Hannah observed as Herbert descended from his vehicle, and upon his arrival, she hurriedly enveloped him in a tight embrace, tears streaming down her face.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this.


    “I trusted him with my entire life, Herbert. I believed he was the one for me, my soulmate, my husband. I was ready to be the best wife for him, as I’ve never loved any man like I loved him, Herbert. I never took his presence in my life for granted. I loved David so much, so much that I never imagined he would betray me like this,” Hannah poured out to Herbert.


    Herbert let out a quiet sigh as he gently stroked Hannah’s back in a consoling manner. He didn’t tell her to stop crying or talking, but simply continued to caress her hair and back tenderly.


    Hannah soon released herself from his embrace and gazed into Herbert’s face, revealing the redness of her eyes. “I caught him with another woman, right on top of him, Herbert. They were having sex, and David was clearly enjoying every moment of it,” Hannah’s words came out in sobs as fresh tears welled up in her eyes.


    “It’s alright, Hannah. He’s not worth your tears. Please stop crying,” Herbert tried to console her, gently patting her shoulders.


    “I did everything to please him, Herbert. I’m not a sex addict or a woman who can’t live without sex, but just to satisfy David, I watched a lot of porn and sex movies to learn from them. He’s been unemployed for over a year, but I didn’t care. I made him my top priority and provided him with everything he needed. So tell me, Herbert. What more could I have done to please him? How else can we satisfy men?” Hannah’s voice rose in anger, fresh tears streaming down her face.


    Instead of answering, Herbert simply pulled her close and held her tight. The tightly clenched jaws gave away the storm of emotions raging inside him as he muttered, “I never want to see that bastard again.”


    *****


    Nelson confidently exited Susan’s room, pausing to close the door behind him. His gaze lingered on her sleeping face, resting serenely on the pillow.


    Leni approached him, questioning his troubled expression at the door. “What is it?” she probed.


    “Lani, am I the only one who has noticed Mom retiring to bed earlier than usualtely?” Nelson’s features were creased with concern.


    Leni’s eyes fixed on the shut door, recalling the physician’s words from their previous visit. Though the doctor never mentioned anything peculiar about Susan’s behavior, Leni couldn’t shake off the feeling that it was somehow linked to her terminal illness.


    “What do you mean? Personally, I think it’s a good thing she’s getting more rest these days. Did you know that getting sufficient sleep can improve one’s aging process, boost energy levels, and prevent chronic conditions?” Leni lectured.


    Nelson let out a sigh, his gaze returning to the closed door. He felt a sense of unease but before he could voice his concerns, Leni had already taken hold of his arm.


    “Come on, let’s go. You haven’t eaten yet,” she reminded him, tugging him along.


    A small smile flickered on Nelson’s lips as he followed Leni’s lead. After a while, he had finished his dinner while Leni sat across from him at the table.


    “So, how long until we get the results from the DNA test?” Leni inquired, her curiosity piqued.


    “Five days at most,” replied Nelson, wiping his mouth with a napkin.


    He turned his gaze towards Leni, a glint of revtion in his eyes. “My suspicions were correct, Lani. She wants to bring the child into our lives,” he revealed, recounting the events of the day.


    “That woman!” Leni seethed, her anger palpable. “Why do some women have to be so despicable? They give all of us a bad reputation. How could she dare to even considering back into your life after what she’s done?”


    Leni continued her tirade, her fury escting. Little did she know, the big man was no longer paying attention to her words.


    Rather than maintaining hisposed demeanor, his lips curved into a gentle grin as he observed Leni’s own. His thoughts were a jumbled mess, but the movement of her lips had a certain charm that he couldn’t resist.


    His adorable smile dimpled his plump cheeks, and the sparkle in his blue eyes betrayed his happiness.


    Caught off guard, Leni paused in her words, taken aback by his sudden change in expression. Nelson, on the other hand, reverted back to his stern countenance.


    “I’m listening,” he stated inly.


    “No, you’re not. I saw you smiling when what I was saying was not at all amusing,” Leni challenged him.


    Nelson raised an eyebrow in response. “If I were to repeat yourst words, what reward would you offer me?” he inquired yfully.


    Laughing, Leni shook her head. “You must stop being cheeky, Mr. Carter, and let’s take this matter seriously.”


    “At this point, I think it’s time to finallye clean with Mom. You have to tell her everything about our contract marriage and your child,” Leni suggested, her expression betraying her concern.


    Nelson nodded in agreement. “I will do that, but I want to wait for the results to be in first. I’m sure Mom will ept the child, but Ariel is a different story,” he responded.


    “Perfect. If both you and Mom don’t want her here, she will take the hint and leave quickly,” Leni eximed excitedly.


    Nelson chuckled and stood up from his seat. “Just be prepared to have her in this house, Lani. Please,” he pleaded softly before turning and walking away.


    The following day…


    Leni sat restlessly in the back of a cab, her anger and impatience evident. After Nelson had left her alone in the dining roomst night, she received a call from Hannah recounting the horrible things David had done to her. Her fury had been almost uncontroble, and she had the sudden urge to hunt down David and chop off his head. However, Hannah had managed to calm her down and Leni had promised to see her the next day.


    Now, as she traveled to Hannah’s house, her mind was filled with rage and her own frustration when she caught sight of a figure she would never mistake.


    “Sir, please pull over,” she urged the driver, paid him, and hastily exited the cab.


    As she stepped out, her furious gaze met someone familiar, causing her anger to soar even higher.


    “You despicable bastard!” Leni seethed, clenching her teeth as she charged towards the person andnded a punch on his jaw.


    David, who was smiling while holding another woman’s hand and unting their love in public, was not surprised to see Leni, but he certainly did not expect such a reaction from her.


    “You imbecile! How dare you treat my friend like that?!” Leni growled, dropping her bag and grabbing David’s shirt.


    By this time, bystanders had begun to gawk and watch the scene unfolding before them.


    “Lani, let go of me now! What the hell are you doing?!” David also raised his voice, trying to break free from Leni’s grip, but she only held on tighter.


    “Who is this girl, David?” The woman he was with earlier spoke up for the first time, eyeing Leni disdainfully.


    Leni shot the woman a disgusted look before shouting, “If you know what’s good for you, you better cut ties with this fool and find yourself a better man.”


    David couldn’t contain his anger any longer and suddenly shoved Leni away. “Who do you think you are, grabbing my shirt?!” he growled, his voice dripping with rage.


    It seemed Leni was ready for this as she quickly got back on her feet andnded a hard p on David’s face, catching him off guard.


    “You idiot! Do you really think you can y with my friend’s feelings and get away with it?!” Leni seethed, her anger showing no signs of abating.


    “You bitch!” David snarled, returning the p with equal force.


    Caught off guard, Leni stumbled and fell to the ground, clutching her face in pain.


    “Are you out of your mind? What makes you think you can mess with me just because you’re married to a wealthy man by contract?” David spat, his nostrils ring with anger.


    Leni experienced a sharp pain in her mouth. As she delicately probed her bottom lip, she discovered the presence of blood.


    “Don’t you forget, you’re just a girl from the slums. Just because you’re with a wealthy man at this moment does not assure your future, you wretched woman!” David spat venomously.


    Leni had believed herself to be immune to his words, but tears uncontrobly welled up in her eyes, especially as she knew the truth behind his insults.


    “Who are you toy your hand upon my woman?” A deep,manding voice echoed in the ce, causing Leni to begin sobbing upon recognizing the speaker.