《Dangerous Billionaire》


 Chap 1

    Lexi Gabriel Ricardo, 30 years old man. He is handsome, rich and the sole heir of the Ricardo Group.


    Lexi had to take the bus. The man stood jostled with the other passengers. This was the first time he had ridden a bus in his life. Lexi is the only child of the Ricardo family, he is a billionaire and wealthy businessman of this country.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi, are you okay?¡± Arsene asked. He is Lexi¡¯s secretary who was faithfully always with him.


    ¡°No,¡± Lexi replied and returned his focus to the front, wanting to arrive at his destination as soon as possible.


    The bus started running at a normal speed, until it reached the next stop. Lexi and Arsene got off along with the other passengers. Inadvertently, the back of Lexi¡¯s hand came into contact with a girl¡¯s finger. In that moment, his desire that had been dead for five years was rekindled.


    ¡°Wait! Who are you?¡± Lexi asked but the girl didn¡¯t stop her footsteps. He kept walking away.


    ¡°What is it sir? Do you know her?¡± Arsene asked, looking at Lexi with a probing eyes.


    ¡°I have to go after her!¡± Lexi said. He prepared to run towards the young girl who had just aroused his desire.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°No sir! We will bete for the client! They have arrived, and are waiting for you!¡± Arsene said.


    Lexi¡¯s stubborn character. He couldn¡¯t put off doing something he wanted. It made the man sometimes act childish.


    Lexi tried to pull his arm from Arsene and insisted on chasing the girl. However, as usual, Arsene managed to tame him.


    The both of them walked to a Japanese restaurant which is not far from the bus stop. They entered the restaurant and immediately met the client in the private room they had reserved.


    ¡°Good afternoon, sorry we¡¯rete!¡± Arsene greeted his two clients.


    ¡°Good afternoon, we haven¡¯t been here long either!¡± one of them said kindly.


    Lexi and Arsene sat down. In front of them were two men who were Mysian citizens. They intended to build a resort in Bali. They were entrusting it to a constructionpany owned by the Ricardo Family. Lexi didn¡¯t focus at all, but Arsene often answered questions and dominated the conversation from their clients. Fortunately, both of their clients were still satisfied with the answer that Arsene gave. They made a deal for the project.


    ***


    ¡°Mr Lexi!¡± Arsene called to annoy him.


    ¡°Mr Lexi Ricardo!¡± Arsene repeated.


    He was staring at Lexi who was still dumbfounded in the back seat. Since getting off the bus, this man had started to get weird, very strange.


    ¡°What?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°What are you thinking? Soon we will meet Mrs. Anna. She will definitely talk about whether you must marry again,¡± Arsene exined who was in the driver¡¯s seat.


    ¡°As usual I will refuse!¡± Lexi said. ¡°Did you see the girl I touched earlier?¡± the man asked. The image of the young girl who was reviving his passion didn¡¯t want to leave. Just keep filling his mind.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t see it, sir! What¡¯s the matter?¡± investigate Arsene. For five years, after his wife left on their first night Lexi had never spoken of a woman.


    ¡°Bring her to me! I¡¯m healed!¡± Lexi said with a smile.


    ¡°You mean?¡± he asked again.


    ¡°I want it!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°You mean!¡± Arsene narrowed his eyes, hearing Lexi¡¯s exnation.


    ¡°I¡¯m excited! Today I can postpone it! But tomorrow I won¡¯t give her a chance to escape! You want to help me, right!¡± Lexi asked. His eyes lit up with an enthusiastic expression. Like he wasn¡¯t the Lexi he¡¯d known.


    ¡°Yes sir! I¡¯ll do it!¡± Arsene replied. He couldn¡¯t refuse Lexi¡¯s order.


    The car stopped at a house, located in an elite residential area in the city of Jakarta.


    ¡°Master, we have arrived!¡± Arsene said. He got out of the car and opened the door for Lexi.


    They both walked into the house. Arsene immediately greeted Mrs. Anna who was waiting for him in the living room.


    ¡°Leave the two of us alone!¡± Mrs. Anna said to Arsene. She only wanted to talk to Lexi.


    ¡°Yes Ma¡¯am,¡± Arsene replied. He immediately left Mrs. Anna and Lexi. Besides, he also knew what they wanted to talk about whenever they met.


    ¡°Lexi, why are you avoiding me, you never evene home if I don¡¯t ask!¡± mumbled Mrs. Anna. So far, she has quite understood Lexi¡¯s situation. Losing the wife he loved on the first night is not an easy thing to forget. Moreover, his wife died by suicide.


    ¡°Sorry Mom, I¡¯m busy with work!¡± said Lexi. The ssic excuse he used every time.


    ¡°It¡¯s been five years, you don¡¯t forget it right? Your mom and dad only want grandchildren! When are you going to obey our request?!¡± Mrs Anna had expressed her wish hundreds of times, but Lexi considered it as a passing wind.


    ¡°Calm down, Mom!¡± Lexi said. His face was t. He could easily get an excuse from his mother.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to know, anyway you have toe tonight!¡± Mrs. Anna gave a photo of a woman. ¡°Her name is Cassandra, a model who has just achieved sess and has a career in Hollywood. I hope you don¡¯t turn her down again!¡± she said strictly.


    ¡°No mom! I don¡¯t want to!¡± Lexi refused. He got up from his seat wanting to leave the living room.


    ¡°You rejected young doctors, your ssy architects, and now you reject top models! What kind of woman do you want to be your wife Lexi?! You are 30 years old, you are not young anymore! You must find a wife immediately! Your mother and dad just want grandchildren!¡± Mrs. Anna said, annoyed. Her debates with Lexi always led to uncertainty.


    ¡°Okay fine, who am I going to meet¡­¡± Lexi muttered.


    ¡°Cassandra.¡± Mrs. Anna confirmed.


    ¡°Okay, tonight I will have a night with Cassandra but I don¡¯t promise to be in a rtionship with that woman!¡± Lexi said. He rolled his eyes in annoyance. This time he admited to defeat.


    ¡°Yes. You must meet her, she is beautiful and smart. You must like her!¡± Mrs. Anna said confidently.


    ***


    Previously, Lexi was married, to be exact when he was 25 years old. His rtionship with his wife had been fine. However, the woman he marriedmitted suicide on his first night.


    In a diary that Lexi found, the man found out that the reason Anitamitted suicide was because she was no longer a virgin. She felt unworthy of Lexi.


    Since then, Lexi was suffering from Sexual Aversion Disorder, a disorder in which a man has no desire for the opposite sex.


    For five years, Lexi spent the nights cold and lonely. He hid his illness from his family. Someone who knew it was Arsene, his secretary, the only human on this earth that he trusted.


    To cover up his illness, Lexi lived alone, he didn¡¯t want to live in his parents¡¯ residence. He was stubborn and rude to hide his hurt and illness.


    To be Continue.

 Chap 2

    Lexi looked in the mirror. He would see Cassandra soon in a romantic dinner at a well-known five-star restaurant which has been arranged by his mother.


    In addition to fulfilling his mother¡¯s wishes, Lexi was curious about his touch with the young girl he met on the bus this afternoon. This time he would try to get in touch with the woman of his mother¡¯s choice. Would his body react the same?


    ¡°Sir, I will take you to Queen Restaurant. Mrs. Anna is afraid of you running away, she doesn¡¯t want you to reject her wish again! Miss Cassandra is a high-quality woman and cannot bepared to other acting artists. Her family has a fashion business that has shot up to the top 10 this year!¡± Arsene exined ording to Mrs. Anna¡¯s wish. ¡°For her face and physique, you understand better because you¡¯ve seen her photos on her social media ounts and YouTube, Miss Cassandra¡¯s face also shows often on television. I think, about her physique, there is no problem and you can say that she is the type you like!¡± he added.


    Lexi¡¯s hand reached out, picking up one of his luxury watches. ¡°Beautiful? I think it is useless. You know what¡¯s strange about me, right? It¡¯s not enough just to be pretty! So far only the girl I met on the bus yesterday can keep my desire alive. I cane alone to my dinner with Cassandra, you better find out the girl who came into contact with me this afternoon!¡± Lexi ordered. The heat in his body was fiery. It couldn¡¯t be stopped anymore.


    ¡°But sir!¡± Arsene protested.


    ¡°No rejection. Now you find the girl! I can have my own dinner with Cassandra. I won¡¯t run away!¡± he insisted. His lips were pressed together, revealing his strong jaw.


    ¡°Yes sir!¡± Arsene replied.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    The 29-year-old man obeyed his boss¡¯s orders. Yes, almost half of his life, Arsene devoted himself to work in the Ricardo family. Because of his honesty and professionalism in his work, at this point Arsene has been the trusted secretary of Mr. Lexi, the president director who is the sole heir to the Ricardo Group.


    Before leaving the room, Lexi applied perfume from Paris with a dominant masculine scent. Finally he reached his phone.


    By using the elevator, the man went down to the basement where his car was parked. Since bing a widower, Lexi decided to live in an apartment. He didn¡¯t live with his father and his mother in the main house.


    The elevator door opened. He immediately stepped into his red Ferrari. Opened the car door, then he sat behind the wheel. The Four-wheeled car began to walk out of the basement slowly.


    (Sounds of phone call)


    Lexi¡¯s phone vibrated. There was a call from Mrs. Anna. Who else is it?


    ¡°Hello, Mom!¡± Lexi said after the wireless earphone was perfectly attached to both of his ears.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t run away again this time, did you?¡± His mother asked.


    ¡°No mom! I¡¯ll be arriving at Queen Restaurant soon!¡± Lexi replied.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Arsene? I want to talk to him!¡± Mrs. Anna would not easily believe Lexi. Lexi had often been absent from dating before.


    ¡°Arsene is not with me Mom! He has other tasks!¡± he exined.


    Lexi just ended the video call.


    ***


    Lexi came first. He waited for Cassandra¡¯s arrival in a private room at Queen Restaurant.


    When alone, Lexi remembered his one second touch with a young girl this afternoon.


    Who¡¯s she? Lexi, who longs for warmth, really wanted to meet her soon! He wanted to spend a wonderful night with that girl. Yes, the girl who he did not know her name.


    (Sounds of the door opened)


    The door opened. A waitress came in with a menu book. Behind waitress, there was a woman who walked elegantly to him, the woman that he had seen in the photo.


    Cassandra took a seat across from Lexi.


    Cassandra showed no interest in the man in front of her. she did it but it was contrary to what was in her heart and mind. It was her strategy to get Lexi¡¯s attention.


    ¡°What would you like to order please?¡± The waitress handed the menu book, asking the two guests to order.


    ¡°Medium steak,¡± Cassandra said. ¡°Lemon tea, and cheese pudding for dessert,¡± she added.


    ¡°I ordered the same as her,¡± Lexi said, closed the menu book and gave it to the waitress.


    ¡°Yes,¡± the waitress said politely and left the room immediately.


    Now in the room there were only Lexi and Cassandra. Lexi, who wanted to experiment with his touch reactions to this women, deliberately booked a private room with a round table and not too big.


    ¡°Hey, this is really a waste of time! I¡¯m not used to blind dates with any guy, so don¡¯t expect much from our meeting tonight!¡± Cassandra said, starting the conversation with this handsome man in front of her.


    ¡°I¡¯m Lexi! I can¡¯t promise anything from our meeting either, all because my mother forced me! She thinks you¡¯re the type I like!¡± Lexi deliberately stretched out his hand. His two eyes watched Cassandra. She has a beautiful face and long wavy hair. The face is oval and there are dimples in the cheeks, curly eyshes, sharp nose, and red sexy lips. For her height and physique, there is proportional.


    Degh.


    Lexi¡¯s heart skipped a beat as Cassandra prepared to shake his hand. Would his body react the same way?


    ¡°Nice to meet you! I¡¯m Cassandra !¡± The girl reached out and shook Lexi¡¯s hand.


    Lexi pulled the corners of his lips into a smile.


    Why is it normal? Why? Is there something wrong? Cassandra didn¡¯t give any reaction to my body! What is wrong? She is beautiful and sexy! Why is my body just frozen?


    Lexi moved quickly tond a kiss on Cassandra¡¯s back hand, but it was the same. What he felt this afternoon when he touched the girl on the bus, he didn¡¯t feel right now.


    ¡®It¡¯s not Cassandra¡¯s fault. It¡¯s not her fault. But it¡¯s me who hasn¡¯t healed yet! It will be a young girl on the bus? I have to find you!¡¯ Lexi said in his heart.


    Cassandra, who didn¡¯t expect Lexi to kiss the back of her hand, thought more. She assumed that Lexi gave attention to her. All this time, Lexi was known as a cold billionaire, and ignored all women because he still couldn¡¯t move on from his first wife who had died.


    The door is opened. A waitress came in and took their order. Furthermore, it was predictable that Lexi was no longer enthusiastic about being there.


    It was clear that Cassandra wanted to be closer to the sole heir of the Ricardo Group. Even though he is a widower, he has a handsome face and good body.


    By the time the dinner was over, Lexi didn¡¯t show that he was enthusiastic about Cassandra. In fact, he did not offer the model to go home with him.


    ¡°Cassandra, I¡¯m home now. I have forgotten that there is something I need to talk to my secretary about!¡± Lexi said, it was an excuse to go home first.


    ¡°Yes, Lexi, see youter!¡± she said. Cassandra who was still euphoric because Lexi kissed the back of her hand. She got butterflies in her stomach.


    Lexi got up from his seat and quickly left the dining table. He moved towards his car in the parking area. He took the time to open his phone. There was a message from Arsene.


    Arsene : [ I have information about the girl on the bus this afternoon, her profile is on your desk tomorrow morning. ]

 Chap 3

    Lexi was impatient to read the girl¡¯s profile from Arsene. He wanted to immediately meet and realize his wish for the girl.


    Lexi¡¯s thumb moved swiftly, calling the number that had just texted him.


    ¡°Good evening sir!¡± Arsene said politely.


    ¡°Where are you? Bring her profile right now!¡± Lexi urged impatiently. He couldn¡¯t wait until tomorrow morning.


    ¡°But, sir¨C¡± Arsene protested that he didn¡¯t keep the soft copy because Lexi always preferred the hard copy.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like rejection!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Yes sir, wait a minute!¡± Arsene said. ¡°I¡¯ll take the document to your apartment right now,¡± Arsene said, who had just arrived at his house.


    ¡°No, you don¡¯t! Just send the file! I know you¡¯re very tired! Just send it by chat,¡± Lexi exined. His secretary wasn¡¯t a Superhero or a Superman who could work twenty-four hours.


    ¡°Yes sir! Thank you!¡± Arsene said. Now he was able to breathe a sigh of relief. After sending the file, he enjoyed a warm bath, drank hot chocte and then went to sleep beside his wife and his one year old child.


    ¡°Send it immediately!¡±


    ¡°Yes sir!¡±


    ***


    Name : Jessica


    Age : 18 years old


    Address: Mother¡¯s Love Orphanage.


    upation: Private Employee


    Status : Not Married


    Lexi looked closely at Jessica¡¯s profile. He swallowed. His body¡¯s reaction when he came into contact with Jessica reyed in his mind. The man couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. He really wanted to meet her.


    ¡®Jessica tonight I have to meet you. I will never let you go,¡¯ he thought.


    Lexi came out of his room, grabbed warm clothes and car keys.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi, where are you going? Mrs. Anna forbids you to go out alone at night!¡± one of the housemaids asked. Mrs. Anna had been sent maids to watch over Lexi.


    ¡°I¡¯m only going for a while! Don¡¯t tell my mom!¡± Lexi ordered. He put on his shoes and got out of the apartment.


    He got into the elevator. Lexi was going to the basement where he parked the car.


    The elevator door opened.


    Lexi stepped out, he reached for his cell phone in his trouser pocket. He opened a directions app. He was going to Mother¡¯s Love Orphanage.


    The man sat behind the wheel. He put the phone on the stand that is on the dashboard of the car. Next, he started the car¡¯s engine and started to drive his four-wheeler out of the basement.


    ¡®Jessica, I wille to you¡¯


    ¡®Please wait!¡¯


    Lexi kept stepping on the gas pedal. He drove the car at full speed. The streets were quiet because it was raining. He nced at the clock on his watch for a moment. He would arrive at his destination soon.


    Shit¡­


    Lexi stopped his car in front of a simple building. In front of him, there is a building board that says ¡°Mother¡¯s Love Orphanage¡±. The man nced around, there was a very quiet atmosphere. It was still drizzling, making it reluctant to get out of his car. Because he really wanted to meet Jessica, Lexi decided to get out of the car. He spread his umbre and started to walk to the gate of the orphanage.


    He was still silent, hesitating to sneak when he saw the front porch was deserted. However, curiosity kept Lexi from walking. He opened the unlocked gate and pushed his way through, going inside.


    Arriving on the terrace, Lexi immediately rang the bell. There was only Jessica on his mind.


    It wasn¡¯t until Lexi pressed the bell three times that a middle-aged woman came out and opened the door.


    ¡°Please sit down!¡± she asked. She looked at the guest in wonder. It was strange to have never seen one before, and also because it was evening for anyone to visit.


    ¡°Excuse me, Sir, can I help you?¡±  Mrs. Grace, who is one of the caretakers at the orphanage asked.


    ¡°My name is Lexi! I¡¯m here because I want to meet Jessica!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Jessica?¡± Mrs. Grace murmured quietly. ¡°Please, sit down,¡± she was pointing to a wooden chair on the veranda.


    Lexi sat down, as did the middle-aged woman who opened the door for him.


    ¡°What brought you here to meet Jessica?¡± the woman investigated.


    For a year, Jessica had no male friends. She rarely has friends, especially the opposite sex. Her close friends are only Beryl and Chelsea who live with their foster parents now.


    ¡°This afternoon, I forgot to bring my wallet and Jessica paid the bus fare for me!¡± Lexi lied. He was good at making up stories when he didn¡¯t know how to talk at this time.


    ¡°Oh I see!¡± Mrs. Grace nodded in understanding.


    ¡°I only intend to return the money,¡± Lexi exined.


    ¡°Jessica isn¡¯t home yet, she¡¯ll be home soon. Jessica works at the restaurant from noon at one o¡¯clock andes home at nine at night. She¡¯ll be home soon! Wait here, let me make you a hot tea,¡± Mrs. Grace said kindly. She didn¡¯t smell a rat.


    ¡°No need ma¡¯am, I¡¯m leaving now so I¡¯ll be here again tomorrow,¡± Lexi said. He immediately got up from his seat.


    ¡°Jessica will be home soon!¡± said Mrs. Grace said to preventing her guest from leaving.


    However, Lexi still chuckled leaving the veranda of this simple building. He immediately got into the car and waited for his prey.


    Now Lexi was in the car. He looked towards the entrance hall, waiting for Jessica toe. Sure enough, it wasn¡¯t long before he saw a girl walking in the drizzle. She used a briefcase to cover her head. Yes, that¡¯s Jessica.


    Like a hero Lexi got out of the car and took the umbre. Then, he stopped in front of Jessica, blocking this girl¡¯s steps.


    ¡°Come with me!¡± Lexi offered.


    ¡°Sorry, who are you?¡± Jessica asked surprised.


    ¡°We have a problem to solve!¡± Lexi threw his umbre back and pushed Jessica against the car door.


    ¡°Sorry, who are you?¡± Jessica asked both of her eyes looking straight at the unfamiliar face that was currently in front of her. It was very close, no more than five centimeters.


    ¡°I¡¯m Lexi!¡± Lexi said with pride.


    ¡°Mr. L¡­¡± Jessica didn¡¯t finish her sentence because Lexi had put their lips together. Jessica¡¯s eyes were perfectly rounded because Lexi was not just touching her lips but he was also kissing her wetly , deeply, and repeatedly.


    Jessica tried to break free and struggled, but all in vain. Lexi¡¯s burly body didn¡¯t move at all. The burly body still controlled her freely. Lexi kissed her. He enjoyed kissing her lips.


    Lexi kept kissing Jessica¡¯s lips, hoping to wipe the red lipstick off her lips. That way he could feel satisfied and not expect more.


    The man looked at Jessica¡¯s lips.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    He was observing Jessica¡¯s red lips. Instead of lipstick being removed, Jessica¡¯s lips looked more tempting because they were wet.


    Lexi kissed her again and again.


    Jessica kicked Lexi¡¯s leg, then hit him in the eye, and pushed hard against the man in front of her. Then, she just ran away. She felt very scared.

 Chap 4

    That morning, Lexi arrived at work without being picked up by his secretary. He came earlier than his secretary. His unexpressed sexual desire made him restless all night. He actually decided to sleep in his office.


    The fourteenth floor of the Ricardo Group building is his office where he works and makes big decisions that have an impact on thepany and the employees he leads.


    He drank a cup of espresso coffee. However, the anger in his heart did not lessen.


    His office door opened. Arsene with a cheerful expression entered Lexi¡¯s office.


    ¡°Good morning sir! It looks like you were so excited this morning! Woow, what happened to your eyes?¡± Arsene asked,  he was surprised because he saw Lexi¡¯s blue eyes.


    ¡°Bring Jessica here right now! Then take her to my apartment right now!¡± Lexi ordered.


    ¡°Sir did you forget? Today there is a schedule with an architect from Singapore who ¡­¡± Arsene stopped speech.


    ¡°Don¡¯t argue with me. Bring Jessica to me right now!¡± Lexi shouted.


    ¡°Yes sir!¡± said Arsene. He immediately contacted Ronald and asked him to take Jessica to one of the Ricardo family¡¯s vis.


    Arsene scratched the back of his head which was non-itchy. He had to be smart so that his boss wouldn¡¯t get caught in a legal case for ying catch up with the girl named Jessica.


    ***


    ¡°Jessica!¡± Mrs. Grace called.


    ¡°Yes ma¡¯am!¡± the eighteen-year-old girl said. He walked closer to the source of the sound. The middle-aged woman sat down and looked at her with a serious look.


    ¡°I have to tell you!¡± Mrs. Grace said, still directing her eyes to the look on the beautiful girl¡¯s face. ¡°You still have to get out of here!¡± she addedter.


    Jessica¡¯s head dropped. Not without reason she still has been living in this orphanage, since she was 6 years old, many people wanted to adopt Jessica, but she didn¡¯t want to be adopted. All because she was very sure that her parents would find and pick her up.


    ¡°Thendlord where the orphanage was founded is not mine, and the owner is asking for thisnd back! I can¡¯t rece it with money. I hope you can live independently from now on!¡±  Mrs. Grace exined. She steeled her heart to say this to Jessica. It wasn¡¯t that easy. She knew very well Jessica¡¯s sadness when her parents left her in the orphanage twelve years ago, when the girl was six years old.


    ¡°How much money does it take to stay here ma¡¯am?¡± Jessica asked in a trembling voice. She knows the amount is too much and maybe beyond her reach.


    ¡°In the past, when the orphanage was established, the price was still reasonable. But now I have to pay 1 billion. I don¡¯t have that much money.¡± Mrs. Grace looked down wearily. Not only her, but also Jessica felt sad if the orphanage had to move or leave the children in another orphanage.


    ¡°When ma¡¯am? When should we move from here?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°As soon as possible!¡± Mrs. Grace replied


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll try to get a loan from Beryl!¡± Jessica said. She got up from her seat. ¡°I borrowed money from Chelsea too!¡± she added.


    Mrs. Grace was still sad. She was not sure what Jessica would try. One billion is not a small amount, it is a lot.


    Jessica tied her hair randomly. She put on his zer and quickly walked out of her room. ¡°Mr. Grace, wait, I¡¯ll be home soon. I hope I get help soon!¡± Jessica said goodbye to leaving the orphanage.


    Jessica, who was in panic, walked quickly. Her two thumbs moved swiftly across her phone, she was looking for Beryl¡¯s number and wanted to call him.


    She wasn¡¯t aware that someone had been stalking her.


    ording to Lexi¡¯s orders, Ronald arrested Jessica without anyone knowing it. Then, he put the girl in the car.


    Ronald let Jessica sit in the back seat. Ronald sat behind the wheel and immediately called Arsene.


    ¡°Hello!¡± arsene said on the phone.


    ¡°The girl is already with me, where am I taking her?¡± Ronald asked.


    ¡°To the Vi!¡± Arsene told.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Ronald replied.


    The phone call ended and Ronald started his car and headed to one of the Ricardo Family¡¯s vis at Bogor.


    ***


    ¡°Sir, your request has been done. Jessica is with Ronald and they are on their way to vi in Bogor!¡± Arsene reported. ¡°Now, you still have to ¡­¡± the secretary stopped.


    ¡°Why to the vi?¡± Lexi protested.


    ¡°If you take it to the apartment there will be a lot of people watching, or should I take it to the main house?¡± Arsene asked. He shed a mischievous smile.


    ¡°Don¡¯t! It could be dangerous if my mother finds out!¡± Lexi said who was starting to lose his genius.


    ¡°So are you really healed?¡± Arsene inquired as he walked towards the elevator.


    ¡°I think she¡¯s special. Jessica is different, I heal only when I touch her. When I¡¯m with Cassandra, my body doesn¡¯t react at all!¡± Lexi answered honestly.


    ¡°Does that mean you¡¯re going to do it to that girl?¡± Arsene just didn¡¯t want any trouble in the future, because he had to fix Lexi¡¯s mess. No, he couldn¡¯t let that boss be a criminal just because of this problem.


    ¡°Of course!¡± Lexi answered without thinking. He smiled and only himself could interpret it.


    ¡°But sir! She¡¯s not your wife! She¡¯s also not a prostitute girl who is willing to sleep with you without paying! Don¡¯t you pity her? She¡¯s an orphan girl who lives in an orphanage! Aren¡¯t you so mean when you take away the most honorable thing from her?¡± Arsene protested. In the past he didn¡¯t mind if Lexi slept with many women. Lexi changed dating women as often as he changed socks.


    ¡°Give her whatever she wants! I need her! You know I feel like I¡¯m going crazy!¡± Lexi said. He loosened his tie and unbuttoned the cor.


    Then these two men got into the elevator.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ¡°Don¡¯t equate Jessica with the prostitute girl sir! She¡¯s a really unfortunate girl if you treat her like that!¡± Arsene argued. This time he felt he had to defend Jessica.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be loud! I just want to sleep with her!¡± Lexi said with a soft voice because the elevator door opened suddenly and there were several employees in front of them.


    The employees bowed respectfully. Meanwhile Lexi and Arsene kept walking past them.


    ¡°Okay, it¡¯s up to you but I won¡¯t be held responsible if something happens!¡± Arsene threatened him.


    ¡°Shut up! I think you¡¯re the only one who knows how much I¡¯ve been in pain! And now you¡¯re trying to stop me?¡± Lexi stared intently into Arsene¡¯s eyes.


    Arsene shook his head slowly. A bad premonition shed through his mind.


    ¡°Take me to the vi right now!¡± His order couldn¡¯t be postponed.

 Chap 5

    Ronald escorted the girl who was still unconscious to a vi building owned by the Ricardo family. That is a two-storey building, with strong and tall pirs.


    When he got there, there were two maids who greeted him.


    ¡°Please, take this girl to the master bedroom, Master Lexi will be here right now!¡± Ronald ordered as directed by Arsene.


    ¡°Is this girl Mr. Lexi¡¯s future wife?¡± the younger maid asked.


    ¡°Sssttt!¡± The maid, who was the older maid and senior guard at this vi, put a finger to her lips as a gesture for her niece to be quiet. It¡¯s impolite to want to know Lexi¡¯s life.


    ¡°Quickly take this girl!¡± Ronald¡¯s voice rose to make the female servant immediately take the young girl to the main room which is on the second floor.


    Ronald immediately reached for his cell phone. Then he immediately contacted Arsene.


    ¡°Hey,¡± Arsene said to Ronald.


    ¡°Yups¡± Ronald answered.


    ¡°What else?¡± Arsene, who was currently on his way home, asked. Today he was quite dizzy by Lexi¡¯s desire.


    ¡°Target cleared!¡± Ronald said confidently.


    ¡°Keep watching her! Don¡¯t let that girl run away! Also don¡¯t bother me. This is  Saturday night I have to spend with my wife and my child. Got it?¡± Arsene ended the phone call just like that.


    Ronald looked at his smartphone. He was swallowing hard, that meant Arsene didn¡¯t want to be disturbed.


    ***


    Lexi stopped his car in the wide yard of his Vi. Then, he walked over to Ronald who was already waiting for him.


    ¡°Good evening sir!¡± Ronald greeted.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Jessica?¡± he asked. There was only Jessica in his mind. Nothing else, his brain and mind full of that girl.


    ¡°In the second floor room, Sir,¡± Ronaldo replied.


    Lexi moved quickly. He walked up to the second floor of the room. His steps were wide and fast. The man stopped for a moment in front of the door.


    ¡®Jessica you are mine. This time you can¡¯t run away and I won¡¯t let you go!¡¯


    Lexi¡¯s grin was very much like a wolf getting its prey. He swallowed his saliva,pletely tempted and impatient.


    Lexi¡¯s hand stretched out, turning the key. Then he pulled the door handle and locked the door again.


    His eyes fixed on a girl who was lying on a king size bed. Jessica was still unconscious.


    Lexi stepped closer to the bed. He stood unblinking looking at Jessica¡¯s face. Focused on the girl¡¯s lips, rosy red like a pomegranate that was ready to be devoured.


    His right hand moved swiftly, loosening his tie, then he took off his jacket and threw it carelessly. Lexi climbed onto the bed.


    He looked at Jessica sharply. He bit his lower lip. His body immediately excited when the fingers of his right hand stroked Jessica¡¯s cheek.


    Jessica suddenly opened her eyes slowly. Their eyes met each other.


    ¡°Help!¡± Jessica shouted.


    ¡°Scream, no one will hear and help you!¡± Lexi said. He immediately kissed the girl greedily.


    Jessica, who was still not fully conscious, could only ept it when the man continued to kiss her wetly and deeply.


    Lexi, who had longed for warmth and felt that her illness had healed, could no longer put it off. That time, Jessica¡¯s tiny body was in the power of Lexi.


    Lexi was just about to take off his pants when his cell phone rang, both of them were shocked.


    Lexi reached for his cell phone with mad. He immediately received a call from his mother.


    Jessica, who was already free, hit her head slightly. She remembered the incident when she left the orphanage with the aim of looking for a loan. Jessica reached for her cell phone which was somehow still in her zer pocket.


    ¡°Hello!¡± Mrs. Grace said across the phone.


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯ll be home soon, wait for me!¡± Jessica said in a whisper. She tried to run away from the man who had bad intentions to her.


    ¡°It¡¯s toote Jessica! This afternoon we have to move. Mr. Kasim hase here and will tear down this building in the near future!¡± Mrs. Grace exined .


    ¡°But¨C¡± Jessica¡¯s screams made Lexi realize that the girl had managed to escape from him.


    Lexi tried to chase her. However, Jessica had managed to escape.


    *


    After getting off the public transport, Jessica ran frantically from the alley towards the orphanage.


    ¡°Wait Mr. Kasim!¡± Jessica said when she saw Mr Kasim who was getting ready to leave.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ¡°What?¡± Mr. Kasim asked her.


    ¡°Give me time sir! Give me one week to earn one billion! Please sir!¡± Jessica knelt hoping for a chance. She ignored the stinging feeling around her lips due to a bite from a crazy man named Lexi.


    ¡°Tomorrow! I¡¯ll give you tomorrow!¡± Mr. Kasim replied, sure that it was impossible to get one billion in just one day.


    ¡°Two days sir!! Give me two days!¡± Jessica pleaded again.


    ¡°Fine! I¡¯ll give you two days! But I¡¯m still not sure you¡¯ll get one billion!¡± He smirked before finally leaving.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I can¡¯t get the money yet!¡± A messy Jessica walked closer to Mrs. Grace.


    ¡°Tomorrow, we move!¡± Mrs. Grace, who felt increasingly pessimistic said. She wasn¡¯t sure she could get a billion. Who will give it? There¡¯s no way that kind of money would fall from the sky.


    Lexi watched from afar and heard all the conversations between Jessica and the man earlier. Then, he walked closer to Jessica and Mrs. Grace.


    ¡°You¡¯re the young man who camest night right?¡± Mrs. Grace asked when she saw Lexi¡¯s presence.


    Jessica looked back.


    Good grief! Why is this crazy man here? Why did Mrs. Grace know him?


    ¡°Here, please sit down!¡± Mrs. Grace offered


    ¡°What¡¯s really going on here ma¡¯am?¡± he asked.


    Mrs. Grace exined briefly about Mr. Kasim who wanted hisnd back while Jessica just looked wondering at Mrs. Grace and that crazy man.


    ¡°Okay Ma¡¯am, I¡¯ll give you one billion so that this orphanage can still be yours! So that the orphans can still live here!¡± Lexi said .


    Mrs. Grace stared in disbelief.


    ¡°But¨C¡± Mrs. Grace¡¯s lips trembled.


    ¡°Tomorrow my secretary wille and bring the money! Even now I can bring the money!¡± Lexi grabbed his cellphone and tried to contact Arsene.


    ¡°Hello!¡± Arsene said annoyed.


    ¡°Bring one billion to the Mother¡¯s orphanage now!¡± Lexi ordered.


    Click.


    Lexi just ended the phone call without giving Arsene a chance to answer.


    Jessica watched Lexi carefully. She thought he was a crazy man, still crazy. No matter how good, no matter how much money he has.


    In Jessica¡¯s opinion, he is a weird man.


    To be Continue

 Chap 6

    Arsene snorted in mad, even on weekends he still couldn¡¯t enjoy his quiet day off. ¡°Vania, my wife, I have to go for a while! Sorry!¡± he said regretfully.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, this is your job and it¡¯s a risk because I¡¯m willing to be your wife!¡± Vania said. Arsene¡¯s sudden work had been a frequent urrence. This was nothing new for them.


    ¡°I have to go, honey!¡± Arsene kissed his wife¡¯s forehead then immediately left the house.


    That same night Mr Kasim returned to the orphanage. Arsene was already there with one billion in cash along with a statement saying that Mr Kasim would nevere again and disturb the ownership of the orphanage.


    ¡°Deal, I agree!¡± Mr Kasim said. He signed the letter then he left.


    Mrs. Grace and the other caretakers of the orphanage smiled happily. They could breathe easy. Not only that, the orphans who were initially upset are now smiling happily again. They were d they could still be able to live there.


    ¡°Come with me!¡± Lexi who was currently standing behind Jessica  whispered to her. They watched from afar the happiness of Mrs. Grace and the others.


    ¡°No! I¡¯m not going with you!¡± Jessica refused.


    ¡®Who would want to go with a crazy guy like you? I do not want to!¡¯ she thought.


    ¡°Stop. Did you think all that was for free? I just spent a billion! I can get my money back and this orphanage will go to that bald man again! The choice is yours!¡± Lexi felt victorious. He saw the look of surrender on Jessica ¡®s face.


    ¡°No! I beg you not to do that!¡± Jessica closed her eyes. That bad thing should not happen.


    Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand then led her into the car. ¡°Back to the vi!¡± he ordered to Ronald who had been faithfully waiting for him.


    Jessica¡¯s arms crossed in front of her chest as her memory returned to the incident that afternoon when Lexi forced to kiss her.


    ¡°Why are we going to the vi, sir?¡± Jessica asked, her lips trembling as well as her fingers. Jessica nced at Lexi who was looking at her with a strange look. He was ready to pounce on her at any moment. If the driver hadn¡¯t been there, maybe Lexi would have kissed Jessica like he did before.


    Lexi was still looking at her passionately. Everything in Jessica made him stop thinking, but only one thing, to make love to the girl right now.


    ¡°Okay sir! Please don¡¯t hurt me!¡± Jessica looked down and closed her eyes tightly. She was staring at Lexi, it made her shudder.


    ¡°Call me Lexi, don¡¯t be afraid! Pretend we¡¯re the same age!¡± Lexi  said warmly. He grabbed Jessica¡¯s fingers and held them tightly.


    He really wanted more! Don¡¯t just kiss her! Tonight he had to do that. After all, it is his right! Yes. He had spent 1 billion to help the girl.


    Ronald already understood about Lexi¡¯s temperament. In the end he chose indifference! Furthermore, who can resist being asked to sleep by a man like Lexi? There were many women lining up even just for a one night date with him.


    The car kept going fast. Ronald kept his foot on the elerator and didn¡¯t care about the two people arguing in the back seat. He chose to stay focused on driving.


    Shit.


    The sound of car brakes screeched sharply. The car stopped at the vi¡¯s yard.


    ¡°Come on down!¡± Lexi pulled Jessica¡¯s hand roughly, he was not caring if the girl was moaning in pain.


    ¡°Please, let go of my hand, sir!¡± Jessica shouted when Lexi pulled her hand away. The two of them entered the vi and walked to the stairs to the second floor.


    The maid who heard and saw this scene could not do anything about it. They just stared silently and furtively.


    ¡°What will Master Lexi do to her?¡±  a maid asked innocently. Her two eyeballs continued to see the scene of Mr. Lexi pulling the beautiful girl¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ask, it¡¯s none of your business!¡± another maid replied curtly.


    ¡°Come on, we better get back to our room!¡± she said.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    Meanwhile Lexi had brought Jessica to the main bedroom. After locking the door tightly, Lexi pushed Jessica¡¯s body down onto the bed.


    Then, Lexi who couldn¡¯t contain his excitement walked over to the girl.


    Jessica¡¯s body trembled uncontrobly. She was getting scared while Lexi kept walking. Now the man was on top of her.


    ¡°Wait!¡± Jessica groaned, trying to look up at the man¡¯s face. ¡°Tell me what was my fault, why are you being rude to me?¡±  the girl asked with sobs.


    ¡°Nothing is wrong!¡± Lexi said. ¡°It¡¯s just that I feel so passionate when I¡¯m just in contact with you!¡± he replied. Both of Lexi¡¯s eyeballs were still looking at her fiercely, he could not put it off any longer.


    ¡°What do you want to do?¡± Jessica shouted. She closed her eyes tightly again.


    ¡°Of course, sleeping with you, so what else?¡± Lexi smiled happily. He grinned ready to pounce on his prey.


    ¡°No! It¡¯s just my first kiss that you took! Don¡¯t do anything else, please!¡± Jessica started to have a bad feeling when she felt the crazy man¡¯s fingers in front of her grip her shoulder tightly.


    ¡°If it¡¯s your first kiss does that mean you¡¯re still a virgin Jessica ? Ah, it seems I was very lucky.¡± Lexi smiled happily and only he himself knew the reason.


    Jessica couldn¡¯t refuse anymore when the man kissed her greedily, taking off the clothes she was wearing one by one. Until she did not wear a single piece of clothing.


    What happened next?


    Jessica could only surrender in the shackles of the burly body that crushed her. She couldn¡¯t do anything. Every time she put up a fight, Lexi would make her helpless with just one touch.


    He was staring at the helpless girl, Lexi grew even more enthusiastic. He dredged all the pleasures it offers, touching, mastering every inch of the girl¡¯s body.


    And¡­


    His lust that had been pent up for five years had finally been up again. Jessica made him recover from illness! Jessica made his bed warm again. Jessica made him feel the pleasure of making love again.


    Jessica!


    Lexi who was panting copsed on top of Jessica¡¯s body and kept hugging her tightly. ¡°You are mine!¡± he whispered softly in the girl¡¯s ear.


    Jessica felt sore and crushed all over her body. The madman had several bites on her neck and lips.


    The clear drops began to flow from the corners of her eyes. In line with the pain she felt down there.


    Lexi, a man that she metst night had taken the most honorable thing she had. Something that she would dedicate to her future husband, but Lexi took it just like that.


    Jessica wanted to get up and run. However, her entire body felt limp. There was a feeling of pain that made her keep shedding tears. Meanwhile Lexi was fast asleep beside her.


    ¡®Just watch! Tomorrow I will report you to jail! I will not stay silent! You have raped me! I will tell Mrs. Grace! I will tell the whole world that you raped me. You must be punished for what you did!¡¯ she thought.


    She roughly shifted Lexi¡¯s body, then she pulled the nket to cover her.


    Jessica, who was exhausted, fell asleep beside Lexi. She fell asleep with tears rolling down her cheeks. She fell asleep swearing at Lexi. She felt that her life had no meaning anymore.


    To be continue.

 Chap 7 （18+）

    Lexi woke up first. He blinked, then he looked at the clock on the desk, it was still two o¡¯clock in the morning. There was the sound of breathing from the woman sleeping beside him.


    The man felt happy. He smiled as he remembered the bed scene with Jessica.


    Hey back down and identally touched Jessica¡¯s hand. Lexi was excited again.


    He looked at Jessica who was still fast asleep. She has natural thick eyebrows, curly eyshes, a sharp nose, dimples and seductive red lips.


    ¡®Jessica you are innocent, the one who is guilty is me! I have never been passionate when I see and touch any woman, even when I touch Cassandra. But I really want to make love to you even when I just touch you. From now on you are mine! I will not let you go away from me Jessica,¡¯ he thought.


    Lexi got up, he sat down and looked at Jessica¡¯s body. To be honest he wanted to do it a second time on this girl. However, when he saw that this girl¡¯s eyelids beside him were still wet with tears, Lexi suppressed his desire. Jessica looked exhausted and fell asleep very soundly.


    ¡®No! I can do it tomorrow and the next day again! Now you sleep my Jessica. From tomorrow every night you will be my woman. The woman who warms my sleep,¡¯ he still thought in his head.


    Lexi smiled with satisfaction. After 5 years of being alone, and hiding his illness from his family, finally he was normal again at this time. It all because Jessica.


    He couldn¡¯t close his eyes nor go back to sleep anymore. As a result he just observed Jessica sleeping beside him.


    Lexi propped his head on his arm. Watching Jessica¡¯s face. He enjoyed looking to this beautiful girl. It didn¡¯t feel like time had passed quickly. The dawn broke and morning arrived. Jessica was awakened from her sleep by the sound of her cell phone rm.


    Jessica slowly opened her eyes, looking at Lexi who was watching her. Then, she peeked under the nket where she found her naked body without a single thread. Jessica crossed her arms in front of her chest, covering herself with the nket.


    ¡°I still remember what happenedst night. I will report you to the police and put you in jail. You raped me!¡± Jessica screamed as loud as she could. She had gotten her strength back.


    ¡°Just report it, but I¡¯ll take my one billion and the orphanage building will soon be torn down today!¡± Lexi said casually hearing Jessica¡¯s screams, he was excited again.


    ¡°No please, I beg you not to take the one billion money again!¡± Jessica asked desperately. Annoyed by the threats he made.


    Lexi could stillugh and looked at her with a scary look.


    ¡°That¡¯s why you don¡¯t forget the one billion that I have given, I have spent that much money voluntarily so that the orphanage is not torn down and not taken by the owner! So consider it a reward for me because I have spent that much money voluntarily! Remember Jessica, nothing is free in this world!¡± Lexi said. He was still watching her with intimidating eyes.


    ¡°That¡¯s not worth it, you have taken the only thing that is honorable that I have! you had taken away something that I should present to my future husband!¡± Jessica said with her sobs. Tears started rolling down her cheeks. Her chest felt heavy epting the fact that she was no longer a virgin.


    ¡°Then what do you want? If you want to report me to the police then I also want to take my one billion money, so I can get out of the police! You understand!¡± Lexi said. He wasn¡¯t afraid at all, he really enjoyed his fight with Jessica. The girl who made him recover from illness.


    ¡°How  cruel! You are crazy! You are evil¡± Jessica cursed kicking the man next to her roughly.


    ¡°Never mind, you don¡¯t need to cry anymore, you better take a shower after that I¡¯ll do it again!¡± Lexi said, teasing Jessica by biting his lower lip.


    ¡°If you dare to rape me again, I will report you to the police!¡± Jessica threatened with sobs.


    ¡°The bathroom is over there! Do you or I take a shower first?¡± Lexi offered ¡°After this, we will go downstairs for breakfast! Or you will have nothing to eat! I will go to work ande backter tonight! You will be cooped up in this room and no one will help you!¡± the man threatened to frighten Jessica.


    ¡®You are crazy! Just watch out after I get out of here. I will report what you did to Mrs. Grace and she will definitely help me,¡¯ she thought.


    ¡°About Mrs. Grace,st night I told her that you would work at my house! And she agreed!¡± Lexi said as if he could read Jessica¡¯s mind.


    What??


    ¡°Take a shower quickly! Don¡¯t just stay still!¡± Lexi said once again.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    Jessica was still silent. She was busy with her own thoughts. She was sad and helpless. She was cornered and could not do anything.


    ¡°You want to take a bath together?¡± Lexi asked. He was pulling Jessica¡¯s fingers until her body pressed against his chest. Their gazes met.


    Jessica nimbly pushed Lexi¡¯s body then she immediately walked to the bathroom with a nket to cover her body. She walked very slowly. There was unbearable pain down there.


    Lexie smiled. There was a bit of pity craving into his heart, rememberingst night he did it brutally.


    ¡°Lock the door! Or I¡¯ll go in the bathroom with you!¡± Lexi joked, a sense of relief crept into his heart. He¡¯s cured.


    Jessica¡¯s hand grabbed the doorknob. She went into the bathroom and locked the door. She didn¡¯t want anything bad to happen and didn¡¯t want to give Lexi a chance to enjoy her body again. No.


    Jessica stood up, letting the water run over her head. She felt dirty! She was crying, feeling like she wanted to keep crying as hard as the water flowing over her head. No matter how much she rinsed his body with soap, she still felt dirty.


    ¡®What did I do wrong? What¡¯s my sin? When I was small my parents put me in an orphanage. Until I turned 18, they never took me again! And now I¡¯m not a virgin anymore! Someone took it by force! What did I do wrong My God?¡¯ She said inher heart.


    It was useless to cry.


    There was a feeling of wanting to end life! She wanted suicide and take a knife to hurt her wrist or jump off the bridge.


    Jessica was surprised when the bathroom door suddenly opened, then Lexi came inside.


    ¡°Wait! Why did you get in! What else is this? Are you going to rape me again?¡±Jessica¡¯s eyes kept watching Lexi especially when the man pulled his pants down. She was afraid.


    Actually, he was just peeing.


    Jessica breathed a sigh of relief!


    After Lexi peed, Jessica thought Lexi would just walk away! But she thought wrong. The man moved closer. His eyes only focused on Jessica. Lexi stopped under the water flowing from above this girl¡¯s head.


    The man did not blink to observe Jessica¡¯s pale face. Her body was cold too. With his right hand, Lexi took the towel pajamas and wrapped them around Jessica¡¯s pretty body.


    Then, he picked up Jessica with eyes always fixed on the girl. His lust was burning again.


    To be continued.

 Chap 8

    THE OTHER SIDE


    Lexi slowlyid Jessica¡¯s body on the bed while he trying to guess what the girl was thinking through her shady eyes. ¡°Wait a minute, I¡¯ll have Parti and maid to prepare breakfast for you! All those clothes in wardrobe are yours¡±. Lexi looked the other side. He didn¡¯t like the look of Jessica, who was afraid of him. His lips trembled because of the cold.


    Jessica didn¡¯t answer cause she was mad then let Lexi into bathroom.


    Jessica looked around the room. She was curious about where Lexi put the key. If she could find the key then she could leave the room immediately.


    Jessica didn¡¯t see it. All the windows that were in the room couldn¡¯t be opened from the inside. Jessica needed to break the ss if she wanted to escape through the window.


    She was about to give up then sat down. She got a bad feeling from the sight of the crazy man will get tortured again.


    Ting..


