing his coat towards the car.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir. But you could be in trouble if Mr. Jayden reports on charges of molestation,¡± said Ridwan trying to calm Haidar¡¯s anger.


    Ridwan is right. Haidar definitely doesn¡¯t want just because of his emotions for Jayden he has to deal with the police. It could be that all his ns failed. Haidar should be more patient with the sly man.


    ¡°Then what should we do now, sir. Shall we give thend to Mr. Jayden?¡± asked Ridwan.


    ¡°Just give him what he wants. The most important thing right now is how Hera should get away from Jayden. We never know what¡¯s going through that bastard¡¯s mind,¡± Haidar said and got into his car.


    ¡°Okay sir!¡± Ridwan replied,ing in and sitting in the driver¡¯s seat.


    Haidar¡¯s car left the ce first. On the way, Haidar cleaned his wound and called Hera.


    ¡°Hello, Hera!¡±


    ¡°How about it, Haidar. Has Jayden decided everything?¡± Hera asked as if she had been waiting for news from Haidar.


    Haidar took a deep breath before replying, ¡°ording to what you think. Jayden prefers that ce over you, Hera.¡±


    Hera was silent for a long time, making Haidar check his cellphone. Afraid if the call was decided unterally by the woman.


    ¡°Hello, Hera! Are you still there?¡± asked Haidar.


    ¡°Yes. Thank you very much for your help, Haidar. Now I¡¯m sure what kind of decision I should take,¡± said Hera holding back the tears that had umted in her eyes.


    ¡°I will go.¡± But in the end the tears spilled. Like Hera¡¯s patience. Maybe this is the end.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 35

    Happy reading¡­.


    Jayden grimaced softly. The envelope in his hand became the target of annoyance that felt like it was already at the top of his head. He squeezed the edge of the envelope until it was shapeless.


    ¡°So this was all your n?¡± Jayden asked looking at Hera nkly and sadly.


    ¡°Yes. This was all my n. Because then you show your true side, Jayden,¡± said Hera. ¡°Like you said I mean nothing to you at all, so why are we holding on to a marriage that was never wanted. It¡¯s better if we separate.¡±


    ¡°Then what about Juan? Haven¡¯t you ever thought about it?¡± Jayden asked again.


    Heraughed amused at Jayden¡¯s words which made her stomach feel queasy. ¡°Then what about Elena? Are you willing to leave her to live with Juan and me?¡±


    Jayden flinched. How can he choose? These two are the most precious things in Jayden¡¯s life.


    ¡°You can¡¯t choose, right?¡± asked Hera mockingly. ¡°You should have thought about all that before you were in a rtionship with Elena again. So that one day you won¡¯t regret it.¡±


    Hera took a deep breath. Tighten the brown cardigan she was wearing because for some reason a sudden chill hit her


    ¡°I hope you recover quickly so we can sort things out,¡± said Hera, walking out of the room. Leaving Jayden who was still silent without any further defense.


    ***


    A few dayster¡­.


    ¡°How are you?¡± the man asked the woman beside him.


    The woman in the warm clothes smiled crookedly as she stared ahead where the waves were chasing each other. The beach atmosphere in the afternoon is indeed the best ce to refresh a chaotic mind and heart.


    ¡°That¡¯s better,¡± replied Hera. ¡°Just waiting for a summons from the court.¡±


    ¡°Did your family know about this divorce n?¡± asked Haidar.


    They¡¯ve been seeing each other a lottely. Either it was outside or it was Haidar who came to Hera¡¯s house. Since Jayden himself had since recovered from his fever, he returned to Elena¡¯s house again.


    Hera shook her head in response. ¡°Not yet. Maybe I¡¯ll tell them when it¡¯s all over.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that too risky?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. Actually I¡¯m afraid to tell my parents. Especially my father. They will be very surprised by this decision. Moreover, they know that Jayden and I are fine,¡± said Hera sounding so nervous.


    Haider sighed. ¡°So this is what you always think about when you decide to part with Jayden?¡± In the end Haidar understood.


    ¡°Yes. If only no one would be hurt when I parted with Jayden. Maybe since I saw him making love with Elena, I would immediately leave him,¡± Hera said with her eyes starting to flood with tears.


    Haidar looked sadly at Hera. It must have been very difficult for her to endure this long. The man grabbed Hera¡¯s hand, gripped it tightly making the woman look at him.


    ¡°I promise I will help you get out of it,¡± said Haidar with a serious look.


    Hera smiled faintly. She was so grateful to have met Haidar. Maybe their meeting was short, but because of the bond of cooperation, they got closer. Even Hera didn¡¯t feel awkward or embarrassed to share her story with Haidar like a close friend. Honestly, Hera feltfortable with Haidar. Although sometimes he feels that this kind of attention is not the first time she has felt.


    Who knows. Hera is feeling de javu.


    Haidar himself did not object to it. Because it made the duration of his meeting with Hera more frequent. That¡¯s exactly what he wanted. Together with the woman he loves. Although their rtionship has not been tied anything.


    ¡°Thank you very much,¡± Hera said sincerely.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. Whatever it is, Hera,¡± said Haidar.


    ¡°Oh yes. A few days ago a young woman approached me,¡± said Hera.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Viona Angelina.¡±


    There was a frown on Haidar¡¯s forehead. Confused why Viona met Hera?


    Wait?


    Was the friend Viona meant that day was Hera?


    ¡°What did she tell you?¡± asked Haidar.


    Haidar¡¯s panicked face made Hera chuckle a little. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I didn¡¯t say anything that would make your girlfriend angry,¡± she said teasingly.


    ¡°No. She¡¯s not my girlfriend, just a childhood friend,¡± said Haidar, not wanting to make Hera misunderstand.


    ¡°You have a rtionship with her is okay. Why do you look so panicked?¡± asked Hera interspersed with a chuckle and a tone like someone joking.


    ¡°I just want to have a rtionship like that with you, Hera. Not with other women,¡± said Haidar making Hera¡¯sugh slowly fade.


    If it¡¯s about feelings, the atmosphere will definitely be awkward. Especially when Hera saw the look in the man¡¯s eyes, it was seen how serious Haidar was about his feelings but Hera couldn¡¯t reply.


    ¡°Can we have a rtionship like that when you¡¯re separated from Jayden?¡± Haidar even made the atmosphere even more awkward between them.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, I¡¯m not sure,¡± said Hera, looking down.


    Haidar grimaced softly, almost inaudibly. His heart felt like it was being pinched. It hurts even though Haidar might start to be immune to it. But seeing the fact that Hera continued to build walls so that she could not move forward made Haidar disheartened.


    Will his love be reciprocated or will it just end like this? It¡¯s really sad if that¡¯s the case.


    ¡°But the future who knows. Maybe one day I can love you like you love me,¡± Hera said again making Haidar¡¯s smile rise.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make you fall in love with me, Hera. You¡¯ll see!¡± Haidar replied excitedly.


    Hera shouldn¡¯t have given Haidar hope, wasn¡¯t it when she herself had doubts about her feelings?


    But all those feelings of guilt vanished when Hera saw how cute Haidar¡¯s smile was. This was the first time Hera had seen Haidar smile so wide and happy. And for some reason Hera¡¯s heart was beating fast.


    ¡°So handsome,¡± Hera muttered subconsciously staring at Haidar for a long period of time.


    ¡°What?¡± Haidar noticed that Hera was muttering. ¡°Did you say something, Hera?¡±


    Hera nodded slowly. ¡°No. I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± The woman then looked down in shame.


    ¡°Really? But I kind of heard you mutter earlier,¡± said Haidar still in disbelief.


    ¡°Ah, never mind. I want to go home now,¡± said Hera changing the subject. The woman stood up first, followed by Haidar.


    Ddrrtt¡­.


    Until she stopped when the phone in her jacket pocket vibrated.


    ¡°My mother-inw called. What¡¯s wrong?¡± muttered Hera seeing Jane¡¯s name, her mother-inw written on it.


    ¡°Hello, Ma?¡± said Hera in response to the call.


    ¡°Where are you, Hera?¡± asked Jane in a trembling voice. For some reason this made Hera suddenly feel bad.


    ¡°I was outside. What¡¯s wrong, Ma?¡± asked Hera trying to calm down.


    But when she heard the woman¡¯s voice erupt, Hera knew that things wouldn¡¯t end just like that. Was God kidding her?


    ¡°Papa went to the hospital shocked that you filed for Jayden¡¯s divorce.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 36

    Happy reading¡­


    ¡°Papa went to the hospital shocked that you filed for Jayden¡¯s divorce.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Hera almost let go of her hand on the phone.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Hera?¡± asked Haidar curiously. Because Hera¡¯s face was already pale there.


    ¡°My father-inw is in the hospital,¡± Hera answered quietly. And when she regained consciousness she immediately ran to find a taxi.


    ¡°Hera, let me take you!¡± said Haidar holding Hera¡¯s hand. The woman was so panicked that she couldn¡¯t think straight. Hera just nodded following Haidar¡¯s steps.


    It didn¡¯t take them long to reach the hospital. And when they got there, everyone looked at Hera with a look that was hard to decipher. Jayden with his mother and Andrew and Anne, Hera¡¯s parents. But it did not fail to make the woman walk closer to them.


    ¡°How about going to¡ª¡±


    kk!!!


    Hera¡¯s words were cut short when Andrew pped her left cheek hard. Her ears made a buzzing sound.


    ¡°Dad ¡­¡± Hera softly looked at her father. There was a glint of anger and disappointment in Andrew¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Are you aware of what you¡¯re doing, Hera?¡± said Andrew in a low but emphatic tone.


    Hera didn¡¯t move, turning to look at Jayden who was smiling lopsidedly at him as if mocking Hera.


    ¡°Dad, please listen to me first,¡± Hera asked holding her father¡¯s hand but was immediately pushed away. The movement that almost made Hera fall until Haidar who was behind her reflexively helped Hera by holding her body from behind.


    ¡°Enough! I don¡¯t want to hear anything more from you!¡± Andrew then red at Haidar. ¡°And you get out of here before I drag you down!¡± he said warningly.


    There was no more Andrew with that warm and friendly look that Haidar saw the day he came to lobby him. All he saw was the figure of a father who was so angry with him that Haidar had abused his daughter.


    ¡°Get out of here quickly!¡± shouted Andrew because Haidar didn¡¯t move.


    ¡°Haidar, I beg you to go!¡± asked Hera desperately.


    ¡°But I can¡¯t leave you in this state,¡± said Haidar in a worried tone.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be fine, Haidar. Please go!¡± said Hera starting to cry as if she knew that her crying was Haidar¡¯s biggest weakness.


    Bugh!!


    Without Haidar being able to dodge again, Jayden hit his left cheek with a fist which sent Haidar crashing down onto the floor.


    ¡°Jayden, what are you doing?!¡± shouted Hera pushing Jayden¡¯s body then helping Haidar to stand up.


    Jayden chuckled there. ¡°You saw it, didn¡¯t you? They were having an affair. They had an affair behind my back. That¡¯s why Hera filed for divorce because she wanted to be with this savage business partner of mine!¡±


    Wait? What?


    Hera and Haidar¡¯s eyes widened perfectly at what Jayden had just said.


    ¡°What did you say, Jayden?¡± Hera asked.


    ¡°Yes, Hera. I¡¯m telling them all the truth about you,¡± Jayden said moving closer to Hera and Haidar.


    ¡°If you and Haidar have an affair.¡±


    ***


    After receiving a call from Jane, Jayden¡¯s mother, Andrew and Anne immediately went to the hospital where Elvis was being treated.


    ¡°How is the condition?¡± Andrew asked when he got there.


    ¡°There hasn¡¯t been any news since Papa entered the ER,¡± Jayden replied, rubbing his mother¡¯s shoulder, who had been crying for a while.


    Anne approached Jane intending to soothe the besan but the middle-aged woman immediately pushed Anne¡¯s hand away and red at her.


    ¡°This all happened because of your ignorant daughter!¡± angry Jane.


    Andrew and Anne looked at each other confused. ¡°What do you mean, Jane?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Hera is suing Jayden for divorce,¡± Jane answered quickly.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    ¡°What?¡± The husband and wife almost said it at the same time.


    ¡°No, Jane. Hera couldn¡¯t have done that,¡± said Andrew, still in disbelief. However, that trust was shattered when Jayden gave him a brown envelope containing Hera¡¯s divorce suit, which Jayden still hadn¡¯t signed.


    ¡°Here¡¯s the proof, Dad. Hera filed for divorce from me,¡± Jayden said with a sad face. In contrast to his heart that cheered with joy. All of this was nned by Jayden from the start.


    Hera could have filed for divorce but Jayden didn¡¯t want to be the guilty party. Jayden Xavier¡¯s good name should not be tarnished in the slightest.


    ¡°There must be a reason why Hera did this. She couldn¡¯t have filed for divorce. She loves you so much, Jayden,¡± said Andrew still not wanting to believe it.


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because Hera¡¯s love is no longer mine, Dad,¡± Jayden said, making the three of them look at him in unison.


    ¡°What do you mean, son?¡± asked Jane.


    Jayden lowered his head. Trying to shed fake tears to support the acting she is ying.


    ¡°Hera is having an affair,¡± Jayden whispered.


    ¡°W-what?¡± Andrew stuttered. And if only Anne had not restrained herself. Maybe the man would fall to the ground.


    ¡°Honey, are you all right?¡± Anne asked her husband. ¡°Calm yourself, honey,¡± she said again, trying to calm Andrew down. Don¡¯t let the man¡¯s heart disease recur.


    Anne led Andrew to sit on the waiting chair. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Andrew said finally getting his emotions under control.


    ¡°Watch your words, Jayden! Hera couldn¡¯t have done such a shameful thing!¡± said Anne, standing up, trying to defend the daughter.


    ¡°Are you sure? If your daughter won¡¯t be like that?¡± Jayden asked instead challenging his mother-inw.


    ¡°If Hera is having an affair, where¡¯s the evidence?¡± And Anne also demands proof.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll prove it to Mom if I¡¯m not making this up,¡± Jayden said. ¡°Ma, please call Hera and tell her toe here,¡± Jayden said, snapping his mother out of a long daydream. It seemed that the woman also did not believe that Hera had an affair.


    ¡°All right,¡± Jane replied immediately doing as her son was told.


    Unfortunately, the arrival of Hera with Haidar actually made Jayden¡¯s usations seem true. This is not included in Jayden¡¯s scenario because initially he only nned to show photos taken by Roy while monitoring Hera.


    But Hera actually made his job easier. Now it¡¯s up to Jayden to do his job well.


    The scene got hotter as Haidar hugged Hera. Can the man p because fate seems to obey him now?


    Jayden could see how angry Andrew was at all this. And now it¡¯s time for Jayden to make a big bang between them.


    Bugh!!!


    ¡®This is in retaliation for yesterday you hit me, you bastard!¡¯ Jayden cursed in his heart after hitting Haidar.


    ¡°Jayden, what are you doing?!¡± shouted Hera which made Jayden even more emotional. Unlucky! Hera even defended Haidar.


    ¡°You saw it, didn¡¯t you? They were having an affair. They had an affair behind my back. That¡¯s why Hera filed for divorce because she wanted to be with this savage business partner of mine!¡± Jayden said making the atmosphere so hot.


    ¡°What did you say, Jayden?¡±


    Jayden turned around. Staring hatefully at Hera. Or just jealous. He don¡¯t know, he can barely tell the difference.


    ¡°Yes, Hera. I told them all the truth about you,¡± Jayden said, pausing. ¡°If you and Haidar have an affair.¡±


    And the game was won by Jayden in all his cunning.


    To be continued¡­

 Chapter 37

    Happy reading¡­.


    For the umpteenth time, Hera was tricked again by the man who was still her husband. Hera chuckled sadly as ifughing at her stupidity. She thought that Jayden¡¯s silence was a sign that the man had agreed and would not demand anything more from her. However, Hera was wrong. Jayden was silent because there was a n he had prepared to counterattack Hera.


    Until now Hera was still confused, what actually made Jayden still want to keep him with her? Was he still not satisfied with hurting her?


    ¡®I think so.¡¯ Hera whispered in her heart.


    Now everything Jayden did was turning against Hera. Even just to defend herself, Hera was not given a chance.


    The Hera family¡¯s living room which is now filled with only Andrew, Anne and Hera feels so tense. Andrew felt so ashamed of the Jaydens that he dragged his wife and daughter away from the hospital before finding out how Elvis was.


    Andrew red at Hera who now could only look down in front of him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to say anything, Hera?¡± Andrew asked breaking the silence.


    Hera looked up at her father and mother alternately. There was no longer any sense of trust in those eyes then why was Hera defending herself now?


    ¡°Oh my God, Hera! You don¡¯t even feel the slightest guilt about what you¡¯ve done?¡± said Andrew sounding very frustrated.


    Anne rubbed her husband¡¯s shoulder trying to calm him down. ¡°Patience, honey. Take care of your emotions,¡± she said worriedly.


    ¡°How can I be patient when my only daughter who I¡¯m so proud of now disappoints me,¡± said Andrew and then massaged his head that felt like it was going to burst.


    ¡°Sorry, Dad,¡± Hera whispered making the husband and wife look at her. Hera looked up at them and continued her speech. ¡°But I can¡¯t admit to something I didn¡¯t do.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Andrew was furious. Walking towards Hera intending to p the woman again.


    ¡°Enough, Andrew!¡± But before he could touch Hera, Anne had already be a protective wall for her daughter.


    ¡°You¡¯re defending this ignorant child, huh?¡± shouted Andrew.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never justified what Hera did¡­.¡± Anne turned to her daughter with teary eyes. Her fell on the corner of the girl¡¯s lips, which had been injured by Andrew¡¯s p earlier. That was why she couldn¡¯t let her husband hit her daughter again. Not before passing Anne first. ¡°If that¡¯s true,¡± she continued looking at her husband.


    ¡°What do you mean, Anne? So you still can¡¯t believe your daughter is having an affair?¡± Andrew asked, staring in disbelief at his wife.


    ¡°Why should I trust other people over my own daughter? I know my child. I gave birth to and raised her. Tell her what is good and bad. Then why should I believe in others when someone badmouths her?¡±


    ¡°ANNE!!!¡± cried Andrew loudly.


    ¡°Why? Was my word wrong?¡± replied Anne, staring intently at her husband. Now you know where does Hera get her stubbornness and doesn¡¯t give up easily. It was passed down by Anne.


    Andrew¡¯s jaw clenched and his fists clenched at his sides as if ready to crush anything in his path. But that sharp gaze gradually faded. So did Anne. Both of them realized that this matter would not be solved if neither of them relented.


    Anne drew closer to Andrew and hugged her husband. ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll have more faith in your child too. Hera couldn¡¯t have done something like that,¡± whispered Anne, stroking her husband¡¯s back.


    Andrew didn¡¯t return the hug. He just let his wife continue to hug him until the middle-aged man gently pushed his wife¡¯s body then left without another word.


    ***


    Hera sighed heavily when she saw her mother who was now sitting down on the edge of the bed. The woman¡¯s steps were so heavy to approach her mother. Thest time Hera saw her mother cry at her wedding was because she wasn¡¯t happy like now, she was crying because she was disappointed.


    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Hera called softly making her mother turn around.


    Seeing Anne extending her hand made Hera immediately hug the woman. Crying loudly like a child who just had a fight with her friend.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mom ¡­ hiks. Really I didn¡¯t do it ¡­ hiks,¡± said Hera sobbing there.


    ¡°I know. You can¡¯t do such a shameful thing,¡± said Anne, stroking Hera¡¯s hair gently.


    They broke the hug. ¡°You really believe me?¡± asked Hera.


    ¡°Of course I believe you,. You¡¯re not a liar and I¡¯m sure of that,¡± said Anne.


    From the start, Anne did not believe what Jayden said. Hera is having an affair? That¡¯s not possible. Anne actually suspects that it was actually Jayden who cheated on Hera.


    Not without reason Anne felt that way. When Hera gave birth, she could see there was a glint of anger and disappointment in Hera¡¯s eyes but she covered it with a sweet smile. The reason that also underlies why Anne brought Hera with her. But unfortunately Hera did not want to share the story, making Anne think that she was the only one who was paranoid.


    Butst night her suspicions came back. Hera sued Jayden for divorce when their rtionship was fine. Maybe only in the public eye. She don¡¯t know, only they know. Then suddenly Jayden even said Hera was having an affair.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    If it was Hera who had been having an affair all this time, why did Jayden only say it now when Hera filed for divorce?


    It was too suspicious for Anne.


    ¡°Thank you, mom. For believing in me. I will prove if what Jayden said is not true,¡± said Hera holding her mother¡¯s hands tightly trying to convince the woman. Because right now the only one on her side is Anne.


    ¡°Sure. So are you ready to tell Mother everything now?¡± she asked.


    Hera flinched. Is this the right time for Hera to tell her mother all about Jayden¡¯s rottenness?


    But in the end Hera shook her head. ¡°No, Mom. I can still deal with it on my own. I just have a mom who always supports me, that¡¯s enough,¡± said Hera smiling.


    Anne gave Hera a proud smile. Didn¡¯t think that hier daughter had really grown up now. Anne had always taught Hera not to involve her parents in her domestic rtionship and Hera proved that. Now Anne can only hope that the child can face everything well without hurting anyone again.


    ***


    The atmosphere in the big house still felt very awkward. Since that incident, Anne had asked Hera and Juan to stay with her until things calmed down.


    Hera tried to dig up her father¡¯s trust but it was very difficult because Andrew seemed to build a barrier between them.


    ¡°You have to be more patient. In persuading your father,¡± said Anne encouragingly to Hera who was breastfeeding Juan.


    ¡°Yes, mom,¡± replied Hera with a smile. Until that smile faded instantly when Andrew received the call.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Andrew asked making Anne and Hera look at him curiously.


    Andrew¡¯s eyes went wide there. He seemed very surprised by the news he heard.


    ¡°What? Mr. Elvis pased away?¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 38

    Happy reading¡­.


    ¡°What happened to your face?¡± Viona shouted when Haidar had just entered his apartment.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ask too many questions! You¡¯d better get some medicine now and help me treat it!¡± added Haidar sitting himself on the sofa.


    Viona immediately took what Haidar needed and immediately brought it to the living room. First aid kit and ice cubes topress Haidar¡¯s slightly swollen cheeks.


    ¡°Oh my God, your wound is so bad,¡± said Viona as if she was about to cry seeing Haidar¡¯s battered face. But she did her best to hold it in. Viona doesn¡¯t want her image as a tough girl to be tarnished by crying, especially in front of Haidar.


    ¡°Ah! Slow down, Viona!¡± Haidar groaned in pain as Viona pressed the ice cube to his face.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t mean to,¡± said Viona.


    The woman patiently took care of Haidar. Compressing, cleaning wounds to giving medicine to Haidar¡¯s wounds. Everything Viona does with great care.


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s done!¡± said Viona and then cleaned up all the equipment earlier. Storing it in its original ce then returned to Haidar.


    ¡°What exactly happened?¡± Viona asked. She was really still very curious as to why Haidar coulde home battered.


    ¡°I was beaten by people,¡± said Haidar casually.


    Viona narrowed her eyes. She folded her arms over her chest as she looked at Haidar inquiringly.


    ¡°Let me guess! You were beaten by the husband of the woman you like. Isn¡¯t that right?¡± guess Viona.


    Haidar suddenly turned to Viona. As if to say how did this woman know? Did the woman follow him?


    ¡°Hei! Don¡¯t tell me my guess was right?¡± And finally Haidar knew that Viona was just guessing. Look. Even she herself was surprised that his guess was correct.


    ¡°Wow! You¡¯re so pathetic, Haidar,¡± Viona sneered, shaking her head dramatically.


    ¡°If only we could manage where love will be anchored, I would choose a woman who has no rtionship with other men,¡± said Haidar no less dramatic.


    Even though he was caught red-handed, the man still acted cool there, making Viona roll her eyeszily. What¡¯s so hard about just admitting it? Basic Haidar.


    ¡°So the husband already knew you liked his wife and then he beat you to a pulp like this?¡± asked Viona to rify the situation.


    ¡°He knew from the start. Even I myself told him a few days ago,¡± said Haidar.


    ¡°What? Are you crazy admitting you like his wife in front of him?!¡± Viona really can¡¯t understand if Haidar can be like that. It¡¯s true what people say if love can make people do things beyond logic.


    ¡°That¡¯s because I know he never liked his wife. He married Hera just as a gimmick to make his family look perfect,¡± said Haidar without realizing Hera¡¯s name.


    ¡°Is that why her husband has another woman?¡± Viona asked remembering the woman Hera met a few days ago when she was going to see her.


    ¡°How do you know?¡±


    ¡°Because I¡¯ve already met Hera.¡±


    ¡°So the friend you mean is really Hera?¡±


    Viona nodded slowly. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m really curious to see firsthand what kind of woman you like.¡±


    ¡°Tsk! You stalker! Want to know other people¡¯s business,¡± Haidar snorted.


    ¡°Never mind. I don¡¯t care!¡± replied Viona not wanting to lose.


    ¡°Then how do you know if Hera¡¯s husband has another woman?¡± asked Haidar again.


    ¡°When I was going to meet Hera I saw her talking to a woman and the woman looked very annoyed at Hera,¡± replied Viona.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°I think they had a fight and the woman med Hera for the fight,¡± Viona exined.


    Haidar snorted in annoyance. ¡°Tsk! Even though she was Jayden¡¯s mistress but instead he acted like his wife. It¡¯s disgusting!¡±


    ¡°Then what are you going to do now, Haidar?¡± Viona asked.


    ¡°I will not give up so easily. I will get Hera no matter what,¡± said Haidar.


    Seeing all of Jayden¡¯s cunning made him unable to remain silent and let Hera get stuck with him. If Jayden could turn things around so easily, Haidar was sure he could do even more sadistic things.


    ***


    Bouquets lined up neatly at the Xavier family¡¯s funeral home. Dozens of people began to arrive to offer their condolences.


    ¡°Mama, never mind! Don¡¯t be like this, poor Papa,¡± Jayden coaxed to the mother who continued to cry while hugging her father¡¯s coffin. The woman looks so devastated by the loss of her husband forever.


    Countless times the woman had fainted and had to be carried by several people to the rest area. And now again Jane lost consciousness. Making Jayden have to bring his mother into the room. Ordered several maids to look after him while he greeted the guests who kept on arriving.


    Hera stared nkly at the figure of her father-inw ced on top of his coffin. Unknowingly, her tears fell. Really, Hera really lost the figure of her mother-inw. Maybe their rtionship wasn¡¯t as warm as the inws and daughter-inws out there, but all this time Elvis had always treated Hera well.


    Hera looked down to hide her sobs. Until someone suddenly dropped his head on Hera¡¯s shoulder making the woman look up again.


    ¡°Jayden?¡± Hera softly saw the man crying on her shoulder.


    ¡°Papa, Hera. My papa died, Hera ¡­¡± Jayden said sobbing. ¡°What should I do now? I lost my Papa,¡± Jayden said again and hugged Hera tightly while crying loudly.


    Hera might really hate Jayden but under these circumstances, she had to put her hatred aside. Jayden must have been devastated by the loss of his father. And indirectly Hera also took part in the fair there.


    If Elvis hadn¡¯t known about his divorcewsuit against Jayden, he wouldn¡¯t have fallen ill and died.


    Yes. It¡¯s all Hera¡¯s fault. It was he who made his father-inw die.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Jayden¡­ hiks¡­¡±N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    In the end Hera lost. She hugged Jayden back and cried together there taking the pain and tightness against their chests.


    It was not only Hera and Jayden who were lost in sadness but also several people who saw them. Their hearts ached to see how much both Hera and Jayden had lost.


    ¡°What should I do, Hera? Papa isn¡¯t dead right? It¡¯s just a joke right?¡± said Jayden breaking the hug and holding Hera¡¯s hand tightly with a confused face. Puffy eyes, pale lips and dark circles under the eyes. She don¡¯t know how long he¡¯s been crying.


    ¡°Jayden, calm down! You have to be patient for Mama¡¯s sake,¡± Hera said trying to strengthen Jayden.


    ¡°Hiks ¡­ but Papa, Hera. Why did he leave us so soon? Even though Mama and I still need him,¡± Jayden sobbed and hugged Hera again. Even closer than before. And Hera hugged Jayden just as tightly. Forget the fact that they hate each other.


    Because now they only have each other to support each other.


    To be continued¡­.

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    The cremation has taken ce. Hera and her family chose to go home first. Ara calls if Juan is crying hard looking for his mother which is why they have to leave there. No wonder Hera had been away too long to leave the child.


    Now Hera, Andrew and Jane are at the Xavier¡¯s mansion waiting for Jane and Jayden toe.


    It was so quiet that the owner of the house finally arrived. The three of them immediately stood up to greet Jayden and his mother. But who would have thought that the warm wee of Hera¡¯s family would actually be met with a hard p that Jane threw on Hera¡¯s left cheek.


    kk!!!


    Hera fell to the ground. She held his hot cheeks.


    ¡°How dare you show your face here after what you did to my family?!¡± shrieked Jane.


    Andrew and Anne helped Hera to her feet. While Jayden held back the mother who seemed to be attacking Hera again.


    ¡°What is this, Jane?¡± said Anne did not ept her daughter being treated like that.


    ¡°You¡¯re still asking?¡± Jane chuckled lightly. ¡°If your clueless daughter hadn¡¯t filed for Jayden¡¯s divorce, I wouldn¡¯t have lost my husband, you know?!¡± she said full of emotion while pointing at Hera who could only look down with tears streaming down her cheeks.


    ¡°You me my daughter for your husband¡¯s death? Does that make sense?¡± added Anne looking in disbelief.


    ¡°Of course! Whose fault is it again, huh?!¡±


    ¡°Watch your words, Jane! It¡¯s not my daughter¡¯s fault!¡±


    Between the two middle-aged women no one wanted to budge. And if it continues like this maybe a big problem will ur.


    ¡°IT¡¯S ENOUGH!¡± shouted Andrew which finally made the two women silent. He looked alter


    nately at Anne and Jane.


    ¡°Can¡¯t you guys appreciate thete Elvis a bit? We¡¯re in a state of mourning right now!¡± Andrew said making them all flinch.


    ¡°I know that Jane is very saddened by the departure of Mr. Elvis,¡± said Andrew, looking at Jane with pitying eyes. ¡°But should you me my daughter? This is destiny, Jane,¡± he continued trying to think realistically.


    Jane red at Andrew then chuckled sadly. ¡°Destiny? Have you forgotten, Mr. Andrew. Because of your daughter¡¯s one-sided decision, which you are so proud of, my husband fell ill and died!¡± said Jane, her eyes filled with tears. ¡°I¡¯m really regret for letting Jayden marry Hera.¡±


    No one ever thought that an arranged marriage that started with joy is now on the verge of destruction. Not only Hera and Jayden¡¯s marriage but also both sides of his family.


    Hera never thought that her decision would really hurt so many people. Even the father-inw to death. So it¡¯s not wrong if Jane med her. This all happened because of Hera¡¯s selfishness.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t forgotten, Jane. In fact, I¡¯m pretty sure Hera is very regret now for what she¡¯s done,¡± Andrew said in a trembling voice.


    ¡°Regrets are no longer any good. My husband won¡¯t be able toe back,¡± Jane said and hid her tears in Jayden¡¯s arms.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Really I¡¯m very sorry for what happened,¡± Andrew whispered.


    ¡°Dad, what are you doing?¡± asked Hera confused about her father¡¯s behavior.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Andrew, what are you doing?¡± Anne also asked and then approached her husband who was kneeling in front of Jane and Jayden.


    ¡°Dad,e on up! You don¡¯t have to do this!¡± said Hera trying to lift her father¡¯s body back to his feet.


    ¡°Then who will do it? You? Do you want to apologize to your husband and inws?¡± asked Andrew repeatedly making Hera¡¯s heart ache. Was there not a shred of trust left in his father¡¯s heart for him? Until he was willing to kneel in front of people who did not even respect them in the slightest.


    Hera closed her eyes tightly and knelt down in front of Jayden and his mother. Her heart didn¡¯t justify her doing something despicable like this. But she also couldn¡¯t justify her father doing it. For now, let Hera lower her ego a little.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Hera said quietly, lowering her head.


    They were all silent. Only Jane and Hera¡¯s sobs could be heard.


    ¡°I¡¯m really sorry. I really didn¡¯t want this to happen. But everything was against my will,¡± Hera whispered, looking up at Jane. ¡°Ma, I¡¯m sorry. Please forgive me!¡± please Hera very much.


    ¡°You ignorant woman!¡±


    ¡°ENOUGH MOTHER!¡± Jayden shouted as Jane was about to p Hera again. The man brought Hera to stand and Anne also helped Andrew to get up from there.


    ¡°Enough please,¡± Jayden whispered. ¡°Hera has apologized. Is that not enough to satisfy Mama?¡± Jayden asked.


    In fact, Jane also knew that everything she was doing now was in vain. What he did was nothing but an outlet for the suffocating pain in his chest.


    ¡°I know Mama misses Papa a lot. But will ming Hera make everything okay?¡± Jayden shook his head as if answering his own question. ¡°No, Ma. Precisely with us ming each other like this will destroy our family,¡± he added.


    Jayden stepped closer to his mother. He took her in his arms and rubbed her back gently. Jane cried loudly there taking all the tightness in her chest.


    After calming down enough, they broke the hug.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take Mama to the room first,¡± Jayden said to his inws and wife.


    Andrew nodded with a small smile. ¡°Yes, Jayden. Take your mother to rest.¡±


    ¡°You guys get some rest too. We must all be really tired,¡± Jayden said again before actually leaving.


    Andrew and Anne were escorted by the Jayden family¡¯s maid while Hera walked alone into Jayden¡¯s room where Juan was fast asleep.


    Hera took a deep breath as she closed her eyes. Her head was throbbing in pain so she had to give a little gentle massage on her temples.


    ¡°Satisfied with what you did, Hera?¡±


    The deep voice made Hera open her eyes. Turn towards the source of the sound.


    ¡°What do you mean, Jayden?¡± asked Hera confused. Wasn¡¯t it Jayden who said that if everything was enough, why did he bring it up again?


    Jayden chuckled making Hera even more confused. ¡°You¡¯re asking when you really understand what I mean. But it¡¯s okay because your acting today was quite satisfactory. So, I¡¯ll consider it a bit.¡±


    ¡°W¨Cwhat?¡± Hera stuttered when she asked. And finally she understood. All the sadness, pain and even crying that Jayden showed today was just a y.


    ¡®Oh my God. Why would I be stuck with a demon like Jayden?¡¯


    To be continued¡­.

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    The atmosphere was so noisy in the ICU room where Elvis was being treated. A few moments ago, the middle-aged man was dered to be fine allowing the family to breathe a sigh of relief but now his situation is even worse.


    Jane hugged Jayden tightly, unable to see her husband struggling between life and death. Seeing that some of the doctors who treated him were getting overwhelmed, Jayden believed that his father might not be helped.


    But isn¡¯t that great? Yes. That¡¯s exactly what Jayden expected.


    Since his father was sick Jayden never cared one bit. Even if the man dies, the one who is the happiest is Jayden. Because another obstacle to his n disappeared from the face of the earth. All the care that he has shown so far is only a backstage.


    And sure enough. Elvis finally breathed hisst.


    ¡°Elvis! No! You can¡¯t leave me like this! No¡­ honey! Please wake up¡­ Hiks!¡± Jane was hysterical when the doctor allowed her to see Elvis¡¯s lifeless body.


    While Jane was sobbing there, Jayden smiled triumphantly at Elvis¡¯ body. But it onlysted a few moments. When he saw the doctors return quickly Jayden changed his expression to crying loudly with his mother.


    ¡®You did a good job, Papa. Thank you very much.¡¯ Jayden thought as he pretended to cry.


    And as a token of his gratitude, Jayden hosted avish funeral for his father.


    The man in the ck suit looked straight at the figure of Elvis that was on top of the coffin.


    ¡°I hope you like this party I made, Papa,¡± Jayden muttered with a faint smile. He had been quite tired of crying for almost a day. Even his eyes were puffy with dark circles under them. The man¡¯s lips were already very pale.


    ¡°Perfect,¡± said Jayden, seeing his reflection in the ss he was holding. He really looks like a son who was devastated by the loss of his father.


    So now before the guests arrived and Jayden had to pretend to cry again, he wanted to celebrate himself first.


    Because there was still one more thing he had to do to perfect all his ns.


    Hera Altezza.


    The woman who was approaching him with Andrew and Anne. He had to trick the woman too to get into his game. Jayden quickly changed his expression.


    ¡°You¡¯re the patient one, son,¡± Andrew said hugging Jayden tightly.


    ¡°Yes, Dad,¡± Jayden said quietly.


    A y so perfect that it fooled everyone. Including Hera. Even when Jayden dropped his head on the woman¡¯s shoulder, she didn¡¯t push his at all. Hera instead carried Jayden in her arms.


    Jayden could guess. Hera must be ming herself because she was indirectly the cause of her father¡¯s illness and death.


    Not only Jayden who thinks so but Jane, the mother also thinks so.


    Should Jayden apud that all his ns went smoothly?


    Especially when Jane pped Hera, Jayden¡¯s heart jumped for joy. It doesn¡¯t end there. Hera even knelt down in front of Jayden and his mother made Jayden feel like he was above the clouds.


    He really didn¡¯t want a rare moment like this to pass quickly. But it can¡¯t be helped Jayden is getting fed up and wants to end it immediately.


    ¡°Aish! My eyes are sore from crying too much,¡± Jayden grumbled as he walked towards the room after escorting his mother to her room.


    When he opened the door, he saw Hera sitting on the edge of the bed with her back to him.


    ¡°Satisfied with what you did, Hera?¡± he said making Hera turn around.


    ¡°What do you mean, Jayden?¡±


    Jayden chuckled. Laughing at how innocent she was that he could trick her so many times.


    ¡°You¡¯re asking when you really understand what I mean. But that¡¯s okay because your acting today was quite satisfactory. So, I will consider it a little,¡± said Jayden.


    ¡°W¨Cwhat?¡±


    Seeing the look in Hera¡¯s eyes that changed, Jayden was sure that the woman had now realized that Jayden had tricked her again.


    ¡°What did you say? Acting?¡± Hera¡¯s voice trembled with anger. ¡°So this was all part of your n, Jayden?!¡± shouted Hera clenching her hands.


    Hera walked over to Jayden wanting to drop a p on the cheek but the man was stronger and Hera was too tired to make her easily caught by Jayden.


    ¡°Akh!¡± groaned Hera as Jayden locked her hands behind her back and the man stood behind her.


    ¡°You¡¯re the one who wanted to y with me first, Hera,¡± Jayden whispered right in Hera¡¯s ear making the woman¡¯s hairs grow.


    ¡°You bastard!¡± Hera cursed trying to free herself but it only made her hand hurt even more.


    ¡°Ah!!!¡±


    ¡°You should just shut up. There¡¯s no need to do anything. After all, you can never get away from me,¡± Jayden said ending with augh that sounded terrible.


    ¡°Now do you see the consequences of your actions?¡± said Jayden pushing Hera so hard that she fell to the floor. She don¡¯t know what hit her calf until fresh blood came out of it.


    Jayden lowered his head and pulled Hera¡¯s chin to look straight into her sharp eagle eyes. He gripped the woman¡¯s jaw tightly.


    ¡°You got everyone involved in this. And if you just stay quiet we can sort it out, honey,¡± Jayden said with a crooked smile.


    ¡°You¡¯re a devil, Jayden,¡± said Hera.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take that as apliment,¡± Jayden replied, smiling proudly and removing his hand from Hera¡¯s jaw.


    Jayden walked around Hera¡¯s body. ¡°We¡¯ll see. One by one the people you love will leave you, if you keep fighting me,¡± Jayden said again.


    Hera looked at him with hatred. Jayden had really shown his true self now.


    ¡°So think about it! Their fate is in your hands.¡± Jayden stepped away from Hera. ¡°Are you going to keep your ego going against me or just shut up and enjoy the show,¡± Jayden said then disappeared behind the white door.


    Hera wept bitterly there. Regret. Not only because she met Jayden but because she once loved Jayden.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Demon hearted man.


    To be continued¡­..

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    The ck car was parked epically in the yard of Elena¡¯s house. The woman who was sitting on the sofa got up from her seat to greet the arrival of a man she had not seen for several days.


    ¡°Hi darling!¡± Jayden said as soon as he entered through the main door.


    Elena just smiled not saying anything and immediately hugged Jayden very tightly.


    ¡°I missed you, Jayden,¡± Elena whispered in the man¡¯s arms.


    ¡°I miss you too, honey,¡± Jayden replied, hugging his girlfriend no less tightly as if they didn¡¯t want to let her go again. He even gave Elena a few kisses on the top of her head.


    ¡°How are you? You¡¯re all right?¡± Jayden asked leading Elena to sit on the sofa.


    They sat side by side, looking at each other.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Elena replied. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t that be a more appropriate question for me to ask you? Considering you just lost your father,¡± she continued stacking her hands with Jayden.


    Jayden snorted softly. ¡°I don¡¯t even care at all whether the old man wants to die or not,¡± Jayden said in a very harsh tone.


    Elena took a deep breath. Leaning her body on the sofa looking towards the front. The is uncertain, just staring nkly.


    ¡°You know everything about me but I know absolutely nothing about you¡­.¡± Elena chuckled sadly. ¡°Isn¡¯t that unfair, Jayden?¡±


    Jayden had expected that sooner orter a question like this woulde out of Elena¡¯s mouth.


