LOGINAfter returning to the hotel, Leon and Ana still couldn't believe the happy news. Ana lay in bed with her hand on her still-flat stomach, staring at the ceiling with a small smile on her face. Leon sat beside her, holding her hand tightly."I still can't believe it. After everything that happened, after Ethan died, I'm finally pregnant again."Leon kissed her forehead gently. "This is a blessing, Ana. God is giving us a second chance."Ana cried tears of joy, hugging Leon tightly. "I promise I'll take good care of this baby. I won't let anything happen to him or her.""We'll take care of the baby together. We'll be the best parents for him or her."They held each other for a long time, enjoying the happiness that had been missing from their lives for so long. Outside the window, the sound of waves crashing against the shore could be heard, as if joining in the celebration of the good news.In the hotel room, Leon reached for his phone and opened the group chat that contained Sebastian
At a luxurious resort on the beach in Bali, Leon and Ana were enjoying their second honeymoon. After all the chaos that had happened, Rena's accusations, their arguments, and the tension that had almost destroyed their marriage, they decided to escape from it all for a while.Leon and Ana sat at the edge of the beach, their feet playing in the warm seawater. No words were spoken, just the peace they enjoyed together.But behind that peace, Ana carried a wound that had never truly healed."Leon."Leon turned, seeing Ana's expression suddenly change. "What is it, darling?"Ana looked down, tears beginning to well up in her eyes. "I remembered Ethan."Leon fell silent. That name was like a knife stabbing his heart every time it was spoken."I know you still miss him. I do too.""Why did he have to go?" Ana cried, tears streaming down her cheeks. "He was only five. He was still so little. He should still be here, playing, laughing, growing up. But he's gone, and I couldn't do anything."L
On the other side of the city, in Adrian's luxurious mansion, the atmosphere was very different. Adrian stood at the doorway of his son's room—Lucas, who was now in middle school. He looked at his son who was sitting at his study desk, doing homework seriously.Lucas was the only good thing in Adrian's life. After two failed marriages, Adrian decided to never get close to women again. He was too tired, too hurt, and too afraid to repeat the same mistakes."Dad," Lucas called, turning when he saw Adrian at the door. "What's up?"Adrian smiled, walked into the room, and sat on the edge of Lucas's bed. "Nothing. I just wanted to see you."Lucas smiled, then looked back at his book. "I have so much homework. My math teacher gave us a really difficult assignment.""You can do it. You're a smart kid."They were silent for a while, enjoying each other's company. Lucas was a quiet and thoughtful child, very different from Adrian who was more extroverted. But they had a strong bond—a bond form
A few moments later, Rena's father came out of his study. His face still looked tired, but there was something different in his eyes—regret. He walked slowly toward the living room where Rena, her mother, and Sebastian were sitting together.Rena immediately tensed when she saw her father approaching. Her hand instinctively gripped Sebastian's hand tighter."Rena," her father called, his voice hoarse. "I want to talk to you."Rena looked at her father cautiously, not knowing what to expect. "What do you want to say?"Rena's father sat in the chair across from them, looking down for a few moments before finally lifting his head. His eyes were glistening with tears—something Rena had never seen before."I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything that happened. I shouldn't have kicked you out. I should have listened to you. I should have been a better father."Rena fell silent, tears beginning to stream down her cheeks. For years, she had only heard harsh words and judgment from her father. Hea
After Rena's embrace with her mother subsided, Sebastian stepped closer to his father-in-law who was still standing silently with a hard expression. The old man seemed to still be trying to process everything that had happened—his estranged daughter returning, married to a handsome, wealthy man, and pregnant out of wedlock."May I speak with you for a moment? Somewhere more private?" Sebastian asked.Rena's father looked at Sebastian suspiciously, but finally nodded. "Follow me to my study."They walked through the hallway of the house toward a small room at the back. The room was filled with religious books, a cross on the wall, and an old wooden desk. Rena's father sat behind the desk, looking at Sebastian with a sharp gaze."Sit down," he said, his voice still cold.Sebastian sat in the chair across from him. "Sir, I want to know something. I want to know the main conflict between you and Rena. Why did you really kick her out?"Rena's father was silent for a few moments. His hand r
The next morning, Sebastian woke up with a new determination. He had made a promise to Rena, a promise to be a better husband, to protect her, to be someone who cared about her, and part of that promise was helping Rena make peace with her past."I want to take you to your parents' house," Sebastian said.Rena almost choked on her coffee. "What?""I want you to make peace with them. You can't keep living with past wounds. You need to face them."Rena looked down, her hands trembling. "I can't. I'm scared. They'll say terrible things to me. They'll make me feel small again.""You've been through so much, and I'll be by your side. I won't let them hurt you," Sebastian said.Rena looked at Sebastian, seeing the sincerity in his eyes. She took a deep breath, then nodded slowly.^^^The journey to Rena's parents' house took about two hours. Rena sat in the passenger seat with her body stiff, her hands fidgeting with the hem of her clothes. She occasionally stole glances at Sebastian, but q
Two days passed.I tried to avoid Mr. Leon and his guests. I worked harder than usual. I cleaned every corner of the mansion, washed Clara's clothes until they smelled fresh, and even swept parts of the yard I had never touched before. I hoped that if I worked hard enough, everything would go back
I stopped walking.My body turned stiff like a statue. Mr. Leon's words pierced me from behind, sharp and cold, like the edge of a knife pressed against my neck."Who taught you to be so rude?"I didn't dare turn around. My eyes burned. Tears gathered at the corners, but I held them back with all m
His possession.I wasn't an object, and I didn't belong to anyone.Mr. Leon slowly released his arm from around my waist, then walked back to the billiard table, picked up the cue he had set down earlier, and continued the game as if nothing had happened.As if he hadn't just saved my life, and as
I let out a long sigh. Clara's orders were absolute. If I didn't come, she'd get angry. I already knew how terrible her anger could be. Things could go flying, her words could cut sharper than knives, and I could get thrown out of this mansion. So I walked through the mansion's long corridors. Exp