    Her eyes sparkled when she got the key hanging on the door. It turns out that Lexi didn¡¯t hide it. He just turned out to be careless as well for leaving the key hanging in the slot. Jessica breathed a sigh of relief even though she was still wearing towel pajama. She decided to get up from her seat and immediately ran away.


    (sound of opened door)


    The room door was sessfully opened. Then, she immediately set foot to go down the stairs. Unfortunately, the two maids who witnessed herst night were dragged roughly by Lexi, walking towards her with trays of food.


    ¡°Where are you going, Miss?¡± asked the maid. They looked at Jessica from head to toe. Jessica was still wearing pajamas with wet hair. The maids were sure that Lexi had tortured this poor girlst night, moreover, Jessica walked very strangely.


    ¡°Help! Help me out of here!¡±, she whispered. ¡°Help me, please!¡±. Jessica wanted to run but the pain down there stopped her.


    ¡°Stop there!¡±, shouted Lexi who came out of the room wearing only a towel that he wrapped around his waist. He¡¯s at the end of the stairs. The look on his eyes felt furious.


    She really wanted to run but she remained silent in ce. Her legs trembled with hunger and also still felt an unbearable stinging. Jessica turned herself in, she raised both her hands.


    ¡°Thisdy doesn¡¯t want to run away Sir, she¡¯s hungry she wants to eat!¡±, said the maid to  defended Jessica. The maids could feel and see the look of fear on the face of this girl who is currently standing before her.


    (sound of walking footsteps)


    Lexi stepped down the stairs, then stood behind Jessica with an intimidating look.


    Jessica was silent like a statue.


    ¡®Why is this so scary, when I don¡¯t see your face! I¡¯m not sure you¡¯re human! Or else you¡¯re a demon!¡¯


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I don¡¯t want to leave here!¡±, said Jessica while silently followed the signal from the maid to keep her standing there.


    ¡°Go back into the room! Bring the food to the room !¡±, said Lexy to Jessica and the maids.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±said the waitress immediately up the stairs followed by Parti that trembled at the sight of Mr. Lexi¡¯s anger.


    Lexi stood on the steps, while Jessica stood in front with her back to her. ¡°Are you trying to escape! Don¡¯t let that thought cross your head! From today you are mine! If you try to escape, that means I¡¯ll destroy the orphanage! Got it?¡±Lexi smiled which looked like the grin of a wolf.


    Jessica was silent.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go upstairs! We should eat together! I don¡¯t want the woman who gave me pleasurest night to starve to death!¡±, Lexi queried. She held adn grasped Jessica¡¯s hand up. Then, he led her.


    Jessica tried hard to walk as naturally as possible. However, it couldn¡¯t be. It was pain down there.


    ¡°You can go faster!¡±, Lexi ordered. Then he nced back to realize that it was himself the cause of the girl couldn¡¯t walk normally. The corners of his eyes narrowed to see Jessica biting her lips in pain.


    ¡°I told you to stay in bed! Your fault!¡±, Lexi grumbled. Grabbed Jessica¡¯s body, then he carried her up to second floor. Jessica flinched, her tiny body was so easy carried by Lexy.


    Arriving at the room, Parti and the maids immediately left the Master Lexi and this poor girl.


    Lexi sat Jessica on the bed, watching the girl¡¯s trembling body. Then, Lexi reached for the te containing the sandwich. Cut it into four pieces so that it could be directly eaten by Jessica. ¡°Eat it! You can¡¯t get sick!¡±Lexi was very attentive. ¡°Do you want me to fed you?¡± his offer felt sorry.


    Jessica picked te. While her hands still shaking, she took the sandwich and chewed it devoured.


    Lexi who had just eaten half of sandwich then gave other piece to Jessica. ¡°Eat it! I¡¯ll have the maid make it again!¡±, he said so attentively.


    The girl didn¡¯t answer. All she knew, even though his stomach was full, she still trembled when she saw Lexi. She remembered what that guy didst night.


    ¡°Sir! Can I ask you something?¡±, Jessica ventured to ask.


    ¡°Say what you want? As long as you don¡¯t run away, I will fulfill your request¡± asked Lexi. He was so amazed when he saw Jessica. He lowered his gaze many times. He had to go to work.


    ¡°Can I keep working? I have to keep working to keep raising money. I promise I won¡¯t run away¡±, Jessica tried to trick Lexi. Who wants to live with that crazy guy? Freedom is expensive, she won¡¯t all her lifetime ruled by Lexi.


    ¡°Yes, there will be two bodyguards who will keep an eye on you while you work. Are you sure you want to work? Doesn¡¯t ¡®it¡¯ still hurt? Your footstep is still weird¡± Lexi said as t as possible.


    Jessica was on silent. Lexi¡¯s words were true. She breathed a sigh of despair. She watched Lexi standing staring out of the ss. It was raining outside, but it was still morning. The sky was cloudy.


    Lexi is not bad. He has tall with a stocky body. He looked so strong in bed. Jessica proved itst night. As for the face, he¡¯s handsome. He has thick eyebrows that make him cool. The jaws are firm with a ne chest. He is very handsome even he just doing nothing.


    ¡°You stare me?¡± Lexi asked Jessica who has been watching him secretly. ¡°I¡¯m so handsome, right?¡± This guy guessed confidently.


    Jessica nodded quickly.


    ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Lexi asked. He was walking over then sitting on the edge of the bed.


    Jessica was just on silent.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ¡°Yes, it still hurts! It hurts! It all because of you. You¡¯re Crazy! Just watch out! When I get out of here! I will report you directly to the police and you will go to jail!¡¯


    Lexy said ¡°I know how not to get sick¡±. He put a ss on desk while he sat closer to the girl. ¡°You want to get well soon, right?¡± his offered. He was trying to joke with Jessica also stared at with a look of hate and anger. Jessica was scared, too.


    This girl nodded. Lately, Jessica observed that Lexi opened drawer to get medicine for her. However, it was wrong. Lexi didn¡¯t open the drawer but opened the nket again.


    ¡°Let¡¯s do it again! That way you won¡¯t feel pain anymore¡± Lexi whispered in Jessica¡¯s ear while held her hands.


    Jessica closed her eyes and shook her head vigorously. It was very frightened.


    ¡°It¡¯s rainy and cold.  I¡¯ll warm you up, Jess¡± Lexi hold Jessica¡¯s hand gently.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have to go to work!¡±Jessica remembered Lexi¡¯s words. There was no way he was screaming for help.


    ¡°Do you forget this is Sunday?¡± Lexi immediately hugged her tightly. Lexy was up on this girl¡¯s body.


    Jessica¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡°Sunday? Then what are you gonna do if you don¡¯t go to work? Wait! It¡¯s not like we¡¯re gonna be in this room all day, is it?¡± Jessica still didn¡¯t dare to open her eyelids.


    To be continue¡­

 Chap 9

    RESPONSIBILITY


    Mrs. Anna was enjoying a cup of warm chamomile tea. She sat down and looked at the fashion magazine given by Cassandra. Suddenly her cell phone rang. There was a call from the girl.


    ¡°Hello!¡± Mrs. Anna was bringing the phone closer to her right ear.


    ¡°Hello, Anna, this is Cassandra. I want to ask you something¡± Cassandra said on the phone.


    ¡°Yes, what?¡± Mrs. Anna said.


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t reach Lexi on the phone sincest night, is he at home?¡± Cassandra asked. Sunday night, she and Lexi were supposed to meet again.


    ¡°As usual Lexi is not at home! He¡¯s always in his apartment! Maybe he¡¯s still sleeping. It might be he turned off the phone¡± Mrs. Anna answered. She shook his head, lest this time she lost a perfect future daughter-inw like Cassandra.


    ¡°Oh well, I¡¯ll try to call himter. Happy weekend, Thank you Anna¡± Cassandra said. Lexi made her very upset.


    The phone call ended.


    Mrs Anna took a sip of tea from her ss. Then, she focused back to the phone screen cause there was a phone call from someone else.


    ¡°Hello, My Lady, I¡¯m so excited! I have something to tell you!¡± the man said on the other side of the phone. Galih is person who trusted by of Mrs. Anna and Mr. Atmaja to spy Lexi.


    ¡°What?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. As a mother, she didn¡¯t want to let Lexi go. She spied her son through the maids when Lexi in the apartment and vi. About Galih, he spied when Lexi doing activities outside the home.


    ¡°It¡¯s about Mr. Lexi, Ma¡¯am. It¡¯s been a few days he touched a girl. Last night he took the girl to spend the night in one of the family¡¯s vi¡±Galih said confidently.


    ¡°Really? Who¡¯s that girl?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. It seemed like a wrong guess, she thought Lexi was just interested in Cassandra. It turned out that her son chose to touched another woman.


    ¡°I¡¯ve sent the girl¡¯s personal data to your email, Ma¡¯am!¡±said Galih.


    ¡°Where is the girl now? Where¡¯s Lexi?¡±. Mrs. Anna was curious about the figure of the girl who was close to his son. For five years, since Lexi was left by his wife, Mrs. Anna never heard about news of Lexi being close to a woman. Her son preferred to shut himself in the apartment. Even if he closed to a woman, it chosen by Mrs. Anna.


    ¡°From my investigation, the girl is still in the vi with Mr. Lexi!¡± Galih answered confidently.


    ¡°Keep investigating right now. I¡¯ll go to vi soon to meet them¡±Mrs. Anna was excited.


    ¡°Yes, Ma¡¯am.¡±


    (the call ended)


    Mrs. Anna immediately prepared. She was so excited, for a moment so she immediately forgot about her desire to make Cassandra to be her daughter-inw. If Lexi took the girl for the night, wouldn¡¯t Lexi be interested in her?


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Mr. Atmaja asked. Sunday is the day that they usually spend at home. Sometimes some business partnere.


    ¡°Do you want to go with me?¡± she offered. She changed clothes then wore make-up quickly.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡±


    ¡°I want to meet my future daughter-inw!¡± Mrs. Anna said excitedly.


    Mr. Atmaja shook his head slowly and thought his wife was a little strange. It was not new for this man when he saw that his wife was thinking about wanting to have grandchild soon.


    * * *


    Mrs. Anna was in the car on the way to the vi. She sat in the back seat. One of her hand held on her phone. She read all the information on email she had just received. It was about the personal data of the girl who spent time with her son.


    The girl was named Jessica, and grew up in an orphanage. For a moment, Mrs. Anna was stunned. Her son was not as picky as she had thought all along. She went to great lengths to find beautiful women with various promising professions, hoping that Lexi would choose one of them. It turned out that Lexi¡¯s choice fell on a young girl who had just graduated from school.


    Then, Mrs. Anna focused on looking at the girl¡¯s photo. ¡°What a sweet girl¡± she whispered. White skin, long hair, and tall body.


    She told the driver to drive the car quickly because she couldn¡¯t wait to meet the girl.


    The car arrived at vi. The car stopped in the garage next to the house. Mrs Anna immediately went downstairs and barged in vi.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Lexi!¡± she shouted. ¡°Where is he!¡± she repeated as she walked into the living room.


    ¡°Ijah, where is Lexi?¡±Mrs. Anna asked.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi¡­,¡± the maid stopped speak. Her face looked confused.


    ¡°Where?¡± Mrs. Anna snapped looking towards the maid who seemed to be hiding something.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi is still in his room¡±.


    Then, Mrs. Anna immediately stepped foot towards the top floor. Parti and the maids followed her.


    ¡°Get the duplicate key now!¡± Mrs. Anna said after trying to open the door that locked.


    ¡°¡±Good Ma¡¯am!¡± the maid went back downstairs and gave the key to her.


    Before opening the door Mrs. Anna looked towards the maids. ¡°Who was inside with Lexi?¡±


    ¡°A girl Ma¡¯am. This morning the girl wanted to escape but Mr. Lexi brought her back into the room¡± the maid was being honest.


    ¡°What? Wait! Did something happen to both of themst night?¡± Mrs. Anna¡¯s focus is divided. One side she wants to have grandchildren soon but the other side it was scare that Lexi did something wrong.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know Ma¡¯am¡± the maid answered.


    ¡°You all get out of here!¡± Mrs. Anna prepared to open the door.


    * * *


    Jessica¡¯s pajamas was open. Her neck was full of red marks by Lexi. It was too lust. It was all cause by Jessica. Her touch, her body, her scent are all there is to the girl. Like a ma, a ma that turned him on. Only one that he couldn¡¯t reach. It is Jessica¡¯s heart.


    Yeah. Lexi is not too easy to fell in love for a woman. The only woman who got his love is his ex-wife who is now gone.


    ¡°Are you going to rape me? Why don¡¯t you just kill me!¡±Jessica stared in disgust.


    ¡°No! I¡¯m not going to hurt you or get people to like you! Don¡¯t try to escape or kill yourself!¡±Lexi said. The more Jessica said, the more he felt excited.


    The room door opened. Mrs. Anna came into the room. She found Lexi and a girl sitting on the bed as they was hiding something. The mother was present at an inopportune moment, at a time when his lust was on top.


    ¡°What are you doing, Lexi? Who taught you to act insolently like this! Mama does want grandchildren but this is not the way!¡± Mrs. Anna bluffed and walked closer. She stared at Lexi sharply.


    Lexi was on silent. He was busy suppressing his lust. Fortunately, he had not taken off the underwear that Jessica was wearing.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± Mrs. Anna asked kindly.


    ¡°My name Is Jessica,¡± the girl softly felt a little calm and secure due to the presence of Mrs. Anna.


    ¡°What did Lexi do to you?¡± Mrs. Anna said.


    ¡°He raped me¡± Jessica said with a shaky voice.


    ¡°Lexi, you¡¯re too outrageous! You could go to jail for this! You have to take responsibility! Or Mama will report you to the police!¡± Mrs. Anna threatened him. Lexi was just on silent.


    He turned to Jessica and hugged her. ¡°Calm down¡± Mrs. Anna rubbed Jessica¡¯s shoulder to make Jessica calm.


    ¡°You should marry Jessica because you¡¯ve taken away of Jessica most precious thing!¡± The mother was strict.


    Lexi felt guilty. One thing was for sure, he couldn¡¯t marry a woman he didn¡¯t love.


    To be continue¡­

 Chap 10

    MARRIAGE?


    Samuel Ricardo is the husband of Mrs. Anna and father of Alex. After receiving a call from his wife, he followed her to the vi. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± the man asked breaking the silence of the living room. He looked at everything in the room one by one. There were Alex, Jessica, and Mrs. Anna. They were sitting quietly busy with their respective thoughts. Obviously Alex couldn¡¯t doing something. He didn¡¯t like this kind of atmosphere.


    ¡°Look! Alex doesn¡¯t want to take responsibility! Your son won¡¯t marry Jessica,¡± Mrs. Anna told her husband even though she knew it was useless. Since Alex¡¯s first wife, Anita died, he had never wanted to hear the advice from not only his mother, but also his father.


    ¡°What am I responsible for? I¡¯ve spent a lot of money on my one night stand with that girl! After all, nowadays there are many girls out there who have that rtionship freely,¡± Alex said rxed without feeling the slightest guilt. He felt that he got entitled to what he didst night because he had spent a billion dors for it.


    ¡°It¡¯s not like that Alex! Who taught you? Mom and Dad don¡¯t want our future heir to Atmaja Group to be born of married by ident? And if you really don¡¯t want to marry Jessica, we will find a future husband for her!¡± Mrs. Anna said strictly. She read Jessica¡¯s biodata. Jessica is orphan and poor girl. Mrs. Anna didn¡¯t want Jessica to fall for the wrong man especially her son who had done bad things to the girl.


    ¡°Why are you just in silent, Alex?¡± Mrs. Anna insisted him. ¡°You should marry Jessica!¡± she crossed his arms in front of her chest, as a gesture of having decided that.


    ¡°Don¡¯t argue with me!¡± Mr. Samuel said casually every time his wife and son argued.


    ¡°Mommy will take Jessica home. Before you are ready to marry her and choose a dress for your wedding, Jessica will stay with me,¡± Mrs. Anna said. ¡°Please help Jessica to the car!¡± she motioned to the maid to lead Jessica out of the vi.


    Jessica got up from her seat and walked to the car in the led by the maid. In the living room there was only Mr. Samuel, Mrs. Anna, and Alex.


    ¡°You should marry her Alex!¡± his mother insisted. His eyelids widened with inteced eyebrows.


    ¡°No!¡± Alex rejected. He never thought about getting married again. Not with anyone he trusted, He thought that if he had failed, you didn¡¯t want to fail again.


    He was sure that his heart and feelings were only for Anita. Histe wife.


    ¡°Then you will let Jessica! If Mom is her right now, Mom would choose suicide. She abandoned by his parents and now being abused by a fucking man,¡± Mrs. Anna shook her head. ¡°Dad, it is better to you to persuade Alex to marry Jessica,¡± she added.


    ¡°Dad will call Kenzi to give Alex some advice!¡± Samuel didn¡¯t want to take it. Kenzi was the only one who could tame his son.


    ¡°Mom is going home now. And you, Alex, don¡¯t go home. You can¡¯t see Jessica until you¡¯re ready to marry her!¡± Mrs. Anna said and immediately left her son and husband.


    ¡°Daddy, you better to go home. I just need Kenzi. I don¡¯t need you, Dad,¡± Alex said.


    ¡°You should have tried to obey your Mom¡¯s wishes! She just wants a grandchild! Get married! If you don¡¯t want marry Jessica then you should immediately decide who you will marry. Anita is gone, Alex. You¡¯re 30 years old now. You are not young anymore. Think about it!¡± Mr. Samuel said before moving from his seat.


    * * *


    ¡°I have to go,¡± Kenzi said.


    ¡°Again?¡± his wife asked while squinting her eyes. Not only Sunday night, Kenzi also had to go in the day.


    ¡°Mr. Samuel asked me to see Alex, so I have to go now,¡± Kenzi said to his wife. It was still Sunday and he had to meet Alex soon even though it was a day off.


    ¡°I think allpanies have a day of. He¡¯s not a baby and you¡¯re not his daddy,¡± Vania grumbled and felt annoyed.


    ¡°Honey, this is my job, if I don¡¯t go now! There¡¯s a big problem waiting for me!¡± Kenzi changed his t-shirt and wore a suit quickly. He also tried to persuade his wife.


    ¡°Yes, my dear, I understand,¡± Vania said kissing her husband¡¯s right cheek.


    ¡°I will hurry home anyway at the end of the month. I will ask for leave to have time with you and with our daughter,¡± Kenzi kissed his wife on the forehead. He also kissed his sleeping daughter on the cheek.


    Kenzi left off his house. He immediately walked to the garage. He was sitting behind the wheel of his car and leaving the house to the vi where Alex was.


    Kenzi really felt sorry for Alex. No one knows about his illness except him, even Alex hid it from both parents. Not to mentioned the demands of his mother who wanted grandchildren.


    If Mrs. Anna knew Alex¡¯s situation, and Alex was also willing to open up with both parents, it might be Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna wouldn¡¯t force Alex to get married like this.


    Kenzi continued to drive the car at full speed, until he reached vi faster than usual.


    This man got out of the car and walked quickly to meet Alex who was waiting for him in the living room.


    ¡°Why are you already here?¡±Alex said while he saw Kenzi who suddenly walked closer. ¡°Supposedly, you spent Sunday on your children and wife, not obeying my dad ordered for you toe here!¡±Alex protests.


    ¡°This is my job. So, Mr. Alex, ording to Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel, let me not work on my day off!¡± Kenzi replied annoyed.


    ¡°What did my mother tell you?¡± Alex looked straight ahead and didn¡¯t even look at Kenzi.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    ¡°Mrs. Anna is holding Jessica responsible because you raped her, and I think that¡¯s the best thing because you must to take responsible,¡± Kenzi said. He rolled his eyes, sometimes he couldn¡¯t understand Alex¡¯s way of thinking.


    ¡°You said I raped her? No I didn¡¯t rape her. You know how much money I spent on the girl, a billion! I drop her off here and I think that¡¯s enough to pay for one night stand, so I slept with her!¡± Alex talked obviously. ¡°The women out there are lining up to sleep with me! And Jessica, she received a billion from me!¡± he spoke strictly.


    ¡°But Jessica is not that kind of woman, Sir. She¡¯s a good girl! Are you sure? Really, you just want to sleep one night with Jessica. Wasn¡¯t that the girl who cured your illness? Is this your chance to fulfill your parents¡¯ wishes, Sir? If she is not Jessica, who else can heal you? Are you sure you want to give up this chance? You know how many girls you meet and they couldn¡¯t heal your sadness,¡± Kenzi exined. For a long time, he was emotional talking to a greedy man likes Alex.


    ¡°Have you gone crazy?¡± Alex talked then shook his head at the Kenzi¡¯s words.


    ¡°I think you¡¯re the crazy one, Sir. This is your chance! Many girls you¡¯ve met and only Jessica can heal you. Are you sure you want to lose Jessica by not marrying her?¡± Kenzie talked resentfully. If Alex wasn¡¯t the boss, the shoes he was wearing would have floated over his head.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to get married without love!¡±Alex denied.


    To be continue¡­

 Chap 11

    OFFER


    There was a sky full of stars. Their light spread and decorated the darkness of the night. The full moon reigned being like the king of the night with its brightest light.


    Lexi was sitting, he had returned to Jakarta with Arsene that afternoon. Arsene went home, so Lexi did. He went to his apartment to prepare for tomorrow. On Monday, he had to be back to work.


    Lexi was waiting. He repeatedly looked at the screen of his phone. He was waiting a call from his parents who asked him to go home. Jessica was still in the main house. Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t meet the girl until he was ready to get married.


    It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to marry Jessica, but there was a sense of trauma and fear inside Lexi. He was very scared. He was afraid that it would happen again. When she saw histe wife, Anita had been lying stiff on the bathroom floor because she scratched her wrist. It was a terrible memory that he couldn¡¯t forget.


    ¡°Shit!¡±Lexi said.


    Jessica¡¯s face, soft fingers, smooth white skin, wavy hair, blushing red lips, long eyshes, sharp nose, and also that girl¡¯s good attitude. It was like the opium which kept dancing around on his mind. It wouldn¡¯t let go. Lexi clenched his hands. He grabbed the car keys then out of the apartment towards garage. He needed to see Jessica.


    He got behind the wheel and immediately drove his ck Ferrari towards the main house. What a wonderful mother who took  Jessica to be hostage so he could go home.


    * * *


    ¡°Jessica, you want to marry Lexi, right?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She told her to drink warm milk she had made.


    Jessica kept silent.


    ¡°Lexi is actually a good child and her heart is very warm. There was an incident that made him like this,¡± Mrs. Anna said. It was necessary to tell Jessica all about Lexi.


    ¡°What about Mr. Lexi, Ma¡¯am?¡± Jessica asked. She asked Mrs. Anna cause she didn¡¯t want make angry. She just respected Mrs. Anna.


    ¡°He used to love a woman very much, her name is Anita. They both got married. We thought it would be the beginning of a happy life for Lexi. But my guess was wrong. She was pregnant with someone else. She chose to kill herself on their first night,¡± Mrs. Anna told her. ¡°From that moment on, Lexi started to get untouchable and cold person. He also has being a mysterious person. Arsene is the only person he trusts¡± she added the story.


    Jessica listened, if it wasn¡¯t Mrs. Anna whose story she wouldn¡¯t have believed so easily. Lexi is more arrogant, wild, and emotional than looking like a sick person who needed to be pitied.


    ¡°Only you, Jessica, you are the first young women from all of his life. There were children of co-workers I had introduced to Lexi, but he never wanted to get closer to them. So, I hope you want to marry Lexi,¡± she persuaded her. She really wanted her son to get married, also wanted Lexi could be like his old self again.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like rude men like Mr. Lexi. I don¡¯t want to marry him. I have my own life to fight for. I don¡¯t want to marry him, even less tied to that crazy man. Just one night being next to him is excruciating, furthermore every night, ¡± Jessica spoke to herself.


    ¡°Jessica! You want to marry him, right?¡± Mrs. Anna persuaded with a hopeful look.


    ¡°Jessica I¡¯ll give you whatever you want, Dear. Home? Money? Education? You want to marry Lexi, right?¡± middle-aged woman asked her again. Jessica was the girl that Mrs. Anna only wished for Ricardo Group to have a bloodline. Doctor¡¯s verdict on Lexi¡¯s illness made her worried.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am, I have to go home. I think I should talk to Mrs. Rani about it, ¡± Jessica pretended. This was an opportunity for her to escape.


    ¡°Is she your mother?¡± Mrs. Anna didn¡¯t want to waste this chance. She would continue to get closer to Jessica, this was a chance for her to get grandchildren.


    ¡°¡±No Ma¡¯am, she¡¯s the mother in the orphanage. Please Ma¡¯am, let me go home,¡±Jessica asked, with teary eyes.


    ¡°Right now?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She was squinting her eyes, worried that Lexi would get angry if she found out Jessica wasn¡¯t home.


    ¡°Yes, Ma¡¯am,¡± Jessica said  full of hope.


    ¡°But you have toe back here again. okay?¡± she persuaded.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯lle back to this house,¡±Jessica answered reassuringly. After left out of this house and met with Mrs. Rani, she thought that she could escape as soon as possible.


    ¡°Good. Someone will drop you off and tonight he will pick you back up,¡± Mrs. Anna put her full trust in Jessica.


    Jessica nodded her head solemnly. Then, she immediately left the residence of the Atmadja family home and escorted by a driver who worked there.


    * * *


    Lexi stopped his car in front of the house. He descended quickly, then stepped wide and spurred his feet to enter the house.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Mom?¡± Lexi asked one of the maids. He couldn¡¯t wait to meet Jessica.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am is in her room, Sir!¡± the maid replied.


    Then, Lexi stepped on his feet to meet his mom.


    ¡°Mom?¡± he called her as he knocked on the door.


    ¡°Hold on!¡± there was a sound from inside. The next minute, he saw his mom opened the door.


    ¡°Where is Jessica?¡± Lexi, asked with a sour look on his face.


    ¡°Jessica is not here, she is meeting one of the caretakers at the orphanage. What¡¯s wrong with that?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She guessed Lexi wasing, but not too soon.


    ¡°It¡¯s Jessica¡¯s phone left behind,¡± Lexi said. He was hiding the real reason and using Jessica¡¯s phone as an excuse.


    ¡°¡±Let me take it. She¡¯ll be back tonight,¡± his mom offered.


    ¡°No, Mom. I¡¯ll give it to her by myself,¡± Lexi turned around and wanted to leave immediately.


    ¡°Wait! Where are you going? You can¡¯t leave before choosing your wedding dress!¡± Mrs. Anna insisted. ¡°Otherwise, you also have to determine the wedding invitation card,¡± she added then followed her son.


    However, Lexi didn¡¯t hear it and passed her by. This man got back into the car. There was no other destination except the orphanage. This was a chance for him to meet with Jessica.


    Lexi kept stepping on the gas pedal, drove his car at full speed. His mind was filled with Jessica, Jessica, and Jessica.


    Lexi arrived at the orphanage. Before going down, he saw his self in front of the rearview mirror, tidying up his hair and the shirt he was wearing. Then, he just got out of the car. Since it was already dusk, the courtyard and porch of the orphanage looked quiet.


    Lexi knocked on the door expecting Jessica to open it.


    ¡°Hold on!¡± Mrs. Rani came out and opened the door for him.


    ¡°Lexi, pleasee in,¡± Mrs. Rani was surprised to see Lexi¡¯s presence.


    Lexi entered the house.


    ¡°Please sit down,¡± this woman was so happy with Lexi¡¯s presence. The man who had helped her yesterday, donated one billion of money, so that the orphanage would not be taken over by Mr. Kasim.


    ¡°I want to meet Jessica. She already works at my ce. My mom is looking for her,¡± Lexi told to Mrs. Rani. He always kept his personality to be good.


    ¡°Wait a minute, let me summon Jessica,¡± Mrs. Rani said. She couldn¡¯t resist Lexi¡¯s request. She felt bad if didn¡¯t do that cause Lexi helped him.


    Not long after that, Mrs. Rani came out with Jessica.


    ¡°Jessica, my mom told me to pick you up!,¡±Lexi looked so impatient.


    Mrs. Rani asked permission to go inside to take a drink to Lexi.  In room, there were only Lexi and Jessica.


    ¡°Come with me, Jessica. You- you can¡¯t get away from me,¡± Lexi whispered emphatically.


    ¡°Yes, I will follow you, Sir. But not now, Mrs. Anna who gives time until tomorrow,¡±Jessica said, she still had to take time until she could escape.


    ¡°Good. Tomorrow I¡¯ll pick you up by myself. Remember, don¡¯t you dare lie to me. And don¡¯t you dare to run away¡± Lexi threatened. He sat closer and identallynded a kiss on Jessica¡¯s lips before Mrs. Rani came out to meet him.


    * * *


    It was going to bete night. Instead of getting tired and sleep, Lexi was increasingly unable to control his self. His heart and brain had been linked to Jessica. The girl didn¡¯t want to get out of his head.


    Lexi tried to close his eyes many times, but he couldn¡¯t sleep. He wanted this night to end soon then met Jessica again. Not because he fell in love with Jessica, but only that girl who could turn him on.


    His desire had never dies when there was Jessica. Even his quick kiss in the orphanage living room earlier, still so imprinted on Lexi¡¯s lips. He bit his lower lip several times and remembered his kiss with Jessica.


    Lexi thought of everything. He decided to contract a marriage with Jessica for one year so that he would really know that he was cured of the disease. He also hoped to recover from his trauma soon.


    In the past, Lexi had wanted to get married only once in his life to the woman she loved. However, fate said otherwise, because his wife had been gone. Now, he decided to marry Jessica with a marriage contract. So, he was ready if Jessica at any time would be able to get away from him at any time.


    Lexi who hadn¡¯t been able to sleep tries to get out of him room. Unexpectedly, it turned out that the father hadn¡¯t fallen asleep either. The middle-aged man was reading a book in the living room.


    ¡°Daddy is not asleep?¡± Lexi asked as he walked closer and sat down in front of his father.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t slept either, what are you thinking?¡± his father asked back.


    ¡°Nope,¡±Lexi lied.


    ¡°Come closer, there¡¯s something papa wants to confirm to you!¡± Mr. Hardy asked, closing the book he was reading, chose to focus on talking to Lexi. It was not easy to talk to his son. Lexi, almost 30 years old, but sometimes he is childish.


    ¡°What?¡±Lexi asked. His father¡¯s eyes looked different. There was seriousness there.


    ¡°Mom and Dad know what you¡¯ve been hiding all this time. My mom and dad know that because of you. Sam is your mom¡¯s best friend!¡± Mr. Hardy told the story.


    Lexi was on silent, Doctor Sham is the doctor he consulted about his sexual illness. He had never thought that doctor is a friend of his mother.


    Mr. Hardy, stared deeply at his son. ¡°Jessica isn¡¯t it a chance for you to get a baby? Or are you going to leave your d useless? Mom and I want grandchildren. Ricardo¡¯s family needs an heir. There¡¯s nothing wrong with you marrying Jessica,¡± he insisted on holding back his anger. If he¡¯s emotional, then Lexi would be more emotional.


    Lexy was still silent, didn¡¯t react at all. It was as if he hadn¡¯t listened his father.


    ¡°What¡¯s your problem? Why did you refuse to marry Jessica?¡± his father asked again. In this five years,  Lexi became a different person. He had never opened to things that he thought were personal. He never told his mom and dad. That was how Lexi became a closed person since his first wife died.


    On silence.


    ¡°Jessica is not the daughter of a rich man, she is not highly educated, and we also don¡¯t know the background of her parents. In my opinion, Jessica is a good girl, for the physique she is also not ugly. Although not as beautiful as the models or your ex-girlfriend, Jessica also can¡¯t be said to be ugly, then what makes you continue to firmly don¡¯t want to marry Jessica?¡± his father asked. His father just wanted to know the truth about Lexi.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°I  ¡­ I ¡­ I don¡¯t love her,¡± Lexi said slowly. He showed earnestness in his tone.


    ¡°So, how do you love? Yourte wife? Your best friend Azura who is currently busy touring the world? or Cassandra the model whost dated you? Who do you love? It¡¯s useless to love a woman if that person can¡¯t make you desire, the same you will not get Lexi¡¯s baby. Why are you so selfish? Now that¡¯s the most important thing you recover from your illness is the wife who can give a baby to the heir of Ricardo Group. You¡¯re 30 years old. What are you waiting for?¡± the middle-aged man asked slowly. If it wasn¡¯t for the night, Mr. Hardy might have screamed.


    Lexi couldn¡¯t say anything. He was on silent and thought about what his father had just said. It was also true.


    ¡°You think this is also an advantage for Jessica? No, you¡¯ve raped her, Lexi. Will the 30-year-old Ricardo Group¡¯s sole heir run away from his responsibilities? Any amount of money will not be able to erase the wound in Jessica¡¯s heart. She¡¯s a poor girl since childhood. She was thrown away by her parents and you also took away her honor by force Lexi. Do you still have the heart to let her live alone? She works to support herself. Open your eyes Lexi. Mom and Dad didn¡¯t teach you that,¡± Mr. Hardy said with furious. He could provoke Lexi¡¯s emotion.


    ¡°Then, what should I do? Okay, I¡¯ll do whatever you want, but I can¡¯t if I make Jessica to be my wife. I can¡¯t!¡± Lexi said while he saw the father looks angry.


    ¡°It¡¯s strange! Then you want to fuck her without marital status?¡± Mr. Hardy took a deep breath. He didn¡¯t understand Lexi¡¯s point of view.


    ¡°Marriage contract, one year,¡± Lexi offered. He smiled, as if he got the brilliant idea.


    ¡°Whatever you want. I just want you to marry Jessica,¡± Mr. Hardy left Lexi. He still couldn¡¯t understand his son¡¯s thoughts.


    All night Lexi couldn¡¯t sleep. The conversation with his father didn¡¯t give any answer to his empty heart. He should ask Jessica to marry him. Yes, at least by getting married, the girl couldn¡¯t run away anywhere.


    * * *


    At 07. 00 morning, Lexi left the residence of her parents¡¯ house. All the job this morning, he left to Arsene.


    Lexi got behind the wheel of his Ferrari, running his four-wheeled vehicle at full speed.


    He arrived at the orphanage. The car stopped in front of the gate of this modest building, where Jessica lived.


    Later, Lexi got out of the car with the intention of meeting Jessica then would take her back.


    In front of the door, Lexi knocked on it loudly, out of impatience.


    ¡°Jessica, Mrs. Rani, please open the door,¡± Lexi shouted and knocked on the door.


    The door was opened. Mrs. Rani stood in front of Lexi with an expression of wonder.


    ¡°Where is Jessica?¡± Lexi asked impatiently.


    ¡°Jessica is still in her room!¡±Mrs. Rani said. As usual in the morning she would be in the room or in the kitchen. However, because she told that she was sick, Mrs. Rani was very sure that Jessica was in her room.


    ¡°Can I see her?¡± Lexi asked showing kind with a warm smile.


    ¡°Wait a minute, I¡¯ll call her,¡± Mrs. Rani said that she felt bad if she refused Lexi¡¯s request.


    Lexi waited and tried to be patient. About ten minutester, Rani came back to see him.


    ¡°Lexi. Sorry, I¡¯ve been looking for Jessica but she¡¯s nowhere!¡± Mrs. Rani said. Her expression looked very worried.


    Lexi got up from her seat and immediately called Ronald.


    ¡°Hello!¡± Ronald answered.


    ¡°Find Jessica and bring her to me!¡±


    ¡°Now?¡± Ronald asked.


    ¡°Now!¡±


    To be continue¡­

 Chap 12

    RUN AWAY


    Jessica decided to go to Chelsea¡¯s house. Jessica¡¯s two closest friends are Chelsea and Beryl. Because Beryl was in Singapore for her college registration, Jessica chose to go to Chelsea¡¯s house.


    ¡°So, you ran away because you didn¡¯t want to marry him?¡± Chelsea asked after she heard the story from Jessica. She poured a ss of orange juice. She also put ice cubes into it. She made her friend¡¯s favorite drink.


    ¡°No, you know, I still have a lot of desires that I haven¡¯t had time to strive for,¡± Jessica looked ahead with a look of despair.


    ¡°How much money do you need to return that crazy man?!¡± Chelsea called Lexi with the name that Jessica told her.


    ¡°So much, I also don¡¯t know if I can return it in how long,¡± said Jessica.


    It was no secret that Chelsea¡¯s foster parents were wealthy people, her father worked in argepany. Jessica also knew it. Even until now Mr. Arman, a person who always donated at the Kasih Bunda orphanage.


    ¡°How much is it?¡± Chelsea asked. She could understand what Jessica was feeling.


    ¡°One billion,¡± the girl replied.


    ¡°Okay, after dad gets home from work I¡¯ll talk to him,¡± Chelsea said. He was sure that his father would give Jessica a loan. ¡°Wait, is he so ugly that you don¡¯t want to marry him? Or is he so old? You said he is a widower, right?¡± Chelsea was really curious about the man Jessica was talking about.


    ¡°He¡¯s not ugly but creepy, maybe he¡¯s old. I don¡¯t want to meet again with him. I don¡¯t wanna marry him,¡± Jessica replied, her eyes sharpening in memory of the terrible night with Lexi.


    ¡°Creepy? Did something happen between you two?¡± Chelsea asked curiously. Something must had happened when two adults were in the same room all night. It was impossible for them just on silent, furthermore Jessica said she had spent all night with a crazy widower.


    Jessica chose not to answer. She couldn¡¯t tell that night to Chelsea. If she wanted to talk, it might beter. She wanted to fix her problems with Lexi first.


    ¡°When is your father back home?¡±Jessica asked to diverting attention.


    ¡°Soon, he has arrived home usually before five o¡¯clock in the afternoon,¡± Chelsea replied. ¡°Drink this first,¡± she added.


    Jessica saw a ss of orange juice that Chelsea gave her, then she drank it.


    The sound of a car stopped in the garage, it must be Mr. Arman.


    ¡°That¡¯s my dad, let¡¯s wait a while after my dad finishes his bathing and then we talk about your problem,¡±Chelsea said.


    ¡°Okay,¡±Jessica nodded her head.


    * * *


    Arman Wijatmiko and Yeni Martina are Chelsea¡¯s adoptive parents. Since a long time ago, after adopting Chelsea as an adopted child, this couple still came to the orphanage. They also donated to that orphanage every month.


    Mr. Arman, working in argepany served as financial manager. With his wife, Mr. Arman was sitting in the living room.


    (sound of the door opened)


    Jessica and Chelsea opened Chelsea¡¯s bedroom door. They left out of the room. They walked toward Chelsea¡¯s parents.


    ¡°Oh you are here, Jessica¡± Mrs. Yeni said. Jessica and Chelsea¡¯s mother shook hands.


    ¡± I¡¯ve been busy working, not like before when I was in school, so I rarelye here,¡± Jessica said. She also shook Mr. Arman hand who sat next to his wife.


    Chelsea and Jessica sat opposite them. Chelsea conveyed Jessica¡¯s desire to borrow money.


    ¡°So, if Jessica doesn¡¯t pay off the money soon, Jessica has to marry the widower, Dad¡± Chelsea ended the story.


    ¡°Is that true, Jessica?¡± Mr. Arman asked to make sure of that. He always donated in Kasih Bunda orphanage, but he didn¡¯t know if there was a big problem they facedtely.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica replied, nodding her head.


    ¡°Okay, I got it. I¡¯ll try to get some money tonight.¡± Mr. Arman said. He knew Jessica. Repeatedly he applied to adoption her, but Jessica always refused him.


    ¡°Thank you in advance,¡± Jessica was very grateful cause Mr. Arman wanted to give her a loan.


    ¡°Thanks, Dad¡± Chelsea said. She also invited Jessica to sit on the porch of the house.


    The twilight atmosphere with the orange sky was so beautiful. Jessica, who was relieved, could enjoy that beauty sky. Her two eyes looked to the sky with the sun beginning to set.


    ¡°Jessica, if that crazy man gave one billion for free, is not he a rich man?¡± Chelsea looked up, realizing the day was getting dark. Over time, she became increasingly curious about the figure of a crazy man who was meant by his best friend.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care that he is rich, I don¡¯t want to marry anyone yet, furthermore that crazy guy.¡± Every time she remembered the man who took away her honor, Jessica clenched her hands angrily.


    Chelsea nodded, she also didn¡¯t want to get married at the age of 18, furthermore with a 30-year-old widower. Like her life was filled with nightmares.


    ¡°I still have to work and raise money, after that I will look for where my parents are. I want the Kasih Bunda orphanage to stand firm. One day my parents wille and find me. They¡¯ll find me easily,¡± Jessica said. Although not remembering the visual appearance of both parents, Jessica always thought positively. She was sure that she would meet her parents one day.


    ¡°I understand, Jess. Wait a minute, I have Beryl¡¯s gift for you,¡± the girl got up from her seat then immediately went into the room.


    Jessica waited while looking the darkening sky. There was a light that decorates the night, the sea of stars with the king of the night. The stars was twinkling that night.


    ¡°This,¡± Chelsea said as she held out a small silver box that Beryl left for Jessica.


    Jessica received the small box. When she started to open it, there was a car that suddenly stopped in the yard.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    Both Jessica and Chelsea were fixated on the car, who woulde and visit in this night.


    Two mans walked towards Jessica and Chelsea.


    Chelsea¡¯s two eyeballs looked the man who walked first. He looked established and handsome. She was mesmerized.


    ¡°Jess, look, how handsome he is,¡± Chelsea whispered in Jessica¡¯s ear.


    The girl didn¡¯t respond to her friend¡¯s words. He looked with anger on the man who was currently walking towards her.


    * * *


    In the afternoon when he went looking for Jessica, Lexi returned to see Mrs. Rani. He was desperate and didn¡¯t know where else to find Jessica.


    ¡°Mrs. Rani, it is about where else I have to find Jessica. I¡¯ve been looking for her, but I can¡¯t find her. My mom has asked and hopes to meet Jessica soon,¡± Lexi said politely. He didn¡¯t want Mrs. Rani to think badly of him.


    ¡°Most likely Jessica went to her friend¡¯s house if not to Chelsea¡¯s house, she must have gone to Beryl¡¯s House,¡± Mrs. Rani answered.


    ¡°Can you give me their addresses?¡±


    ¡°Hold on, Lexi, I¡¯ll give you their addresses,¡± Mrs. Rani said. She gave him a piece of paper with two home addresses written on it. Beryl¡¯s home address and Chelsea¡¯s home address.


    ¡°Thank you so much, I¡¯ll find for Jessica right now,¡± Lexi said politely taking a piece of paper from Mrs. Rani.


    ¡°Dear Lexi, I hope to see Jesselyn soon so she can work again on your ce.¡± Mrs. Rani, who didn¡¯t know the problem, really wanted Lexi to meet Jessica immediately.


    ¡°Yeah,¡± Lexi and Ronald back in the car.


    ¡°Where are we going, Sir?¡± Ronald asked. There were two addresses that Mrs. Rani gave but he didn¡¯t know those ces yet.


    ¡°It¡¯s already evening, let¡¯s go to Chelsea¡¯s house first, I think Jessica is there,¡± Lexi replied very confidently.


    ¡°Yes Sir.¡± Ronald immediately drove his car away from the orphanage to Chelsea¡¯s residence ording to the address on the piece of paper given by Mrs. Rani.


    Along the way Lexi started to get upset. He was starting to get annoyed with Jessica, who was disappointing him. He was being disappointed by Jessica who dared to run away from him. After this, Lexi would show the girl how much power he had so that Jessica couldn¡¯t dare to run away again.


    After twenty minutes, Lexi arrived at Chelsea¡¯s home residence. Ronald stopped the car, in front of the gate. Then he went inside because of the unlocked gate. Together with Lexi who walked first, Ronald continued to follow behind him.


    Two people were seen on the porch was shocking. From a distance, Lexi could see Jessica there. Lexi seemed to have a strong feeling to know the whereabouts of the girl.


    Lexi stopped right in front of the girl he had been looking for non-stop since this morning.


    ¡°Jessica, you have toe home with me. Let¡¯s go home now or I¡¯ll force you to go home!¡± Lexi forced Jessica.


    ¡°Who is that man? Why does he know you?¡± Chelsea was standing right behind Jessica.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want. I already have a billion dors to repay the debt to you,¡± Jessica rejected. ¡°Isn¡¯t that right, Chelsea? Mr. Arman, his father, wants to lend me a billion dors and I will pay off the debt to you right now,¡± Jessica answered with full of confidence and a loud voice.


    Lexi was silent. He still had a lot of ways to trap Jessica, to keep her with him. However, if Jessica really had that one billion dors, he didn¡¯t know how to made her obey.


    ¡°Chelsea, let¡¯s get your father, let him talk to Mr. Lexi that he has one billion and will pay it soon. Mr. Arman said that tomorrow he will bring that one billion dors,¡± Jessica said, her confidence slowly got down.


    ¡°Jessica, is it true that you rejected this handsome man? He wants to marry you. Look at him, so handsome and charismatic. Even though he¡¯s a widower, I don¡¯t deny that he is widower, he is so cool,¡± Chelsea whispered in her best friend¡¯s ear. She immediately understood if the man in front of her, was the man told by Jessica.


    ¡°Chelsea, hurry up! Get Mr. Arman right now!¡± Jessica started to get angry with Chelsea who couldn¡¯t be serious. She didn¡¯t know how serious this is.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll call my dad,¡± Chelsea stole a nce at Lexi.


    Then, Chelsea went into the house to see her father.


    ¡°Dad, the man who lent Jessica the money came here to take Jessica back to work at his ce. I want to talk to him and convince him that I want to give him a billion dors tomorrow¡±¡± Chelsea said, referring to what happened on her front porch.


    ¡°Did hee to this house?¡± her dad asked.


    ¡°Yups, that person is already outside and is negotiating with Jessica,¡± Chelsea reached out impatiently to take her father out with her.


    ¡°Looks like that guy was so stubborn to the point of looking for Jessica here!¡± the man said. ¡°I will talk to him.¡± Along with his father, Chelsea went out to meet Om who had loaned Jessica one billion.


    Seeing the arrival of Mr. Arman, Jessica felt victorious. He looked up and smiled proudly at his friend¡¯s father. She convinced that Mr. Arman liked the angel who would help her out of this problem.


    ¡°This is Mr. Arman who will lend one billion money to return your money,¡± Jessica said.


    Mr. Arman didn¡¯t respond to Jessica¡¯s words, but he was fixated on seeing Lexi who came to his house. He moved towards Lexi. ¡°You came to this house it¡¯s an honor for me, you want toe here,¡± Mr. Arman said to Lexi..


    Either Jessica or Chelsea was being stone. They couldn¡¯t believe what Mr. Arman just said.


    ¡°Jessica, Chelsea, so Mr. Lexi is the owner of thepany where Daddy works¡± Mr. Arman told them.


    ¡°What?¡± Chelsea and Jessica startled at the same time.


    To be continue..

 Chap 13

    IS IT MY FAULT?


    A ck Ferrari car driving at medium speed cut through the city streets. Ronald, the driver was focused on running the car. He didn¡¯t care about the conflicts and the cold war going on in the back seat.


    Jessica sped her hands. She looked down and didn¡¯t dare to look to the right, where Lexi was sitting and stared at her. Sometimes, the girl looked out the ss observing the crowded street.


    ¡°You¡¯re wrong to think of Arman as a God who will help you get away from me Jessica,¡± Lexi began the conversation. He stared intently at Jessica. It was just sitting next to him, made him already very desiring.