    ¡°I think that¡¯s very fair, Elena,¡± Jayden replied.


    ¡°What?¡± Elena looked up in disbelief.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    Jayden took both of Elena¡¯s hands. He gripped it tightly as he looked deeply at the woman.


    ¡°Do you remember my promise to you?¡± Jayden asked to which Elena nodded.


    ¡°I promise to make you happy, fill your days withughter and never hurt you.¡±


    ¡°Then what does that have to do with me knowing about you?¡±


    ¡°Because it means we¡¯ll be reminiscing about the past that hurts again. And I don¡¯t want to see you sad again, Elena,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°But, Jayden¡ª¡±


    Jayden¡¯s brief peck on Elena¡¯s thin lips made the woman shut up.


    ¡°I beg you not to bring up the past again. The time for us to be happy together is near, honey,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Elena¡¯s eyes lit up.


    ¡°Sure, honey. So you don¡¯t have to think about anything else. Got it!¡± Jayden said then took Elena in his arms.


    ¡°Does that mean you¡¯ll be divorcing Hera soon?¡± asked Elena hopefully.


    Jayden did not immediately answer because he was confused about whether he would really divorce Hera. He was hesitant and reluctant to let her go but Jayden didn¡¯t know why.


    Revenge? He don¡¯t know, Jayden had a hard time telling them apart. Was he really holding Hera for revenge or was there some other reason. Because Jayden didn¡¯t want to be separated from Hera.


    ¡°Jayden, why are you silent?¡± asked Elena breaking the hug to look at Jayden.


    Jayden who woke up from his long daydream, shook his head quickly. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m hungry. Have you prepared food?¡± he asked trying to change the subject.


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve prepared it,¡± said Elena with a look that Jayden had difficulty understanding. Jayden thought she would continue to demand answers but she didn¡¯t. Thank goodness Jayden didn¡¯t want to argue with Elena. Not even thatst time Jayden apologized and just left Elena¡¯s house.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll take a shower first,¡± Jayden said then left.


    ***


    Jayden and Elena ate in a very quiet atmosphere. There was no conversation that made Jayden a little confused. Elena is so quiet like this.


    ¡°Elena, are you okay?¡± Jayden asked looking at the back of Elena who was busy clearing their used tes and cing them on the sink.


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯m fine,¡± said Elena.


    This woman is not a very good liar. Jayden knew if there was something the woman was thinking. He then got up from his seat and walked over to Elena.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re not okay. Don¡¯t lie to me,¡± Jayden said after sessfully wrapping his arms around Elena¡¯s slender waist. Hug her from behind.


    There was a heavy sigh from the woman¡¯s lips, which made Jayden even more sure that Elena was in trouble but was reluctant to talk. And Jayden couldn¡¯t have forced it. Take sure Elena will tell you everything when she¡¯s really ready.


    ¡°Okay if you still don¡¯t want to tell me. But don¡¯t be sad like this it hurts my heart to see it,¡± Jayden said then kissed Elena¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡®My heart hurts even more, Jayden.¡¯ Elena whispered in her heart with her eyelids already heating up.


    ***


    Elena sipped the wine in her ss impatiently. She didn¡¯t care at all about the heat and dizziness that started to attack her. She continued to sip the alcoholic drink without any intention of stopping.


    ¡°Maybe Jayden is getting tired of you.¡±


    Hera¡¯s words kept echoing in Elena¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Aarrrgghhh!!!¡± Elena shouted throwing the ss in her hand on the floor, shattering it.


    ¡°N-no. Jayden can¡¯t possibly be bored with me. He loves me very much,¡± said Elena frustrated that she even looked like a crazy person because of her very messed up appearance.


    ¡°Remember, Elena. You can¡¯t trust Hera. That woman is cunning. This must be her n to get me to leave Jayden. Yeah¡­ that¡¯s how it is,¡± Elena reassured herself though doubting it still bothered her.


    She nced at the clock on the wall. Soon Jayden would be home. Elena couldn¡¯t look like that because Jayden would be disgusted by it. Elena quickly cleaned herself up. She¡¯s like an insane person. Wearing very sexy clothes and applying thick make-up like going to a party.


    All that he did to wee Jayden.


    ¡°Jayden can¡¯t possibly refuse me. I am his life. He can¡¯t be separated from me. Yes, Elena. You are everything to Jayden,¡± said Elena looking confidently at her reflection in the mirror.


    As a finishing touch to her fabulous look, Elena sprayed the perfume Jayden had bought for her. Inhaling in the sweet and intoxicating aroma of the perfume before leaving.


    Elena nced back at the clock on the wall. The smile that was originally etched on his face faded. Jayden should have arrived by now but why hasn¡¯t that man shown his existence yet?


    Trying to think positive, Elena picked up the phone and pressed the call button on Jayden¡¯s number. But again she was disappointed because the number he called was not active.


    Elena¡¯s bones felt weak and she fell to the ground. Her chest tightened until finally the tears she had been holding back came out so hard.


    ¡°Are you really tired of me?¡±


    To be continued¡­.

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    Days passed, Elena had yet to hear from Jayden. In fact she knew where the man was now.


    Where else if not at Hera¡¯s house. The woman she hated so much. But Elena didn¡¯t want to add to her pain bying there and seeing Jayden with Hera. At least if she didn¡¯t see it in person Elena could think they weren¡¯t together.


    Very stupid isn¡¯t it?


    Yes. Elena was really stupid for loving Jayden too much. Until she could no longer think properly.


    A few dayster Elena got word that Jayden¡¯s father had been hospitalized. It was then that Elena finally couldn¡¯t hold herself back anymore. She was determined toe to the hospital to see Jayden. She must have really needed her presence right now.


    But what Elena saw there made her rush off.


    ¡°No¡­ I didn¡¯t see anything,¡± Elena whispered in a trembling voice. She immediately held a taxi to take her home.


    The woman was curled up with a violent shaking body on the bed. Her temples and hands were sweating coldly. Truly what she had just witnessed scared Elena to death.


    ¡°No, I didn¡¯t see it. Get out of my mind!¡± Elena shrieked, hitting herself on the head.


    But instead of disappearing, the memory haunts her even more. Elena never expected to see such a thing. Really. If only she had known she definitely wouldn¡¯t havee there.


    What Elena saw really messed with her mind.


    ¡°Dad, can you hear me?¡± Jayden asked as soon as Elena stood at the door of the ICU room where Elvis was being cared for. The door was slightly ajar allowing Elena to hear the conversation inside. Her hand was already on the door handle but stopped when she heard Jayden¡¯s voice again.


    ¡°Ah, dammit! Why are you still alive too, huh?¡± Jayden cursed making Elena¡¯s eyes widen perfectly. What did the man just say? Elena heard wrong right?


    ¡°You should have just died,¡± Jayden said again. ¡°But it¡¯s okay. At least I can beat Haidar and teach Hera a little lesson for daring to fight me,¡± said Jayden now smiling.


    Elena¡¯s hands suddenly trembled. Now she was sure she had heard right. Jayden really wanted his father dead. Elena should have left right then and there but instead she just stood there silently.


    Jayden brought his face closer to his father who was looking at him with anger. But what can he do when the hospital medical device is fiercely stuck in his body.


    Elvis wondered why he couldn¡¯t move an inch? Even though he had no history of a disease that could make him paralyzed like this.


    ¡°Why? You want to move your body?¡± Jayden asked chuckling as he watched his father struggle to move.


    ¡°It¡¯s useless. Because you¡¯ll never be able to move again, you old bastard!¡±


    Elena¡¯s voice tightened in her throat when she heard Jayden swear at his father. What¡¯s really going on here?


    ¡°Now your job is done,¡± Jayden said taking out a syringe and injecting it into the IV that was running through Elvis¡¯s body. ¡°This is yourst assignment. Goodbye.¡±


    After saying that, Elvis¡¯ body convulsed and a satisfiedugh came from Jayden¡¯s mouth.


    Elena covered her own mouth then ran from there. She had just witnessed a murdermitted by the man she loved so much.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t see it. I didn¡¯t see it!¡± said Elena over and over again, closing her eyes tightly. Hoping when she wakes up what happened was just a dream.


    But as the morning approached, Elena was pped with reality. What happenedst night was not a dream. Right now she was standing in front of the Xavier family funeral home. The wreaths lined up with Elvis¡¯s name left Elena unable to say anything else.


    The man really died because of Jayden.


    The woman in a long ck dress walked slowly into the building. Her brown irises saw Jayden and Hera embracing each other in front of Elvis¡¯ coffin. Elena¡¯s stomach felt queasy when she saw Jayden sobbing there. She had to close her mouth.


    Elena couldn¡¯t take it anymore to see the scene that really made her suffocate. She then ran out of the house to the nearest toilet. Vomited all the contents of her stomach that felt churned.


    Elena sat limply, hugging her own knees to muffle the tears.


    ¡®Oh my God, how could Jayden do such a heinous thing? Then he cried loudly as if he was so lost.¡¯ Elena screamed.


    Then now that vile man was hugging Elena from behind. There was a fear she was trying to hide. But Elena couldn¡¯t lie nor did she miss Jayden so much. The reason why she greeted Jayden so warmly as if nothing had happened.


    Even though Elena had wanted to find out why Jayden killed his father, her n failed. Jayden didn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡°I¡¯m really fine. Just a little tired,¡± said Elena trying to act casual so Jayden wouldn¡¯t be suspicious anymore.


    Jayden then turned Elena¡¯s body. He pulled her chin up to look at him.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Elena,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°What for?¡±


    ¡°For our fight a few days ago. I¡¯m really really sorry for yelling at you. But my mind was really messed up so I¡ª¡±


    ¡°Shhh!¡± Elena ced her finger on Jayden¡¯s lips with a gentle smile.


    ¡°I¡¯ve forgotten about it. So you don¡¯t have to feel guilty anymore, hmm?¡± said Elena.


    Jayden smiled sweetly and hugged Elena.


    ¡°Thanks, honey. I love you so much,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°I love you too, Jayden,¡± Elena replied.


    Yes. That¡¯s true. Elena loved Jayden so much that she no longer cared about the crimes he hadmitted. Maybe she was afraid of Jayden but to her what she saw that night was just an ident that she had to forget.


    As Elena said that night. ¡°I didn¡¯t see anything.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

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    ¡°Good morning sir!¡± said Ridwan seeing the boss enter the lobby of Pratama Corp.


    ¡°Morning!¡± Haidar replied briefly. ¡°Have you found what I wanted?¡± asked Haidar then, walking hand in hand towards his room.


    ¡°Yes, sir. And I¡¯m sure you will be very surprised by what I get,¡± said Ridwan making Haidar smile slightly not showing a row of neat teeth.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Haidar raised an eyebrow.


    Ridwan nodded his head in response.


    ¡°Then I can¡¯t wait to read it,¡± said Haidar as the elevator door opened. They only had to walk a few meters and arrived at Haidar¡¯s room.


    Ridwan put the file he had been holding on to Haidar¡¯s desk. Meanwhile, Haidar hung his coat first, leaving only a vest and shirt tight enough to reveal the man¡¯s body shape.


    The man sat in his oversized chair, took the file that Ridwan had ced and read it.


    At first Haidar looked normal, but when he found something odd, his narrow eyes widened. He looked at Ridwan as if to ask if what he read was really true.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I say that Mr. Haidar would be surprised by what I got?¡± said Ridwan.


    ¡°Wow! Is this really true?¡± Heydar still couldn¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°Of course, sir. I¡¯ve checked the truth,¡± replied Ridwan.


    Haidar nodded slowly. The facts that he had just read were extremely favorable to his side. Even the man couldn¡¯t hide his happiness. The smile that was originally thin grew wider.


    ¡°Good job, Ridwan. You are indeed the most reliable,¡± said Haidar making the man really ttered.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Thank you very much, sir. I would be happy if I could help you get a candidate for Mrs Pratama,¡± said Ridwan teasing Haidar instead.


    ¡°Yes! You are very smart to make me blush,¡± said Haidar awkwardly. Invitingughter between them.


    ¡°And now nothing will stop me from getting Hera.¡±


    ***


    The man in a white shirtbined with ck pants slowly poured juice into two sses of his customers. Don¡¯t forget to smile sweetly before leaving them.


    The soothing music of jazz apanied their meal. Hera and Haidar.


    This afternoon, Haidar called Hera and said that he had something important to say to the woman and that it had to do with Jayden. So they met at a restaurant which Hera thought was quite luxurious. Moreover, Haidar ordered a special VIP room for them.


    ¡°How are you, Hera?¡± asked Haidar as their conversation starter. Not seeing her for a few days made him miss Hera so much.


    ¡°I can¡¯t say I¡¯m fine,¡± Hera replied making the man look at her. The woman didn¡¯t lie. She looked pale which made Haidar worried.


    ¡°Oh yes, I got news that Mr. Elvis Xavier died. It must be very hard for you, especially the night before there was a problem too,¡± said Haidar.


    Until now, whenever Haidar remembers that incident his blood boils hard. Damn it Jayden even ndered him and Hera who had an affair. Even though Haidar had worked hard to build a good rtionship with Andrew, Hera¡¯s father. But Jayden ruined it all.


    In Andrew¡¯s eyes now Haidar is just a man who ruined his daughter¡¯s household. And Haidar could not ept that. He would fix it and get his name back in front of Andrew.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Haidar. Because of me you got into trouble with my family and Jayden,¡± said Hera feeling bad. Really these few days she was very worried about Haidar¡¯s condition but she couldn¡¯t contact her either because Jayden¡¯s usations could be stronger.


    Tonight alone Hera agreed to meet with Haidar with the excuse of meeting friends. Hera could only hope that her meeting with Haidar this time would not cause any more problems.


    ¡°I was the one who got myself into this in the first ce, Hera.¡±


    Hera, who was originally looking down, looked up. What the woman saw for the first time was Haidar¡¯s charming smile.


    ¡°So you don¡¯t have to me yourself. Because it makes me want to make you mine even more,¡± said Haidar.


    ¡°I take it as a piece,¡± added Hera, raising her ss inviting Haidar to toast.


    ¡°So what do you want to tell me, Haidar?¡± asked Hera after gulping down half of the juice.


    ¡°Before you got married, did you find out everything about Jayden first? I was afraid if you knew about this,¡± said Haidar.


    Hera¡¯s brow furrowed in confusion. ¡°We got married because of an arranged marriage so I don¡¯t know Jayden at all like any potential wife out there,¡± replied Hera with a faint shrug.


    ¡°So you don¡¯t know that Jayden isn¡¯t Mr. Elvis and Mrs. Jane¡¯s biological son?¡±


    Hera¡¯s eyes widened. Her mouth was slightly open. It was really shocking news for Hera.


    ¡°From your reaction I can guess if you don¡¯t know about this,¡± Haidar continued, cutting the meat in front of him and eating it.


    ¡°Are you serious? Jayden isn¡¯t a son of the Xavier family?¡± Hera still couldn¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°Of course. My personal secretary has checked everything. Even I know that Jayden was adopted from an orphanage when he was ten years old,¡± Haidar exined.


    ¡°So this is the reason why Jayden didn¡¯t feel lost at his father¡¯s funeral,¡± Hera muttered. Now the question is answered why Jayden doesn¡¯t care about Elvis at all, it¡¯s because they don¡¯t have blood ties.


    However, it was Elvis and Jane who raised Jayden. Still, Jayden shouldn¡¯t have behaved like that.


    ¡°What did you say, Hera? Jayden didn¡¯t feel lost when his father died?¡± asked Haidar hearing Hera¡¯s faint words.


    ¡°Yes, Haidar. And now I know why he is like that,¡± answered Hera.


    But Haidar still looks thoughtful. He don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on in that guy¡¯s mind. Until Hera had to call him several times to wake him from his daydream.


    ¡°What do you think?¡± asked Hera.


    Haidar fake smile there. ¡°Nothing,¡± he replied. ¡°Then what are you nning now?¡±


    ¡°This information from you is more than enough for me, Haidar. Thank you very much,¡± said Hera, smiling sweetly.


    Oh shit! If only Haidar had not forgotten their status, the man might have approached Hera and kissed her.


    Hera¡¯s thin pink lips made Haidar sometimes not focus when talking to the woman.


    ¡®I don¡¯t know how long I can endure it?¡¯


    To be continued¡­.

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    The noise of arge engine working to destroy the building in front of him did not stop Jayden from getting down while looking around the ce.


    Construction at tha Center has started today. Jayden had be the full owner of the ce. The man gave a satisfied smile. Now nothing can stop him from achieving his dream. No one will ever be able to insult or be a ve. Jayden had gotten rid of them all.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go back to the office!¡± Jayden said to Roy after being satisfied with the tour.


    ¡°Okay sir!¡± replied Roy, trailing behind the well-built and burly man.


    After arriving there Jayden immediately sat himself in his oversized chair. He really couldn¡¯t hide his happiness until the smile that was etched on his face never faded.


    ¡°Sorry, Mr. Jayden. This is a file from several interior designpanies that you asked for,¡± said Roy, giving Jayden some files.


    ¡°Is that all?¡± Jayden asked epting the file.


    ¡°Yes sir!¡±


    ¡°Okay. You cane out,¡± Jayden said, waving his finger as a signal for the man toe out. Jayden took his own time to choose which design was the most suitable for his luxury apartment.


    ¡°So good. I can¡¯t even decide,¡± Jayden muttered after looking at some of the files. ¡°I¡¯d better ask Elena¡¯s opinion,¡± he mumbled again picking up the cell phone he¡¯d put in his coat pocket.


    ¡°Hello, honey. What are you doing?¡± Jayden asked withra still looking at the files in his hands.


    ¡°I¡¯m outside,¡± replied Elena on the other end.


    Jayden¡¯s brow furrowed. ¡°Buying groceries?¡±


    ¡°No. I met an old friend.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know her. What¡¯s wrong, by the way, Jay?¡± asked Elena then.


    ¡°Could youe over to mypany? I need your opinion, honey,¡± Jayden said, whining like a child.


    ¡°Sorry, Jay. But I can¡¯t,¡± Elena refused after a moment of silence. As if considering Jayden¡¯s request.


    ¡°Why?¡± Suddenly Elena refused.


    ¡°I still have to be here with my friend. We have something important to talk about. I¡¯m sorry, Jay. I¡¯m hanging up the phone. See youter!¡± said Elena ended the call unterally.


    ¡°Hei! Elena! Hello!¡±


    Toote. The connection has been cut. Jayden called Elena¡¯s number again but the number was no longer active. He don¡¯t know why he got suspicious.


    ¡°Who¡¯s the old friend Elena met?¡± mumbled Jayden.


    Jayden didn¡¯t want to be burdened with curiosity like this, so he immediately asked Roy toe in to see him.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, sir?¡± asked Roy.


    ¡°Please find out where Elena is now. And who she met,¡± Jayden ordered.


    ¡°Okay sir!¡± Roy replied then left from there.


    ¡°You want to keep a secret from me, Elena?¡± Jayden snorted. ¡°I won¡¯t allow it.¡±


    ***


    Lunchtime had passed but Roy had yet to report to Jayden about what Elena was doing.


    ¡°Shit! Where¡¯s that guy? Why hasn¡¯t he told you yet?¡± Jayden snorted in annoyance as he violently threw the file that was in his hand.


    Ddrrttt¡­.


    The phone that was on Jayden¡¯s desk vibrated indicating that a message notification hade in.


    Jayden immediately opened the message which turned out to be from Roy. The man sent a photo of Elena in a sauna. She seemed to be talking with a woman that Jayden didn¡¯t know who.


    Not long after, his phone vibrated again as a call came from Roy.


    ¡°Hello, Roy!¡±


    ¡°Hello, Mr. Jayden. Miss Elena didn¡¯t do anything. She just did what a woman usually does to pamper herself. I think Miss Elena is just feeling bored, sir,¡± exined Roy.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Somehow Jayden still couldn¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure, sir. Because since following her, she only went to restaurants, shopping centers and ended up in the sauna,¡± said Roy.


    Jayden exhaled slowly. Looks like he¡¯s just too possessive. Maybe Elena just needed some time to herself.


    ¡°Okay. You can go back to the office,¡± Jayden said and then hung up after hearing Roy agree to his order.


    Jayden went back to his work not wanting to think about Elena anymore. Besides, there¡¯s nothing to worry about.


    It was time to go home and Jayden had parked the car in Elena¡¯s yard. He walked quickly into the house.


    When he got there he could see that Elena was busy in the kitchen. It can be smelled from the smell of cooking which is very tempting.


    ¡°Are you home yet?¡± asked Elena seeing Jayden¡¯s figure approaching her.


    ¡°Just now,¡± Jayden replied curtly.


    ¡°Want to go straight to dinner?¡± asked Elena smiling sweetly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll clean myself first,¡± Jayden said but before he left he managed to steal a peck on Elena¡¯s cheek surprising her. Butughed afterwards. Sometimes the grown man makes it hard for him to think about being spoiled.


    It didn¡¯t take long for Jayden to return with a white t-shirtbined with loose ck trousers.


    ¡°Did you have fun today?¡± Jayden asked as he watched Elena get food for him.


    Elena looked at the man. ¡°You¡¯re spying on me?¡± guess the original Elena.


    ¡°No. Didn¡¯t you say you were going to talk about something important with your friend?¡± Jayden said evasively.


    ¡°Yeah. We talked about it while having fun. Eating, shopping and a sauna. You know I haven¡¯t done anything like that in a long time?¡± Elena said with a faint smile.


    Jayden tugged at Elena¡¯s waist so she could drop her head right on the woman¡¯s t stomach.


    ¡°Just do what you want to do. As long as it makes you happy,¡± Jayden whispered and looked up. ¡°But don¡¯t let it be because you¡¯re busy having fun with your friends that you forget about me,¡± Jayden continued pursing his lips.


    Elena chuckled at Jayden¡¯s really adorable behavior.


    ¡°That¡¯s impossible, Jayden. You¡¯re my everything. You¡¯re my life,¡± Elena said, taking both of Jayden¡¯s faces.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    ¡°I know,¡± Jayden said, hugging Elena tightly again.


    After dinner they continued to rx while watching television. Jayden had deliberately brought the file on the interior design earlier so Elena could see it.


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Jayden asked.


    ¡°Wow! This is so beautiful, Jay. I can¡¯t really choose. Everything looks so awesome,¡± said Elena confused.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that right? I¡¯m also confused myself that¡¯s why I¡¯m asking you,¡± Jayden said resting his head on Elena¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll take a closer look and I¡¯ll help you choose,¡± said Elena, not wanting to make her lover¡¯s spirit fade.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting,¡± Jayden added, snuggling into his position so he could fall asleep.


    However, everything was interrupted when the phone vibrated instead. The name of the father-inw is clearly disyed.


    Jayden and Elena looked at each other.


    ¡°Hello, dad!¡± said Jayden putting the phone to his ear.


    ¡°Jayden, are you with Hera now?¡± Andrew asked.


    Jayden looked at Elena first before replying, ¡°Yeah. What¡¯s wrong, Dad?¡±


    ¡°Come with Hera tomorrow. I have something I want to talk to you about.¡±


    To be continued¡­..

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    The sun had appeared and Jayden was neatly in his ck t-shirt and cloth pants. Putting on a leather jacket and then approached Elena who was still fast asleep on the bed.


    The woman seemed very exhausted from having to serve Jayden all night. The man just smiled sweetly and kissed the top of his lover¡¯s head briefly.


    ¡°I love you,¡± Jayden whispered and then left to quickly head to his and Hera¡¯s residence.


    When Jayden get there. A warm sight immediately greeted him. Where Hera is ying with Juan. He was so busy with his work that he forgot that he had to spend time with his son.


    ¡°Hi, son. I really miss you,¡± said Jayden carrying Juan in his arms. Gift the child¡¯s plump cheeks with a few longing kisses.


    Hera just stared in silence without any reaction. The woman prefers to go from there. So sick of seeing that man¡¯s face.


    ¡°Dad told us to go to his house today. Did you know?¡± Jayden asked making Hera stop.


    ¡°No,¡± she answered simply.


    ¡°Then he just called me,¡± Jayden mumbled a little. ¡°Then get ready. We¡¯re going to see Dad today. I think he¡¯ll tell you to cancel our divorce,¡± Jayden said, making Hera¡¯s hands clench tightly into fists.


    But Hera controlled her emotions as best she could by taking a deep breath and then replied, ¡°Okay.¡± Then Hera left.


    Get ready as her husband ordered.


    On the way the smile never faded from Jayden¡¯s face because today his fight with Hera would end where he was the victor as he had nned.


    He turned to Hera who was sitting beside him. Staring straight ahead. While Juan was in the back seat with Ara, his nanny.


    But even though he feels he has won, Jayden is a little strange, has Hera really given up? Even though the woman wanted to divorce him so much that she asked for Haidar¡¯s help.


    A very reckless decision because it was in Jayden¡¯s favor. Where he could keep his good name in front of his family and Hera¡¯s family by distorting the facts.


    Jayden was sure that today his father-inw asked him toe because he wanted to beg Jayden not to divorce Hera.


    Of course Jayden would grant that request with some conditions he had thought of.


    When he got there he was warmly greeted by Anne. They went straight to the living room where Andrew was waiting.


    ¡°Ara, please take Juan to the room,¡± Hera asked Ara.


    ¡°Okay, Madam Hera,¡± said Ara, rushing to Hera¡¯s room.


    Leaving Hera, Jayden, Anne and Andrew in the room. Silence greeted because neither of them made a sound.


    There was a heavy sigh before Andrew spoke.


    ¡°Jayden¡­¡± Andrew called softly making the caller turn to look at him.


    ¡°Yes, Dad,¡± Jayden said.


    They stared at each other for quite a while. Jayden could not guess what his inws would say. His gaze was nk. But he hoped that what woulde out of the middle-aged man¡¯s mouth was what he wanted.


    ¡°Immediately divorce Hera!¡±


    Wait?


    What?


    ***


    ¡°I want to see you.¡±


    One sentence that made the long-haired woman sit in front of Hera. The woman had a sour face that did not like meeting Hera. Actually Hera was like that but fate had made them meet more oftentely.


    ¡°What did I call me here for?¡± she asked in her trademark cold tone.


    Hera even gave a smile that made the woman roll her eyeszily.


    ¡°How is your rtionship with Jayden? Are you all right, Elena?¡± asked Hera.


    ¡°What¡¯s your business?¡± They threw questions at each other without an answer.


    ¡°Nothing. I just thought that your rtionship is still not okay because Jayden keepsing back to my house,¡± Hera replied with a very calm expression.


    ¡°Tsk! Bullshit! Are you trying to annoy me, Hera?¡± Elena chuckled lightly. ¡°Sorry, but that won¡¯t work at all. I already know how to y you,¡± she said standing up from there intending to leave Hera but failed when the woman raised her voice again.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    ¡°I saw you at my father-inw¡¯s funeral.¡±


    Elena turned to Hera. Unlucky! She thought Hera didn¡¯t see her that day because she was sobbing with Jayden.


    ¡°It must be very difficult for you. Your lover is in a state of mourning but he is with me, hugging me even that night we slept together,¡± said Hera. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t he be with you?¡± she said in a whisper again.


    Elena was still unmoved and reluctant to sit there.


    ¡°I don¡¯t mean to influence you or anything, but I have a feeling that Jayden would never want to divorce me.¡±


    It¡¯s enough. Elena¡¯s patience is running out. She red at Hera there like she wanted to kill the woman.


    ¡°You know, if I had filed for divorce from him. But he always used various ways to prevent the divorce from happening. Even on a rainy night, Jayden came to me, kissed me so brutally that we almost did.¡±


    ¡°Watch your words, Hera! Jayden couldn¡¯t havee to you,¡± said Elena gritting her teeth.


    Hera had guessed that Elena couldn¡¯t just believe it. But she had prepared everything. Hera took out her cell phone and showed her the photo of Jayden that she had taken that night.


    Elena looked at phone with an angry and annoyed look. She even gripped Hera¡¯s phone tightly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think Jayden is really tired of you and wants to stay with me?¡±


    Hera whispered softly to Elena. She could see how angry the woman was. Her reddened eyes and clenched jaw. Elena was about to raise her hand to give Hera a p but was immediately restrained by the woman with shoulder-length hair.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to, Elena. I have no intention of going back to Jayden either,¡± said Hera, turning her warm gaze to cold and sharp. ¡°You can have it all . . . as long as you help me.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re trying to make a deal with me?¡± Elena smiled crookedly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Hera. But I have no intention of helping you. I trust Jayden. I know him best. He loves me very much,¡± she said, throwing Hera¡¯s hand away. Elena is still on her feet and hasplete trust in Jayden. Although maybe it¡¯s notpletely anymore.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Hera raised an eyebrow.


    ¡°Of course,¡± replied Elena without hesitation.


    ¡°So you know Jayden isn¡¯t the real son of the Xavier Family?¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


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    ¡°So you know Jayden isn¡¯t the real son of the Xavier Family?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Elena rolled her eyes in surprise.


    ¡°From your expression I can tell you don¡¯t know about this,¡± Hera said exactly what Haidar said when he told her too.


    In the end Elena returned to her seat. How could it be that he didn¡¯t know such a big thing but Hera knew it?


    ¡°See? Jayden even kept this secret from you but not from me. He told me, Elena. I wasn¡¯t interested myself.¡± Hera paused just to see how Elena¡¯s expression was. She seemed to have seeded in making her angry and upset. ¡°I don¡¯t think he trusts you that much.¡±


    Not long after, the cell phone in Elena¡¯s bag vibrated showing Jayden¡¯s name.


    ¡°Pick up!¡± said Hera, sipping her drink.


    ¡°Hello, honey. What are you doing?¡± Jayden spoke first.


    ¡°I¡¯m outside.¡±


    ¡°Buying groceries?¡±


    ¡°No. I met an old friend,¡± replied Elena with a look that couldn¡¯t be separated from Hera.


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know her.¡± Bullshit! Even though she was with the man¡¯s wife. ¡°By the way, what¡¯s wrong, Jay?¡±


    ¡°Could youe to mypany? I need your opinion, honey.¡±


    Elena didn¡¯t answer right away. Considering whether she should stay or go see Jayden? But Elena couldn¡¯t deny, she was curious about what Hera would say to her.


    ¡°Sorry, Jay. But I can¡¯t,¡± said Elena, making Hera smile even though she couldn¡¯t see it.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°I still have to be here with my friend. We have something important to talk about. I¡¯m sorry, Jay. I¡¯m hanging up the phone. See youter!¡±


    Elena immediately closed the connection quickly.


    ¡°Friends? I didn¡¯t expect you to think of me as a friend,¡± Hera chuckled because Elena called her an old friend.


    ¡°No need for too much pleasantries, Hera. Tell me what to do!¡± Elena said sounding so impatient.


    Hera raised an eyebrow. ¡°So you agree?¡±


    ¡°I agreed because I don¡¯t want Jayden to leave me. I will do anything to keep Jayden by my side,¡± Elena said emphatically but her eyes shed with despair.


    How could Elena be so attached to Jayden?


    Hera felt that this was not solely because of love. But there is something else that is more important.


    ¡°Okay. Once you do this, then Jayden will forever be yours,¡± said Hera. This step is the best for them. Hera would be separated from Jayden and Elena could have the manpletely.


    ¡°Go to my parents and tell them if you have a rtionship with Jayden,¡± Hera said again after a moment of silence.


    ¡°Are you crazy? I can¡¯t do it. It would be tantamount to suicide, Hera,¡± said Elena, rejecting Hera¡¯s idea tly.


    ¡°Then you want Jayden to stay with me? I told you, Elena. Jayden doesn¡¯t want to divorce me,¡± said Hera.


    Elena snorted in annoyance. She had always dismissed that thought but recently she had doubts about Jayden. It was as if the man really didn¡¯t want to let Hera go.


    ¡°Think about it, Elena. This is the best we can do,¡± Hera persuaded Elena.


    The woman closed her eyes and bit her lip lightly. ¡®I Hope this decision I take is correct.¡¯


    ¡°Okay I¡¯ll do it,¡± replied Elena making Hera smile with satisfaction. Finally they got an agreement to work together.


    ¡°But, why are you doing this, Hera?¡± For some reason Elena was curious. ¡°Didn¡¯t you ever cleanly want to keep your marriage? You even told me to just give up,¡± he said.


    If you remember that day, Hera¡¯s chest felt so tight. Where she desperately wants to keep her marriage to Jayden because she doesn¡¯t want Juan to grow up in an iplete family. Maybe it was just an excuse, because the main reason Hera didn¡¯t want a divorce was because she loved Jayden. Even though she never thought about it.


    ¡°Because I don¡¯t want Juan to have a father like Jayden,¡± Hera replied without looking at Elena.


    But gradually the love turned to hate because Jayden continued to disappoint Hera. Even mercilessly deceived the woman outright. And the most fatal when Jayden ndered herself for having an affair with Haidar.


    It¡¯s enough. Hera couldn¡¯t put up with a cunning guy like Jayden anymore.


    ¡°After all, why keep someone whose love already belongs to someone else?¡± asked Hera chuckling sadly and this time she looked at Elena. ¡°Surviving and fighting alone is very painful, Elena.¡±


    Hera rose from her seat. She brushed away the tears that had been falling from her eyes for some time and rolled down her cheeks.


    ¡°You love Jayden?¡± asked Elena.


    Hera turned around. ¡°Yes,¡± she answered simply. ¡°But that was before he showed me who he really was. I just hope that you don¡¯t regret giving up all your love for him, Elena,¡± Hera said again.


    ¡°By the way¡­.¡± Hera turned around. ¡°Call your friends and spend some time together. After that, you can carry out our n.¡±


    After saying that Hera actually left from there leaving Elena.


    In ordance with what Hera ordered, Elena called her friend to apany her. Apparently the woman knew that Jayden would send someone to follow her.


    After everything is safe. Only then did Elena carry out the n that Hera had arranged. Meet Hera¡¯s parents.


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    ¡°What do you want?¡±


    Elena had guessed that it was impossible for Hera¡¯s parents to warmly wee her.


    ¡°I want to tell you the truth about your son-inw, Mr. Andrew,¡± said Elena.


    But unexpectedly, Anne actually brought Elena into their house even though her husband had strongly opposed it.


    ¡°Say what you want to say.¡±


    It sounded a little urgent but Elena actually liked it. Because that¡¯s what he wanted.


    ¡°Before I say I want you to see and hear this first,¡± said Elena cing her phone on the living room table.


    The cell phone contains voice recordings as well as some intimate photos of Elena and Jayden.


    ¡°What th-means this?¡± Andrew stuttered.


    ¡°I¡¯m Jayden¡¯s girlfriend. Before your daughter took it from me. And we are still in touch to this day,¡± exined Elena.


    ¡°This is impossible. Mr. Elvis and Mrs. Jane said that Jayden didn¡¯t have a girlfriend at the time,¡± said Andrew, still not wanting to believe it.


    ¡°Yes. Because we did agree to hide it so that the matchmaking still happens,¡± said Elena. ¡°You must think that Jayden really loves your daughter. But you are wrong because Jayden only loves me.¡±


    ¡°Does Hera know this?¡± Anne finally spoke up.


    ¡°Of course she knows. What do you think was the reason Hera filed for divorce from Jayden?¡± Elena leaned her body against nature. ¡°It¡¯s really sad that you trust your son-inw more than your own son,¡± the woman said sadly.


    ¡°Stop it!¡± shouted Andrew disapprovingly. ¡°Now you get out of here. Before I drag you down!¡± he said warning Elena.


    ¡°No need.¡± Elena rose from her seat. ¡°I can go alone,¡± she said looking at Anne who was still sitting, she seemed very surprised and then turned to Andrew who was looking at her sharply.


    ¡°I am go!¡± Elena said with a crooked smile then left from there.


    ¡°Now Jayden will be all mine.¡±


    To be continued¡­..

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    ¡°Immediately divorce Hera!¡±


    Wait?


    What?


    Jayden¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Andrew.


    ¡°What do you mean, Dad? I have to divorce Hera, do I?¡±


    ¡°Was my words unclear to you?¡± Andrew instead asked back but this time he couldn¡¯t hide his angry look at Jayden. He got up from his seat.


    ¡°I should have never married Hera to a jerk like you in the first ce!¡± Andrew looked at Jayden with a burning gaze like he wanted to swallow the man whole.


    Jayden also stood there. ¡°What do you mean, Dad? Didn¡¯t you want me to divorce Hera? So now why is it like this?¡± Jayden really confused why the situation turned around like this?


    kk!!!


    Instead of getting an answer, Jayden actually got a hard p from Andrew.


    ¡°How dare you say that! After you presumptuously ndered Hera having an affair with Mr. Haidar?!¡± shouted Andrew pointing at Jayden.


    Jayden turned. The expression on his face seemed to ask how the man knew that he had ndered Hera.


    ¡°That woman told me everything,¡± Andrew said as if answering a question that could note out of Jayden¡¯s mouth. ¡°Your mistress¡­ Elena,¡± he continued making Jayden flinch for a moment.


    Andrew walked closer to Jayden. Staring hatefully at the man. If only gazes could kill, Jayden would surely be drooping lifeless with blood flowing all over his body.


    ¡°Quickly divorce Hera before I destroy you!¡± said Andrew emphasizing every word.


    Andrew then left from there. Don¡¯t want to see Jayden¡¯s face again. He was really fed up and ashamed of Hera. He didn¡¯t even look down at the boy at all. Feeling guilty and failing as a parent.


    Anne followed Andrew¡¯s footsteps while Hera was still there with Jayden.


    ¡°This was all your n, wasn¡¯t it?¡± Jayden asked. He turned to Hera with a horrified look.


    Not. Hera couldn¡¯t be afraid. Because that would make him look weak in front of that demon hearted man.


    Hera rose from her seat. Replying to Jayden¡¯s gaze with a calm look.


    ¡°Yes,¡± answered Hera briefly, making Jayden¡¯s jaw tighten even more. Hera drew closer to the man.


    ¡°You should be thanking me, Jayden. Because if we divorce you can marry the woman you love. Isn¡¯t that what you wanted?¡± said Hera almost in a whisper.


    Jayden held Hera¡¯s shoulder tightly. The woman grimaced slightly. Jayden¡¯s big hand grasped there as if it could crush Hera¡¯s small body.


    ¡°I will never divorce you, Hera. Never!¡± Jayden firmly stared hard, suppressing all the words that came out of his mouth.


    ¡°Why? Did you start to love me so much that you couldn¡¯t get away from me?¡± said Hera ending with a chuckle.


    ¡°If I said yes, would you believe it?¡± A question that made Hera roll her eyes.


    Not.


    Hera would not be fooled again. The woman gave a sweet smile. She pushed Jayden¡¯s hands off her shoulders roughly.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°You think I¡¯d believe a trick man like you?¡± asked Hera. ¡°Don¡¯t dream, Jayden!¡±


    Hera hadn¡¯t had time to turn around yet but Jayden had locked her movement by tightly embracing the woman¡¯s body.


    ¡°Let go of me, Jayden!¡± Hera said struggling in the man¡¯s arms.


    ¡°I know you love me, Hera. You can¡¯t do this to the man you love,¡± Jayden said. Hera¡¯s movements suddenly stopped. Feeling no more resistance made Jayden let go of his arms to look at Hera.


    kk!!!


    Jayden received another hard p that made his face turn red.


    ¡°Love you, huh?¡± Hera snorted. ¡°Love is dead. Before it even grows, Jayden,¡± she said.


    The man nced until their eyes met. And when Jayden saw Hera¡¯s ck eyes, he immediately realized that love had indeed died.


    ¡°You know, Jayden. Marrying you was like a decision I made when I was drunk. Because when I woke up, I was so sorry for epting you as husband and father of my child,¡± Hera said turning around. She stepped forward, wiping her tears roughly.


    ***


    Jayden mmed the door violently as he walked through it.


    ¡°Elena! Elena!¡±


    His scream boomed throughout the room. Making the owner of the name immediately approached him.


    ¡°Are you home, honey?¡± wee Elena warmly.


    But when she saw the look in Jayden¡¯s eyes that shed with anger, Elena knew that his remarks would not receive the same kind of response. Especially when the man was rushing towards her.


    ¡°What did you say to my inws, huh?¡±


    Elena had guessed that this must be the impact of her and Hera¡¯s ns. The woman with hazel eyes didn¡¯t think the effect woulde this soon.


    ¡°Saying what they should know,¡± replied Elena casually. It was as if what she was doing was normal.


    ¡°Do you know the repercussions of your carelessness? I have to divorce  Hera, Elena!¡± Jayden raised his voice.


    ¡°Then what¡¯s the problem?¡± Elena also raised her voice.


    ¡°What? You¡¯re asking what¡¯s the problem? Because I¡ª¡±


    ¡°Because you don¡¯t want to divorce Hera? Is that so?¡± Elena cut off Jayden¡¯s words. Her shoulders heave up and down as emotion overcame her.


    Elena walked closer to Jayden until their faces were only inches away.


    ¡°Why, Jayden? Why don¡¯t you want to divorce Hera? Do you really like that woman?¡± asked Elena quietly but full of answers that had to satisfy her.


    Jayden¡¯s mouth was tightly shut. His lips trembled as if he doubted what woulde out of it.


    ¡°Even Hera has filed for divorce from you, but why don¡¯t you want to divorce her? WHY?!¡±


    Elena¡¯s voice was shrill there.


