dwin knew who Phoebe’s husband was. They attended the same university back then. Not a close friend of dwin, not even a close friend of Freddie, his friend. dwin knew from Freddie that Phoebe married the son of their university’s rector while being pregnant out of wedlock a few weeks after dwin left America.


    From Freddie, he also knew that the man, Phoebe’s husband, was obsessed with her.


    Sultan, that was the man’s name. Groveling under Phoebe’s finger.


    “Lucky I didn’t fall in love with her. Like, she and her mom probably looked down on me. What can I do? I’m just the son of a small shop owner. Notparable to dwin, the son of a cement worker. Especially with Sultan, the son of a ruler.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    “A handshake is probably brushed off; if I propose, maybe I’ll be hit by a bucket of dung. Every time I see her, her gaze is disgustingly gross.” Freddie’s voice from across the line made dwin want tough. This friend of his could be considered absurd.


    At that time, Freddie was about to tell him about the news of his uing marriage. And suddenly, his friend brought up their other friends. Although dwin didn’t ask anything. dwin was more interested in the news about via, who suddenly disappeared from his reach. But dwin was used to Freddie’s chatter, so he let the guy talk.


    “Didn’t expect that the one I thought was innocent turned out not that innocent. I don’t even know how many men have been her bedpanions.”


    Then, two years ago.


    “Our rector was caught embezzling student schrships. His position was revoked. And he’s even in jail now.” Freddie announced to the public back then. He was truly an authentic informant. “What’s more painful is that Phoebe is suing Sultan for divorce, bro. Sultan is used as his father’s puppet. He’s under investigation now, and instead of supporting him, Phoebe is demanding a divorce.”


    And some time ago.


    “Is everything you said on the phone a while ago a fact?” dwin deliberately visited Freddie’s house just to satisfy his curiosity.


    “Which fact?”


    “About Phoebe and her husband.”


    “Oh, that. Yes. That’s true. But there’s even more shocking news.” Freddie said.


    “What else?”


    “Until now, there’s still a question about who the biological father of Phoebe’s child is.” Freddie’s answer made dwin furrow his brow. “After being acquitted, I identally met Sultan. He looked so embarrassed to see me. Because he used to undercut Phoebe when he found out I liked her. I told him that I’m not angry because destiny has its own ns, and that’s the reality.


    “I’m not angry; in fact, I’m grateful not to be destined with Phoebe.


    “I asked him casually about the reason they divorced, even though they seemed harmonious all this time.


    “Sultan frankly answered, ‘because there’s no more money.’ Apparently, Phoebe demanded a divorce on the grounds of domestic violence, and I even read the divorce certificate that she presented at that time. Even though we know Sultan is someone who is so against violence. Yes, even though in reality, no one knows. They say a patient person’s emotions are scarier than someone who explodes.


    “Phoebe also demanded custody rights for Gisel. But not only that. What’s more shocking is the visa letter that Phoebe submitted to the court. It turned out to be a fake visa. She engineered everything with one of her friends who worked in the forensic department. Those injuries never even existed. The evidence belonged to someone else.”


    “I really didn’t expect it. Whether it’s the truth or just nder used by Sultan out of anger. But I think karma is indeed real,” Freddie replied with a thoughtful look.


    “What do you mean?”


    “You know, with the ‘chance for those who want to change’?” dwin nodded. “About three months after the official divorce, Sultan got married again. To a good woman. And their married life is good now.


    “Isn’t God fair?” Freddie eximed with emotion. dwin smiled in agreement. “But why are you suddenly interested in Phoebe?”


    dwin shrugged. “Just a little curious.”


    “Is she pursuing you?” Freddie asked curiously. dwin raised an eyebrow. “Of course, you’d be an easy target. An old wealthy bachelor forced to marry.” Freddie teased again. “Her mother must see you as a potential son-inw. It’s always like that, isn’t it?”


    And dwin didn’t care. Even if he was considered a potential son-inw, Phoebe wasn’t the ideal wife for him. Call him evil, but he didn’t care.


    dwin was back at the hospital. Abigail was still there, engrossed in her phone. Antony was also still there. He edged closer to his brother-inw. “I want to get married.” dwin unexpectedly said to Antony.


    dwin suddenly knelt before Antony, making the fifty-year-old man startle in surprise. “What do you mean?” Antony’s voice rose one octave. Abigail, who had been busy with her phone, now stood facing dwin.


    “Sir Antony Quirino. I, dwin Hampton, am currently requesting from you to give your eldest daughter to me. I wholeheartedly ask for via Quirino to be my wife. I plead, please ept my proposal.” He requested with his head bowed.


    “Uncle…” Abigail was lost for words. Her eyes instantly felt warm hearing dwin’s words.


    “dwin, are you serious?” Antony stared at him sharply. dwin looked up and met the middle-aged man’s gaze with a determined face. He nodded. “But via is still in aa,” Antony said hesitantly.


    dwin shrugged. “That’s why I want to marry her as soon as possible. Before she wakes up and decides to reject me.” There was a mischievous smile on his face. Abigail was even surprised that her uncle could joke. Sheughed along with him.


    “Please, ept me as your son-inw.” dwin held Antony’s knees with a pleading face. “Even though I’m too old for her, but I’m a potential son-inw. I’m a doctor. My business is also stable, and my stock values are good.” He praised himself. “She won’tck wealth. And, of course, she won’tck my love.” He continued. “Please, ept me.” dwin even bowed his head on Antony’s knees.


    Abigail still stared at him in amazement. Could this be considered a romantic proposal? Even her uncle could still act silly like this. What if Antony responded to it as a joke too?


    “Uncle…” Abigail called dwin again, but then turned to look at Antony. “Uncle Antony, just ept it, via will surely be happy about this.” Antony now looked at Abigail with a smile on his face. Oh my, the middle-aged man still looked handsome even though his face had wrinkled a bit. His white hair even made him look sexier. Like Richard Gere, that grandpa.


    Antony patted dwin’s shoulder and squeezed it hard, even causing dwin to wince. “I ept you.” He said with emotion. “As her father, I know she loves you. And I know that she would reject you to death.” He affirmed dwin’s statement. “So, as a kind father, I will give her the happiness she needs. And I’m sure, just like ire is my happiness, for via, her happiness is you.” dwin looked up, observing the seriousness on his brother-inw and future father-inw’s face before rising and hugging Antony without hesitation.


    “I promise. I will always try to make her happy. I know it’s cliché, but as much as possible, I will keep trying to make her happy. I will always be the forefront person to take care of her.” He said in the midst of their hug.


    “I believe you.” Antony replied without hesitation. “When will you marry her?” Antony’s question surprised him.


    “Tomorrow morning. I have to prepare everything first. Is it okay if I marry her even though she’s not fully conscious yet?” dwin asked hesitantly. Antony nodded. Matters with paperwork could be dealt withter. The sooner they got married, the better. Hopefully, after they got married, via would finally wake up.