    ¡°Since childhood, I considered Mr. Arman a very rich man because he worked in argepany, and now I met the owner of thatpany,¡± Jessica said tly. She nced at him. Although for a moment, her eyes and Lexi¡¯s eyes met.


    ¡°Let¡¯s make a deal, Jessica,¡± Lexi offered, not once he took her eyes off Jessica¡¯s face.


    ¡°Make a deal?¡± this time Jessica dared to raise her head, looking at him.


    ¡°Yes, marriage contract with me, will you?¡± Lexi offered. At least with marriage he could be with Jessica. He got entitle to his rights as a husband.


    ¡°I¡¯ll think about it, Sir,¡± Jessica answeried. She wanted only to get away from Lexi, not get married. It would make her life tied to that man.


    ¡°Where are we going, Sir?¡± Ronald asked, interrupting the conversation.


    ¡°To the main house,¡± Lexi answered. This time he wouldn¡¯t take Jessica away from her parents. ¡°Turn off the lights, Ronald!¡± he ordered then.


    The next five seconds the lights in the back seat of the car turned off.


    In the dark, Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s waist to get closer. The next moment, hended a kiss on the girl, with long and deep.


    ¡°No!¡±Jessica¡¯s screamed and pushed Lexi¡¯s body hard.


    ¡°How strong you are ¡± Lexi whispered and kissed Jessica¡¯s lips


    ¡°Marry me Jessica!¡± ask Lexi again before the car gets home.


    Jessica didn¡¯t answer, she just refused. Sure if Lexi married him not for love, but he only wanted her body and gave his lust to her, no more than that.


    ***


    ¡°You two have arrived,¡± Mrs. Anna said. ¡°Sit down, we have dinner together!¡±


    Lexi sat next to his dad while Jessica sat next to Mrs. Anna. She felt a littlefortable next to her.


    Later, Mrs. Anna, Mr. Samuel, Lexi, and Jessica started to get busy with the foods on their tes.


    Jessica had to chew and swallowed her food, still looking for ideas to escape of Lexi and her family.


    ¡°Jessica, eat it more,¡± Mrs. Anna said.


    ¡± Yes, Ma¡¯am, ¡± Jessica replied.


    ¡°Where have you been all day?¡± Mrs. Anna asked her. She knew Jessica had run away. However, she wanted to hear the answer from the girl¡¯s mouth.


    ¡°I met my friend,¡± Jessica answered shortly.


    Seeing that Lexi and her father had finished eating, Mrs. Anna asked the two to leave the dining table. She just wanted to talk to Jessica. She wanted to persuade her to stay here to marry Lexi.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am, may I take a sleep?¡± Jessica asked. She knew that Mrs. Anna woulde back to persuade her to marry Lexi.


    ¡°We need to talk to Jessica,¡± the woman persuaded with a friendly voice and a warm look in the eyes.


    Jessica turned her head, preparing to hear what Mrs. Anna wanted to say.


    ¡°Marry Lexi, you will be Ricardo¡¯s family, and I will help you to find your family. How?¡± Mrs. Anna was able to talk to Mrs. Rani then found out Jessica¡¯s true desire. This girl was still waiting for the arrival of her parents who left her in the Kasih Bunda orphanage.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am I¡¯m so tired, can we talkter?¡± Jessica asked once more. She is not ready for marriage.


    ¡°Okay, Jess,¡± she understood.


    ¡°Come with me, a maid will lead you to a room that Lexi can¡¯t reach,¡± she told, didn¡¯t want Lexi to do that again.


    Together with a maid, Mrs. Anna led Jessica to a room on the ground floor, close to the back garden, arge room with windows overlooking the pool.


    ¡°You¡¯ll be safe here Jessica, Lexi will not be able to enter,¡± Mrs. Anna said, saw the faint smile on the young girl¡¯s lips.


    Without answering, Jessica closed the door. She didn¡¯t forget to lock the door then walked to the bed.


    Sitting on the edge of the bed, she opened the bag to take the box Beryl had given her.


    The box contained a ne with a pendant. There was a strip of light blue paper located at the bottom. Jessica unfolded the paper, which likely a letter from Beryl written on it.


    ¡ª


    From : Beryl.


    To : Jessica


    Jessica your WhatsApp number wasn¡¯t active, so I¡¯m forced to leave this to Chelsea.


    Take care of these nes and pendants. I¡¯lle when I had done studying. You know this heart of mine, only you own it.


    Big love,


    Beryl.


    ¡ª


    Jessica read the letter. It was no secret. She and Chelsea already knew that Beryl had liked Jessica for a long time.


    Not that Jessica wasn¡¯t happy to get that letter from Beryl, there were more important things right now, it was to get a billion dors and got away from Lexi and all the members of Ricardo¡¯s family as soon as possible.


    * * *


    ¡°Lexi, if you still don¡¯t want to marry Jessica mom and dad will introduce her to another man who is certainly better than you,¡± Mrs Anna threatened, she joined her husband and son who were sitting in the family room.


    ¡°Who said I don¡¯t want to marry her? I want to marry Jessica. I¡¯m willing to make her a wife. Jessica will be the daughter-inw of the Ricardo family as you wish,¡± Lexi said. He didn¡¯t know that he was offering a contract marriage to Jessica, his parents wouldn¡¯t agree defly.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I hear wrong? Is that true?¡± Mr. Samuel shocked. Lexi¡¯s statement just now, was much different from what he saidst night.


    ¡°I will marry Jessica as long as our marriage is not made public before we are both ready. This is not for me, but for Jessica,¡± Lexi begged starting to lead both parents into the plot of his n.


    ¡°Is Jessica ready to marry you?¡± Mr. Smith was not sure. What girl would want to be with a man who had taken away her honor by forced.


    ¡°That¡¯s why I talked to her, obviously you will help Jessica stay married to Lexi,¡± Jessica¡¯s only wish was for Ricardo Group to have an heir.


    Lexi smiled. ¡°Good night, I¡¯m going to bed now!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Good night,¡± his mother muttered. She didn¡¯t usually see Lexi sleeping in this house. This was the first time she had seen his son fast asleep before nine o¡¯clock.


    Now there was only Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna in the living room.


    ¡°Do you think this n will work? Lexi¡¯s gonna marry Jessica and we¡¯re gonna have a grandchild soon, right?¡± Mr. Samuel asked. In his little heart, he also sincerely hoped that Lexi would soon get married and have grandchildren.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t know, dear, but for now Jessica is our only hope,¡± the woman said.


    ***


    (the sound of door opened)


    The bathroom door opened. Jessica stepped out while tied her towel pajamas.


    Jessica was shocked when she saw Lexi already sitting on the edge of the bed, already waiting for her. His gaze teased with a lust face¡¯s expression. The top two buttons of his shirt was open, revealing part of his chest.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Jessica asked him.


    ¡°Do you think you can get away from me, Jess? No, you can¡¯t. When you¡¯re in a different ce I can look for you, especially when you¡¯re in my house, I¡¯ll easily find you,¡± Lexi answered. The look in his eyes and the smile of his lips were more already taking to a grin to pounce on his prey. Jessica who had took a shower, her wet hair and her scent made his desire on top.


    ¡°Get out of my room, or I¡¯ll scream!¡± Jessica threatened as she moved backwards avoiding Lexi, who moved and walked towards her.


    Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s body, leading her towards the top of the bed.


    ¡°Sir, stop it!¡± Jessica¡¯s screeched, tried to stop Lexi who was overwhelmed with lust.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that easy Jessica,¡± Lexi answered. The fingers of his right hand moved nimbly to open the shirt button, without intending to release Jessica.


    ¡°Sir, we can¡¯t do it,¡±Jessica didn¡¯t want to give up.


    ¡°Who says we can¡¯t?!¡±


    ¡°This rtionship can only be done by husband and wife!¡±


    ¡°Then let¡¯s marry me Jessica,¡± Lexi offered.


    ¡°No!¡± the girl pushed him.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    ¡°So what do you want?¡± Lexi was upset. ¡°You don¡¯t want to serve me and you don¡¯t want to marry me either. What do you really want Jessica!¡± Lexi got up and turned her back on the girl.


    The man always felt guilty when he saw Jessica crying over it.


    ¡°What¡¯s my fault, sir? what¡¯s my fault that you want me so bad?¡± Jessica asked in between sobs.


    ¡°Your body, I feel attracted just by imagining you Jess. When I look and touch, I can¡¯t help. I want to spend the night with you,¡± Lexi looked back.


    Jessica crossed her arms in front of her chest, only slow sobs were heard.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to love me because I won¡¯t give my love for you either, we just need to get married until I get well, after that you can be free, how?¡± Lexi¡¯s offered, trying to unlock his secret.


    To be continue¡­

 Chap 14

    A RUDE MAN


    ¡°Mr. Lexi, doesn¡¯t that mean you always take what you want towards me? I am also human, even what you have forcibly taken from me is priceless, it cannot be reced with your one billion!¡± Jessica answered in between sobs.


    ¡°What did you say Jessica?¡± Lexi heard Jessica¡¯s answer. He felt guilty, slowly his lust disappeared.


    ¡°I told you, sir, it can¡¯t be reced with anything!¡± Jessica took her head up as if against Lexi who had always humiliated her.


    Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s arm, pulling it roughly, to very close. ¡°Listen to me, I will never let you go. To the end of the world or to hell, I assure you. I¡¯ll get you again Jessica! You¡¯re mine!¡± Lexi firmly gripped Jessica¡¯s arm stronger than ever.


    ¡°Oh, it hurts!¡± Jessica screamed. ¡°Please let go,¡± Jessica whispered, trying to get out of Lexi¡¯s hand.


    Seeing Jessica in pain, Lexi immediately let his hands go off from Jessica.


    Jessica gently rubbed Lexi¡¯s finger marks, trying to ease the pain.


    She looked to the left. On the desk, there were pieces of fruit along with the knife. Jessica grabbed the knife. ¡°I¨C I- I¡¯d rather die than live with a crazy man like you!¡± Jessica was threatening while holding a knife to her left chest.


    Seeing what Jessica was doing, Lexi gasped. He got up and tried closer to Jessica.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be stupid, Jess!¡± Lexi persuaded to walk up to the girl. He would grab the knife from Jessica¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Don¡¯te any closer, or soon this knife will drive me to hell!¡± Jessica was desperate. She¡¯s the victim, but Lexi intimidated and cornered her. She had no choice in her own life path.


    ¡°Let it go of Jessica!¡± Lexi shouted. Looking at the knife and Jessica¡¯s towel opened of her body, it reminded Lexi of that dark night. The night where Lexi found histe wife who had been stretched stiff in the bathtub.


    Lexi¡¯s was breathing hardly, the shadow of the night shed through his mind. Jessica who kept threatening him, she wanted to kill herself.


    Without thinking, Lexi, who didn¡¯t want the bad thing to happen again, tried to forcefully snatch the knife from Jessica¡¯s hand


    And..


    The knife identally stabbed into Lexi¡¯s stomach cause Lexi was pulling with all its might the knife from Jessica¡¯s hand.


    Blood came out of his stomach. Fresh blood soaked Lexi¡¯s blue shirt. The man bit his lip in pain.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi!¡± Jessica shouted. She was shocked because she didn¡¯t expect the knife to hurt Lexi¡¯s body. She was being closer and grabbed Lexi¡¯s body which almost fell.


    A moment before being unconscious, Lexi smiled towards Jessica. Only he knew what that smile meant.


    * * *.


    Jessica, Mrs. Anna, and Mr. Samuel were sitting in front of surgery room. Lexi was still in there. It had been about thirty minutes that the man was inside.


    Jessica¡¯s hands are tied, still full of bloodstains. She was worried that something would happen to Lexi.


    ¡°Jessica, what really happened?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She wasn¡¯t sure if Jessica was trying to hurt Lexi. It was doubtful that Lexi hurt himself.


    Jessica was silent. She was scared.


    ¡°Tell me, take it easy I won¡¯t scold you!¡± She persuade her again. She took Jessica¡¯s hand and reassured her.


    ¡°Earlier, Mr. Lexi tried to take the knife from me Ma¡¯am, then the knife injured it,¡± Jessica answered. ¡°Madam, I really didn¡¯t mean to,¡± Jessica regretted with tears in her eyes.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to cry, that¡¯s okay, Lexi will be fine. The doctor said, the wound is not too deep,¡± Mrs. Anna tried to make her not to cry anymore. Seeing the situation in the room earlier, Jessica who was still wearing towel pajamas and Lexi in a shirt with all the buttons opened, it was predictable what happened before Lexi was stabbed by a knife.


    Jessica still felt guilty.


    ¡°Now you go home first Jessica, let me and my husband wait for Lexi, you have to rest. Also you have to wipe off that blood stain on your hands, ¡± Mrs. Anna persuaded. She wiped the tears slowly from the corners of Jessica¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°No Ma¡¯am, let me stay here. At least, after the surgery is over and I make sure Mr. Lexi is okay,¡± Jessica was begging.


    ¡°Well, now you change clothes and clean yourself,¡± Mrs. Anna said, she couldn¡¯t bear to see Jessica who was still covered in blood.


    ¡°Okay, Ma¡¯am.¡± Jessica grabbed her change of clothes, then went to the toilet.


    In the waiting room, there were only Mr. Samuel and his wife. They still anxiously waiting for their son who was still in the surgery room.


    ¡°Is that our fault? We want grandchildren too much and forced Jessica to marry Lexi who was sick,¡± Mr. Samuel said. ording to Dr. Syam, Lexi¡¯s illness caused excessive anxiety disorders.


    ¡°I think so, but we can¡¯t just sit around and watch Lexi sleep with Jessica before marriage,¡± Mrs. Anna closed her eyes. She¡¯s starting to give up about what was going on before.


    Mrs. Anna close her face with her hands. She held back her tears. Remembering Lexi¡¯s situation, she felt sad, but she also couldn¡¯t keep quiet. She still had to persuade Jessica to marry his son, so that the Ricardo family had heir.


    Mr. Samuel¡¯s right hand grabbed the shoulder of the wife who was crying.


    Jessica¡¯s footsteps was being closer. Mrs. Anna immediately wiped away her tears. She didn¡¯t want to look weak in front of her.


    ¡°Jessica, you two need to go home. I had contacted Arsene and Ronald who will apany me to take care of Lexi,¡± Mr. Samuel told them.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go home Jessica,¡± Mrs. Anna said, extending her hand.


    ¡°No Ma¡¯am, I will go home after making sure Mr. Lexi is sober. I will feel very guilty if I go home without make sure Mr. Lexi¡¯s condition,¡± Jessica exined.


    ¡°Well, then let me and my wife go home, Jessica, you¡¯re here with Arsene and Ronald,¡±


    ¡°Okay, Sir!¡± Jessica answered.


    An hourter.


    Lexi¡¯s been moved to VVIP room. There Arsene and Jessica were faithful to him.


    ¡°Nurse, when did Mr. Lexie to sober?¡± Jessica asked. It had been almost half an hour since Lexi was transferred to the VVIP room, but he hadn¡¯t regained sober yet.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ¡°Soon, after the anesthesic wears off, the patient wille to his sober,¡± the woman who works as a nurse said.


    Jessica sat down again, next to Arsene who had been sitting on the sofa with her.


    ¡°Miss Jessica, are you worried about Lexi?¡± Arsene¡¯s asked. He knew Jessica hates Lexi.


    ¡°I just feel guilty, Mr. Lexi got hurt because of me,¡± she replied with anguid bow. ¡°Secretary Ken, I have something to ask you,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Yes? I will answer as soon as I can,¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°It¡¯s about Mr. Lexi, what actually his disease?¡± Several times she had heard Lexi¡¯s parents told about it. She wasn¡¯t sure if Lexi was suffering from a disease. He was healthy, stout, and his aura was fresh. Not pale, not looked like a sick person.


    ¡°I can¡¯t exin it now, miss. Tomorrow I¡¯ll take you to see Dr. Sham. He¡¯s the one who knows more about Lexi¡¯s illness,¡± he answered.


    Jessica was silent. She looked back at Lexi. The rude man was lying weak for trying to prevent her from doing bad things.


    ¡°Jess-Lynn¡­,¡±  Lexi  groaned weakly still closing his eyes.


    Jessica who was still guarding Lexi walked over. Looking the rude man, who used to shout at her, now said her name very quietly and  repeatedly.


    To be continue¡­

 Chap 15

    RECONCILE?


    Lexi slowly opened his eyes. He saw the two people standing next to him. Arsene and Jessica. Then his eyes closed again.


    ¡°Miss, I¡¯ll call the nurse first¡±¡± Arsene said, hurriedly leaving Lexi¡¯s  room and calling the nurse.


    ¡°Jessica, are you hurt?¡± Lexi asked after he could remember the incident a few hours ago.


    ¡°No sir, the injured one is Sir, not me!¡± Jessica lowered her head.


    ¡°You fool, I don¡¯t want you to do such a silly thing again Jess. You got it?¡± Lexi firmed, although his voice is low and still weak due to the loss of a lot of blood.


    Jessica was silent this time. She cursed in her heart. ¡®Yes, I am fool, Mr. Lexi Ricardo. I was stupid for worrying about you. Look at it now! I just realized you¡¯ve been treating me like a stupid. Not only crazy, but also you¡¯re rude and greedy! You are arrogant!¡¯


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, I¡¯ll never do that again, and I¡¯m sorry too, you got hurt because of ¡­.,¡± Jessica stopped, what came out of her mouth was contradiction with her  heart.


    ¡°Shut up, I don¡¯t wanna hear your voice! Get away!¡± Lexi closed his eyes. He was a relief to know Jessica that she was okay.


    Jessica sat back on the sofa. Not long after, Arsene came with a nurse.


    The nurse walked over to Lexi, checked his infusion and asked Lexi a few questions.


    ¡°The patient is awake, you should let the patient rest,¡± the nurse looked at the wall clock, which already showed eleven night.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Arsene said and let the nurse out of Lexi¡¯s room.


    ¡°You go home, I can be here by myself!¡± Lexi said to Arsene. He had been working all day. He couldn¡¯t bear to see Arsene had to take care of him at night.


    ¡°But, Sir, Ronald couldn¡¯te and Mr Samuel told me to take care of you,¡± Arsene said. It wasmon for him to get urgent things from his two bosses.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been in the office all day and doing my work, tomorrow I can¡¯t leave, you have to sleep now,¡± he didsn¡¯t want his job to be ruined because Arsene got sick.


    ¡°Okay sir, I¡¯ll be home soon!¡± Arsene answered looking at Lexi briefly, then turned around.


    ¡°I¡¯m going home with Secretary Arsene,¡± Jessica said quickly.


    ¡°No, you stay here, Jess! Only Arsene can go home!¡± Lexi forbade her n with pressure.


    Jessica looked at Arsene. The man hinted that Jessica had to stay.


    ¡°Miss, you¡¯d better stay here to take care of Mr. Lexi,¡± he asked looking straight at Jessica¡¯s sense of sight.


    Jessica nodded her head, letting Arsene out of the room.


    Jessica was alone with Lexi. Her fear diminished a little, for the man was lying helpless. At least, in this room, Lexi was unlikely to do the things Jessica was afraid of.


    ¡°Why are you staying there? Come here!¡± Lexi looked Jessica from head to toe, signaled for the girl to immediately to be closer.


    ¡°Can I help you?¡±Jesslyn asked. She lowered her head and yed with his nails. Her heart was pounding so hard as she stood next to Lexi.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    Lexi shifted his body. ¡°Sit down!¡± Lexi pointed to the ce next to her.


    Jessica looked at Lexi¡¯s bed, a special bed for patients. Only for one person.


    ¡°No sir, I can sleep on the sofa¡± Jessica said, shaking her head.


    ¡°Who told you to sleep? I told you to sit here!¡± Lexi repeated. Jessica¡¯s act made himugh.


    ¡°But-¡±


    ¡°No refuse! Sit down or I¡¯ll report you to the police station!¡± Lexi threatened and stared at Jessica. Jessica looked so cute tonight.


    Jessica sat down next to Lexi.


    When Lexi turned his head, Jessica was so very close. Jessica raised her head, their eyes met. They looked at each other.


    ¡°Jess,¡± Lexi said softly as he traced the girl¡¯s face with her fingers.


    Jessica was ready. Her body¡¯s reaction was different than before. She didn¡¯t refused to touch by Lexi. She even remained silent in such a position to stay very close to the man.


    ¡°¡±Why do you always refuse me before, Jess? I¡¯m handsome and I have everything. Why do you always reject me? Even you prefer to go to hell instead of apanying me to sleep. Am I that disgusting in your eyes, Jess?¡± Lexi said gently. Both of his hands were now touching Jessica¡¯s face. His lust for Jessica never lessened, even when he felt pain in his former surgery.


    Jessica nodded. He asked her only for sitting next to each other.


    ¡°Do I have to beg you to stay by my side Jess?¡± Lexi led Jessica¡¯s face closer to his face.


    There was no longer any distance separating them.


    ¡°Kiss me,¡± Lexi said gently.


    Jessica closed her eyes. She began to kiss slowly to the crazy and rude man in front of him.


    ¡®It must be because I feel sorry for you! Emm-no, I must feel guilty that he got hurt!¡¯ Jessica¡¯s mind keptnding a kiss on Lexi¡¯s lips.


    ¡°You¡¯re so good,¡± Lexi gave herpliment after Jessica kissed him. He held hisugh, tried to control his lust.


    Jessica bit her wet lips, Lexi¡¯spliment made her blush. She threw her eyes in the other way to hide her embarrassment.


    ¡°Tell me how many men you¡¯ve kissed, Jess?¡± Lexi asked, looking intently at the girl.


    Jessica didn¡¯t answer. She moved, intending to get out of Lexi¡¯s bed.


    ¡°Who told you to leave Just now you kissed me. Now it¡¯s my turn to kiss you,¡± Lexi didn¡¯t waste this cahnce. He grabbed Jessica by the waist and kissed her.


    This time, Jessica didn¡¯t refuse. She began to enjoy Lexi¡¯s kisses.


    The night was gettingte. Jessica was sleeping in the same bed with Lexi.


    Lexi¡¯s face fell asleep. Very close to Jessica¡¯s face, until her breath was felt on its surface.


    * * *


    In the morning Mrs. Grace came to the hospital through the door of the VVIP. She worried about Lexi.


    The elevator door opened, and she walked into Lexi¡¯s room with a nurse.


    ¡°This is the room¡± The nurse was standing right in front of the door.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Mrs. Grace immediately opened the door.


    And ¡­


    The two senses of her sight were looking at the bed. Jessica was sleeping in Lexi¡¯s arms. Mrs. Grace left out of the room immediately. She didn¡¯t know why she was so happy to see them.


    ¡°Why did you left out?¡± Mr. Samuel asked who had just arrived. He found the wife who was sneaking out of the room.


    ¡°Don¡¯te in! Let them rest!¡± Mrs. Grace spread out her arms blocking the husband who wanted to enter the room.


    ¡°Why?¡± Mr. Samuel linked his eyebrows questioningly.


    ¡°Looks like Lexi and Jessica have reconciled,¡± she said quietly with both corners of his lips widened, forming a smile.


    * * *

 Chap 16

    SELFISH


    At noon after finishing work and meeting with an investor from Singapore, Arsene came to the hospital. As his the n, he would bring Jessica with dr. Sham.


    The man got out of the elevator and immediately walked to Mr. Lexi¡¯s room.


    (sound of the door opened)


    Arsene opened the door and looked across the room.


    ¡°Where is Jessica?¡± Arsene asked, there was no one there except the boss.


    ¡°Jessica is out, wait a minute. She is buying cold drinks at canteen. Why are you looking for her instead of asking my condition?¡± Lexi protested.


    ¡°As nned, I will take Jessica to the doctor Sham, ¡± Arsene said, sitting on the sofa beside Lexi¡¯s bed.


    ¡°Good, I called the doctor Sham. I¡¯ve asked her to persuade Jessica to help me get rid of the disease,¡± Lexi wanted to recover from his trauma about that night, recover from the disease, then he would open his heart and fall in love again.


    ¡°Sir, doesn¡¯t that mean you are very selfish?¡± Arsene shook his head. Lexi¡¯s decision was biased and only thought about him. ¡°You married Miss Jessica without any love and with no intention of making her a real wife. You could say Miss Jessica is just a ce to vent your lust, and experiment. Are you really healed or not, isn¡¯t that cruel, Sir?¡± Arsene looked firmly at Lexi. He looked at his boss with a look of dislike.


    ¡°Then, do I have to fuck her every night without any marital status? Mom and Dad, also you are obviously going to marry Jessica to another man if I don¡¯t marry her, right?¡± Lexi said angrily. He was always in the wrong position, when talking to his parents, or even when talking to Arsene .


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about all before taking rash actions. I don¡¯t think you want this to cause any great problems in the future,¡± Arsene said. He knew who else would solve Lexi¡¯s problems. Only him could solve that.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you mean,¡± Lexi, who had been suffering the most, couldn¡¯t be sensitive or couldn¡¯t think about Jessica¡¯s feelings even for a moment.


    ¡°How will long is your marriage contract with Miss Jessica?¡± Arsene asked, it was necessary to know everything, the details.


    ¡°Two years,¡±Lexi said looking down and remembering all the ns he had prepared.


    ¡°You¡¯re just going to sleep with her or are you also make baby, giving grandchildren to both your parents?¡± As a husband, Arsene knew exactly how mother and daughter are connected. The contract marriage between Jessica and Lexi would obviously very detrimental to Jessica¡¯s side.


    ¡°I think I just need a break. When I get well I will fall in love and marry a woman I love,¡± Lexi answered, he thought that everything would go as smoothly as he wanted.


    ¡°You don¡¯t intend to have children with Jessica?¡±Arsene asked with not convinced. All he knowed, Mrs. Anna and Mr. Ricardo told Lexi to marry one of them because they wanted to get grandchildren soon.


    ¡°No,¡± Lexi insisted without hesitation. ¡°After two years, I will divorce Jessica,¡± Lexi swallowed and nodded for sure.


    ¡°What did Jessica get?¡± until this moment Arsene had not seen a positive benefit on Jessica¡¯s side.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give her whatever money she wants! After getting divorced from me she will able to go to school and achieve what her dreams, ¡°Lexi answered.


    ¡°You sure you won¡¯t fall in love and won¡¯t dissuade Miss Jessica from leaving? Two years, you two will live under the same roof. Even sleeping in the same bed, it is not impossible that you will not fall in love and will get used to her leaving,¡± Arsene looked down, remembered how hard the days Lexi went through when he lost histe wife used to be.


    (sound of the door opened)


    Jessica entered the room. She brought the cold drink she had bought.


    ¡°Secretary Arsene, is it been a while since you arrived?¡± Jessica greeted as she sat on the couch and enjoyed the cold drinking water she just bought.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to take you to see Doctor Sham,¡± he answered. Jessica¡¯s innocent face made her even more pity. Yes, Arsene was pity that the girl seemed so easily fooled by Lexi.


    ¡°Did Mr. Lexi allow me to meet with his personal doctor?¡± she looked at Arsene and Lexi alternately.


    ¡°Mr. Lee called Doctor Sham and told me that we wanted to meet him. So, I guess Mr. Lexi didn¡¯t tell you that we have to meet him, Miss,¡± Arsene nced at Lexi. The man put on a smile, feeling victorious for having managed to make Jessica submit to him.


    Lexi nodded, confirming Arsene¡¯s statement .


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s go to the Doctor Sham¡¯s office right now,¡± Arsene invited cause at two o¡¯clockter he had a meeting with his colleague.


    Jessica put down her bottle, and then shebed her hair. ¡°Okay,¡± she said.


    Arsene walked first and Jessica followed him from behind.


    * * *


    In Doctor Sam¡¯s office.


    ¡°Good afternoon, doctor,¡± Arsene said as he opened the door wide for Jessica toe in with him.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Secretary Arsene. We haven¡¯t seen each other for a long time, how are you?¡± He asked. The two special guests sat down. It wasn¡¯t umon for him to receive guests during the afternoon break.


    ¡°I am well. Doctor Sham, next to me this is Miss Jessica, maybe Mr. Lexi had told you about her,¡± Arsene looked at the figure next to him and refocused with doctor Sham.


    ¡°Jessica, it¡¯s good to see you, doctor.


    ¡°Hello,¡± the doctor held out her hand.


    And then Jessica picked it up. ¡°Jessica,¡± she said.


    ¡°So I came here, because Miss Jessica wanted to know more details about Mr. Lexi¡¯s illness,¡± Arsene said obviously.


    Doctor Sham nodded in understanding.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi is suffering from Aversion Sexual Disorder, a disorder of losing sexual desire towards the opposite sex. Mr. Lexi is not interested in having intercourse with any woman,¡± Doctor Sham said obviously.


    Jessica listened intently.


    ¡°There are many causes that make a patient suffer from this disorder, for the case of Mr. Lexi, it seems that he has traumatized by a bad incident on the first night of his marriage. Since then, Mr. Lexi has never been desire,¡± He continued to observe Jessica and noticed a change in her face¡¯s expression.


    ¡°There are three ways: medical care, psychological care and integrative care. However, for Mr. Lexi¡¯s problem, it seems that you are the cure. You are the solution to Mr. Lexi¡¯s pain,¡± dr. Sham said.


    ¡°That means you have to ept Mr. Lexi¡¯s offer to marry her. Miss Jessica, only you can heal Mr. Lexi,¡± Arsene said firmly. He had to make Jessica willing to enter into a marriage contract.


    ¡°Is it true what Secretary Arsene said?¡± Jessica wanted to make sure it from dr. Sham.


    dr. Sam nodded slowly.


    Jessica was silent. Half of her heart wanted Lexi to heal. However, until this second, she was still not ready to marry Lexi. Although only contractual marriage, it would has a time limit. No! Marriage it is enough once, with a loved one. Not out of pity, much less in exchange for money.


    Arsene said goodbye from the room then left out with Jessica .


    ¡°Do I have to marry Mr. Lexi?¡±Jessica asked. Together with Arsene, she walked through every hallway of the hospital back to Lexi¡¯s room.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t have to be, but it¡¯s not easy for Miss Jessica to runaway,¡± Arsene said. Here he tried to be neutral towards Jessica and Lexi. After all, Jessica¡¯s safety was the first. ¡°As always Mr. Lexi always find you!¡±. His throat felt dry, thinking about Jessica¡¯s fate.


    ¡°Why does it feel unfair?¡± Jessica sighed. She promised not to cry anymore.


    ¡°Miss, I don¡¯t force you, all decisions are yours, but Mr. Lexi will definitely negotiate so that you will still be willing to make contract marriage with him,¡± Arsene answered.


    ¡°What is my benefit in contracting marriage with him? That means I¡¯m willing to be with him for two years. That will be a long time,¡± Jessica stopped as she closed her eyes. It would be really bad situation if she had to be a wife of that crazy man.


    ¡°At least, you will get as much money as you want, then you can find for your parents, go to school, and manage life abroad,¡± Arsene proposed, trying to cheer Jessica up. He knew Jessica was a good girl, meeting Lexi was a disaster for her.


    Jessica opened her eyes. She looked into Secretary Arsene. He was as cruel as Lexi, how could money and marriage be equal.


    * * *

 Chap 17

    MARRIED SOON


    Jessica just finished taking a shower. She wore cute pajamas, then she leaned her head on the wall. She looked towards the wall clock that already showed seven o¡¯clock at night.


    Jessica¡¯s eyes were closed. She was remembering that misfortune has followed her since this morning. Starting from being scolded by the head chef, cause it had been three days she didn¡¯te to work. She was given a warning letter by his manager. Finally, she had to go home from work on foot because she got no money.


    She didn¡¯t know where her phone was. To be honest, she needed thatmunication device to contact Chelsea, Beryl, and Mrs. Grace. Perhaps, after getting a sry, Jessica would immediately buy it.


    Jessica got used to it, not having a penny, even before the end of the month. Comining was useless, she needed learn to bear of her own life.


    She could have asked Lexi or Mrs. Anna for money. However, Jessica didn¡¯t want to lower her self-esteem anymore. Sleeping and eating for free in their house was embarrassing enough. She didn¡¯t want to ask for money. She thought that Mrs. Grace was better to not know Jessica¡¯s current condition.


    (sound of the door opened)


    The room door suddenly opened. Lexi stood there with an unusual look.


    ¡°I heard you were walking home,¡± Lexi walked over, trying to control his gaze so as not to be tempted.


    ¡°Yeah,¡± whispered Jessica.


    ¡°Marry me, I will give you as much money as you ask, you will be the daughter-inw of the Ricardo family, and you don¡¯t have to think about that one billion anymore.¡± Lexi did let Jessica walk home. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t know, but he deliberately cornered Jessica. Jessica had no choice but to marry him.


    Jessica looked down.


    ¡°I will be a permanent donator to the Kasih Bunda Orphanage. I will keep all the agreements in our marriage contract. Tonight you should start considering it Jessica, or-.¡±Lexi stopped his speak.


    ¡°Or what?¡± Jessica muttered slowly. She noticed Lexi was getting ufortable with his sitting position.


    ¡°Or I¡¯ll stay in your room every night even if you¡¯re not my wife Jessica,¡± Lexi threatened. Somehow Jessica was now sitting in thep of the widower. If Lexi could hold back, it was because he didn¡¯t want his parents to get angry.


    ¡°I will lock my bedroom door every night,¡±Jessica stared to Lexi.


    ¡°I have this duplicate key to your room, ¡± Lexi answered with evil smile.


    ¡°I¡¯ll change rooms every night,¡± Jessica didn¡¯t want to lose.


    ¡°I can monitor all the CCTV in this house and I have all the duplicate keys in this room,¡± Lexi raised both of his eyebrows and felt proud.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to get out of this house,¡± Jessica was trying to escape of Lexi¡¯s power.


    ¡°Do you have money? Isn¡¯t my mom going to tell you toe back here? I-, I can also get you out of your job Jessica. You have no choice but to marry me,¡± Lexinded a quick kiss on Jessica¡¯s lips as a sign of victory.


    Jessica closed her eyes. Lexi began toy her body down slowly on the bed.


    ¡°Starting tonight, you have to prepare our marriage contract agreement or I will prepare it,¡± Lexi whispered. He quickly turned and left Jessica alone.


    * * *


    ¡°Looks like this my son is already on his knees with Jessica,¡± Mrs. Anna found Lexi who had juste out of Jessica¡¯s room.


    Lexi didn¡¯t answer. He only had to pretend that he really loved Jessica, so his parents didn¡¯t threaten to marry Jessica to another man.


    ¡°How is Jessica willing to marry you? I had already persuaded her, but all decisions remained in her hands.¡± Mrs. Anna really wanted grandchildren, and Jessica was her only hope. However, she still couldn¡¯t force her.


    ¡°You have to wait, Mom¡± Lexi went to his room.


    Then, he took the marriage contract letter and went back to Jessica¡¯s room. A quick kiss with that girl wasn¡¯t enough to put her to sleep tonight. His heart kept calling and wanted to stay near Jessica.


    Lexi peered into the living room, when his parents weren¡¯t there. He sneaked back into Jessica¡¯s room.


    ¡°Jessica.¡± He didn¡¯t see Jessica there. He went to the bathroom and Jessica wasn¡¯t there.


    Lexi decided to find Jessica in the kitchen. The girl was standing facing the pantry and seemed to be busy making something.


    Lexi was getting closer to her.


    Jessica shouted.


    Lexi quickly closed her mouth.


    ¡°Sir.¡± Jessica screamed as she found Lexi hugged her from behind.


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Lexi threatened. He took Jessica¡¯s body to the wall andnded a kiss on her, long and very passionate kiss.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    Jessica couldn¡¯t control her breath while Lexi was kissing her neck. ¡°I can¡¯t take it anymore. Marry me, Jess. You have to sign this or tonight, I will -,¡± Lexi didn¡¯t continue his words. He unbuttoned Jessica¡¯s shirt and bit her lip.


    ¡°Give me one week to think about it, Sir. I have to talk to Mrs. Grace,¡± Jessica crossed her arms in front of her chest, trying to get out of Lexi¡¯s body.


    ¡°One week? What is it not too long, Jess?¡± Lexi protested, he led Jessica into the room, then he locked it.


    ¡°Then three days. Give me three days to think about it, Sir,¡± Jessica begged.


    ¡°No for three days, only one night I can¡¯t put it off anymore Jessica! Sign the marriage contract right now or I¡¯ll take your clothes off!¡± Lexi walked over and kissed Jessica again.


    He pulled the sleeves of the girl¡¯s shirt until she cried. He continued to kiss her mercilessly.


    ¡°Okay, Sir! I¡¯ll sign it!¡±Jessica took deal with it forcibly.


    Lexinded a hickey on her neck. She gasped.


    ¡°This.¡±


    Lexi signed an autograph, then Jessica follows.


    ¡°Good Jessica, soon we will get married, and as Ricardo family,  I will take you to the orphanage and meet with Mrs. Grace tomorrow.¡± Lexi nced at Jessica¡¯s sleeve which is torn.


    Jessica was confused. She hoped that this was the best decision. not be bad in the future.


    ¡°You are entitled to everything I have, but not with my heart!¡± Lexi insisted. He didn¡¯t want Jessica to fall in love with him.


    ¡°Sir, you have already snatched away the only honorable thing I have. Naturally I get all that, regarding my heart, I will also not bring feelings in our marriage rtionship. I know my body is all you want. Even so with me, I will not drop my heart on a selfish and self-serving man,¡± Jessica answered. Her lips closed tightly, holding back anger.  She knew her position. Does she have a right to be angry?


    ¡°Good! I¡¯ll pass it on to my parents soon! We¡¯re getting married tomorrow!¡± Lexi insisted. It doesn¡¯t matter what Jessica feels. All he wants is to marry Jessica and be free to enjoy her body.


    The pants Lexi wearing were tight now. However, he remained restrained. At least one night, he and Jessica were getting married soon.


    * * *

 Chap 18

    MARRIAGE CONTRACT


    Knock¡­


    Knock¡­


    Knock¡­


    Lexi knocked his parents¡¯s bedroom. He knocked hardly. He couldn¡¯t wait to tell the good news about Jessica who was ready to marry him.


    ¡°Mom! Dad!¡± he didn¡¯t stop knocking on the door.


    ¡°Wait a minute,¡± his mom said from inside. Three secondster, the door opened and his mother stood behind the door. She looked at Lexi questioningly. ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Jessica is willing to marry me, Mom. We have to prepare for the wedding as soon as possible!¡± Lexi told her.


    ¡°Really?¡± Mrs. Anna wasn¡¯t convinced by her son¡¯s words.


    ¡°Right! If you don¡¯t believe me, then ask Jessica!¡± Lexi looked into Jessica¡¯s room, then passed to his room.


    Entering at his room, Lexi ran a little and lied his body on the bed. He smiled to himself as he was feeling so happy. However, he didn¡¯t want to admit that his reason for wanting to marry Jessica.


    ¡°Yes, Yes, Yes!¡± Lexi clenched the fingers of his right hand, feeling so happy.


    Lexi intended to sleep. He closed his eyes and tried to bring about his sleepiness, but he couldn¡¯t sleep. He was so happy because he would marry Jessica tomorrow.


    * * *


    ¡°I need to talk to Jessica!¡± Mrs. Anna still couldn¡¯t believe that Jessica was willing to marry Lexi.


    ¡°We have to make sure Jessica really wants to marry Lexi, Mom. After that, I will ask my brother a good day for our son¡¯s wedding,¡± Mr. Samuel said. The brother he meant that the eldest brother of the Ricardo family. His name is Sandy Ricardo. He lived in one of the viges in Central Java as andlord.


    Lexi¡¯s mother walked to Jessica¡¯s room. Jessica asked to sleep to the room near kitchen before.


    ¡°Wait a minute, Ma¡¯am!¡± Jessica shouted from her room. The next ten seconds, the door opened and Jessica stood in front of her. Jessica bowed, hiding her spreading tears.


    ¡°Are you ready to marry my son, Jess?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She went to Jessica¡¯s room just to make sure Jessica¡¯s decision.


    ¡°Yes, Ma¡¯am. I am willing to marry Mr. Lexi,¡±Jessica said slowly.


    Mrs. Anna reflexively hugged the girl such she was so happy. ¡°Jessica, thank you for being willing to marry Lexi, now you will be my daughter and a part of Ricardo¡¯s family,¡± Mrs Anna said. She hugged Jessica very tightly.


    Jessica hugged back to Mrs. Anna. There was only Mrs. Grace who would sometimes give her a hug. Now there was Mrs. Anna who seemed to sincerely love her.


    ¡°Thank you Jessica,¡± she said, unable to hold back the tears.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am¡± Jessica called.


    ¡± Yeah?¡± she stared on Jessica¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Mrs. Anna, why are you crying?¡±Jessica wiped her tears that ran down on this woman¡¯s cheeks.


    ¡°I cried because I was so happy Jessica, thank you, Jess¡± she answered with a smile.


    Jessica was trying to smile.


    ¡°Now you have to sleep, we¡¯ll have your wedding with Lexi soon. My son is impatient to get married,¡± Mrs. Anna smiled. ¡°Take a rest¡± she closed Jessica¡¯s room door.


    After Mrs. Anna left Jessica, Jessica sat back on the bed. She felt sad, but she didn¡¯t know who to express his sadness to. Sheid her body roughly on the bed. She looked on the pink folder, marriage contract with Lexi.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t read it yet, ¡± Jessica muttered. Once again she wiped away the tears that were wetting her cheeks.


    Jessica¡¯s hand reached out for that folder on the desk. She opened that folder.


    She read a row of numbers that became the main point, which written on the paper.


    //


    { The second party will perform its obligations as a wife. It include of some of these tasks:


    1. Every day, wife must be get up earlier than the husband.


    2. Prepare a change of clothes before going to work.


    3. Prepare a drink after work.


    4. Eat together.


    5. At home all day, if you go, you have to leave with your husband. After getting married, it means having to resign from your previous job.


    6. Cooking a special dinner for the husband on the weekend.


    7. Must look beautiful and sexy in the evening.


    8. Should offer serve in advance in the evening.


    9. Don¡¯t cheat in front of husband.


    10. Don¡¯t get angry in front of husband.


    11. Be polite and courteous in front of husband.


    12. Greeting to husband when hees home from work.


    13. Save husband¡¯s face.


    14. ¡­


    Party 1 : Husband,


    Lexi Ricardo


    Party 2 : Wife,


    Jessica }


    Jessica narrowed her eyes. If Lexi could ask for her rights that much, then Jessica didn¡¯t want to lose. ¡°Isn¡¯t this the same as depriving me of my rights and freedoms as a human being!¡± Jessica threw away the pink folder, then decided to go to Lexi¡¯s room.


    Jessica opened the door. She walked through the dining room, family room, then walked to upstairs to the second floor.


    She stood at the end of the stairs. But she did¡¯nt  know Lexi¡¯s room, and decided to knock on the door of the nearest one.


    Knock¡­


    Knock¡­


    Knock¡­


    Jessica knocked on the door. She put his ear to the door to listen.


    (sound of the door opened)


    The door opened, Jessica was surprised that Lexi was already standing in front of her.


    ¡°Hey my future wife, have you missed me already? Come here,¡± Lexi pulled Jessica¡¯s hand into his room, didn¡¯t forget to lock the door.


    ¡°Sir, we need to talk about the contract, it¡¯s too burdensome for me!¡± Jessica looked at Lexi.


    ¡°No, nothing can be changed,¡±Lexi answered as he threw his smile. That night was too beautiful, he wouldn¡¯t be angry furthermore to snap Jessica.


    ¡°Then let me add some for it,¡± Jessica gave advice.


    ¡°Tell me, what do you want my future wife?¡± Lexi teased Jessica by touching her chin.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to have children! I don¡¯t want anything that will bind us for life!¡± Jessica became a widow after the marriage contract waspleted. She didn¡¯t want to torture herself if she gave a children, Ricardo¡¯s family would take care of her. And Jessica would be the one who got hurt the most.


    ¡°I agree! It is better not to have children! I just want to be healed! I also have no intention of having a child from a woman I don¡¯t love!¡± Lexi answered. He didn¡¯t want to admit that he really needed Jessica. ¡°I don¡¯t want our wedding to be public either, I¡¯m going to talk to mom and dad!¡± he added.


    Jessica nodded in agreement.


    ¡°It written two years, what does that mean after two years and Mr. Lexi¡¯s illness has not healed yet, I can still finish the contract and get the 200 Billion you promised me, right, Sir?¡±Jessica made sure. She needed money. It was ashamed to admit it in front of a man who wanted her body.


    ¡°Sure Jessica, even before two years if I¡¯m cured, I¡¯ll let you go!¡± Lexi answered confidently.


    ¡°Well, thank you. I¡¯m going back to the room,¡± Jessica turned around. She hoped that in the next two years, everything would go ording to n.


    ¡°Wait!¡± Lexi stopped the girl¡¯s steps and grabbed her hand.


    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be here? From tomorrow night this room will also be your room Jessica,¡±Lexi said. Now, he was no rude liked before. He smiled and didn¡¯t want to hurt Jessica.


    ¡°No, Sir!¡± pushed him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I can still wait until tomorrow night. I¡¯m not going to deny Jessica,¡± Lexi walked closer. Jessica was terrified when she saw him.


    ¡°No,¡± the little girl tried to get out of Lexi¡¯s hand.


    ¡°How long will you call me ¡®Sir¡¯? Tomorrow we are already husband and wife, sit down. So, tomorrow you are no longer awkward when you are in this room,¡± Lexi begged. He led Jessica slowly to sit on his soft king size bed.


    The sweet attitude shown by Lexi, made Jessica couldn¡¯t refuse. Now, she and Lexi were sitting. They looked like a married couple.


    ¡°Yes, sir,¡± Jessica said slowly. Actually, she wanted to get out of this room immediately.


    ¡°Don¡¯t call me, ¡®Sir¡¯ okay? Tomorrow I will be your husband, Jess,¡± Lexi protested. The shadow of his first night with Anita recurred. Before that incident, Anita looked happy sitting next to him and never let go of his hand.


    ¡°Daddy, should I call you ¡®daddy¡¯?¡±Jessica looked at the ceiling of the room hoping to get her answer from there.


    ¡°Am I that old Jessica? I¡¯m still thirty years old, and look at my face still handsome like a twenty-year-old man!¡± Lexi answered. ¡°I don¡¯t look like a sugardaddy. Don¡¯t call me daddy! I don¡¯t like that!¡± he said obviously.


    ¡°So, should I call you ¡®brother¡¯?¡±Jessica was afraid of being wrong.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to have a sister like you,¡± Lexi shook her head strongly.


    ¡°What about ¡®honey¡¯?¡± Jessica remembered Chelsea called it to Chelsea¡¯s lover.


    ¡°Nope¡±


    ¡°Then, what?¡±


    ¡°My husband. Say it! You have to learn from now on! So that tomorrow. Don¡¯t mispronounce it!¡±


    ¡°My husband,¡± Jessica said as she bit her lip softly.


    Jessica¡¯s lip movements made desire to him. Lexi was trying to control his lust. This man grabbed Jessica¡¯s waist andnded a kiss on her lips.


    ¡®What a fool. Tomorrow you will be my wife Jessica!¡¯N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    He keptnding on Jessica¡¯s lips. Jessica didn¡¯t care, she tried to push him away.


    * * *

 Chap 19

    Postpone a wedding


    ¡°Mr. Lexi, stop it! Aren¡¯t we getting married tomorrow?¡± Jessica said slowly, tried to escape from the man¡¯s embrace.


    He wasn¡¯t hearing Jesslyn¡¯s words. He continued to give a kiss on that girl¡¯s neck repeatedly.