    ¡°You bastard! I only have you! Why are you doing this to me, huh?!¡± Elena cursed while hitting Jayden¡¯s chest with all her might. But it did not make Jayden move in his ce.


    ¡°Elena¡­.¡± As if realizing his mistake Jayden called the woman¡¯s name softly. Trying to hug the body that was shaking from suppressed crying, no matter Elena refused.


    ¡°Hiks ¡­ you¡¯re bad, Jayden. I love you so much and you promised to be with me. But why have you changed now? What did I do wrong to you¡­ hiks¡­.¡±


    Elena¡¯s sobs were getting louder and more desperate. The punch of her hand on Jayden¡¯s chest was already getting weaker.


    Jayden carried Elena¡¯s trembling body in his arms. The man was also crying there.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Elena,¡± Jayden whispered, hugging Elena tightly.


    The words that made Elena cry even louder. Why is their rtionship thisplicated?


    Jayden kept muttering sorry while gently stroking Elena¡¯s hair. His mind was spinning. Regret because he has made the person he loves and loves him cry hard.


    ¡®What I have done?¡¯


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    Jayden slowly opened his eyes. In fact, he hadn¡¯t slept at all. Just apany Elena until she falls asleep. He then got up slowly. As much as possible not to make a sound so that Elena does not wake up.


    The man with the ck mane walked slowly towards the kitchen. Take out a bottle of red wine to apany him tonight. Jayden took a sip of the drink. The silence in the room made his mind even more confused.


    Several questions lodged in Jayden¡¯s head.


    Why would he hesitate to let Hera go? In fact, from the beginning he never wanted the marriage. Then why did he change so quickly?


    ¡°Do I really like Hera?¡± Jayden asked someone.


    ¡°No. I just love Elena. There¡¯s no room for Hera,¡± Jayden argued again taking another sip of his drink.


    ¡°You¡¯ve got it all, Jayden. It¡¯s time you let Hera go. You don¡¯t have an alibi anymore to keep this sick marriage going.¡±Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ***


    ¡°Is MadamHera going to part with Mr. Jayden?¡± asked Ara looking at the master who was sitting beside her.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that the best for everyone?¡± Hera actually asked back. ¡°Jayden can marry the woman he loves so much and I can get out of a marriage that was wrong from the start,¡± continued Hera. Maybe her tone sounded sad but in her heart Hera was grateful because soon everything would end.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, madam,¡± replied Ara, also pleased.


    Knock¡­ Knock¡­ Knock¡­


    The door opened slowly revealing the figure of Andrew who was looking at Hera with a look that was difficult for her to interpret.


    ¡°May Ie in?¡± asked Andrew and after receiving a nod from Hera, he entered the room.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, madam,¡± Ara said goodbye because the father and daughter couple really needed time to resolve the unfinished business.


    Andrew sat himself on the edge of the bed. Netra who was originally in her daughter turned to her grandson who was fast asleep beside them. The man pulled a thin smile watching the growth of his grandson.


    Silence dominated Hera¡¯s room for a long time. Until finally Andrew spoke up.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Hera,¡± Andrew said with his eyes still on Juan. ¡°You should have more confidence in your own daughter. Not in a man you just met. Just because he¡¯s your boss at work,¡± he continued, sounding so sorry.


    Hera¡¯s heart immediately warmed making her give a faint smile.


    ¡°Hera also apologizes for not being able to be honest with Daddy all this time.¡±


    What happened was not entirely Andrew¡¯s fault. This misunderstanding urred because of Jayden¡¯s cunning that had deceived them.


    The frowning face turned to Hera. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you ever say so? Why did you keep this all to yourself?¡± asked Andrew demandingly.


    ¡°Because I don¡¯t want to lose my husband and father to Juan, Dad¡­.¡± Hera took a deep breath before continuing her words. ¡°But after seeing all that Jayden did, I finally gave up. Our rtionship can no longer be maintained,¡± continued Hera, taking all the burdens that piled on her chest.


    ¡°Daddy should never have set you up with a jerk like Jayden,¡± Andrew regretted clenching his fists. Every time remembering how he had tricked her made Andrew¡¯s blood boil.


    ¡°Do we have a choice then?¡± said Hera.


    They looked at each other there. Hera is right. Did their family have any choice but to cooperate with the Xaviers? They were already on the verge of copse and if it weren¡¯t for Hera and Jayden¡¯s marriage, it might be all over for them. Even now they weren¡¯t sure if all would be well.


    Andrew lowered his head. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for this ipetent, Hera. Daddy is too greedy to make you have to be trapped with that jerk,¡± said Andrew full of deep regret.


    Hera took Andrew¡¯s hands which were starting to wrinkle. ¡°I never med Dad for what happened. Because at that time I was the one who agreed to marry Jayden,¡± said Hera, recalling her first meeting with Jayden.


    **sh back**


    Hera thought that the family meeting that night was to discuss business. Like before. But apparently Hera was wrong.


    ¡°Marry?¡± asked Hera spontaneously a moment after her father expressed his wish.


    ¡°Yes, honey. You¡¯re going to marry Jayden,¡± replied Anne, stroking Hera¡¯s shoulder, which was slightly exposed by the dress she was wearing.


    Hera nced at the man in front of her. He looks so calm. Hera could guess that the man would agree with this matchmaking. He even smiled sweetly at Hera until the dimples on his cheeks were visible.


    Very sweet. Hera admits it. But that doesn¡¯t mean he willingly epted the marriage.


    ¡°Are you sure you want to marry me?¡±


    The question was asked after Hera asked their family for permission to talk privately with the man named Jayden.


    ¡°Why not? After all, it¡¯s my Papa¡¯s decision, so I can¡¯t possibly refuse,¡± Jayden said and took a sip of his drink.


    Hera snorted. ¡°Don¡¯t you have a life of your own that you dly ept this arranged marriage?¡±


    Jayden did not immediately answer but instead turned his face towards Hera.


    ¡°How about you?¡± Jayden asked back.


    Hera being stared at by Jayden¡¯s eagle eyes made her nervous to death. She even had to swallow her saliva slowly to feel the minty breath hitting her skin.


    ¡°Of course I have,¡± replied Hera as best she could to hide her nervousness. It was the first time she had been this close to a man. Because Hera had never had a special rtionship with a man until her current age.


    Spend time with his friends by exploring different ces. That¡¯s what Hera has always done all this time.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want because of this stupid matchmaking, I¡¯m trapped and can¡¯t continue my perfect life,¡± Hera continued, but this time she spoke more firmly.


    Jayden nodded slowly. Understand exactly what she meant.


    ¡°So you mean, you refuse this arranged marriage?¡±


    ¡°Of course. I refuse this arranged marriage. So immediately tell your parents to cancel it,¡± said Hera, getting up from her seat and then leaving without wanting to look back.


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    Hera slightly massaged her temple which was throbbing in pain. It turned out that the sound of the jazz music ying there could not calm the woman¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Damn it! Why did Ie to this ce?¡± she grumbled as if he regretted ending up there. Hera should just go home and sleepfortably at home. This is all because she followed her friend¡¯s words. Where if you¡¯re feeling stressed, bustling ces like this club-style cafe are the best.


    Bullshit! Hera didn¡¯t feel that way.


    Hera said she was going to leave but until fifteen minutes had passed, the woman in the ck dress was still sitting where she was.


    ¡°This is for you, Miss,¡± said a man dressed as a waiter cing a ss of drink on Hera¡¯s table.


    She looked up. ¡°I didn¡¯t order a drink,¡± Hera said with a confused face.


    ¡°The man over there ordered me, Miss.¡± The servant man pointed at table number 5 where a man in a ck shirt was looking at Hera. The man with a soldier¡¯s haircut raised his ss as if telling Hera to drink her drink too.


    Hera could have refused but there was no harm in tasting it even though she knew her body wasn¡¯t too strong to deal with alcoholic drinks like this.


    Hera raised the ss then turned to the man. With a faint smile, Hera took a sip of the drink. It¡¯s a taste that doesn¡¯t match Hera¡¯s tongue. She shuddered several times.


    ¡°Hi!¡± The man who had been sitting at table 5 was now sitting beside Hera.


    ¡°Hello!¡± replied Hera in a fairly small voice.


    ¡°You alone?¡± the man asked.


    Hera smiled a little. ¡°I guess so before you sat next to me,¡± she replied making the man chuckle.


    The man who deliberately brought his drink from the table then invited Hera to drink. Even though Hera really hated the taste of the drink but for some reason she couldn¡¯t stop. The woman continued to drink her drink until it was finished.


    ¡°Hey! You seem to be very drunk,¡± said the man holding Hera¡¯s shoulder, which was starting to wobble.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡®Unlucky! Why does this man¡¯s touch make my core throb?¡¯ Hera¡¯s mind was confused about her body¡¯s reaction which she felt was too much.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Hera said, removing the man¡¯s hand from her shoulder. She tried to stand up from her seat but it made Hera almost fall. Fortunately, the man in front of her, who she didn¡¯t even know his name, quickly caught the woman¡¯s body.


    Hera¡¯s feelings grew even more awkward as the strong scent of musk wafted through her senses. Her whole body was hot.


    ¡®Damn it! What actually happened to me?¡¯ Hera screamed in her heart. She really didn¡¯t know what was going on there. There¡¯s no way all of this is just the effect of drunkenness.


    Hera is not a person who likes drinks but is drunk, the woman has also experienced it. But Hera knew the effects of being drunk were not like what she was feeling now.


    Something was wrong with Hera¡¯s body.


    ¡°Hey! You¡¯re drunk. Let me help you out,¡± said the man, embracing Hera, who was powerless to refuse.


    But before three steps, they stopped.


    ¡°Let her go!¡±


    Hera heard the deep voice clearly.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± asked the man carrying Hera.


    ¡°She is my mine!¡± he said aloud. Hera who heard this then looked up. Who is the man iming to be her lover? Is it Jayden? Why did Hera suddenly think of that man? She don¡¯t know, even Hera herself was confused.


    Slowly, the woman¡¯s vision was blurring, so she couldn¡¯t see the man clearly. All Hera saw was a tall man in a ck coat and silver hair.


    What Hera knew for sure wasn¡¯t Jayden.


    ¡°So get your hands off her or I¡¯ll break your hand!¡± threatened the man with his deep voice that sounded terrible.


    ¡°Tsk! Damn!¡± The man was heard cursing softly and then let go of Hera¡¯s body.


    The man with silver hair immediately carried Hera¡¯s half-conscious body into his arms.


    ¡°Miss, are you all right?¡± asked the silver-haired man patting Hera¡¯s cheek gently. ¡®How can I be okay when my vision is blurry like this?¡¯ Hera grumbled in her heart.


    ¡°Looks like you¡¯re really drunk,¡± he mumbled and without thinking the man immediately carried Hera bridal. He led him out of the cafe to his car.


    ¡°Where are you taking me?¡± With the remaining consciousness Hera asked. The man didn¡¯t answer and instead drew closer to Hera. The sweet smell of vani wafted into Hera¡¯s sense of smell. The scent made Hera even more frustrated. She thought he might kiss her but he didn¡¯t. The man was just fastening Hera¡¯s seat belt. After that he drove the car somewhere. Hera didn¡¯t know.


    ***


    Hera faintly felt her body touch such a soft surface. She was on the bed with the same scent as the man earlier. The scent that made Hera¡¯s body even more wobbly.


    Even her body kept sweating from the touch of the man earlier.


    ¡°Ahh!¡± sighed Hera. Even though the silver haired man only touched her feet. Precisely was helping Hera take off her shoes.


    ¡°Hey! Miss, are you okay? You¡¯re sweating a lot here,¡± said the man, touching Hera¡¯s forehead, making the master sigh again erotically. Wretched. The touch of the man¡¯s hand continued to trigger Hera¡¯s sex hormones, which for some reason wanted to be satisfied. She had never felt this way. Just a small touch makes it seem like she¡¯s going crazy.


    ¡°Please touch me. Please!¡± Hera whispered, tightly holding the man¡¯s hand.


    ¡°W-what are you saying, Miss?¡± The man sounded frantic. Especially when Hera put the man¡¯s hand on her chest. Hera felt like a bitch begging to be touched.


    ¡°What the! What are you doing?¡± The man was shocked and immediately took his hand away from Hera¡¯s chest.


    ¡°Shit! This is so torturous. Can¡¯t you help me? I beg you!¡± Hera who was tormented with all the passion that made her body hot was crying loudly.


    ¡°B-but, Miss. You might regret it,¡± the man warned Hera.


    ¡°I asked for it. Please I can¡¯t take it anymore!¡± said Hera again pleading.


    She don¡¯t know what the man was thinking until he just stood there, but Hera couldn¡¯t wait anymore. She pulled the man onto the bed with Hera on top of him.


    Without saying anything else, Hera dropped a hot kiss on the stranger¡¯s lips. Even Hera couldn¡¯t see the man¡¯s face clearly but Hera could feel how soft his lips were. The kisssted long enough for Hera to feel if the man began to reciprocate what he did.


    The man turned things around. With a gasping breath he looked at Hera who was very resigned.


    ¡°I hope you¡¯ll never regret what we did tonight,¡± the man whispered into Hera¡¯s ear.


    After that, Hera didn¡¯t know what happened anymore. To be sure that night he really felt she was in nirvana.


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    Hera¡¯s eyes immediately opened wide. She got out of bed feeling uneasy.


    ¡°Oh my God, what happened?¡± asked Hera to no one. Because there was only her in the room. She looked around the ce. Wondering where she is now.


    There was faint sound of gurgling water from inside the bathroom. The owner of the house was taking a shower. Quickly Hera who was not wearing anything got up from the bed. Picked up her clothes that were scattered on the floor and quickly put them on.


    After that Hera immediately ran out of the ce carrying her high heels. Hera really looks like a thief. The woman could only breathe a sigh of relief when she was already in the taxi.


    ¡°Please touch me. Please!¡±


    The image of her begging to be touched made Hera curse herself. She just wanted to disappear from this world. Really.


    ¡°Why can I act disgusting like that? Aish?!¡± annoyed Hera hit her own head. As if scolding her.


    The taxi driver who was taking her looked at Hera confused but the woman didn¡¯t really care.


    When she got home, Hera immediately soaked her body in warm water. Trying to forget what happened. But the thought of the strange man fondling her made Hera unable to calm down. Why is he acting like that?


    Apparently bathing can not make her feel calm. Hera got up from there and cleaned herself up. In the mirror in front of her, Hera could see several red spots adorning the neck and chest.


    ¡°Damn it! Why did that man leave his ownership mark here?¡± cursed Hera did not ept.


    But what could Hera do now? There isn¡¯t any. Everything has happened. And she could only hope that he wouldn¡¯t run into that silver-haired man.


    ***


    ¡°Where have you been, Hera?¡± asked Anne when she saw Hera had juste out of her room.


    ¡°I-I just woke up,¡± Hera lied.


    Anne clucked there. She knew very well that Hera was lying.


    ¡°Don¡¯t lie! I know you didn¡¯te homest night, right?¡± said Anne as she folded her arms across her chest, peering at the child.


    ¡°I was with my friends,¡± Hera replied nonchntly. The slender and white hands grabbed the bread that had been prepared by the mother on the table. Smear it with chocte cream and then eat it.


    ¡°Which friends, Hera?¡± It turns out that the mother is still not satisfied either.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Mom? Besides, I have to enjoy my single life before that ridiculous wedding happens,¡± Hera said clearly when she was furious.


    ¡°So you agreed to marry Mr. Elvis¡¯ son?¡± asked Anne with a smile on her face.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    ¡°I have no choice, right?¡± Hera even asked back.


    Anne, who was very happy because her daughter finally agreed, immediately hugged Hera tightly.


    ¡°Thank you very much, Hera. You have agreed to this marriage,¡± said Anne sincerely.


    While Hera could only sigh softly. She just hoped that nothing would happen that could harm her with this marriage.


    ¡°Oh, Jayden¡¯s mother called Mom today and she suggested that you and Jayden go on a few dates before your wedding,¡± said Anne after letting go of her hug.


    Hera finished her bread first before replying, ¡°Dating? Should I?¡±


    ¡°Of course. You should get to know each other and I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll fall in love with Jayden. He¡¯s a good man,¡± said Anne praising her future son-inw.


    Hera smiled and nodded slowly. ¡°All right. It¡¯s up to you,¡± she said turning to return to the room.


    ¡°Get ready! Jayden¡¯sing for you in thirty minutes!¡± Anne shouted to Hera.


    ¡°Okay!¡± replied Hera.


    Date? Hera never even imagined how she would date a man. Especially with the man sitting next to her. Driving with one hand for some reason made him look very cool in Hera¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°I thought you wouldn¡¯t agree to date me,¡± Jayden started the conversation.


    ¡°I¡¯m bored at home,¡± Hera¡¯s alibi shifted her gaze to the front.


    ¡°Ah, I see. It turns out that I¡¯m just an escape, apparently,¡± said Jayden, making Hera a little ufortable with his words earlier.


    ¡°That¡¯s not it¡ªI mean¡ª well you know right?¡± Unlucky. Even Hera stammered.


    Jayden chuckled a little at Hera¡¯s madness. ¡°You don¡¯t need to be awkward like that. I was just kidding,¡± he said, inviting an annoyed chuckle from Hera.


    ¡°So where do you want to go?¡± Jayden asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. I¡¯ll just go with you,¡± said Hera because she didn¡¯t know where to go.


    ¡°Okay,¡± said Jayden.


    It didn¡¯t take them long to finally arrive at a ce that Hera thought was very unique.


    Art gallery.


    ¡°You likeing to ces like this?¡± asked Hera, turning to look at Jayden for a moment.


    The man nodded slowly. ¡°Yes. Coming to the art gallery is like diving into another world where I can enjoy various things in the beauty of a work. And of course to add knowledge too,¡± said Jayden. Can Hera guess that the man in all white clothes is a science maniac, especially in the arts.


    ¡°Wow!¡± One word just slipped out of Hera¡¯s mouth.


    ¡°Come in!¡± led Jayden to walk first while Hera trailed behind him.


    When they arrived inside, they were greeted with various kinds of sculptures and sculptures. The deeper you go, the more beautiful the longest painting can be seen on the wall.


    Hera turned to Jayden. The man was standing in front of a painting. Hera decided to approach Jayden. Staring at the painting which Hera admits is quite confusing.


    ¡°Is this your first timeing to a ce like this?¡± Jayden asked without taking his eyes off the painting.


    ¡°No. This is the second time. When I was in college I¡¯vee to a ce like this. Doing research for college assignments,¡± said Hera.


    ¡°Is it fun?¡±


    ¡°Enough fun¡­.¡± Hera nodded slowly. ¡°We can also study together as you say.¡±


    Jayden chuckled. ¡°Grateful if you can enjoy it too.¡±


    From the side Hera could clearly see how the small hole on Jayden¡¯s cheek formed when he smiled. Very sweet.


    ¡°Jayden?¡± call Hera.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Jayden asked finally turning to Hera.


    Unlucky! That gaze made Hera feel awkward and nervous to say what she had wanted to say for a long time.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Hera?¡± Jayden asked again because Hera didn¡¯t speak.


    And finally the woman made up her mind and looked at Jayden seriously.


    ¡°I ept this matchmaking.¡±


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    ¡°I ept this matchmaking.¡±


    Thinking about how Hera admired Jayden at that time, she never in the slightest thought that their rtionship would end like this.


    Hera admits that almost one year with Jayden was the happiest time in her life. Where she feels so loved, cared for and given constant attention by Jayden.


    Jayden was the most perfect figure in Hera¡¯s eyes. The woman had just learned how to be in a rtionship with a man and Jayden gave it his all.


    Jayden was the first man to upy Hera¡¯s heart. He was also the first man Hera fell in love with. Even because of her love for that man Hera almost did something stupid. Where she wants to maintain a marriage that Jayden never really wanted. It¡¯s sad but at least Hera will never regretter because she has tried but fate says otherwise.


    Maybe it¡¯s true what people say out there, if first love never went smoothly and Hera felt it too.


    Now there is nothing to regret or me. Let everything go as fate wants.


    For Hera the most important thing now was how she would live her life with Juan without Jayden¡¯s presence again. What is certain is that Hera will do everything so that her baby is happy and does notck love. Including still letting Jayden meet Juan after they parted.


    Currently Hera is busy ying with Juan in the living room. There was also Ara who apanied them. While Anne was busy with the maids tidying up Hera¡¯s things that had been moved back from Jayden¡¯s house to Hera¡¯s parents¡¯ house.


    Andrew was clean hard not to let Hera return to the house. He told Hera to stay with him until his and Jayden¡¯s divorce was over. Maybe this is one form of Andrew¡¯s apology to his daughter.


    ¡°Hera?¡± call Andrew.


    ¡°Yes, Dad. What¡¯s wrong?¡± asked Hera turning to her father who was now sitting on the sofa. Hera also sat there while still watching Juan who was ying on the floor with Ara.


    ¡°Could you call Haidar toe here?¡± Andrew asked quietly. Hera smiled slightly when she saw her father was so clumsy when he asked.


    ¡°What for?¡± She don¡¯t know why Hera even asked. Even though she knew very well what her father meant to call Haidar. But basically Hera was nosy, she even teased Andrew.


    ¡°Of course I¡¯m sorry, Hera. I had misunderstood, even kicked him out at that time. Actually, I was very embarrassed to see Mr. Haidar again but I couldn¡¯t sleep well before apologizing to him.¡±


    Hera had expected it to be like this. And the woman will dly grant her father¡¯s request. After all, Hera also had unfinished business with Haidar. Maybe this is a good time to sort things out.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll invite Haidar to have dinner with us tonight,¡± Hera replied making Andrew smile with satisfaction.


    ¡°Good idea. Dad will prepare everything,¡± said Andrew then walked away from there with a smile on her face.


    Seeing her father¡¯s behavior so enthusiastic, Hera could only shake her head in understanding. Just let the man do what he wants to do to wee Haidar.


    ***


    ¡°You look very happy. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Viona asked sitting herself on the edge of Haidar¡¯s bed while looking at the man who was smiling broadly in front of the mirror.


    ¡°I was invited to have dinner at my future father-inw¡¯s house,¡± said Haidar with a blush on his face. Sometimes he said that. Maybe because of the effect of being too happy to meet Hera again.


    ¡°Future parent-inws?¡± Viona snorted. ¡°She¡¯s not even officially your lover yet and you¡¯ve branded her parents as your future inws. You¡¯ve really gone mad, Haidar,¡± the woman sneered, shaking her head in disbelief that a Haidar Pratama whom she knew very coldly could be a man full of hallucinations. Looks like he really is in love.


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯m crazy, Vio. I¡¯m crazy because I love Hera so much.¡± Haidar even openly admits his feelings. ¡°You¡¯ll see. After Jayden¡¯s divorce, I will immediately propose to be my wife,¡± he said in a tone that was so sure.


    ¡°Actually what made you so crazy about Hera¡¯s figure?¡±


    In a way, Viona is quite curious. Because what she knows is very difficult to make Haidar like someone. Only she who wants to be friends with the man must ask for help from Haidar¡¯s mother to persuade him to ept Viona. Even Viona had to stick to Haidar like a postage stamp no matter the man cursed or kicked her out until Haidar finally relented and wanted to be friends with her until now.


    Viona shrugged her shoulders. ¡°Yes. I admit she is beautiful. But I¡¯m sure you don¡¯t like her because of her appearance, don¡¯t you?¡±N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Haidar turned around. The silver colored coat wrapped his burly body perfectly.


    ¡°Maybe that is one of them. But when we love someone there must be a reason? I don¡¯t want to have a reason to love him so that I don¡¯t have a reason to leave him,¡± said Haidar feeling himself so cool.


    Those were the longest words Haidar had ever said to Viona. Getting words like that no doubt impressed Viona and instead looked at Haidar with an embarrassed look.


    ¡°I think you really are crazy,¡± sneered Viona and then walked away from there leaving Haidar who was in his narcissistic mode.


    ¡°It¡¯s true what people say out there. Love can change a person¡¯s character,¡± Viona grumbled as she walked out of Haidar¡¯s room.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 52

    Happy reading¡­.


    Haidar was warmly weed by Hera¡¯s family. He was being treated like an honored guest making Haidar feel a little uneasy. Although it is undeniable, the man is happy.


    ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to be like this, Mr. Andrew,¡± said Haidar with dignity. As usual.


    ¡°Precisely if it wasn¡¯t like this it would make me feel like I hadn¡¯t sincerely apologized to you,¡± Andrew replied.


    Haidar could clearly see how the middle-aged man looked so sorry for what had happened thest time they met.


    ¡°It¡¯s not your fault. We all just misunderstood because we fell for Jayden¡¯s trap,¡± said Haidar, not wanting to make things worse.


    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± said Hera making Haidar unable to hide his sweet smile. ¡°All this happened because of Jayden¡¯s greed. But in the end it¡¯s all exposed now. So there¡¯s no one to me anymore.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s important now is how Hera and Jayden¡¯s divorce ends. So that my daughter doesn¡¯t have to be stuck with that jerk again,¡± said Anne. She felt so guilty because she was the one who had really forced Hera to marry Jayden. Because Anne thought Jayden was the best man for Hera. But it turns out he was wrong. Anne was really disappointed.


    ¡°Of course. I will try not to make it difficult for you in court,¡± said Andrew, who only nodded her head in response to Hera. She was really happy because now his parents were by her side again. Support all of Hera¡¯s decisions.


    After dinner, Hera invited Haidar to sit in the garden behind her house. Andrew had resolved his issues with Haidar and now it was Hera¡¯s turn. In the garden there is a set of chairs and a table that Hera¡¯s family used to rx while enjoying the cool night breeze.


    ¡°You feel better now?¡± asked Haidar turning to Hera who was now sitting beside him.


    ¡°Maybe after my divorce with Jayden is over, then I can feel better, Haidar,¡± Hera replied with a faint smile.


    ¡°I hope everything goes smoothly and ording to n,¡± said Haidar, smiling faintly.


    Silence fell for a few moments. Both Hera and Haidar were lost in their own thoughts as they looked up at the sky that was so bright tonight. Even the full moon shone brightly with twinkling stars.


    ¡°Thank you for all your help so far, Haidar,¡± said Hera without taking her eyes off the night sky.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. I did all these things anyway so you could get away from Jayden so I could make you mine.¡± Haidar is like that. What is in his mind he will immediately say without thinking. It doesn¡¯t matter if it will hurt or make you blush. Like how Hera felt now.


    She had repeatedly heard the words of love from Haidar¡¯s mouth but this time something was a little different. Uncontrobly, Hera¡¯s heart beat faster than normal, making her cheeks heat up.


    Looking down shyly, Hera mumbled softly, ¡°You still haven¡¯t given up, have you?¡±


    Haidar turned to Hera. ¡°Why should I give up? When the door is wide open for me,¡± he said confidently. ¡°You will part with Jayden, your parents also like me just waiting for you to love me.¡±


    Hera chuckled softly at Haidar¡¯s words.


    ¡°You don¡¯t believe me? Should I ask your parents directly?¡± Haidar said making Hera grab his hand unconsciously.


    ¡°No need,¡± said Hera, shaking her head. ¡°I could see it earlier. How my father and mother looked at you. They really like you, Haidar,¡± she continued making Haidar¡¯s heart warm as a blush spread across his cheeks.


    Haidar returned the grip of Hera¡¯s hand making the woman suddenly feel nervous.


    ¡°Then when are you alone?¡± asked Haidar with a pitiful look. It turned out that the man¡¯s pitiful gaze was more dangerous than his sharp gaze because it could make the heart instantly melt because it could not refuse.


    But Hera held back as best she could. She should not be hasty in making decisions. It was enough that her rtionship with Jayden ended on the divorce table. Hera didn¡¯t want something like this to happen again.


    Haidar, who realized Hera¡¯s anxiety, slowly let go of the woman¡¯s hand. Could he be pushing things a bit? It seems so.


    ¡°No need to answer,¡± said Haidar then not wanting to make the atmosphere more awkward. ¡°I know it must be very difficult for you to trust again after this incident. But you know, Hera. I¡¯m not like Jayden. I really love you sincerely. And I hope you can return my feelings someday.¡±Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Haidar,¡± said Hera sounding so sorry.


    ¡°No need to apologize. I understand,¡± said Haidar. The words that made Hera stare into the man.


    At first Hera smiled sweetly but gradually that smile faded.


    ¡®Why does Haidar look familiar? I feel like I¡¯ve seen it before but where?¡¯


    The feeling is back. The same feeling when Hera first met Haidar. Even though Hera already knew that they had met before at the exhibition, Hera still felt that if that was not the meeting Hera meant.


    ¡°Haidar?¡± Hera called making the man turn to look at her.


    ¡°What is it?¡± asked Haidar slowly.


    ¡°Are you sure we never met after that cast?¡±


    Haidar smirked. His eyes never left Hera. Even Hera didn¡¯t realize that their faces were so close. Until Hera could inhale the scent that was so distinctive from Haidar¡¯s body. Sweet Vani.


    ¡°You think? Do you think we¡¯ve met before?¡± Instead of giving Haidar an answer it made Hera even more curious about his figure.


    Hera nodded slowly. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I don¡¯t know but I feel like we met before that night¡¯s party.¡±


    Haidar chuckled. His hand gently gripped the back of Hera¡¯s hand making the master flinch a little but did not push the big hand away.


    Haidar¡¯s hand went wild and swept Hera¡¯s hand up to her neck and stopped at the woman¡¯s nape.


    ¡°Maybe we¡¯ve met before, Hera.¡±


    And in the third second Haidar had dropped his thin lips on top of Hera¡¯s thicker ones. Hera rolled her eyes looking at Haidar who closed his eyes as if he was enjoying the meeting of their lips.


    Hera could have pushed Haidar¡¯s body away but what happened was Hera let Haidar¡¯s lips start to move and suck on her lips.


    Unlucky! It was so delicious that Hera was finally lulled by the arms that slowly wrapped around Haidar¡¯s neck. While Haidar¡¯s hand pulled Hera¡¯s waist to get closer to her.


    They kissed long enough that their chest cavities felt tight because the oxygen supply was running low. The two of them let go of the hug and stared at each other in silence, gasping for air.


    ¡°Remember something?¡± asked Haidar smiling meaningfully.


    ¡°Y-you¡­.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 53

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    Haidar started everythingpletely from scratch. Although he didn¡¯t really need to do that. Being the only child of a Pratama family, it is certain that all the assets and property of the family will fall into his hands. But this did not make Haidar silent and immediately epted all of it without any hard work.


    It was the father who formed Haidar¡¯s character like that. He did not want because of his status, the child to be arrogant. The man who formed most of Haidar¡¯s character. To make the child be an independent and hard worker.


    It was the birthday of his wife, Haidar¡¯s father; Thomas Pratama not only prepared a surprise for the woman he loved so much but also a surprise for Haidar.


    ¡°From now on I entrust you with thepany in tha,¡± said the man making Haidar look at him in disbelief.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± asked Haidar with sparkling eyes.


    ¡°Of course, son. You¡¯re more than worthy to lead apany on your own without any more help from me,¡± Thomas answered, sounding so proud that his son had grown up the way he wanted.


    Haidar threw a warm hug on his father making thunderous apuse echoed because they were now on stage to be the center of attention of the guests.


    The event continued. Congrattions continue to be received by Haidar who will be CEO of Pratama Corp tha branch and also happy birthday to Mrs. Sh Pratama.


    They are now gathered in front of a round table while enjoying drinks and food.


    ¡°Now we just have to wait for Haidar to introduce his future wife to us,¡± said Sh, looking at her son as if giving a code.


    ¡°Why do you have to look far. Haidar is very close to Viona. Why not just marry Viona?¡± said one of the guests who knew that Haidar was close to Viona.


    Viona who is now sitting beside Haidar can only hide her blushing face. Blush.


    ¡°What do you think, Haidar?¡± Sh asked with a smile that didn¡¯t fade from her face. The mother¡¯s brown eyes radiated such great hope. ¡®Let¡¯s say yes.¡¯


    ¡°We¡¯re just friends.¡±


    Not only Sh was surprised by the child¡¯s confession but Viona too. Exactly like a dagger stuck hard in her chest. It hurts to hear Haidar say that. While Haidar did not show the slightest guilt. He don¡¯t know if his words have broken someone¡¯s heart.


    ¡°Yes. We are just friends,¡± said Viona showing a fake smile. Haidar turned to the woman, smiled faintly and Viona replied.


    ¡°Ah, that¡¯s a shame. And you guys look so good together,¡± said the woman, so disappointed.


    Seeing the awkward atmosphere made Sh bring her friend to taste the food as a diversion. Leaving Haidar with Viona at the round table.


    ¡°Congrattions on your new position,¡± said Viona hoping the awkwardness would go away between them.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± said Haidar briefly.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°So when are you leaving for tha?¡±


    ¡°As soon as possible because I have many things to take care of,¡± said Haidar and took a sip of the drink in his hand.


    It was quiet again between them. Unlucky! I hate this kind of atmosphere. Viona thought. Just because of Haidar¡¯s words, they seemed to be sitting between a wall that was so high.


    Not.


    Viona will not allow it.


    ¡°So you¡¯re really not interested in me?¡± Viona¡¯s tone could have sounded joking but implied such a serious intention. She wanted to know the extent of their rtionship.


    ¡°You¡¯re an attractive woman, Vio. You can get any man you want,¡± said Haidar.


    ¡°Including you?¡±


    Haidar chuckled as he turned to the woman sitting in front of him.


    ¡°Looks like you¡¯re still thinking about the woman¡¯s words,¡± said Haidar.


    Viona shrugged her shoulders faintly. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I just wanted to know.¡±


    Haider took a deep breath. The drink that was still a little left in his ss he gulped until it ran aground.


    ¡°For now I want to focus on my work. I¡¯m just getting started and I don¡¯t want to mess it up. You know that right?¡±


    Actually, Haidar didn¡¯t need to exin the situation to Viona anymore. How he sacrificed his dream to be a painter and instead entered the world of business that never caught his attention. Even now, Viona still wonders what is the reason why Haidar changed his mind and followed his father¡¯s wishes.


    Viona nodded slowly. ¡°Yes. I know very well. Haidar the workaholic.¡±


    ¡°I take that as apliment,¡± said Haidar inviting a smallugh between them. ¡°For that, regarding a partner ¡­ it¡¯s still a long way off. I want to get married if I¡¯m really ready.¡±


    ¡°Okay¡­ is that why you dyed your hair too?¡± Viona asked as she poured the drink back into Haidar¡¯s ss. Raised her ss to invite the man to a toast. Haidar happily raised his ss.


    Tling!


    The sound of two sses shing.


    ¡°Maybe. But another reason is because I want a new atmosphere. Besides, the silver color makes me look more handsome,¡± said Haidar so confidently with his new appearance.


    ¡°Yes. It¡¯s up to you,¡± said Viona making both of themugh.


    But the n was just a n, Haidar actually met the figure he had been looking for. The figure of a woman he met at the exhibition. The figure of a woman who so admired her work at that time. The figure of a woman who became his first fan. In fact, he had only lived in tha for three months. But fate seemed to have approached him.


    His first meeting with the woman should have been a beautiful moment where he and the woman would reminisce about the past, but Haidar instead found the woman sitting alone at one of the cafe tables with a frustrated look on her face. He was just about to go over to the woman to make sure but a man already sat beside her. Finally Haidar just watched from afar. The jazz music was ying loudly enough that he couldn¡¯t hear the two of them talking, not to mention that they were quite far apart.


    Until he saw the woman wanted to get up from her seat. But she seems to have lost her bnce. Making the man beside her swiftly catch the woman¡¯s body.


    Haidar wasn¡¯t stupid enough to understand the current situation. Seeing the man carrying the woman out, Haidar quickly blocked him.


    ¡°Let her go!¡± Haidarmanded looking at the man sharply.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± the man asked aloud.


    Haidar turned his gaze to the woman who was already half conscious. It turned out to be true, she was the woman Haidar had been looking for. Nothing has changed. The woman was still as beautiful and charming as thest time they met. But the question for Haidar now is, why did the woman end up here?


    Without thinking Haidar immediately replied, ¡°She is my mine!¡±


    Haidar saw the glint of anger in the man¡¯s eyes but it didn¡¯t scare him. ¡°So get your hands off her before I break your hand!¡±


    Look. He even threatened the man.


    ¡°Tsk! Damn!¡± Thest words that came out of the man¡¯s mouth before leaving. Haidar quickly carried the woman¡¯s body into his arms.


    ¡°Miss, are you all right?¡± asked Haidar. Seeing the woman just staring at him sadly, Haidar immediately carried himself bridal. ¡°Looks like you¡¯re really drunk.¡±


    He took the woman into the car. Before moving, Haidar turned to the woman who was sitting beside him.


    ¡°Where are you taking me?¡± he asked quietly. But Haidar just smiled and put his seat belt on the woman¡¯s body.


    ¡°Of course it takes you to a safer ce than this ce.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 54

    Happy reading¡­.


    ¡°What kind of man do you like?¡±


    The question just slipped out of Haidar¡¯s thin lips with a look that couldn¡¯t be separated from the woman in front of him. The woman looked confused by Haidar¡¯s question. Even though they had only met today, the man in the white t-shirt had already asked a question that caused an awkward feeling.


    Hera, who still looked very innocent and innocent at that time, only answered modestly. Whates to her mind is whates out of her mouth.


    ¡°Of course a man who can fulfill all my wishes,¡± replied Hera with a small chuckle. There was no seriousness in those words.


    ¡°You mean a man with a lot of money?¡± asked Haidar raising one eyebrow.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t a man judged by his money?¡± said Hera chuckling. She was actually joking because she didn¡¯t even know what kind of man she wanted.


    But who would have thought Hera¡¯s joke was the reason Haidar was in the business world. ording to him, if he continued his dream of bing a painter, he might not be able to fulfill Hera¡¯s wish in the future. Sounds very naive. Thoughts that should not have been in Haidar¡¯s mind at that time.


    Haidar fell deeply into the charm of a Hera. He fell in love at first sight. He even asked himself.


    ¡°Am I really in love?¡± Because it¡¯s the first time he¡¯s felt this way.


    The meeting that day was the first andst meeting between them. Because Haidar had to continue his studies at the Varden. All his family was there too.


    Seeing Haidar who was so enthusiastic in learning made his father so proud of him. Over time, Haidar began to forget the reason why he was in the business world. For some reason, he slowly started to like his job. Or in other words Haidar began to forget Hera.


    But fate doesn¡¯t seem to want that to happen. After three months of moving to tha to start his own career, he met Hera again. He did have time to find out where the woman was but to no avail, Haidar did not find her.


    Never thought that God actually had other ns to bring them together. It feels like all your prayers have been answered at once. Even now the woman was in her apartment, sleeping on her bed in a semi-conscious state.


    Time can pass quickly. But Haidar didn¡¯t even forget what Hera¡¯s face looked like. Even as an adult the woman did not change at all. Maybe that¡¯s why Haidar could immediately recognize Hera well.


    Haidar approached the woman. Check if the woman is under the influence of alcohol.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how much she drank,¡± Haidar whispered away. He then got up to help Hera to take off her shoes.


    ¡°Ahh¡­.¡±


    Haider¡¯s eyes widened. Unlucky! Why is that woman even sighing erotically? The man swallowed hard and leaned closer to Hera¡¯s face.


    ¡°Hey! Miss, are you okay? You¡¯re sweating a lot here,¡± said Haidar, brushing the woman¡¯s forehead. He didn¡¯t dare call out Hera¡¯s name yet. Not because of fear of being wrong, but because there is a feeling of difort if you have to call the woman¡¯s name. Especially in a semi-conscious state.


    Unexpectedly, the touch of Haidar¡¯s hand on her forehead made the woman squirm even more. Like so tormented.


    Haidar was not the ignorant man yesterday afternoon. Even though he is known to be cold and uncaring, his knowledge of things like this is not inferior to that of most men out there. Judging by her demeanor, he could guess what had happened to the woman.


    ¡°She is not only drunk but also under the influence of stimnt drugs,¡± Haidar whispered. He snorted softly remembering the face of the man who was with Hera earlier. He must have deliberately put the damn drug in Hera¡¯s drink. ¡°Tsk! You damn bastard!¡± he cursed.


    Haidar was about to go back but Hera held his hand. The man turned.


    ¡°Please touch me! Please!¡± the woman whispered.


    Haidar was shocked beyond y until his mouth and eyes widened. ¡°W-what are you saying, Miss?¡± Haidar was nervous especially when Hera put the man¡¯s hand on her chest. ¡°Hei! What are you doing?¡± Haidar shouted immediately away.


    ¡°Shit! This is so torturous. Can¡¯t you help me? I beg you!¡±


    Please save Haidar from this very precarious situation. His mind was starting to get muddled, messed up with Hera¡¯s appearance which made something under his pants throb.


    ¡®Be aware, Haidar. You¡¯re not an asshole.¡¯


    ¡°B-but, Miss. You might regret it,¡± said Haidar as he thought about what he should do to help the woman fulfill her desire.


    ¡°I asked for it. Please I can¡¯t take it anymore!¡±


    Haidar thought again but without him being able to dodge again, Hera pulled him so that he fell on the bed. Now she was above him.


    ¡®Should my first meeting with Hera start like this?¡¯ Haidar inner screams. Especially when Hera started kissing her lips brutally and hotly.


    As a normal man. Being treated like this made him unable to refuse. What¡¯s more, it¡¯s the woman you like. There¡¯s no turning back anymore. Haidar started kissing Hera back. And when his body began to churn, Haidar turned things around.


    He looked at Hera breathlessly. ¡°I hope you¡¯ll never regret what we did tonight.¡±


    Hera smiled faintly. Looks so resigned. An opportunity that Haidar didn¡¯t waste to be able to feel what it¡¯s like to make love.


    It¡¯s the first time for Haidar. Everything that he had only seen on his cellphone was now clearly disyed in front of him. Slowly Haidar began to move, practicing everything well and carefully.


    The room that was usually very cold because of the air conditioner that was on all day now turned hot because of the activities of the two. The echoes of sighs and moans were heard clearly. Haidar and Hera were so immersed in their hot activities.


    He don¡¯t know how many explosions they¡¯ve been through together. Haidar finally copsed next to Hera. Both of them scooped up oxygen greedily to fill the empty chest cavity.


    For a long time, Haidar was in a position to stare at the ceiling of his room. Until the sound of a small snoringing from Hera made him turn around. The woman was lost in dreand. Haidar turned his body to be face to face with Hera. He removed a few strands of Hera¡¯s hair that prevented her from looking at the face that looked so tired but instead made her look sexy.


    Haidar smiled bitterly. He never expected that they would do it under these circumstances. Haidar wanted this to be an unforgettable moment but it couldn¡¯t be helped.


    Haidar took a deep breath and pulled Hera into his arms. Feeling warmth spread through her body, Hera also hugged Haidar tightly.


    Both of them pulled a meaningful smile to decorate their faces. Maybe Hera was in a semi-conscious state at the time, but she couldn¡¯t lie. Feeling the hug made him feelfortable, safe and happy.


    Likewise with Haidar. It was as if he didn¡¯t want to let Hera go for a second. He also kissed the old Hera¡¯s forehead and started to close his eyes. Following Hera into dreand.


    ¡°I really hope you remember everything, Hera.¡±


    To be continued¡­

 Chapter 55

    Happy reading¡­.


    ¡°Remember something?¡± asked Haidar with a smile.


    ¡°Y-you¡­.¡± Hera¡¯s voice was caught in her neck with her mouth and eyes wide open as she stared at Haidar.


    ¡°It turns out that God answered my prayer,¡± said Haidar. ¡°Although a littlete,¡± he continued, shrugging his shoulders with a small chuckle. It¡¯s likeughing at his fate which if you think back on it is quite funny.


    Hera was silent. All the memories of that night rolled like pieces of a film that had just been connected to be aplete story. Hera really never thought that the man who was with her that night turned out to be Haidar. The silver haired man. After all, how did Hera know that the man was Haidar because now Haidar¡¯s hair was ck.


    The smile on Haidar¡¯s face faded slowly when he saw Hera¡¯s worried face. Like she wasn¡¯t happy with the reality she had just remembered.


    ¡°Hera, you¡¯re good¡ª¡± Haidar¡¯s words were cut off when his hand that was on Hera¡¯s shoulder was pushed away firmly. She didn¡¯t look at him anymore, got up from her seat and said, ¡°I¡¯m going in now.¡±


    Without waiting for an answer, Hera immediately stepped into the house. In such a hurry that he disappeared quickly behind the door. Wrinkles are clearly visible on Haidar¡¯s forehead. Confused by Hera¡¯s attitude.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why is Hera suddenly acting like that to me?¡± Haidar quietly thought.


    ¡®Could it be that Hera was angry because of the kiss earlier?¡¯ Haidar thought widening his eyes for a moment. He was sure Hera must be angry that he had kissed her presumptuously. However, Hera is still Jayden¡¯s wife. Haidar shouldn¡¯t have done that.


    ¡°Ah, damn it! Even though our rtionship has just improved,¡± Haidar cursed as if scolding himself. He was so reckless and reckless. But Haidar is also not naive. That kiss made him very happy. Even because of that kiss he couldn¡¯t wait to make Hera his own.


    Haidar stared intently at Hera¡¯s bedroom door. ¡°I¡¯d do anything to get you, Hera,¡± he muttered.


    Meanwhile, Hera, who was in her room, was feeling extremely uneasy. If she could just disappear from this world right now, she would have done it.


    ¡°How am I going to face Haidar now?¡± muttered Hera in a frustrated tone. She¡¯s really embarrassed. Although not very clear but more or less she can remember how bad he was that night.


    ¡°Aish, dammit!¡± he cursed jumping on the bed and buried her face in the mattress. In the midst of her turmoil, Hera remembered something. The woman touched her lips softly. She could still feel the soft texture of Haidar¡¯s lips. Along with that, her heart suddenly thumped wildly. Hera felt even more awkward. She snorted softly.


    ¡°I¡¯m like a teenage girl who has just hit puberty,¡± she mumbled sadly to herself. How not, Hera is twenty-seven years old and she also has a son. It didn¡¯t seem right for her to feel this way again.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll say goodbye first.¡±


    Hera heard Haidar¡¯s voice. She got out of bed and walked slowly towards the bedroom door to hear the conversation from outside.


    Haidar, who was right in front of Hera¡¯s room, smiled.


    ¡°Why the rush? Do you have other business?¡± Andrew asked.


    ¡°Nothing. It¡¯s just that it¡¯s veryte at night,¡± said Haidar giving a very ssic excuse. He couldn¡¯t possibly say if he wanted to go home because Hera had left him alone in the confusion.


    ¡°Ah, that¡¯s right,¡± said Anne. ¡°Then where is Hera? Why doesn¡¯t she apany you?¡±


    ¡°She took a break earlier. She said she was tired.¡± A lie that keeps both of them safe from questioning.


    ¡°All right, then¡­ I will take Mr. Haidar,¡± said Andrew to his wife. The woman just nodded slowly as she watched the departure of her husband and Haidar.


    Hera, who had been listening to their conversation for some reason, felt disappointed. Haidar just left? Without any intention of persuading her?


    ¡°Tsk!¡± Hera squeaked annoyed for no reason. The woman sat back down on the edge of the bed, folding her arms across her chest.


    Not long after, there was a knock on Hera¡¯s door.


    ¡°Hera?¡± called Anne after opening the door to the daughter¡¯s room.


    Hera just smiled faintly as their irises met.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    ¡°Are you all right?¡± asked Anne sitting beside the daughter with a worried look.


    ¡°Just feeling a little tired, Mom,¡± Hera replied with a faint smile.


    Anne thought that Hera must be exhausted from her divorce from Jayden. Notpletely wrong either. The issue of Hera and Jayden¡¯s divorce really made Hera very tired. It is not an easy matter to be able to file their divorce in court.


    The middle-aged woman sighed softly as she continued to stare at Hera who just looked down avoiding eye contact with her mother. Anne pulled Hera¡¯s body for a hug.


    ¡°I hope everything ends soon and you find your true happiness,¡± she whispered softly. There¡¯s still guilt in that sentence. Hera also hugged her mother. She also raised the same hope.


    Hera also wanted to get away from Jayden as soon as possible.


    ***


    Jayden took a deep breath. He stared nkly at the document he had just received this morning.


    ¡°It turns out that Hera really wants a divorce,¡± Jayden muttered under his breath.


    Yes, it was a summons for him to attend the first trial of his divorce from Hera in three days.


    Jayden mmed the document roughly onto the table, got up from his seat and looked straight at the ss wall to the right of his study. He loosened his tie a little to reduce the tightness in his chest.


    Until a knock on the door made his attention turn towards the door.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Mr. Jayden,¡± Roy said as soon as he entered Jayden¡¯s room.


    ¡°Everything OK?¡± Jayden asked without wasting time.


    Roy didn¡¯t answer and instead continued his steps towards Jayden¡¯s desk. Jayden¡¯s position was not too far from his oversized chair, so he easily sat back down in the chair and reached for the document Roy handed him.


    ¡°We¡¯ve taken care of everything ording to your wishes, sir,¡± said Roy.


    Jayden opened and read all the documents. The corners of his lips lifted to reveal the dimple on his left cheek. The man put the document on top of the divorce document. Looking at Roy with such a proud look.


    ¡°You¡¯ve always been reliable, Roy,¡± Jayden said with a smirk on his face.


    And if it¡¯s been praised then Roy will only dare to look directly into Jayden¡¯s sharp eyes. The man smiled sweetly and bowed politely.


    ¡°Thank you, sir,¡± he answered proudly.


    For the second time Jayden rose from his seat. He grabbed the coat hanging behind him and put it on. Those sharp eyes red at Roy. Jayden walked first followed by Roy behind him.


    ¡°Come on, Roy. We have a family to destroy.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 56

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    ¡°Mr. Jayden is outside, Madam Hera,¡± Ara said quietly. The smile that was originally stered on Hera¡¯s face instantly faded. Turn t.


    ¡°Am I¡ª¡±


    ¡°Let him in,¡± Hera interrupted quickly.


    From the start she had agreed to keep Jaydening any time he missed Juan. He is still Juan¡¯s father and no one can deny that. And Hera here doesn¡¯t want to be selfish because Juan¡¯s happiness is her priority now.


    ¡°Okay, Madam Hera,¡± said Ara back out to let Jayden in.


    Not long after, the existence of Jayden was present in their midst; Hera and Juan. The man only nced at Hera because Hera herself had looked away not wanting to look at her. Jayden grimaced softly.


    ¡°Juan is daddy¡¯s hottie. How are you, son?¡± Jayden asked turning his gaze to his son. He carried Juan in his arms. The toddler who had just been able to sit up just smiled at his father. Just make Jayden excited. The man gave Juan a few kisses on the cheek.


    Hera nced slightly with a faint smile on her face. The woman couldn¡¯t lie, she was happy to see Jayden and Juan¡¯s interaction. Hera more or less asked herself, was her decision to part ways the best way? The woman was always worried. Afraid that he would make the wrong decision. But doesn¡¯t every decision have a good or bad impact? And Hera should be able to deal with all that.


    Jayden turned to look at Hera who was sitting on the sofa behind him. The man sat beside the woman who was still his wife.


    ¡°How are you, Hera?¡± Jayden asked with a look not leaving Hera.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Such a t and cold answer.


    ¡°Thank goodness you¡¯re fine¡± said Jayden nodding slowly, turning to look at Juan who had been biting his own hand.


    Hera rose from her seat. ¡°Just leave when you¡¯re done seeing Juan,¡± she said, intending to leave.


    ¡°Wait, Hera!¡±


    Jayden¡¯s call made Hera fail. She then looked at Jayden. ¡°What is it?¡± Hera asked.


    ¡°If I may ¡­ I want to take Juan for a walk,¡± Jayden said looking at Hera expectantly.


    ¡°Sure. But not too long because the weather is quite cold,¡± said Hera, ncing at the window. ¡°Wait ¡­ I¡¯ll get Juan a sweater first,¡± she said again.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Jayden said to Hera¡¯s only slight smile.


    It only took a moment, Hera returned with a pair of warm clothes for Juan. The woman took over Juan from Jayden for a sweater.


    ¡°I want Ara toe with you,¡± said Hera as she put Juan¡¯s clothes on.


    ¡°Why Ara? Why not just you?¡±


    The question that suddenly made Hera gape in disbelief at what she had just heard. The woman red at Jayden. But the man just shrugged his shoulders with a smile. But in retrospect, Jayden was right. Why Ara? Wouldn¡¯t it be better if Hera kept an eye on Jayden when she was with Juan?


    Hera lowered her gaze slightly. ¡°All right. I¡¯lle with you,¡± she said then. It¡¯s better to go with him than to worry alone at home.


    Jayden smiled in satisfaction. He took over Juan while Hera came into the room to change her clothes. It didn¡¯t take long, Hera came with her warm clothes.


    ¡°Come on!¡± Jayden said walking first followed by Hera behind him.


    Silence. The only sound was the rattling of Juan¡¯s toys and the little mumbling of the little baby in the car. Neither Hera nor Jayden wanted to speak up. They are like strangers. The distance is really felt now.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    ¡°How is your rtionship with Elena?¡±


    But in the end Hera broke the silence. Jayden turned his head for a moment, as if wondering why Hera suddenly asked about Elena?


    ¡°We¡¯re fine,¡± Jayden replied. ¡°How about you yourself?¡± The man asked again.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Haidar Pratama.¡± Jayden didn¡¯t even need to exin what he meant. Just by mentioning the man¡¯s name Hera would immediately understand.


    ¡°We don¡¯t have a rtionship like you think,¡± Hera avoided turning her face out the window. The image of Haidar kissing her shed like a mockery of the words that had juste out of Hera¡¯s mouth.


    No rtionship? Seriously.


    ¡°Oh, I see. I thought after our divorce you would marry him immediately,¡± Jayden paused for a moment as he stepped on the brake pedal slowly as the traffic light shed. The man then turned his head towards Hera to continue his speech. ¡°Like me and Elena.¡±


    Hera¡¯s eyes widened for a moment. The woman smiled crookedly. ¡°Congrattions then. Isn¡¯t that what you really wanted?¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡± Jayden nodded firmly. ¡°Marrying Elena is my biggest dream, Hera.¡±


    Hera snorted. That stare was so disgusting. Jayden really shamelessly showed his happiness in front of Hera who was still his wife.


    Now, should Hera think twice about getting a divorce? No longer.


    The woman chose to turn her face forward as the car drove back. She didn¡¯t want to get out of control and spare all her emotions. Because it would be a lie if Hera said her heart didn¡¯t hurt to hear Jayden¡¯s confession. The wrinkled ends of the clothes be an outlet for pain, disappointment and anger. And the situation in the car was quiet again.


    It took about fifteen minutes and Jayden¡¯s car pulled up in the grounds of a hospital.


    Oh shit! Because she was too busy taking care of the divorce, Hera forgot to bring Juan for a check up to the doctor. For the first time, Hera felt defeated by Jayden in taking care of Juan.


    ¡°Let me carry Juan,¡± said Jayden taking Juan into his arms.


    The man seemed to show that he was more worthy of taking care of Juan than Hera. Maybe he thought Hera didn¡¯t know. What a sly man. thought Hera. Until Jayden cried even though Hera wouldn¡¯t let her son¡¯s custody fall into the man¡¯s hands.


    ¡°He is doing very well like a normal baby. So you don¡¯t have to worry anymore,¡± said the doctor who treated Juan after he finished examining the tiny baby.


    ¡°Thanks,¡± Hera muttered in relief.


    ¡°Dad¡¯s hero is great,¡± said Jayden, then kissed Juan on the cheek.


    ¡°Then we say goodbye, Doc,¡± said Hera.


    The doctor just nodded and smiled seeing Hera and Jayden out of her room.


    When he got outside Hera¡¯s steps stopped. The cell phone in her pocket vibrated causing the woman to quickly grab the square object.


    ¡°Mom called,¡± Hera mumbled quietly. She¡¯s only been out for a while though.


    ¡°Hello, Mom. What¡¯s wrong?¡± asked Hera holding her phone to her ear.


    ¡°Where are you, Hera?¡± asked Anne in a panicked tone that instantly made Hera frown.


    ¡°At the hospital. Juan has a check-up schedule today,¡± Hera replied, looking at Jayden who was already quite far in front of him.


    ¡°Hurry up, Hera. Your father is in the ER and is in critical condition.¡±


    Hera¡¯s ears were ringing so she just stood there because at the same time as Anne¡¯s words, Jayden turned to look at Hera with a triumphant smile. It was as if the man knew what Hera had just heard.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 57

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    ¡°Mom!¡±


    Hera called her mother who was sitting with Ara. The woman¡¯s face was puffy with tears streaming down her cheeks.


    ¡°How¡¯s Dad, Mom?¡± asked Hera, who was no less confused than Anne. The middle-aged woman shook her head and hugged Hera with her body that felt so weak.


    Since hearing the news that her husband fell unconscious in the office until now entering the ER, Anne has been crying. All of her strength had been drained. Luckily there was Ara who was loyal to her before Hera came.


    Hera also had tears in her eyes but no sound came out. He led Anne to sit down. She was the same, very worried and nervous, but Hera didn¡¯t show it in front of her mother as best she could.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure Dad will be fine, Mom,¡± Hera said hugging Anne tightly. Whether it¡¯s to strengthen yourself or to strengthen the mother. Maybe both.


    Hera turned to Jayden who was standing holding Juan who was sleeping. The man hasn¡¯t said anything since then. His gaze was nk, making Hera unable to guess what was in the man¡¯s mind. But the smile Hera had seen earlier made her think twice.


    The silence that had only been filled with the sound of Anne¡¯s sobs broke when a doctor came out of the room. Anne and Hera hurriedly approached the doctor.


    ¡°Thank God he was able to get through his critical period,¡± said the male doctor making the mother and daughter pair breathe a sigh of relief. ¡°Unfortunately, Mr. Andrew had a stroke which left his body paralyzed.¡±


    Anne and Hera, who had been breathing a sigh of relief, were again surprised by the doctor¡¯s statement.


    ¡°My father had a stroke?¡± asked Hera as if she still couldn¡¯t believe what she was hearing.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Miss,¡± he replied. ¡°Then excuse me,¡± he said again and then left.


    Either from shock or exhaustion, in the end Anne¡¯s body fell. The woman fainted. Create a moment of panic.


    One problem has not been solved yet another problemes. It was as if Jayden and Hera¡¯s separation would only bring disaster to all of them.


    What actually happened?


    ***


    Hearing that Mr. Andrew was admitted to the hospital, Haidar immediately rushed to the hospital apanied by Ridwan. Even an important meeting he was supposed to attend had to be postponed.


    Hera is more important than anything. Besides, the colleagues didn¡¯t mind waiting for Haidar either. His influence and that of his father made almost all of his colleagues unable to argue. Not afraid just shy.


    When he arrived at the hospital, Haidar saw Hera sitting next to Anne, who was lying unconscious on the hospital bed. The man¡¯s attention turned to Jayden who was standing beside Hera. With wide strides Haidar walked towards them. He grabbed Jayden¡¯s cor and punched the man on the cheek so he fell on the floor.


    ¡°Fuck!¡± Haidar shouted.


    Everyone there was shocked. Including Hera.


    ¡°Haidar, what is this?!¡± shouted Hera stifled. Remember they are in the hospital.


    Luckily, there was Ridwan who hugged Haidar before the man beat Jayden again.


    ¡°Patience, Mr. Haidar. We are in the hospital!¡± said Ridwan trying to calm Haidar who was already burning with emotion.


    ¡°How can I be patient with a cunning and evil man like him, Ridwan?¡± Haidar strongly pushed Ridwan¡¯s hand away. Things were so tense there. They are for everyone to see.


    ¡°What do you mean, Haidar?¡± asked Hera in a trembling voice.


    Haidar turned to Hera. Seeing the woman¡¯s state of chaos made Haidar even more unable to control his emotions.


    ¡°Because this man put your father in the hospital, Hera,¡± said Haidar, pointing to Jayden who had stood back up.


    ¡°W¨Cwhat?¡± Hera stuttered. She looked at Jayden with teary eyes. Will be disappointed and do not expect.


    ¡°Aish, shit!¡± Jayden cursed feeling a sting at the corner of his injured lip. Even fresh blood was flowing there. ¡°Even though I still want to enjoy the show,¡± he said grinning, looking down at Hera and Haidar in turn.


    kkk!!!


    Haidar, who was already ready to beat Jayden, stopped when Hera pped the man¡¯s cheek first.


    ¡°You had toe this far, huh?¡± said Hera in a trembling voice. The emotions that were in him could no longer be contained. ¡°Do you really have no conscience anymore?¡± Hera sobbed. Her chest tightened like oxygen had just been deprived of her.


    Her body almost swayed but Haidar swiftly brought Hera¡¯s trembling body into his arms.


    Jayden nced at the woman who was still his wife. A mocking smile still graced his face, which was reddened by Hera¡¯s p.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you, Hera? I won¡¯t let you go after you ruined my life,¡± Jayden said quietly.


    As if what Jayden had just said was a joke, Heraughed ndly.


    ¡°Ruined your life? You¡¯re the one who ruined my life, Jayden!¡± shouted Hera could not stand it anymore. She didn¡¯t even care if she was going to be kicked out of the hospital for making a fuss.


    ¡°Then we¡¯re even.¡± Jayden stepped closer to Hera. ¡°I won¡¯t lose anything when you divorce. But on the contrary, you will lose everything when you separate from me,¡± Jayden said with a chuckle before walking away from the hospital.


    Haidar was about to chase the man but Hera quickly restrained him. The woman shook her head slowly looking at Haidar with her eyes that had flooded with tears.


    ¡°I need you here,¡± Hera whispered, dropping her head on Haidar¡¯s chest.


    The emotions that had reached the crown gradually subsided. Haidar took a deep breath and then hugged Hera tightly. That¡¯s right, Hera needed him more now. Jayden¡¯s business he could finishter.


    Hera¡¯s body really felt boneless. So this is Jayden¡¯s revenge? Hera didn¡¯t think he would go this far. In fact, he did not hesitate to risk the lives of his parents. Hera had to wonder, was the man still sane or not? But one thing is certain, even Hera will not forgive Jayden until death.


    Won¡¯t.


    ***


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    The first words that came out of Jayden¡¯s mouth after the car reached Elena¡¯s yard.


    He should be happy now, right? Because all the ns went smoothly. Strangely though, Jayden didn¡¯t feel that way. Hera¡¯s look of disappointment and anger could make her feelings chaotic.


    Not. Jayden shouldn¡¯t feel that way. Still feeling uneasy, Jayden stepped into the house.


    ¡°Honey, you¡¯re home,¡± said Elena, hearing the sound of the door opening revealing Jayden¡¯s existence. Elena slightly frowned at the confused expression on Jayden¡¯s face.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    Without saying anything Jayden immediately pulled Elena into the room. Making love is the only way Jayden vents all his worries.


    But unfortunately, Elena who was sighing loudly in her confinement actually looked like Hera. Jayden groaned loudly.


    What happened to me?


    To be continued¡­..

 Chapter 58

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    Andrew had just set foot in hispany, but a man who was his secretary immediately approached him. The look on his face was confused and uneasy making Andrew not happy to see him.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Andrew asked.


    The man didn¡¯t answer immediately, but made a face as if saying what he was about to talk about was inappropriate in an open room like this. Andrew who understood that then continued his steps towards his room


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Jonathan?¡± Andrew asked a second time. He was sitting in his oversized chair now and ready to hear what the man had to say.


    The man named Jonathan bit his lower lip as if he was still hesitant to tell. Taking a deep breath, Jonathan handed the file he had been holding on to Andrew.


    Andrew nced at Jonathan for a moment before epting the file. Open it and read carefully. Andrew¡¯s eyes widen.


    ¡°What does this mean?¡± Andrew asked looking at Jonathan.


    ¡°The shareholders withdrew all their shares from ourpany, sir,¡± said Jonathan with a disappointed expression.


    ¡°Yes. I know ¡­ what I¡¯m asking is why did they do that? We didn¡¯t do anything wrong.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because of the news about the divorce of your daughter and Mr. Jayden. They all lost trust,¡± said Jonathan, not daring to look his boss in the eye. ¡°Not to mention that Mr. Jayden has let go of thispany.¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± shouted Andrew.


    ¡°Yes, sir. Mr. Jayden no longer oversees ourpany,¡± said Jonathan with a regretful face.


    Whether coincidentally or not, that day Andrew forgot to take his medicine. Making the man unable to ept the shocking news. Andrew fell unconscious and had to be rushed to the hospital immediately. Thankfully he was still able to be saved even though he had to suffer from paralysis due to a stroke.


    Hera wiped away her tears as she saw her parents lying weakly on the hospital bed. And it¡¯s all because of Jayden.


    Hera had prayed that what had happened to her father was not because of the man who was still her husband, because at that time Jayden was with her. However, Hera was wrong. In fact, Jayden had nned everything beforeing to pick up Hera and Juan.


    What an asshole!


    ¡°Hera!¡± Haidar called softly as he sat beside Hera.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    After making a fuss there, the man came back with some food for Hera.


    ¡°I¡¯m not hungry,¡± said Hera, refusing the food Haidar gave her.


    ¡°Your mother and father are bedridden and now you want to get sick too? Then who will take care of them, Hera?¡± Haidar said.


    Hera sobbed as she looked down. Haidar could understand how Hera felt. She was at the lowest point in her life. The figure she was leaning on was now lying sick. Not to mention that it happened on purpose. Haidar couldn¡¯t even imagine if he was in Hera¡¯s position now. Maybe Haidar wouldn¡¯t be able to deal with it.


    Haidar carried Hera¡¯s trembling body into his arms.


    ¡°I know this is very hard. But I believe you can get through it, Hera. Because you will not be alone, I will always be with you,¡± said Haidar honestly from the bottom of his heart.


    Hera didn¡¯t answer but she hugged Haidar back as if he was the strongest ce she could rely on toin. The man gently patted Hera¡¯s back trying to calm her down. And miraculously Hera felt very calm in Haidar¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Make me one of your ces to lean on, Hera.¡±


    ***


    ¡°Hera¡­.¡±


    Feeling her head gently rubbed, Hera woke up from her sleep. She was so tired that she unconsciously fell asleep propped up on Anne¡¯s bed. While Haidar was out for a while with Ridwan.


    ¡°Mom,¡± Hera softly smiled when she saw that Anne hade to her senses.


    Anne tried to sit up with the help of Hera. ¡°How is your Dad doing?¡± asked the woman with a worried expression on her face.


    ¡°Dad is fine, Mom,¡± Hera replied, pausing to hold Anne¡¯s hand. ¡°But as the doctor said, Dad had a stroke,¡± she saidter.


    ¡°Oh my God¡­.¡± Anne sobbed.


    Hera hugged Anne tightly trying to encourage each other. After feeling calmer, Hera took her mother to meet her father. Again Anne wept bitterly to see her husband lying helplessly on a hospital bed.


    But it seems that is not enough. The device in Hera¡¯s coat pocket vibrated. It was a call from Ara. Hera chose to take calls outside the room.


    ¡°Hello, Ara. What¡¯s wrong? Is Juan cranky?¡± asked Hera after cing the t object to her ear. At the same time, Haidar came to Hera.


    ¡°No, madam¡­ but could youe now?¡± asked Ara in a frightened tone.


    Hera¡¯s brow furrowed. ¡°What is it?¡±


    Hera¡¯s question was answered as soon as she arrived at her house with Haidar. When she got there she saw the woman sitting with a man with Juan still in her arms.


    ¡°Ara, you can go back to your room,¡± said Hera. From here he will take over. Hera sat in front of the man with Haidar sitting beside her.


    ¡°Is it true that you are Miss Hera¡¯s daughter of Mr. Andrew?¡± the man asked Hera politely.


    ¡°Yeah right. Sorry who are you?¡± Hera asked back.


    ¡°We from the bank want to inform you that this house must be confiscated to pay Mr. Andrew¡¯s debts,¡± replied the man.


    ¡°What?¡± Hera gasped in surprise.


    ¡°We¡¯ll give you two days to vacate the house. Then I¡¯ll say goodbye,¡± the man said and walked away.


    The seat in Hera¡¯s ce wasn¡¯t even warm yet and she had already received such shocking news.


    ¡°I won¡¯t lose anything when you divorce me. On the other hand, you will lose everything when you separate from me.¡±


    Jayden¡¯s words shed back into Hera¡¯s mind. So this is what the man meant. Hera not only almost lost her father but also the house,pany and others have now disappeared.


    ¡°Hera, are you okay?¡± asked Haidar holding Hera¡¯s body. The woman almost fainted. ¡°Damn it! This must be Jayden¡¯s doing,¡± the man cursed angrily.


    Meanwhile Hera could only remain silent as if she had just digested what had happened. Now what should she do? What happened to her family? That¡¯s what seemed to tear Hera¡¯s heart.


    Dad, Mom, Juan I¡¯m sorry.


    To be continued¡­.

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    A few weekster¡­.


    ¡°Are you sure you want to apany me?¡± Jayden asked Elena who was helped his put up tie.


    ¡°Of course, honey. I want to see for myself that you finally divorce Hera,¡± said Elena, unable to hide her happiness. The wait for more than a year waiting for Jayden to divorce Hera is over.


    Today they were going to have a trial and Elena didn¡¯t want to miss the chance to see it for herself.


    ¡°Okay, if that¡¯s what you want,¡± Jayden said, caressing Elena¡¯s cheek after she finished putting on his suit.


    The newlywed couple immediately rushed to the court. They arrived first. Followed by Jane and several other rtives who came to support Jayden. They still don¡¯t know the truth. Jayden¡¯s family still thinks that this divorce happened because of Hera¡¯s infidelity.


    Hera¡¯s own family no longer bothered to exin everything. After all, after this divorce they will not have any rtionship anymore.


    It didn¡¯t take long for the one they had been waiting for to arrive. Hera Altezza who was apanied by awyer and Haidar. No rtives apanying her. There are only three of them. Sneaks and curses rang in Hera¡¯s ears as she walked towards her ce. But as deaf, Hera did not care at all. The woman in the knee-length dress continued to walk upright without looking back. She didn¡¯t even notice that a man who was about five meters away was staring in awe.


    ¡®Why does Hera look prettier?¡¯ Jayden thought.


    Hera let her hair grow longer. Unraveled and colored in a light brown color. A light brush of make-up makes her face look fresher and more radiant. It¡¯s a mature aura that emanates to make all eyes stunned. The woman¡¯s body also looks fuller, making the dress she wears tight, showing her curves.


    Jayden couldn¡¯t take his eyes off him until he was awakened by a man¡¯s voice telling him the judge wasing.


    The trial went smoothly with the final decision that Hera and Jayden had officially divorced and Juan¡¯s custody remained with Hera.


    Hera breathed a sigh of relief as she smiled happily.


    ¡°Congrattions, Mrs. Hera. In the end, everything went ording to n,¡± said thewyer who apanied Hera, holding out his hand.


    ¡°This is thanks to your help. Thank you,¡± Hera said sincerely, shaking the man¡¯s hand.


    The ck eye then turned to look at Haidar. The man nodded slowly and then raised his thumb. There was a feeling of pride towards the woman he loved. Hera is really very strong because she can get through all the trials that befall her repeatedly. Seeing Hera smile like that made Haidar promise himself that he would not make that smile disappear.


    Hera was about to go to Haidar but stopped when someone called out to her.


    ¡°Hera!¡±


    The woman turned around. Put on a t face. ¡°What is it?¡± she asked.


    ¡°ording to the agreement ¡­ I¡¯ll still see Juan whenever I want. He¡¯s still my son after all,¡± Jayden said with his haughty tone. Hera snorted. Really Jayden is really shameless. Talking like that as if he hadn¡¯t done anything wrong to Hera.


    ¡°Sure. You cane see him. I¡¯m not a person who likes to keep promises. You calm down,¡± Hera sneered which instantly made Jayden¡¯s jaw harden. Especially when he saw Haidar approaching them and holding Hera¡¯s hand. They smiled at each other not caring if the man in front of them was burning with anger ¡­ or maybe jealous?


    The tension grew even more when Elena also came there. Wrapped her arm around Jayden¡¯s arm.


    ¡°In the end, victory was on my side huh, Hera?¡± said Elena arrogantly.


    But Hera¡¯s expression didn¡¯t match Elena¡¯s expectations. The woman smiled without showing an annoyed face.


    ¡°Yes. Think of it as a victory for you because in the end you can be with the person you love,¡± said Hera. ¡°But I didn¡¯t lose either, Elena. I also won this battle.¡±


    Both of them; Elena and Jayden, stunned. Trying to digest what Hera¡¯s words meant.


    ¡°Then we say goodbye,¡± said Hera, ncing at Haidar. ¡°Come on!¡±


    The man just nodded, ncing at Elena and Jayden before walking away with his hand still intertwined with Hera¡¯s.


    ***


    Hera took a deep breath after getting into Haidar¡¯s car. It really made her muscles cramp. So tense.


    ¡°You did well, Hera.¡±


    Hera couldn¡¯t lie, Haidar¡¯s touch on her shoulder gave her positive energy that made her feel calmer.


    ¡°Thank you for apanying me until now, Haidar,¡± Hera said sincerely.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee, Hera. Whatever it is if it¡¯s for you,¡± Haidar replied making both of them smile.


    Haidar¡¯s role in helping Hera to get away from Jayden was really big. Even Hera couldn¡¯t imagine if Haidar wasn¡¯t around she might still be trapped in that miserable marriage.


    Ask about the extent of their rtionship? Neither Haidar nor Hera knew how to describe it. Both arefortable with this kind of rtionship. No demands and no strings attached. They just make each other happy. Only that.


    Maybe Hera wasfortable with this kind of rtionship but not with Haidar. To this day, the man still hopes that one day Hera will give rity to their rtionship.


    Marriage, for example.


    ***


    The house that was upied by Hera is now upied by Jayden and Elena. The woman decided to just rent out her house and stay at Jayden¡¯s. Actually it was also at Jayden¡¯s request for reasons of wedding preparations. They will find it easier to organize everything together.


    But after today, there was a slight gap in Jayden¡¯s heart. Is he really ready to marry Elena and let Hera gopletely? He don¡¯t know, Jayden himself was confused. Even more confusing for Jayden, why did Hera look fine?


    Not even the slightest look of frustration Jayden had hoped for.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I take all her possessions? Then why did it turn out like this?¡± Jayden grumbled in deep thought.


    Is this Haidar¡¯s doing?


    ¡°Looks like I missed something important.¡± After saying those words, Jayden reached into his cell phone. Call Roy.


    ¡°Hello, Roy,¡± Jayden called impatiently.


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Jayden. What¡¯s wrong?¡± asked Roy on the other end of the phone.


    ¡°Hurry up and investigate what Hera and Haidar are doing. Find out everything about them. Don¡¯t miss a thing,¡± Jayden ordered emphatically.


    ¡°Okay, Mr. Jayden.¡±


    Roy wouldn¡¯t have asked if Jayden had given him an assignment. It doesn¡¯t matter who it¡¯s rted to. Jayden¡¯s orders were absolute for Roy. He didn¡¯t even care about his tiredness and fear. Because Roy knew, an angry Jayden was scarier.


    ¡°I have to do it quickly. Before I end up like Mr. Elvis,¡± said Roy before walking into his car. Leaving the apartment building area at tha Center.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    To be continued¡­.

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    When she got home, Hera was greeted enthusiastically by Anne and Andrew, who had been waiting for her for a long time. Haidar had already said goodbye without stopping by, he said he had urgent business to attend to.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Juan?¡± asked Hera looking around the house.


    ¡°Sleeping with Ara,¡± replied Anne. Hera just nodded in understanding. Taking Andrew¡¯s wheelchair and pushing him into the living room.


    ¡°How is the result?¡± asked Anne impatiently.


    Seeing the radiant look on Hera¡¯s face, Anne and Andrew could guess if the daughter was bringing good news. But that didn¡¯t stop Anne from knowing directly from Hera.


    ¡°Everything went smoothly¡­.¡± Hera sighed softly as she smiled at her father and mother. ¡°Jayden and I are officially divorced.¡±


    Anne could not hide her happiness. Hera hugged her tightly with a relieved smile stered on her face. Maybe there are many parents out there who will be disappointed when they hear that their children are divorced. Yes, of course if the couple was happy, but Hera¡­ hah¡­ maybe this was her destiny.


    Separation is the best option.


    ¡°Finally you can get away from him too,¡± murmured Anne, stroking Hera¡¯s back gently.


    ¡°Yes, Mom. This is thanks to the prayers and support of Mom and Dad too,¡± said Hera.


    They broke the hug. Staring at Andrew who could only be silent. Even though they didn¡¯t say anything, the two women could see that Andrew was happy to hear this good news.


    ¡°Dad is happy too, isn¡¯t he?¡± asked Hera. Andrew blinked twice and it meant ¡®Yes¡¯.


    Hera was grateful that now her father was able tomunicate even if it was just a blink of an eye. Andrew also only able to use a wheelchair a few days ago.


    Since leaving the hospital the man could only lie down, even to eat and drink was very difficult. The first week was the most difficult for the Hera family.


    But now, all the pain seemed to have paid off. Hera¡¯s little family could smile again.


    **sh back**


    Hera returned to the hospital with mixed feelings. What should she tell her father and mother? They have lost everything now. There¡¯s nothing left. Haidar, who knew Hera¡¯s heartbreak, tightly gripped the woman¡¯s hand.


    ¡°What should I tell them, Haidar? We have nothing left,¡± Hera sobbed. They had arrived in front of Andrew¡¯s living room but the steps were too heavy to enter.


    ¡°No, Hera. You still have one thing.¡±


    When Haidar said that, Hera was confused. She still has one thing? But what? Everything has been taken by Jayden.


    All the questions that filled her head were answered when they arrived at a two-story house. The house is located in a residential area not far from Haidar¡¯s apartment.


    ¡°Whose house is this, Haidar?¡± Hera asked looking at the house for a moment then nced at Haidar who was standing beside her.


    ¡°Your house,¡± said Haidar.


    ¡°My house? Don¡¯t joke. I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve ever bought a house as good as this,¡± said Hera. Never mind buying a house, just don¡¯t think about it.


    ¡°Remember when you told me to buy somend at tha Center?¡±


    Hera nodded. How could she have forgotten when she told Jayden to choose between herself or thend, and with a jerk Jayden chose thend instead.


    Oh shit! Just remembering Hera¡¯s blood was boiling.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    ¡°I bought it with the money you gave me,¡± continued Haidar.


    Hera had almost forgotten about it. She was so focused on her goal to know whether Jayden would choose her or thend, that she forgot that the money she had saved up she had given to Haidar to buy thend at tha Center.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Hera still couldn¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°Of course, Hera.¡±


    Hera¡¯s ck eyes zed over. This is really an unexpected surprise. At that time Hera just didn¡¯t want to owe Haidar too much. Even though she had vehemently refused. But Hera was more stubborn, so Haidar finally relented. But who would have thought if her decision at that time was the most appropriate decision.


    ¡°Thank you very much, Haidar.¡± Hera unconsciously hugged the man. And of course Haidar happily hugged Hera back.


    ***


    Haidar took Hera to look around the house. Haidar was very happy because Hera seemed to like the house she had chosen herself. Starting from the interior to the exterior. Hera likes it.


    ¡°The price that Jayden gave is quiterge. So you not only get this house but you can also get your father¡¯spany back. All the property is also in your name and is not rted to your father¡¯s property so Jayden won¡¯t be able to take it,¡± said Haidar handing a credit card containing all of Hera¡¯s money.


    The man had already prepared all of this from a long time ago. He was just waiting for the right time to give back all of Hera¡¯s rights.


    They were now sitting in the living room after nearly thirty minutes of exploring the house. Only a few important rooms. The rest Hera would see when she and her family moved there.


    ¡°Thank you again, Haidar.¡± Hera was really at a loss for words so happy that she could only say thank you earlier.


    ¡°Anything if it¡¯s for you,¡± said Haidar making both of them chuckle. ¡°Nor did I expect Jayden to keep his promise to pay double the original price.¡±


    Hera took a deep breath. ¡°Jayden never yed with his words.¡±


    More than one year together was enough to make Hera get to know Jayden well. Arrogant, cunning and wouldn¡¯t think twice if he thought it would be profitable.


    ¡°Including destroying my family,¡± Hera whispered, lowering her head. Her chest felt tight and sore remembering how cruel a Jayden had to make her family fall apart. Even almost made Hera lose her father.


    ¡°Then you¡¯ll just shut up?¡±


    Haidar¡¯s question made Hera raise her head. The big hand reached out to wipe the tears from Hera¡¯s cheeks. Haidar¡¯s emotions boil every time he sees the woman he loves so much being hurt by another man. Haidar will not forgive Jayden for making Hera cry because of it.


    Deep down, of course, Hera didn¡¯t want to stand by and watch how the man crushed her. Jayden was the man Hera hated the most in this world. But there was still one gap that made the woman think twice. After all, Jayden is still the father of her son.


    ¡°I really want to avenge Jayden¡¯s actions. But doesn¡¯t that mean I¡¯m the same as him?¡± Hera took a deep breath before continuing. ¡°Enough Juan has a lousy father.¡±


    Haidar had expected that Hera would not easily say yes to revenge. To some extent it disappointed him. But what Hera said no one could deny. He couldn¡¯t even imagine if Juan would grow up and know all this stuff. The kid would definitely be very disappointed. Knowing his father and mother are obsessed with revenge for each other.


    Haidar smiled faintly but the words that came out of his mouth made Hera instantly shut up.


    ¡°Then ¡­ let me repay Jayden for what he did to you.¡±


    **shback end**


    To be continued¡­.

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    Jayden mmed down the documents and photos that Roy had just given him. The man massaged his temples gently. His head felt like it was going to explode because of the emotions that were starting to overwhelm him. While the man in front of him could only look down, not daring to look at the boss. Remember, an angry Jayden looks really scary in Roy¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°How could Hera get up so fast?¡± he growled until his jaw clenched.


    In the photo provided by Roy, it can be seen that Hera has lived in a fairlyrge house and the document also states that Hera has taken over her father¡¯spany.


    How could Hera be able to do that all at once? She should havee to Jayden, pleading with him with a pitiful face full of tears. But what happened now, Hera instead had fun with her dazzling beautiful face.


    Damn it!


    ¡°The property that Miss Hera lives in is now in her own name. That¡¯s why you can¡¯t take over.¡± Maybe Roy was afraid but he also had to exin everything he knew to the handsome man.


    ¡°Did she get the property from Haidar?¡±


    ¡°Most likely, sir. Because Miss Hera also got clients from Mr. Haidar¡¯s connections.¡±


    Oh shit!