    Knock¡­


    Knock¡­


    Knock¡­


    The door was knocked by someone.


    ¡°Lexi,¡± his mother called his name. She was knocking harder than ever.


    Lexi quickly removed his hand from Jessica, it could be bad if his mother knew Jessica was in her room.


    ¡°Hide,¡± Lexi pleaded. he opened his bathroom and closed that door, leaving Jessica to hide there.


    Then, he walked towards room door and opened it.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Lexi asked, he rubbed sweat on his forehead.


    ¡°It¡¯s about your marriage to Jessica,¡± she said, pushing the door wide open.


    Lexi snorted resentfully because his mom got into his room. ¡°What does that mean, Mom?¡± He stopped mom¡¯s steps.


    ¡°Give me three days, I¡¯ll at least prepare a party for your wedding,¡± she said.


    ¡°No Mom, I don¡¯t need a party, I just need to marry Jessica!¡± Lexi refused. He couldn¡¯t wait for three days.


    ¡°But Lex, what do people say, if the wedding of the grandson of the Ricardo Group heir is only carried out simply! Your wedding news should be headline news on social media, if necessary trending on Youtube and news tforms!¡± Mrs. Anna loved being the center of attention.


    ¡°No Mom, I don¡¯t want to! It¡¯s a secret wedding, only close family knows. It was me and Jessica who wanted to get married, not Mama! This wedding is only our family and Mrs. Rani know! Or I¡¯ll cancel my marriage to Jessica!¡±Lexi threatened. He wasn¡¯t sure of the threat he posed.


    Jessica who was listening to Lexi¡¯s words, she would be happy if possible their marriage annulled.


    ¡°So, you don¡¯t want a party with a thousand VVIP invited guests in a five-star hotel?¡± his mom asked, she was remembering Lexi first marriage.


    Lexi thought for a moment, didn¡¯t want to tell his mom. He walked closer and whispered. ¡°I don¡¯t want a party and a thousand invited guests! All I want is Jessica.¡±


    ¡°I thought you had a crush on Jessie!¡± his motherughed at her son.


    ¡°Well, give mama one day to prepare your wedding,¡± Mrs. Anna added.


    ¡°So Jessica and I are getting married tomorrow?¡± he wanted to make sure.


    ¡°Of course, maybe in the afternoon we can hold a new consent,¡± his mothet exined. Seeing the expression on Alex¡¯s face, she was very sure that his only son was really looking forward to marrying Jessica.


    ¡°Call papa here, who knows Uncle Sandy has replied to his message,¡± she added.


    ¡°Uncle Sandy? Why call him?¡± Lexi asked. Supposedly, the wedding ceremony had nothing to do with The Elders of the Ricardo family.


    ¡°Daddy, entrusted the choice of a good day for the wedding of you and Jessica to him, so you have to respect Daddy¡¯s decision.¡± Mrs. Anna sat on the edge of the bedfortably. She didn¡¯t want to leave Lexi¡¯s room.


    Jessica, who was still hiding in the closet, tried not to make any noise.


    ¡°Just talk to Daddy, I¡¯m going to bed!¡± Lexi was scratching the back of his head that wasn¡¯t itch. He nced at the closet, and hoped Jessica could wait until his mom left out of the room.


    ¡°Okay Mom will get to downstair now!¡± Mrs. Anna shook her head, not sure that her son would sleep this night.


    After making sure Mrs. Anna left out of her room. Lexi immediately locked the door. He immediately opened the bathroom¡¯s door.


    ¡°Jess, are you okay?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, but it looks like I have to go back to my room!¡±Jessica replied that she breathed in as much oxygen as she could, then took it out slowly.


    ¡°No, I won¡¯t let you out of this room!¡± Lexi avoided her. He was grabbing Jesslyn¡¯s hand and trying to stop her steps.


    Jessica kept Lexi¡¯s hand awat. However, the man didn¡¯t give up and immediately stood in front of the girl to block her steps.


    ¡°Sir, my business is done! I have to go back to my room. I don¡¯t want to die in the bathroom cause out of breath if Mrs. Annaes back here again,¡±  Jessica said. Lexi tried to reach for the door handle.


    ¡°Why is the door locked?¡± Jessica protested. She tried to push the door handle, but it didn¡¯t open at all.


    ¡°This.¡±Alex swung the key right in front of Jessica¡¯s face.


    ¡°Sir, please open the door!¡± Jessica begged with a pitiful face.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that simple! I¡¯ll let you go from my room but on one condition!¡± He said obviously.


    ¡°What?¡± Jessica asked. Almost all of his wishes, would be granted always with conditions that she must fulfill first.


    ¡°Yes! So, I¡¯ll keep you here if you can¡¯t,¡± Lexi¡¯s grabbed Jessica¡¯s arms to keep her from trying to leave.


    ¡°Tell me, what should I do, sir? Do I have to scream for help to get you to open the door?¡±Jessics bluffed. The two of Lexi¡¯s fiery eyes, made her aware.


    ¡°Kiss me, Jess. Show me your skill while kissing, and I will immediately open the door and let you out of this room! How-?¡± He offered, rolled his eyes and touched Jessica¡¯s chin.


    ¡°Okay, give me the key and I¡¯ll show you my skill while kissing,¡± Jessica said. Her right hand forced Lexi to give her the key.


    ¡°OK.¡± Lexi gave the key to Jessica. ¡°Now kiss me!¡±


    Jessica brought her lips closer. She grabbed Lexi¡¯s arm.


    A short kissnded on the man¡¯s lips. The next second, Jessica bit Lexi¡¯s arm and immediately opened the door. She ran out of Lexi¡¯s room.


    ¡°Damn it!¡± Lexi saw Jessica¡¯s bite marks on his right arm. Then he bit his lower lip. Although short, the warmth of Jessica¡¯s kiss still made an impression on his lips. ¡°How dare you, Jess!¡±


    ***


    ¡°What does Sandy think about Lexi and Jessica¡¯s wedding day?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. If the eldest brother of her husband already agreed Lexi to marry tomorrow, then she suddenly would prepare a modest wedding for his son.


    ¡°My message has already read by Sandy, I still waiting for his reply,¡± Mr. Samuel said with a smile on his lips. Lexi wanted to get married again, it was really precious moment.


    Mr. Samuel¡¯s phone rang. There was a phone call, from someone he¡¯d been waiting for.


    Phone call was connected.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Mr. Samuel said as he brought his phone closer to his ear.


    ¡°Hello, Sam, does Lexi really want to get married?¡± Uncle Sandy asked to make sure.


    ¡°Yes, Sandy. is tomorrow a good day for them to get married?¡± Mr. Samuel asked. He was afraid that Lexi would suddenly cancel the wedding.


    ¡°Tomorrow seems like a bad day to get married. His wedding is better on Sunday. Sunday is very good!¡± Uncle Sandy answered while looking at the schedule.


    ¡°Three dayster?¡± Mr. Samuel asked.


    ¡°Yes, on Sunday!¡± he answered.


    ¡°Okay, thank you. After Lexi gets married, I¡¯ll tell them to go meet you in the vige,¡± Mr. Samuel knew very well that Uncle Sandy always busy.


    ¡°Yes, it has to be,¡± he said enthusiastically.


    ¡°Good night,¡±


    The phone call ended. Mr. Samuel closed his phone screen and focused on his wife who was stepping towards room door.


    ¡°Anna, where are you going?¡± Mr. Samuel asked his wife.


    ¡°I will tell Lexy that their wedding will be postponed until Sunday.¡± Mrs. Anna turned around and immediately left the room. She was going to Lexi¡¯s room.


    ***


    Lexi stood on the balcony of his room, let the wind to touch his face skin. The cold and the sound of the air moving couldn¡¯t warm his heart after Jessica left out his room.


    With his thumb, Lexi rubbed a short kiss which Jessica gave on his lips. His lust burned up.


    The man let out his breath. He wanted to go to Jessica¡¯s room right now to finish her short kiss. Actually there were not even ten minutes that the girl was left out of his room.


    ¡°Damn it!¡± Lexi closed the balcony door rudely. he didn¡¯t forget to lock it. He took her phone and wanted to gave it back to Jessica, so that the girl would open the door for him.


    Lexi went down the stairs excitedly. Step by step to Jessica¡¯s room.


    Not long after, Lexi knocked on the door.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    ¡°Jess.¡±


    ¡°Jessica!¡± He repeated calling Jessica in a loud tone.


    ¡°Why did youe here?¡±Jesslyn asked with the door still closed.


    ¡°I have something to show you!¡±Alex said in a cheerful voice.


    ¡°What?! Mr. Alex must be lying, this must be a pretext for you toe into my room, right?¡± Jessica still didn¡¯t believe. She began to think about Lexi.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not lying. I¡¯ve got your phone left at the top! If you don¡¯t want to, I¡¯ll just throw it away! I don¡¯t think anyone wants to use this old-school phone!¡± He was joking.


    Lexi pretended throwing her phone.


    ¡°Wait, Sir! Is that really my phone?¡± Jessica stopped him.


    ¡°Look, this is your phone, right?¡± Lexi showed it.


    ¡°Give me my phone,¡± she asked Lexi to gave back her phone.


    ¡°Let me enter to your room and kiss you as I please! Then I¡¯ll give you this old-school phone!¡± Lexi was entering into Jessica¡¯s room. The girl really hoped to get her phone back. She didn¡¯t stop Lexi from entering her room.


    ¡°Kiss me one minute, and I will return this poor thing to you! This is also punishment, because you dare to bite my arm!¡± Alex¡¯s hand reached for Jessica¡¯s waist. Then, hended some kiss on her neck to tease Jessica.


    About ten seconds passed, when the sound of a door knock was heard in Jessica¡¯s room.


    Knock¡­


    Knock ¡­


    Knock¡­


    ¡°Jess?¡± Mrs. Anna¡¯s voice sounded loud.


    Not only Jessica but also Lexi gasped. Lexi stopped his kiss and looked for a hiding ce immediately.


    He hid in bathroom.


    ¡°Jess, open the door, please !¡± Mrs. Anna asked her to open the door.


    ¡°Wait a minute,¡± Jessica answered after making sure Alex went into bathroom. She opened her bedroom door.


    ¡°What is it, Ma¡¯am? How can I help you?¡± She asked.


    ¡°Is Lexi here? I don¡¯t see him anywhere,¡± Mrs. Anna asked.


    ¡°He is not here!¡±Jessica opened the door wide letting Mrs. Anna into her room.


    Mrs. Anna looked all of this room.


    ¡°What¡¯s happen, Ma¡¯am?¡± Jessica can¡¯t ignore a good person like Mrs. Anna.


    Lexi, who was hiding in the bathroom, was upset because Jesslyn let his mother into her room. That meant he must to hide like a thief.


    ¡°Listen Jesslyn, my husband just called Uncle Sandy and ording to the his advice, you can¡¯t have a wedding tomorrow! On Sunday you will be able to have wedding,¡± Mrs. Anna said obviously.


    ¡°I agree Ma¡¯am, next week I also agree!¡± She thought that was right cause might be Lexi could change his mind then could cancel his wedding ns.


    Lexi who was in the bathroom getting mad. Especially after hearing about his wedding had to postponed.


    The bathroom door was opened.


    ¡°I want to get married tomorrow! No postponed! No canceled! Anyway I¡¯m getting married tomorrow!¡± Lexi said firmly while looking at Jessica and his mother.


    ¡°Lexi, why are you in Jessica¡¯s room?¡± She asked, raised her eyebrows.


    The man caught in the act, speechless.


    ***

 Chap 20

    THE DAY BEFORE WEDDING


    This afternoon, the sun looked so bright. Sunlight felt so hot. Lexi¡¯s patience was starting to wane. He was mad cause he didn¡¯t know where Jessica was.


    Although, he tried to be patient. However, he was really curious where his mother was hiding Jessica.


    Yeah, since finding out that his son snuck into Jessica¡¯s room that night, Mrs. Anna decided to put Jessica¡¯s in a secret ce, out of Lexi could reach. That middle-aged woman didn¡¯t want Lexi doing something with his lust to Jessica. No!


    ¡°Huft!¡± He sighed resentfully, his mind and heart always thought about Jessica. Every time he tried to focus on the reports and graphs on hisptop screen, Jessica¡¯s shadow soon shed through his mind.


    ¡°Arsene, do you really not know where Jessica is?¡± he asked. He was looking towards Arsene focused on checking the financial reports of thepany¡¯s branches.


    ¡°Lexi, you¡¯re not kidding, are you? Next month we have to win the city park development project, we have to focus because ourpany will get a big profit if we win the project!¡± Arsene insisted without look to Lexi¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°We will definitely win the project, I trust it on you!¡± Lexi said. ¡°There are worse problems than that! I really need to meet Jessica!¡± he really wanted her so bad.


    ¡°Sir, there is apany from Singapore that is targeting the project, I just don¡¯t want us to lose this project,¡± Arsene exined. Now, he must to be more focused becausetely Lexi had often underestimated his work.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t seen Jessica in two days! This is really bad!,¡± Lexiined. He was holding his face with his right hand.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi Ricardo! You are no longer a teenager, tomorrow morning you can already meet Jessica! Be patient for a minute!¡± Arsene was being upset and shook his head. This time Lexi made his mood to be bad.


    ¡°Oh, you have never been me!¡± Lexi got up from his seat. He needed to leave from his stuffy workspace.


    ¡°Sir, I have already understood you very well, what you really don¡¯t want to understand is that I still go to work on Saturdays!¡± Arsene protested. His boss was very selfish.


    ¡°Work on that report Monday! You can go home and attend my wedding tomorrow!¡± Lexi walked out of his office. I think he was very angry because he couldn¡¯t meet Jessica.


    ¡°Sir, I¡¯ll drive you home!¡± Arsene said. He moved ahead of Lexi into the elevator.


    ¡°No need!¡± Lexi refused, got in the elevator. He was standing next to Arsene who seemed to be looking at him.


    ¡°Tomorrow you will get married, Mrs. Anna will be very angry if I let you go home by yourself, Sir,¡± the secretary exined. When the elevator door opened Arsene continued to follow Lexi to the parking area.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go home!¡± Lexi said as he stopped next to his car. He turned to see Arsene looking at him coldly.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll drive you wherever you go,¡± Arsene grabbed the car keys from Lexi¡¯s hands. Then, he opened the door for him.


    Lexi sat down. Then, Arsene sat behind the wheel. ¡°Sir, where do you want to go?¡± Arsene found Lexi¡¯s expression gloomy and angry.


    Arsene drove his car out of the parking area slowly. ¡°Mr. Lexi, during these two days you have always been grumpy over trifles! Even this morning you were angry that I was a minutete,¡± Arsene talked to him. He just wanted to know what his boss¡¯s thinking. ¡°Why do you get so angry so often?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know either, I also feel like I¡¯ve been grumpy a lottely,¡± Lexi didn¡¯t refuse what his secretary said. Actually, he remembered the incident this morning he was angry with the perfume bottle and towel that he identally dropped.


    ¡°Is it all because you can¡¯t see Miss Jessica, Sir?¡± Arsene looked like investigate. He was not sure, but he wanted to find out.


    Lexi didn¡¯t answer.


    ¡°Correct me if I¡¯m wrong, sir, is this all because you¡¯ve fallen for that eighteen-year-old girl?¡± Arsene stole a nce into Lexi¡¯s eyes really wanting to know what the man was feeling.


    ¡°Obviously, you are wrong! I don¡¯t like Jessica much less falling in love with her! If I can¡¯t wait to marry her soon, it¡¯s because I really want her body, you know that right?¡± Lexi said with up tone voice. He was very sure that he couldn¡¯t fall in love or put his heart on Jessica.


    ¡°If you are indeed not in love with Miss Jessica, then you must be patience, Sir! Don¡¯t look like a teenager who wants to get married! Behave like an authoritative and charismatic heir to the Ricardo Group.¡± Arsene looked down in hope that Lexi was not offended by his words.


    ¡°You shouldn¡¯t talk like that, Arsene! I¡¯m like this because my whole body wants that girl! You got it!¡± Lexi tried to defend herself and justified his behavior.


    ¡°I am the closest person and always understand who you have been, is wanting her same as miss her?¡± Arsene narrowed his eyes waiting for an answer from his boss.


    Lexi was on silent. He was not sure if he missed Jessica. All he knew is that he couldn¡¯t wait to be Jessica¡¯s husband.


    ¡°If you miss Miss Jessica, it means you are in love with her, Sir,¡± Arsene said, holding back hisughter.


    Lexi leaned back, then looked at Arsene sharply. ¡°I told you, I¡¯m not in love with Jessica! I married her because she is the only one who could turn me on!¡± Lexi said obviously. Arsene¡¯sughter made him so upset.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t fall in love and miss her, it means you can wait until tomorrow morning. Don¡¯t angry because you don¡¯t know where Miss Jessica is right now.¡± Arsene had won this debate.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    There was a pause of ten seconds before Lexi finally answered. ¡°I am not in love! I don¡¯t miss her! If I¡¯m grumpy maybe it¡¯s because I don¡¯t like my wedding on the countdown!¡± Lexi was pretending. He still refused to be attracted by Jessica. Furthermore he refused that he missed and fell in love with her.


    ¡°So, where are we going, Sir?¡± Arsene asked after arriving at the crossroads between the apartment and the main house.


    ¡°Go home!¡± Lexi answered.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡± The car turned right and would arrive at the main house soon.


    * * *


    For these two nights, Jessica spent the night at Chelsea¡¯s house. Of course, with the approval of Mrs. Anna and there are two bodyguards who always guarded for her. Even so with Mr. Arman, the man was very supportive of his marriage to Lexi.


    The clock showed 7:25 at night. The four people who were currently sitting in dining room had just finished their dinner.


    ¡°Jessica, tomorrow you will get married and be a wife, I have to say congrattion for you, and I wish you and Mr. Lexi will be a good couple,¡± Mr. Arman said to Jessica.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Jessica answered quickly. She didn¡¯t want to tell the real story behind the sudden marriage.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi is a kind and generous person. He¡¯s smart and handsome. However, since his first wife died, he has be a more closed person! I¡¯m so happy he¡¯s going to open up and marry you Jessica!¡± Mr. Arman looked at Jessica while smiling at the girl. ¡°He will definitely be a good husband, and a good father to your future children!¡±


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Jessica replied. She couldn¡¯t possibly admit that her marriage to Lexi was just a contract marriage. It was as if she sold her body to a rich man just to be a bed-warming woman. Yes, Lexi married her not because she wanted to build a home. And it was not because Jessica chosen to be the mother of his future children. Rather it was simply chosen as a bed-warming woman, who would end up being a young widow after two years of marriage.


    If Jessica had told all that to Mr. Arman and his family, they all definitely rejected Jessica¡¯s marriage to Lexi. They didn¡¯t wanted to allow Jessica to be married only as a lust please.


    ¡°Chelsea, take Jessica to the room. Jessica is getting married tomorrow, don¡¯t sleep atte night!¡± Mrs. Yeni asked Chelsea to bring Jessica into bedroom.


    Chelsea nodded her head, then invited Jessica inside.


    ¡°Hearing the word married, my mind is always on the first night after wedding? Jessica, have you prepared anything for it?¡± Chelsea asked. The two of them were lying next to each other, there was a thick fur nket covering them.


    ¡°What do you mean Chelsea?¡± Jessica changed her sleeping position facing Chelsea.


    ¡°I¡¯ll buy you nice lingerie, which is sexy lingerie¡± she said as she reached for her phone. Her thumb moved nimbly to open an emerce, and chose a sexy lingerie for her best friend.


    ¡°No need for that Chelsea, that widower will still be so excited to see me!¡± Jessica said. Her eyes turned sad. However, she still refrained from saying anything against Chelsea. Chelsea did not ask more. When it came to bed, she didn¡¯t really understand.


    ¡°Emm-, have you told Beryl about your marriage, I think he needs to know,¡± Before the letter from Beryl got into Jessica, Chelsea had read the letter that Beryl left for Jessica.


    ¡°No! I don¡¯t want him to be disturbed by the news of my wedding! After all, this wedding will be a secret wedding and not many people know,¡± Jessica exined.


    There was a pause, both were silent and immersed in each other¡¯s thoughts.


    ¡°Jessica you must be so happy tonight! Be so you will marry Mr. Lexi, he is a widower but he is very handsome and cool. I¡¯m sure he¡¯s very rich!¡± Chelsea said as she imagined herself in Jessica¡¯s position. ¡°You are so lucky, Jess!¡± she added.


    ¡°Well, I don¡¯t know,¡± That was all that came out of Jessica¡¯s mouth. Until this moment when remembering Lexi, she remembered the crazy man who suddenly kissed her in the rain. Yes, only crazy men did it in public ces. And about Chelsea¡¯s imagination of Lexi, it was overwhelming.


    * * *

 Chap 21

    THE WEDDING DAY


    In the living room of the Ricardo family residence is decorated simply ording to Lexi¡¯s wishes. As if this wedding was not a special asion, there were only a few people there.


    A man who stood up in the altar would make the bride and groom marry. There were also both of Lexi¡¯s parents, Mrs. Grace, two people of Ricardo family, and Arsene.


    It was really like an unexposed secret wedding, their marriages were covered from the public, no media or people from outside knew. This is for the sake of Jessica and Lexi.


    As Lexi¡¯s wishes, he only wanted Jessica hl to be a wife for him. The girl was under his control, binding as a wife without the intention of loving and having children. He didn¡¯t want to live happily with her.


    Yes, Lexi only wanted to vent his lust. If not for the coercion of his parents, Lexi could have just made Jessica her bedmate without intending to marry the girl.


    Jessica lowered her head. Her expression on her face was tense, with spikelets of sweat visible on the forehead. Over and over again she convinced herself that this was the best decision.


    The white wedding dress which Mrs. Anna chose was very harmonious on Jessica. Light makeup with pink lipstick made the bride look more beautiful.


    Jessica nced at Lexi who was sitting next to her. The man who stole her first kiss. The man who took away his honor. Perhaps for most people this was a stupid thing. Actually, the man should benguishing in prison instead of sitting at her right and soon would be her husband. What a fool!


    ¡®Only two years, after this I will be free to start my new life. If Lexi is cured, I don¡¯t have to be his wife for two years, I can,¡± Jessica reassured herself.


    Not easy, she should marry the man she loved. Not the man who destroyed her hope and would make her end her life.


    Mrs. Grace looked at Jessica¡¯s face . He saw no happiness in the look on her face. More likely to be depressed and show pain. The look in both of his ssy eyes. Not because they are happy, but sad.


    Arsene looked at Lexi. Lexi, whose three-day been waiting for this day, looked very calm.


    The secretary knew if the 18-year-old girl was unhappy. He couldn¡¯t do anything to help Jessica.


    ¡°I am so grateful,¡± heard the voices of the people next to Mrs. Grace. The woman came to her senses from her reverie.


    ¡°How grateful!¡± Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel¡¯s voices sounded the loudest. Those who are already very much expecting a grandson really expect a lot at Lexi¡¯s wedding this time. They were sure, Lexi and Jessica would give them an heir.


    ¡®Grateful? Do I have to be grateful? Is this selling my body? For two years I had to serve Mr. Lexi on the bed! Should I be happy? This is no different than a prostitute! Ah, now he¡¯s my husband. And I¡¯m not a whore!¡¯ Jessica was arguing with herself.


    Lexi took Jessica¡¯s hand . Then he began to y in front of everyone. He kissed her cheek and showed her how happy he was.


    Jessica was talking to Mrs. Grace before the woman who had an important role in her life so far, said goodbye to go home.


    ¡°Congrattions Jessica, I just always pray that you are always overshadowed by happiness. Son of Lexi, nice guy. She is so generous, I never thought she was your soul mate.¡± Mrs. Grace wiped away the tears that fell on Jessica¡¯s cheeks, then hugged her very tightly. She let the girl cry in her arms.


    Jessica couldn¡¯t speak. She continued to cry and covered her face in Mr. Grace¡¯s embrace. She convinced herself again that this decision was the best.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    Mrs. Grace, who felt Jessica¡¯s sadness, chose to remain silent. She grabbed the girl¡¯s face and wiped away her tears. ¡°This is your decision, Jessica, no matter what happens I am sure you will get through it. I¡¯m going home now. Take care of yourself.¡±


    Jessica nodded her head. However, she didn¡¯t want to add to the burden of Mrs. Grace, by telling the reason for this wedding.


    Mrs. Grace, turned around. She walked to the door and left the girl in her bridal room.


    * * *


    ¡°Where is Lexi?¡±Mrs. Grace asked Mrs. Anna who was rxing in the family room. The woman of the orphanage, who had been looking after Jessica, needed to convey a few words of advice to Jessica¡¯s husband.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll call him,¡± Mrs. Anna said in a friendly. She was so happy, a beautiful smile was painted on her lips.


    The woman got up from her seat, and invited Lexi down to the family room to meet Mrs. Grace.


    ¡°Lexi, there¡¯s something I want to talk to you about,¡± Mrs. Grace said when she saw Jessica¡¯s husband walking up to her.


    Lexi approached, and bowed respectfully. Meanwhile Mrs. Anna was going to the kitchen, giving privacy to Mrs. Grace and her son.


    ¡°It¡¯s about Jessica .¡± Mrs. Grace looked closely at Lexi who was sitting right in front of her.


    ¡°What happened to Jessica?¡± Lexi asked. From the beginning, Lexi always kept his good act in front of Mrs. Grace. It applies to the present and the next.


    ¡°I leave Jessica to you, son, so far she has lived a simple life and no one is happy for her. I hope you, Lexi, can be a good husband, and can make Jessica happy,¡± Mrs. Grace told him.


    ¡°Of course, I¡¯ll take care of Jessica,¡± he said.


    ¡°Guide Jessica, she stillcks a lot. She can¡¯t cook either,¡± Mrs. Grace was suddenly very worried about Jessica .


    ¡°Take it easy, that¡¯s okay, in this house there is already a chef. So Jessica doesn¡¯t have to cook for me. For other housework, here already many maids who will do it. I chose Jessica as a wife, not as a maid,¡± Lexi answered. He gave this answer only to reduce Mrs. Grace¡¯s worries.


    ¡°Well, son, I believe you. You must be a good husband to Jessica,¡± the middle-aged woman said. Her conversation with Lexi convinced her that Lexi was indeed the best husband for Jessica.


    Lexi nodded.


    ¡°Mom, I have to go back to the orphanage,¡± Mrs. Grace got up from her seat and into car which was driven by one of the drivers who worked there.


    * * *


    Jessica didn¡¯t dare to leave her room. She sat at the edge of the bed. She stared at the wall clock, wishing time would stop spinning.


    Her eyes turned to the side, on a medium-sized brown box. She got up and took the box which was a gift from Chelsea.


    Jessica reads the letter exposed on the front.


    //


    Wee to Jessica¡¯s new life . May you two be a harmonious family.


    God bless you all.


    //


    Jessica took the phone in her pants pocket. She called Chelsea immediately.


    The call was connected.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Chelsea said over the phone.


    ¡°Hello, why are you giving me an expensive gift? I don¡¯t want you to spend your money a lot,¡± Jessica said. Actually, she didn¡¯t open the gift yet.


    ¡°Marriage is only once, and I think you like my gift!¡± Chelsea said, her voice sounded cheerful.


    Jessica opened the box. A gift from Chelsea was pink lingerie withce on the chest.


    ¡°How? Do you like it, right?¡± Chelsea asked to make sure. ¡°Try it first, and take a photo. I wonder what my choice is, it suits you, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Chelsea begged.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not in the wash yet and I¡¯m ashamed to try it,¡± Jessica wasn¡¯t confident.


    ¡± Come on, I beg you,¡± Chelsea still begged.


    Jessica was silent for a moment. She didn¡¯t want to wear that super sexy and hot lingerie. However, she couldn¡¯t refuse Chelsea¡¯s request.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll try it and take a photo, wait a minute!¡±said Jessica . Chelsea was a close friend she had. There was no way she could refuse the request of her only close friend.


    ¡°OK. I¡¯ll wait!¡±


    The phone call ended.


    Jessica changed clothes with bright red lingerie from Chelsea. Then, she sat down in front of the mirror. She saw her reflection on the mirror.


    Jessica¡¯s hands crossed in front of her chest suddenly. The red color of lingerie contrasts sharply with the pure white skin of her body.


    (sound of the door opened)


    Suddenly the door opened. Lexi stood at the door and watched Jessica without blinking. The man gulped saliva. The beauty in sight. Lexi was convinced that he hadn¡¯t in vain been waiting for three days to marry such a beautiful creature of God¡¯s creation.


    Lexi walked forward and closed the room door.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi, why did youe in?¡±Jessica asked with trembling lips.


    ¡°The door is unlocked!¡± Lexi kept walking. His eyes stared at Jessica. It looked like she was naked.


    ¡°Then why don¡¯t you knock on the door?¡±Jessica said, walking backwards as Lexi continued to stare at her lustfully.


    ¡°Did you forget? Now you¡¯re my wife Jessica. And, this room is also my room, we are husband and wife. Your room is my room too!¡± Only this time he saw Jessica who was wearing hot and sexy lingerie. When Jessica was only breathing, he was tempted, especially at this time.


    Lexi forgot that he had to call Jessica, because both of her parents asked him to do it. They wanted to talk to Jessica.


    ¡°But Sir, it¡¯s still three o¡¯clock in the afternoon!¡± Jessica protested. She was afraid Lexi would ask for her rights before she even felt ready.


    ¡°What if it¡¯s still three in the afternoon! We are already legally husband and wife, and there is no prohibition to do it in the afternoon!¡± Lexi walked over to the bed,ying there. Then, he tapped the spot next to him, beckoning to Jessica to lie down beside him.


    Jessica shook her head.


    ¡°You started Jessica, you¡¯re smarter than I thought. Where did you buy that beautiful dress Jessica? Come here, baby! I can¡¯t wait any longer!¡± Lexi teased. He was biting his lower lip many times.


    Jessica stood in her ce. There was a phone call from Chelsea but she rejected it.


    ¡°Sir, shouldn¡¯t it be tonight?¡± Jessica proposed with quivering lips. She prayed in her heart, hoping that someone would knock on the door.


    And then..


    The next two seconds.


    Knock¡­


    Knock¡­


    Knock¡­


    ¡°Miss Jessica and Mr. Lexi, Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel are waiting in the dining room,¡± a maid who was standing in front of the door.


    Jessica was breathing. Fate was on her side again.


    ¡°Change your clothes! We¡¯re out now!¡± Lexi said. Arsene¡¯s words about him having to maintain his authority and charisma could break through his imagination now. ¡°Please don¡¯t call me, Sir! Now I¡¯m your husband, Jess!¡±


    The girl just nodded her head. She took a change of clothes and went to the bathroom. She didn¡¯t want to change her clothes in front of Lexi.


    * * *


    In the dining room¡­


    Jessica and Lexi came and held hands to each other. They sat on the left sofa. Jessica looked down more in embarrassment.


    ¡°Where do you want to go on your honeymoon?¡± Mr. Samuel asked them. His face was as bright as a smile that adorned his lips. He expected a lot from Lexi¡¯s second marriage.


    Jessica chose silence. It was unthinkable in her mind the destination she wanted to spend time with Lexi alone. If possible she wanted to go somewhere where there was no Lexi, and couldn¡¯t be reached by Lexi.


    ¡°Anywhere! It doesn¡¯t matter where we go because I¡¯m just going to spend some time in my room!¡± Lexi put his hand on his wife¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°You are suck,¡± Mr. Samuel shook his head at Lexi¡¯s answer.


    ¡°Mom has already chosen the ce, I¡¯m sure you two will like it!¡± Mrs. Anna was so enthusiastic.


    ¡°Okay, I agree, mom! Can I ask you something?¡± Lexi asked. He nced at Jessica who was sitting next to him.


    ¡°Of course, we will give anything as your wedding gift. Tell me what you want? House, vehicle? Traveling around the world?¡± Mr. Samuel was excited.


    ¡°No, Dad! I just want to take Jessica to live with me in the apartment,¡± Lexi said looking at the other three people in turn.


    ¡®Damn it!¡¯ Jessica¡¯s heart said while the two corners of her lips widened to form a fake smile.


    ¡°No!¡±Mrs. Anna rejected. ¡°This house would not be interesting if you and Jessica did not live here!¡± she said obviously. She refused Lexi¡¯s request.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mom and Dad want to have grandchildren soon? I have to work hard in thepany and also work hard in order to immediately give you grandchildren. The distance of the house can be reached in twenty minutes, but the distance of thepany to my apartment is closer than that. I wasted so much time on the road!¡± Lexi exined. ¡°If mom wants to have grandchildren soon, tonight I will take Jessica to the apartment!¡± Lexi was impatient.


    Mr. Samuel was whispered something by his wife.


    Actually, Jessica wanted to stay in the main house.


    ¡°Arsene has prepared a bridal suite for me and Jessica. It would be a waste if mom and dad didn¡¯t allow me to bring Jessica to the apartment. She¡¯s my wife!¡± Lexi firmly linked her fingers with Jessica¡¯s fingers.


    Silent¡­


    There was a pause of a few seconds before Mr. Samuel finally granted Lexi¡¯s request.


    ¡°Well, mom and dad let you take Jessica to the apartment.¡± Mr. Samuel nodded while listening to the wife who was whispering in his ear.


    ¡°Thank you, mom, dad!¡± Lexi smiled contentedly. No one would be able to stop him tonight. His patience would pay off tonight.


    * * *


    Then, he started his car. The four-wheeled vehicle began to run at medium speed, splitting the streets of Jakarta.


    In the middle of the journey Jessica felt somethinge out and wet in the area down there, in the sensitive part of her body. To be sure, Jessica took the phone that was in the bag. She checked the date indicated on the screen of his device.


    Dealing with Lexi made her forget everything including forget on the current day and date. Every month Jessica¡¯s menstrual cycle was regr, always at the beginning of the month.


    Jessica closed her mouth with her fingers. She forgot that today was her first period.


    ¡®How is this?


    What am I supposed to do?


    There was no way I have to ask Mr. Lexi to take me to buy pads!


    But if I kept sitting here, would it wet the car seat???


    It would be more dangerous and Mr. Lexi would scold me!! this is a super expensive car!!¡¯


    Jessica worried while the liquid down there was uncontroble. The more it came out, it would feel as it got wetter.


    ¡°Sir,¡± Jessica said slowly.


    ¡°My husband!¡± Lexi corrected her firmly.


    ¡°My husband?¡±


    ¡°Please stop the car,¡± Jessica begged.


    ¡°Where are you going? Is there anything left?¡± he asked. He was impatient and only focused on his first night.


    ¡°Stop at the mini market, My Dear,¡± Jessica begged.


    Lexi said to pull his car over.


    Jessica immediately got out of the car. Lexi already saw a red stain on the wife¡¯s pants as well as on the seat of his car.


    ¡°Damn it!¡± Lexi got upset. He turned his head and saw the stain on the car seat.


    Jessica nodded. Looking at Lexi, she was sure the man would definitely be furious. The stains on the car seat were due to carelessness.


    * * *

 Chap 22

    INDIFFERENT OR FOOLN?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    All along the way Alex was silent. He focused forward and never looked at Jessica.


    His patience was really being tested. During these three days he held back and patiently waited for the wedding day. However, when the night after the wedding was in sight, it coincided with the first day of Jessica¡¯s period. That meant Lexi must be patient until Jessica  her period¡¯s over.


    Lexi¡¯s indifferent made Jessica wonder since she went to the supermarket until now. Almost to the basement of the apartment, there wasn¡¯t a word that came out of Lexi¡¯s lips.


    Jessica looked at her husband every now then she yed thumb in confusion. Could it be that Lexi was so angry that her car seat was stained?


    Although hesitant, Jessica decided to askter when their arrival at the apartment.


    Lexi got out of the car. He didn¡¯t want to talk to Jessica. The girl followed in Lexi¡¯s footsteps, got out of the car and ran small following the husband¡¯s wide and fast footsteps.


    ¡°Wait for me!¡± Jessica said.


    Lexi pretended not to hear. He kept his feet on the elevator door.


    In the elevator, Lexi was silent. He looked down and kept his eyes open. He didn¡¯t want to talk to Jessica. Never mind touching her scent alone can arouse lust. Jessica was on her period.


    Elevator doors opened.


    That elevator in the building delivered a couple of newlyweds to the highest floor of the building. Lexi¡¯s ce of residence was on the fourteenth floor.


    ¡°Good evening, Sir!¡± Arsene said. He put on his sweetest smile. Lexi and Jessica arrived at the apartment.


    He saw some of the bridal makeup with maids. However, it seemed all in vain.


    ¡°The employee from the decoration party has just gone back, Sir. I want to go home too,¡± Arsene was getting ready to go home. ¡°Happy new life to Mr. Lexi and Miss Jessica, the bridal suite is ready,¡± he said looking at the newlyweds standing before him.


    Lexi returned his secretary¡¯s gaze. ¡°Don¡¯t go home yet. We have a lot to talk about!¡± Lexi stopped. He moved to the balcony and left Jessica alone.


    Arsene was shocked, he didn¡¯t know why Lexi was holding back to leave. He thought it was wrong if Lexi would immediately take Jessica to the room. Instead, The Boss invited him to talk.


    ¡°OK, Sir,¡±Arsene looked at Jessica questioningly, but the woman just shook her head. Then, Arsene turned to follow Lexi who was already on the balcony.


    Arsene looked at Lexi¡¯s face. He looked t and had no intention of saying anything. ¡°Sorry Mr. Lexi, is there something wrong? Is there anything I can do for you?¡± Arsene asked to start the conversation.


    Lexi was still silent. He remembered Arsene¡¯s words about that he must be authoritative and charismatic. It made him try to maintain self-esteem in front of his secretary.


    However, upon second thought Lexi couldn¡¯t help himself. He couldn¡¯t hide his disappointment. Arsene was the closest person and knew the secret during this time.


    ¡°How many days do women usually have menstruation?¡± Lexi asked, closing his eyes. Then, he threw his gaze the other way, avoiding Arsene¡¯s gaze. He was embarrassed, but he didn¡¯t have a sister to ask. He didn¡¯t even ask Jessica. His heart was already too upset.


    Arsene cleared his throat, holding back augh. ¡°What is it, Sir?¡± Arsene asked, it sounded like an investigation. When Lexi felt awkward like that, Arsene seemed to enjoy it. He made sure that only Lexi asked such ridiculous things.


    ¡°Just answer!¡± Lexi said strictly. Arsene would haveughed it off if he knew Jessica was having her period.


    ¡°My wife usuallyes monthly for 5 days or 7 days. The longest he¡¯s ever had his period for 10 days,¡± Arsene replied honestly.


    ¡°Does that apply to every woman?¡± Lexi was still curious. If only for five days, he could still hold it. Seven days was still reasonable, but not within ten days. Lexi closed her eyes again. This really tested his patience, god level.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, sir, but it seems that one woman¡¯s menstrual cycle is different from another woman¡¯s. Some are routine every month, some are once every 3 months or 2 months. Not the same, that¡¯s what I know,¡± Arsene answered. From the way Lexi exhaled, Arsene understood that the boss was upset.


    ¡°How was Jessica¡¯s menstrual cycle?¡± Lexi scratched the back of her head that didn¡¯t itch. It would be a shame for him if he had to ask Jessica about it.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask by yourself, Sir? Isn¡¯t Miss Jessica now your wife?¡± Arsene linked his eyebrows. He tried to guess Lexi¡¯s mind.


    ¡°No! I don¡¯t want to talk to her. I don¡¯t want to get close to her¡± Lexi said strictly.


    ¡°What is it, Sir?¡± Arsene insisted.


    ¡°Jessica is on her period, I can¡¯t get close to her!¡± he said slowly.


    ¡°It seems that you have to be patient again, Sir,¡± Arsene tried not tough. He took a deep breath to hold back theughter many times.


    ¡°Yes,¡± he said in a barely audible voice.


    Silent¡­


    ¡°Do you still have something to talk about, Sir? I have to go home now because my wife is waiting. It¡¯s Sunday and I should be off work,¡± Arsene exined.


    ¡°Yeah, you better go home,¡± Lexi had no reason to keep Arsene in the apartment.


    Arsene turned around and immediately went home.


    Lexi decided to contact Dr. Sham to ask this. However, before the man on the other side of the phone received the call, Lexi abandoned his n. He didn¡¯t want to look like a fool.


    * * *


    Jessica sat down. She didn¡¯t do anything. She was waiting until Lexi came to her room.


    Jessica grabbed the phone and opened a message from Chelsea to reduce her nervousness.


    [ How, have you tried it? Where¡¯s the picture? Anyway, when we meet, you should tell me about the night after wedding with Mr. Lexi! ]


    Jessica read a message from Chelsea. She had no intention of replying. The night after the wedding? No, Jessica was horrified at the thought of it. She was thinking of Lexi, he took her honor, it used to make her shudder.


    Just as Jessica wanted to hang up her phone, Chelsea sent a message again.


    Chelsea: [Beryl just asked about you? What am I supposed to say? ]


    Jessica looked at the phone screen. The name Beryl, since childhood already had its own ce in her heart. She once loved her friend. It was just that, after they grew up Jessica began to limit her rtionship with Beryl. However, she never intended to end it.


    Suddenly the door opened. Lexi was already standing and staring intently at him.


    Jessica¡¯s fingers moved swiftly, closing the screen of her phone. She slowly turned her attention back to Lexi.


    ¡°Get out of there,¡± Lexi broke into her room. The decoration of the bridal chamber looked invisible. Only Jessica became the only one who shone the most there.


    Jessica got out of bed. She moved away, sitting on the couch.


    Lexi stopped in front of the closet set, then opened it. For a moment, he nced at lingerie that he had prepared for Jessica. His anger had lessened which had dominated his heart before.


    The two eyes of Jessica secretly stole a nce at Lexi who was changing clothes. She looked at her husband¡¯s back. Now she could watch it. About Lexi, he is handsome and not easy to ignore.


    ¡°Did you look at me?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°No,¡± Jessica said quickly.


    Lexi looked at the wife, and moved his gaze the other way. ¡°Shit!¡± He was still upset about having to postpone the night after the wedding.


    ¡°Sir, the maids are returning to the main house, do you want to eat something? I¡¯ll take it,¡± Jessica offered kindly.


    Lexi nodded his head slowly. Then, he walked out of the room, without looking at Jessica. He wanted to go to the kitchen and enjoy warm milk to ease his bad mood.


    Jessica was feeling guilty. She reflexively followed Lexi. She followed Lexi to the kitchen.


    ¡°Sir, would you like some milk?¡± Jessica offered. She didn¡¯t give up, she should at least apologize right now or tomorrow Lexi would ignore her all day.


    Lexi looked at his wife. His right hand signaled for Jessica not to get too close to him.


    Jessica was sitting in a chair not far from the dinner table. Her two eyes continued to observe Lexi.


    Lexi made a ss of milk. He took an apple in the fridge and wanted to peel it.


    ¡°Sir, let me peel it for you,¡± Jessica said. She was trying to get an apology from Lexi.


    Lexi¡¯s lips were still closed. He focused on peeling apple and didn¡¯t think Jessica was around him.


    Jessica held out her hand, she didn¡¯t give up until Lexi talked to him and apologized.


    ¡°Auuww!¡± Lexi shouted. identally, his finger was hit by a knife.


    ¡°Why, Sir?¡± Jessica got up from her seat and approached Lexi. Seeing the blood on her husband¡¯s finger, she reflexively blew it. ¡°Let me treat!¡± she said.


    Lexi opened his eyes, looking at Jessica¡¯s lips and her worried expression made him tempted.


    Jessica led Lexi to sit on the living room sofa. ¡°Don¡¯t go anywhere,¡± Jessica said. Then, she took the medicine box.


    A minuteter, Jessica was back in Lexi, to treat his wound.


    Lexi¡¯s sense of sight was fixed on Jessica. She cleansed and closed the wound carefully.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica said cheerfully. She looked up and found that Lexi was staring at her.


    This moment made him feel awkward. ¡°Move away!¡± he shouted. He looked at Jessica while he was standing up. Lexi moved away.


    ¡°Wait!¡± Jessica begged.


    Lexi nced at her then he walked towards his room.


    ¡°Wait, Lexi! I¡¯m sorry, tomorrow I will clean and change your dirty car seat! Don¡¯t be silent! I don¡¯t like it!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°You fool!¡± With the index finger of his right hand, Lexi pushed Jessica¡¯s forehead. He made her to stay away from him for a while.


    Jessica nodded. She was looking at Lexi¡¯s back. She was not expecting just because the car seat was identally stained Lexi chose to stay away and ignore her.


    ¡°Ok, I won¡¯t feel guilty anymore. Well, I even like it when you stay away from me like this,¡± Jessica muttered, she convinced herself. Hopefully, Lexi¡¯s indifferent was not because he was holding back anger. It wouldn¡¯t be dangerous if the emotions would umte, like an atomic bomb ready to explode.


    * * *

 Chap 23

    SEXY TIPS FROM MOM


    The sound of a cell phone buzzed, waking Jessica up. She blinked both eyelids. Her hands are stretched out on the table that is next to the sofa. She groped her phone.


    Jessica was surprised when she saw the phone screen that already showed eight in the morning. She woke upte.


    Then, she immediately got out of bed. She ran to Lexi¡¯s room. She was sure if the man would be very angry because she hadn¡¯t prepared food for breakfast.


    Jessica didn¡¯t see Lexi there but she saw two maids who were cleaning the room.


    ¡°Where is Mr. Lexi?¡±Jessica asked as she walked towards the two maids.


    ¡°This morning Mr. Lexi told us toe here, he had just left for work,¡± the one of the maids answered.


    Jessica breathed a sigh of relief. She thought that Lexi was not angry because he had already left for work.


    ¡°Miss, I have prepared a breakfast menu, you have to immediately take a shower cause Mrs. Anna wille here soon,¡± One of the maids said and left the room. Jessica went to the dining room.


    ¡°Mrs. Anna, Why will shee here?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know miss, you¡¯d better take a shower soon, before Mrs. Anna arrives here.¡± The maids were setting the dinner table while waiting for Jessica to take a shower.


    Jessica nodded her head.


    Fifteen minutester, Jessica came out of the bathroom. She had finished her bath.


    Jessica sat down and tasted chicken porridge. ¡°It¡¯s delicious,¡± Jessica praised on the menu that was served by the maids.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± One of the maids said. She continued looking at the young woman who was now legally the daughter-inw of Ricardo¡¯s family .


    There was a pause before Jessica was curious about the maid. ¡°What? Is there something wrong with me?¡±Jessica asked.


    ¡°Congrattions Miss, congrattions on your wedding and Mr. Lexi!¡± the maid could say it. Her meeting with Jessica was very memorable. She did not expect a girl like Jessica was able to make his employer¡¯s son back to believe in the bonds of marriage.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Jessica replied. The sharp look of the maid still raised many questions in Jessica¡¯s mind.


    Silent.


    The maid still thought, she was not sure but she wanted to tell Jessica.


    ¡°It¡¯s about Mr. Lexi, let me tell you something about her,¡± the maid tried to tell. She thought that Jessica needed to know about Jessica¡¯s husband¡¯s dark story.


    ¡°Tell me about it,¡± Jessica said quietly. Among all the people who connected with Lexi that she met, only this maid was the one who made her feelfortable.


    She sat down next to Jessica. ¡°Miss, Do you know that Mr. Lexi had been married before?¡±


    ¡°Yes, perhaps I know.¡± Jessica still enjoyed the rest of the porridge in her bowl.