    Jayden huffed in annoyance. He didn¡¯t take that into ount. He forgot that the opponent he was facing was not easy. Or in other words Jayden got a bnced opponent.


    Drrtttt¡­ Drrttt¡­


    The phone on Jayden¡¯s desk vibrated making his attention turn to it. Elena¡¯s name was written on the phone screen. Jayden took a deep breath before cing the t object to his ear. Moving his index finger told Roy to get out. For now the information he provided was sufficient.


    Yes, enough to make Jayden frustrated for some reason.


    Is he jealous or is there some other feeling that¡¯s hard to exin? Who knows.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Elena?¡± Jayden asked looking out his office window.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you forget that today we were going to have a wedding dress fitting?¡± asked Elena on the other side.


    Oh shit! Jayden forgot and if he answered honestly, Elena would be furious.


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t have forgotten,¡± he replied. There was no other choice Jayden had to lie.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll go to your office.¡±


    ¡°No need. We¡¯ll just meet at the boutique.¡±


    Elena was silent for a moment. ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Ok, see you!¡±


    Jayden hung up the call unterally without hearing Elena¡¯s response.


    Honestly Jayden is in a bad state today. But he also had no good reason not to fulfill Elena¡¯s wish.


    Prepare for the wedding.


    Jayden had only been divorced from Hera for about a week but now he was at the boutique preparing a wedding gown with Elena. Truly extraordinary. Jayden himself shook his head in disbelief. How short has it all gone?


    ¡°Honey, what do you think?¡± asked Elena as she came out of the dressing room in a long white dress. The proportions of her tall and slender body make all the dresses she wears look very beautiful and suitable.


    Elena was so intrigued by the design of the dress she was wearing. It looks simple but looks luxurious with some sequin decorations that are not excessive. A few seconds passed she didn¡¯t get an answer, so Elena looked up at her future husband.


    ¡°Jayden!¡± call Elena. Jayden daydreamed there.


    ¡°Hei, honey!¡±


    Jayden never woke up from his long daydream. It wasn¡¯t until a shop clerk who was not far from him called, that Jayden woke up and looked at Elena.


    ¡°Ah, yeah, s-sorry. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Jayden asked frantically.


    Elena rolled her eyeszily. ¡°I¡¯m asking you, honey. Is this dress good for our wedding?¡±


    Anyone who heard Elena¡¯s words could guess if the woman was upset and angry.


    Jayden watched with a panicked face. He tried to stay calm but failed miserably. ¡°I think that¡ª¡±


    ¡°Never mind ¡­ forget it,¡± cut Elena. She looked at the woman beside her. ¡°We wille again tomorrow.¡±Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Okay, Miss.¡±


    Elena came back into the dressing room with an annoyed face. Hoping to have fun with the lover, preparing for the wedding, the opposite happens.


    ***


    ¡°What happened to you, Jayden?¡± asked Elena.


    Now they were in a car that wasn¡¯t going so fast across the highway.


    ¡°Just thinking a lot,¡± Jayden replied without even ncing at Elena.


    Elena took a deep breath. Resting her back on the car seat roughly. Her slender hands folded in front of her chest indicated that the answer Jayden gave did not satisfy her.


    ¡°Soon we will be married. These should be the happiest days of my life after waiting more than a year for you,¡± said Elena, pausing to catch her breath. ¡°But, somehow I feel that I¡¯m the only one who wants this marriage,¡± she continued, holding back the tightness that hit her chest.


    Jayden pulled the car over and turned to Elena. The woman¡¯s shoulders rose and fell trying to hold back tears. He grabbed Elena¡¯s hand and gripped it tightly making her look at him.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Jayden whispered. Their eyes met there. ¡°I¡¯m not unhappy that we¡¯re getting married soon. In fact I¡¯m the happiest person here because I can finally be with you, Elena.¡±


    ¡°But why don¡¯t I feel like that, Jayden. You¡¯re such a stranger.¡±


    Jayden tightened his grip even more. Trying to get Elena¡¯s trust back.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for that. Maybe because of the effect I¡¯m too busy taking care of the apartment construction at tha Center. But I promise from now on I will focus on our wedding,¡± Jayden coaxed with pitiful eyes. If it was like this, Elena couldn¡¯t possibly dodge it anymore.


    The woman with the long hair tugged at Jayden¡¯s neck. Put their lips together. She don¡¯t know how long Elena had not felt how sweet and lovable Jayden¡¯s lips were. She really missed her man.


    Meanwhile Jayden was at war with his own mind. The man felt guilty for continuing to lie to Elena. Should their rtionship start like this? But he also couldn¡¯t say that his busy schedule wasn¡¯t because of work but because of Hera.


    Jayden should have quit since they were divorced. They¡¯re done. Jayden has achieved all of his goals. Use, destroy and even make the woman¡¯s good name bad in front of her family. Then what now? Jayden¡¯s revenge has seeded. But the dimpled man was never satisfied.


    Jayden was always curious about what Hera was doing. Even had his assistant spy on the woman.


    Crazy! This is really crazy!


    What have you done to me, Hera. Why is letting go of you so hard?


    The kiss for a long time ¡ª only Elena enjoyed it because Jayden was busy thinking about Hera ¡ªsted before they drifted away from each other.


    Elena smiled meaningfully. She stroked Jayden¡¯s cheek gently. The man just smiled faintly without taking his vacant gaze from Elena.


    ¡°I hope you¡¯re right. Everything that happened was because you were so focused on tha Center¡­ not because of Hera,¡± said Elena.


    Suddenly Jayden¡¯s body stiffened. And that¡¯s when he finally realized what a jerk he was.


    To be continued¡­.

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    The nervousness assailed Hera making her palms sweat. The day was his first day meeting the clients who would help her rebuild her father¡¯spany.


    Even though she has received an education in the business sector, it does not necessarily make Hera calm. When she was in college she imagined Andrew, her father who would teach her how to manage the real estate business. But fate said otherwise, where Hera had to work alone. Learn on my own. It felt really hard. Really.


    Look. Even though the clients would arrive in fifteen minutes, Hera¡¯s anxiety did not subside.


    ¡°Should I take a sedative?¡± she muttered softly. ¡°Not!¡± But at the third second she immediately shook her head.


    Juan is still drinking her breast milk and Hera doesn¡¯t want her son to eat what she eats. Especially drug. It can be fatal.


    Inhale and then exhale slowly and repeatedly with a steady rhythm. Hera hoped that what she was doing now would ease her panic and anxiety a little.


    ¡°Come on, Hera! You can do it. This is for Juan, Mom and Dad,¡± she muttered to herself.


    Miraculously it worked. Hera finally managed to fight her panic before the clients entered the room with Jonathan who greeted them, their father¡¯s secretary who is now Hera¡¯s secretary.


    ¡°Good morning,dies and gentlemen. First of all, I would like to thank you foring to our office¡­.¡±


    Hera started her presentation well. She couldn¡¯t hide her pride in herself until the meeting was over. Her speech was not stuttering, her nervousness gradually disappeared when her prospective clients seemed interested in the business she promised.


    Time is running as it should. And finally Hera was able to pass the meeting well and hoped that the results would also be good. One by one Hera¡¯s clients left the room. Followed by Hera who was thest with Jonathan.


    ¡°You did your best, ma¡¯am,¡± Jonathan said. Maybe he is older than Hera, he has more experience in the business world but he is still polite because Hera is his boss. Actually Hera felt awkward but she had to respect the man¡¯s attitude.


    ¡°Thank you, sir,¡± said Hera, smiling sweetly. As much as possible Hera remained polite regardless of status. Because it could be Jonathan who will continue to help him rebuild thepany.


    ¡°Sir, would you like to apany me to lunch?¡± then asked Hera.


    ¡°Sure, ma¡¯am.¡±


    The two of them went to a ce to eat not far from the office. Actually, in the office itself there is a canteen but for some reason Hera wants to eat out today. Luckily Jonathan didn¡¯t mind. Unexpectedly, the clients who attended the meeting were also having lunch there.


    Hera intended to greet them but the woman¡¯s footsteps stopped when she heard their conversation.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Mr. Haidar, I wouldn¡¯t want to work with thispany anymore,¡± said one middle-aged woman in a cream-colored dress.


    ¡°That¡¯s true. Mr. Andrew¡¯s daughter is really shameless. It has been caught cheating with Mr. Haidar until she divorced her husband. Now she bravely manages apany that is almost destroyed,¡± said another woman in a red dress.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what the fate of our money will be,¡±ined one of the men with a slightly fat body.


    ¡°Of course I will sue Mr. Haidar if that woman disappoints us. Aren¡¯t they cheating partners?¡±


    ¡°Yes, you are right. I can¡¯t understand what that woman did. Mr. Haidar stupidly did anything to risk his own good name.¡± The man in the ck suit shook his head andughed mockingly.


    Hera heard everything clearly. With a panicked face Jonathan patted Hera¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Madam Hera, let¡¯s get out of here,¡± he said but Hera remained firmly standing staring at her clients.


    ¡°If I were Mr. Haidar, I would also do the same thing. Can¡¯t you see how sexy that woman is? Hehehe.¡±


    Hera¡¯s hands clenched at her sides. Even her jaw had hardened there.


    ¡°You are right. Mr. Haidar must be very satisfied with her service in bed,¡± continued another.All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Ah you crotch brain men! Always look at women from their bodies!¡± sneered at one of the women there but it only made theirughter grow bigger. That¡¯s not a defense but a mockery.


    It¡¯s enough. Hera couldn¡¯t take it anymore. She quickly turned around, she didn¡¯t even care that her body hit Jonathan¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Madam Hera¡¯!¡± call Jonathan. But Hera ignored him. Jonathan could understand what Hera was feeling now. Even though it was her first day, Hera had already received unpleasant treatment.


    Jonathan didn¡¯t know what to do because basically he didn¡¯t really know anything about Mr. Andrew¡¯s family¡¯s personal problems. But more or less he did hear that Hera divorced Jayden because Hera had an affair with Haidar. Whether it was true or not, Jonathan did not want to interfere. His only job was to help Hera with her work.


    Hera quickened her pace as the elevator reached the tenth floor. She went to her father¡¯s room which is now her room. While wiping her tears harshly, Hera looked out the window.


    Does everyone in this world always behave like that? When in front of us, allpliments and sweet smiles are shown as if they really like us. But behind their backs, they insult, spheme and even judge without knowing the truth.


    If so, Hera didn¡¯t want to trust anyone anymore. Her trust was always betrayed. Hera lightly smacked her tight chest. Her breath hitched as if oxygen had just been taken from her.


    If she didn¡¯t remember now that she was the breadwinner of the family, maybe Hera would have given up right now. But, if she gave up, what would happen to her family?


    ¡°Not!¡± Hera nodded slowly. ¡°Now is not the time to give up. I will prove that I can manage thispany on my own. It¡¯s not what they think.¡±


    To be continued¡­.

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    Hera took a deep breath as she stepped into the house. Themotion from the living room was heard even before she passed through the main door. It was Juan and Anne¡¯s voice. It looks like they are having fun ying. Unknowingly Hera smiled softly as she quickened her pace. She wanted to meet her little son soon.


    Hera¡¯s steps slowed slightly when she saw that it wasn¡¯t only Juan and Anne there.


    ¡°Hera, are you home yet?¡± Anne¡¯s question made the figure who was sitting with her back to Hera turned around.


    That¡¯s Haidar.


    The man smiled broadly showing his gummy smile that was so distinctive.


    ¡°Hey, Hera!¡± said Haidar.


    ¡°Hi!¡± replied Hera. ¡°I¡¯ll clean myself first,¡± she continued and then left.


    Juan, who was too busy ying with Haidar, didn¡¯t even notice Hera¡¯s presence. Juan is like that when he ys with a man. Hera thought, did Juan miss his father? May be. But since the divorce trial, Jayden had never been there. Hera had already given her their new home address even though she knew that even if they didn¡¯t give it Jayden would have to find out himself.


    After cleaning herself up, Hera approached Juan and Haidar. Only the two of them were left because Anne was assisted by Ara while preparing dinner.


    Juan who just realized that his mother hade home began to whine.


    ¡°If you¡¯re hungry, you just remember your mother, don¡¯t you?¡± said Hera pinching Juan¡¯s nose fondly. She gave Juan the pumped-in milk. It¡¯s not that Hera doesn¡¯t want to breastfeed directly, but she doesn¡¯t feel good because Haidar is there.


    ¡°How was your work today, Hera?¡± asked Haidar after a moment of silence. Both of them were sote watching Juan drink his milk voraciously.


    ¡°Very tiring,¡± Hera answered honestly.


    Haidar chuckled softly. ¡°That¡¯s natural because you¡¯re just starting a business from scratch,¡± he said. ¡°But you don¡¯t have to worry¡ª¡±


    ¡°No, Haidar.¡± Hera immediately cut off Haidar¡¯s words making the man frown in confusion.


    ¡°Your help is enough here.¡±


    Haidar¡¯s narrow eyes narrowed. ¡°What do you mean?¡± He was still confused about Hera¡¯s intentions.


    Hera didn¡¯t answer right away. The woman even lowered her head to make Haidar even more curious.


    ¡°Hera, what¡¯s wrong?¡± asked Haidar demanding an exnation. It¡¯s too sudden.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you ever say that you were also affected by my divorce?¡± Hera looked up. The look in her eyes conveyed disappointment and guilt. Disappointed that Haidar had not been honest with her and felt guilty about her problems with Jayden, Haidar¡¯s reputation was tarnished too.


    Haidar lowered his gaze slightly. So Hera already knew about this matter.


    ¡°You calm down, Hera. Everything will be fine,¡± said Haidar trying to calm Hera.


    ¡°Just fine?¡± Hera rolled her eyeszily. ¡°How is it possible that everything is fine, Haidar. They all sneer at us, tell stories that are ridiculous and even demean us.¡± Hera¡¯s words were full of deep resentment. Indirectly they have been ndered.


    ¡°I can¡¯t even imagine how much loss yourpany will incur because of this problem of mine. I¡¯m really sorry,¡± Hera said with an apologetic look on her face. Haidar had been very good to her but Hera could not repay him with kindness either.


    ¡°Thanks for worrying about me, but really everything is fine,¡± said Haidar again reassuring Hera. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s true¡­.¡± Haidar shrugged his shoulders faintly, ¡°at first it was difficult to get their trust back but I¡¯ve handled it well. And everything is back to normal now.¡±


    ¡°But what they say?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to think about it. After all, we¡¯re not like that. If they get bored or find a new, hotter topic, they¡¯ll forget about it.¡±


    Hera saluted by bringing Haidar who was so calm. Even though she was already very frustrated, seeing Haidar as usual in his response made Hera feel stupid herself.


    ¡°But still I want to manage my ownpany. I want to prove to them that mypany can bounce back because of my hard work.¡± Hera was determined.


    Seeing Hera¡¯s serious face actually invited Haidar¡¯sughter. The woman was so adorable that she couldn¡¯t help but ruffle Hera¡¯s hair, which still felt wet from washing it.


    ¡°I¡¯m d to see you so excited like this,¡± Haidar chuckled.


    With a shy smile and flushed cheeks Hera said, ¡°This is all thanks to your help too.¡±


    ¡°Okay. I can¡¯t wait to see thepany return to its prime. Because then I can edit you to be my wife.¡± The words that were so clear came out of Haidar¡¯s mouth. Hera couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes in surprise. Basic Haidar. But what Hera said next took Haidar by surprise.


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s time I started opening my heart to you.¡±


    Not only Haidar, Anne and Ara who heard this were also surprised and happy.


    Yes. It was time for Hera to pursue her own happiness. And maybe it can be achieved with Haidar.


    ***


    ¡°If you really can¡¯t take care of him, you should just give Juan custody to me!¡± Jayden shouted right in front of Hera¡¯s face, which was already in tears.


    Hera could only cry, neither fighting nor denying Jayden. Because the one on her mind right now is Juan.


    His little son who was struggling in the ER.


    ¡°Stop it, Jayden! It¡¯s not Hera¡¯s fault!¡± defended Anne, who had been trying to calm Hera down.


    Jaydenughed mockingly. ¡°Not Hera¡¯s fault? Then whose fault, Mrs. Anne?¡± Jayden asked arrogantly. ¡°If only she could be a mother and take good care of Juan, Juan wouldn¡¯t be in there!¡± Jayden suppressed every word that came out of his mouth. His sharp gaze seemed to be able to kill the pair of mother and daughter. The man really couldn¡¯t hold back his emotions anymore.


    ¡°If anything happens to my son, I won¡¯t forgive you, Hera! Keep that in mind!¡±


    Even Jayden¡¯s threats were like the wind passing by Hera¡¯s ears. Jayden didn¡¯t have to bother threatening Hera because Hera herself wouldn¡¯t forgive herself if anything happened to Juan.


    The three were still hopeful, asionally ncing at the door hoping the doctor woulde out soon and give them some good news. Fifteen minutes passed, no one came out of the room. Hera was getting more and more anxious and panicked. If only she could, she would have run in there to check for herself how her son was doing. Really waiting is the most annoying thing especially when ites to life.


    Their waiting continued for half an hour and finally Doctor Emi who had always treated Juan came out.


    Hera, Jayden and Anne immediately approached Doctor Emi.


    ¡°How is Juan, Doctor Emi?¡± asked Hera.


    Doctor Emi took a deep breath so the three people in front of her could guess if what Doctor Emi was about to say would not please them.


    ¡°Juan¡¯s condition is critical.¡±


    One sentence that suddenly made Hera lose consciousness.


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    ¡°Are you sure you want to handle it?¡± Jonathan asked with a slightly dubious face. This was because this was Hera¡¯s first job and she was determined to tackle a rather difficult job. And if they fail, maybe they will lose everything again.


    ¡°If I was alone ¡­ maybe I would doubt my abilities, but I have you Mr. Jonathan. I¡¯m sure we can handle it,¡± said Hera trying to convince the man as well as to convince herself.


    As she said a few days ago. Hera wanted to prove to everyone who had underestimated her abilities that she could bring thepany back on its feet. Even if she had to take a big risk, Hera would give it a try.


    Jonathan, who saw Hera¡¯s spirit zing, couldn¡¯t help but smile. The woman has the character of the father. Never give up and ambitious.


    ¡°All right, ma¡¯am. I¡¯ll definitely help you,¡± Jonathan said finally making both of them smile widely.


    Taking more jobs means that Hera¡¯s working time also increases. Not only in the office, even at home, the woman always looks busy with dozens of documents scattered on the table.


    ¡°Get some rest,¡± said Anne softly, stroking Hera¡¯s shoulder. It was already eleven o¡¯clock at night but Hera didn¡¯t move from her desk.


    ¡°Wait minute, Mom. I have to prepare it tonight so that tomorrow ourpany can win in the auction,¡± said Hera.


    Hera¡¯s responsibility is not only to make a living for her family, she also has to pay the remaining debt from the bank so that her father¡¯spany can be herspletely. The money he used to get from Jayden¡ªwhich Jayden himself didn¡¯t know¡ªwith Haidar¡¯s help was only enough to make up for it partly. So Hera still had to work hard to pay off the rest.


    Anne could only smile knowingly. There is a feeling of pity and pride at the same time. It¡¯s a shame that Hera shouldn¡¯t be working hard like this. But if not Hera who else? The Altezza family only had Hera as a sessor. Proud of the child¡¯s very strong determination. Rebuilding apany that has gone bankrupt is not easy. Several times Hera almost gave up because she failed, but she kept on trying relentlessly. And finally Hera¡¯s hard work paid off. Some of the properties in the Eligra area have be her.


    Hera shouldn¡¯t have to worry too much. It was only enough that he won tomorrow¡¯s auction, then her father¡¯spany would fall into her hands. But Hera knew it would not be easy.


    Jayden Xavier. The ex-husband, also participated in the auction. And Hera guessed that Jayden would know that his opponent was Hera. The man will not give up easily.


    Hera took a deep breath as she stared at the document in front of her. Her mother had already left after giving Hera a cup of hot tea. Hera could only hope that her luck would continue until tomorrow.


    And it was true, the goddess Portuna was still with her. Hera won the auction unanimously.


    ¡°We did it, Mrs. Hera,¡± Jonathan said with a big smile as he pped his hands the loudest. This was a good first step for Hera to rebuild thepany in her own name.


    Hera turned to the right where Jayden was. For the first time after the divorce they met. Jayden joined in pping as he looked at Hera. The man pulled one corner of his lips up.


    Hera was a little confused. Why does Jayden look normal? But he lost the auction. Usually he will do anything to achieve his goals. Was the ce not as important as Hera thought it would be for Jayden?


    Who knows. Hera didn¡¯t want to think about it too much. The important thing was that she won the auction. Although there was a little feeling of fear, because Jayden was silent it was even scarier.


    Some of the people who took part in the auction had already left the ce. Meanwhile Hera and Jonathan had to stay for a while to take care of some paperwork. They only left after all the business was done.


    ¡°Hey, Hera!¡± But Jayden¡¯s greeting made Hera stop. The woman turned to look at the man who was now standing in front of her.


    ¡°Congrattions on your victory today.¡± Jayden stretched out his hand, smiling faintly at Hera. Here Hera just wanted to be professional. Putting aside the personal issues between them. She epted Jayden¡¯s handshake calmly without showing any meaningful expression.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± said Hera.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡±


    After their handshakes slipped away, Jayden reached into something under his coat. Hera¡¯s ck irises followed where the hand moved. Until Jayden took out a white envelope.


    Ah no. It was not an envelope but an invitation letter. He extended the invitation towards Hera. The woman did not immediately take it. She looked at the invitation instead.


    Very beautiful. thought Hera. There was a bit of envy remembering that her and Jayden¡¯s wedding invitations weren¡¯t this good.


    Oh,e on, Hera. Why are you even reminiscing about the past?


    Immediately Hera smiled awkwardly and took the invitation from Jayden¡¯s hand.


    ¡°I hope youe to my and Elena¡¯s wedding,¡± Jayden said.


    ¡°Sure. I¡¯ll try to clear my schedule.¡±


    Jayden chuckled softly at Hera¡¯s words. Very arrogant. Hera acted like she was so busy.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll be waiting for you.¡± Jayden leaned a little closer to Hera¡¯s face. And when his lips were level with her ear he whispered, ¡°You will be a special guest. And don¡¯t forget to bring Haidar along.¡± After saying that Jayden then left leaving Hera unmoved in her ce.


    ¡°Come on, Mrs. Hera,¡± said Jonathan. The woman took a deep breath before turning out of the ce.


    Drrrtt¡­ drrrtt¡­


    Hera felt her cellphone vibrate in her bag. As they continued walking, Hera picked up the phone.


    ¡°Hello!¡± said Hera smiling sweetly. That¡¯s Anne, it seems that the mother was so impatient to hear the good news that she called.


    But Hera¡¯s smile immediately faded when she heard Anne¡¯s cry on the other side. Hera¡¯s steps also stopped with a trembling body.


    ¡°Juan¡¯s in the hospital?¡± Hera whispered with a look of panic, anxiety and fear mixed in there.


    Jayden who was not that far in front of Hera heard that. Suddenly Jayden immediately ran to Hera.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Hera?¡± Jayden asked.


    Hera was no longer able to answer. The woman chose to get into the car and ordered Jonathan to immediately take her to the hospital. Ignoring Jayden who kept calling her. The man decided to follow Hera while praying that Juan would be okay.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


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    Hera blinked her eyes a few times. Trying to get used to the light that he thought was very bright broke through her eyes.


    ¡°Hera, are you awake?¡± asked someone beside Hera. The woman¡¯s vision was still blurry so she couldn¡¯t clearly see who it was.


    ¡°Haidar?¡± Hera whispered as her eyes began to focus.


    ¡°Yes, Hera. It¡¯s me,¡± said Haidar holding Hera¡¯s hand gently.


    Hera immediately woke up remembering thest incident before she passed out. Gathering all her consciousness quickly.


    ¡°Juan ¡­ where is Juan? I have to meet Juan,¡± said Hera with a panicked face.


    Without saying anything, Haidar helped Hera to meet Juan.


    How shocked the woman was when she saw her little son lying unconscious in the ICU. Hera¡¯s body felt boneless, causing her to fall to the ground with tears streaming down her cheeks.


    ¡°Ju¡ªJuan ¡­ my son,¡± Hera whispered. Haidar, who was beside the woman, couldn¡¯t hold back tears not only because of Juan¡¯s poor condition but also because he saw Hera so devastated.


    In the end, Hera burst into tears there. With all his might Haidar calmed the woman. Take her in his arms.


    Hera really hoped that what she saw was just a dream but the more she brushed it off the stronger the reality hit her. With the remaining strength, Hera got up and walked over to Juan¡¯s bed.


    Again her heart was hit with pain seeing the pale face of the child. Her son¡¯s smile was no longer so charming to greet her. Hera reached for Juan¡¯s tiny hand. Hold it gently.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Juan ¡­ this is Mom, honey,¡± whispered little Hera. ¡°Juan must be healthy, Mom don¡¯t like seeing Juan like this¡­ hiks¡­ please Juan¡­ forgive Mom¡­ hiks¡­ hiks,¡± Hera sobbed, kissing Juan¡¯s hand several times. She really felt very guilty. Seems like Jayden¡¯s nickname for bad mother was true. Hera was ipetent to take care of Juan until hey in the hospital.


    Haidar stroked the woman¡¯s arm trying to strengthen it. He, who was a nobody, felt very sad, let alone Hera. The woman¡¯s pain can no longer be expressed in words.


    ¡°Juan is a strong child, Hera. I¡¯m sure he will recover,¡± said Haidar.


    Hera turned around, hugging Haidar. Unknowingly the woman spent all her sadness on Haidar. As if that man was the ce to be now toin. Haidar hugged Hera back trying to give the woman a sense of calm.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure Juan will be fine,¡± said Haidar, stroking Hera¡¯s shoulder. The man looked deeply at Juan. His eyes seemed to be able to convey what was in his heart.


    ¡®You should get better, Juan. Please, for your mother . . . and for me too.¡¯


    ***


    Jayden¡¯s gaze at the two women in front of him seemed to kill them in an instant. Very sharp and piercing.


    ¡°Even though you two, howe you guys are so careless about taking care of Juan, huh?¡± Jayden snapped.


    The two women; Ara and Anne couldn¡¯t say anything else. Self-defense? This disaster happened absolutely because of their negligence. So there was no need for a defense, just that they would hear the cursing and anger from Jayden and Herater.


    Jayden snorted again in annoyance. Hearing the narrative of Juan¡¯s former inws and caregivers, how Juan¡¯s chronology of food poisoning ended up being treated in intensive care in the ICU made him furious. Ara said that Juan had a high fever and had been vomiting since morning. But they thought Juan was just amon cold. Until the afternoon before the baby¡¯s fever did not go down with a condition that was already weak, then Ara and Anne took him to the hospital. They were also very surprised to hear that Juan had food poisoning, even though they felt they were taking good care of Juan. Even ording to Emi¡¯s doctor, if it had been a few minuteste, it might have been a different story.


    Which parent¡¯s heart doesn¡¯t hurt to see their child¡¯s condition like that. If only anyone could be the target of Jayden¡¯s anger, he could be sure that the target would be crushed in his hands.


    ¡°Stop it, Jayden!¡±


    Jayden turned to find Hera and Haidar who had juste out of the ICU. Actually, it was not only Juan¡¯s situation that made Jayden emotional but also Hera and Haidar¡¯s closeness. They seemed to be getting closer. Like now, where Haidar was embracing Hera¡¯s shoulders tightly until their bodies were perfectly pressed together without any gaps. Is this called jealousy? Damn if so. But why should Jayden be jealous? Hera was just an ex-wife he hated so much.


    ¡°Stop it?¡± Jayden lifted one corner of his lips. Mocking Haidar. ¡°What do you know, huh?¡± said Jayden, his eyes wide with anger.


    ¡°Then you want to keep tempering incoherently like this? You will be dragged out of this hospital, Jayden,¡± said Haidar.


    Jayden wanted to get angry again but what Haidar said was true. Remembering that they had had a fight in the hospital before Jayden¡¯s divorce with Hera.


    Okay. This time Jayden will be more patient to be able to monitor Juan¡¯s condition himself. His ck irises looked at Hera who was now sitting with a nk expression. Jayden knew that the one who was hurt the most here was Hera.


    ¡°You see, Hera. Because of your greed for treasure, my son became a victim!¡± But for some reason Jayden even said harsh words to Hera.


    ¡°Jayden!¡± Haidar was about to get up but was restrained by Hera. The woman stood up from her seat. With her eyelids full of tears, Hera looked at Jayden sharply.


    ¡°You still haven¡¯t changed, Jayden. Always ming others without looking in the mirror,¡± Hera said, jaw clenching.


    ¡°What?¡± Of course Jayden didn¡¯t ept Hera saying that. Is it because of him that Juan is in the hospital now?


    ¡°I¡¯m his mother. I¡¯m the one who¡¯s been carrying him for nine months. I¡¯m the one who gave birth and took care of him all this time¡­.¡± Hera stepped closer. ¡°While his father, who imed to really love him, was ying crazy with other women.¡± Heraughed sarcastically. ¡°Then do you deserve to judge me now? I¡¯m looking for money to support him because his father, who imed to love him very much, never gave any money for his son.¡±


    Jayden lost badly. Hera¡¯s words were like the sharpest blow that hit her chest very hard. Until the man felt excruciating suffocation. What Hera said was true, because since the divorce n, Jayden had never provided for Juan like a father. Even Jayden hadn¡¯t visited Juan since hisst visit.


    Hera didn¡¯t want to sue Jayden at all for that responsibility. But because Jayden kept ming her, Hera¡¯s patience ran out.


    No one made a sound for a few seconds. Everyone was so immersed in the tense atmosphere.


    ¡°Down with me if I¡¯m wrong!¡± challenged Hera.


    His jaw hardened and his fists grew stronger, showing his whitened finger bones. Jayden had nothing more to say.


    ¡°You can¡¯t do it, right?¡± Heraughed lightly. While wiping her tears harshly, Hera said, ¡°So stop judging me! Here I am the most hurt seeing my son lying sick,¡± said Hera feeling her body weak. Haidar swiftly caught Hera¡¯s body, bringing her to sit back down.


    They were all just silent watching Jayden¡¯s tall and sturdy body pass from there.


    Jayden groaned in frustration as soon as he got into his car. Hera¡¯s words kept repeating in her ears. The man looked straight ahead.


    ¡°Do I really have no rights now? Even to my son?¡±


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    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Hera¡­ hiks.¡±


    Anne sat beside Hera. Sobs. Bringing the weak body into her arms. Ara, who had also been crying for a long time, now sat cross-legged in front of Hera. She really felt very guilty.


    ¡°It¡¯s all my fault, madam. I should have taken better care of Baby Juan. I¡¯m really sorry even though I know sorry I can¡¯t change anything¡­ hiks.¡± Ara sobbed softly. Several times she wiped the tears that were pouring down from his eyes.


    If she could, of course Hera would be furious at the two women like Jayden did earlier. But Hera couldn¡¯t do it. Because Hera felt that she was wrong. As a mother, Hera was supposed to take care of Juan. Again, Ara and Anne are two women besides herself who also love Juan more than anything.


    Without saying a word Hera brought Ara¡¯s body to sit with her. Hugs to strengthen each other. The atmosphere of emotion enveloped the hospital corridor because of the three women.


    Haidar, who was now sitting beside the three women, stared at Hera in awe. Her strong figure in dealing with all problems deserves thumbs up. She can also face it with a cool head instead of anger which of course only brings meaningless impact or even hatred.


    As it is now. If it was someone else, they would definitely be angry with Ara because from any angle, what happened to Juan was due to her negligence. But Hera embraced the woman instead. He don¡¯t know what Hera¡¯s heart is made of so she can be that patient. Haidar thought.


    ¡°Mom, you¡¯d better go home now. Poor dad alone,¡± said Hera when she felt calmer.


    Anne thought for a moment. That¡¯s right. Even though Andrew already had his own nurse, Anne was often still worried.


    ¡°Are you going to be all right?¡± asked Anne to confirm once more. She didn¡¯t want to leave if there was still something wrong in her heart.


    ¡°Yes, Mom. I¡¯m fine,¡± said Hera trying to smile to reassure her mother.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be here too, Madam Anne. Apany Madam Hera,¡± said Ara.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be here too.¡± Haidar took part in the vote.


    If it was like this, Anne would not worry anymore. ¡°Okay. Then I¡¯ll go home first. Let me know as soon as Juan wakes up.¡±


    Hera nodded slowly in response. ¡°Ara, you also go home. I need a change of clothes. Please,¡± she said to Ara.


    ¡°Yes, madam,¡± said Ara.


    Anne and Ara said goodbye to leave Hera with Haidar. Hera turned to Haidar. Now they were alone in the corridor. With a white shirt whose sleeves had been folded haphazardly up to the elbows, the hair that was usually neatly arranged upwards had now fallen to cover his forehead. Haidar looks messy but for some reason it just adds to the sexy impression on him.


    ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± asked Haidar when he caught Hera staring at him.


    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you go home too?¡± Instead of answering Hera, she asked again.


    ¡°Then leave you alone?¡± Haider shook his head slowly. ¡°No, Hera. I can ask Ridwan toe bring a change of clothes for me. You don¡¯t have to worry,¡± he said with a smile.


    Hera smiled and looked down at the nk white hospital floor.


    ¡°If I remember it this was like de javu ¡­ de javu that I don¡¯t want to happen again,¡± said Hera with a breath that sounded so heavy. ¡°Then my father ¡­ then now Juan. I don¡¯t know who else will be.¡±


    Hera felt a tightness in her chest. Her tears just came out. There was a certain trauma to the hospital atmosphere gnawing at her heart. It¡¯s so tight.


    Haidar grabbed Hera¡¯s hand making the woman look at him. Haider shook his head slowly.


    ¡°There will be no more, Hera. This is thest time,¡± he assured Hera.


    There is no longer a sense of awkwardness or embarrassment when the two strengthen each other through a warm embrace. If anyone saw it, they would think that Hera and Haidar were husband and wife. They look verypatible.


    Haidar¡¯s hug was like a panacea for Hera to calm her heart, especially at a time like this. The vani scent wafting from the man¡¯s body made her not want to let go and instead tightened the hug.


    Haidar? Do not ask. His happiness had now reached its highest peak. Who is not happy if the woman you love seems to give the green light if she starts to ept your presence?


    Haidar hopes that this will be the first step in his rtionship with Hera to a more serious level. No longer just friends or business associates.


    ***


    The gaze of the woman in the ck dress that perfectly wrapped her body seemed so empty. Staring ahead where the rows of wedding dresses hung neatly.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    Elena was supposed to be with Jayden today. Choosing a wedding dress, again. But the man could not apany him on the pretext that there was work in the Eligra area. The man must attend the auction of a property.


    Was the event more important than their wedding? Who knows. The more Elena thought about it the more she wanted to be angry. The woman ns to leave. What¡¯s she still there for anyway? Choosing a dress alone? It wouldn¡¯t be fun.


    ¡°I shouldn¡¯t havee in the first ce,¡± Elena grumbled getting up from her seat. Simultaneously a middle-aged woman passed through the entrance of the boutique.


    That¡¯s Jane, Jayden¡¯s mother. Elena¡¯s legs felt heavy as they exchanged nces. This is the first time they meet after Elena and Jayden¡¯s wedding ns. Elena was wondering herself, did Jane already know about her wedding ns with Jayden? It was impossible that she didn¡¯t know yet, but Jayden¡¯s never telling Elena made him feel a little doubtful.


    ¡°Elena Darwis?¡± asked Jane after standing right in front of Elena. If you think about it funny too. Elena will soon be Jane¡¯s daughter-inw but they are only getting to know each other now.


    ¡°Y-yes.¡± Elena stammered as she answered Jane¡¯s question.


    The middle-aged woman smiled and stroked Elena¡¯s arm. ¡°No need to be nervous. I¡¯m here at the request of Jayden, my son.¡±


    ¡°Jayden?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Aren¡¯t you guys getting married soon?¡±


    Oh it turns out the woman already knows. Thankfully, Elena was happy to hear that.


    With a shy smile Elena replied, ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Ah, you guys are so mean to tell this old women now,¡± said Jane in a tone of artificial exasperation.


    ¡°Really? Jayden just told you?¡± asked Elena in surprise. Panic too.


    ¡°Yeah, the son just told me because he said he wanted to surprise the family,¡± said Jane with a small chuckle.


    Elena didn¡¯t know how to react making her just smile awkwardly. Jane watched Elena carefully. No one could guess what was going on in her mind.


    ¡°You¡¯ve looked prettier since thest time we met,¡± said Jane. Elena was ttered by Mother¡¯spliment from her lover. But there was something else that made Elena feel ufortable. Indirectly the woman is bringing up the past. Where they first met at the party. The party wasn¡¯t too fun because at that time Jayden¡¯s status was still Hera¡¯s husband and Elena was a hidden affair. Oh shit! Remembering it annoyed Elena herself.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± said Elena a little disinterestedly.


    ¡°Elena, may I ask you something?¡± she asked then.


    Look? Turns out Elena was right, Jane couldn¡¯t possibly bring up the incident without a reason.


    ¡°Sure. What do you want to ask about?¡± Elena tried to be as calm as possible.


    ¡°Back then ¡­ did you really have a rtionship with Jayden?¡±


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    ¡°Back then ¡­ did you really have a rtionship with Jayden?¡±


    Elena¡¯s fake smile faded away. Swallowing her saliva slowly, Elena replied calmly, ¡°Yes. Even long before you matched Jayden and Hera we were already lovers.¡±


    Such an honest and clear statement. After all, why did Elena have to cover up their rtionship again? After all, soon she will marry Jayden.


    Jane didn¡¯t seem surprised by Elena¡¯s confession. Did the woman know beforehand? Just confirming it to justify the argument. Most likely yes.


    The woman smiled faintly. ¡°Jayden should have told us this at the time,¡± Jane said.


    ¡°Would if Jayden had said that if we were in a rtionship, the matchmaking wouldn¡¯t have happened?¡±


    They stared at each other for a few seconds. Then Jane shook her head in answer to Elena¡¯s question. The young woman snorted softly. Nothing will change it turns out. Jayden had to stay married to Hera and Elena had to wait until they divorced.


    ¡°But at least we can consider it.¡± Whether it was an inducement or what, Elena didn¡¯t know. But does it matter now? Of course not.


    Elena pulled the corners of her lips together. Now she smiled wider and certainly without pretense. ¡°No need, Mrs. Jane. We¡¯re getting married now anyway.¡±


    Jane also smiled broadly. Elena is right. They no longer need to reminisce about the past, now is the time for them to turn over a new leaf.


    ¡°You are right.¡± Jane nodded in agreement. ¡°Then, from now on you should get used to calling me Mama,¡± she continued holding Elena¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Sure¡­ Mama.¡±


    Even though it sounded very awkward, Elena still said it. It had been a long time since Elena had called someone by that name. She had even forgotten thest time she had said that word. Even so, Elena didn¡¯t miss her at all. The feeling is still normal. Nothing has changed. Instead, the title reminded him of a person she desperately wanted to forget.


    ¡°Let¡¯s choose a wedding dress for you,¡± said Jane then to her future daughter-inw, interrupting Elena¡¯s daydream who knows where she is.


    ¡°Yes,¡± replied Elena following Jane¡¯s footsteps.


    ¡®I hope I won¡¯t be let down again by the person I call ¡®Mama¡¯.¡¯


    ***


    Elena thought that Jane would only apany her to choose a wedding dress. But apparently the woman also helped Elena check the reception building, invitations and other preparations. Elena really found it very helpful.


    ¡°Thank you, Ma. For apanying me to take care of everything,¡± said Elena.


    Now they are on their way home. Jane who was sitting beside Elena turned her head and smiled at her.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. Hope your event goes well until the vows and reception are over,¡± said Jane.


    ¡°Hopefully so.¡± A mother¡¯s prayer is usually the most effective.


    They didn¡¯t realize they had arrived in front of the house where Hera and Jayden used to live. Jane was silent for a long time, staring at the house.


    ¡°You two live together here?¡± asked Jane.


    ¡°Yeah. Since Hera moved in, Jayden and I have been living in this house.¡±


    Jane just nodded slowly. ¡°Oh I see.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to stop by first?¡±


    ¡°No need. You just rest. You must be very tired all day, right?¡±


    Elena¡¯s heart warmed at the attention of Jane. She¡¯s really very happy.


    ¡°Okay. Then I¡¯ll go in first. See youter, Ma,¡± said Elena then got out of the car.


    The woman waved until her future mother-inw¡¯s ck car disappeared around the corner. Elena still couldn¡¯t believe that she could be this close to Jayden¡¯s mother. The woman was a friendly and loving person. Elena was left wondering why Jayden hadn¡¯t introduced her to his family before.


    Was it really because of Elena¡¯s messy family situation? Ifter the Jayden family found out about Elena¡¯s real condition, then they would not ept that woman? If so, she must bury Elena¡¯s past deeply.


    Elena rushed into the house. The atmosphere in the house is still quiet, indicating that Jayden hasn¡¯te home yet.


    ¡°Bibi, Jayden isn¡¯t home yet?¡± Elena asked her  as she took off her jacket and gave it to the woman.


    ¡°Not yet, Miss,¡± said Bibi quietly.


    Elena raised one eyebrow. Raised hand to look at the clock. It¡¯s already 06:23 pm. This is past Jayden¡¯s promise.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t the show over after lunch? Why isn¡¯t Jayden home yet?¡± muttered Elena. ¡°Is he back at the office again?¡± Elena kept asking herself where Jayden was without wanting to contact the man.


    Her body felt so sticky that Elena chose to clean herself first before calling Jayden if he didn¡¯te home in the next thirty minutes.


    It turned out that Jayden came while Elena was still in the bathroom. The man woke his body that felt very tired on the sofa. He even closed his eyes tightly before Elena¡¯s voice could be heard.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°You just got home?¡± asked Elenaing closer to Jayden and sitting next to him.


    ¡°Hmm.¡± Jayden answered with a low cough.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t the auction finish this afternoon? Then why did you onlye home now?¡±


    Jayden had expected Elena¡¯s questions to continue.


    ¡°Juan got food poisoning and went to the hospital. I was there all day,¡± Jayden replied in a slightly hoarse voice. His throat felt so dry he got up from the couch and headed for the kitchen to get a drink. Elena followed the man¡¯s footsteps behind.


    ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s why you couldn¡¯te to the boutique and take care of our wedding preparations today,¡± said Elena chuckling softly afterward. Jayden knew she was being sarcastic.


    Jayden rolled his eyeszily. He looked at Elena who was standing, leaning against the kitchen entrance.


    ¡°Juan is in the hospital. My son is in the hospital, Elena. Don¡¯t you understand?¡±


    Jayden deliberately suppressed the words that came out of his mouth because the woman didn¡¯t seem to want to understand the situation.


    ¡°I see. I totally understand,¡± said Elena, crossing her arms across her chest. ¡°But our wedding is also important, Jayden. Do you want it all to be canceled again?¡±


    Brak!!!


    Jayden ced the ss he had been drinking heavily on the table. Elena was shocked to make it.


    ¡°You think I want my son to be hospitalized until critical?¡± Jayden asked annoyed. ¡°Really, Elena. I¡¯m not in the mood to fight with you just over this matter. Please understand a little.¡±


    Elena¡¯s lips trembled. ¡°Who wants to fight with you, Jayden? I¡¯m just reminding you that our marriage is also important.¡±


    ¡°But my son¡¯s life is more important!¡± Jayden threw a sharp re at Elena.


    The man was already quite annoyed by Hera¡¯s words earlier, and now Elena is burdening him with all the wedding preparations. Can¡¯t anyone understand Jayden¡¯s current state? He just needed peace at this point.


    No one spoke again because Jayden chose to leave. Elena could only be silent when she heard the sound of Jayden¡¯s car engine getting further and further away from the house.


    Am I wrong?


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    ¡°How is Juan, Doc?¡± asked Hera with a worried expression on her face.


    ¡°Thankfully, the situation is gradually improving,¡± replied the doctor, making Hera unable to hold back a smile while breathing a sigh of relief. Not much different from the people who were also there. Ara and Haidar, who faithfully apany Hera, take care of Juan. Even so happy to hear that her son was getting better, Hera didn¡¯t realize that she was now hugging Haidar tightly.


    ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry,¡± Hera said awkwardly when she realized what she was doing. Moreover, it wasn¡¯t just the two of them there. Haidar just smiled knowingly there.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll excuse myself,¡± said Emi¡¯s doctor.


    ¡°Yes, Doc. Thank you,¡± replied Hera, smiling faintly.


    Hera then walked over to Juan¡¯s bed. She took her tiny hand and kissed it a few times.


    ¡°Thank you, honey, for surviving. Get well soon. I really miss wanting to y with Juan,¡± Hera whispered. Her eyes shed a very longing for the son who was sleeping. Earlier, the adorable baby woke up feeling hungry and after being fed directly by Hera, he fell back asleep. He was still very weak, but at least Juan had regained consciousness after nearly five hours of unconsciousness due to fluid loss.


    ¡°Uncle Haidar also really misses wanting to y with Juan,¡± said Haidar, stroking Hera¡¯s shoulder. The woman looked up and smiled meaningfully.


    Ddrrrttt¡­.


    Haidar¡¯s phone vibrated to distract him. He reached into his cell phone to see who was calling.


    ¡°I¡¯m out for a while,¡± said Haidar to which Hera nodded. It¡¯s not that he don¡¯t want to answer there but Haidar doesn¡¯t want to interfere.


    ¡°What is it, Ridwan?¡± asked Haidar matter-of-factly when he was already in the hospital hallway. ¡°I already told you, please take care of everything first, I still¡ª¡±


    ¡°Mr. Thomas is in the office now, sir.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Haidar was surprised. Why did the father suddenlye without telling him first?


    ¡°Yes, sir. And he wants to meet you,¡± answered Ridwan.


    Haidar took a deep breath, gently massaging his throbbing temples.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be right there,¡± said Haidar then hung up the phone.


    He turned to go back into Juan¡¯s room. But stopped when he saw the existence of Hera who was standing staring at him.


    ¡°Any problems at your office?¡± asked Hera bringing Haidar to sit on the waiting chair there.


    ¡°My father suddenly came,¡± said Haidar honestly.


    Hera smiled faintly. ¡°Then you must get there as soon as possible, Haidar.¡±


    ¡°But what about you?¡±


    ¡°Juan¡¯s condition has improved. You don¡¯t have to worry anymore,¡± Hera said trying to reassure Haidar.


    Haidar bit his lower lip trying to consider what kind of decision he should make. He still hesitated to leave Hera. Really. Seeing Haidar who was still hesitant made Hera hold the big hand that felt very warm.


    ¡°Really, Haidar. I¡¯m fine. You don¡¯t have to worry,¡± said Hera, smiling wider.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to smile like that. You make me even more worried,¡± said Haidar, ruffling Hera¡¯s hair, inviting an annoyed snort from the woman.


    ¡°Then what should I do so you don¡¯t worry?¡± asked Hera while fixing her hair which was messed up by Haidar.


    ¡°Just kiss me.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Seeing Hera¡¯s shocked face suddenly made Haidar burst outughing.


    ¡°I was just joking,¡± said Haidar in betweenughs.


    ¡°Tsk! Basic!¡±


    ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go first. I¡¯ll be right back after taking care of everything,¡± said Haidar.


    ¡°Yes. All right,¡± replied Hera.


    ***


    Haidar slightly adjusted his messy tie before getting out of the car. Even though he was in the hospital, Haidar still maintained his appearance. Apart from not wanting to look bad in front of Hera, if one day there was a situation like this, Haidar didn¡¯t have to go back to his apartment to change clothes.


    When he came down he saw Ridwan already standing in front of the lobby waiting for him.


    ¡°Where¡¯s my father?¡± asked Haidar as he walked in front of Ridwan.


    ¡°In your room, sir,¡± answered Ridwan, trailing behind Haidar. The man just nodded, continuing his steps towards the elevator. Greetings from the employees were only answered by a nod or a slight smile by Haidar.


    ¡°Mr. Haidar?¡± called Ridwan when they were in the elevator.


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    Ridwan leaned forward a little and whispered in Haidar¡¯s ear.  Don¡¯t know what the man whispered, but Haidar immediately rolled his narrow eyes.


    ¡°Oh shit!¡± Haidar cursed with hard jaws.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    When he got out of the elevator, Haidar¡¯s steps were faster, he seemed to be in a hurry. Even when he opened the door to his room, Haidar opened it rather roughly.


    ¡°You came?¡± Thomas greeted seeing his son¡¯s existence with a smile. Instead of returning the smile, Haidar just red at him. But not on the father but on the figure who was sitting in front of his father while smiling at Haidar.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Mr. Haidar,¡± he greeted as if nothing had happened between them.


    ¡°What are you doing here, Mr. Jayden?¡± asked Haidar without changing his annoyed expression.


    Yes. That figure is Jayden Xavier, a man that Haidar hates. Even just looking at it made Haidar¡¯s blood boil instantly.


    ¡°Dad, who called him here,¡± said the middle-aged man¨CThomas¨Cmaking Haidar suddenly looked at his father confused.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Why do you look so surprised? Don¡¯t you two have a project together at the tha Center?¡± asked Thomas.


    Oh shit! Haidar forgot about it. He was too busy with Hera that he forgot that his partnership with Jayden was still going on. Haidar should have cut off the rtionship before his father found out.


    Thomas brought Haidar and Jayden to sit on the sofa. It was ufortable to have to talk while standing. Especially business.


    ¡°That¡¯s true, Dad. And¡ª¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s great, Haidar. You didn¡¯t do anything wrong to invest your stake in Jayden,¡± Thomas cut in and then Jaydenughed. Only Haidar and Ridwan stood there like idiots who didn¡¯t know anything.


    ¡°What do you mean Dad?¡± asked Haidar.


    ¡°tha Center is now the most sought after ce by many people, causing the selling price of the ce to skyrocket. And when I heard that you also took part in being an investor, it was a very wise decision. I¡¯m proud of you, son!¡± Thomas patted Haidar¡¯s shoulder taking all his pride while continuing tough happily.


    Haidar looked at Jayden who was smiling faintly there. How could he miss something like this? If it¡¯s like this, it seems difficult for Haidar to cut off their cooperative rtionship. Moreover, his father already knew, Haidar was sure that his father would not want to let go of this cooperation just like that. In fact, he was the one who would help Jaydenplete the project. Things that Haidar didn¡¯t want.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Father teach me?¡± said Haidar reviewing a fake smile. ¡°I have to be smart to find a partner who can be profitable for me.¡± When he said that Haidar looked at Jayden with a smirk. But Jayden didn¡¯t seem bothered at all.


    ¡°Yes, you are my son,¡± said Thomas. ¡°Mr. Jayden, please take care of everything well. If you need anything you can contact me,¡± continued Thomas ncing at Jayden.


    ¡°Sure thing, Mr. Thomas. Don¡¯t worry I won¡¯t let you down,¡± said Jayden, bowing his head slightly.


    What a sly man. Haidar thought. He never thought at all if Jayden could go this far in defending his dream. Even he didn¡¯t hesitate to attack Haidar at his weakest point.


    So now what should Haidar do?


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 69

    Happy reading¡­


    Fed up.


    One word that can describe Haidar¡¯s feelings right now. Seeing Jayden talking friendly in front of his father, asionallyughing also made Haidar want to throw his fists at the man¡¯s face full of tricks.


    He don¡¯t know how long Jayden will stay there. Just testing Haidar¡¯s patience.


    ¡°Looks like I have to say goodbye now,¡± Jayden said looking at his gray watch.


    ¡°Any other business?¡± asked Thomas. It seemed that the middle-aged man was not satisfied chatting with Jayden without caring about his own son¡¯s passionate feelings, wanting Jayden to get out of their sight.


    With a shy face Jayden replied, ¡°I have an appointment with my future wife to prepare for our wedding.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re getting married?¡± Thomas asked with a surprised look on his face.


    Haidar chuckled. He really wanted to say that Jayden¡¯s marriage was his second marriage after he betrayed his first wife.


    ¡°Yes. It¡¯s next week,¡± Jayden said as he held out an invitation to Thomas. The man immediately took it. Observed for a moment then looked back at Jayden. ¡°I hope you and Mr. Haidar cane to our event,¡± he continued.


    ¡°Of course. We¡¯ll definitelye,¡± Thomas said happily, patting Jayden lightly on the shoulder.


    ¡°I really hope that Haidar also gets married soon after you,¡± said Thomas suddenly making them; Jayden, Haidar and Ridwan looked at him.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    ¡°But to this day, he hasn¡¯t introduced his future wife yet,¡± said the man in a sarcastic tone to Haidar. While those who were being sarcastic could only exhale slowly.


    Jayden smirked. ¡°Really? I think Mr. Haidar has introduced you to the woman he is currently close to.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re close to a woman, Haidar?¡±


    Hearing Jayden¡¯s words made Thomas look at Haidar with a curious look. Is it true that his son already has a girlfriend? But why didn¡¯t he introduce her to their family?


    Haidar knew that Jayden was trying to trap him in aplicated situation. His rtionship status with Hera is uncertain and Haidar doesn¡¯t want to lie.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s true,¡± said Haidar curtly.


    ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you ever tell Mom and Dad?¡±


    ¡°Right now our rtionship has not gone that far.¡± Yes, Haidar will never lie, even if it will disappoint his interlocutor. And sure enough, Thomas¡¯ smiling face turned disappointed.


    ¡°But I¡¯ll make it mine as soon as possible,¡± Haidar continued then looked at Jayden as if hinting that what he was about to say next was meant for that man. ¡°Because from the start he was mine.¡±


    Jayden woke up. What does it mean? Hera was hers from the start, is that so? tsk! What an asshole!


    Jayden¡¯s hands were clenched into fists, jaw clenched. Especially when he saw the smirk that was disyed by Haidar. Unlucky! Jayden would have wanted to beat the man to a pulp if he didn¡¯t remember where they were.


    Haidar chuckled barely audible seeing Jayden¡¯s expression. In the end the master eats weapons. Jayden, who initially wanted to annoy Haidar, now turned around. It was Haidar who managed to harass Jayden. But that didn¡¯t make Haidar happy at all because if Jayden was still angry or somehow only the man knew, then he still had feelings for Hera.


    The two of them red at each other there. The tense atmosphere between the two of them was disturbed by the sound of Thomas¡¯ughter.


    ¡°Very good, Haidar. Immediately make her yours and introduce her to Mom and Dad,¡± he said with a happy tone again.


    ¡°Yes, Dad. In fact we wille with her to Jayden¡¯s wedding,¡± said Haidar grinning.


    We¡¯ll see how much you still like my woman Jayden. Haidar thought.


    Look. Even Haidar has branded Hera as his woman.


    ***


    ¡°Coming to Jayden and Elena¡¯s wedding?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Why? You¡¯re not nning toe?¡±


    Hera looked away and shrugged her shoulders faintly. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I didn¡¯t think about it.¡±


    After the meeting earlier, Haidar rushed to the hospital. The man didn¡¯t want Hera to wait too long. Even though it was only his own mind because Hera had been busy taking care of Juan. But let it be. Remember, Haidar does have a very high level of self-confidence.


    ¡°They invited you?¡± then asked Hera.


    ¡°Yes,¡± replied Haidar nodding. ¡°You know that Jayden and I are still business partners.¡± Haidar had tried to be joking but Hera still looked disappointed when she heard his words.


    ¡°Actually I really wanted to break our cooperation contract but¡ª¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t confuse your work problems with mine, Haidar. It has nothing to do with it,¡± Hera interrupted immediately.


    ¡°No, Hera. This has absolutely nothing to do with you,¡± said Haidar.


    Hera giggled. ¡°You¡¯re not a good liar.¡±


    Oh shit!


    Haidar got caught. He couldn¡¯t help but smile awkwardly as he scratched the back of his neck that didn¡¯t itch.


    ¡°You can still have a cooperative rtionship with Jayden without feeling guilty about me. In business you can trust him. He¡¯s the best,¡± said Hera.


    For some reason hearing Hera praising Jayden made Haidar¡¯s heart throb in pain. Haidar was jealous and he didn¡¯t deny it.


    ¡°You still have feelings for him?¡± asked Haidar after a moment of silence. Suddenly the question made Hera flinch but she could still control her expression so as not to overdo it.


    ¡°What kind of feelings should I have for him again?¡± Hera took a deep breath. ¡°After everything he¡¯s done to me and my family, even hate doesn¡¯t seem enough.¡±


    Seeing Hera¡¯s sad face made Haidar feel guilty. Why did he have to ask such a stupid question? Yet he himself already knew the answer. Maybe Haidar just needed clear confirmation from Hera so he wouldn¡¯t be jealous anymore.


    ¡°Then why are you still reluctant to ept me?¡±


    ¡°I never said I rejected you.¡±


    ¡°But you didn¡¯t give me any certainty either.¡±


    Seeing Haidar whining like this really made Hera irritated herself. Until unconsciously sheughed a little. No one would have thought that a cold and charismatic figure like Haidar could whine like a child. They had to see it for themselves, like Hera in order to believe it.


    ¡°Hey, why are you evenughing?¡± Haidar protested.


    ¡°That means you still have to wait, Haidar,¡± Hera said after herughter subsided.


    Haidar chuckled. ¡°How much longer do I have to wait?¡± he asked suddenly approaching Hera who was now sitting beside him.


    Oh my God! They were too close. Even Hera had to hold her breath for a while when Haidar¡¯s warm breath brushed against the surface of her skin. If he had released his dominant aura like this, no one would be able to move in front of Haidar. Including Hera? Of course, all this time she was just holding it in so that Haidar wouldn¡¯t know if they were in such close proximity now, Hera¡¯s heart was working doubled.


    ¡°I¡¯ve waited long enough and this time I don¡¯t ept any more rejections,¡± said Haidar suddenly making Hera¡¯s eyes widen.


    Their gazes met. Haidar¡¯s clear ck irises could make Hera seem hypnotized. Fall in the charm of the man. Haidar is right, what is Hera waiting for? Actually, it doesn¡¯t exist anymore. So far, it was only feelings of doubt that made Hera walk in ce. She had failed in a rtionship and it left a sense of trauma and fear.


    But seeing Haidar¡¯s sincerity all this time, it should have cleared Hera¡¯s doubts and fears. Haidar is not Jayden who will hurt her. Instead the man promises love and happiness. Hera alone was stupid for making the man wait indefinitely.


    As the distance between them is erased. Hera steadied her heart. In the kiss without demands, Hera hoped that her decision to believe this time would not be wrong.


    Okay. I will try it.


    To be continued¡­

 Chapter 70

    Happy reading¡­


    Haidar immediately distanced himself when he realized what he was doing. He must have gone mad. Kissing Hera suddenly, again. What if the woman back away like thest time Haidar did?


    Ohe on, Haidar. You promised not to rush in getting Hera. Oh shit! Just me that woman¡¯s pretty face. It was so tempting that Haidar couldn¡¯t control himself.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Hera. I got carried away earlier,¡± said Haidar, not daring to look at Hera. ¡°And about my words ¡­ you don¡¯t need to think too much about it. My mind is in a mess and I¡¯m talking gibberish,¡± he said in an awkward tone that was so obvious.


    Hera smiled broadly at Haidar¡¯s behavior. It¡¯s funny when you¡¯re nervous like that.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to apologize, Haidar,¡± said Hera. Haidar raised his face. ¡°I should be the one apologizing for making you wait so long,¡± she continued.


    Haidar was motionless for a moment. He was still trying to digest what Hera had said.


    ¡°W-wait¡­.¡± Haidar was confused. ¡°Does this mean you want to ept me?¡± he asked with eyes sparkling with hope.


    Hera smiled shyly and nodded. ¡°Yes. I want to start a rtionship and build my trust again with you, Haidar.¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± Look. Haidar couldn¡¯t control his voice so he couldn¡¯t scream.


    ¡°Hey! Haidar, lower your voice!¡± said Hera patting Haidar¡¯s shoulder lightly.


    For now, Haidar could only spend his happiness by hugging Hera tightly. If possible the man wants to jump, dance, or whatever he can do to spare his happiness that has reached the crown. But the man held him back. Not only because he was ashamed of Hera but he also remembered that he was currently in the hospital.


    ¡°Thank you very much, Hera. I will not betray your trust. I really love you,¡± said Haidar in the tighter hug.


    Hera also returned Haidar¡¯s hug just as tightly. Even the cold hospital air could not prate the bodies that were warming each other.


    Maybe at this time Hera still couldn¡¯t reply to Haidar¡¯s deration of love. But she will try to love him as he loves her. And Hera hoped that this time she would not be disappointed again.


    They broke the hug. The two of them met again. If in the past only Haidar admired how beautiful Hera was, now Hera realized that the man in the white shirt and long tie who was sitting beside her was really very charming. Should Hera be sorry for only realizing now?C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    Although the reason Hera epted Haidar was not only because of his good looks, but because of the man¡¯s honesty and patience all this time, Hera finally made the decision to give rity to their rtionship.


    I hope you will never change Haidar. Because I don¡¯t want to be hurt again a second time. Hera asked with all her heart.


    ***


    Jayden and Elena¡¯s wedding day arrived. The event which was held in a wedding hall was very lively and luxurious. However, the event will only be attended by invited guests without any camera re from the reporters. Jayden wants his marriage this time only he and those closest to him know.


    The light blue color dominates the ce. The rows of chairs arranged in such a way began to be filled one by one by the invited guests present.


    Including Hera. Yes. In the end, Hera decided toe to her ex-husband¡¯s wedding. She didn¡¯te alone. There is Haidar who faithfully apanies her.


    Hera took a deep breath. Even though she had covered it well, Haidar could see how awkward Hera was when she stepped into the building. The man took the initiative to hold Hera¡¯s hand making them stare at each other there.


    ¡°Should I destroy this wedding?¡± Haidar whispered.


    ¡°Eh! What do you mean?¡± Hera nudged Haidar¡¯s arm with wide eyes.


    ¡°So that we don¡¯t have toe and hurt you.¡±


    Hera smiled wryly. She forgot that Haidar was a man ¡­ ah wrong, she meant a very sensitive lover.


    ¡°I¡¯m really hurt but only a little,¡± said Hera demonstrating with a hand where she brought her index finger and thumb so that there was little space between them. ¡°I just couldn¡¯t believe I was going to my ex-husband¡¯s wedding.¡±


    ¡°So what do you want? Should we be the main characters in this marriage?¡± asked Haidar.


    Hera chuckled. The woman knew that if left alone Haidar would actually do what he said in an unexpected way.


    ¡°No need. You just keep holding my hand like this is enough,¡± she said tightening her grip on Haidar¡¯s hand.


    Suddenly with lightning-fast movements, Haidar kissed Hera¡¯s forehead. Startled. Of course Hera was very surprised.


    ¡°Hey! What are you doing?¡± asked Hera looking in disbelief then looking around. Several people looked at them with a smile.


    Good grief! Hera is so embarrassed.


    ¡°I love you.¡± That¡¯s not an answer, but who cares.


    Haidar pulled Hera¡¯s hand towards the front seat as if he wanted to show Jayden that now Haidar had made Hera his as he had told the man before.


    Jayden arrived first and was now standing on the altar. The man looked dashing in the white coat he was wearing. The swearing-in ceremony will begin soon. Just waiting for the bride to arrive. And that¡¯s when Jayden saw Hera and Haidar who were sitting in the front row.


    ¡°They came too,¡± Jayden mumbled almost in a whisper. At first Jayden was normal, he even intended to make out with Elenater in front of them. But before that happened, Hera and Haidar had attacked him first.


    Hera and Haidar¡¯s hands, which had been holding each other for a long time, were now wrapped around Haidar¡¯s arms. The action that made the two of them look at each other while smiling sweetly.


    Oh shit!


    Why is it even like this?


    It was Jayden who should have made them jealous but why was it reversed now? It was Jayden who felt jealous and jealous to see them making out there. Jayden¡¯s hands were already clenched at his sides. His firm jaw seemed to tighten even more from the suppressed emotion. Even Jayden didn¡¯t realize that now Elena was walking towards him apanied by his uncle.


    Loud apuse brought Jayden to his senses and turned to look at Elena.


    ¡°I leave my nephew to you. Please make her happy,¡± said Elena¡¯s uncle handing Elena¡¯s hand wrapped incy gloves to Jayden.


    ¡°Sure, Uncle. I will make Elena happy with all my soul and body,¡± said Jayden weing the hand making Elena¡¯s eyes teary, while the uncle could not hold back his tears.


    Jayden brought Elena to stand beside him. They stared at each other for a while before facing forward where the middle aged man who would be officiating their wedding was standing.


    Maybe Jayden¡¯s body was on the altar but his mind was still focused on Hera and Haidar.


    Not. Jayden couldn¡¯t take it. What Hera and Haidar did was an insult to him. And Jayden wasn¡¯t going to let himself lose just like that.


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 71

    Happy reading¡­


    Jayden and Elena have now officially be husband and wife. In the eyes of God and thew. The newlywed couple looked very happy. Smiles andughter graced the faces of both of them when they received congrattions and took photos with the guests.


    Now it was Hera and Haidar¡¯s turn to go up the aisle to congratte them. For some reason when they exchanged nces, the atmosphere suddenly felt heavy.


    ¡°Congrattions on your marriage,¡± said Hera, smiling sweetly as she held out her hand to Elena. Never thought that such words woulde out of his mouth.


    The woman d in a very luxurious wedding dress weed Hera¡¯s outstretched hand. ¡°Thanks foring, Hera,¡± said Elena smiling. But not the sincere smile she had shown to the previous guests, but a proud smile that seemed a little arrogant.


    ¡°You look very happy. I hope this ¡®traitor¡¯ will not repeat the same mistake in his marriage,¡± Haidar quipped so inly. Hera who heard it was not surprised, but it was different with Elena. The woman looks shocked. Even she thought that Haidar had no manners at all. Jayden himself couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. When he talks, Haidar¡¯s mouth sometimes doesn¡¯t have a filter. Especially when ites to Jayden.


    ¡°You calm down. I married the woman I love. There¡¯s no way I could betray her,¡± Jayden said confidently. He also tightly gripped Elena¡¯s hand as if to signal to them that he meant what he said.


    Hera¡¯s face shed a bitter smile. The way Jayden looked at Elena made his heart throb a little. The woman chose to turn her gaze towards Haidar.


    Not. No more jealousy. After all, why is she jealous? Now Jayden is with the person he loves and Hera must do the same.


    Haidar smiled a little. He pulled Hera¡¯s slender waist so that their bodies were pressed together without a gap. Hera who was slightly shocked could only stare with a confused face.


    ¡°And I will do the same. Thank you, Jayden, for releasing Hera for me,¡± said Haidar turning to Hera. ¡°Come on, honey. I think our business is done here,¡± he continued then pulled Hera away from there.


    Wait?


    What?


    Jayden heard right?


    Haidar called Hera as dear. Have they really been together?


    ***


    Haidar and Hera are now outside the building. Haidar stepped further forward until he could grasp the guardrail leaving the silent Hera standing, staring at him.


    Several times a long sigh was heard from Haidar¡¯s mouth. From the start the man seemed ufortable being there. The air inside felt so stifling in his chest.


    ¡°Are you upset?¡± Hera asked, daring to touch Haidar¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°I always get annoyed every time I see Jayden¡¯s face,¡± said Haidar without turning around.


    Hera stepped closer. Take a ce beside Haidar.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. We shouldn¡¯t havee,¡± Hera said regretfully. They shouldn¡¯t have been there in the first ce. Both Hera and Haidar had a bad rtionship with Jayden. Hera might be able to pretend, but not with Haidar. Acting as if everything was fine would make the man¡¯s chest constrict.


    ¡°Then makes Jayden think that you didn¡¯te because you still have feelings for him?¡± asked Haidar raising one eyebrow. He turned around to make them face each other.


    Hera smiled a little. Really can¡¯t believe it. Jayden was now with Elena¡ªthe woman he loved¡ªthere was no way he was still thinking about her feelings.


    ¡°Would Jayden think that way? Do my feelings still matter to him?¡±


    Now a smallugh came from Hera¡¯s mouth. A few strands of Hera¡¯s hair that were deliberately untied flew in the breeze. Haidar gently smoothed the woman¡¯s hair. A simple treatment but able to make Hera¡¯s heart beat fast.


    ¡°You are very innocent and insensitive, honey,¡± said Haidar making the fine wrinkles on Hera¡¯s forehead visible. Confused. ¡°Why do you think Jayden invited you to his wedding? Of course to make you jealous and jealous.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Hera still had doubts.


    Haidar nodded slightly in response.


    ¡°Then Jayden is wrong. I can¡¯t be jealous and envious of him. What if I already have you, Haidar,¡± Hera said wrapping her arms around Haidar¡¯s arms. Spoiled.


    Seeing Hera¡¯s behavior, Haidar suddenly gaped in disbelief. He even covered his mouth with his hand to add more drama to his expression.


    ¡°Hey, Hera! Who did you learn to brag about?¡± asked Haidar still with a very dramatic expression. ¡°Really, I¡¯m very surprised, honey.¡±


    Hera couldn¡¯t hold back herughter anymore. The more he got to know Haidar, the more Hera realized that the man also had a humorous side and was very expressive. The man can express what he feels in a way that is quite exaggerated. As it is now. The two of them thenughed out loud there, not caring that some of the guests were looking at them. Like the world now belongs only to the two of them.


    ¡°Haidar!¡±


    Theirughter gradually subsided when someone called Haidar¡¯s name. A middle-aged man dressed in a ck tuxedo walked gantly towards them.


    ¡°Here you are,¡± said the man. Haidar just smiled faintly there.


    The middle-aged man then nced at Hera. ¡°Is she the woman you mean, Haidar?¡± he asked turning to Haidar with a bright smile.


    Haidar nodded. ¡°Yes, Dad. Introduce her Hera Altezza ¡­ my lover,¡± said Haidar with a tone so proud and happy. While Hera could only smile shyly.


    Since seeing the man approaching her, Hera already thought that the middle-aged man was Haidar¡¯s family. They look simr starting from the small nose and gait. And sure enough, the man was Haidar¡¯s father.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Mr Pratama. I¡¯m Hera Altezza,¡± Hera said kindly and politely as she held out her hand.


    ¡°Thomas Pratama, Haidar¡¯s father. And for my future daughter-inw, you can call me Papa or Dad,¡± Thomas said, taking Hera¡¯s hand andughing.


    Hera blushed even more with the words of Haidar¡¯s father. Who wouldn¡¯t blush if at the first meeting the prospective daughter-inw was called? That means the blessing is already in hand.


    ¡°It seems Hera will be morefortable calling Dad as Papa,¡± Haidar teased and put his arm around Hera¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Is that so, honey?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Hera replied making the two men smile meaningfully.


    ¡°Looks like I¡¯m not the only one who wants to meet your lover,¡± said Thomas.


    Hera and Haidar exchanged nces.


    Who else wants to see me?


    To be continued¡­..C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

 Chapter 72

    Happy reading¡­.


    Haidar should have immediately taken Hera home after attending the wedding. However, they instead had to follow Haidar¡¯s father¡¯s car. The middle-aged man offered only one car because he still wanted to have a long chat with Hera, but Haidar refused because he had alsoe with his car earlier. So they get into their cars.


    ¡°Okay, Mom. I¡¯ll leave Juan,¡± said Hera, who was calling her mother. She was very worried about Juan¡¯s condition because this was the first time Hera had left Juan all this time since her little son was sick.


    ¡°Sure, Hera. You just calm down,¡± said Jane on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯m closed huh?¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    The call ended with Hera who sighed heavily while leaning back in the car seat.


    ¡°How¡¯s Juan?¡± asked Haidar ncing briefly at Hera before returning to focus on the street.


    ¡°His condition is getting better but Doctor Emi hasn¡¯t let us take him home. Juan is still too weak physically,¡± Hera replied wearily.


    If you had thought about Juan, Hera¡¯s face would turn gloomy. It¡¯s been more than a week but they still forbid Hera and family from bringing Juan home. Even though Hera already missed ying with her only son.


    Look!


    Remembering that alone made Hera unable to hold back her tears. The woman slowly wiped her tears. Nope. She can not dissolve in sorrow. The most important thing now is that Juan¡¯s condition is gradually improving.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry. Juan will definitely be very sad if he sees his mother being a crying,¡± said Haidar, holding Hera¡¯s hand tightly.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t want to see me being a crying, he should get well soon,¡± Hera said, holding Haidar¡¯s big hand, which felt so warm.


    ¡°Juan will recover soon, Hera,¡± said Haidar. There was not the slightest bit of doubt there.


    ¡°Yes. Because that¡¯s what I really hope for.¡± And Hera had to be sure of that too.


    ***


    Haidar frowned confused when his father¡¯s car that was in front entered the apartment area he lived in.


    ¡®Why did they even go home?¡¯ Haider thought.


    By now they had arrived at the apartment lobby. While walking towards the elevator, Haidar asked Thomas.


    ¡°Why are we going home instead? Didn¡¯t Dad say that someone wanted to meet Hera?¡± asked Heydar.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. And that person is now in your apartment,¡± said Thomas.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Haider thought for a moment. ¡°Did you mean Mom?¡± asked Haidarter. Thomas¡¯ broad smile became Haidar¡¯s answer. Really, Haidar is very happy because he misses the woman who gave birth to him.


    Meanwhile, Hera, who was beside him, was filled with anxiety.


    ¡®Oh Lord! So I¡¯m going to meet Haidar¡¯s parents today?¡¯ Hera¡¯s inner voice was restless.


    To be honest, this situation was so sudden for Hera. She could only hope that Haidar¡¯s mother was as friendly as his father. Hopefully so.


    ¡°Mom!¡± Haidar called as soon as he opened the apartment door. The man immediately approached his mother who was sitting with Viona in the living room.


    ¡°Haidar, you¡¯re home, son!¡± greeted Sh standing while stretching her arms to hug Haidar.


    ¡°I miss you so much,¡± Haidar whispered.


    ¡°Mom too, son.¡±


    After the longing hug was released, the two of them had a light conversation. Sh is so curious about the news of her only son. How could not, since moving to tha Haidar rarely contacted her under the pretext of being busy taking care of thepany.


    Hera, who was still standing where she was, smiled happily seeing how close Haidar was to her mother. It can be seen that Haidar loves his mother very much.


    ¡°Hera, why are you still standing here? Let¡¯s join them,¡± said Thomas.


    ¡°Yes, sir,¡± replied Hera.


    The five of them gathered in Haidar¡¯s living room.


    ¡°Who¡¯s she?¡± Sh asked looking at Hera.


    ¡°Your son¡¯s girlfriend. Who else would it be,¡± said Thomas, who was now sitting beside Hera.


    ¡°This woman is your girlfriend, Haidar?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mom. She is Hera Altezza, my girlfriend.¡±


    ¡°Hello, Madam Pratama. Nice to meet you,¡± greeted Hera as politely as she could.


    She don¡¯t know how Hera felt, but the woman who was sitting in front of her didn¡¯t look too happy to meet her. Is there something wrong? Hera felt embarrassed because Haidar¡¯s mother looked at him from head to toe. It felt like being stripped naked in public.


    ¡°Very beautiful and very elegant.¡±


    But Sh¡¯s next words made the tense atmosphere melt instantly.


    ¡°Eh?¡± Hera didn¡¯t know what to do. Making her only smile awkwardly. ¡°Thank you very much, Madam Pratama. I am very ttered by yourpliment.¡±


    Sh who was very happy moved to sit beside Hera. ¡°You don¡¯t need to be so awkward. Aren¡¯t you Haidar¡¯s girlfriend? You can call me Mom or Mama from now on.¡±


    Hera nced briefly at Haidar as if asking for an exnation of the situation she was in. However, Haidar only smiled broadly, letting his parents talk to Hera as much as they wanted. Haidar seemed to already know if all this would happen.


    So what could Hera do? Of course serving all of Haidar¡¯s parents¡¯ questions which gradually made him feelfortable and rxed. How could it not be, Haidar¡¯s parents turned out to be very friendly and fun people. The three of them were so immersed in various kinds of conversation. Haidar himself did not expect that his father and mother could get along with Hera so quickly.


    In that situation, Viona, who had been silent all along, chose to leave there. Haidar, who realized this, followed the girl¡¯s steps towards the kitchen.


    ¡°Why are you even following me?¡± she asked.


    ¡°As you can see. I¡¯m no longer needed there,¡± joked Haidar, making both of them chuckle.


    Viona walked towards the refrigerator. Take the juice out of there then put it on the table. She also didn¡¯t forget to take two tall sses for her and Haidar.


    ¡°So¡­ you and Hera are lovers now?¡± asked Viona while pouring the juice into both of their sses.


    Haider nodded. ¡°As you can see. After all, I¡¯ve liked Hera for a long time and now I can finally have her.¡±


    If only you had known Haidar, the words you had just said had broken Viona¡¯s heart into pieces. But the woman was still able to cover it with a sweet smile.


    ¡°Well then, congrats to both of you,¡± said Viona in a slightly hoarse voice.


    Unfortunately that sweet smile did notst long. In the end Viona copsed as well. She couldn¡¯t hold it back any longer, tears streaming down her cheeks.


    ¡°Sob¡­¡± Viona sobbed.


    ¡°Viona, what are you doing? Why are you crying?¡± asked Haidar panicked. The man approached Viona who was sitting across from the square table.


    Without saying a word, Viona immediately hugged Haidar. It didn¡¯t matter that he kept asking why she was crying. All Viona needs now is a ce to lean on.


    Even if you want to answer, what should Viona answer?


    She was crying because Haidar chose another woman to be his lover than her?


    Really, it was very embarrassing for a Viona Angelina.


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    The ck car was driving at a moderate speed on the icy asphalt road. Night was approaching and Hera was only able to let go of Haidar¡¯s parents. Her face looked tired but the smile that was imprinted could not deny that Hera was also happy.


    ¡°It seems my parents made you very tired,¡± teased Haidar who was busy behind the wheel of the car.


    ¡°Yes. But that¡¯s okay because they look happy,¡± said Hera.


    ¡°Of course they are happy. You are the first woman I introduced to them as my girlfriend.¡±


    Hera, who was originally facing the front, now looked at Haidar.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± she asked curiously.


    Haidar nodded in response without taking his eyes off the street which was quite busy but not to the point of causing traffic jams.


    ¡°Then what about Viona?¡± asked Hera again.


    ¡°Viona?¡± Haidar¡¯s brow furrowed. ¡°Why suddenly ask about Viona?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Hera leaned back in the car seat. Facing forward and shrugging her shoulders faintly. ¡°Just¡­ I think your rtionship is more than a friend. You guys look very familiar,¡± added Hera. The main goal was to find out the extent of their rtionship because Hera knew how Viona felt about Haidar.


    ¡°We do get along quite well.¡±


    Hera smiled a little. ¡°Yes. Friendly enough to hug each other.¡±


    Hera¡¯s words almost made Haidar suddenly press the brake pedal which might have caused a small ident because the car behind him was quite close.


    ¡°Hera, listen, it¡¯s not what you think,¡± said Haidar panicked. He couldn¡¯t focus anymore on driving. Haidar chose to pull over his car. He couldn¡¯t continue his journey feeling like this.


    ¡°So you saw me hugging Viona earlier?¡± Haidar asked looking at Hera.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Hera nodded. ¡°I identally saw you when I wanted to take a drink earlier.¡±


    ¡°Really, Hera, me and Viona don¡¯t have any rtionship. I just think of her like my little sister,¡± exined Haidar with a look of fear on his face. Gaining Hera¡¯s trust is not easy and Haidar doesn¡¯t want to disappoint her just because of a misunderstanding.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know why she suddenly hugged me. It seemed she was having a problem but was reluctant to tell me,¡± Haidar said again.


    He then grabbed Hera¡¯s hand. He held it tightly. ¡°Please believe me, honey. I can¡¯t possibly lie to you. I¡¯m really telling the truth,¡± said Haidar with a pitiful face that was almost in tears.


    Hera could no longer hold back herughter seeing Haidar¡¯s face which was so funny. The womanughed uproariously. Meanwhile, Haidar put on a stupid face that seemed like he didn¡¯t know anything, making Hera¡¯sughter even longer.


    ¡°Hei! Why are you evenughing?¡± asked Haidar in the end with a slightly irritated tone. Was Hera just ying a trick on him?


    ¡°You look very funny,¡± Hera said between herughter that had not subsided.


    Haidar sucked his lips. Even though he had panicked half to death afraid that Hera would misunderstand, the womanughed at the look on his face. Who wouldn¡¯t be annoyed.


    Seeing Haidar silent with a sullen face made Hera feel guilty. She took Haidar¡¯s hand and said, ¡°I believe in you, Haidar.¡±


    The woman took a deep breath. ¡°Although I can¡¯t deny it. There was a bit of jealousy when I saw you and Viona earlier. I seemed to see a shback to when Jayden had an affair with Elena.¡± Hera¡¯s face turned sad.


    That is what Haidar is afraid of. He didn¡¯t want Hera to think of him the same as Jayden. They were different because Haidar truly loved Hera.


    Haidar also held Hera¡¯s hand tightly. He stared into Hera¡¯s brown eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry I made you remember that again. I am yours, Hera and will forever be like that,¡± Haidar said in a deep voice that made Hera¡¯s stomach tickle.


    Haidar then pulled Hera¡¯s body, kissed the woman¡¯s forehead lovingly. Hera closed her eyes. She seemed to really enjoy Haidar¡¯s sweet treatment. It feels like you¡¯re really loved. Maybe Haidar¡¯s treatment will be Hera¡¯s favorite treatment from now on.


    They pulled away and then returned to each other¡¯s gaze.


    ¡°Because you are mine. That¡¯s why I won¡¯t let anyone take you away from me,¡± Hera said with a smile and Haidar could only chuckle. A little shy too. Hera was so possessive of him and Haidar liked that.


    ***


    Elena couldn¡¯t hide how happy she was today. Now her status has changed to Mrs Jayden Xavier, the one and only. She is no longer a woman who snatches people¡¯s husbands. And she doesn¡¯t need to be afraid anymore to be with Jayden in public either. Most importantly, there would no longer be Hera in her and Jayden¡¯s rtionship.


    The woman had just finished cleaning herself after a long day at her wedding. Elena¡¯s gaze focused on the pile of wedding gifts beside not far from the bed. She can¡¯t wait to open them one by one. It doesn¡¯t matter if the clock shows 1:25 in the morning.


    Elena took the first gift with the most luxurious box. The woman was stunned when she opened the box. It turns out that not only the box is luxurious but also the gifts inside.