    ¡°So, five years ago. In one day, Ricardo¡¯s family was happy then it turned heartbreaking. After a party in the afternoon until the evening that was held to celebrate the wedding of Mr. Lexi and his wife, at ten o¡¯clock in the evening Mr. Lexi who had just entered the bridal room shouted, because he found his wife dead¡± The maid told her and looked straight ahead, as if the event was happening in front of her eyes.


    Jessica finished her breakfast. She drank a ss of water slowly, then she focused on the story of the maid.


    ¡°From then on Mr. Lexi, whose bias was to look cheerful and excited, became an indifferent and cold person. He prefers to be quiet and shut up. Finally, he decided to leave the house then stayed here,¡± the maid continued to tell the story.


    Jessica didn¡¯t interrupt. He was curious about the story of the maid


    ¡°I had told Mrs. Anna to be here too, because since childhood I have taken care of Mr. Lexi but Mr. Lexi refused,¡± the maid said.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi really had a bad time when he lived here. Countless times I heard him cry at night. Not only that, sometimes in the middle of the night I also hear him screaming from inside his room.¡± The maid who had never told this to anyone.


    ¡°Did Mr. Lexi love histe wife so much?¡± Jessica asked. Actually, she wasn¡¯t  interested in Lexi¡¯s past. It didn¡¯t matter who histe wife was. She didn¡¯t want to know, nor to find out.


    The maid nodded her head. ¡°Mr. Lexi may be rude and likes to get angry, but he is very kind. Miss Jessica must get his heart, I¡¯m sure Miss Jessica can do that,¡± she said as she was enthusiastic.


    A slight smile was etched on Jessica¡¯s lips. She was not sure she would understand Lexi. She hoped the man would let her go.


    The sound of the doorbell made the maid move from her seat. She decided to continue the story next time. ¡°That Mrs. Anna hase,¡± she said and put her index finger on her lips. She told Jessica not to tell anyone.


    ***


    Mrs. Anna and Jessica sat in the back seat. The car runs at medium speed. Since then Jessica just followed the instructions of her mother-inw, without asking at all.


    ¡°Where are we going Ma?¡±asked Jessica.


    ¡°We¡¯re just going to eat,¡± Mrs. Anna said. ¡°I¡¯ll take you shopping too.¡± Mrs. Anna smiled, always looking at Jessica affectionately.


    The car stopped in the parking area of a boutique building that Mrs. Anna, a member of this boutique.


    ¡°Come on down,¡± Mrs. Anna said.


    ¡°Yes, Ma¡¯am,¡± Jessica replied. Mrs. Anna held Jessica¡¯s hand to go inside.


    All the waitress in the boutique looking at Mrs. Anna. They bow respectfully to VIP clients.


    ¡°Take my daughter-inw to choose lingerie and some casual clothes,¡± the middle-aged woman said to the waitress.


    One of the waitresses showed Jessica to a room full of lingerie.


    ¡°Here please, Miss Jessica, you can choose which one you like,¡± she offered.


    Jessica nodded and began to look around. All the clothes she saw were almost the same as what Chelsea bought.


    Mrs. Anna sat up and focused on observing Jessica from a distance. It was already a quarter of an hour, but not a lingerie was chosen by her. Finally, the mother got up from her seat. She walked to be closer to Jessica.


    ¡°Jessica, haven¡¯t you chosen one yet?¡± The two of Mrs. Anna¡¯s eyes saw Jessica who looked confused while the waitress still maintained good manners.


    ¡°Not yet, all the clothes are hot and sexy,¡± Jessica muttered.


    ¡°Well, if you don¡¯t want to choose it, let me choose it for you. This is a must-have dress for newlyweds, you understand,¡± she said smiley. Jessica was so shy. However, Mrs. Anna was grateful to have a daughter-inw like Jessica because Jessica was indeed special. Lexi deserved to be on her knees.


    Jessica was silent, she was embarrassed to imagine herself wearing those lingeries.


    ¡°I take everything red and ck plus this one!¡± Mrs. Anna showed lingeries that were in front of her.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that too much, mom?¡±Jessica was interested to see the waitress of the boutique who began to put some of Mrs. Anna¡¯s chosen underwear into paper bags.


    ¡°There are 365 days in a year, those are not half of it!¡±.


    ¡°But mom, that¡¯s too much!¡±Jessica protested. She was still gawking at the waitress who were still packing all her lingeries.


    ¡°No Jessica, mama is sure you will need it. It¡¯s all for you and Lexi! Yeah, don¡¯t push it. This is the first gift from mom for you,¡± she said. She was holding Jessica¡¯s cheek and smiling warmly at her daughter-inw.


    Jessica just nodded. There was no point in arguing with Mrs. Anna. Her mother-inw, the kind of person who always forced in a subtle way. As a result, Jessica could only agree.


    Then Mrs. Anna chose some bags and also high heels


    for Jessica.


    ¡°Where are we going Ma?¡± Jessica asked. She looked at the huge paper bag. The boutique party would take all those to Lexi¡¯s apartment.


    ¡°We¡¯re going to the clinic for a while, and then we eat,¡± she was going with Jessica, which made her very happy, she felt that she had an obedient daughter.


    The car started to run to the next destination. In the middle of the trip Mrs. Anna had contacted Lexi via video call. But, Lexi didn¡¯t ask about Jessica.


    Mrs. Anna took a decoction of herbs fertilizing the womb in the clinic. Then she took Jessica to a restaurant not far from the apartment.


    Two servings of steaks were served on the table. Mrs. Anna and Jessica enjoyed lunch together.


    ¡°Mom, actually Lexi is angry at me,¡± Jessica said, she needed to tell her mother-inw that Lexi was ignoring her.


    ¡°No need to be afraid Jess, you just need to wear one of the lingerie that I bought you earlier, that way Lexi won¡¯t be angry anymore!¡± Mrs. Anna suggested.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    ¡°Really?¡± Jessica was curious.


    ¡°Yes, wear one of those lingeries tonight, and you just have to sit quietly on the bed. I am sure that Lexi will forgive you¡± Mrs. Anna said confidently.


    ¡°Is it that easy?¡± Jessica linked her eyebrows in disbelief.


    ¡°Trust me,¡± she made Jessica to trust to her. The question from Jessica made Mrs. Anna forgot to ask her main goal. Actually she wanted to ask about Jessica¡¯s night after wedding with Lexist night. ¡°Your father, when he was young, he felt on my knees when i wore it,¡± she told andughed.


    Jessica nodded, she would do the tips from mom.


    ***


    The night.


    [I¡¯ll be there soon, no need to prepare dinner. I¡¯ve already eaten ]


    Jessica read a message from Lexi. The next minute there was a phone call from Mrs. Anna.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Jessica was greeting.


    ¡°Is Lexi home?¡± Mrs. Anna asked.


    ¡°Maybe soon,¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°Listen to me, Jess.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Jessica answered. She felt strange with the tips from Mrs. Anna. However, she believed the woman didn¡¯t give the wrong direction.


    ¡°Choose a red dress, have you already chosen it?¡±


    ¡°I got it, mom,¡± Jessica chose one of the dresses that had just been dried by the maid.


    ¡°Make sure the cleavage is low,¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute,¡± Jessica answered.


    She chose a red dress with a low cleavage, ording to the direction of her mother-inw.


    ¡°Have you?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She had been waiting for about a minute.


    ¡°Done, mom.¡±


    ¡°When you have it, you just have to wear it, don¡¯t forget to kiss your husband¡¯s hand and give him your most beautiful smile. If necessary, offer a massage. Lexi will definitely like it,¡± Mrs. Anna exined patiently.


    ¡°Okay Mom,¡± Jessica said.


    Jessica quickly followed her mother¡¯s orders. She didn¡¯t care about his appearance being too bold. She wanted Lexi to forgive her. She didn¡¯t want Lexi to ignore her anymore


    Jessica stood in front of the mirror. She was looking at her face there. She felt sad, tough, and most importantly got an apology from her husband.


    Jessica sat down on the bed. She let his long hair down, then she was looking at the door.


    It¡¯s been fifteen minutes since Lexi first texted. Her husband would be home soon.


    And¡­


    (Sounds of the door opened)


    The bedroom door was opened. Lexi closed the door. He didn¡¯t know Jessica was there.


    Lexi¡¯s eyes widened, she got up and she turned to her husband. She grabbed Lexi¡¯s right hand and kissed.


    ¡°Why are you here dressed like this?¡± Lexi asked as he swallowed. Jessica¡¯s touch and also her appearance made him very excited, in just seconds his pants were already feeling tight.


    ¡°I just want to apologize about yesterday, I was really careless because I made the car seat dirty!¡± Jessica said and lowered her head. She scared.


    Jessica¡¯s position made Lexi free to look at her chest that he had never seen before. Jessica¡¯s chest was slightly open, it made him really excited.


    Jessica still couldn¡¯t understand why he was angry.


    Lexi wass eager to ask for his rights as a husband. However, he couldn¡¯t do it this time.


    Lexi wanted to be angry. All day long he tried hard to expel Jessica¡¯s shadow from his head.


    The girl without feeling guilty seduced him, despite the fact that Jessica was still on her period.


    Jessica put her arms around him and briefly kissed Lexi¡¯s lips.


    ¡°Let go! Change your clothes and go to sleep!¡± creature Lexi. He was already excited. This tormented him.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to sleep!¡±Jessica didn¡¯t want to let go. Her hand was still around Lexi¡¯s neck.


    Lexi slowly unravels Jessica¡¯s hand. Without saying a word, he immediately left the room. If necessary he would leave the apartment, as long as Jessica¡¯s period.


    Jessica was stunned, Lexi was indeed not rude. But the man still did not give her an apology. He even left the room without saying a word.


    ¡®Is Lexi as mad as that just because his car seat is identally dirty?¡¯ she thought.


    * * *

 Chap 24

    MISUNDERSTANDING


    The day before noon, Jessica was sitting on the balcony of her room. She was looking down to the crowded highway from the top of this apartment.


    It had been a week, Lexi hadn¡¯t been home. That morning, at night Jessica carried out sexy tips from her mother. In the morning, Lexi left for work very early and she didn¡¯te home until now.


    Without any news via message or by phone. Not only that, Lexi had never contacted him until recently. Lexi also didn¡¯t send message to any of the maids.


    Jessica kept guessing what would have made Lexi mad at her.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Lexi¡¯s voice was quiet.


    ¡°Hello It¡¯s me Jessica,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Yes, what?¡± Lexi asked. He said with no expression.


    ¡°I ask permission, Iwant to go out to meet with Chelsea,¡± Jessica asked hopefully. ¡°May I?¡±


    ¡°Just tell Chelsea toe to the apartment. I let your friende but I don¡¯t want you to leave the apartment!¡± Lexi told her.


    ¡°What if Chelsea don¡¯t want to?¡± Jessica at least wanted to feel the outside air. This week Jessica only was in the apartment. She didn¡¯t leave that. It made her feel bored.


    ¡®Miss Jessica can¡¯t leave the house, that¡¯s Mr. Lexi¡¯s message!¡¯ Jessica remembered the maids said to hertely.


    ¡°If Chelsea doesn¡¯t want to, it means you don¡¯t have to meet her,¡± Lexi exined.


    ¡°But ¡­,¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t like rejection!¡± Lexi interrupted quickly.


    ¡°Well, Sir, uh- I mean my husband. Do you want to tell me when you get back home?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be home tonight,¡± Lex said. It has been a week. This night would be memorable to them.


    ¡°Where has my husband been all this time?¡±Jessica asked curiously.


    ¡°Save all your questions Jess, I¡¯ll tell you everything tonight!¡± Lexi replied, he still had to discuss with Arsene.


    ¡°Okay, I got it¡± Jessica said.


    Lexi just ended the call.


    Jessica had been waiting for Chelsea for half an hour. She  began to feel bored.


    ¡°Miss Jessica!¡± the maid called her as she knocked on the door slowly.


    ¡°Wait a minute,¡± Jessica said, getting up from her seat and opening the door.


    ¡°Miss Chelsea hase,¡± the waiter said. ¡°She¡¯s in the living room,¡± she added.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll see her!¡± Jessica rushed to the living room.


    Jessica stepped on her feet, approached Chelsea who was already sitting and waiting for her.


    Jessica¡¯s outstretched hand took Chelsea directly into her arms.


    ¡°How are you?¡± Jessica asked. She led Chelsea to sit next to her. It was great to see Chelsea after a week of not seeing her friend.


    ¡°Well, what about you?¡± Chelsea asked.


    Jessica nodded, there was no way she could tell Chelsea about what she was feeling. She didn¡¯t want to make her feel worried.


    Both of Chelsea¡¯s eyeballs looked at Jessica with a seductive smile. For one week she deliberately did not ask Jessica about her first night with Mr. Lexi. Chelsea wanted to ask directly, and got an answer from Jessica¡¯s mouth.


    ¡°Why?¡± Jessica saw the unusual look on Chelsea¡¯s face.


    ¡°How was your first night with Mr. Lexi?¡±Jessica was silent because she didn¡¯t want the two maids who were currently in the kitchen to hear their conversation.


    ¡°I just finished my period two days ago, while Mr. Lexi hasn¡¯te here since one week ago. We haven¡¯t done it yet,¡± Jessica answered honestly. It was impossible to admit that Lexi had had sex before in the vi at that time.


    ¡°Really?¡± Chelsea muttered, a little disappointed.


    Jessica nodded.


    ¡°You said your husband didn¡¯te home for one week, did he go out of town?¡± Chelsea looked at her, she knew that Mr. Lexi was very busy. However, she did not know if the man still took work out of town even after her wedding day.


    ¡°Yes, it looks like Mr. Lexi, emm- I mean my husband is angry that he didn¡¯te home!¡± Jessica was doubtful.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi is angry?¡±Chelsea made sure.


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Lexi was angry that I identally made a stain on his car seat, it is his favorite car¡± Jessica exined.


    Chelsea frowned. It didn¡¯t make sense for a man like Mr. Lexi who was willing to give a billion dors for free to Jessica, angry just because of trifles.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure Mr. Lexi is angry about that,¡± Chelsea said. ¡°Try to remember again, okay?¡± she asked.


    Jessica remembered what happened on the first day of her wedding. The impatient Lexi wanted to ask for her rights, and her sweet attitude. The girl also remembered how uneptable Lexi was when the wedding had to be postponed for three days.


    ¡°I remember, Mr. Lexi was angry when she found out that her car seat was stained with blood, because you forgot that day I had my period!¡±Jessica said Lexi¡¯s suddenly cold facial expression and attitude were still clearly recorded in her mind.


    Chelsea and Jessica both thought. ¡°I don¡¯t think Mr. Lexi was upset that his car seat was stained, I think he was disappointed that he had to postpone he couldn¡¯t touch you! Isn¡¯t that Jessica? Correct me when I¡¯m wrong!¡± Chelsea said. Jessica remembered the look in Lexi¡¯s eyes when picking up Jessica who ran away at that time.


    The look on Lexi¡¯s eyes was unusual. He was angry and there was desire. That was in the opinion of Chelsea who had boyfriend many times.


    Jessica was stunned, as if she¡¯d been mistaken all along. She was silent and closed her eyes. She had done something stupid for teasing Mr. Lexi that night! She should have known Lexi better.


    Didn¡¯t the guy already say it out loud that Jessica¡¯s touch turns him on? Jessica remembered that night. Her lips kissed Lexi first. Both of her arms were hanging there. Ah, it must had been excruciating for Mr. Lexi.


    ¡°It seems that you are right, Mr. Lexi is not angry with me, but he is disappointed that he has to postpone his first night!¡±Jessica exined.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you can do it tonight!¡± Chelsea were enthusiastic.


    Jessica widened her lips to smile. She didn¡¯t even know whether to be happy or sad because of this.


    * * *


    ¡°You¡¯re evil, Lexi!¡± Mrs. Anna shouted at the son who had just set foot in the living room.


    Lexi¡¯s tired face, who had juste home from work, couldn¡¯t understand his mom¡¯s emotions.


    ¡°What do you mean Mom?¡± Lexi asked. His mom¡¯s face turned red with a hunting breath. She was really angry.


    ¡°Where Have you been for a week? You let Jessica alone in the apartment while you sleep in another ce¡± she said, still looking at his son angrily.


    ¡°I slept in the hotel,¡± Lexi answered and walked past her mother. He sat on the couch with his head down, holding back anger.


    ¡°I can¡¯t understand it, you were impatient yesterday to marry Jessica, and now you even leave Jessica to sleep alone in the apartment, only with maids. Mama really doesn¡¯t know what¡¯s in your brain Lexi!¡± his mother¡¯s eyes lit up with anger.


    Lexi just swallowed, not wanting to answer the usations from his mom.


    ¡°Until when you will be like this? You always y with your life and act as you please. Mama only wants grandchildren and you have chosen Jessica as a bride. And now she¡¯s your wife. Think wisely Lexi!¡± Mrs. Anna shook her head, then massaged her dizzy forehead. She didn¡¯t understand his son¡¯s way of thinking.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Mama! You don¡¯t have to be angry at Lexi. Maybe he has his own reasons why he did note home to the apartment during this one week.¡± Mr. Samuel, who had been silent, tried to defend Lexi, who was silent.


    He had always been that way. Mr. Samuel always defended his son when his wife scolded him.


    Silent.


    Lexi wanted to exin his reason. His tongue was filled with shame. After all, he was not used to being open to tell about it to his parents.


    ¡°Until now mama really didn¡¯t know what you were thinking Lexi!¡± Mr. s Anna looked intently at her son. Then she closed her eyes tightly and really felt disappointed in Lexi.


    Lexi didn¡¯t understand both parents who were so expecting the presence of grandchildren at Lexi¡¯s wedding this time.


    Mrs. Anna was getting excited to see Lexi who was silent. It wasn¡¯t umon for her son to ept his usations without giving a defense.


    ¡°Should I take you to a psychologist?¡± Mrs. Anna asked.


    Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna looked at Lexi, waiting for an answer from their son.


    Lexi hesitated, she was embarrassed to reveal the real reason. But if he was silent, his mother would continue to insist even when the time would getting dawn.


    ¡°Why are you sleeping in a hotel? Are you cured and able to fuck another woman?¡± She spoke cruelly. He tried to get Lexi to speak.


    ¡°Enough!¡± Mr. Samuel shouted.


    ¡°Lexi, you¡¯ve married Jessica you can¡¯t act as you please!¡± The tone of Mrs. Anna¡¯s voice was getting higher and higher. She was forcing Lexi to talk, to say something.


    ¡°Jessica was on period, mom. I, I have to stay away from her or I will torture myself!¡± Lexi said. Shame!


    Mrs. Anna was transfixed. She felt sorry for being so rude to your son.


    Silent. There was no sound in the room. Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel looked at each other. They were feeling guilty.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I don¡¯t know,¡± his mom mumbled.


    Lexi nodded slowly.


    ¡°Alright Ma, I¡¯m going home to the apartment now!¡± Lexi said goodbye. He got out of his seat.


    ¡°Jessica is already waiting in your room!¡± Mrs. Anna said.


    Lexi¡¯s footsteps stopped.  He looked at her mother questioningly.


    ¡°Jessica is in the upper room, she¡¯s been waiting for you ever since!¡± She repeated.


    Lexi walked slowly towards the stairs. Walk up the stairs slowly. He was imagining his night with Jessica. He was so excited.


    Lexi¡¯s footsteps stopped at the door. He paused for a moment before opening it. His heart was beating faster.


    * * *

 Chap 25

    NIGHT : ROUND 1


    Many hours before¡­


    In the afternoon Mrs. Anna contacted maid. From there, he knew that Lexi had not returned to the apartment for a week.


    Mrs. Anna who felt angry at Lexi, she also felt worried about Jessica at the same time. She immediately sent her daughter-inw back to the main house.


    Lexi herself asked that Jessica stay in the apartment with her. However, she did not return home for one week.


    If it was Jessica. Perhaps Mrs. Anna will sulk for seven days and seven nights, even more.


    How can a newly married man choose to sleep outside and not apany his wife? Could it be that Lexi has another woman? Could it be that Lexi has already recovered from her illness and prefers to be with a more experienced girl than Jessica ?


    Many thoughts and prejudices crossed the heart of Lexi¡¯s mother. It made her impatient to interrogate. She wa# trying to call his son¡¯s cell phone number that is not active.


    As a result Mrs. Anna just sent a message to her son.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    [ Go home. There¡¯s something I want to talk to you about. Come ASAP! ]


    Mrs. Anna put her cell phone in the room. Then she walked into the living room to wait for Jessica. How cruel Lexi could leave Jessica alone in the apartment with the two maids, not knowing where her husband was.


    ¡°Jessica,¡± the middle-aged woman called, leading Jessica to the second floor where Lexi¡¯s room was.


    Jessica obeyed. She continued her footsteps to following Mrs. Anna¡¯s direction until she arrived at Lexi¡¯s room.


    Mrs. Anna turned the handle, then opened the door wide. ¡°This is Lexi¡¯s room now it¡¯s your room too. This must be your first time here, right?¡± Mrs. Anna said and hinted to Jessica to enter the room.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica lied. Actually, she had been in Lexi¡¯s room that time. It was just that she doesn¡¯t want to admit it. Mrs. Anna would definitely be surprised if she found out that Jessica once sneaked into Lexi¡¯s room.


    ¡°Sit down, I¡¯ll show you something,¡± Mrs. Anna asked, letting Jessica sit on the edge of the bed while she walked to the closet. She picked up a lingerie.


    ¡°I found this lingerie, in Lexi¡¯s shopping cart, it looks like before the wedding day, he had chosen this lingerie for you,¡± the mother revealed, pulling out a lingerie. ¡°You should wear it tonight!¡± she asked.


    ¡°Yes Ma,¡± Jessica said, she really couldn¡¯t refuse because Mrs. Anna was a strict woman. Even if in a subtle way, Jessica could not refuse, because the woman also always insisted in a subtle way.


    ¡°Lexi will be home soon. Take a shower and stay in your room. Mama will have someone deliver dinner for you,¡± Mrs. Anna said. She was so upset about Lexi. Jessica didn¡¯t want to hear Mrs. Anna scolding him.


    ¡°Yes, Mom.¡±


    Mrs. Anna got up from her seat. Then she left out of Lexi¡¯s room.


    Jessica went to the bathroom. Sadness again shed through her mind as cold water flowed from the top of her head. She could no longer resist to stay here.


    Fifteen minutes was enough time for Jessica to end her bath ritual. Then, she stood in front of the mirror observing her own face.


    Hah! Her chest was heavy, arguing with herself. Should she stop regretting everything and ept this fate? Marry a man who only wants her body.


    Jessica¡¯s hand moved away from the pillow. Then she began to wear the evening dress that Mrs. Anna gave her. It was Lexi¡¯s choice.


    It is quite closed because there is an outer part that covers her chest unlike the evening dress chosen by Mrs. Anna. Nice color and not too shy. Soft andfortable, the most important thing could lessen her embarrassment.


    Jessica came out of the bathroom and sat on the edge of the bed. She looked at the door and took a deep breath.


    She hadn¡¯t had dinner because her tasteless looking at pieces of fruit and a ss of milk that was on the desk.


    ¡®Is Mr. Lexi home? Do I need to apologize first? Ah, what should I say?¡¯ Jessica wasying down with both eyes fixed on the door. She was waiting for Lexi to knock on this room door.


    ¡®Wait, can I get away! I¡¯m not ready! And it may never be ready!¡¯ she shuddered to herself when remembering that terrible night. ¡®What about the rules of marriage, I don¡¯t want to start first. Mr. Lexi wants me! It¡¯s not me who wants it, well I¡¯ll just shut up and sell it for a fortune! What a fool the rules of marriage are!¡¯


    The room door opened. Lexi walked in with wide eyes.


    ¡°My¨C my husband, wee home¡±Jessica asked, stammering. She woke up from his sleep.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take a shower first! Wait, you look impatient, Jessica!¡± Lexi closed the door. He didn¡¯t forget to lock it and went to the bathroom.


    Jessica¡¯s lips were sealed. How could Lexi use her of impatience! He is the one who can¡¯t wait for tonight. Jessica couldn¡¯t stop thinking about Lexi who was trying to turn things around.


    It had been about ten minutes since Lexi was in the bathroom. Jessica grabbed a ss of milk and drank it shy, hoping to get rid of her impatience. She wasn¡¯t realizing Lexi was already standing next to her.


    ¡°My husband, do you want milk?¡± Jessica offered, she was feeling nervous because Lexi was looking at her sharply.


    Lexi gulped saliva, not because of a ss of milk, but because of Jessica. Beautiful. However, it always made his lust up.


    ¡°Is your period over?¡± Lexi asked, sitting next to the girl with his eyes focused on her lips.


    ¡± It¡¯s been three days, ¡± Jessica replied, looking back at the husband with both hands still carrying the ss. She hadn¡¯t finished her milk yet.


    ¡°What? Three days ago? Why didn¡¯t you tell me?¡± Lexi protested. He was massaging the back of his head that didn¡¯t itch. It should have been, it was three days ago, there was no need to wait for it to be a week!


    Jessica nodded her head. She offered milk again.


    ¡°Want some?¡± Jessica offered. She found Lexi who was fixated watching her drinking milk.


    ¡°Looks like I have another way to drink it!¡± Lexi said slowly. He kissed Jessica¡¯s lips immediately. Hended a tender kiss on her.


    ¡°My- my husband¡± she whispered, trying to get Lexi¡¯s lips out of her lips.


    ¡°What?¡± Lexi tried to restrain himself. He followed the plot and scenario that Jessica wanted to. The night was still long, and even if it was still less. He didn¡¯t have to go to work tomorrow.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was indeed stupid and indifferent,¡± Jessica said. She might not have escaped but it could make time be longer that night.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, you are stupid!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°So, where did you sleep for a week?¡±Jessica raised her voice so that it didn¡¯t sound shaky. She sat down and looked at the strap of her lingerie, with one pull Lexi was able to opened it.


    ¡°I slept in a hotel!¡±Lexi said, he started guiding Jessica to get on the bed.


    ¡°Oh,¡± she muttered softly.


    Lexi gently hugged Jessica, bringing the girl in her power. Lexi¡¯s right foot wa on top of Jessica¡¯s, he was locking in her movement.


    ¡°Wait my husband, if before two years I already have a billion dors, can we end this marriage?¡± Jessica asked. Her half-heartedly still did not ept if Lexi married her not for love, he only wanted her body.


    ¡°Jessica you are already my wife and you have already signed that contract marriage, why are you still thinking about getting away from me?¡±Lexi protested, he looked angry.


    Jessica closed her eyes. She was scared because of Lexi¡¯s anger. However, it was strange that the man kissed her very tender, when it came into contact with her lips.


    Lexi let go of her lips. ¡°Do you really want to end our marriage this Jessica, you know the consequences?¡± Lexi bluffed emphatically.


    Jessica¡¯s eyes slowly opened her lips, she was trying to escape from the tight embrace of the husband¡¯s arm.


    Although angry, Lexi¡¯s soft lips fused with hers. The kiss was very tender. The man looked angry, but his lips were very soft.


    Jessica took a breath and Lexi kissed her again. Again and again, deeper and wetter. Of course longer than before.


    ¡°Wait a minute,¡± Jessica whispered. Her whole body moved, trying to escape. Especially her hands pushing Lexi away from her.


    Not answering Jessica¡¯s word, Lexi began to kiss her cheeks. He kissed his lips many times, down to the neck, further to the ear, up to the shoulder of his wife. All his lust poured softly in every kiss and kiss Lexi, but not with Jessica, she tightly closed eyelids. She bit Lexi¡¯s lip and kept trying to push Lexi away.


    ¡°My husband. Please stop!¡±Jessica screamed. She grabbed the sheet and tried to save herself from Lexi who continued to put pressure on her. He was still looking at Jessica¡¯s body. He didn¡¯t want to let Jessica go just like that he waited 10 days for this special night with her.


    Jessica continued to try to escape from the confines of Lexi¡¯s body, her heart refused.


    He was not hearing Jessica¡¯s wishes, Lexi¡¯s hands began to lose control and could not be conditioned in his wife¡¯s lingerie.


    ¡°Wait!¡±Jessica¡¯s squirmed.


    Lexi stopped what he was doing.


    ¡°Have you forgotten the rules of our marriage?¡± Lexi protested. Jessica had already signed a marriage contract, which meant that she had agreed with the content of the agreement in it.


    Jessica didn¡¯t think she was biting Lexi¡¯s arm. It hurt him.


    ¡°Why do you always reject me Jessica, even after you became my wife! After ten days I was waiting for you! Waiting, tonight, but you still refuse me! Are you testing my patience or what?¡± Lexi was furious. He threw away a nce. He was so angry that he didn¡¯t want to look at Jessica.


    Jessica was silent.


    ¡°Go away if you really don¡¯t want to serve me!¡± Lexi banished her tone and sounded angry.


    Jessica took a deep breath. She tied up her kimono that had slipped off. Then, she got out of bed. Lexi must have been very offended the more she had bitten his arm. His voice alone sounds terrible.


    Maybe it was better to see Lexi angry, than to have to sleep with her tonight. Half of Jessica¡¯s heart still didn¡¯t ept that Lexi only married her because he only wanted her body.


    ¡°Just go there and see how I destroy the orphanage and the children who live there!¡± Lexi threatened. ¡°Not only will you lose the people in the orphanage but you will also lose the chance to meet your parents!¡± he grinned triumphantly.


    Jessica stopped. Lexi¡¯s threat made her sculpt. She did not dare to take a breath and to move away from that room.


    ¡®I¡¯ve been waiting 10 days for our night but you still keep chasing me, you¡¯re so rude Jessica!¡¯ Lexi said in his heart.


    ¡°Leave me alone! Don¡¯te back to this room again!¡± Lexi shouted. He slowly rubbed the part of his arm that Jessica had bitten off. He was not willing to see the back of his wife who was still standing near the door.


    Jessica could have stepped outside and not thought about the orphanage, but what about the opportunity to meet her parents. It was one of her greatest desires and dreams.


    Then, Jessica turned around and walked slowly towards the bed with her eyes always on Lexi. She sat next to her husband, who was sitting at the head of the bed.


    Lexi didn¡¯t even look at Jessica. Her breath was short with the lips tightly closed. This man was still feeling very upset.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡±Jessica sat down on her knees and bowed her head.


    ¡°Get out of here, you break my heart!¡± Lexi turned her back to Jessica .


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry my husband I didn¡¯t mean to walk away from you before the contract ended,¡± Jessica regretfully grabbed the back of Lexi¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Go there, just go!¡± Lexi got Jessica¡¯s hand away.


    ¡®Damn it! Do I have to beg? Really? Isn¡¯t he the one who desires when he touches me? Why now I have to beg to stay by his side!¡¯ Jessica¡¯s heart said.


    ¡°I do not refuse it, I will do it with pleasure. I have not signed our marriage contract, even if I can not then I will try to be a good wife,¡± Jessica said . She couldn¡¯t believe what she just said.


    ¡°Get out!¡±Lexi shouted without looking at Jessica .


    ¡°No!¡± Jessica grabbed Lexi¡¯s arm, then moved closer. She slowly embraced her husband¡¯s body.


    ¡°I did not refuse. I will not refuse again. I will do it with pleasure!¡± Jessica¡¯s voice was soft in Lexi¡¯s ears. Biting his own lips she couldn¡¯t believe what she had just said. It was she who had begged Lexi.


    The craziest thing, because begs the man who already raped her and took away her honor by force, to fuck her again! Really?


    Kiss after kiss showered Jessica¡¯s body . He was starting from his lips, cheeks and neck. With just one pull, Lexi had managed to remove the outside of the lingerie worn by Jessica .


    Both of Jessica¡¯s hands gripped the sheets. Resist the tickle and pain when Lexi bit behind her ear.


    ¡°Even if you scream! I won¡¯t let you go Jessica !¡± Lexi whispered. ¡°You¡¯re mine!¡±


    A long and passionate night begun..


    * * *

 Chap 26

    NIGHT : ROUND 2


    Lexi¡¯s breath caught. The next second, he was on top of Jessica¡¯s body. Hended a kiss on her forehead, then hugged her tightly.


    It paid off for ten days of his patience. Resist the turmoil, refrain from Jessica¡¯s charm. He was tired, with a smile adorning his cheeks, really felt satisfied.


    No matter how many times Jessica screamed and asked for forgiveness. Finally, they reached the top together.


    Jessica closed her eyes. She was feeling tired and sleepy. Regardless of her current condition, she could only obey when Lexi held her in his arms.


    Lexi stroked the sweat dripping down her eyebrows With his right hand. Then he changed her sleeping position, tilted, facing the direction of his wife.


    The man, watching Jessica who was still asleep. Pull out a few strands of hair covering the eyebrows. Rubbed the sweat that soaked his forehead and stared so fixedly.


    Lexi was still looking at Jessica¡¯s face, for the first time admiring the way his wife sleeps.


    Beautiful thick eyebrows, eyshes are tapering, sharp nose tiny, cheeks flushed, and Lexi saw a smile stuck in her red lips, could it be that Jessica dreamed beautiful about him?


    Lexi¡¯s lust red up again. She couldn¡¯t wake Jessica up. In the dim light, Lexi saw the corner of her wet eyes. Then he got up and grabbed the nket he had thrown.


    He spread it to cover the body of his wife. The next five seconds, Lexi was already lying next to Jessica¡¯s body and hugging her very tightly.


    ¡°You are mine Jessica, you are only mine!¡± Lexi softly as he put his face on his wife¡¯s chest. The sound of Jessica¡¯s regr breath, as if could luby for Lexi. It made him easy to fall asleep by continuing to cuddle, very close without a bulkhead.


    It was gettingte. Maybe it was early in the morning. The atmosphere in the room was still dark.


    Jessica was getting ufortable. As if something was disturbing her sleep. Her eyelids opened then closed again. She was silent holding her breath, when she felt heavy because something was pressing her body.


    Jessica¡¯s body shuddered. She was tingling, pain, and goosebumps thatbined into one. It made her want to feel again, again, and again. She began to swipe her sleeping position, because it was ufortable.


    And¡­


    The next second, Jessica opened her eyes.


    ¡°Oh my God,¡± Jessica whispered. She wanted to change her position but she felt weak, helpless.


    Lexi continued her work. However, Jessica was still ovee by drowsiness that made her continue to sleep. Lexi did not give up. He wanted to feel again, dredge up as much pleasure as possible. He was treating his pent-up lust all this time.


    Jessica¡¯s eyelids were wide open when Lexi bit her shoulder.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi!¡±Jessica muttered half-consciously. In the dim light of the room, she saw Lexi¡¯s face.


    ¡°Wake up!¡± Lexi said.


    His voice made Jessicapletely awake. He was realizing that not a single thread covered her body.


    Jessica reflexively pulled the nket and covered her body. She was not allowing Lexi¡¯s eyes to stare and to observe her exposed body parts.


    Lexi shook her head. He didn¡¯t approve of Jessica¡¯s actions.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Jessica said softly and grabbed a nket to cover her body.


    ¡°I¡¯m awake and want more!¡± Lexi said slowly. He was looking at Jessica by continuing to look at her with sharp and fiery eyes.


    ¡°Want what?¡±Jessica asked with trembling lips. She chose to forget the memory of what happenedst night.


    ¡°Open the nket!¡± he ordered with an angry look.


    Jessica¡¯s hands sped tightly. The eyelids were tightly closed. Her whole body was still hurt. No, she would not allow Lexi to touch her again.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that you forgot Jessica, rememberst night you even begged me to fuck you. You asked for it first! It is you, not me!¡± Lexi was winning.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I must have been mistaken Sir!¡±Jessica answered, she was drowning herself in a nket. She was very shy. With his right hand she beat herself on the head. There was a mistake, she didn¡¯t know in which part of her organ.


    Jessica heard Lexi¡¯s movements. She lowered the nket, peering curiously at what Lexi was doing.


    As it turned out, her husband was turning off the room¡¯s AC. Nimbly Jessica hid in the nket again.


    ¡°Shit!¡± he muttered slowly.


    It hadn¡¯t been ten minutes since Jessica had been sweating. ¡°Why is the AC turned off? This room is so hot!¡± she protested.


    ¡°Open the nket! Now!¡± He who did not wear a thread even feels hot, furthermore Jessica who wrapped her body in a thick nket. ¡°Do you still want to be in the nket, Jessica?¡± he bluffed with a louder voice.


    ¡°No, I¡¯mfortable wearing a nket, just a little hot!¡± Jessica answered. shepared to how she felt very hot, like in a roast over a zing fire. ¡°Emm- I¡¯m cold,¡± sheined as she was lying to look convincing.


    There was a pause of a few seconds. Jessica waited for a reply from Lexi.


    ¡°Then let me warm you up!¡± Lexi whispered very close to Jessica right in her ear.


    Jessica inched, Lexi¡¯s voice that was so close, managed to surprise her. Her body trembled. The shadow ofst night¡¯s scene shed in her memory again. No! Even today her body still felt crushed. If possible, Jessica would like to rest for a day and a night.


    With one hand pull Lexi managed to unravel the nket that covered Jessica¡¯s body.


    ¡± Aaa, ¡± Jessica squealed, crossing her arms in front of her chest. She pulled the nket back and covered his body again.


    Lexi took off and threw away any clothes he wore.


    ¡°Please, not now!¡± Jessica felt helpless.


    He opened the nket that covered Jessica¡¯s body. Jessica was still shaking great.


    Lexi looked intently. Jessica didn¡¯t seem to be joking. He was exhausted.


    ¡°Sleep again!¡± Lexi whispered, changing her sitting position leaning against the wall of the bed. He could not bear, furthermore when he saw the two beads of Jessica¡¯s teary eyes.


    Jessicaid down. No, it would not dy! That was enough for tonight.


    ¡°Here I will hug you!¡± Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s shoulders closer. He was crawling on her chest.


    Jessica didn¡¯t want to. She was convinced that Lexi was tricking her. ¡°Do I have to remind you what happenedst night? You¡¯re the one begging and teasing me! Do you admit defeat and admit that I am mighty?¡± Lexi said.


    Jessica wasn¡¯t sure. She was getting more alert because of Lexi¡¯s words.


    ¡°Here, sleep! I won¡¯t bother you! Thank you forst night. Thank you for the pleasure you have. Thank you for serving and fulfilling your right as my wife,¡± he was seeing the clear drops flowing from the corner of Jessica¡¯s eye, Lexi felt guilty. Jessica must have been scared.


    He didn¡¯t want to make Jessica feel bad. He didn¡¯t let Jessica serve him again this morning.


    Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s chin andnded a brief kiss on his wife¡¯s lips. ¡°Here!¡± Lexi persuaded. He reached out his hand with a reassuring look on his face.


    ¡°I won¡¯t do it again!¡± Lexi persuaded, he tried to muffle his fiery lust. He was staring at Jessica, the touch of Jessica could activate all the dead cells inside him.


    * * * *

 Chap 27

    Uninvited Guest


    From two in the morning, until dawn. Lexi didn¡¯t close her eyes at all. He didn¡¯t know why his eyes were always on Jessica.


    Their age difference was 12 years. It was so interesting, in his heart he felt relieved because it was legitimate being husband and wife.


    Lexi¡¯s cell phone rm rings. It¡¯s six in the morning. Four hours didn¡¯t seem to go by quickly, it just passed.


    Lexi blew the eyebrows of the woman lying next to her with his lips. There was no way to wake him up. However, remembering so adorable what happenedst night. The naughty idea of Lexi shed through the man¡¯s mind, to make Jessica wake up.


    Once again Lexi blows Jessica¡¯s eyebrows to wake her up.


    Jessica slowly opened her eyes. While Lexi continued to look at her, he was waiting for the wife to gain full patience.


    ¡°You¡¯re upte Jessica!¡± Lexi shook his head. He was looking at her in mockery.


    ¡°so, why?¡±Jessica asked looking up at Lexi¡¯s face which was about an inch from her face.


    ¡°You or I used to take a shower first? it¡¯s already half past seven!¡± Lexi said in a tone of voice an octave louder than before.


    Jessica still stared questioningly not knowing what Lexi¡¯s words meant.


    ¡°We have to get down and eat together, at seven o¡¯clock we are already in the dining room or mama will scold you!¡± Lexi said obviously with a reassuring expression.


    Silent. Jessica was still trying to understand Lexi¡¯s exnation.


    ¡°Do you or I take a shower first?¡± Lexi bargained. He really enjoyed this morning. It wasfortable to have Jessica apany and sleep in the same bed with her.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    ¡± Emm-, ¡± Jessica muttered as she immediately crossed her arms in front of her chest, remembering what they didst night.


    ¡°Let¡¯s take a shower together!¡± Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s body and carried her into the bathroom.


    There was no refusal from Jessica, besides still not fully aware that her body was very weak even just to walk to the bathroom.


    ¡°I can do it myself,¡± Jessica said, moving her legs.


    He didn¡¯t want to argue with Jessica, Lexi immediately put her down. He let Jessica into the bathroom by herself first.


    Just as the door closed, Lexi heard Jessica¡¯s screaming from inside.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Lexi quickly ran to the bathroom. Jessica, frightened by the sight of cockroaches, reflexively hugged Lexi.


    ¡°There are cockroaches, it¡¯s there!¡± Jessica pointed at the area under the sink. Lexi¡¯s sense of sight checked where Jessica was headed. However, he did not see anything.


    ¡°It¡¯s gone, let¡¯s take a shower! It¡¯s almost seven o¡¯clock, you¡¯rete Jessica!¡± Lexi grumbled with an angry expression but his heart really felt happy when his wife hugged and asked for protection from him.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower first, my husband? But can you stay hereter! After all, why would such a ridiculous animal be here!¡±Jessica stepped back into the bathroom by continuing to lead Lexi to follow her footsteps.


    The bathroom door was closed.


    Jessica was still clutching the nket with one hand. ¡°I¡¯ll take a shower first, Mr. Lexi take care of it!¡±pointing towards the side of the sink. There is only a transparent ss wall separating them.


    Lexi could have gone into the bathroom and observed the wife who was taking a shower.


    ¡°Jessica, are you sure you want me to stay here?¡± Lexi¡¯s lips formed a grin, watching Jessica from toe to toe. He looked down and smiled, seeing kiss marks all over Jessica¡¯s body.


    ¡°Don¡¯t look here,¡± Jessica shouted.


    ¡°Who is watching! After all, it wasn¡¯t me who wanted to stand here, it was you who asked me!¡± Lexi replied. ¡°Did you forget, now you¡¯re my wife Jessica! Not only seeing you, repeatingst night¡¯s enjoyment is perfectly legitimate!¡±


    Jessica was indifferent, she let the water above her head flow, wetting her  body. She was refreshing at the same time.


    Lexi cleared her throat, how could he not observe the most beautiful woman of all the Earth in the morning. Didn¡¯t that beautiful body belong to him for the next two years?


    ¡°Don¡¯t look here!¡± Jessica said she focused on washing her entire body.


    ¡°No, hurry up!¡± Lexi said. He took a bathrobe. Then, when Jessica finished showering, with attention Lexi helped the wife to put it on. He took his wife back and carried her to bed. ¡°Stay here! Wait for me to take a shower! you can¡¯t get off the bed let alone out of the room!¡±


    Jessica nodded. She had no intention of leaving the room. As a result of what Lexi didst night she was really ufortable when walking.


    In less than fifteen minutes Lexi had finished all his bath rituals. He came out of the bathroom and saw Jessica still sitting in the same ce.


    ¡°Can I eat in my room?¡± Jessica said softly.


    ¡°Mama will be sad if you eat in room, Jessica. Calm down, I will carry you all the way down! Does it hurt?¡±Lexi asked seductively.


    ¡°No!¡±Jessica answered quickly. He got up from his seat, stood next to Lexi and took a change of clothes. Quickly he put on pants and a loose T-shirt. ¡°Let¡¯s go down now!¡± He invited. He ignored the pain down there.


    Lexiughed at Jessica. He began to guess his way of thinking. Lexi wouldb Jessica¡¯s hair softly tomorrow. Now, he led Jessica into the dining room.


    * * *


    Lexi and Mr. Samuel are off to work. Now there were only Jessica and Mrs. Anna were sitting in the living room.


    ¡°Mom, can I work? I¡¯m really bored if all day I was just at home and doing nothing!¡±Jessicained that she did not realize that she had notbed her hair and did not know that there were many marks on her neck area.


    ¡°About that, you better just ask Lexi!¡± the mother said, Jessica was not sure Lexi would easily give permission to Jessica to be free to get out of this house.


    ¡°Okay, Ma.¡±Jessica was out of words. Besides she was quiet, only with Mrs. Grace and Chelsea could talk at length, expressing her heart¡¯s content.


    ¡°Here! I want to take you upstairs,¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She took Jessica to the library. In addition to books there are also stored photo albums of memories when Lexi was growing up


    ¡°Yes, Ma!¡± The mother grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand and led her, so protectively, like a mother holding her daughter¡¯s hand.


    The library room, right next to Lexi¡¯s room. ¡°Later, when you and Lexi have children, you will turn this room into your granddaughter¡¯s room, do you agree Jessica?¡± Mrs. Anna turned the key and opened the door wide.


    ¡°Emm-,¡± Jessica muttered. She knew for sure that there would not have a child at his wedding with Lexi.


    ¡°Come in!¡± Mrs. Anna was excited to show Lexi a picture.


    Jessica sat on the couch. It was notfortable to keep moving, if possible she chose to remain silent in the room.


    Mrs. Anna was seen picking up something on the far shelf. Then she turned back to Jessica. The woman sat next to her son-inw.


    ¡°Look at this!¡± Mrs. Anna began to show Lexi photos one by one. At the time of her husband¡¯s baby, school, became a basketball captain, while graduating from University in London. Mrs. Anna opened thest sheet of the album. That was, Lexi¡¯s marriage to histe wife.


    Mrs. Anna and Jessica looked at that photo. ¡°What¡¯s her name Ma?¡± Jessica asked just out of curiosity.


    ¡°Her name is Anita,¡± Lexi Ricardo¡¯s mom said. Her voice, which sounded cheerful, changed into stiffness now. It was ufortable to talk about a person in her past who has died.


    There was a long pause. They both were silent and speechless.


    ¡°Why did she kill herself?¡± Jessica started guessing. Could it be that he died regretfully married to Lexi?


    ¡°I didn¡¯t know the exact reason. But from the autopsy results, Anita is pregnant. She must feel guilty for getting pregnant by another man!¡± Mrs. Anna answered, discussing Anita it left a wound.


    Jessica was silent, waiting for Mrs. Anna to continue her story. She didn¡¯t want prejudice made full of her mind.


    ¡°Lexi has never slept with Anita, but the results said that she was pregnant!¡± she exined, recalling the incident that was so memorable for Lexi.


    Jessica didn¡¯t ask any more questions.


    The sound of knocking on the door was heard, there was a maid who was standing on the lip of the door.


    ¡°Mrs. Anna, there are guests! She¡¯s in the living room waiting for you, Ma¡¯am,¡± the maid said.


    ¡°Who?¡± Mrs. Anna said. She looked at the back of the maid and it turned out that the uninvited guest was already standing next to the party.


    ¡°Auntie, how are you? Where is Lexi I haven¡¯t heard from for a long time?¡± Cassandra was greeting her. Cassandra, who was already standing without hesitation, hugged the middle-aged woman.


    Mrs. Anna returned the hug. She wanted to tell Cassandra that Lexi was married. However, it is unlikely, Lexi himself had said to not tell anyone about it.


    ¡°May I see Lexi, I miss him, and don¡¯t know where to see him!¡± Cassandra was so excited. There was only one in her mind, to meet with Lexi right now.


    Mrs. Anna and Jessica looked at each other. Apparently, Lexi¡¯s life was indeed filled with many women. Just as she heard the story after first wife died, another woman came and missed her husband. ¡®Is this the woman Mr. Lexi loves?¡¯  Jessica observed Cassandra from toe to toe in her heart.


    * * *

 Chap 28

    NOT JEALOUS


    ¡°Hold on.¡± Mrs. Anna intended to call Lexi about Cassandra¡¯s arrival. She thought the girl was not interested in Lexi, but why did shee to this house after a month?


    Mrs. Anna went downstairs and called Lexi. There was only Cassandra and Jessica in this room.


    ¡°How long have you been working here?¡±Cassandra asked. She thought Jessica was just a maid.


    ¡°Emm-one month!¡±Jessica answered. She continued to observe Cassandra from toe to toe. Beautiful face with appropriate makeup, her clothes looked very fashionable from famous brands. Indeed, everything in Cassandra was very harmonious.


    ¡°Follow me!¡± Cassandra asked. They walked and talked to the end of the stairs. She stopped and looked at Jessica. ¡°Do you know where Lexi¡¯s room is?¡±


    ¡°I know, Miss! But I can¡¯t seem to get you inside. We are all maids in the forbidden entry, ¡± Jessica exined.


    ¡°Oh, okay. I just don¡¯t want to know what was in the room,¡± she said, beckoning Jessica to follow her to the second floor balcony. ¡°I want to ask you something!¡±


    Cassandra stepped in the lead. They moved to the balcony.


    ¡°Sit down!¡± Cassandra said.


    The contract wife of Lexi Ricardo was sitting next to a beautiful woman who seemed to  have a special rtionship with her husband.


    ¡°Is there a woman who came here, and was introduced to Lexi?¡± Cassandra tried to investigate. She was very curious, because Lexi never contacted her again. She felt rejected!


    ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Jessica replied. His marriage to Lexi must be kept a secret that meant she must be silent, not to  tell anyone.


    ¡°Does he seem to be in a rtionship with a woman?¡± Cassandra, who felt ignored by Lexi, began to wonder about the widower¡¯s personal life.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know, ¡± Jessica answered quickly.


    ¡°I asked for your number, if there is something with Lexi you want to tell her right?¡± Cassandra made a deal. It seemed that she had a spy, so she could easily get information about Lexi.


    Jessica gave her phone number.


    ¡°If there¡¯s anything happening with Lexi, you want to tell me, right?¡± Cassandra looked at Jessica, observing her for a moment. For the maid, Jessica¡¯s clothes looked expensive. And her face at a nce, Cassandra felt Jessica was very beautiful.


    Jessica just nodded, seeing the movements of the beautiful woman in front of her, it made Jessica be curious, who is the woman in front of her and what she did with Lexi.


    ¡°Miss, my name is Jessica, what is your name?¡± Jessica reached out.


    ¡°I¡¯m Cassandra,¡± she replied to Jessica¡¯s  hand.


    ¡°You areMr. Lexi¡¯s girlfriend Miss?¡± Jessica asked. Cassandra was Lexi¡¯s girlfriend. This woman would be very important and could immediately help her to get away from her husband and their contract marriage.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m just being close to him, but it¡¯s not impossible that Lexi and I will be dating in the near future! I¡¯m not easily rejected, and I definitely get what I want! Lexi, I mean!¡± after learning of Lexi¡¯s personality and past story from a secret source, Cassandra became very interested in the man.


    ¡°Emm-,¡± Jessica muttered. She couldn¡¯t expect much. Lexi was not the kind of person who could dy his desires. If Lexi did want Cassandra there would be no marriage contract! ¡°Miss, but why are you interested in Mr. Lexi, isn¡¯t he a widower?¡±


    There was a short pause. Cassandra seemed to be thinking before answering Jessica¡¯s question.


    ¡°First, because he ignored me and made me wait, second I became very curious about him!¡± Cassandra spread her lips, smiling. She had a good chance of getting Lexi.


    ¡°Miss, sorry to interrupt, Mrs. Anna is already waiting for you downstairs!¡± the maid was suddenly here.


    Cassandra got up from her seat. Then, she met Mrs. Anna who was in downstairs.


    * * *


    Mrs. Anna just called Lexi. ording to the son¡¯s wishes, she would not tell Cassandra about Lexi¡¯s marriage to Jessica.


    ¡°Aunty, is Lexi staying at home?¡± Cassandra asked, who already knew that Lexi had another ce to live. Two apartment units not far from the Ricardo Group main building.


    ¡°Lexi is sometimes in the apartment, sometimes in thisHouse!¡± Mrs. Anna answered. She wanted to tell Cassandra that Lexi is married. However, the behavior of the woman who seemed to like Lexi made Mrs. Anna doubt. It is doubtful that, if Cassandra found out, it would have an impact on the cooperation between the Ricardo Group and Cassandra¡¯s family-owned Fashion Brand.


    Mrs. Anna took a deep breath. If only the wedding of Lexi and Jessica were not kept secret and carried out secretly. Maybe she shouldn¡¯t have lied to Cassandra.


    ¡°Emm yes, if there is a time when you want to have a vacation in Bali? We can invite Lexi also! Later I will also bring my mom, ¡± Cassandra suggested, which was intended to be closer to Ricardo¡¯s family.


    ¡°Sure,¡± replied Mrs. Anna could not resist.


    ¡°Well, what about next week?¡±insisted Cassandra.


    Mrs. Anna nodded, hoping Cassandra wasn¡¯t serious about what she said.


    Then, the two of them talked about a few things ranging from fashion business and Lexi. If there was no Jessica, Cassandra became the only candidate who would be  the daughter-inw of the Ricardo family.


    * * *


    ¡°Where is Jessica, Ma?¡± Lexi asked who had juste home from work. The clock struck eight in the evening and his wife did not wee his arrival.


    ¡°Jessica¡¯s in her room!¡± Mrs. Anna said. She didn¡¯t want to talk to the son longer and let Lexi go straight to Jessica¡¯s room.


    ¡°Wait, Sir.¡± The maid stopped his steps.


    ¡°This is, Sir, I found this in the back room,¡± the maid exined while giving a box. She thought it was Jessica¡¯s. ¡°Maybe this belongs to miss Jessica!¡± she added.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± Lexi said. Then he stepped to towards the stairs.


    Lexi stopped his footsteps. He was curious about the contents of the box. Jessica¡¯s?


    Then he opened it. Lexi¡¯s hands moved quickly. He opened the box, and picked up the letter. Then he read what was written there. Jessica got a gift from Beryl, her boyfriend. And there was one that annoyed his heart.


    ¡°You know this heart, you are its owner!¡± Lexi muttered the contents of thest sentence in the letter. He was jealous, butughed. He was d Jessica became his wife. ¡®Wait where are the nes and pendants!¡¯


    Lexi turned the door handle and opened it. Jessica was reading a book.


    ¡°Oh my husband is home¡±Jessica asked stammered.


    Lexi watched Jessica closely. Pendant given Beryl, with the initials of the letter J was perfect for Jessica¡¯s neck. His gaze turned to the finger, there was no ring coiled on her ring finger. The wife did not wear their wedding rings.


    Lexi swallowed hard. There was a heaviness in his chest.


    ¡°Where is the ring from me? Why don¡¯t you wee me home? You seem to like breaking my rules Jessica!¡± Lexi was angry.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± she said slowly. ¡°I just woke up and I didn¡¯t wear a ring. Besides, there was Miss Cassandra here, sir!¡± Jessica answered. She lowered his head in fear.


    ¡°Cassandra? Did you talk to her?¡±Lexi investigated. He knew Cassandra wasing. He didn¡¯t know if Jessica was talking to her.


    ¡°Yes sir, Miss Cassandra seems to be interested in you! She is beautiful and she also looks very smart!¡±  Jessica praised. She didn¡¯t feel jealous at all.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ¡®Didn¡¯t I hear wrong? Shouldn¡¯t Jessica be jealous? She just praised Cassandra instead!¡¯ Lexi talked in his heart.


    ¡°Next time don¡¯t talk to him! Do not ept gifts from anyone!¡± Lexi said strictly. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Lexi took her.


    ¡°Where are we going, Sir?¡±Jessica nced at Lexi, he had juste home from work and had not taken a break but he took her to leave.


    ¡°To the mall, change that outdated pendant of yours!¡± Lexi answered. How could Jessica have chosen to wear that cheap pendant instead of the diamond ring she was given. Lexi¡¯s self-esteem was on the rise.


    Jessica gawked, the man was not easy to guess. He was remembering the incidentst night. Jessica thought Lexi would soon sleep and did sexual activity on the bed. In fact, the man took her to the mall.


    ***

 Chap 29

    YOU ARE MY SHADOW


    Jessica¡¯s phone rang. He grabbed the phone on the table and immediately stopped the rm. Didn¡¯t want to wake Lexi up.


    Jessica slowly moved her husband¡¯s hand away that hugged her waist. After that Jessica immediately got up and walked to the balcony. She did not receive a phone call from Chelsea.


    There must be something important about why Chelsea contacted him. Jessica nimbly swiped her phone screen looking for Chelsea¡¯s number and immediately called her.


    ¡± Hello, ¡± Chelsea greeted after picking up her phone.


    ¡°Hello, sorry thatst night I could not receive a phone call!¡±Jessica kept her voice down because she didn¡¯t want Lexi to wake up.


    ¡°Yes, I just want to tell you, Beryl ising home next week, can you see her?¡± Chelsea asked. She couldn¡¯t help much, including asking Jessica to always reply to messages from Beryl. She also did not want to be an intermediary between Beryl and Jessica.


    ¡°Beryl, is home?¡± Jessica so remembered the fate of the pendant given by her friend. Last night Lexi threw it just any, recing it with a nicer pendant ne ording to his version.


    ¡°Yes, Beryl is home and wants to see you!¡±Chelsea said firmly. Jessica should have been strict and immediately told Beryl if she was married. No matter if it was a real or fake marriage, Jessica must tell the truth so that Beryl didn¡¯t wait for her anymore.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid, Mr. Lexi will definitely not allow me!¡±Jessica edged. She was afraid that she would have to lie to her husband.


    ¡°Please, Jess, I will help you. If necessary I will take you to the main house so that Mr. Lexi believes,¡±  Chelsea was persuading, she did not want Jessica to give up.


    ¡°Well, when was Beryling home?¡± Jessica had the idea that she could meet her friend without Lexi knowing.


    ¡± Sunday, ¡± Chelsea¡¯s voice sounded very clear. There was an emphasis, hoping Jessica could see Beryl.


    ¡°Good! I¡¯ll let you know!¡±Jessica ended the phone call and turned around. It turned out that Lexi was already standing behind her.


    ¡°Who are you calling so early?¡± Lexi asked. His eyes were curious. He could see the fear on Jessica¡¯s face.


    ¡°Chelsea,¡± Jessica answered honestly.


    ¡°Come here!¡±  Lexi asked. He reached out his hand.


    Jessica did not hurry, she was still standing and reluctantlyplied with Lexi¡¯s request.


    ¡°Are you just silent, Jess! Don¡¯t you want toe closer and do sexual things with me?¡± Lexi was full of energy. Last night he was very tired, and this morning he wanted Jessica.


    ¡°What should I do?¡±Jessica swallowed. She couldn¡¯t run away. If she stepped back, she could fall.


    ¡°To the room! Have you forgotten your duties and obligations!¡± Lexi continued to break forward. His right hand moved swiftly to reach Jessica¡¯s waist. Then, he carried her inside his room. He put her on the bed.


    ¡°My husband, it¡¯s almost morning!¡± Jessica said softly. She didn¡¯t dare move as she took a breath.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong! I have the right to request it at any time! Morning, noon, evening or even midnight!¡± Both Lexi¡¯s eyes were still looking at the wife. The look in his eyes was very sharp, as if he could strip her naked.


    ¡°But it¡¯s already morning, we can bete for a meal together!¡± Jessica said. Honestly, their night and Lexi¡¯s treatment made her reluctant. She would definitely be exhausted.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I rarely even eat together with them!¡± Lexi said strictly. He spread his lips to the right, grinning.


    ¡°Then I will help maid cook!¡± Jessica slowly moved her body away from Lexi.


    ¡°There are many maids who can cook Jessica!¡± Lexi almost shouted.


    ¡°But,,¡±


    ¡°I do not like but,¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s already noon, I¡¯m ashamed of the sun!¡± Jessica bit her lower lip because she felt that the reason she said was absurd.


    ¡°You¡¯re my wife Jessica!¡± Lexi embraced her wife¡¯s tiny body. He kissed Jessica¡¯s lips, slowly, softly, and deeply.


    Lexi unlinked her lips. ¡°Next time, I don¡¯t want to hear any more rejection of Jessica! Do I have to remind you again about the fate of the orphanage? It¡¯s all in your hands!¡± Lexi was furious.


    Jessica was stunned again. The look on Lexi¡¯s face looked angry, but the kiss on her lips was very gentle and able to make her float.


    ¡°Do not be silent! Do it!¡± he ordered.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    Jessica didn¡¯t know what Lexi meant.


    ¡°Take off my pants!¡±


    Jessica couldn¡¯t resist! She continued to follow Lexi¡¯s instructions and orders! Until, on this beautiful morning, the newlyweds returned to their sweat bath, exchanging sweats.


    Lexi was on top of Jessica¡¯s body and hugged her tightly. He put your face on your wife¡¯s chest.


    * * *


    At seven o clock, Lexi and Jessica went down to the dining room. There were two different faces visible and seemed clear.


    Lexi smiled and was satisfied, he was very enthusiastic today. It was undeniable that Jessica¡¯s presence brings a different color to her. He became more eager to do anything.


    They were starting to get up in the morning. He went to work, innovated, and forged new profitable partnerships for the Ricardo Group and one of the things that made it so exciting. He was alone with Jessica in the room. Lexi widened her lips and smiled back.


    Jessica looked gloomy. Until now, it still had not ceased to argue with itself. Even he still didn¡¯t understand how to be willing to do this.


    ¡°Jessica, are you okay?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She looked happy to see Lexi holding Jessica¡¯s hand toward the dining room.


    ¡°Sure, ma!¡±Jessica said quickly as she sat next to Lexi.


    ¡°Mama seems to have to tell Cassandra about your marriage!¡± Mrs. Anna suggested. She did not like Cassandra who always called and often asked about Lexi¡¯s condition. That sucked.


    ¡°No, Ma!¡± Lexi stopped.


    ¡°That¡¯s why! It doesn¡¯t hurt that people know about your and Jessica¡¯s wedding!¡± Mom said obviously while enjoying dishes on her te.


    ¡°I¡¯m not ready, and Jessica is not ready either! I haven¡¯t even talked about this to Anita¡¯s family yet!¡± Lexi said, forced to carry the name of his former inws.


    ¡°If you¡¯re upset, I don¡¯t know what to say! You talk to Cassandra alone!¡± Mrs. Anna was breathing. This morning alone, Cassandra had already contacted him twice.


    ¡°What did he say, mom?¡± Lexi showed her attention. She wanted to make Jessica jealous.


    ¡°Tomorrow Sunday she asks mama and you to vacation together in Bali!¡± Her mom looked at Mr. Samuel, then lowered her head. He refused Cassandra¡¯s invitation obviously because it would definitely hurt Jessica.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to Bali!¡± Lexi was excited. By taking Jessica to Bali he could prevent his wife from meeting Beryl.


    ¡°I¡¯m at home mom! Cassandra would have suspected I wasing!¡±Jessica seemed to get a breath of fresh air. Even if it was a day and a night, at least she could be free from Lexi. She could meet with Chelsea and Beryl freely.


    ¡°Who let you in this house alone? You¡¯re my wife, you¡¯re my shadow! You, you¡¯re supposed toe with me wherever I go!¡± Lexi said gently, grabbing Jessica¡¯s fingers. He performed the y in front of his parents. He told her that he loved Jessica.


    ¡®Mr. Lexi, you seem to be very good at acting!¡¯


    ¡°Okay Jessica and Lexi, we are going to Bali and mama will make sure Cassandra doesn¡¯t find out about your rtionship, and you can vacation there too. Got it?¡± Mrs. Anna was trying to be a good friend to Jessica and Lexi. He did it because he wanted to have grandchildren. If it could, Jessica would get two lines as soon as possible.


    ¡°But,¡± Jessica remembered her promise to Chelsea. She got to exin everything to Beryl.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like rejection!¡±


    Lexi brushed aside Jessica¡¯s hand, starting to wonder about a man named Beryl? How far is Jessica rted to the pendant given?


    ¡°We are on holiday in Bali. Okay?!¡±


    Mrs. Anna nced at Jessica, seeing disappointment on her daughter-inw¡¯s face.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask for your honeymoonst night, my wife? Let¡¯s just say our holiday to Bali this time is our honeymoon? How?¡± Lexi said quickly.


    Jessica just nodded. Lexi didn¡¯t allow her to talk.


    * * *

 Chap 30

    I DON¡¯T FALL IN LOVE


    ¡°Do you think we can win the city development project? It seems that thepany from Singapore still does not want to resign!¡± Lexi  said then he looked at some of the city park designs. He had ambition to win the project.


    ¡°Thepany from Singapore is only a subsidiary of Mr. Kim¡¯spany. Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation! Not the mainpany, I believe we still have a chance to win this project!¡± Arsene said. ¡°I will go to the top and tell them to back off, right now our only realpetitors are them.¡±


    Lexi convinced.


    ¡°How is Jessica?¡± Arsene asked. The sudden marriage of his boss made the man forget that Mr. Lexi Ricardo already has a wife.


    ¡°Jessica is fine! She turned out to be braver than I thought,¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Braver?¡¯ Arsene¡¯s imagination went wild hearing that statement.


    ¡°Yes, how dare she refuse my orders!¡± Lexi answered.


    ¡°Oh!¡± Arsene smiled to himself. ¡°What about Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel, do they know that you and Jessica are only in a marriage contract?¡± Arsene was very interested in the strange life of his boss. It was clear that only Jessica could cure his pain, but Lexi had no intention of making a life partner! Just a contract marriage, what if he couldn¡¯t heal when with another woman?


    ¡°They certainly don¡¯t know! Did you forget, they are eager to get grandchildren? But with a marriage contract that was only two years, Jessica and I agreed that we didn¡¯t want to have children!¡± Lexi said obviously. He sipped his coffee.


    Arsene looked down, thinking of something. ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, it¡¯s not too much! You are clearly ying with your own parents! Those who raised you and gave you all this, but you only gave false hope!¡± Arsene said. She no longer has parents, she can forgive and let Lexi do anything! But, not by now, Lexi had clearly been toying with her life.


    ¡°No!¡± Lexi firmly rejected his secretary¡¯s assumption.


    ¡°What is the reason that Miss Jessica is a woman? Do you think Miss Jessica is worth for it, sir?¡±Arsene asked. He wanted to know what Lexi really thought.


    ¡°You know, money will never be my problem,¡± Lexi answered quickly.


    ¡°Then, why? Isn¡¯t Miss Jessica the only one who can heal you? Isn¡¯t this your chance to have offspring?¡±Arsene protested. He didn¡¯t know why he couldn¡¯t be quiet. He couldn¡¯t help but he cared about Jessica!


    ¡°I don¡¯t love Jessica!¡± Lexi answered quickly. Until now he had no reason to drop his heart on that woman. Yeah, Lexi just wanted him as a bed buddy. As a bed warmer for his lust.


    ¡°But you marry her and fuck her every night!¡± Arsene insisted until he felt tightness in his chest.


    ¡°I gave her money, and she agreed on a marriage contract agreement! No one was harmed here, I paid dearly for what I got! Jessica gets money from what she does!¡± Lexi replied, feeling most right. He himself will determine his life, including choosing the mother of his childter.


    Silent¡­


    Arsene could have let Lexi do such a cruel thing. However, Arsene couldn¡¯t help Jessica. He was just shut up and did nothing for her


    ¡°Jessica, you may not know that you are buying her body. She is alone and has no one to teel her story to! What you forgot, it was you who robbed her of her honor!¡± Arsene was furious. ¡°Then, after two years and divorcing, she will be a young widow! It¡¯s useless to talk with you!¡± Arsene threw away his face from Lexi.


    ¡°After two years she will earn a lot of money, from this marriage contract with me! She will sign up to be a student and will look for her family, I think I have been very good because it will give her everything she wants. I give all for her dreams! She will be happy! What¡¯s wrong  with you? Why are you mad at me?!¡± Lexi was depressed because Arsene was mad and not on his side. Only this time, his secretary was mad mercilessly.


    ¡°Yes, I always pray for the happiness of Miss Jessica! I hope you¡¯re happy too, sir! May you not feel lost, if that timees! Hope you are well too and can healed by Miss Jessica!¡± Arsene said. It was enough that he fought with Lexi. It was enough that he argued. Lexi still did not want to lose.


    ¡°Why is your expression like that! I¡¯ll always be okay! Take it easy, I will always meet all Jessica¡¯s needs!¡± Lexi loosened his tie because it was sultry.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±Arsene answered briefly. It was enough to end his dispute with his boss.


    * * *


    ¡°Mom, Can I go out for a while? I want to see Chelsea!¡± Jessica asked Mrs. Anna permission.


    ¡°Of course, just don¡¯t be too long and let the driver take you!¡± Mrs. Anna answered. She also wanted to see dr. Sham to ask for a vitamin prescription for fertility for Jessica.


    ¡°Okay, Ma!¡±Jessica answered. She went back to her room and prepared to leave.


    Jessica wore a light blue dress, white crossbody bag matching color t shoes. Then, she walked to the porch. Ronald was waiting for him.


    ¡°Miss, I¡¯ll take you!¡± Ronald got up from his seat and opened the door for Jessica.


    The woman did not answer, ncing and showing her dislike for Ronald. So for, Ronald was the one who yed the biggest role in helping Lexi. Jessica still remembered Ronald who repeatedly helped Lexi find her.


    ¡°Where are we going, Miss?¡± Ronald asked.


    ¡°AX restaurant,¡± Jessica replied.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Ronald immediately started the car and started running.


    Less than twenty minutes. Ronald arrived at the restaurant. He went downstairs and opened the door for Jessica. ¡°Miss I will apany you inside!¡± he asked for permission. Jessica¡¯s indifferent attitude made him awkward.


    ¡°No need, just wait for me here!¡± Jessica interrupted. She needs privacy, Ronald would definitely report everything to Lexi and Jessica didn¡¯t like that.


    Jessica was going inside the restaurant by herself, while Ronald was waiting for her outside.


    Ronald¡¯s cell phone was buzzing. There was a phone call from Lexi. The man immediately picked up a call from his boss.


    ¡± Hello, ¡°Ronald greeted politely as he brought his phone to his listeners¡¯ senses.


    ¡°Are you with Jessica?¡± Lexi asked. His voice sounded loud.


    ¡°Yes Sir! I drove Miss, We are in AX restaurant, ¡± he replied.


    ¡°Where is Jessica now?¡± Lexi was upset that Jessica didn¡¯t ask permission.


    ¡°Miss Jessica is inside,¡± Ronald could sense that Lexi was angry.


    ¡°So you¡¯re outside?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sir.¡±


    ¡°Come inside, I want to know who Jessica met!¡± Lexi said. ¡°Don¡¯t forget to keep taking pictures and report what happened! Got it?¡±


    ¡°Yes sir, I understand!¡±Ronald answered swiftly.


    Click.


    Lexi ended the phone call anxiously.


    While in the restaurant, it turned out that it was not only Chelsea who was there but also Beryl was at a table waiting for Jessica.


    ¡°Have youe home?¡± Jessica asked. She found Beryl who was staring at her ¡°Chelsea said that you came back home on Sunday.¡± Jessica sat right in front of Beryl and looked at her questioningly.


    ¡°I just came home this morning, and I forced Chelsea to bring us here!¡± Beryl said. The two of his eyes observed the pendant on the neck of Jessica¡¯sdder. It was not a gift from him. The pendant, which in her ne, looked more expensive, and very suitable for Jessica to wear.


    ¡°For what? We have nothing to talk about!¡± Jessica answered. Jessica had never been in a rtionship with anyone. And if there was only one person who she could fall in love with, this man, Beryl.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    ¡°You have to exin everything! Why didn¡¯t you reply to my message? Why did you avoid me? why did you suddenly be difficult to find? Why Jessica?¡± He protested.


    Silent¡­.


    Jessica was silent. She loved Beryl, but her condition couldn¡¯t allow her to be with him for now.


    Beryl, who felt resentful because Jessica was silent, got up from her seat and reflexively hugged Jessica.


    (Sounds of camera taking photo)


    Ronald captured a moment that could make Lexi inmed. The next second, a photo of Beryl hugging Jessica was sent to Lexi¡¯s cell phone.


    It won¡¯t take long. Ronald¡¯s cell phone rang, Mr. Lexi¡¯s name was exposed on the screen of his phone.


    Click.


    Phone calls connected.


    ¡°Take Jessica home now!¡±shouted Lexi across the phone.


    ¡°Yes Sir!¡±


    Ronald walked quickly to Jessica who was still glued in Beryl¡¯s arms. He ignored the dozens of pairs of eyes of guests who observed Beryl and Jessica. Ronald stood right next to the wife of Mr. Lexi.


    ¡°Miss, we have to go home soon! Mr. Lexi will be furious if we don¡¯t go home now,¡± Ronald said.


    Jessica took Beryl¡¯s hand away. Beryl looked at Jessica questioningly.


    ¡°Chelsea, Beryl, I have to go home now,¡± Jessica said goodbye. Her right hand indicated that she woll call Chelseater.


    * * *

 Chap 31

    PUNISHMENT


    The car stopped in front of the House. Jessica went downstairs after Ronald opened the door for her.


    ¡°Sorry Miss, I was just carrying out Mr. Lexi¡¯s orders,¡± Ronald said. He just wanted Jessica to know whatever he¡¯s doing because of Lexi¡¯s wishes.


    Jessica didn¡¯t care what Ronald said. It wasn¡¯t what she was thinking, she was thinking Lexi, what Lexi would do.


    ¡°Miss, I¡¯m really sorry,¡± Ronald repeated his words.


    The wife of Mr. Lexi, nodded slowly. Then, she immediately walked into the house.


    Jessica barged in, past the living room, dining room, and into the kitchen.


    ¡°Where is Mrs. Anna?¡±Jessica asked as she walked up to the middle-aged woman who was busy in the kitchen.


    ¡°Mrs. Anna just went out with Mr. Samuel, she said that she had sent a message,¡± the maid told her.


    ¡°Ah, okay,¡± Jessica grabbed the phone in her bag. Then, she opened the message from Mrs. Anna. She immediately called his mother-inw.


    Jessica sat in the back garden, watching her phone screen. However, Mrs. Anna didn¡¯t pick up a phone call from her.


    Again and again¡­ Jessica repeated to call Mr. Anna but still there was no answer.


    ¡°May I help you?¡± the maid saw the worry on Jessica¡¯s face.


    ¡°When are they willing home?¡± Jessica asked. At the moment only Mrs. Anna could save her from Lexi¡¯s anger.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know Miss, Miss Jessica want to eat?¡± the maid offered.


    ¡°Nope. Thank you.¡± Jessica immediately left the kitchen, walking to the stairs to the second floor.


    * * *


    Until the evening Mrs. Anna didn¡¯te back home. Jessica didn¡¯t get a call back from her.


    Jessica was sitting on the balcony of the room. She was watching and waiting for the sound of her husband¡¯s car back home. Is Lexi gonna be mad? Is he gonna hit her?


    Jessica¡¯s body shook, she nced at the wall clock. At a quarter to seven o¡¯clock, Lexi¡¯s car was seen entering the main gate.


    ¡°What should I do if he is angry?¡± Jessica muttered. She finally decided to pretend to sleep. Yes, it could be that Lexi would not wake her up and not get angry. Hopefully.


    Jessicaid down, then she spread out the nket. She was hiding his face there. She waited, and in less than two minutes the sound of Lexi¡¯s footsteps sounded very clear.


    (sounds of the door opened)


    Lexi¡¯s sound of footsteps stopped. There was a pause of a few seconds. Lexi was watching Jessica who was lying down. ¡°Open the nket or am I going to open it?¡± Lexi asked.


    Jessica closed her eyes. It was clear from the sound that Lexi was angry. She could only be silent!


    ¡°Don¡¯t you hear me, Jessica?!¡± Lexi¡¯s tone of voice was an octave louder than before.


    No response at all. Jessica nodded. She was in a nket and didn¡¯t want to answer her husband¡¯s questions.


    With her right hand and one pull, Lexi had managed to grab the nket that covered Jessica¡¯s body.


    The wife was seenying on bed, her both eyes closed tightly. Lexi was getting mad.


    ¡°Wake up or something worse will happen to you!¡± Lexi threatened, he couldn¡¯t be patient with Jessica.


    Jessica was still silent with fear.


    ¡°I think you like to y with me, Jess. I¡¯ll call Mr. Kasim and ask for my one billion back! I don¡¯t care about you and the fate of the children in the orphanage anymore!¡± Lexi was furious, he was almost frustrated.


    Shit! Jessica didn¡¯t budge when Lexi threatened her with the same thing. The orphanage and the people in it, Jessica did not want anything bad to happen to them.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry my husband,¡± Jessica¡¯s eyes are still closed.


    ¡°Wake up!¡± Lexi said. His voice was loud and still with an angry tone.


    Jessica woke up. She opened her eyes slowly. She saw Lexi standing in front of her. He was standing with a sharp eye always on Jessica.


    ¡°You know your mistake today! You¡¯re either a fool or a moron?!¡± Lexi pushed Jessica¡¯s forehead with his index finger.


    ¡®I will die, what will this man do? Wait, he¡¯s not gonna kill me, is he? No! No way, Mr. Lexi might just scold me!¡¯ Jessica argued in


    her mind.


    Lexi picked up a folder in the desk drawer, then he showed an agreement letter to Jessica. ¡°How dare you break two rules at once! You¡¯re not afraid of me! You left without asking permission from me, and you hugged another man! Are you kidding me?!¡± Lexi bluffed, his finger was on Jessica. The picture of a man hugging Jessica in a public ce again shed through his mind. Who is he? How dare he hug Jessica and be looked at by the crowd!


    ¡°Mama gave me permission to go outside, and I didn¡¯t hug Beryl either. He reflexively hugged me because we hadn¡¯t seen each other in a long time. He is my friend!¡±Jessica imed. She was  trying to defend herself, without ming Beryl. So far, Jessica had not been able to guess what he thought, the man who had trapped her in a marriage contract.


    ¡°How dare you defend yourself!¡± Lexi shouted. He really didn¡¯t like it when Jessica denied his word. ¡°Who was it, the boy who hugged you? I¡¯ve never hugged you in public, but he¡¯s so presumptuous! Do you like it?!¡± Lexi¡¯s tone raised in thest three words spoken.


    ¡°Beryl and I have nothing inmon, I like him as a friend and no more,¡± she exined, she didn¡¯t want Lexi to misunderstand. ¡°If Beryl dares to hug me in public, it¡¯s because we¡¯re just friends. If we had more of a rtionship, I think Beryl would hug me in a ce no one knows!¡± Jessica added what she said. Her memory was going back to the time where Lexi stole her first kiss.


    ¡°Now you¡¯re so good at talking, Jessica! Who taught you? Ah ¡­ actually my wife is more experienced now!¡± Lexi sneered. Whatever Jessica said, what he had in mind was that Jessica did not reject Beryl¡¯s embrace at all.


    Jessica was silent.


    ¡°Bring me some drink!¡± Lexi said. It was annoying, but he was free to scold Jessica at the moment. It won¡¯t deter him.


    Jessica left the room. She closed the door and breathed a sigh of relief. Then, she walked down the stairs, moving to the kitchen.


    ¡°Do you need something?¡±  a maid asked while she was going to the kitchen.


    ¡°I want to make warm chocte for my husband, ¡± Jessica replied. Her eyes fixed on the beverage stand to the right of the refrigerator.


    ¡°Oh, well, I will help, all the maids in this house know Mr. Lexi¡¯s favorite drink,¡± she said as she took a mug.


    She poured three spoons of cocoa without sugar, then she gave half with warm water and the other half with cold water. She didn¡¯t forget to stir it.


    Jessica watched.


    ¡°Warm chocte for Mr. Lexi is ready!¡± The maid gave her the mug. ¡°Be careful, Miss.¡±


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Jessica said. She smiled very satisfied. Although Lexi is cruel, all the maid in this house are on her side. His parents and all the maids have always been good for her.


    ¡°No need to thank me, this is my job. Yeah, I¡¯m sure he¡¯ll like it,¡± the maid said with a bit of confidence.


    Jessica was convinced.


    She walked with  slow steps, reaching the stairs. She was so careful.


    Jessica was at the door. She paused for a moment, She took her breath and was sure that Lexi would never be angry again. Her hand held the tray, while her left hand rotated the door leaf. When she got to the room, she found Lexi who had just finished taking a shower. Her husband was sitting on the lean with a towel wrapped around his waist.


    Jessica put a tray on the table. ¡°Wait, I¡¯ll take the clothes for you.¡± It wouldn¡¯t have done anything wrong again, or Lexi would have yelled at her again.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need a change of clothes! Where¡¯s the chocte drink?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Here, have a drink!¡± Jessica offered confidently.


    Lexi took the mug, and drank it in one gulp. Jessica was just watching. She hoped on that warm chocte, she hoped it would make the atmosphere good.


    ¡°What did you put in this? You want to make me diabetic! It¡¯s too sweet! Do it again there!¡± Lexi shouted, giving Jessica the mug of warm chocte. ¡°Just like that you can¡¯t make it, you¡¯re useless!¡±


    ¡°Yes, I will do it again!¡±Jessica was trying to be patient. It was okay to go up and down the stairs, as long as Lexi didn¡¯t do anything rude and didn¡¯t do anything to the orphanage.


    Jessica came out of the room and intended to make another warm chocte for her husband.


    Arriving in the kitchen, Jessica tasted the chocte, she thought it was not sweet, and the maid could not be the wrong measure because every day the maid made the chocte for Lexi. ¡°I know you¡¯re trying to test my patience Mr. Lexi!¡± she said. There was no choice but to live it honestly. Jessica poured two spoons of cocoa, and poured hot water. After stirring it, Jessica returned to the room and gave her husband a second cup of warm chocte.


    ¡°Here, you can drink it,¡± Jessica gave it to Lexi. The chocte drink not as sweet as he wanted.


    Lexi looked at Jessica doubtfully. ¡°You didn¡¯t mix poison in it, did you?¡± the man asked.


    ¡°Of course not!¡±Jessica answered quickly.


    Lexi sipped the chocte drink slowly.


    ¡± Aak, ¡± the man shouted.


    ¡°Why?¡±Jessica asked, biting her lower lip. This time Lexi would definitely snap at him.


    ¡°You¡¯re burning my tongue! It is not good! Get some water!¡± Lexi was upset. Jessica forgot to put cold water in her drink.


    Jessica went back to the kitchen. She was bringing some water for my husband. Within ten minutes she had gone up and down the stairs three times. Lexi was punishing her.


    ¡°This is mineral water! Emm¨C I want to take a shower!¡±Jessica said before Lexi couldmand her again.


    Lexi sat back and waited for Jessica. His naughty mind was still wandering wildly, wanting to punish Jessica.


    The bathroom door was open. Jessica in her navy-colored pajamas came out of the bathroom.


    Lexi did not dare to look at her, he just looked at his phone screen.


    ¡°I want to sleep.¡±Jessica spread out a nket to cover her body. She turned her back to her husband who was still silent.


    ¡°Who let you sleep! Massage my feet!¡± he didn¡¯t look at Jessica. Lexi, who was still shirtless, straightened his legs, right next to the wife¡¯s body.


    ¡°I¡¯m tired, I just went up and down the stairs three times,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°This is an order from your husband! Will you refuse! If this is an order!¡± Lexi said slowly with emphasis.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Jessica, who didn¡¯t want to hear him yelled so she got out of bed. She smiled forcefully and began to massage her husband¡¯s feet slowly.


    ¡°Harder! You have no power at all!¡± Lexi scolded her with a grim face dissatisfied. It was meant to provoke Jessica¡¯s emotions.


    ¡°Yes,¡± the woman replied obediently. Although she was tired and exhausted, she tried to massage harder.


    ¡°Auw!!¡± Lexi shouted, he was raising Jessica¡¯s head to look at him. He stared at her face for five seconds without stopping. ¡°You want to hurt my leg?¡± he snapped again. He was swallowing saliva when he saw the slightly open part of the wife¡¯s chest. It was very tempting to make him have to close his eyes again because he didn¡¯t want his lust on up.


    Jessica began to massage as her husband wanted, wanting to cry. However, she could hold the tears. It was enough just to feel tightness in the chest, there was no need to show Lexi her sadness and fragility.


    ¡°Yes good, like that!¡± Lexi gave her apliment, he began to feel pleasure with his wife¡¯s massage. He was smiling lightly, Jessica was quite handy as well.


    ¡°Up again!¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Up again!¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Up again!¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Jessica continued to obey Lexi¡¯s wishes. Both of her fingers massaged the husband¡¯s thighs slowly.


    ¡°Even harder!¡± Lexi said. He was feeling satisfied to see the tired face of his wife continued to massage him with passion. He thought that she should be punished for what happened this afternoon.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Well good like that!¡±


    Jessica continued to massage until she identally touched the sensitive part of her husband.


    ¡°Who taught you to tease me! If you miss me just tell me!¡± Lexi looked at Jessica with a seductive look.


    ¡°Sorry, it is unintentionally!¡±


    ¡°How could it be unintentionally?¡± he asked.


    The next moment, Jessica was already under Lexi¡¯s power.


    * * *

 Chap 32

    WHO CARES?


    ¡°Happy Holidays Sir, dont forget to say my regard for your wife!¡± Arsene stopped his car in the garage.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want toe?¡± Lexi asked as he wanted to leave early. Tonight he would fly to Bali with Jessica first. He didn¡¯t care about Cassandra and her entourage. He was sure mom can handle it.


    ¡°No sir, I have enough days off to spend with my children and wife at home!¡± he said.


    ¡°Well, I entrust all work schedules and meetings on Mondays.¡± Lexi couldn¡¯t wait to go to Bali. ¡®Isn¡¯t that so much fun. I can set up various ns to make Jessica jealous¡¯ he thought.


    ¡°Yes Sir!¡± Arsene got out of the car and opened the door for Lexi.


    They both walked into the house. Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel, deliberately invited Arsene because there was something to discuss.


    Inside the house Lexi headed to his room on the second floor while Arsene headed to Mr. Samuel¡¯s office.


    Knock¡­


    Knock ¡­


    Knock ¡­


    Arsene knocked on the door. It was indeed a plot with Lexi. However, he still respected Mr. Samuel. He always submissived and would not let him down.


    ¡°Come in!¡± Mr. Samuel said from the inside. Arsene turned the door handle and opened it. Then, he walked closer.


    ¡°Good afternoon sir, is there anything urgent that you call me suddenly?¡± Arsene asked after bowing respectfully.


    ¡°Sit down!¡± Mr. Samuel stood up and moved to the sofa. Arsene was sitting in front of a middle-aged man.


    Silent¡­ Mr. Samuel was busy with an album photo in his hand. It waa album photo, he saw a lot simple wedding photo between Lexi and Jessica.


    ¡°This is about Lexi and Jessica, there are so many things that bother my heart!¡± Mr. Samuel said. He closed the photo album and focus on looking at Arsene.


    ¡°Yes, what¡¯s wrong with Mr. Lexi and Miss Jessica? Mr. Samuel, don¡¯t you like their rtionship? Or Miss Jessica is not the daughter-inw you expected?¡± Arsene tried to guess. He knew what Samuel feel. Arsene¡¯s marriage to histe first wife was full of struggle and patience.


    ¡°I have no problem with Jessica. Whoever woman Lexi chooses, I¡¯ll approve. I just wonder why Lexi, wants to keep a secret of his marriage with Jessica. I have a lot of questions, but I¡¯m afraid he¡¯s just pretending. We all know that Jessica is a girl who grew up in the orphanage with unknown parents,¡± Mr. Samuel said with his expression of concern.


    Lexi is not a young person anymore, he is already 30 years old. Mr. Samuel sometimes couldn¡¯t understand with the way his mind works.


    The Secretary chose silence and thought for a moment before answering. All the secrets of Lexi, he knew Lexi and Jessica just in marriage contract.


    ¡°So what is the reason Lexi doesn¡¯t want to publicize her marriage to Jessica, I¡¯m sure you definitely know what the real reason is!¡± Mr. Samuel urged.


    ¡°I know everything, Sir. First, Mr. Lexi doesn¡¯t want Miss Jessica to get the spotlight from the media. And secondly, Mr. Lexi still seems to be traumatized by her first marriage, ¡± Arsene replied.


    ¡°Are you sure that¡¯s all?¡± Samuel felt unsatisfied with Arsene¡¯s answer. There must be something Lexi was hiding. Yes, everything went very quickly and smoothly? It was usually not as easy and smooth as this.


    ¡°Yes, Sir.¡± Arsene nodded his head with a serious expression.


    ¡°Does Lexi love Jessica?¡± Mr. Samuel asked. He should have asked Lexi about it, but he hesitated to get an answer from his son. He¡¯d rather ask Arsene.


    ¡°For now, I think Mr. Lexi only needs Miss Jessica. However, I firmly believe Mr. Lexi will fall for Miss Jessica . Remembering how often they meet, and Mr. Lexi always misses her,¡± Arsene answered obviously. He was sure with his opinion.


    ¡°I agree with you,¡± said Samuel. Talking to Arsene always made him feel relieved.


    Arsene nodded, he smiled of the middle-aged man who was his boss.


    ¡°It¡¯s about Jessica.¡± Mr. Samuel re-opened the conversation after a few minutes of silence.


    ¡°Yes Sir.¡± Arsene saw an unusual expression on Samuel¡¯s face.


    ¡°I have an additional task for you. You have to investigate and search of Jessica¡¯s background. It is both parents or her family members who still live. It may be takes a long time and can not be predicted, but when else will we start looking for it if not now!¡± Mr. Samuel was thinking ahead, he was looking forward to the presence of a grandson who will be the heir to the Ricardo Group.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll start investigating!¡± Arsene said. No, he won¡¯tin. The more he worked, the more bonuses he received each month. ¡°But Sir, what if I don¡¯t get any information?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, at least we try.  I can¡¯t be just in silent, I just want to do something for my daughter-inw,¡± Mr. Samuel replied.


    ¡°Yes sir, I will try to find Miss Jessica¡¯s family members!¡± Arsene was convinced.


    ¡°For the bonus I¡¯ve sent to your ount, go home now enjoy your day off!¡± Mr Samuel understood very well that Arsene rarely enjoyed his days off without interference from Lexi.


    ¡°Thank you, sir!¡± Arsene stood up from his seat. He nodded respectfully and left Mr. Samuel¡¯s room.


    * * *


    ¡°Pack your clothes! We¡¯re leaving for Bali tonight!¡± Lexi said as he moved closer to Jessica. Now, he had begun to control himself when he closed to his wife.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t we there Saturday afternoon?¡± Jessica asked. She closed the book she was reading. She focused on talking to Lexi.


    ¡°No, I want us to leave tonight! If we leave tomorrow we can¡¯t have a night together, Jess!¡± Lexi answered. He was looking at her. Jessica was sitting without doing anything, he thought Jessica looked very beautiful.


    ¡°Then, what should I do there? Shouldn¡¯t we keep this marriage a secret. Why don¡¯t I just stay home?¡± Jessica asked. She was thinking about a day without Lexi.


    ¡°No, you go with me, Jessica ! We¡¯ll be in separate rooms! Take it easy!¡± Lexi said.


    Jessica felt happy after hear that. ¡°Does that mean I¡¯m free from my obligations while in Bali?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°Does serve me is something heavy for you Jess? You enjoyed it too, didn¡¯t you?¡± Lexi teased her.


    ¡°I just want one, two nights off,¡±Jessica was quick to say what she wanted.


    ¡°You, just wait I¡¯m sure one day you will ask for it from me!¡± Lexi answered confidently.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure, just look at it now! Every night it¡¯s Mr. Lexi, who wants it!¡±Jessica returned Lexi¡¯s gaze, now she was brave to look at the man.


    ¡°Alright I admit defeat now Jessica ! While in Bali I will be careful, I will introduce you to Cassandra as the daughter of my papa¡¯s co-worker! You¡¯ll also be in a different room with me. Got it!¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°I understand!¡±


    ¡°Now, pack your clothes in half an hour we will go to the airport!¡± Lexi tolh her. No matter where he went, Jessica was with her. For now, Jessica was very important for him that he had to take care of with all his body and soul.


    ¡°Well, okay.¡±


    ***


    Arsene just finished taking a shower. He moved towards his wife who was sitting while looking after her daughter.


    Kania, watching the husband¡¯s face. His face looked very tired because of his work.


    ¡°Did Mr. Lexi add to your work again?¡± His wife asked.


    ¡°Nope.¡± Arsene fell on his wife¡¯s shoulder. He was treating his homesickness by inhaling perfume on his wife¡¯s body. He smelled at her scent perfume.


    ¡°Then why?¡± His wife asked, tried to know. It was not umon for Arsene toe home with a wrinkled face. Unless Mr. Lexi asked him toe on weekdays on his day off.


    ¡°Looks like I made a mistake! It wasn¡¯t me, but I was involved!¡± He remembered talking to Mr. Samuel that night.


    ¡°Mistake? What kind of mistake? Try to exin?¡± Kania urged, she would help her husband a little.


    ¡°It¡¯s about Mr. Lexi, he married Miss Jessica but it¡¯s just a contractual marriage that will end after two years. But, Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel really hope that they will give grandchildren! And neither Mr. Lexi nor Miss Jessica wanted it!¡± Arsene told.N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    ¡°Lexi doesn¡¯t love Jessica?¡± Kania was curious. As a wife she would help her husband solve problems. Including theplexity of Lexi¡¯s way of thinking that always tested Arsene¡¯s patience.


    ¡°Until this moment Mr. Lexi just wants to sleep with her! He just wants to vent his lust. No intention of building a household, or having children! He hopes to recover and fall in love again. But not Jessica¡± Arsene exined what Lexi had been saying all along.


    ¡°He was crazy! He took away Jessica¡¯s honor and only intended to fuck her? Your boss is crazy! I hope someday Lexi love her and beg at her knees with Jessica! He is so arrogant, what does he want?¡± Kania answered angrily. She could feel the injustice that Jessica felt. ¡°Is this Jessica or Mr. Lexi who too powerful?!¡± she added what she said.


    ¡°That¡¯s the decision of both sides! Jessica also did not want to be tied to a man she did not love all her life. They both agreed! That¡¯s not matter, I just don¡¯t want Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel to be disappointed!¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to feel guilty about it, Lexi just doesn¡¯t care about her parents¡¯ feeling¡± Kania was upset by Lexi¡¯s attitude. Lexi is 30 years old but he acted like he still teenager.


    ¡°I can¡¯t just shut up! I think of them as my own parents!¡± Arsene replied. Yes, the closeness was established long before he even worked at the Ricardo Group.


    There was a pause of a few seconds before Kania spoke. ¡°I have an idea, how about we make Lexi fall in love with Jessica?¡± Kania offered. In his little heart she was very concerned with Jessica even before he met her though.