    A set of jewelery from a famous brand encrusted with navy blue diamonds. Very beautiful. thought Elena.


    ¡°You¡¯re opening wedding gifts?¡±


    The deep voice made Elena avert her eyes. The woman nodded enthusiastically.


    ¡°Look, Jayden!¡± she said showing the jewelry box to the man who is now her husband.


    Jayden walked closer to Elena. He looked carefully at the jewelry box.


    ¡°Wow!¡± Jaydenmented smiling. ¡°That¡¯s a diamond from Eligra. One of the most expensive diamonds. Who gives a gift like this?¡± he asked.


    Elena took the jewelry cover because she was so enthusiastic earlier that she forgot to see the name of the sender of the expensive gift. But after flipping through, Elena couldn¡¯t find the sender¡¯s name.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, Jay. There¡¯s no sender¡¯s name here,¡± Elena said handing Jayden the jewelry cover. The man also checked it.


    ¡°Strange. Why isn¡¯t a gift as expensive as this given a name,¡± Jayden muttered.


    ¡°Probably from your mother.¡±


    Jayden shook his head. ¡°Impossible.¡±


    ¡°Why impossible?¡±


    ¡°Because my mom wasn¡¯t that generous, honey,¡± Jayden replied.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    Elena just nodded her head without asking again. She was again busy opening other gifts while Jayden chose to lie down on the bed while checking some of the work files that Roy had sent via email.


    More or less, Jayden was curious as to who sent such an expensive wedding gift. And why isn¡¯t it named? Very mysterious. Jayden thought tugging at the corner of his lips. The man then shook his head slowly. There was no time to think about such things. More important work is waiting to bepleted soon.


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    Elena took a deep breath before continuing to walk into her husband¡¯s work. She ced a tray containing two sses of hot tea and small snacks on a round table not far from Jayden¡¯s desk.


    ¡°You said you were on leave from our wedding, then why are you still working?¡± Elena asked folding her legs while propping her body on the couch.


    ¡°There are some jobs that just can¡¯t wait, honey. I¡¯m sorry,¡± Jayden said with a guilty look on his face.


    Elena¡¯s right. Now they should be spending time together, but Jayden can¡¯t ignore the affairs of the tha Center either. Elena smiled faintly then got up to approach Jayden. The woman swayed spoiled hugging Jayden from behind.


    ¡°That¡¯s okay. But, I¡¯m still looking forward to a romantic honeymoon, Jay,¡± Elena said in a tone that was made as sweet as possible.


    ¡°Of course. We will do it but not now. I still have too much work that I can¡¯t leave anytime soon. Even my leave is only until today,¡± Jayden said stroking Elena¡¯s hand that was wrapped around his neck gently. Actually it was an act of seduction so Elena would not be angry.


    Elena took a deep breath and smiled faintly. ¡°All right. I¡¯ll wait for that time toe,¡± she rewarded Jayden with a brief kiss on the cheek. After that, the woman headed towards the round table to enjoy tea, which was probably already getting cold.


    ¡°Jay, drink your tea first,¡± Elena said.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Jayden joins Elena. Even if it¡¯s only for a short time, the important thing is that they can spend time together.


    ***


    As per today¡¯s schedule Jayden is back at work after his marriage leave with Elena. The congrattions from the employees continued to pour in as Jayden arrived at his office. The man could only say thank you with a sweet smile.


    ¡°How are things at the tha Center now?¡± asked Jayden after sitting himself down in his oversized chair.


    ¡°Everything went ording to n, sir,¡± Roy answered firmly.


    Jayden smirked. ¡°Good. If it continues like this the luxury apartment will bepleted on schedule,¡± he said, looking at theputer screen that disyed dozens of photos from his big project.


    ¡°Yes, sir,¡± replied Roy.


    A few seconds passed, Jayden thought Roy would soone out of his room. But the man was still standing there.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Roy? Is there anything else you want to tell me?¡± Jayden asked curiously.


    ¡°Yes, sir.¡±


    ¡°Say it.¡± Jayden turned his attention to Roy.


    ¡°I heard that your son has been allowed to go home, sir,¡± said Roy.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Jayden asked, unable to hide his surprise. The man immediately got up from his seat after Roy nodded confirming what he said earlier. A feeling of happiness welled up in Jayden¡¯s heart even when he was in the hospital.


    But for a few seconds as his body stood in front of the door, Jayden¡¯s happy face turned nk. He stopped when he saw the scenery inside.


    Hera smiled happily, but that wasn¡¯t what made Jayden flinch. Precisely to whom Hera gave that smile that made him feel a slight pain in his chest.


    Haidar Pratama. The man who was also smiling happily beside Hera.


    Jayden took a deep breath before opening the door making everyone in the room stare at him. There was no wee or sign of him being kicked out. They; Hera, Haidar, Anne, Andrew who sat in a wheelchair and Ara were silent as they watched Jayden start walking into the room.


    ¡°Juan,¡± Jayden whispered to Juan who was smiling happily to greet him. Although several medical devices are still attached to his body, Juan looks fine.


    ¡°Thank goodness you¡¯re healed son,¡± Jayden said with tears in his eyes. He was really happy to see the smile on his son¡¯s face again.


    Feeling that Jayden needed time with his child, Hera and the others chose to leave the room. Being left like that made Jayden feel like a stranger even more. The man smiled crookedly.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    Unlucky! Why does it hurt so bad? Jayden whispered in his heart while holding his chest which felt very painful.


    ***


    ¡°Hera!¡± called Anne once they were out of the room.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°Mom and Dad had better go home first. Your Dad seems to be getting tired,¡± said Anne, adjusting the position of the scarf that Andrew was using a little. Hearing that Juan was allowed to go home made the couple rush to the hospital. Even though it has to be postponed until tomorrow because doctor Emi still wants to control Juan¡¯s condition. Even so, it doesn¡¯t make their gratitude and happiness fade, but it makes theme unprepared.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take you home.¡±


    Before Hera could answer, Haidar had already preceded her. The woman couldn¡¯t help but smile at her boyfriend¡¯s attitude.


    ¡°All right. Be careful on the road,¡± Hera replied.


    ¡°Then we¡¯ll take our leave,¡± said Anne, walking ahead. While Haidar followed behind after stealing a kiss on Hera¡¯s cheek. The woman¡¯s eyes widened in surprise.


    ¡°I will be right back!¡± said Haidar jogging with his mischievous face while waving at Hera.


    Oh Lord! Hera was very embarrassed because Ara witnessed this. The woman was so embarrassed that Ara chuckled.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Madam Hera. I didn¡¯t see anything,¡± Ara joked, which only made Hera blush even more.


    ¡°Hey, stop it!¡± said Hera sulking with her cute blushing face.


    Not long after the departure of Anne, Andrew and Haidar, Jayden left Juan¡¯s ward.


    ¡°He¡¯s asleep again.¡± Jayden¡¯s first words. Hera just nodded slowly in response.


    ¡°I will go in to look after Juan,¡± said Ara saying goodbye, not wanting to be in the awkward atmosphere of the ex-husband and wife. Hera herself also did not want to be trapped any longer. She intended to leave Jayden there but stopped when the man spoke again.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me that Juan was allowed to go home already?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Because even without me telling you, you would know, Jayden,¡± answered Hera without showing any meaningful expression.


    Jayden took a deep breath. ¡°But, at least I know from you.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the difference?¡±


    It¡¯s different, Hera. Because you contacted me.


    Jayden really wanted to say that to Hera. But of course that stupid action will make his pride tarnished. Until in the end the man could only remain silent.


    ¡°No difference, right?¡± Hera said again pulling the corners of her lips slightly. ¡°By the way, thank you for taking your time toe to see Juan,¡± she continued.


    ¡°Of course I¡¯lle. Juan is my son,¡± Jayden said.


    Hera nodded slowly. Thankful because even though they have separated now Jayden still cares for Juan. At least what Hera feared where Juan wouldck affection from his biological father didn¡¯t happen.


    ¡°Yes. Then I¡¯ll go in first,¡± said Hera, getting up. But suddenly her body fell when someone pushed her.


    ¡°Akh!¡± Hera grinned softly then turned to see who had pushed her.


    ¡°You selfless woman! How dare you approach my husband!¡± snapped the woman as she red at Hera.


    ¡°Elena¡­.¡±


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    For the first time Elena felt really bored just being at home. She really wanted to go out for a walk, but no friends who can apany her. Elena had already contacted some of her friends. None of them could apany Elena on the pretext of being busy at work.


    Elena was thinking, should she also go back to work so that when Jayden isn¡¯t at home like this she doesn¡¯t feel bored.


    ¡°Maybe I should ask Jayden about this in person,¡± Elena said with a big smile.


    Actually, she could have waited for Jayden to return home, but because she wanted to go out, Elena decided toe to Jayden¡¯s office.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Miss. Is there anything we can help you with?¡± asked the receptionist at Jayden¡¯s office, weing Elena kindly.


    ¡°Is Mr. Jayden in the office now?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Does Miss have an appointment with Mr. Jayden?¡±


    It¡¯s no wonder the beautiful woman asked that because only a small number of employees know what Jayden¡¯s new wife looks like. They only know if the boss has remarried.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Elena lied. Because she definitely wouldn¡¯t be let in if she said there was no promise. Maybe after meeting Jaydenter, Elena would ask to be formally introduced as his wife. The new Mrs Jayden Xavier.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Oh Lord! The woman even asked again, making Elena¡¯s patience run out. ¡°Because if you do have an appointment, Mr. Jayden can¡¯t be out of the office.¡±


    ¡°What? So Jayden isn¡¯t in his office right now?¡± Elena asked with a frown.


    ¡°Yes, miss,¡± replied the woman.


    ¡°Where has Jayden gone? Why didn¡¯t he contact me?¡± muttered Elena. She then thanked the receptionist then left from there. Luckily before actually leaving the office she met with Roy.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Madam Elena,¡± Roy greeted firmly but still sounded friendly. Unlike the woman earlier, Roy is one of the employees who knows who Elena is.


    ¡°Afternoon Roy! What a coincidence that we meet here. I heard Jayden is out. Is he having a meeting outside today?¡± she asked.


    There was a hint of doubt on Roy¡¯s face that made him pause for a moment.


    ¡°Nothing, madam.¡± But he couldn¡¯t even lie.


    ¡°Then where is Jayden now?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Jayden is in the hospital now?¡±


    ¡°What? Is Jayden sick? Why is he in the hospital?¡± asked Elena surprised and also worried because she remembered very well when Jayden left the house this morning, her husband was still fine.


    ¡°No Madam. Mr. Jayden is fine.¡± Roy¡¯s answer made Elena breathe a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Ah, thank goodness. Then why is Jayden going to the hospital? What¡¯s the matter?¡± she asked again.


    ¡°Mr. Jayden is visiting his son. I heard Juan has been allowed to go home,¡± Roy replied.


    Oh, so it¡¯s because of Juan. Inner Elena put on a displeased face.


    The information that Roy provided was more than enough for Elena. After leaving there, the woman decided to follow Jayden to the hospital.


    And this is where themotion between Elena and Hera started, again. Elena, who is now Jayden¡¯s legal wife, does not ept her husband getting close to his ex-wife again. Unable to contain her emotions anymore, Elena approached Jayden and Hera who were talking in front of the ward where Elena was sure Juan was upied.


    ¡°You selfless woman! How dare you approach my husband!¡± Elena screamed after sessfully pushing Hera¡¯s body so hard that the woman fell on the hospital floor.


    ¡°Elena, what are you doing?!¡± Jayden screamed holding Elena¡¯s body because it looked like the woman was going to attack Hera again.


    ¡°Let me go, Jayden! I have to teach this woman a lesson not to tease you anymore,¡± Elena protested trying to free herself from Jayden but failed. Her small body was even pulled by Jayden to get away from there. Without caring about Hera who became Elena¡¯s victim there.


    Truly, Elena was dissatisfied with only being able to push Hera. She should have just pulled her hair or pped the woman so she would give up and not interfere with her rtionship with Jayden anymore.


    ¡°Get off me, Jayden!¡± Elena said while struggling to be released. But Jayden didn¡¯t care. The man only released Elena when they got to the car.


    ¡°What are you doing, Elena?¡± he asked. He waspletely shocked and did not expect something like this to happen.


    ¡°Teach your ex-wife a lesson for daring to tease you again,¡± Elena said in a curt tone while folding her arms across her chest. She leaned his body against the back of the car with her eyes straight ahead.


    ¡°God, Elena! Why are you being so childish, huh?¡± asked Jayden groaning in frustration, brushing his slightly messy hair back.


    Elena¡¯s shoulders slowly dropped. She turned to Jayden. Her eyes shook as if she couldn¡¯t believe what she had just heard.


    ¡°What did you say? I¡¯m childish?¡±


    ¡°Yeah. You¡¯re so childish to think Hera will tease me,¡± Jayden said with an embarrassed look.


    Elena chuckled sadly and rolled her eyes in annoyance.


    ¡°Then you want me to just sit and watch you with her? Is that so?¡± she asked. ¡°I¡¯m jealous Jayden. Can¡¯t you understand that?!¡± she asked again with a fairly high tone of voice.


    Jayden never answered, only looked at Elena with a look that was difficult to decipher.All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Hera is only using Juan as an excuse so you cane here to see her. Tsk! You sneaky woman,¡± Elena sneered.


    ¡°Hera isn¡¯t like that.¡± Jayden¡¯s defense suddenly made Elena¡¯s eyes widen. She didn¡¯t hear right? Jayden had just defended Hera and not her.


    What is this?


    ¡°You¡¯re defending Hera?¡± asked Elena with a look of disbelief.


    ¡°I¡¯m not defending her, I¡¯m just telling the truth, Elena. Hera isn¡¯t like that,¡± Jayden said, making Elena¡¯s emotions uncontroble.


    ¡°Wow! What has Hera done to you to make you defend her like this, huh?¡± Elena said with a crooked smile.


    ¡°Enough, Elena! Please don¡¯t equate Hera with you,¡± Jayden said subconsciously.


    Elena finally budged there. Jayden¡¯sst words were like sharp daggers that went straight into her chest. It really hurts. The tears she had been holding back finally spilled out.


    What¡¯s wrong with her anyway? Has Jayden only seen her as a temptress all this time? Elena thought Jayden was the only person who wouldn¡¯t mind her status. She thought the man loved her sincerely regardless of where Elena came from. A man who can ept her as she is. But it seems the assumption that the truth should be questioned again.


    ¡°You¡¯re just like everyone else out there, Jayden,¡± Elena said emphatically. Get rid of all the heartache. Her small hand then pushed the car door firmly.


    Going from there is the best option.


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    All her life Elena wanted was to marry Jayden. Almost every day Elena imagined how happy she would be if she were married to Jayden, the man she loved so much. Jayden himself had promised Elena that happy life so that there was not the slightest doubt. But, who would have thought that the marriage, which had only been running for a few weeks, would actually make Elena end up crying bitterly at the end of a small bridge leading to theke. The silence of the ce was so perfect that Elena¡¯s soul that was shackled by pain could be released.


    Her long legs dangle touching the surface of the water causing ripples of waves there.


    ¡°What kind of woman am I to you, Jayden?¡± Elena softly held her chest until the clothes she was wearing were crumpled. It really hurts when someone you trust so much throws harsh words. Better Elena just disappear from this world. After all, she doesn¡¯t have anyone anymore except Jayden. And if it was Jayden who had given up on her, then who else would Elena be holding out for.


    The woman closed her eyes causing the tears that had been umting in her eyes to fall down her cheeks.


    The shadow is back. Piece by piece haunts Elena to form aplete memory. Memories that Elena really wanted to bury deep inside.


    **shback**


    ¡°Akh!¡± Elena winced as her body hit the asphalt with trash scattered everywhere. It was hard enough for her body to crash into the yard of the house she, ah no, meant the one her mother had rented to live in.


    ¡°Where¡¯s your fucking mother, huh!¡± snapped the woman in fancy dress pointing at Elena¡¯s face. The woman who also dragged Elena who was sleeping soundly to the front of the house.


    Elena turned her head nkly. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± she answered tly and got up, not caring about her bleeding knee.


    ¡°How could you not know! You¡¯re that bitch¡¯s daughter,¡± the woman snapped tightly holding Elena¡¯s small arm.


    Elena chuckled lightly as if mockingly. ¡°Just so you know, I never thought of her as my mother again.¡± Her brown eyes started to heat up and turn red. ¡°I NEVER THOUGHT OF HER AS MY MOTHER SINCE SHE MARRIED YOUR HUSBAND!¡± Elena shouted so loudly that the middle-aged woman¡¯s grip was released.


    Elena sat up with the sound of crying getting louder. She¡¯s like a child who lost her candy. It¡¯s sad that some people who saw it just sat there, busying themselves with their activities. No one cares. The woman just now also just walked away after throwing harsh words at Elena.


    ¡°Sob¡­ sob¡­ sob¡­ I even regret having a mother like her,¡± Elena whispered sadly but full of hatred.


    She don¡¯t know how long Elena was in that position until she finally got up from there with the crying that had subsided, dragging her heavy body into the house. T-shirts and shorts that are actually worn out look even more shabby. The traces of the dirt that stuck to the woman¡¯s actions could be seen so clearly. Elena didn¡¯t care. After all, she¡¯s also going to take a shower. The woman continued her unsteady steps towards the bathroom which was only big enough for one person.


    After that, Elena got ready to go to college. There is nothing to be proud of in Elena¡¯s life unless she finishes college and then finds a decent job. Perhaps fate would have been different. Elena really expected that.


    The woman who is now d in a white t-shirt and blue shirtbined with long jeans is preparing all the equipment on the table when the main door opens. Elena¡¯s reflex turned and found the figure that made her publicly humiliated again today.


    Melia, Elena¡¯s mother¡¯s name, was busy taking out her shoes. Putting some of the paper bags she was carrying on the table then approached Elena.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to college?¡± Melia asked her daughter with a sweet smile.


    Elena didn¡¯t answer her mother¡¯s question and instead elerated her movement of putting all the books into her bag.


    ¡°Elena?¡± called Melia with a persuasive tone.


    ¡°Mama still meet that man?¡± asked Elena making Melia¡¯s hand that had been stretched out wanting to touch Elena¡¯s shoulder return to its ce.


    ¡°Of course. After all, he is Mama¡¯s husband¡­ your father,¡± Melia answered.


    Elena chuckled as if mocking what Melia had just said.


    Father? Even Elena had never considered the man her father. For Elena the man was just a stranger who had stolen from her mother.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t Mama just sell herself, huh?¡± asked Elena looking intently at Melia.


    ¡°Elena!¡± Melia¡¯s voice rose slightly. She couldn¡¯t believe her daughter could say that to her.


    ¡°I¡¯m sick of all this, Ma. Every day Mama¡¯s husband¡¯s first wife alwayses here. Beats and humiliates me because Mama takes her husband.¡±


    Elena¡¯s tears started to build up in her eyes. While Melia could only move with her body trembling. She knew that but Melia chose to remain silent.


    ¡°Why, Ma?¡± asked Elena approaching Melia. ¡°Why do you have to be a second wife? Are there no other men who are more suitable for you to marry? Why do you have to be a married man? WHY?!¡±


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    Instead of getting an answer, Elena, who was only twenty years old at that time, actually received a hard p from Melia.


    Silence fell on the room. They seem to be trapped in a stopped space and time.


    Elena wiped her tears roughly. She nced at Melia briefly before walking away without saying anything else. Melia did not hold back her daughter¡¯s steps. The woman was silent for a thousandnguages ??with tears also running down both cheeks. Even though Melia¡¯s goal was to ask Elena to live with her, seeing Elena¡¯s attitude, Melia knew that her daughter would not ept the invitation.


    ***


    Elena gulped down the coke in the can almost halfway.


    ¡°This is topress your face,¡± someone said, handing Elena a bag of ice cubes.


    ¡°Thank you, Jay,¡± Elena said with a faint smile as she took the ice cube and put it directly on her face.


    Jayden, a man who has been her lover since entering college, sat beside her. They have known each other since middle school but have only been dating after graduation until now. The man looked at Elena¡¯s worried face. How could the woman¡¯s face not be red with the edges of the lips slightly blue.


    ¡°That woman came again?¡± Jayden asked taking a wound salve out of his bag.


    ¡°Shees almost every day,¡± Elena answered in an irritated tone.


    Jayden took the white salve onto his fingertips and rubbed it lightly on the edges of Elena¡¯s injured lips. Elena winced slightly feeling the cold and stinging sensation from the ointment when it came into contact with her skin.


    ¡°Elena?¡± Call Jayden.


    ¡°Ya?¡±


    ¡°Should I do something about your father¡¯s first wife?¡±


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    It had never urred to Elena in the slightest that her happy family would just be destroyed. Almost everyone who saw them would be amazed, jealous and curious. How can you build a family that happy without any problems.


    Until a time came when Elena¡¯s strong family was rocked by a storm.


    That night Elena had just arrived home after finishing studying with her friends. If usually her parents would greet her happily, that night was so different. It wasn¡¯t the sweet smile that Elena received but instead the cursing and swearing she heard.


    Papa and Mama fought for the first time. Yes, at least that¡¯s what Elena has seen so far.


    ¡°Papa¡­ Mama¡­.¡± Elena¡¯s call made both of them silent. She nced at Elena for a moment then looked away in all directions as if to hide what was going on.


    ¡°You two¨C¡±


    ¡°Elena,e into your room!¡± Melia¡¯s orders were full of emphasis interrupting Elena¡¯s words.


    Elena thought that even if she stayed there she wouldn¡¯t be able to help him obediently enter the room. The thirteen year old girl could only hope that her parents¡¯ fight would end when she woke up in the morning.


    But hope is only wishful thinking. They did stop fighting but separation became a choice. Elena really wanted to be angry with Melia, her mother because she knew that her mother was the one who sued her father for divorce. Later Elena knew the reason for her mother, all respect and respect for her father disappeared in an instant.


    ¡°Your father had an affair and chose that woman over us,¡± said Melia.


    Yes. That¡¯s a fact. Elena¡¯s happy family was destroyed because of a woman who had stolen her father.


    Since then Elena has hated women who are the third person in a rtionship.


    Why should you love someone who already belongs to someone else? Are there no other men out there who don¡¯t have a partner yet? Is the self-esteem of a woman that low? Does achieving happiness have to be that selfish? At the expense of the family happiness of the man.


    Elena always wondered, why is there such a woman?


    She don¡¯t know. Elena didn¡¯t want to think about it. For her the most important thing now is how she will make his mother happy, who has been struggling to support them after her father left with the woman she was having an affair with.


    Elena didn¡¯t need a father figure anymore. She was very happy to have Melia who loved her so much. Their life is far from luxurious, but that doesn¡¯t necessarily make them sad. They belong to each other, that¡¯s the most important thing.


    ***


    ¡°Elena, do you mind if Mama remarries?¡±


    One question that made Elena petrified in ce. Hadn¡¯t he said that he didn¡¯t need a father figure anymore? Why did such a question suddenly appear?


    Oh, damn it! Elena forgot that her mother was still young and still quite beautiful. Isn¡¯t it wrong if the woman still wants a man in her life? But, does it have to be this soon? One year too soon for Elena.


    ¡°You loves someone?¡± Elena asked back carefully.


    Melia nodded with a shy face. ¡°Yes. That¡¯s if you agree. If not¡­.¡± The woman no longer continued her words because from the bottom of her heart she didn¡¯t want Elena to disagree. She really hoped her daughter would agree.


    Elena smiled faintly. She, who had been sleeping on Melia¡¯sp, got up and held tightly the hand of the woman who had given birth to him.


    ¡°If that makes Mama happy, I don¡¯t mind at all,¡± said Elena. She can¡¯t be selfish, her mother also has the right to be happy with the man of her choice.


    But not the man now sitting in front of her. Elena red at Mama and the man. She really regretted giving her blessing.


    ¡°Elena, listen¡ª¡±


    ¡°I gave Mama my blessing not to marry this man,¡± Elena interrupted quickly when Melia was about to give an exnation.


    ¡°Elena¡ª¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t call my name!¡± Elena snapped when the man was about to persuade her. ¡°A treacherous man like you doesn¡¯t deserve to call my name,¡± Elena said ring at the man.


    ¡°Elena, watch your words!¡± Melia said in a high tone. For the first time Melia snapped at Elena and it was for a man.


    She chuckled. For a girl her age, Elena really shouldn¡¯t say that. Especially on an older figure. But circumstances no longer supported Elena to be polite.


    ¡°Why? Did I say something wrong? This man already has a wife but instead is in a rtionship with Mama. If not a traitor then what should I call him?¡± she asked.


    The fact that her mother loves a married man makes Elena so disappointed. Isn¡¯t it enough that their family was destroyed by the presence of a third person? So now why did the figure that Elena valued and was so proud of be the third person in other people¡¯s household rtionships?


    ¡°Mama loves Mr. Erwin.¡± That expression was self-exnatory to Elena. The words that also tore Elena¡¯s feelings as if old wounds had reopened, but now it¡¯s even worse because the person carrying the wound was the most valuable figure in Elena¡¯s life.


    ***


    In the end Melia marries Erwin while Elena chooses to live alone. She was too disappointed, or rather hate her own mother.


    Elena thought that everything would end there. But she was wrong. Although her mother no longer lives with her there. The news about her mother bing the second wife became a hot topic among her neighbors.


    Temptation girl.


    Elena¡¯s new nickname. It doesn¡¯t end there. The woman who ims to be Mr. Erwin¡¯s first wife also alwayses and beats Elena. Swearing and insulting seemed to be a breakfast menu. Elena was the perfect target for the woman¡¯s wrath.


    Elena¡¯s suffering isplete. Want to go? But where? Elena has no goals. The woman even thought about dying. After all, there was no longer any reason for him to live.


    It was then that Jayden¡¯s figure came. A figure like a helper angel for Elena. The mostfortable and sturdiest ce for Elena to lean on. Elena¡¯s desire to die faded away because of the man¡¯s presence.


    ¡°Should I do something about your father¡¯s first wife?¡±


    Elena¡¯s eyes widened at Jayden¡¯s words.


    ¡°Hah?¡±


    Jayden rolled her eyeszily. ¡°Ohe on honey. She¡¯s gone too far. We can take her to the police for molestation.¡±


    What Jayden said was true. If Elena reported the woman¡¯s actions, she would definitely be severely punished. Then, does that make Elena happy?


    The answer is no. That¡¯s not what Elena wanted.


    ¡°No need, Jay,¡± Elena said making her boyfriend groan in frustration.


    ¡°Then you¡¯re going to let her continue to treat you like this?¡±


    Elena shook her head. ¡°Not really.¡±


    ¡°Lalu?¡±


    ¡°Take me away from them so I can forget everything.¡±


    Jayden flinched at Elena¡¯s words. The woman¡¯s eyes shone brightly showing such great desire.


    Emotions that had overflowed gradually subsided. Jayden pulled Elena¡¯s thin body into his arms.


    ¡°I promise to take you away and I promise to make you happy, Elena,¡± Jayden said confidently.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    Elena smiled sadly. ¡°Thank you Jayden. I love you.¡±


    **shback end**


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    So now what should Elena do? Instead, she is trapped in the same rtionship with her past. Where she became the third female figure in Hera and Jayden¡¯s household. The person she really hated.


    Not.


    Elena is not a third person. Precisely Hera who became the third person in their rtionship. She was the first to be with Jayden not Hera.


    ¡°Yes, I am not a woman who snatches other people¡¯s husbands. Jayden is mine from the start, not Hera¡¯s.¡±


    Elena was so sure of her belief. And nothing will ever make that trust disappear. Now it¡¯s just a matter of how to keep Jayden by her side. Elena will do anything no matter if it hurts others or even herself.


    Elena stepped her feet that felt so heavy into the house. Her face was puffy and shabby. Her head also felt dizzy making her have to lean against the wall of the house for a while and then gently massage her temples.


    ¡°Shit! Looks like I cried too much today¡± Elena grumbled to herself. She then continued walking after taking a deep breath.


    The house was so quiet and dark when Elena arrived. To be honest, Elena really hoped that Jayden would be there to wee her. Apologizes for what he did to Elena today. As he usually did when he made Elena angry. But it turned out that Jayden wasn¡¯t there.


    Instantly Elena¡¯s chest felt tight. Oh Lord! Why has Jayden changed so much? Elena seemed to no longer recognize Jayden¡¯s figure now. She don¡¯t know where Jayden has gone, who used to love her so much, adore her and promise to make her happy.


    Why is the marriage that should make Elena happy, but the opposite? Jayden continues to disappoint and hurt her. And it¡¯s all because of Hera. Elena¡¯s hands clenched at her sides. Her jaw hardened from the anger that had built up.


    ¡°Just watch, Hera! I will repay you for everything you have done.¡±


    Even though Elena no longer wanted to have anything to do with Hera, this situation left her with no choice.


    ***


    ¡°Why can I say that to Elena?¡± muttered Jayden. He don¡¯t know why he¡¯s been out of controltely. Even worse, the victim must be Elena. The woman he really loves and should be happy with.


    ¡°Actually what happened to me?¡± Jayden asked to no one.


    After Elena left earlier, Jayden chose to return to his office. He didn¡¯t immediately go after Elena because Jayden knew that if his feelings were in a mess like now, instead of making up with Elena they would end up fighting. Jayden needs time to cool off and his office is the best ce. Busy yourself with all the work. Until the evening before the man was still busy with several files scattered on his desk.All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    It was already ten o¡¯clock in the evening. Jayden took a deep breath before heading home.


    His footsteps took Jayden to the main room he shared with Elena¡ªwhich was previously shared with Hera. Slowly he opened the door and saw Elena sleeping with her back turned to him. Jayden closed the door again, not wanting to disturb his wife. Sometimes Jayden wonders to himself. Isn¡¯t this what he wants? Married and lives with Elena. But why does it seem like he can¡¯t feel happiness even though he is already with the person he loves?


    If only Hera had never been present in my life, maybe none of this would have happened. Inner Jayden. At a time like this he still med Hera for his feelings.


    Jayden gulped down half of the water he took in the refrigerator. The man then left. He had to clear himself and his mind as well.


    Twenty minutes passed, Jayden, who deliberately took a shower in the bathroom on the first floor because he didn¡¯t want to disturb Elena, stood still with a small towel still perched on his head.


    ¡°Elena,¡± Jayden whispered, looking at Elena who was sitting on the sofa in the living room.


    The woman just stared at him with a look that was difficult to decipher. Jayden couldn¡¯t run anymore. The problem should be solved tonight. His feelings have improved, not as chaotic as before.


    ¡°Why are you awake?¡± Jayden asked either to make small talk or to avoid talking.


    Elena didn¡¯t answer until Jayden was now sitting beside her. Jayden could see the woman¡¯s eyelids were swollen and red. He don¡¯t know how long Elena cried.


    Oh my God Jayden! What have you done to your woman?


    ¡°Forgive me.¡±


    Jayden opened his mouth again when he saw Elena¡¯s lips move as if she was about to speak.


    ¡°You said you didn¡¯t have time for our honeymoon because your work was so urgent. But you were able to leave the urgent job toe to the hospital to visit Juan,¡± Elena said with eyes full of disappointment. ¡°I¡¯m not forbidding you to meet Juan because after all he¡¯s still your son¡­ I¡¯m just jealous that you care more about him than me, Jay. Can¡¯t you be fair to me and your son? Please.¡±


    Elena brought her hands together in front of Jayden. Putting on a pitiful face, begging desperately for his wish to be granted. Jayden was speechless there. Making him only hug Elena tightly while muttering sorry.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, honey. I really didn¡¯t mean to make you cry like this. You know how much I love you right?¡±


    Elena nodded slowly in Jayden¡¯s arms. They then broke the hug. They stare at each other.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what happened to me. I had a hard time controlling myself until I unknowingly hurt you. Please forgive me, Elena,¡± Jayden said again.


    Elena pulled the corners of her lips into a smile. ¡°I know. My Jayden can¡¯t change.¡±


    Jayden smiled and hugged Elena again. Both are so naive to each other¡¯s feelings. Elena really knew that Jayden had changed since he married Hera. But Elena chose to close her eyes and ears. Don¡¯t want to ept reality. She was too afraid of losing Jayden.


    Likewise with Jayden. He knew very well that his feelings for Elena were no longer the same as before. But he also chose to remain silent because he did not want to hurt Elena. Without knowing that actually keeping silent would actually hurt Elena more in the future.


    Jayden too sticks to his promise to make Elena happy whether it will work or not. If feelings are no longer the same, can promises still be kept? What kind of rtionship are they actually in? Even the two of them didn¡¯t know what to say.


    ¡°Elena?¡± Jayden called softly.


    ¡°Yes?¡± Elena replied, sinking her head further into Jayden¡¯s chest.


    ¡°I want you to get pregnant soon.¡±


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    ¡°Please sit!¡±


    Hera just followed what the man said. She looked around the apartment as if looking for Haidar. But there was no sign of the man being there.


    Actually, where is Haidar?


    Hera took a deep breath and then leaned back on her body which somehow felt so tired.


    ¡°Please drink, Ms. Hera,¡± said the man, handing a ss of juice to Hera, he then sat down in front of the woman, smiling sweetly.


    ¡°No need to be so formal. It makes me feel awkward,¡± said Hera, smiling awkwardly.


    The man then chuckled. ¡°In fact, I will feel awkward and insolent if I treat the prospective Primary mistress disrespectfully.¡±


    The man¡¯s words made Hera blush. Ridwan is indeed very good at making people blush and feel ufortable with his words.


    ¡°Oh yes, you must havee here looking for Mr. Haidar, right?¡± Ridwan asked after a moment of silence.


    Hera just nodded slowly as she put back the ss of juice that she had drunk a little.


    Ridwan smiled slightly. It seemed that her superior¡¯s charm had made it hard for Hera to let go until she came looking for him.


    ¡®Mr. Haidar is indeed great.¡¯ Ridwan admired his boss.


    ¡°So where has Haidar been these days?¡± asked Hera in a slightly demanding tone. Even though she was a little ufortable seeing Ridwan¡¯s smile who seemed to beughing at her attitude. Even Hera herself was embarrassed, but she wanted to know what happened to Haidar, making her no longer care about her pride.


    Hearing Haidar¡¯s news is the most important thing right now.


    ¡°Mr Haidar is at the Varden now?¡± Ridwan replied still maintaining his thin smile.


    ¡°Varden?¡± Hera¡¯s brow furrowed.


    Ridwan nodded slowly. ¡°Yes. Mr. Haidar¡¯s initial n was just to take his parents home but unexpected events urred that forced him to stay there for a few days.¡± Ridwan¡¯s face turned sad at the end of his sentence.


    ¡°What incident?¡± Hera was getting curious. Events like what happened to make Haidar forget about him.


    ¡°Viona¡¯s father fell ill and died.¡±


    ***


    Hera sat quietly in her car until the tenth minute she was there. Hera knew that she was jealous right now. Something he shouldn¡¯t have felt.


    Haidar had once told Hera that Viona was like a sister to him. It¡¯s only natural that Haidar is now with her, especially during her most difficult time. But Hera¡¯s heart and logic didn¡¯t want to cooperate, making a corner of her heart throb in pain.


    Have I really fallen in love with Haidar?


    Hera didn¡¯t need to answer because in the end her jealousy made her stand up holding Juan in front of Haidar¡¯s house.


    Yes. Hera didn¡¯t need to think long and decided to follow Haidar to the Varden apanied by Ridwan.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go inside,¡± Ridwan said to Hera who froze in ce. As if the steps are so heavy.


    Hera was really nervous and scared. Was her decision to meet Haidar all the way to the Varden the right one?Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    Oh, damn it! Hera hesitated when she got there. She would look like a loser if she backed off now. Taking a deep breath, Hera smiled faintly.


    ¡°Yes. Let¡¯s go in!¡± she said following Ridwan¡¯s steps who were already in front of her.


    ¡°I have contacted Madam Sh. She is very happy for you toe here,¡± said Ridwan. Haidar¡¯s yard in the Varden was wide enough that they had to walk several meters to reach the main door.


    Hera couldn¡¯t hide her happiness. That is true. She will meet Haidar mother, who is so friendly, again. Remembering how cute the middle-aged woman¡¯s smile was, Hera could already imagine how they would discuss things like that dayter.


    ¡°I am also very happy to meet Madam Sh again,¡± said Hera.


    The two smiled at each other before Ridwan pressed the bell of the big house. Not long after, the white door opened wide to reveal the presence of Mrs. Pratama with a big smile.


    ¡°Finally you guys arrived!¡± Sh said in a very enthusiastic tone of voice when she saw Hera and Ridwan.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Madam Sh,¡± said Ridwan to which Sh nodded. The woman was so serious watching Hera. There was a confused look on her face. Even the smile that was originally so joyful was reced with an awkward, forced smile.


    ¡°Good afternoon,¡± greeted Hera politely with a sweet smile. The woman didn¡¯t pay too much attention to the change in her lover¡¯s mother¡¯s expression, so she continued to act normal.


    ¡°Y-yes. Come on, pleasee in,¡± said Sh, stammering a little. The woman could only blink her eyes quickly. He really didn¡¯t understand what was going on.


    Sh entered first followed by Hera and Ridwan behind her. Hera looked around the house. Again she looked for Haidar¡¯s figure, but until they reached the living room, her ck irises never found the existence of the man with pale white skin.


    In the middle room there are several rooms. As usual, Ridwan immediately said goodbye to Hera and Sh to upy a room. It seemed that the man was very tired.


    ¡°You can upy the room over there. Take a rest, you must be tired,¡± Sh said pointing to the room on the right and then gently stroked Hera¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Yeah. Thank you,¡± replied Hera, carrying her luggage to the room Sh meant.


    Hera was really tired. Luckily during the trip Juan was not fussy. In fact, she had been asleep ever since. Hera immediatelyid Juan on the bed. Filling the empty space to the right and left of Juan with pillows so that this cute baby feels the sensation of being hugged. It also keeps Juan from falling. While Hera will clean herself first.


    It took about twenty minutes for Hera to clean herself up. She was a little surprised to see Sh sitting on the edge of the bed looking at Juan who was still asleep.


    ¡°Madam Sh?¡±


    The woman turned and smiled slightly. Hera took a deep breath before taking a seat next to Sh.


    ¡°What¡¯s his name?¡± asked Sh turning towards Juan.


    ¡°Juan Xavier.¡± Even though she was divorced from Jayden, Hera had no intention of changing Juan¡¯sst name. Just let it be because Juan is still part of Xavier¡¯s extended family.


    ¡°A very good name,¡± said Sh, ncing at Hera. ¡°He¡¯s your young brother?¡± she continued.


    Hera¡¯s smile disappeared. Confused. Why could Haidar¡¯s mother think that Juan was her younger brother?


    ¡°Did Haidar never say that?¡± Hera asked back.


    She shook her head. ¡°What should Haidar say?¡±


    gosh!


    Hera¡¯s breath caught in her neck. What kind of situation is this? Her hands squeezed each other. Hera didn¡¯t know what to say.


    ¡°Is he your son?¡±


    Never making a sound made Sh ask again. Now, Hera could see a very significant change from Sh. The question sounded so cold, even the expression on his face no longer looked friendly.


    Then should Hera now regret havinge there?


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    ¡°Is he your son?¡± asked Sh coldly.


    Hera blinked a few times before looking up to see the mother of her lover. The woman pulled up the corners of her lips to form a charming smile.


    ¡°Yes. Juan is my son,¡± answered Hera in a very proud tone.


    Lie? Seriously. Hera couldn¡¯t lie, especially when it involved Juan. Hera had already thought of the worst consequences in this scenario. Where Sh might not approve of her rtionship with Haidar after learning about his status.


    Remembering that made Hera¡¯s heart beat painfully to the point that the proud smile that once radiated turned bitter.


    The two of them let silence dominate for a few moments.


    Surprised.


    Sh was so surprised by Hera¡¯s confession. Since the woman came with a baby in her arms, Sh already guessed that the baby was Hera¡¯s child. But she brushed it off and thought that the baby was Hera¡¯s little brother. Even if it doesn¡¯t really make sense. But after hearing Hera¡¯s own confession, now everything is clear.


    ¡°So you mean¡­ you¡¯re a widow with one child?¡± For some reason, Sh¡¯s question seemed to still not believe it.


    The bitter smile still appeared on Hera¡¯s face. ¡°Yes,¡± she replied and took a deep breath before continuing. ¡°I think before Haidar introduced me to you, he already told you this. Or at least after we met.


    ¡°I was also wrong because I didn¡¯t tell you from the start. I¡¯m sorry, Madam Sh. You must have been very surprised.¡±


    Sh turned her body to face forward. ¡°Of course I was very surprised and didn¡¯t expect it,¡± she said, no longer looking at Hera. ¡°Haidar is at Viona¡¯s house now. Maybe he wille soon,¡± Sh continued before leaving.


    Hera stared at the woman¡¯s back sadly until she disappeared behind the door.


    ¡®If I hadn¡¯te here, would things have been different?¡¯


    For a moment Hera regretted her decision to follow Haidar. But what can she do? Now, just waiting for Haidar toe back.


    ***


    It was almost night and Hera was still silent, looking at Juan who was happily ying on the bed. Apanied by some toys that Hera deliberately brought so that her son would not be fussy.


    Every time Juan looked at her, Hera would smile but after that her face would be sad again.


    Since Sh left, Hera was so afraid to leave the room. To be exact, she didn¡¯t know that she had to face the Haidar family alone. She really hoped that Haidar woulde soon, but until Juan started to get fussy because he wanted to drink milk, the man never came back.