    ¡°Lexi could have fallen in love with Jessica, but I¡¯m not sure about Jessica,¡± Arsene was doubtful.


    ¡°Bring Jessica here, let me talk to her!¡± Kania offered.


    ¡°For what?¡± Arsene linked his eyebrows, unlike usual this time Kania seemed to care a lot about Jessica.


    ¡°I just want to be Jessica¡¯s friend, that¡¯s all! l,¡± Kania answered.


    ¡°Well,ter after returning from Bali I will ask Mr. Lexi and Miss Jessica toe here,¡± Arsene saw the sparkle in his wife¡¯s eyes. He still didn¡¯t know what went through his wife¡¯s mind.


    * * *

 Chap 33

    KISSMARK


    ¡°Lexi and Jessica are leaving tonight, Pa!¡± Mrs. Annay down next to her husband who was lying on the bed.


    ¡°Yups, he told me!¡± Mr. Samuel said. Despite being suspicious of Lexi, he didn¡¯t want his wife to find out.


    ¡°Are you being honest to Cassandra? I¡¯m not feeling well but I also don¡¯t want anyone to interfere with Jessica and Lexi¡¯s wedding,¡± Mrs. Anna said. She didn¡¯t know when Jessica and Lexi¡¯s wedding would be officially announced.


    ¡°No Ma, we better obey Lexi and Jessica at this time! Later when Jessica is really pregnant we will announce the wedding officially soon! How?¡± Mr. Samuel was pleased.


    ¡°Well, I will keep it a secret from Cassandra!¡± Mrs. Anna said. She had talked to Lexi about what she was going to tell Cassandra about Jessica but Lexi forbade it.


    ¡°When are you going to Bali?¡± Mr. Samuel asked before deciding to sleep.


    ¡°Cassandra has booked four ne tickets for Saturday night, but mama doesn¡¯t know that Lexi has boarded first!¡± Mrs. Anna still could not act firmly to Cassandra. She more often indulged her desires.


    ¡°It¡¯s better you immediately tell her, so as not to be misunderstood!¡± Mr. Samuel gave advice. ¡°You have to sleep now.¡± Mr. Samuel closed his eyes and decided to sleep first. This was a good way to dispel his thoughts about the Lexi and Jessica rtionship for a while.


    ***


    About two hours by airne, Lexi and Jessica arrive at Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali. A taxi drove them to the Avaya Resort hotel.


    Taxi stopped in the parking area. Jessica and Lexi paid the fare, then they went down.


    ¡°Carry the bags and suitcases!¡± Lexi said. It seemed that there was less of a day when he did not y pranks on his wife.


    ¡°My husband, I will bring his suitcase and bag, can you help me carry it?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°I told you to carry those alone.¡± Lexi walked first to his room that had been booked in advance. He left Jessica walking alone.


    ¡°Huh! That¡¯s suck!¡± She wished she could just run away! But what about the fate of Mrs. Grace and other orphans. Although she was tired, Jessica brought suitcases and bags to his room.


    Jessica knocked on the door and put the suitcase in front of Lexi¡¯s room door. While carrying the bag, she took it to her own room which was next to the husband¡¯s room. Yes, they deliberately booked different rooms so that Cassandra would not suspect anything.


    The door to hotel room number 406 was open. Jessica came in and closed it. She didn¡¯t forget to lock it back. She put her bag near to bed, then immediately jumped onto the bed.


    Yes, it feltfortable and relieved. Married to Lexi, almost every night she served her husband. Tonight she could be free. Maybe during his time in Bali, she thought that she wouldn¡¯t sleep with Lexi.


    Jessica¡¯s hand reached out and grabbed her phone and immediately opened a message from Chelsea.


    Chelsea: [Beryl still wants to meet you. ]


    Jessica: [I can¡¯t, I¡¯ve been in Bali! This is my first time going to Bali. I want to have fun here. I¡¯ll show you my picture on the beachter. ]


    Jessica replied to a message from Chelsea. Tonight she was so happy. Besides being able to be free from Lexi, tomorrow she would also go to the beach. At least, she could feel the beauty of the beach, trying to enjoy, looking for light in the darkness of the life she has to live.


    ¡°I will take a shower,¡± Jessica muttered. She wore a bathrobe and walked to the bathroom. For a moment she observed the door beside the entrance. There was something strange, but she ignored it and immediately went into the bathroom.


    Jessica¡¯s dress was missing. She let the water flow from the top of his head. Her body was already wet, she began tother the whole body. Then,  she decided to soak for a while.


    Jessica was almost asleep. The scent of jasmine bath foam made her feelfortable. It could relieve the feeling of hunger and give rise to drowsiness. The woman got up, took a bathrobe, then came out of the bathroom.


    Jessica moved towards her bed with small steps. She spinned and danced. She was feeling very happy. Last she jumped, dropping her body on a soft bed.


    ¡°You must be happy, right?¡± Lexi said. Actually, he had been standing at the connecting room door.


    Jessica was surprised. She immediately sat down and covered her body with her arms in front of her chest. ¡°Why was Mr. Lexi there?¡±Jessica asked. She got a bad feeling just because of the sharp gaze of her husband.


    ¡°Wait! tonight, can I just-, ¡± Jessica¡¯s words stopped because Lexinded his lips to her. He kissed his special woman tenderly to start a very beautiful and long night in Bali.


    ¡°Do not refuse! I¡¯ll do it slowly,¡± Lexi whispered between her breaths.


    Like the night before, Jessica only surrendered, she couldn¡¯t refuse. But, she began to enjoy what Lexi did to her.


    * * *


    Lexi ordered two sandwiches. Two sses of warm cocoa, and the dessert is made of a sweet pudding with a fruity vor.


    He woke up earlier, but Jessica was still asleep. The nket stretched neatly over her tiny body. Her breathing was regr, her face was beautiful like a princess in a fairy tale.


    This man, sometimes still smiled to himself. He didn¡¯t know, the fact that he had sex with Jessicast night really made him very happy. Last night, Jessica had already begun to ept. Only once she refused a little bit.


    Happiness couldn¡¯t be bought. No matter how much money he got, Lexi couldn¡¯t be happy, he couldn¡¯t turn back time. It couldn¡¯t change their decision either.


    Jessica¡¯s presence made him so happy little by little. And the experience of his nights with Jessica gave a sense of excess satisfaction and happiness. Until he smiled to himself every time. When taking a shower, finishing bathing, and when sitting looking at Jessica who was still asleep, Lexi still smiled to himself.


    Jessica changed her sleeping position, she yawned and spread her arms. Her eyes slowly opened, she was awake. Her drowsiness has paid off. However, she felt very hungry.


    ¡°Hmm,¡± Lexi cleared her throat. His lips locked, stopping a smile. He pretended to look at his phone screen. He looked cold, and had a t face without expression.


    For a moment, Jessica turned to Lexi. She closed her eyes and tried to open her eyes because she was still sleepy.


    ¡°Wake up, as a gift, I will take you for a walk on the beach this morning,¡±  Lexi persuaded, he was still with a t face, hiding his happiness.


    Silent. Lexi put down the phone. He looked at Jessica, who was still trying to open her eyes.


    ¡°Gifts?¡±Jessica asked.


    She got up from her sleep, sat down, pulled the nket to cover her body that didn¡¯t wear a single thread. Last night, one by one became pieces that filled her brain. A couple of hot scenes shed in her mind.


    Jessica swallowed hard, holding the shame on herself. Yes! Last night she had begun to enjoy and be curious about her husband¡¯s touch. She didn¡¯t dare to look into her husband¡¯s eyes. She was choosing to cover her face with a nket, she wanted to scream loudly in shame. Her body and heart are out of sync. How could her heart refuse, while her body wanted a touch from Lexi. ¡®This is crazy isn¡¯t it!¡¯ she thought in her mind.


    ¡°Take a quick shower or I¡¯ll go for a walk myself!¡± Lexi threatened. He just looked at a WhatsApp message on her wife¡¯s phone.


    She smiled, looking at Jessica. He could finally feel himself winning. He got what he wanted, without saying or pleading with Jessica, it was an absolute victory that the man wanted.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower,¡± Jessica said quietly.


    Jessica hid her body with a nket. Then, she walked to the bathroom. She took off the nket and left her naked. Jessica wet her body with water slowly. She ignored the stinging pain down there. Jessica kept taking a shower. She felt the liquid molecules flowing on the surface of her skin.


    It could reenergize her. She smiled, a sense of pleasure creeping slowly into her heart. She didn¡¯t know what that feeling was.


    Jessica washed her hair. Almost everyday she washed her hair. Then, she covered her wet hair with a towel.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    Jessica stood in front of the mirror, observing the reflection of her face and body in the mirror. Her lips gape at what¡¯s in front of her.


    ¡°Oh my God,¡± Jessica whispered, closing her lips.


    She took a step back, not believing what she saw. The white skin of her neck was full of kiss marks.


    ¡°Why so much?¡± he muttered slowly. She swallowed in disbelief. The red marks were on each of her body. Neck, cheeks, chest, and arms.


    Both of her eyeballs were still watching her own neck. It was full of red marks. Yups. Who else would it be if it wasn¡¯t Lexist night. Her husband was very excitedst night.


    She was afraid that Lexi would get angry because she had been in the bathroom for too long. Jessica decided to finish her bath.


    Jessica tied up her bathrobe. Then she walked towards the door. She slowly opened the bathroom door. She was relieved because Lexi seemed to be on a phone call with someone. It was in the far corner of the room from Jessica¡¯s side.


    So, Jessica used this chance to choose a good dress, which could cover her neck.


    She opened the bag, and her choice fell on shorts with jeans. There was apparel, she chose a colored sweater with stripes on the hem. Then, she sat in front of the mirror.


    ¡°Perfect!¡± she said satisfied.


    The high cor of the sweater, well closed the part of her neck that is full of kiss marks. At least, she felt relieved, because she could soon go for a walk on the beach. She wanted to show her picture to Chelsea.


    Then, Jessica tied her ck long hair with white ribbon.


    ¡°I¡¯m ready!¡± she said.


    She was also applying a thinyer of lipstick, after tapping her cheeks with a small amount of powder.


    ¡°Come on, to the beach now I can¡¯t wait to take a selfie and send it to Chelsea¡± Jessica said confidently. She didn¡¯t want to be in a room that makes her have to go back into submission with Lexi.


    She stood up, grabbed a bag containing a phone and wallet, couldn¡¯ wait to see the beach.


    ¡°Hold on!¡± Lexi. stopped.


    He squinted, still watching Jessica intently. With his right hand he scooped up her face roughly.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Jessica asked, biting her lower lip. Something was bothering Lexi.


    ¡°Change your clothes, we are going to the beach, you will be hot if you wear clothes like that!¡± Lexi said obviously. They wanted to go beach but Jessica chose a sweater outfit with a high cor, really?


    ¡°What is it?¡±Jessica protested. She bit her lips, it was heavy to obey the husband¡¯s orders this time, very heavy!


    ¡°Quickly change! Don¡¯t protest!¡± Lexi insisted, his tone was louder than before.


    He widened his eyelids, really did not like Jessica dared to protest against about what he said.. Both of his eyes stared strongly. His hand beckoned for Jessica to do as quickly as possible what he said.


    Without waiting for the next second, Jessica immediately walked back to her suitcase. She picked up the clothes in her suitcase. One by one she checked the clothes she brought, the choice fell on a ck casual T-shirt, made of rayon, thin andfortable.


    While Lexi was busy with his morning meal menu, Jessica had not had time to touch once.


    Jessica¡¯s eyes scanned her neck. Kiss marks on her neck were visible. However, she smiled again when she found a scarf in her bag. She immediately pulled the thing out and prepared to wear it around her neck.


    ¡°What is that thing?¡± Lexi asked, pulling the scarf from Jessica¡¯s hand. He was grasping and paying close attention.


    ¡°This is a scarf, ¡± Jessica replied innocently.


    ¡°Is this in your suitcase? Only Fools wear scarves when on the beach,¡± Lexi said Realistically.


    ¡°Let me wear it, just once!¡± Jessica begged.


    She grabbed her pink scarf from her husband¡¯s hand with a hopeful expression.


    ¡°What are you wearing it for?¡± Lexi protested.


    His eyelids, narrowed, looking for a reason from the look that emanated from Jessica¡¯s face.


    ¡°To ¡­ Oh,¡± Jessica¡¯s voice stopped.


    ¡°For what?¡± Lexi asked. He looked into her eyes, waiting for an answer.


    ¡°I just want to cover my neck, I¡¯m ashamed, ¡± Jessica answered honestly very slowly.


    ¡°What? Are you ashamed of what I did? Here, no one knows us let¡¯s eat soon and we have to go to the beach soon, I don¡¯t want to bete to see the sunrise!¡± Lexi said strictly.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica answered. She took off the scarf she just chose.


    She immediately walked over and sat down on the sofa. She quickly finished her morning meal.


    Lexi was looking from where he was standing next to the bed. He smiled satisfied for no apparent reason. After he looked at Jessica¡¯s empty te, he immediately took his wife to the beach that is not too far from where he stayed.


    He drove Jessica to the beach with a bicycle, too bad it was toote and they missed the view of sunrise.


    ¡°Sit down!¡± Lexi said. He firstid his body on the sun chair overlooking the beach.


    Jessica agreed. Sheid her body beside her husband, looking a position asfortable as possible.


    They both were silent and gazed at the rolling waves of the ocean.


    They were quiet and busy with each other¡¯s thoughts.


    ¡°Where¡¯s your phone?¡± Lexi asked while extending a hand.


    ¡°For what?¡± Jessica asked. Without waiting for an answer from her husband, Jessica gave her phone to Lexi.


    ¡°Pose, I¡¯ll take a picture!¡± Lexi teased with a serious expression.


    ¡°Don¡¯t take it¡± Jessica rejected, unprepared in a photo from that close up that would surely reveal a red mark on her neck.


    ¡°Are you ashamed?¡± Lexi asked seriously. He showed a discriminating look in his eyes to her wife.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not ashamed, I¡¯m even very happy that my husband wants to take a photo of my face,¡± Jessica replied, lying not as her heart.


    Jessica¡¯s answer made Lexi smile contentedly very satisfied!


    A minuteter, a photo of Jessica in various poses was sent to Chelsea¡¯s phone.


    Lexi was happy. He didn¡¯t know he was so happy to show that picture to Chelsea.


    * * *

 Chap 34

    Part 34


    Joe stared intently at his phone screen. He was sure ra hadn¡¯t slept yet. So, he wrote a message to her.


    Joe: [I¡¯ll wait for you at the library!]


    ra: [What for, Uncle?]


    Joe: [There¡¯s a new book I just bought.]


    ra: [Just say it, you miss me!]


    Joe: [Fine, if you don¡¯t want to! I¡¯m going to bed now!]


    ra: [Don¡¯t! Is Uncle still in Kimmy¡¯s room?]


    Joe: [I¡¯m in front of your room!]


    ra¡¯s eyes widened. She got up from her seat, then stood up and opened the door. Uncle was already standing there.


    ¡°Uncle,¡± ra whispered.


    ¡°Do Ie in, or do youe out?¡± Joe asked.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just go to the library!¡± ra suggested. She thought the library was the safest ce to talk to Joe. It was at the far end of the building, and most importantly, there were no beds.


    The two of them walked side by side to the library. It was the safest room. Unlike ra¡¯s room, which always made them close because there was no space to move around, or like Joe¡¯s spacious room. The atmosphere was dim and cool.


    Joe opened the door. After making sure ra entered, he closed and locked it tightly.


    ¡°Are you jealous?¡± Joe used. ra¡¯s face looked dull, easily readable by him. Joe was very meticulous and detail-oriented, especially when it came to the woman special to him.


    ra didn¡¯t answer; she just stood leaning against the door.


    ¡°I beg you, never be jealous of Vivian. She¡¯s just Kimmy¡¯s mother, I no longer love her! Don¡¯t be jealous!¡± Joe insisted.


    ¡°I¡¯m not jealous!¡± ra protested, showing a convincing expression.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m not jealous!¡±


    ¡°Just admit it, or¡­?¡±


    ¡°Or what?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, I just want you to be able to sleep well tonight, ra!¡±


    ¡°I can sleep well, Uncle!¡± ra chuckled.


    ¡°I heard knocking on the door, was that you?¡± Joe inquired.


    ¡°No,¡± ra denied again. She didn¡¯t want to admit that she was jealous. Vivian was very different from Celine, who was more worthy of jealousy.


    They stared at each other in silence. Long and deep.


    ¡°Uncle,¡± ra whispered, inviting Joe to sit on the only sofa in the room.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, sweetheart? What¡¯s on your mind?¡± Joe cupped ra¡¯s chin and stored as much as possible, the details of ra¡¯s sweet face. Oh ra.


    ¡°If Kimmy doesn¡¯t agree to me being her stepmother, what will you do?¡± ra asked. The question had just urred to her when she saw the closeness between Vivian and Kimmy.


    ¡°Kimmy, my little princess, you¡¯re my woman. I¡¯ll exin it to her, I¡¯ll wait until Kimmy understands that you¡¯re the woman I want!¡± Joe replied.


    ¡°What if ra still insists on not approving of our rtionship?¡± ra asked. Honestly, she was already very afraid of losing Joe.


    ¡°I¡¯ll convince my daughter, ra. You¡¯re good, you also care for Kimmy. There¡¯s no reason for her to reject you!¡± Joe said earnestly.


    ¡°What about Aunt Vivian?¡± the tired girl asked. Yes, jealous, secretly, and thinking about what would happen out there! She wanted to retreat.


    ¡°She has no connection with me anymore, ra. I like you, I choose you, I trust you, I love you, my future is with you, I promise our rtionship will seed, I won¡¯t let you go, whatever happens, I want to face it all with you, ra!¡± Joe said. He reached for ra¡¯s face, thennded a kiss on her forehead. The beautiful girl who had captured his heart.


    ¡°Sleep now?¡± Joe asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sleepy, Uncle!¡±


    ¡°What are you thinking, my ra?¡± Joe gently pinched her cheek.


    ¡°My ra?¡±


    ¡°My phone, my phone! My ra, ra is mine!¡± Joe exined with a smile. ¡°What are you thinking? What are you worried about?¡± he pressed.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid, Uncle, afraid that Mrs. Vivian won¡¯t approve of our rtionship, afraid that Mr. Bond won¡¯t like me, afraid that Aunt Vivian wants to separate us!¡± ramented, tears streaming from the corners of her eyes.


    ¡°Enough, ra, don¡¯t cry! I, I¡¯ll fight for our rtionship. Do you believe in me?¡± Joe hugged her. He could feel the immense love in ra¡¯s heart.


    Joe wiped ra¡¯s tears away andnded a kiss on her lips. It was a mandatory ritual when they were together; ra and her strawberry lips were very tempting. It became addictive unconsciously. It became longing every night.


    ¡°Trust everything to me, ra! Sleep now! Tomorrow I¡¯ll take you to my office!¡± Joe suggested.


    ¡°What for, Uncle?¡± ra was surprised.


    ¡°You already know all my family members; I also want you to know what my job is!¡± Joe showed his seriousness to ra.


    ¡°Uncle is a CEO!¡± ra said.


    ¡°What¡¯s that?¡±


    ¡°The title of a novel I want to write, of course, it will have a happy ending because Uncle Joe and ra will live happily ever after!¡± ra answered casually.


    ¡°Go to sleep! What, do you want me to seduce you?¡± Joe joked, his smile adorning his lips. ra always made him happy with her simple jokes.


    ¡°E, Uncle Joe, you¡¯re so naughty!¡± ra used, getting up from her seat.


    Joe grinned.


    ¡°I¡¯m serious!¡±


    ¡°Forgive me, Uncle, good night!¡±


    ¡°Good night, ra!¡±


    ¡°Sleep well, Uncle!¡±


    ¡°Sleep well, my ra!¡±


    ra moved towards her room. Joe could reassure her. Her doubts melted away when talking to him.


    Upon arriving in her room, ray down on the bed. She closed her eyes with a smile.


    ==?==


    At 5:30 AM, ra¡¯s phone buzzed. The rm rang along with a message from her beloved.


    Joe: [My ra, good morning,]


    ra: [Good morning, Uncle Joe.]


    Joe: [Get ready, we¡¯ll have breakfast together at seven, then we¡¯ll head to the office!]


    ra: [Okay, Uncle!]


    ra¡¯s right hand ced her phone on the nightstand. She stood up and opened her wardrobe. A knee-length ck skirt and an orange top with a ribbon modification on the cor.


    Then, she walked downstairs humming cheerfully. Joe. One name that was always beautifully engraved in her heart. It became the first name she always remembered when waking up. Andter, she hoped it would be the first andst person she saw when closing her eyes at night and opening them in the morning.


    ra entered the bathroom. The cold water flowing over her head brought freshness, added enthusiasm, and made her even more eager.


    Fifteen minutes was enough time for her to shower. She deliberately didn¡¯t wet her hair so she could tie it back without drama.


    That day when Joe untied her hair because it was wet! ra didn¡¯t want that to happen.


    After showering, ra put on her chosen outfit. Then, she walked out of the bathroom towards the backyard. There was arge mirror there, a perfect ce for prolonged self-reflection.


    ¡°So refreshing!¡± ra murmured. There was an artificial waterfall on the side of Vivian¡¯s pool. The sound of water sshing wasforting.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Vivian asked. She had her hands on her hips, authoritative.


    ¡°Um¡­¡± ra mumbled, thinking.


    ¡°I want to talk to you for a moment!¡± she requested.


    ¡°Okay, Aunt!¡± ra replied, following Vivian¡¯s steps.


    ra stopped when Vivian halted her steps in the hallway connecting the kitchen and the backyard.


    ¡°ra!¡± she whispered with a different expression. She was no longer restrained by emotions. Her face became friendly and hopeful.


    ¡°What¡¯s up, Aunt?¡± ra answered.


    ¡°I hope you understand the current situation!¡± she began the conversation.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± ra truly didn¡¯t understand what Joe Sebastian¡¯s ex-wife was saying.


    ¡°Kimmy wants her parents to be together again; she¡¯s only four years old. Kimmy doesn¡¯t know anything; all she knows is that her mommy and daddy are always together! So, I hope you understand, ra!¡± Vivian said intively.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°What does Aunt want?¡± ra challenged. Vivian was a model and actress. ra didn¡¯t know when she was acting or when she wasn¡¯t. Natural.


    ¡°Please, end your rtionship with Joe! This isn¡¯t for me, but for Kimmy¡¯s sake. I don¡¯t want Kimmy to lose the love of her daddy or mommy!¡± she said again.


    ra fell silent. She didn¡¯t know what to do.


    ¡°You¡¯re young and beautiful, you¡¯re also smart, and Joe will surely finance your education to the extent you want. You can grow and be even better; you can find a man better than Joe. Please, ra, let go of Joe, don¡¯t take him away from Kimmy, I beg you!¡± Vivian was about to kneel at ra¡¯s feet. But the girl dodged.


    Standing motionless, not even an inch moved.


    ¡°Don¡¯t steal Kimmy¡¯s happiness, don¡¯t steal Joe! Please, ra, understand!¡± Vivian pleaded, deliberately showing her pitiful expression.


    ra just remained silent. Was she really stealing Kimmy¡¯s happiness?


    To be continued.

 Chap 35

    I am Jealous


    ¡°Am I Jealous?¡±Jessica asked herself. Her hands moved to throw away the nket that covered her body. Although the air conditioner was on, her body felt hot when she remembered Lexi gave attention to Cassandra. It made her head feel dizzy. ¡°No, I¡¯m not jealous!¡± She refused it.


    Then, she went to pick up her phone whose battery was actually low. It turned out that there were dozens of messages from Chelsea that came in. Jessica immediately called Chelsea.


    ¡°Hello!¡± Chelsea said across the phone.


    ¡°Chelsea, I have something to ask you!¡±Jessica was reckless. She had never felt that annoying feeling before.


    ¡°What¡¯s up Jess? Emm- Where are you staying?¡± Chelsea interrupted. Beryl had arrived in Bali, on the same ne as Cassandra. Beryl was still at the airport because he didn¡¯t know where to go to find Jessica.


    ¡°I¡¯m at Avaya Resort,¡± she replied wondering.


    ¡°What is the room number?¡± Chelsea urged. It was a pity that Beryl didn¡¯t get to meet Jessica.


    ¡°406!¡±


    ¡°Beryl wille to see you soon!¡± Chelsea immediately ended the phone call.


    ¡°What? Why does he do that?¡± Jessica grumbled. She didn¡¯t say what was in his heart, but Chelsea said Beryl would be here soon.


    The sultry feeling made Jessica move towards the window, then open it. Not because of the weather, but because she felt jealous.


    Then, she saw Lexi and Cassandra who were both sitting in the hotel park. She saw them from her window. Both of her eyes were fixed on Lexi and the model who sat on a bench.


    Jessica continued to observe, she was unable to help but she cared about Lexi who was apanied by Cassandra.


    Knock¡­


    Knock ¡­


    Knock ¡­


    There was someone knocking on the door. ¡°Beryl?¡± Jessica said softly, she closed the window and walked to open the door. She was sure enough,  Beryl was already standing with a look that Jessica couldn¡¯t decipher.


    ¡°Oh, you are here,¡± Jessica asked, turning to Beryl.


    ¡°Either we go in or we go out! I need to talk to you!¡± Beryl offered. He couldn¡¯t wait to ask Jessica a lot of questions.


    ¡°Emm-,¡± Jessica muttered.


    Beryl grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand, and led her out of the room. He took Jessica to the first floor.


    ¡°We¡¯re talking there!¡± Jessica pointed to a table far away from where Lexi and Cassandra were. She didn¡¯t want Lexi to know Beryl was in the same ce as him right now.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Beryl obeyed and sat in the chair that Jessica had appointed. It was close to the pool, but away from the crowds also far from Lexi and Cassandra.


    ¡°Tell me everything! I¡¯ll hear it,¡± Beryl said. Here was the worst part. Neither Chelsea nor Jessica, deliberately avoided him, ying hide and seek with him for a long time.


    ¡°What should I tell you?¡± Jessica asked back. Her own heart was still arguing with her mind. Not the jealous she felt before but Jessica wasn¡¯t ready to tell Beryl.


    ¡°Who was the man who suddenly picked you up that time? Why don¡¯t you refuse? And why aren¡¯t you in the orphanage anymore? Why don¡¯t you wear the pendant I gave you, Jess?¡± Beryl protested. He felt entitled to an exnation from Jessica about what had happenedtely.


    Jessica tried to look at his face. Now she and Beryl were looking at each other. Supposedly, Jessica used this opportunity to tell Beryl everything about Lexi had taken away his honor. About contractual marriage, Jessica remained silent.


    ¡°Try to exin!¡± Beryl¡¯s insistence on grabbing Jessica¡¯s arms forced Jessica to tell him everything.


    Instead of telling a story, Beryl found Jessica with teary eyes. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to tell me about it now? All right, let¡¯s just have a casual chat!¡± Beryl asked. He held Jessica¡¯s hand carefully.


    * * *


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that Jessica?¡±Cassandra asked.


    ¡°Where?¡± Lexi, who was thinking about his wife, was surprised that Cassandra said his name¡¯s wife.


    ¡°That!¡± Cassandra asked.


    Lexi followed Cassandra¡¯s gaze. He saw Jessica with a guy. When he looked at him carefully, the man without hesitation grasped Jessica¡¯s fingers.


    ¡°That¡¯s Jessica, right?¡± Cassandra made sure. She observed the unusual expression on Lexi¡¯s face.


    ¡°Yes, it was Jessica!¡± Lexi said. He wondered who the guy sitting next to his wife was. Is that the same guy that Jessica met a while ago? What is their rtionship?


    ¡°I think he¡¯s more mature than he looks! It turns out that he did not return to the hotel room, but met his beloved!¡± Cassandra said, seeing Jessica¡¯s closeness to the man sitting next to her.


    ¡°That¡¯s not Jessica¡¯s boyfriend!¡± Lexi replied. He could not ept the opinion of Cassandra who imed Jessica had a lover. He should be patient. No one would know about his marriage to Jessica, including Cassandra.


    ¡°You know what? Take a look at that guy¡¯s more attention with Jessica,¡±Cassandra didn¡¯t want to lose. Actually, she wanted Lexi to also show attention to what she was seeing right now. Beryl took off his warm clothes and gave them to Jessica.


    ¡°I will bring them here!¡± Cassandra got up from her seat and immediately approached Jessica without waiting for approval from Lexi.


    ¡°Shit!¡± Lexi muttered. If Cassandra wasn¡¯t there, he might have broken Beryl¡¯s hand, who was so presumptuous to hold Jessica¡¯s hands. From a far, his heart was already burning, furthermore, Jessica and Beryl with Cassandra were walking towards him.


    Cassandra took a seat next to Lexi, while Jessica sat next to Beryl.


    ¡°What do you want to drink?¡±Cassandra offered.


    ¡°Anything,¡± Beryl said. ¡°So, Jessica, who are these two?¡± Beryl asked. The corners of his lips widened, forming a smile. He was looking at the two people in front of him one by one.


    ¡°This is Miss Cassandra, and Mr. Lexi Atmaja,¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°I am Beryl, Jessica¡¯s best friend since childhood.¡± Beryl reached out and took turns shaking their hands.


    ¡®So this is Beryl! It was Beryl who gave the pendant, what did hee here for? To make his own grave,¡¯ Lexi said in his heart. He stared intently showing his dislike for Beryl.


    ¡°I¡¯m here with Mr. Lexi,¡± Jessica exined. That way, Beryl could keep a little good attitude.


    ¡°Oh!¡± Beryl answered. He was trying to understand and discuss cues from both eyes of Jessica.


    ¡°Jessica I thought you were here only with Lexi, it turns out that you have a boyfriend?¡± Cassandra teased. She looked at Beryl. ¡°You guys are dating?¡± She asked.


    Jessica and Beryl looked at each other.


    ¡°It is in the process, I will be her girlfriend soon,¡± Beryl answered.


    Jessica silently nced at Lexi. The man was silent, his face did not show any expression.


    ¡®In the process? You are an asshole. Beryl, how dare you! If now there is no Cassandra, I would give you punches!¡¯ Lexi said in his mind.


    ¡°What about you guys? Are Miss Cassandra and Mr. Lexi dating?¡± Beryl asked. Jessica stepped on her best friend¡¯s foot, but it was toote because Beryl was clueless and insensitive. The question just came out of his mouth.


    ¡°I and Lexi are not dating, but we are attracted to each other. We will get married soon,¡± Cassandra said.


    Lexi was just indifferent, he was busy observing Beryl¡¯s movements. Once again he saw him touching Jessica¡¯s hand, Lexi would not stay silent anymore. His face was clearly mad at Beryl.


    ¡®So this is the reason Mr. Lexi kept my marriage to him a secret, because of Cassandra? Yes, so is Cassandra the woman my husband loves? I should be happy. That means my contract marriage with Mr. Lexi will be over soon! No, I can¡¯t be sad! I can¡¯t be jealous!¡¯Jessica thought  in her mind.


    ¡°Emm-alright, Jessica and I will move out so as not to disturb you guys!¡± Beryl said. The look in Lexi¡¯s eyes that kept on him, it made Beryl ufortable.


    ¡°You guys just stay here!¡± Cassandra stopped them. She was happy, thinking that Lexi just wanted to be alone with him.


    ¡°No, Jessica and I are going for a walk for a while, there are many things that she has to talk about too, ¡± Beryl pretended. He took Jessica¡¯s hand and led her away.


    ¡°Where are you guys going?¡± Lexi asked. There was an emphasis in his voice.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to go around for a while with Jessica!¡± Beryl answered.


    ¡°Don¡¯t! Jessica get back to your room now!¡± Lexi snapped. Some of the people listening looked in his direction.


    Jessica was shocked.


    ¡°Go back to your room now!¡± Lexi shouted.


    Jessica obeyed Lexi¡¯s orders, refusing Beryl¡¯s invitation.


    Cassandra looked at Lexi. She was curious ¡®why is Lexi so angry?¡¯


    Jessica walked to her room. Beryl walked the opposite way. Now, there was only Lexi and Cassandra there.


    ¡°I want to sleep now,¡± Lexi asked permission. Hopefully after this incident Cassandra has no ambition to get him again.


    Lexi¡¯s footsteps were wide and fast to Jessica¡¯s room, his only destination at this moment.


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 Chap 36

    PRESTIGE


    ¡°Open the door Jessica!¡± Lexi shouted as she knocked on the hotel room door.


    Jessica did not answer. She was scared. She thought Lexi  was angry for no reason. Well, if he could be free to be alone with Cassandra, why was he mad at her because she walked with Beryl.


    ¡°Open the door now or I will break this door,¡± Lexi threatened.


    Jessica opened the door. Without waiting, Lexi got into her  room.


    ¡°Is something wrong?¡±Jessica asked with trembling lips. She didn¡¯t know where her mistake was.


    ¡°No, nothing! I just don¡¯t like you walking alone with Beryl, you could be in danger!¡± Lexi answered.


    ¡°Danger? Beryl¡¯s been my friend since childhood! I¡¯m close to him and I¡¯m sure Beryl has no evil intentions towards me!¡± Jessica refused his opinion. She shook his head not liking the usation that Lexi had just uttered.


    ¡°Yes, evil intentions no one knows!¡± Lexi answered. He only wanted to see Jessica jealous, but he himself was burning with jealousy just because Beryl was holding Jessica¡¯s hand. Now, Jessica was also defending Beryl.


    ¡°Are you jealous?¡±Jessica asked, investigating him. She held her head up until her eyes met Lexi¡¯s.


    ¡°No, seriously? It wouldn¡¯t bother me. I just want your body! No more, so you don¡¯t have too much that confidence Jessica! From tomorrow, don¡¯t see Beryl! Don¡¯t meet with any guy! Got it?¡±  Lexi bluffed. He grabbed Jessica¡¯s arms and didn¡¯t want to hear her defense.


    ¡°If you¡¯re not jealous, why did you forbid me to meet with Beryl? We¡¯re just friends, no more! And me, I need to exin everything to Beryl about our rtionship,¡± Jessica felt there was nothing wrong with what she was doing. She just met and talked with Beryl, nothing else. She didn¡¯t do like Lexi and Cassandra did.


    ¡°If I say no, it means no. You¡¯re my wife, Jessica!¡± Lexi imed to dominate her.


    ¡°But you don¡¯t love me!¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°You are still my legal wife byw! Don¡¯t argue with me!¡± Lexi¡¯s eyelids widened, he thought that Jessica now dared to argue with him.


    ¡°I¡¯m not arguing, I¡¯m fighting for my rights! If Mr. Lexi can go with Cassandra that means I can go with Beryl too!¡± Jessica didn¡¯t want to lose.


    ¡°Since when you dared to be like this to me, Jess?¡± Lexi snapped. He was angry because Jessica was constantly answering him.


    ¡°Just admit that you are already in love and can¡¯t lose me, sir,¡± Jessica med him.


    ¡°You better be aware Jessica! It is enough! I won¡¯t sleep with you tonight! This is what you want!¡± Lexi turned out of the door of the connecting room with deep regret.


    * * *


    Lexi decided to call Arsene. Arsene would definitely help what was happening to his heart at the moment.


    ¡°Hello, Sir!¡± Arsene said hello with a friendly voice on the other side of the phone. As usual, he never missed a phone call. He would also never end a phone call in advance.


    ¡°Book tickets for tomorrow morning, I¡¯ll be back to Jakarta soon!¡± Lexi¡¯s order. He was sick of it. He didn¡¯t want to see Jessica.


    ¡°Three tickets, Sir?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°One!¡±


    ¡°And what about Jessica and your mother?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s up to them, I don¡¯t care!¡± He answered with a mad voice.


    ¡°Sir, did miss Jessica make a mistake?¡± Arsene curious.


    ¡°No!¡± Lexi denied that he was sure that Arsene would defend Jessica.


    ¡°Well I¡¯ll book two tickets, anyway Miss Jessica has to go home with you sir!¡± Arsene persuade


    Lexi chose to end the phone call because he heard a knock on the door. He moved and opened it.


    ¡°Mom?¡±  Lexi was looking at person who was standing in front of her. ¡°Mom hasn¡¯t slept yet?¡± he asked.


    ¡°You¡¯re so meant, Lexi,¡± his mom med. She thought Lexi was  too much to show his attention to Cassandra in front of Jessica.


    ¡°What do you mean, Mom?¡± Lexi was shocked.


    ¡°You, can¡¯t you understand Jessica? You shouldn¡¯t show your concern for other women in front of your wife!¡± Mrs. Anna was angry. She went into Lexi¡¯s room, not wanting anyone to hear them.


    ¡°Mom, I don¡¯t love Jessica! And isn¡¯t it you who wants me close to Cassandra?¡± Lexi protested, sitting in front of his mom.


    ¡°Oh my God, Jessica is your wife! No matter whether you love her or not, until this second, only Jessica can make you heal! She is my mother¡¯s only hope!¡± Mrs. Anna¡¯s fingers massaged her dizzy forehead.


    ¡°Jessica will be fine!¡± Lexi said strictly.


    ¡°Once again you don¡¯t care about Jessica¡¯s feelings, I will announce your marriage to her! Got it?¡± his mother bluffed. This time, she really didn¡¯t like Lexi¡¯s self-willed attitude.


    ¡°What the hell, mom!¡± Lexi was breathing hard.


    ¡°If you continue to act like this, it¡¯s not impossible that Jessica will leave you! Don¡¯t you realize it yet? Here, you need Jessica. She¡¯s not the one who needs you! Until she runs away because you¡¯ve never been nice to her you¡¯re a loser! You lost her! Not with Jessica! She is beautiful, she is not sick, many men will fall in love and bend their knees to her. But, you? When else will you meet a woman like Jessica who can cure your illness?!¡± Mrs. Anna knew Lexi was hurt by her words. However, it was better than Lexi crying blood because Jessica was gone from him.


    He was silent. His mother¡¯s speech was clearly able to destroy his arrogance. All his mom¡¯s words were true, he couldn¡¯t be healed without Jessica.


    ¡°You, although you are handsome and have a lot of money, are adored by many women, but only Jessica can cure you, I hope that after this you can be good with Jessica! You need to apologize immediately! Now!¡± the mothermanded him.


    ¡°Yes, mom,¡± Lexi said. His pride was too high to go back to see Jessica and apologize to her.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ¡°What else, you just open the door!¡± his mom was pointing to the connecting room. ¡°Then you apologize!¡± his mother¡¯s order.


    Mrs. Anna left out of Lexi¡¯s room but still mad at her son.


    Lexi stood in front of the door of the connecting room. He thought over and over again, but he still didn¡¯t want to open it and apologized.


    In less than a minute, Lexi chose to sit on the bed. He tried to get into Jessica¡¯s room. Tonight, he didn¡¯t want to make love, he wanted to apologize to her.


    * * *


    Jessica couldn¡¯t sleep all night. Several times she looked at the door hoping that Lexi woulde, but her husband didn¡¯t open the door.


    She got overthinking, Lexi¡¯s facial expression when showing her attention to Cassandra kept spinning in her mind.


    ¡°Shit!¡±Jessica looked at the clock. She grabbed her phone, and opened a message from Beryl.


    Beryl: [You still owe me, I¡¯m waiting on the beach,e right now! ]


    Jessica immediately called Beryl.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Beryl said over the phone.


    ¡°Where?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°On the beach!¡± he replied.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be there soon!¡±


    The phone call ended. Jessica stood up from her seat. She tied her hair and walked to leave her room.


    While Jessica was opening the door, the door to the next room also opened. Yes, the door number 407. However, it wasn¡¯t Lexi who got out of there, but Cassandra.


    Jessica was stunned.


    ¡°Cassandra,¡± Jessica said.


    Cassandra gave a smile.


    ¡°Did you sleep in the next room?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°Sure! I have to go back to my room, so no one else knows. You can keep a secret, right?¡±Cassandra asked.


    Jessica nodded slowly. Her chest felt heavy. It felt like a thousand tons from the sky.


    She turned around, going downstairs in a different elevator with Cassandra.


    In the elevator.


    Jessica stood up, there was pain in her heart. She tried to hold her tears. The next second, spikelets of her tears began to fall down her cheeks. She didn¡¯t know for sure why she was crying.


    She continued to see Beryl on the beach.


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 Chap 37

    Revenge


    Beryl turned on his phone camera. He captured the sunrise view this morning, directing it to the sun. Then he slowly shifted his cellphone camera, highlighting the figure of a woman who was walking closer, Jessica.


    His friend was walking slowly, her face down listlessly. One hand covered her mouth hiding her facial expression.


    Beryl ended the video recording on his phone. ¡°Sit here, please,¡± he asked Jessica to sit next to him.


    Jessica sat down, close to Beryl.


    ¡°Did you sleep wellst night? I can¡¯t sleep because I keep thinking about you,¡± Beryl said.


    Jessica was speechless, she shook her head slowly.


    Beryl continued to look at Jessica. Lexi Ricardo? Who is that man? His name was still very unfamiliar to his ears, but the man managed to be his rival in just one of their meetings. Who is he? Why did Jessica obey and was afraid of him?


    ¡°I¡¯ve asked, and Chelsea still don¡¯t want to answer!¡± Beryl was disappointed. ¡°Now , you have to exin what really happened?¡± he asked. Today, he wanted to get an answer soon. Tomorrow morning he would already be in Singapore, and it would be very disturbing if Jessica still didn¡¯t want to tell him.


    ¡°Tell me what I have to exin?¡±Jessica was holding her breath. She didn¡¯t want to show her sorrow to Beryl.


    ¡°Who is Lexi Ricardo? What made you bond with him?¡± Beryl investigated.


    Jessica did not answer. She didn¡¯t know how to start her story.


    Silent.


    The coastal breeze blew hard. However, Jessica still could not hide her sobs.


    ¡°Jessica, are you crying?¡± Beryl asked. The sobs of Jessica sitting next to him were clearly audible.


    ¡°I¡¯m not crying,¡± Jessica said. She was wiping away her tears with the back of her hand. Her tongue was stuck out, how could she tell Beryl everything while her heart was in pain. Yes, all night she waited for Lexi toe to her room. She hoped for an apology from her husband, but what happened this morning still couldn¡¯t be epted by his mind.


    Why didn¡¯t Lexi just tell her that he was cured? Why didn¡¯t he tell her that he likes Cassandra? And if it had to be a divorce, Jessica would also ept that.


    Once again Jessica hit her chest to reduce the weight and tightness she felt.


    Beryl grabbed Jessica in an embrace. All his life, as long as he knew, he never saw Jessica crying, until sobbing.


    ¡°You can cry here in my arms, but you owe me an exnation Jessica! I want to know who is the one who has made you sob like this.¡± Beryl let Jessica lean back, letting out her crying in his arms.


    * * *


    The night.


    Lexi¡¯s cell phone rang, there was a phone call from Cassandra.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Lexi answered curtly.


    ¡°I can¡¯t sleep, will youe out and have a drink with me at the bar?¡± the woman asked on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t had a drink in a long time!¡± Lexi answered. He just wanted to be in the room. He was thinking about Jessica.


    ¡°I don¡¯t drink either, I just need a friend for tonight!¡± Cassandra persuaded.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Come here soon, I¡¯m at the ground floor mini bar!¡± Cassandra was happy.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be there.¡±


    Lexi left out of his hotel room. He walked towards the ground floor, where Cassandra was already waiting for him. Upon arrival, Lexi was finding her. He immediately walked over to Cassandra who waved her hand at him.


    The music sounded slow. Not a lot of people spent the night here.


    ¡°Drink it, it¡¯s in soda water,¡± Cassandra offered. She had no intention of drinking alcohol.


    Lexi took a sip of the drink Cassandra had ordered. He lit a cigarette and intended to have a long conversation with this woman he had been on a blind date with some time ago.


    ¡°Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend?¡± Cassandra asked. Honestly, she wanted to get married in the near future and she also didn¡¯t mind if Lexi became his future husband.


    ¡°Why did you suddenly ask that?¡±Lexi said even though his body was near Cassandra, but his mind was always on Jessica.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ¡°I just want to know, after all I don¡¯t want to be a destroyer of people¡¯s rtionships either. So when I¡¯m close to a man, I have to make sure. Is the man in a rtionship or not?¡± Cassandra said. She¡¯s been in the entertainment world for a long time. Rumors or scandals regarding a third person can ruin her career. It is better to avoid such things that will destroy her career.


    ¡°It seems you have to think again if you want to marry me, to be honest I have a sexual disease,¡± Lexi said. He didn¡¯t want to give the model fake hope.


    ¡°What do you mean? You¡¯re not kidding, are you?¡±Cassandra linked her eyebrows in disbelief with what Lexi had just said.


    ¡°Of course I¡¯m serious. I- I have a sexual aversion disorder, I¡¯m not interested at all in your body or anything Cassandra, so are you still going to ept me?¡± Lexi asked her.


    [Sexual Aversion Disorder ] Cassandra immediately searched for it in the search engine on her phone. She skimmed that article about it.


    ¡°Do you doubt my ability in bed? Can I prove it tonight?¡±  Cassandra tried to make a challenge with Lexi.


    ¡°Prove it if you can, until this moment only one person can make me desire and I want to fuck her!¡± Lexi said. He just wanted to be honest with Cassandra and wanted to make her give up on her ambition to get him.


    ¡°Alright let¡¯s go to the room now, I will prove that I am so charming, no one can resist me!¡± Cassandra said with her seductive eyes. The light of his eyes should be able to fascinate Lexi.


    ¡°Really?¡± Lexi was not sure because several times he came into contact with Cassandra. He even kissed the back of her hand, but his body didn¡¯t react at all. It was the same with  her tonight he was very sure not to be excited at all, although Cassandra was naked in front of him.


    ¡°Who is afraid? Let¡¯s go to your room right now and I will show you how strong my charm is!¡± Cassandra teased.


    In Lexi¡¯s room.


    Cassandra started everything by kissing Lexi many times. However, the hot scenes only stopped there.


    ¡°Enough! It¡¯s not gonna work!¡± Lexi stopped.


    ¡°In that case, let me stay in this room until morning, I just want to sleep here! We don¡¯t have to do anything! Just let me sleep in your arms, and tell me who that special woman is, the only woman who turns you on!¡± Cassandra insisted.


    ¡°The woman is staying next to my room,¡± Lexi replied. Cassandra looked at Lexi¡¯s finger which pointed to a room. There¡¯s a connecting room. Who is she?


    ¡°I don¡¯t care!¡± Cassandra answered. She forced Lexi¡¯s hands to embrace him.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to sleep with you!¡± Lexi refused. He realized this was his mistake. No, he remembered that he was ying with fire cause he used Cassandra to make Jessica jealous. Stupid!


    In the morning.


    Lexi was awake and there was no Cassandra in his room. He immediately went to Jessica¡¯s room, but his wife was not there either.


    The man was returning again to his room, grabbed this cell phone and called Jessica. However, there was still no answer. The sound of a cell phone ringing was even heard in the next room.


    ¡°Where are you Jessica?¡± Lexi went back to Jessica¡¯s room. He was taking his wife¡¯s phone, from there he knew that Jessica was going to the beach with Beryl.


    ¡°Shit!¡±


    Lexi immediately came down from her room. He was still wearing pajamas. He went to the nearest beach.


    His footsteps were quick, and he continued down the beach, sweeping the view looking for Jessica.


    He finally found Jessica. His wife, at this moment, was in the arms of another man. Beryl.


    Lexi approached.


    Beryl who saw Lexi, immediately unraveled a hug. He walked over to Lexi.