    ¡°Honey, please be quiet,¡± Hera begged desperately, holding Juan in her arms. She really didn¡¯t want to leave now. However, it seemed that Juan¡¯s hunger could no longer be tolerated, leaving Hera with no choice.


    When will open the door, at the same time from outside someone will knock on the door.


    ¡°Oh Ridwan!¡±


    Both of them were shocked but only Hera spoke.


    ¡°Sorry to startle you,¡± Ridwan said, smiling awkwardly.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± Hera replied, still trying to silence Juan.


    ¡°I was about to ask why your son was crying so hard,¡± Ridwan said, looking worried at Juan.


    ¡°He¡¯s just hungry. I was just going to make some milk for his.¡±


    ¡°May I help?¡± Ridwan without thinking offers to help. He saw that Hera was overwhelmed enough to silence Juan.


    ¡°Of course. If it doesn¡¯t bother you,¡± said Hera, handing over a paper bag filled with milk and a bottle of Juan¡¯s milk.


    ¡°Not a problem at all,¡± Ridwan replied, taking the paper bag and inviting Hera to head to the kitchen immediately.


    Ridwan carefully followed Hera¡¯s instructions because this was also the first time he had made milk for small children.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that difficult. In fact, this is nothingpared to when Mr. Haidar gave me a job,¡± Ridwan joked between his work, making Hera chuckle.


    Hera admits that Ridwan is a very reliable person. It can be seen from the way the man moves. So organized, unhurried and neat. Even though it was his first time doing it, Ridwan could do the job well. It¡¯s not wrong for Haidar to make him a confidant.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± said Hera, taking the bottle of milk and giving it to Juan.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Ridwan replied. The man then offered instant coffee to Hera and the woman happily epted it.


    ¡°By the way, where is everyone?¡± asked Hera shortly after Ridwan put the coffee cup in front of him.


    Entering the kitchen, Hera didn¡¯t see anyone in the house. The house was so quiet leaving the two of them alone.


    ¡°I heard that Madam Sh followed Haidar and Mr. Thomas to Viona¡¯s house,¡± Ridwan replied, sitting in front of Hera, who was bounded by the kitchen table.


    ¡°Did something happen to Viona?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s still devastated so her situation is a bit concerning.¡± Ridwan then took a sip of his warm coffee. ¡°And I heard that Madam Sh will bring Viona to live here until her condition improves,¡± he continued.


    Hera nodded slightly. ¡°That¡¯s better,¡± she whispered softly.


    Being with people who are close to us when we are down is the best. Hera really understood how messy Viona was now. And for the umpteenth time Hera asked her heart to understand. But it turned out to be very difficult. Hera was still envious and jealous because Haidar was now with Viona and not with her.


    And the jealousy intensified when Haidar was back with his father and mother and of course with Viona.


    Hera wanted to meet Haidar immediately. Tells her boyfriend she¡¯s there. But Hera¡¯s footsteps stopped when she saw a sight that made her chest feel tight.


    ¡°Why did my father leave me alone?! Who will I be with? Why would he have the heart to?! Does he not love me anymore?!¡± shouted Viona crying loudly.


    From there, Thomas and Sh were quite overwhelmed in persuading Viona to calm down.


    ¡°Calm down, Viona! I beg you,¡± said Haidar holding both of Viona¡¯s shoulders, shaking them slightly. This did not seed in calming Viona, the woman became even more hysterical, leaving Haidar with no other choice.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    Haidar pulled Viona¡¯s small body into his arms. He hugged her tightly as he continued to gently stroke her messy mane.


    ¡°You still have me, Vio. Please don¡¯t say that,¡± said Haidar.


    Everyone heard the words clearly. Including Hera who was standing frozen in the kitchen doorway which is directly connected to the living room where Haidar hugged Viona.


    But that didn¡¯tpletely hurt Hera because she knew that Haidar saw her there, but instead the man looked away indifferent. Hera blinked a few times then snorted softly.


    Was Hera the only one who missed Haidar that much while the man just kept quiet? Not even weing Hera.


    Then why was Hera there?


    To be continued¡­.

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    ¡°Is he your son?¡± asked Sh coldly.


    Hera blinked a few times before looking up to see the mother of her lover. The woman pulled up the corners of her lips to form a charming smile.


    ¡°Yes. Juan is my son,¡± answered Hera in a very proud tone.


    Lie? Seriously. Hera couldn¡¯t lie, especially when it involved Juan. Hera had already thought of the worst consequences in this scenario. Where Sh might not approve of her rtionship with Haidar after learning about his status.


    Remembering that made Hera¡¯s heart beat painfully to the point that the proud smile that once radiated turned bitter.


    The two of them let silence dominate for a few moments.


    Surprised.


    Sh was so surprised by Hera¡¯s confession. Since the woman came with a baby in her arms, Sh already guessed that the baby was Hera¡¯s child. But she brushed it off and thought that the baby was Hera¡¯s little brother. Even if it doesn¡¯t really make sense. But after hearing Hera¡¯s own confession, now everything is clear.


    ¡°So you mean¡­ you¡¯re a widow with one child?¡± For some reason, Sh¡¯s question seemed to still not believe it.


    The bitter smile still appeared on Hera¡¯s face. ¡°Yes,¡± she replied and took a deep breath before continuing. ¡°I think before Haidar introduced me to you, he already told you this. Or at least after we met.


    ¡°I was also wrong because I didn¡¯t tell you from the start. I¡¯m sorry, Madam Sh. You must have been very surprised.¡±


    Sh turned her body to face forward. ¡°Of course I was very surprised and didn¡¯t expect it,¡± she said, no longer looking at Hera. ¡°Haidar is at Viona¡¯s house now. Maybe he wille soon,¡± Sh continued before leaving.


    Hera stared at the woman¡¯s back sadly until she disappeared behind the door.


    ¡®If I hadn¡¯te here, would things have been different?¡¯


    For a moment Hera regretted her decision to follow Haidar. But what can she do? Now, just waiting for Haidar toe back.


    ***


    It was almost night and Hera was still silent, looking at Juan who was happily ying on the bed. Apanied by some toys that Hera deliberately brought so that her son would not be fussy.


    Every time Juan looked at her, Hera would smile but after that her face would be sad again.


    Since Sh left, Hera was so afraid to leave the room. To be exact, she didn¡¯t know that she had to face the Haidar family alone. She really hoped that Haidar woulde soon, but until Juan started to get fussy because he wanted to drink milk, the man never came back.


    ¡°Honey, please be quiet,¡± Hera begged desperately, holding Juan in her arms. She really didn¡¯t want to leave now. However, it seemed that Juan¡¯s hunger could no longer be tolerated, leaving Hera with no choice.


    When will open the door, at the same time from outside someone will knock on the door.


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    Both of them were shocked but only Hera spoke.


    ¡°Sorry to startle you,¡± Ridwan said, smiling awkwardly.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± Hera replied, still trying to silence Juan.


    ¡°I was about to ask why your son was crying so hard,¡± Ridwan said, looking worried at Juan.


    ¡°He¡¯s just hungry. I was just going to make some milk for his.¡±


    ¡°May I help?¡± Ridwan without thinking offers to help. He saw that Hera was overwhelmed enough to silence Juan.


    ¡°Of course. If it doesn¡¯t bother you,¡± said Hera, handing over a paper bag filled with milk and a bottle of Juan¡¯s milk.


    ¡°Not a problem at all,¡± Ridwan replied, taking the paper bag and inviting Hera to head to the kitchen immediately.


    Ridwan carefully followed Hera¡¯s instructions because this was also the first time he had made milk for small children.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that difficult. In fact, this is nothingpared to when Mr. Haidar gave me a job,¡± Ridwan joked between his work, making Hera chuckle.


    Hera admits that Ridwan is a very reliable person. It can be seen from the way the man moves. So organized, unhurried and neat. Even though it was his first time doing it, Ridwan could do the job well. It¡¯s not wrong for Haidar to make him a confidant.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± said Hera, taking the bottle of milk and giving it to Juan.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Ridwan replied. The man then offered instant coffee to Hera and the woman happily epted it.


    ¡°By the way, where is everyone?¡± asked Hera shortly after Ridwan put the coffee cup in front of him.


    Entering the kitchen, Hera didn¡¯t see anyone in the house. The house was so quiet leaving the two of them alone.


    ¡°I heard that Madam Sh followed Haidar and Mr. Thomas to Viona¡¯s house,¡± Ridwan replied, sitting in front of Hera, who was bounded by the kitchen table.


    ¡°Did something happen to Viona?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s still devastated so her situation is a bit concerning.¡± Ridwan then took a sip of his warm coffee. ¡°And I heard that Madam Sh will bring Viona to live here until her condition improves,¡± he continued.


    Hera nodded slightly. ¡°That¡¯s better,¡± she whispered softly.


    Being with people who are close to us when we are down is the best. Hera really understood how messy Viona was now. And for the umpteenth time Hera asked her heart to understand. But it turned out to be very difficult. Hera was still envious and jealous because Haidar was now with Viona and not with her.


    And the jealousy intensified when Haidar was back with his father and mother and of course with Viona.


    Hera wanted to meet Haidar immediately. Tells her boyfriend she¡¯s there. But Hera¡¯s footsteps stopped when she saw a sight that made her chest feel tight.


    ¡°Why did my father leave me alone?! Who will I be with? Why would he have the heart to?! Does he not love me anymore?!¡± shouted Viona crying loudly.


    From there, Thomas and Sh were quite overwhelmed in persuading Viona to calm down.


    ¡°Calm down, Viona! I beg you,¡± said Haidar holding both of Viona¡¯s shoulders, shaking them slightly. This did not seed in calming Viona, the woman became even more hysterical, leaving Haidar with no other choice.


    Haidar pulled Viona¡¯s small body into his arms. He hugged her tightly as he continued to gently stroke her messy mane.


    ¡°You still have me, Vio. Please don¡¯t say that,¡± said Haidar.


    Everyone heard the words clearly. Including Hera who was standing frozen in the kitchen doorway which is directly connected to the living room where Haidar hugged Viona.


    But that didn¡¯tpletely hurt Hera because she knew that Haidar saw her there, but instead the man looked away indifferent. Hera blinked a few times then snorted softly.


    Was Hera the only one who missed Haidar that much while the man just kept quiet? Not even weing Hera.


    Then why was Hera there?


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 82

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    ¡°Did Doctor Emi get transferred here, honey?¡± asked Elena turning towards Jayden after seeing the hospital building with white and green dominating in front of her.


    ¡°We¡¯re not going to see Doctor Emi,¡± Jayden said helping Elena unbuckle her seat belt. A small treatment that made a blush spread across Elena¡¯s cheeks.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t we see Doctor Emi? Don¡¯t we want to consult about my pregnancy ns?¡± Elena¡¯s forehead formed a fine frown. Confused. Because all this time he knew that Doctor Emi was the doctor trusted by Xavier¡¯s family. Then why should you see another doctor?


    Jayden didn¡¯t answer right away. The man went down first and opened the door for Elena. A sweet smile appeared on Elena¡¯s face. Really she was very happy with all of Jayden¡¯s sweet treatment. This is the Jayden that Elena knows. The figure of a man who really loves and tters her.


    ¡°I have a doctor I know who happens to work here. He is one of the best doctors who will help us to have children soon,¡± Jayden answered and somehow there was a tone of pride in it.


    ¡°Is that true?¡±


    Jayden pulled Elena¡¯s small hand to join his own. He stared at the woman with love. ¡°Of course honey. You deserve the best.¡±


    Elena was ttered by Jayden¡¯s words. Deserved of the best? Of course, Elena deserved all this happiness after a long wait.


    Both of them smiled at each other. Elena didn¡¯t hesitate to wrap her arms around Jayden¡¯s arm. Hanging spoiled while walking hand in hand into the hospital.


    ¡°Good afternoon. I want to see Doctor Samuel,¡± Jayden said kindly to the hospital receptionist.


    ¡®Doctor Samuel?¡¯ Elena¡¯s mind seemed familiar with that name.


    ¡°Oh yes, in the name of Mr. Jayden?¡±


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    ¡°Doctor Samuel is already waiting for you in his room. In the third room on the right,¡± answered the receptionist shortly after checking theputer screen in front of her. Long ago, Jayden had made an appointment with the doctor named Samuel. Understandably, the doctor with foreign blood was quite busy, so he had to make an appointment three days before his arrival.


    Jayden just followed the receptionist¡¯s instructions. Third room to the right, Samuel¡¯s name written on the door.


    ¡°Samuel? You mean Sam¡­.¡± Elena stopped walking and looked at Jayden with a questioning face.


    Jayden just smiled a little. It turns out that Elena also still remembers their old college friends.


    ¡°Jayden!¡± The man¡¯s voice was slightly shrill as soon as Jayden opened the door.


    ¡°It seems you want to open the door for me?¡± Jayden joked because at this moment Sam¡ªDoctor Samuel¡¯s nickname¡ªwas standing in front of his desk while adjusting the white coat that covered his body.


    Sam gave a bigugh. ¡°Of course I want to wee you. When I saw the message from the receptionist that you had arrived, I was very happy,¡± Sam said and then invited Jayden and the beautiful woman beside him to sit. But not in the patient¡¯s chair but instead on the ck sofa in front of his desk.


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Jayden flirted with the man instead.


    ¡°You don¡¯t believe me? Do I need to hug you right now?¡± And Sam even threatened with a more seductive face.


    Oh, damn it! Jayden forgot who he was dealing with. An aplished yboy who is not only adept at seducing a woman, even men sometimes fall to his knees before him. But, Sam doesn¡¯t mean ¡®turn¡¯, he¡¯s still a normal guy who likes women.


    ¡°Hey! Stop it, Sam!¡± Jayden said shrugging his shoulders as he looked at Sam amused. Inviting a chuckle from Elena. In fact, he had beenughing at the behavior of the two men. They do have their own way of expressing longing.


    ¡°Hi, Elena. Long time no see,¡± said Sam to Elena.


    ¡°Finally you greet me too,¡± Elena joked.


    The meeting was not only a meeting between doctors and patients but also a reunion of college friends. The three of them were so immersed in the beautiful memories when they were still students. Time really flies so fast.


    ¡°Excuse me for a moment,¡± Jayden said as his phone vibrated. It seemed like a very important call until Jayden rushed out of the room. Sam and Elena just watched as Jayden left until his well-built body disappeared behind the door.


    ¡°Even though the meeting session hasn¡¯t finished yet. I still have a lot to tell him,¡± Sam grumbled.


    ¡°You can tell me everything, Sam. It¡¯s the same,¡± Elena said with a small chuckle seeing Sam¡¯s sulky face.


    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. But there are some things that only Jayden should know, Elena.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Because it¡¯s a ¡®man¡¯s problem¡¯. You won¡¯t understand,¡± said the doctor with blond hair and green eyes in an easy tone.


    ¡°Tsk! You bastard!¡± Elena¡¯s snort brought back theughter between them.


    Sam then exined some of the things that Elena had to do during this pregnancy program, while waiting for Jayden to return too. It took ten minutes for Jayden to return.


    ¡°It¡¯s finished?¡± he asked. He even said that with his gaze still focused on his cellphone screen.


    ¡°Still want¡ª¡±


    ¡°We can do another appointment another time, Sam. Sorry I have to get back now,¡± Jayden cut in quickly.


    The room was silent for a few moments. Before Sam agreed to Jayden¡¯s request with an awkward expression on his face. Felt a little awkward because he was actually the one who was very excited while Jayden looked very indifferent.


    ¡®He actually wants to have children soon or not?¡¯ thought Sam.


    Ah, never mind. It was none of his business, the important thing was that Sam had exined everything¡ªcorrect, only some¡ªthat he needed to convey to the couple. The rest depends on Elena and Jayden¡¯s seriousness in implementing it.


    ¡°Then we¡¯ll say goodbye, Doctor Sam. Thank you for your time,¡± Jayden said hugging his friend.


    ¡°Thanks, Sam,¡± Elena added.


    ¡°No need to thank me, it¡¯s my job,¡± said Sam. ¡°And don¡¯t forget toe on schedule,¡± he continued remembering the couple.


    ¡°Sure,¡± Jayden replied followed by a nod of the head from Elena.


    Sam chose to sit on the soft sofa earlier after Jayden and Elena left. Sam fell silent deep in thought.


    At first he thought Jayden woulde with his wife, Hera Altezza. Unexpectedly it was Elena he brought. Sam knows that Elena and Jayden have been dating for a long time, but Sam also knows that Jayden is married to Hera. The woman he was betrothed to. Even Sam was present at their wedding.


    Sam chuckled and shook his head. Really he doesn¡¯t understand how love works on Elena.


    Yes, right. Sam thought about Elena. The man brushed his hair up and then sighed softly. He got up to return to his chair. The next patient will arrive in a few minutes.


    But before the patient entered, Sam had muttered under his breath.


    ¡°Even though Jayden has betrayed you, you still love him. You stupid girl!¡±


    To be continued¡­..

 Chapter 83

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    Elena smiled proudly seeing the rows of tes filled with her cooking. Humming a little, Elena poured water into a ss and then arranged it in such a way. The beauty of the simple dining table is so beautiful that it seems as if it has been transformed into a luxurious restaurant dining table.


    Elena nced at the clock. Jayden will be home soon. Now it¡¯s just Elena changing her appearance to wee her husband.


    No need to overdo it. Enough with sexy clothes that will definitely make Jayden tempted. Either the man will eat the food or it will ¡®eat¡¯ Elena. Remembering that made Elena chuckle to herself. If with her Jayden is indeed very difficult to refuse.


    Elena was already sitting pretty on a chair at the dining table. asionally nce at the wall clock. Until thirty minutes had passed, Jayden had yet to show his nose. Elena started to feel uneasy making her decide to contact the man.


    ¡°Hello, honey,¡± Elena said when she answered the call.


    ¡°Oh, hello,¡± Jayden replied.


    ¡°Where are you? Why haven¡¯t youe home yet?¡±


    ¡°Sorry I couldn¡¯t be home in time tonight. All of a sudden the investors came and we had dinner together.¡±


    Elena¡¯s face turned sad. Staring at her cold cooking sad.


    ¡°Oh I see,¡± Elena said so briefly.


    ¡°No need to wait for me. Just sleep first.¡±


    Elena smiled faintly. ¡°Yes alright.¡±


    ¡°I hung up. I love you.¡±


    ¡°Me too.¡±


    The line was cut after that. Elena heard a long sigh. Even though she had struggled to cook, Jayden instead ate with his investors.


    Elena should not be disappointed or jealous. Her husband was working and it was for her and for their future child.


    Yes, that¡¯s right. After all Elena could reheat itter or make a new one.


    In the end for tonight Elena was forced to eat alone. Lonely so felt but what else can do. If only she wasn¡¯t on a pregnancy program, she wouldn¡¯t mind eating dinner. With just a small meal can trip up his hunger. But ording to Sam¡¯s advice, he and Jayden should consume lots of nutritious food.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Elena. Just for tonight,¡± Elena muttered inviting herself to make peace.


    ***


    Elena blinked her eyes slowly as the sunlight began to greet her. Slowly she opened her eyes as she rubbed the other side of the bed.


    Cold. Indicates if someone is awake or if no one is upying the ce next to her. Elena woke up slowly. She tied her hair up in a ponytail then left.


    ¡°Are you awake?¡± The question took Elena a little by surprise.


    ¡°Jay?¡± Elena softly found Jayden¡¯s presence standing in the doorway of their room neatly dressed. The man smiled sweetly before continuing his steps back into the room.


    ¡°What time did youe backst night?¡± Elena asked following in her husband¡¯s footsteps.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. I didn¡¯t look at the time,¡± Jayden replied wearing his ck suit making his appearance even more charming.


    ¡°I¡¯ll prepare breakfast.¡± Although her consciousness has not fully returned, Elena tries to be a good wife.


    ¡°No need.¡± But Jayden¡¯s refusal made Elena turn around with a confused face.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°I have an important meeting this morning. If I have breakfast I might bete,¡± Jayden replied.


    ¡°But, Jay¡ª¡±


    ¡°I gonna go!¡±


    Even Elena¡¯s words were cut off just like that. But the short kiss that Jayden gave her on the forehead made Elena not too disappointed. Ah, her husband has been really busytely. Elena got a little worried. Jayden¡¯s sleeping and eating schedule is a mess and she has to pay extra attention to keep her husband from getting sick.


    ¡°If I can¡¯t eat at home, I¡¯ll bring it to work,¡± Elena muttered. Her mood suddenly turned happy. She could imagine how Jayden would react if she came there to bring him lunch.


    Food is ready, as well as with Elena. Make-up that some people might think is excessive, but when polished on Elena¡¯s face, there is no exaggeration. Precisely the woman will look very beautiful and brave. Her long and smooth legs stepped gracefully into Jayden¡¯s office. Because everyone already knows who Elena is, she gets a warm wee from every employee she crosses paths with.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Madam Elena,¡± Roy greeted politely.


    ¡°Afternoon, Roy. Is Jayden¡¯s meeting over yet?¡± Elena asked, not fading her sweet smile in the least.


    ¡°Yes, madam. However, Mr. Jayden is out now. The business partners asked him to apany him for lunch,¡± Roy exined.


    ¡°Especially?¡± Elena squeaked a little.


    What is this? Will she be disappointed again? This is already the third time. The woman¡¯s breath hitched with emotion. The rope of the paper bag filled with food was held tightly, making the bones in her hands stand out clearly.


    Roy could see the gleam of anger from Elena¡¯s hazel eyes.


    ¡°Would you like to wait for Mr. Jayden?¡± asked Roy carefully.


    ¡°No need,¡± Elena answered quickly.


    The woman then left with emotions that had reached the top of the head. Just now she felt happiness because Jayden was nowpletely hers. But the man returned to disappoint him by cing more importance on work.


    If only they weren¡¯t nning to have children maybe Elena wouldn¡¯t be this angry. Irregr sleep, uncontrolled food consumption and the duration of their time together increasingly make that hope seem unlikely toe true in the near future. Even though Elena wants to have a child from Jayden soon.


    Elena closed her eyes tightly. Trying to neutralize feelings by regting her breath to stay regr. The sound of a car engineing from the garage made him slowly open his eyes.


    ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± Elena asked hearing the sound of the door opening. She didn¡¯t turn around, she just kept listening to the footsteps getting closer to her.


    ¡°Why have not you fallen asleep yet?¡± asked Jayden throwing his body that felt so tired. The man loosened his tie, leaving behind a long white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.


    ¡°I¡¯m waiting for you.¡± Elena stared at him with a look that was difficult to decipher.


    ¡°No need to wait for me, honey. You just rest,¡± Jayden said, waking his head then closing his eyes slowly.


    Elena gritted her teeth seeing Jayden who didn¡¯t even look at her so without thinking the woman sat on Jayden¡¯sp.


    ¡°Jeez, Elena!¡± Jayden was taken aback, looked confusedly at Elena who was now above him. ¡°What are you doing?¡± he asked.


    ¡°I want you to touch me,¡± Elena said like an undeniable order. Along with her lips that had now closed Jayden¡¯s lips with a hot kiss, the selfishness was felt.


    Elena continued to fondle her man trying to arouse lust in his well-built body. But instead of getting the same aggressive response, Jayden pushed Elena¡¯s body slowly away. The man easily lifted Elena¡¯s small body from hisp.


    ¡°Why, dear?¡± asked Elena confused.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    ¡°Sorry, Elena. But I don¡¯t want to do it now.¡± Jayden walked away leaving Elena with a shocked expression.


    Wait?


    Did Jayden just turn me down?


    Rejected the woman he loved so much?


    This is nonsense.


    To be continued¡­.

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    ¡°You still have me, Vio.¡±


    Haidar¡¯s words kept echoing in Hera¡¯s head. ¡®You still have me¡¯, what does it mean? In what sense? You? Or other?


    Hera knew how Viona felt about Haidar. And Hera also knew how Haidar felt about Viona. But jealousy always arises. Even she is here because of jealousy.


    Hera took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Hoping her chaotic feelings could return to normal. She tried to limit herself so as not to fall any further. Hera had felt what it felt like to be hurt because of someone she loved and Hera didn¡¯t want something like that to happen again. Hera was tired, really. It¡¯s not that Hera didn¡¯t trust Haidar, but there¡¯s nothing wrong with staying alert right?


    In the midst of anxiety and chaos, the door was knocked on. With slightlyzy steps, Hera went to open the door.


    ¡°Hera!¡± The first word the figure spoke. Hera didn¡¯t answer and didn¡¯t move. Just stood still, staring intently at the figure.


    ¡°I miss you so much, honey,¡± said the figure, which turned out to be Haidar, hugging Hera tightly. A hug that seemed to describe how much he missed his woman. Hera was still silent, hesitant to reply but reluctant to refuse. Hera did not deny that she really missed the man¡¯s warm embrace.


    After the hug broke, the two sat side by side on the end of the bed where Juan was fast asleep.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for not informing you,¡± said Haidar, making Hera, who had been looking down earlier, look up. ¡°I¡¯m also sorry for worrying you¡­ you had toe here,¡± Haidar continued, his face so apologetic.


    There was no reply until almost a minute had passed. Hera was still faithful in silence making Haidar confused. Don¡¯t know what to do. The man sat down until he became restless because of Hera¡¯s attitude. Moreover, her eyes never left him.


    ¡°Say something, Hera. Your silence scares me a little?¡± asked Haidar stiffly.


    ¡°You are mine, right?¡± asked Hera suddenly making Haidar¡¯s face confused.


    ¡°What do you mean, honey?¡± Haidar even asked back with his eyes blinking fast.


    ¡°Say, Haidar! If you were only mine.¡± Speech that sounded so selfish and a little forced. In the end, Hera was defeated by her love for Haidar, making her be a possessive person. The boundary she built herself was the one who broke it down.


    Seeing the annoyed look on his lover¡¯s face, Haidar chuckled a little. Now he understood. Hera was shrouded in jealousy because of the incident earlier. So adorable. Thought Haidar could no longer hold himself back from cupping Hera¡¯s cheeks which felt so soft.


    ¡°Of course I¡¯m yours, Hera. I¡¯ll always be yours,¡± said Haidar, staring into Hera¡¯s ck eyes.


    Even though it was only a simple sentence, it was able to make the corners of Hera¡¯s lips lift. Showing a satisfied smile at Haidar¡¯s statement. Her heart jumped for joy, forgetting all the resentment that had undermined him.All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    The two stared at each other for a long time. Admire each other. Haidar¡¯s domineering narrow eyes and Hera¡¯s adorable round eyes. The two of them were so immersed in the atmosphere that without realizing their lips met each other. Tasting and crushing without demands, just an overflow of longing presented beautifully.


    Hera and Haidar moved away from each other when they felt the oxygen supply starting to run low in their chest cavities. With breath still panting, they smiled at each other. Haidar rubbed Hera¡¯s wet lips with his thumb, causing the master to feel heat creeping up his cheeks. Hera blushed. And to hide it, Hera dropped her face on Haidar¡¯s broad chest. The sudden behavior made Haidarugh.


    ¡°Do notugh!¡± protested Hera tightly hugging Haidar as if she didn¡¯t want to let him go again.


    ¡°All right. I¡¯ll just hug you then,¡± said Haidar, hugging Hera¡¯s small body.


    ¡°That¡¯s better,¡± Hera whispered,forting her position. She buried her face in his chest which felt so strong.


    ¡°Oh, how have you been these few days?¡± asked Haidarter.


    ¡°I miss you.¡± So short, concise and clear.


    Haidar smiled shyly at Hera¡¯s honest confession.


    ¡°I miss you too, honey,¡± Haidar replied, gently stroking Hera¡¯s head. ¡°Father and Mother, how are they?¡±


    ¡°They are fine.¡±


    Haidar doesn¡¯t need to ask how Juan is doing because the cute toddler is already beside him and is doing well. Thankfully, Haidar was very happy to see that Hera¡¯s little son was getting better.


    Silence dominated the room for a few moments. Hera let go of her hug and then looked at Haidar with a serious look.


    ¡°I want to ask you something, Haidar,¡± said Hera, joining her hands in herp.


    ¡°What¡¯s that?¡±


    ¡°This afternoon when I came, your mother thought that Juan was my younger brother. Haven¡¯t you ever told your parents about my status?¡± Hera just wanted to make sure once again that Haidar had never told his family anything about her status.


    ¡°I told them that I had a lover. Seeing their very happy response at that time made me think that your status didn¡¯t matter at all,¡± Haidar replied. ¡°So what happen, honey?¡± Haidar asked back.


    Hera took a deep breath before replying, ¡°I guess your mother doesn¡¯t like me because I¡¯m a widow with a child.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Haidar¡¯s tone rose slightly. The man then shook his head, as if he couldn¡¯t believe what he had just heard. ¡°That¡¯s impossible, Hera. My parents aren¡¯t the type to judge someone based on their status. If the woman is from a good family and I love her more than anything, they won¡¯t mind. And you fulfill both conditions.¡±


    ¡°But in reality it¡¯s not like that.¡± Hera¡¯s voice sounded verynguid and desperate. Haidar looked at her with teary eyes. ¡°Your mother tone was so cold that she even refused to look at me when she found out that Juan was my son.¡±


    ¡°No!¡± Haidar still refuses to believe it. ¡°There must be something wrong. I¡¯ll talk to my Mother,¡± he said standing up. But before he could walk away, Hera had already held him tightly by the wrist.


    ¡°You should have talked to your parents about my status from the start, Haidar.¡±


    Haidar could see the anxious look in Hera¡¯s ck irises. He then knelt down holding both of Hera¡¯s hands tightly stroking them slightly. Trying to provide peace. Haidar then smiled broadly making his gummy smile appear.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry, honey. This problem will not affect our rtionship,¡± said Haidar trying to reassure Hera that everything would be fine.


    ¡°I hope so too.¡±


    ¡°Yes, that much better. Now you don¡¯t have to think about it anymore. Got it!¡± Haidar said then kissed Hera on the forehead.


    Haidar again intended to leave but the echo of Hera¡¯s voice stopped him.


    ¡°But if your family doesn¡¯t agree because of my status as a widow¡­ will you still defend me, Haidar?¡±


    To be continued¡­..

 Chapter 85

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    tha Center.


    A ce that used to be looked down upon. ces that used to be called slums where the less fortunate people gathered have be settlements. Even though it is close to the city center, for some reason no one sees it as special. The ce looks like it has no potential or people just don¡¯t care.


    But who would have thought that the tha Center has now been transformed by Jayden into a ce with the highest stock price. Now people arepeting to be able to invest in shares there. tha Center is now equal or even higher in degree than the surrounding ces.


    The luxury apartment that was predicted to be one of the most luxurious and grandest buildings in the city of tha caught everyone¡¯s attention.


    ¡°I think the name tha Center now fits this ce perfectly,¡±mented Jayden looking proudly at the ongoing construction of his luxury apartment. He didn¡¯t even understand why the name tha Center had been given to that ce.


    Yes. It cannot be denied that there is indeed a ¡®centre¡¯, but it is not what people think when they first hear the word tha Center. One would think the name tha Center was given because it became the ¡®center¡¯ of a big city where you could find everything but in reality it isn¡¯t. What you will find is a dirty slum.


    But now, that slum and dirty ce no longer exists. Reced with a luxurious building which of course will be very fitting with the name tha Center.


    ¡°You are right, Mr. Jayden. tha Center is now really the center of tha city and that is thanks to your hard work,¡± Roy replied, taking pride in the ce, making Jayden feel above the clouds. Very proud to seem arrogant.


    Thanks to his hard work? Of course. Jayden has sacrificed everything for this ce. It doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s right or wrong, the man still does it so that his obsession with making that ce the center of his wealth can be realized. And now all of Jayden¡¯s dreams havee true. Just waiting for his luxurious apartment to stand majestically and he will live there. In the highest ce. He would never let anything or anyone get in his way again.


    Yes. Whoever it is, including the people who even loved him very much. His obsession has now be absolute selfishness is undeniable.


    And the person who feels the most impact is Elena Darwis. The wife who is so loved and loves Jayden.


    ¡°You just came alone?¡± asked Doctor Sam. Today is the second schedule for Jayden and Elena to check up. The two of them should be sitting in front of the green-eyed doctor but only Elena was there.


    ¡°Jayden has been very busytely. It¡¯s rare to go home anymore,¡± Elena said as if she wasining about her fate to Sam. She even chuckled at the end of her sentence. Sad what happened to his household.


    ¡°Then why did youe here?¡± Sam closes the file containing Elena and Jayden¡¯s examination report. The man looked at Elena so curious about the answer.


    ¡°You asked me toe.¡± Elena replied in a slightly curt tone.


    ¡°Yes. I did tell you toe, but not alone. If you want to do a check-up, Jayden has to be here too,¡± Sam exined, making Elena¡¯s face even more irritated.


    ¡°So you¡¯re indirectly telling me to get out of here?¡±


    Sam nodded his head while putting on an innocent face. ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s it. You¡¯re really smart, Elena.¡±


    Everyone would probably be very happy if praised, Elena was no exception. But Sam¡¯s recentpliment would be an exception. Instead of feeling happy, Elena actually felt so annoyed that she rolled her eyes in embarrassment. It seems Sam has a knack for pissing people off at him.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll just go,¡± Elena said and then left.


    ¡°Please!¡± said Sam still putting on his stupid face.


    Don¡¯t ever think the guy will hold back or apologize because neither of those things will ever happen.


    ***


    Lunch arrived, Elena ended up at a cafe not too far from the hospital.


    ¡°The food has arrived!¡± said someone excitedly putting down a tray containing two servings of lunch.


    ¡°Thank you, Sam,¡± Elena said, smiling at the man who was sitting in front of her.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. Let¡¯s eat!¡± said Sam did not want to waste time to immediately eat food that looks very delicious. Elena just followed. They ate lunch without saying much, just asking each other whether the food they ordered tasted good or not.


    ¡°Why are you following me? Do you intend to apologize for upsetting me earlier?¡± asked Elena with a mocking smile after her and Sam¡¯s lunch was over.


    Sam then shook his head. ¡°No. I just thought you wouldn¡¯t like being alone. You need someone to talk.¡±


    Elena¡¯s mocking smile turned bitter. ¡°You should have done this while you were inside earlier. It didn¡¯t make me more annoyed.¡±


    Sam pushed his empty te slightly towards the center of the table and then stacked his hands on the empty sides. His gaze focused on Elena who was looking down to hide her face.


    ¡°When I was inside, I yed the role of a doctor serving patients. If the patient doesn¡¯t obey what I say, then I won¡¯t serve him well,¡± said Sam, showing how professional he was. He doesn¡¯t discriminate between patients at all, whether the patient is family, friends or someone he doesn¡¯t know. If indeed the patient didn¡¯t listen to him, Sam would not hesitate to reprimand him or even serve him.


    ¡°But outside, I¡¯m not only your doctor but also your friend, Elena.¡± Sam said that sincerely, even the man smiled warmly which made Elena feel more at ease. Sam really hasn¡¯t changed, still a good friend. Maybe because of that Elena didn¡¯t take Sam¡¯s words to heart at all.


    ¡°So tell me, why did youe alone? Wasn¡¯t it Jayden who really wanted you to get pregnant? Why didn¡¯t hee instead?¡± Sam asked, taking all the questions that had piled up in his head.


    Elena didn¡¯t answer right away. The woman instead sighed softly as she gripped the ss filled with warm drink in front of her tightly. The warm sensation spread from her hands to her body.


    ¡°Yes. You¡¯re right. It was Jayden who wanted me to get pregnant quickly. Buttely I¡¯ve been thinking, does he really want it or not,¡± Elena said with doubts.


    ¡°Why do you think like that?¡±


    ¡°Because he refuses to even touch me.¡±


    Sam was unmoved. Elena¡¯s hazel eyes radiated extreme disappointment. Sam seemed to be able to feel how angry and frustrated that woman was. Elena was just trying to make her husband happy but it was so difficult.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Then how can we have a child if he doesn¡¯t even want to touch me. I¡¯ve done everything you said but it¡¯s useless,¡± Elena said sadly.


    When it came to Jayden, Elena would turn into a very weak woman. And Sam didn¡¯t really like Elena like that. Love ve. thought Sam.


    ¡°So, are you going to stop here?¡± asked Sam staring intensely at Elena.


    Does it have to be like that?


    To be continued¡­.

 Chapter 86

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    It had never crossed Hera¡¯s mind that she would face such a heavy atmosphere with the Haidar family. It was his own fault for easily epting Haidar¡¯s invitation to meet his parents.


    But Hera couldn¡¯t dodge either. How long want? As long as she still wants to be with Haidar, she must be prepared to face this kind of situation. Sooner orter. No matter how Sh did not want to look at her again. The woman¡¯s attitude had changed one hundred and eighty degrees. No more warm stares, friendly smiles and caresses of affection. But Hera tried to stay calm. Don¡¯t want to be bothered at all.


    ¡°Your child is asleep?¡± asked Thomas after Hera and Haidar sat with them in the living room for a few minutes. The question was directed to Hera.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Hera replied curtly with mixed feelings. It turned out that Haidar¡¯s father also knew her status.


    ¡°Ah, thank goodness,¡± said Thomas with a smile.


    Hera didn¡¯t know whether to be happy or sad. The man could have smiled but Hera could still see a hint of disappointment on the middle-aged man¡¯s face.


    ¡°I apologize for not previously informing you about Hera¡¯s status,¡± said Haidar finally speaking up. ¡°I think if I love her, you won¡¯t mind anymore,¡± he continued, now looking at Sh because basically that sentence was meant for his mother.


    ¡°We really don¡¯t mind who you love, son. But¡­ does it have to be a widow?¡± asked Sh. Hera turned to look at the woman. Her heart was pinched. It hurts to hear Sh takes issue with her status.


    ¡°So what if Hera is a widow, Mom?¡± Haidar asked, unable to stop thinking. It was also a shame because earlier when Hera said this, Haidar really didn¡¯t want to believe it. ¡°She¡¯s a woman from a good family and most importantly I love her. I thought you guys wouldn¡¯t mind this trivial thing,¡± he said again annoyed and disappointed at the same time. Haidar felt he failed to recognize his own parents.


    Sh and Thomas didn¡¯t move in their ce. Did not respond to Haidar¡¯s words. They are still at war with each other¡¯s minds.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry that I didn¡¯t live up to your expectations as the ideal daughter-inw of the Pratama family,¡± Hera said, making the three people nce at her. ¡°I am indeed only a widow with one child who dares to love your son. Perhaps my status embarrasses you to introduce me as a future daughter-inw. I really understand that, but if given the opportunity I will prove that this widow with one child can be a good daughter-inw.¡± she continued, making Haidar¡¯s eyes glow with pride and emotion. Hera¡¯s return had made him fall in love with her firm and unyielding attitude to maintain their rtionship.


    Haidar held tightly to Hera¡¯s hand, which had been intertwined with each other since earlier. They support each other by holding hands so tightly.


    We can get through this. The two of them looked like they said that.


    Haidar nced at his father and mother alternately. ¡°See? What else made Father and Mother reject Hera? She is the best among the best. And I don¡¯t want to find anyone else. I love her and Hera loves me too. Even Hera is able to prove that she is worthy of being the daughter-inw of the Pratama family. ¡±


    ¡°But Haidar¡ª¡±


    ¡°I will stay with Hera. With or without your blessing,¡± said Haidar, quickly interrupting Sh¡¯s words. The woman could only gape in disbelief. The son, who so far has never snapped or denied what he said, today is the first time he has done these two things just because of a woman. Not only Sh, Hera and Thomas were also surprised by Haidar¡¯s attitude.


    ¡°Haidar, are you aware of what you¡¯re saying?¡± asked Thomas slightly raising his voice. ¡°Why are you being such a rebellious child?¡± he said again with a confused face.


    ¡°That¡¯s because of the attitude of the father and mother themselves. So what if Hera is a widow? The ones who will go through this rtionship are also us,¡± said Haidar, still not to be outdone.


    ¡°But not in this way, Haidar.¡± Hera spoke again, seeing that the feud between father and son seemed endless.


    ¡°Then how are you going to solve it?¡± asked Sh challenging Hera.


    ¡°I have submitted a suggestion to you. Give me the opportunity to prove that I can be the future daughter-inw that you want,¡± said Hera.


    ¡°Okay, we¡¯ll give it to you,¡± Thomas agreed. He felt that Hera¡¯s suggestion was the best decision they could make for now. Besides, there¡¯s no point in arguing because neither of them will budge. Where did Haidar get his stubbornness from, of course from his father.


    Hera and Haidar smiled happily there but it didn¡¯tst long.


    ¡°Then what if you fail?¡± asked Sh making the atmosphere tense again.


    ¡°Mother, what are you saying?¡± Haidar asked with a confused face. Though they are already happy because in the end their rtionship will get the blessing.


    ¡°In a business we must always be prepared for two possibilities. Seed or fail. And when Hera seeds in proving herself, she will be part of the Primary family. But what if she fails? That¡¯s what Mother wants to know, what will you do, Hera ?¡± said Sh with a look that was difficult to interpret.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    Hera really agreed with what Sh said. Even before making this suggestion, Hera had thought about all the consequences that would ur in the future. Until without thinking, the woman immediately answered Sh¡¯s question with a face that was so calm and calm.


    ¡°I think you know very well what the answer is,¡± said Hera. ¡°Of course I will give up on my rtionship with Haidar.¡±


    An answer that somehow would make Hera regret it in the future.


    To be continued¡­.


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