    Two punchesnded on Lexi¡¯s right cheek.


    ¡°You are an asshole!¡± he  shouted.


    ¡°That¡¯s you,¡± Beryl replied.


    ¡°Go away you, don¡¯t get close to Jessica!¡± Lexi said. His fingers were already clenched into fists to return Beryl¡¯s blow.


    ¡°No! If I go, I¡¯ll take Jessica with me!¡± Beryl didn¡¯t let go of his hand on Jessica¡¯s fingers.


    ¡°Watch out!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re the one who made Jessica cry! Just watch out! Our business is not over yet!¡± Beryl threatened. He looked at Jessica. He took his friend away from Lexi.


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 Chap 38

    Runaway!


    In Soekarno Hatta airport waiting room.


    After two hours of air travel, Jessica and Beryl arrived in Jakarta. They were sitting waiting for a taxi.


    Jessica had been quiet ever since. She didn¡¯t say any word. It was because  she didn¡¯t want to make Beryl sad, but she was aware. I liked Lexi. Yes, there was no way she was sad, angry, and disappointed to see Cassandra out of Lexi¡¯s room. If so, she had no feelings for her husband.


    ¡°Who is Lexi Atmaja?¡± Beryl asked. At least, he should know the reason why the man could bond with Jessica. ¡®That man must be in a rtionship with you, Jessica! You wouldn¡¯t cry because of a stranger, right?¡¯ he thought.


    Silent.


    Disappointment, anger, and sadnessbined in her heart.


    ¡°Tell me, Jess! Who is Lexi Atmaja? Why is he always around you? Why did you go to Bali with him? Why are you crying about him? Tell me why?¡± Beryl urged. He was angry, but could only wait for Jessica to tell him everything.


    The incidentst night and Jessica¡¯s crying this morning, left thousands of questions in her mind.


    There was a pause for a few minutes before Jessica opened her mouth. ¡°He¡¯s my husband!¡± she replied.


    ¡°What?¡± Beryl was shocked. He couldn¡¯t believe what Jessica said.


    ¡°Lexi Atmaja is my husband,¡± she firmly lowered her head.


    ¡°So this is the reason you didn¡¯t take my call? The reason you didn¡¯t wear my pendant? Why are you running away from me? Why? Why did you marry him?¡± Beryl was trying to control himself. He was heartbroken, the girl he had loved all along and was his first love, she married another man.


    ¡°I can exin it!¡± Jessica looked at him.


    ¡°Then, exin! I¡¯ll listen to you!¡± Beryl held back his anger and disappointment. ¡°He threatened you, right?¡± his usation.


    Jessica was silent. There was no reason why he was conscious now. She realized that she likes him. Loves Lexi, to be exact.


    ¡°Tell me something, did you get married out ofpulsion? It¡¯s kind of like a marriage contract, right? Or exin something Jess, please,¡± Beryl said obviously, looking rash. His heart felt heavy, holding back tears. He was unable to ept reality. ¡®What? It¡¯s a dream, right? The girl he loves that he keeps for the future is married to another man!¡¯


    Jessica was silent, she was reluctant to admit that she likes Lexi. That man who took her honor. Beryl¡¯s gonna be pissed. Same with Chelsea.


    ¡°Say something! Don¡¯t be silent!¡± Beryl urged.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°You guys have been waiting for a long time?¡± Chelsea who just arrived, asked them.


    Jessica nced up and looked down again.


    ¡°What happened, Where is Mr. Lexi?¡± Chelsea asked. Jessica was only with Beryl, Lexi would definitely look for Jessica like that time. He wouldn¡¯t let Beryl take Jessica away. No!


    ¡°Me and Jessica, go back first!¡± Beryl answered.


    ¡°So Mr. Lexi is still in Bali?¡± A surprised expression was evident on Chelsea¡¯s face. She did not expect, Beryl took Jessica who is currently a wife from Lexi.


    ¡°Yes, I deliberately took Jessica home, I don¡¯t like that man who is rude and likes to shout at her!¡± Beryl said.


    ¡°Beryl, you¡¯re not stupid do you know that Mr. Lexi and Jessica are married? You know what happens when Mr. Lexi gets mad?¡± Chelsea asked, she could think Beryl took away Lexi¡¯s wife.


    ¡°I¡¯m not afraid, I don¡¯t want him to make Jessica cry, I won¡¯t let anyone hurt Jessica, even if that man is her husband!¡± He remembered Jessica¡¯s cries. Beryl believed ¡®It is better to take my best friend away than to hand her over to Lexi. Old, widowed, Lexi looks more like a cruel person who wants Jessica¡¯s body than a husband.¡¯


    ¡°Beryl you are crazy, you should immediately call Mr. Lexi and tell him that you have returned to Jakarta with Jessica!¡± Chelsea suggested. ¡®I want the best for Beryl. He did not know and did not know Lexi. His father didn¡¯t just stand in front of his boss.¡¯


    ¡°What do you mean, Chel? You better shut up. It was obvious that Jessica was crying because of Lexi! She herself, she has only me and you. Who else is gonna help Jessica if not us. Jessica couldn¡¯t have cried if she wasn¡¯t hurt. Are you going to hand Jessica over to that man?¡± Beryl protested, closed his eyes, he couldn¡¯t imagine what bad luck Jessica would have if she continued to be with Lexi.


    ¡°You don¡¯t know Mr. Lexi, Beryl! Anyway I trust Jessica more with Mr. Lexi! You! Don¡¯t you have to go to Singapore this afternoon?¡± Chelsea sighed. Sometimes Beryl was very stubborn.


    ¡°How can I go to college in peace? How can I study while here Jessica cries every day, married to that old man? I¡¯m taking Jessica to Singapore! She will live with me!¡± Beryl grabbed Jessica¡¯s right hand and held it firmly.


    ¡°Stop Beryl, you just can¡¯t support yourself yet. How can you bring someone¡¯s wife?¡± Chelsea shook her head.


    ¡°Then, I have to hand Jessica over to Mr. Lexi, let her cry every day, let her get hurt every time?¡± Beryl wouldn¡¯t do such a stupid thing.


    ¡°Shut up, don¡¯t argue!¡± Jessica raised her voice to stop her two best friends from arguing.


    ¡°I will take you to Singapore!¡± Beryl grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand.


    ¡°No, that¡¯s stupid Beryl!¡± Chelsea stopped.


    ¡°Lexi loves Jessica, and it¡¯s important to her. That man will make her cry again. Lexi? I don¡¯t trust him. It¡¯s better to take Jessica to Singapore, no matter what happens there I can go to college while working to support Jessica!¡± Beryl  urged.


    Chelsea tried to get Beryl to listen to her. But in vain, this man still wanted to take away Jessica.


    ¡°Jessica, do you want to stay here waiting for Lexi or do you want toe with me? In the afternoon we leave for Singapore, okay?¡± Beryl ignored Chelsea¡¯s words.


    Jessica was worried. If she is important to Lexi, Lexi was going to look for her. It had been 3 hours since she left on the beach the man still hadn¡¯t looked for him. Andst night it was clear Lexi allowed Cassandra to sleep together with him.


    ¡°Alright Jess, shut up I¡¯ll take her home!¡± Beryl took Jessica¡¯s hand, then ordered a taxi to go home.


    * * *


    After 1 hour of silence, Lexi on the seashore relieved pain from Beryl¡¯s blow. The man returned to his hotel room. He wanted to meet Jessica and apologized.


    He walked slowly to his wife¡¯s room, weighing what he would do. It might be right, he should apologize.


    Lexi arrived at Jessica¡¯s door. Several times he knocked on the door. However, there was no response. Next, Lexi opened Jessica¡¯s room door which turned out to be unlocked. The room was clean and tidy, not a single thing belonging to his wife was left there.


    The man immediately ran to his mother¡¯s room. Banging on the door, impatient.


    ¡°What?¡± his mother, who just woke up, asked.


    ¡°Is Jessica here?¡± Lexi looked behind her mother¡¯s back. He hoped to see Jessica there.


    ¡°No, I just woke up, maybe she was having breakfast downstairs!¡± Mrs. Anna said. It was still too early for her to wake up in the middle of the night.


    Lexi walked downstairs. He ran to the park and returned. However, Jessica was not there either. Finally, he chose to go to the receptionist to ask directly.


    ¡°Did you guys see this girl?¡± Lexi asked while showing Jessica a photo that was exposed on his phone screen.


    ¡± I saw her, she went with a guy who checked out this morning, ¡± the receptionist replied. Beryl and Jessica, the only guests who checked out so early.


    ¡°Is that guy short-haired and tall around like this,¡± Lexi asked pointing her nose. He wanted to make sure it¡¯s Beryl.


    The receptionist nodded confidently.


    No other option, it is definitely Beryl took Jessica home to Jakarta, this morning.


    Lexi walked back to his room, ¡®I want to go back to Jakarta, right now.¡¯ Arriving at his room, he grabbed his cell phone and it turned out that there had been dozens of phone calls from Arsene.


    Lexi immediately contacted his secretary.


    Phone call was connected.


    ¡°Have you booked tickets for me?¡± Lexi shouted before Arsene could greet him


    ¡°Yes sir, I have reserved two seats for you, this morning! But the ne left about 15 minutes ago,¡± Arsene replied.


    ¡°What?¡± Lexi was shocked in anger. However, he realized that it was his fault.


    ¡°I had been calling you since six o¡¯clock, to get you ready for the airport but you did not pick up,¡± Arsene exined.


    ¡°Book a ticket for the next flight from Bali to Jakarta,¡± Lexi said impatiently.


    ¡°Yes Sir.¡±


    ¡°Jessica disappeared, if you can get to the airport immediately. Don¡¯t let her run away! You got it?¡± Lexi was getting reckless. He wasn¡¯t willing nor ready to lose Jessica.


    ¡°Why did Jessica run away?¡±Arsene protested.


    ¡°It¡¯s a long story, you have to catch Jessica and don¡¯t let her go, anywhere!¡± he was strictly speaking.


    ¡°Yes Sir.¡±


    Lexi ended the phone call. Then, he threw his phone to bed. He was breathing hard. Beryl, that shitty boy dared to take his wife away. ¡°You¡¯re just a shit little boy!¡± Lexi was furious. He not only wanted to hit Beryl, but also wanted to get his wife¡¯s back.


    * * *

 Chap 39

    A Trick


    Arsene arrived at the airport.


    He and Ronald and his other colleague searched for Jessica in all  ces and spaces at the airport. However, the wife of his boss was not found.


    From the CCTV footage, Jessica was seen leaving the airport with two other people , one female and one male.


    ¡°We have to split up! I¡¯ll call the taxipany and you go where Jessica¡¯s likely to go!¡± Arsene said. Ronald, always the mostpetent co-worker by far, knew what to do.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to the orphanage and will check on her two friends¡¯ houses!¡± Ronald answered. He rushed towards the parking area, immediately drove his car to the orphanage first.


    Waiting for information from Ronald, Arsene called the taxipany and also called Mr. Arman. Chelsea was seen on CCTV going out with Jessica.


    However, until half past noon. Lexi¡¯s nended. Arsene also did not get any information about Jessica¡¯s whereabouts.


    ¡°Where is Jessica?¡±


    Lexi asked the question when he saw Arsene, who was sitting and waiting for him in the lounge. He couldn¡¯t wait to meet Jessica and to apologize.


    ¡°Sorry sir, I lost track of her!¡±


    ¡°Fool.¡±


    Arsene swallowed. On Sunday, he had to go to work by an unexpected ident, but he still received ridicule from his boss! If Lexi wasn¡¯t his boss, Arsene would have covered his mouth with a sock.


    ¡°Bring Jessica in front of me! I don¡¯t want you to lose her track! Be sure, do not hurt her! Just watch out if I see you hurt even the tip of her nail even once, you know the consequences¡± Lexi got into the car, he would also looking for Jessica.


    * * *


    ¡°What information did you get?¡± Cassandra asked, hearing that Lexi and Jessica had returned to Jakarta in advance, she was increasingly suspicious of their real rtionship.


    Moreover, Cassandra found the connecting room, which connected Jessica and Lexi¡¯s rooms.


    ¡°Not much, Miss, we only know that a few months ago Mr. Lexi had taken the girl to one of his family¡¯s vi in Bogor! And after that, within one or two months, the woman lived in the residence of the Ricardo family,¡± the informant exined.


    ¡°Is that all? What about Jessica¡¯s identity and their rtionship status?!¡± Cassandra believed that there was something suspicious between Jessica and Lexi. Thest she felt Lexi was just taking advantage of her. She hoped it was wrong.


    ¡°Jessica grew up in an orphanage, before getting to know Mr. Lexi, she worked in a cafe,¡± the man conveyed the information as he got it.


    ¡°Should I give her revenge?¡± he added.


    ¡°No, don¡¯t do anything until I tell you to!¡±Cassandra replied. She ended the phone call.


    Later, she called Lexi to find out where he was.


    ¡°Hello,¡±  Lexi said. His voice was loud, not showing attention.


    ¡°Where?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m at home!¡± Lexi answered with a shrug.


    ¡°I¡¯m going there now!¡± Cassandra proposed. She needed to be exined by Lexi¡¯s strange attitude.


    ¡°For what? No need! I¡¯m busy!¡± Lexi refused. He was not ready to meet anyone, as long as Jessica had not been found. Until now, he didn¡¯t know the whereabouts of Jessica.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Oh, okay¡± Cassandra replied disappointed. No one had ever rejected her, only Lexi.


    Lexi ended the phone call, just like that. It made Cassandra even more mad, because Lexi treated her rudely.


    * * *


    Afternoon, in the waiting room of Soekarno Hatta Airport.


    ¡°My father has given permission to take you to Singapore,¡± Beryl said. He asked that his father also be willing to pay for Jessica¡¯s college.


    Silence.


    College is one of Jessica¡¯s dreams. Until now, it is still a dream that she wouldter achieve afterpleting his marriage contract with Lexi.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to Singapore with me, right?¡± Beryl asked again. Jessica has always been obedient. She never said she wanted to go to Singapore.


    Jessica had never said that she epted Beryl¡¯s offer. ¡®Isn¡¯t this a good time to run away? Maybe after today there will be no more chance for me to run away.¡¯


    ¡°I will stay here!¡± Jessica held her head up and was sure of what she had just said.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want toe with me to Singapore?¡± Beryl¡¯s expression changed to disappointment.


    ¡°I can¡¯t, my marriage to Mr. Lexi is indeed just a contract marriage. But I owe him a lot!¡± Jessica answered. She was not sure why she chose to remain on Lexi¡¯s side.


    There was a pause of minutes.


    ¡°Then I wonder why you were crying, can you tell me?¡± Beryl deserved to know why Jessica cried this morning when she met him. ¡°Did the man yell at you, did he scold you, or were you angry that he slept with another woman?¡± Beryl asked, curious about Jessica¡¯s feelings. It was more important than their marital status.


    ¡± Emm-, ¡± Jessica muttered doubting herself, she didn¡¯t know the reason why she was crying. ¡°I do not know!¡± she said.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°Yes I don¡¯t know! I don¡¯t know why I cried this morning!¡± At times like this, she still remembered Lexi. She was mad at him, but wanted him to apologize and exin what happened between him and Cassandrast night.


    ¡°So, Lexi is not angry with you?¡±


    ¡°No!¡±


    ¡°Lexi didn¡¯t yell at you?¡±


    ¡°No!¡±


    ¡°So, you¡¯re angry that the man slept with another woman?¡± Beryl urged.


    Jessica nodded slowly.


    ¡°Well, I won¡¯t force you to go to Singapore with me! I¡¯ll call Lexi and ask him toe here!¡± Beryl tried to make Jessicafortable. He realized that Jessica liked Lexi. He was choosing to let her go, leaving a space for Jessica to make a choice.


    Beryl looked at Jessica. There was a sadness in feeling rejected, from his lover for these years. Yes, the girl chose another man who clearly took advantage of her.


    Beryl took the phone in his bag. He just held off for a moment before calling Lexi.


    ¡°If you change your mind, I will always be there for you Jessica. I¡¯ll pick you up and take you. But, if this is indeed your choice I can¡¯t forbid you! You know, I¡¯ll always be there for you! I¡¯ll wait until your marriage contract with Lexi is over.¡± Beryl rubbed Jessica¡¯s shoulder, then intended to call Lexi right now.


    * * *


    Lexi has walked back and forth hundreds of times in his room. He didn¡¯t have breakfast, he also missed lunch.


    Until this time, four o¡¯clock in the afternoon. Jessica had not been found. Arsene and Ronald, never gave good news


    from this morning until now. There was no word on Jessica¡¯s whereabouts.


    When Lexi wanted to call Arsene, his phone rang. There was a call from an unknown number.


    ¡°Hello?¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Hello, is this really Lexi¡¯s number? It¡¯s me Beryl!¡± the voice on the other side.


    ¡°Where Is Jessica?¡± Lexi was impatient.


    ¡°Jessica was with me, she asked you to pick her up at the airport!¡± Beryl answered.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to get her right now!¡± Lexi responded quickly. This was the news he had been waiting for, the news of Jessica¡¯s whereabouts.


    ¡°Wait, don¡¯t end the call! I have something to say!¡± Beryl interrupted.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m flying to Singapore soon, I can¡¯t do much for Jessica. Sorry for this morning because I hit you, I just wanted to make sure you didn¡¯t make Jessica cry! After the marriage contract between you and Jessica ispleted, I will take Jessica from you,¡± Beryl said. He wasn¡¯t sure, but he also couldn¡¯t give up on his feelings for Jessica.


    ¡°Where is Jessica now?¡±


    ¡°Next to me!¡± Beryl answered.


    ¡°Come, pick me,¡±  Jessica said.


    ¡°Jessica asked you to pick her up immediately!¡± Beryl told him.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Lexi answered before he ended the call. He was still angry and upset with Beryl. At least, the phone call from the boy managed to make him relieved, because finally he could find out where Jessica was.


    After the phone call ended, Lexi walked quickly towards the garage. He took the car and immediately drove it to the airport.


    In less than thirty minutes, Lexi arrived at the airport. In a day he twice checked the airport lounge in search of Jessica. But it was the same as this morning, Jessica wasn¡¯t there either.


    ¡°Damn! How dare you trick me!¡± Lexi thought Beryl was lying to him. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a punch!¡±


    * * *

 Chap 40

    My wife, I miss you


    ¡°Don¡¯t find Jessica! You¡¯re all stupid, ipetent!¡± Lexi yelled at the man across the phone.


    ¡°Where is Jessica?¡± Arsene asked. He was looking for Jessica as much as he could. However, he still didn¡¯t know her existence.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡±


    Lexi¡¯s voice sounded resentful. ¡±There were three possibilities, Beryl takes Jessica away, Jessica runs away of her own free will, and thest is that something terrible happened while the woman waited for Lexi¡¯s arrival,¡¯ he thought.


    Lexi looked at the Flight Information Disy System, checking Beryl¡¯s departure schedule. About twenty minutes ago, the only ne to Singapore boarded.


    Without wasting any more time, Lexi immediately left the airport. There was nothing he could do but wait for Beryl to arrive in Singapore. The wife was not carrying a phone. The wife¡¯s old gadget was still in his hands.


    ¡°Jessica!¡± Lexi said. Almost all the way from the airport to home. He could not focus, the image of the wife continued to pass through his mind. ¡®I wonder where Jessica is. She¡¯s in Singapore? Where did she run off to? It¡¯ste? Is he hard to eat? Is she wearing a sweater?¡¯


    Lexi was almost crazy because he couldn¡¯t stop thinking about Jessica. Every now and then he looked at the numbers on his watch, the clock was moving so slowly he couldn¡¯t wait to call Beryl.


    Lexi¡¯s car stopped in the garage. The man lowered his head, leaning against the steering wheel of the car. He felt guilty. If he had apologizedst night, Jessica wouldn¡¯t have run away with Beryl.


    Lexi snorted resentfully. He got down from the car. He walked into his house. He couldn¡¯t escape from his mother, he didn¡¯t find Jessica yet.


    ¡°Where is Jessica? She ran away, right? It¡¯s all your fault that Jessica didn¡¯te home to this house!¡± Mrs. Anna was upset.


    Mr. Samuel held his wife¡¯s arm. He stopped Mrs. Anna who yelled at his son.


    ¡°I have told you before, because of you, Jessica left you!¡± Mrs. Anna blurted out that sentence with emphasis. She immediately left the living room, and passed to her room.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know where Jessica is?¡± Mr. Samuel asked. It was a small talk. He had sent several people to help find Jessica, but until now there was no information about her whereabouts.


    Lexi shook his head slowly.


    ¡°Take a break, don¡¯t miss dinner! I will help you to find Jessica!¡± Mr. Samuel smiled, assuring Lexi that everything would be fine.


    ¡°Yes, Dad!¡± Lexi hastily left the living room. He walked upstairs to his room on the second floor.


    Nothing¡¯s changed. Jessica¡¯s shadow, her face, her smile were getting real. ¡°Where are you Jess!¡± Lexi screamed. He got over thinking cause he couldn¡¯t find her yet.


    For an hour, the man just walked here and there. He kept looking at his phone screen, waiting for Beryl to receive a message from him, as well as waiting for news from Arsene and Ronald.


    Lexi immediately called Beryl after Beryl opened a message from her.


    ¡°Are you tricking me? I¡¯ll report you to the police if you hide Jessica, tell me, Jessica leave for Singapore with you, right?¡±


    The cruel usation he made, because he no longer knew where to find for Jessica.


    ¡°Wait, it looks like you misunderstood!¡± Beryl interrupted.


    ¡°What, misunderstood?¡±


    Lexi¡¯s question sounded more like a snap than a good question. His brain was no longer able to think clearly, full of prejudice against Beryl.


    ¡°Yes, you are misunderstood! Jessica did note to Singapore. She herself chose to stay in Jakarta and chose to stay with you!¡± Beryl exined.


    ¡°I can¡¯t trust you, Beryl!¡± Lexi urged. He didn¡¯t want to be fooled by a young boy.


    ¡°I swear to you! Jessica is not here, Jessica was at the airport and waiting for your arrival, ¡± he was strictly speaking. ¡°If you don¡¯t believe it, just look at the airport CCTV!¡± Lexi ended the phone call at this urgent moment, like right now.


    ¡°Jessica, where are you?¡±


    He couldn¡¯t stop thinking about Jessica. He had to go to the airport at this time to check CCTV to find out where his wife was.


    ***


    Lexi stared at the monitor screen. It didn¡¯t seem obvious but Lexi was sure that the woman walking out of the airport at 07:33 PM was Jessica.


    That meant Beryl wasn¡¯t lying. ¡®Where Jessica is now? If Jessica does note to Singapore, it means that my wife is still in Jakarta.¡¯ He thought.


    Lexi ran towards the airport parking area. He had to go on a search immediately, no matter howte the night got. Lexi drove his car to the orphanage. ¡®I hope Jessica gets back to that ce.¡¯


    ¡°Jessica!¡± Lexi muttered many times. Even when he closed his eyes, the shadow of his wife didn¡¯t want to disappear from his mind.


    He arrived at the orphanage, it waste at night. The clock was 10:05 PM.


    Lexi got out of the car. He walked, and knocked on the door. It didn¡¯t stop, until Mrs. Grace actually opened the door for him.


    ¡°Lexi, what¡¯s going on here tonight?¡± Mrs. Grace was shocked by Lexi¡¯s presence.


    ¡°There was a little fight between me and Jessica, did she go here?¡± Lexi asked. He looked outside where it was raining. He was more worried about Jessica.


    ¡°Come in, Jessica might go to Chelsea¡¯s house!¡± Mrs. Grace was very sure that her foster child was staying at her best friend¡¯s house. There was a man looking for Jessica before.


    ¡°No Mom, I have to find Jessica!¡± Lexi answered.


    ¡°Then you have take a drink first, look at your face, it is so pale!¡± Mrs. Grace barely recognized Lexi.


    ¡°No, I have to find Jessica!¡±


    Lexi stood up from her seat.


    ¡± Lexi!¡± Mrs. Grace called in a voice two octaves louder than before.


    ¡°Yes?¡± he replied.


    ¡°Come in, I¡¯ll make you a hot drink! Then you can continue looking for Jessica!¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡±Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    Lexi  went into this house.


    Mrs. Grace walked to the kitchen to make a drink, while Lexi went into Jessica¡¯s former room. The room still looked neat even though the owner left. It smells like Jessica¡¯s body. It made Lexi miss his wife even more.


    He felt so tired, Lexiid down while hugging Jessica¡¯s bolster. If he could, he really hoped that Jessica would soon appear. Delusions along with drowsiness made Lexi fall asleep in Jessica¡¯s room. He was deliberately hugging the bolster, to treat his longing for his wife.


    ¡°Jessica!¡± he said softly. In his sleep Lexi kept calling out his wife¡¯s name.


    Mrs. Grace arrived at Jessica¡¯s room, finding Lexi already asleep. She didn¡¯t dare to wake him. He closed the room door and let Lexi rest.


    The middle-aged woman tried to call Chelsea, while waiting for Lexi to wake up.


    At 00. 12 AM, Lexi¡¯s phone rang. He woke up and picked up a phone call from Arsene.


    ¡°Hello.¡± Lexi really hoped Arsene brought good news about Jessica¡¯s whereabouts.


    ¡°Where are you sir?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m in the orphanage, what¡¯s wrong? Do you have any information about Jessica?¡± Lexi asked impatiently. Jessica, that name managed to upy his mind while he slept or  awake.


    ¡°I was on my way to the orphanage, there was a hit-and-run victim whose features resembled Miss Jessica, I will confirm it!¡± Arsene told. For 18 hours he had been looking for Jessica. If the hit-and-run victim was Jessica, Arsene really wished her get well.


    * * *

 Chap 41

    I¡¯ll never let you go


    Lexi arrives at the ICU. He immediately went to see the nurse on duty tonight.


    ¡°Where was the hit-and-run victim?¡± Lexi asked. He was really worried if what Arsene informed him was true.


    ¡°The victim is still in the treatment of doctors, there is a wound on her head,¡± the nurse said.


    ¡°Can I see it?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Sure, let me take you.¡± The nurse got up from her seat and escorted Lexi to the far end of the room.


    The man watched from afar. He gave attention to the doctor who was suturing the wound on the patient¡¯s forehead. Although he was hesitant, Lexi walked over.


    ¡°Excuse me, doctor?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± the doctor replied, turning around. ¡°You are her family?¡±


    At that moment Lexi could see the patient¡¯s face, she was not Jessica. ¡°Sorry, I am not her family!¡± Lexi replied.


    Lexi came out of the ICU and it turned out that Arsene was there.


    ¡°How is it, Sir? Is Miss Jessica there?¡± Arsene asked, he was worried.


    ¡°No, the victim of the ident was not Jessica.¡± Lexi left out. There was something strange about Jessica suddenly disappearing. Where¡¯d she go?


    ¡°I will keep looking for her!¡± Arsene suggested. If Jessica disappears, it was not just Lexi who¡¯s sad. Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel would be sad too.


    ¡°Have you seen Chelsea?¡± Lexi asked. If it was not Beryl, then Chelsea would help her.


    ¡°Until this moment Chelsea also can not be found, only Mr. Arman who was at home this morning,¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°I¡¯m going there now!¡± Lexi nced at the watch, he was not realizing if it was near midnight and wanted to go to Chelsea¡¯s house right now.


    * * *


    One weekter.


    Lexi was sitting in her chair. He looked out the window. Jessica disappeared one week ago. His wife was not at Chelsea¡¯s House neither in Singapore, Lexi has told people to check it out at Beryl¡¯s residence in Singapore.


    ¡°Where do you think Jessica went?¡± Lexi asked Arsene who was still busy checking the financial statements of thepany branch.


    ¡°We will definitely find her, Sir, moreover I have added some people to find her immediately!¡± Arsene replied confidently.


    ¡°This is not only for me, but also for my parents! I¡¯ve been really dizzy for a week now every night my mom keeps asking where Jessica is. Even so with Mrs. Grace, never absent to send me a message to find out where Jessica is!¡± Lexi said obviously. He was also worried about his wife¡¯s whereabouts.


    ¡°I think you miss her too, sir!¡± Arsene didn¡¯t even turn his eyes away from theptop screen. He found Lexi secretly watching photos of his wife on the screen of his phone several times.


    Lexi turned his face away. He cleared his throat and avoided the mocking smile of his secretary.


    ¡°Actually, for one week, I told people to spy on Chelsea, and Chelsea went to a ce that is rarely visited, Ronald is still monitoring even though he does not know whether Chelsea went to see Jessica or not!¡± Arsene told. He just didn¡¯t want to give fake hope to the boss.


    Not only sleeplessness, Arsene also knew that Lexi also skipped breakfast and lunch. Lexi only focused on the phone screen to always update where the wife was.


    ¡°Take me to that ce!¡± Lexi was impatient. He got just one clue but he would be moving soon. ¡®I want to meet Jessica soon.¡¯


    ¡°Now?¡±


    ¡°Sure!¡±


    Lexi answered loudly. He stood up from his seat. He hoped to see Jessica soon and he wanted to immediately find her.


    Arsene closed theptop screen and scratched his fingers. ¡°Okay,¡± he replied. ¡°But sir, have you fallen in love with Miss Jessica?¡± he really wanted to hear a confession from Lexi.


    The Boss chose to pretend not to hear. He left his office first. The man was still silent until they arrived at the parker area in the basement.


    Arsene walked over first and opened the door for Lexi. Then, he got behind the wheel and began to drive his four-wheeled vehicle through the streets of the city to the address given by Ronald.


    * * *


    ¡°Didn¡¯t anyone know you were here?¡±Jessica asked She was sitting next to Chelsea.


    ¡°Nope, just calm down, we are safe!¡± the corners of her lips form a smile. ¡°I was very careful, even though during this one week some of Mr. Lexi¡¯s servants came to the house and my dad in the office was also questioned by his secretary, but I¡¯m sure, no one knows your whereabouts!¡± Chelsea answered convincingly.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± Jessica could breathe a sigh of relief. She was quite relieved that Lexi hadn¡¯t found her hiding ce.


    ¡°Actually, I have something to ask!¡±Chelsea scratched the back of his head, which was not itchy. She didn¡¯t know what Jessica was doing right now.


    ¡°Just ask, I¡¯ll answer!¡±


    ¡°I still don¡¯t understand, why don¡¯t youe with Beryl to Singapore if here you are also hiding from Mr. Lexi!¡±Chelsea really wanted to know her reason.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to remember Beryl! Even if I leave Mr. Lexi¡¯s house, I don¡¯t want to burden anyone. Beryl, Mrs. Grace, and you!¡±Jessica asked.


    ¡°Is that all?¡± She asked again to Jessica. ¡°Don¡¯t you have feelings for Mr. Lexi! Jessica?¡± She insisted.


    Jessica was silent. To this day, she still didn¡¯t know how she felt about Lexi. Yes, she hasn¡¯t yet epted the fact that she had fallen for the man who had taken away her honor by force.


    ¡°I heard rumors that Mr. Lexi went to Bali with Cassandra, is that true?¡± Chelsea asked. She just wanted to make sure what was really going on.


    Jessica nodded. She didn¡¯t dare to imagine it, to remember Cassandra walked out of Lexi¡¯s room alone. She was sick of it.


    ¡°Don¡¯t just be silent! I just want to know, your first day in Bali you look so happy with Mr. Lexi, I also received a lot of pictures of you, but why were you get back with Beryl?¡± Chelsea asked. There was something Jessica was hiding.


    Jessica did not answer. Her lips were tightly closed with her spikelets of tears that had barely escaped moistening her cheeks.


    ¡°Jess,¡± Chelsea softly looked intently at her best friend¡¯s face. ¡°Jess, are you okay?¡±


    Jessica¡¯s lips trembled. A huge dam on her eyelids copsed in tears. Dropped tears soaked Jessica¡¯s cheeks.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°I-.¡± Jessica swallowed hard, trying to control herself.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    Chelsea gently wiped Jessica¡¯s tears. She rarely ever saw Jessica cry. Although Jessica hasn¡¯t said it yet, Chelsea was sure that Beryl took Chelsea home first because of something! Not just because of his selfishness.


    After a whole minute, Jessica managed to pull herself together to stop her crying. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you,¡± she said with a wistful look.


    Chelsea held Jessica¡¯s hand. The look on her friend¡¯s face showed sadness. She had never seen Jessica so sad. Even the smile painted on her lips implied the pain she felt.


    ¡°I saw Cassandrae out of Mr. Lexi¡¯s room, early in the morning! They spent the night together!¡±Jessica was getting deeper. What a pain she felt, feeling so stupid! Lexi was healed. What about Jessica? She thought that she was being trapped in feelings and her terrible marriage. Pitiful!


    Chelsea grabbed Jessica in an embrace. Fortunately, the atmosphere of the cafe was still quiet because there was no time for people to have lunch.


    From a distance two pairs of eyes were watching Chelsea and Jessica from earlier. The two of them were Lexi and Arsene.


    ¡°Who owns the cafe?¡± Lexi asked .


    Arsene took out his tablet, then began to find out about ADC cafe.


    ¡°Buy the coffee!¡± Lexi ordered and started nning something to bring Jessica home.


    * * *

 Chap 42

    To lose is to win


    This afternoon Jessica just finished washing the dishes. Like any new waitress, the first week of  work she had to do was the toughest job in the kitchen.


    ¡°Not yet?¡± Febi, who is the head chef, asked. She tagged Jessica for her slow way of working. The second reason was because Jessica is prettier and younger than her.


    ¡°It is done, Ma¡¯am!¡± Jessica ended her doing by drying her wet hands.


    ¡°Is this job too hard for you, Jessica?¡± the head chef asked, watching Jessica¡¯s face with a sweat-soaked forehead.


    ¡°No, Ma¡¯am,¡± she replied, looking down deeper.


    ¡°Don¡¯t call me Ma¡¯am! Just call me Ms. Febi,¡± she eximed. She got mad whenever Jessica called her Ma¡¯am. She thought she was not so old that Jessica called her like that.


    ¡°Yes, Febi! Anything else I can do?¡±Jessica asked.


    ¡°Clean the bathroom! Ten minutester you have to go back to the pantry, there¡¯s a briefing before the VVIP guests arrive!¡± Febi added extra work for Jessica.


    ¡°Can I take a break?¡± Jessica asked as she rubbed her forehead with sweat.


    ¡°You can¡¯t, if you are spoiled like this, a lot of work will bete and you cane homete!¡± Febi refused. ¡°Don¡¯tin and do it, you are still training if you continue to argue, I will not renew your contract! Your fate is in my hands!¡± The head chef showed her power.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Jessica lowered her head and immediately went to the toilet, not forgetting to bring a bucket and a mop.


    Jessica started cleaning the toilet next to the kitchen.


    ¡°Shhh ¡­ shhh ¡­ shhh ¡­ shhh ¡­ ¡± Tini whispered behind Jessie¡¯s back.


    ¡°What?¡± Jessica whispered.


    ¡°I¡¯ll help you,¡± Tini offered. Tini also went to work on the same day as Jessica, but the head chef treated her as normal. That was different to Jessica, almost eight hours of work she was not allowed to rest.


    ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Jessica rejected. ¡°You just go back to the kitchen, Ms. Febi will be angry!¡± she was afraid. Tini looked younger and more timid. Jessica didn¡¯t want Tini to be scolded by Febi.


    Okay,¡± Tini said, then Jessica finished her work quickly, after that she would go back to the kitchen.


    Meanwhile, all employees had gathered to await the presence of VVIP guests.


    ¡°Febi have all the employees gathered?¡± Mr. Darno, who is the branch manager, told Febi that this afternoon there were VIP guests who had booked ADC cafes for the next two hours.


    ¡°All, here¡± he said with a loud voice.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi, all employees have gathered ording to your requests,¡± Mr. Darno said, bowing respectfully. The owner of the cafe, Mr. Darno, asked to serve VVIP guests today perfectly. If possible, it was effective and there were no shorings at all.


    Lexi stood up and began to observe all the employees, in the first row there was no Jessica. So it was on the second line. Jessica wasn¡¯t there.


    ¡°Jessica is not here,¡± he whispered to Arsene standing next to him.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡± he said.


    ¡°Is it true that all the employees have gathered here?¡±Arsene raised his voice, adding to the tension.


    The sound of slow footsteps. Jessica walked slowly as she lowered her head, not knowing that Lexi was waiting for her. She stood at a distance of about 10 meters from him.


    ¡°Damn, Jessica!¡± Febi said slowly, but Arsene and Lexi listened. ¡°Sorry sir, it¡¯s a new employee whose name is Jessica, I deliberately gave her extra work to discipline her.¡±


    Lexi snorted resentfully. He looked angry. He noticed Jessica, his wife looked very tired. ck and white shirt, her work uniform looked shabby. She was getting inmed to see there was a wound on his female index finger.


    ¡°Jessica! Get over here!¡± Febi shouted. She really didn¡¯t want her credibility to go down because of a new employee.


    Her scream surprised Jessica, she immediately ran and approached Febi.


    ¡°Sorry, Miss!¡± she said softly.


    ¡°Where are you? Why are you so slow? You want me to punish you again?¡± she threatened.


    Jessica went into the kitchen.


    Arsene who saw them wanted to scold Febi, but Lexi prevented him. He grabbed Arsene¡¯s hand. ¡°Let me¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Febi, I want you to apologize to Jessica immediately or you will lose your job!¡± Lexi was mad, he really didn¡¯t like to see Jessica shouted by another person in front of him.


    ¡°But, Sir!¡± Febi protested, she can¡¯t ept.


    Mr. Darno, as Febi¡¯s superior, told her to apologize.


    ¡°Jessica, I¡¯m sorry!¡± she said. Jessica nodded and nced at Arsene, refraining from looking at Lexi.


    ¡°Mr. Darno, I just want to be served by Jessica!¡± Lexi requested.


    Jessica shook her head quickly.


    ¡°Sorry, sir, but Jessica is still a newbie, she is still learning, let the other employees who are senior,¡± Mr. Darno suggested.


    ¡°Not only have I booked this cafe, but I have bought it! The cafe has since changed owners!¡± Lexi said obviously, he didn¡¯t think about how much money he had spent just to make Jessica back.


    ¡°What?¡± Febi softly gawked.


    ¡°Besides Jessica, please go back to the kitchen!¡± Mr. Darno said to all. He turned to Jessica. ¡°He¡¯s the new owner of the cafe, don¡¯t make a mistake!¡± he whispered to a new employee he had only seen a few times.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±


    Jessica closed her lips, and still reluctantly looked at Lexi. While Arsene was still wondering what the boss had done wrong, Jessica didn¡¯t want to see it that way.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi, here is the food and drink menu, what should we serve for you?¡±Jessica offered. she was still staring into Lexi¡¯s eyes.


    Other employees, including Mr. Darno watched from the kitchen. They hoped Jessica didn¡¯t make a mistake.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat anything!¡± Lexi answered. Arsene chose to leave to give Lexi privacy to talk alone with his wife.


    ¡°What about the drink, Sir, we have a new variant for coffee drinks, there are robusta and arabica coffee from Temanggung, there are¡­, ¡± Jessica stopped.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to drink, I just want you to sit here Jessica!¡± Lexi said.


    Jessica obeyed and sat down in front of Lexi.


    ¡°Why did youe back first? Why did you run away? Why are you avoiding me Jessica?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°There is nothing to exin, you are cured and as soon as possible this marriage contract must be terminated immediately!¡± Jessica said. She was looking in the other direction, sometimes lowering her head because she did not want to return the gaze of her husband. Yes, Lexi was still legally her husband.


    ¡°How dare you, Jessica! Come home with me and we still have a lot to talk about!¡± Lexi ordered. He didn¡¯t want to be refuted.


    ¡°No Sir! I¡¯ve worked here, I¡¯d rather work here than go home to you!¡± she answered without fear. By keeping busy with work, Jessica would soon forget about Lexi and all the wounds that the man had already incised to her.


    ¡°How dare you!¡± Lexi, who intended to tame Jessica at first, was back in a rage. How could she had the courage to refuse.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ¡°If you have nothing to say, I¡¯ll be right back in the kitchen! I still have a lot of work to do!¡±Jessica said. She thought ¡®Get out of the way of Lexi.¡¯


    Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s chin, to be straight and parallel so that their eyes meet. ¡°I won¡¯t hear that! This cafe is already mine. I can fire you at any time! But you still dare to ignore me!¡± Lexi protested. He nced at Jessica¡¯s index finger, there was an incision wound that might have been hit by a knife. Lexi gulped saliva. The woman he cared about most wanted to avoid him.


    ¡°Sir, I can¡¯t go home at this time!¡± Jessica said she had no intention of going back to Lexi¡¯s house. In the near future or in a long period of time. ¡°Give me a day off, sir,¡± he said.


    ¡°I am still your husband Jessica! And this is an order!¡± he was grunting with anger.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry I can¡¯t go home now! I still want to work! If you still force me to go home, I really don¡¯t want to go home anymore!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°So when do you want to go home? You didn¡¯t forget the marriage contract and all your obligations right?¡± Lexi tried to be patient, following Jessica¡¯s scenario.


    ¡°One month! Give me a month off!¡± she asked.


    ¡°No! One more week!¡±


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll be home in a week, Sir!¡±Jessica firmly.


    ¡°All right! I agree!¡±


    ¡°But, during this one week I hope you don¡¯te here to see me!¡±Jessica put forward.


    ¡°Well, then,¡± Lexi tried to obey Jessica. He was tired of looking, so he only needed to persuade Jessica to go home.


    ¡°That¡¯s all, Sir!¡±


    ¡°Well, Deal, if you break it, you know what the consequences will be!¡± Lexi stared at her. He missed Jessica, but he refrained from telling her.


    ¡°Yes sir, I know, I will not break it! I promise¡± she answered.


    Lexi reluctantly agreed. He looked at Jessica again. ¡± Here, ¡± Lexi gave a ster to close the wound on Jessica¡¯s index finger.


    * * *

 Chap 43

    Chapter 43 en


    The farther you go, the more I chase


    The night.


    ¡°Arsene said Jessica has been found!?¡±Mrs. Anna asked when Lexi took the time to have dinner together with his parents.


    ¡°Yups, but Jessica doesn¡¯t want to go home this week. She asked for one week to go home, ¡±  Lexi said.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t force her to go home?¡± Mrs. Anna stopped chewing. It was not like Lexi. He never gave up, but this time he did.


    Lexi shook his head slowly.


    ¡°It¡¯s not like Mama¡¯s boy, but ¡­ good, I like it. As a husband, you have to give in to your wife, especially Jessica who is younger than you.¡± His mother smiled happily. There was a change for the better from within Lexi.


    Lexi nodded and then got up from his seat, ending dinner first. He immediately went to his room on the second floor.


    ¡°Look, Jessica seems to have made Lexi change!¡± Mrs. Anna revealed with a fluffy smile on her lips.


    ¡°That means Lexi has met the right person, Papa used to be like Lexi, but ¡­¡± Mr. Samuel stoppedughing at himself in the past.


    * * *


    During the day in the office space, Lexi couldn¡¯t get Jessica out of his mind.


    Several times, the man tried to focus on the agenda of his meetings with the Singaporepany. However, he missed Jessica so bad.


    The harder he tried to get Jessica out of his mind, the more real the image of his wife in the memory.


    ¡°Switch all my schedules today for tomorrow!¡± Lexi ordered. There were still two meetings with clients that he must attend after lunch.


    ¡°Yes sir¡± replied Arsene. ¡°Wait, Where are you going?¡±


    Arsene was astonished.


    ¡°I have another n,¡± he answered briefly. He didn¡¯t mean to break his heart to anyone, including Arsene.


    ¡°okay.¡± Although Arsene was doubtful, he still obeyed his boss.


    ¡°Oh yes, invite the staff to eat together after work tomorrow!¡± Lexi ordered again.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you hungry?¡± Lexi kept pestering Arsene with unimportant questions.


    ¡°Jessica, what are you doing?¡± Lexi thought.


    ¡°Who, Jessica? Does Mr. Lexi miss Miss. Jessica?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°No, I was just wondering what she was doing!¡± Lexi turned his eyes to theptop screen pretending to be busy checking his email.


    ¡°Jessica is at work. Do I need toe to the cafe to make sure?¡±Arsene bid.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have to finish checking the report,¡± he denied. He didn¡¯t want Arsene to be aware of himself missing Jessica.


    ¡°Yes, sir¡±¡± Arsene replied obediently, he focused on opening the next few folders.


    Tired of thinking about Jessica all the time, Lexi got up from his seat. He grabbed the car keys on Arsene¡¯s desk.


    ¡°Master, where is Lexi going?¡± Arsene asked as he saw his watch was still eleven o¡¯clock, lunchtime was still an hour away.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°I need to get some fresh air!¡±


    Only one ce was Lexi¡¯s destination at the moment, ADC cafe, where Jessica works.


    ¡°If Mr. Lexi is hungry, it¡¯s better to have lunch first,¡± Arsene suggested. Maybe it was because the boss had been acting strangely ever since.


    Hearing the word eat, Lexi had an idea to meet Jessica.


    ¡°What? You said you wanted to eat at the cafe where Jessica works! All right, let¡¯s get over there!¡± he asked him. He didn¡¯t want to admit that he wanted to see Jessica to ease his longing. One more week, even one day felt like a year.


    Arsene smiled mockingly. Lexi sometimes incarnates as a teenager who was in love, making him feel amused and funny to see the behavior of his boss. It is called love. He didn¡¯t know how long Lexi would continue to do that.


    Arsene closed theptop screen, because Lexi was waiting for him. They both went down to the parking lot. Lexi looked very enthusiastic.


    The car started walking towards the cafe where Jessica worked, to ADC cafe, which now officially belongs to Lexi.


    ¡°Even faster!¡± Lexi rubbed his chin rough really pissed her off.


    ¡°Yes sir,¡± Arsene  replied. This time it was clear that Lexi was looking forward to meeting his wife.


    After twenty minutes, they arrived at the cafe. Arsene stopped his car in the parking area. He went down first and opened the door for Lexi.


    The two men, walking side by side, entered and sat in one of the guest seats. The employees who recognized Lexi told Jessica to greet them to offer lunch while bringing the menu book to the men.


    Jessica initially refused. However, Mr. Darno¡¯s eyes that watched her from a distance made her obey.


    ¡°Please order,¡± Jessica offered, giving the menu book.


    Arsene immediately took it, while Lexi just kept quiet.


    ¡°Do you still want to be here, Miss Jessica? It is better that you go home soon, or I¡¯ll have to drive for thirty minutes just for lunch!¡± Arseneined. He looked at Jessica and Lexi in turn.


    Jessica chose silence.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t Mr. Lexi keep his promise?¡± Jessica was upset. Yesterday, Lexi had already promised not to see her for a week, but today her husband has already appeared before her again.


    ¡°You better not be too confident Jessica!¡± Lexi said, stealing nces at the girl.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Jessica was surprised. She didn¡¯t know what Lexi thought.


    ¡°I came here not wanting to see you! But I obey Arsene who wants to have lunch in this cafe! Isn¡¯t that Secretary Arsene?!¡± Lexi was looking for support.


    ¡°Yes, I forced Mr. Lexi to have lunch here!¡± Arsene could only say yes to Lexi¡¯s words, but in his heart he mad because Lexi didn¡¯t want to admit his longing for Jessica.


    ¡°Alright, Mr. Lexi and Secretary Arsene what are you going to eat? ¡± Jessica asked kindly and politely.


    ¡°Anything!¡± Arsene replied.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat, I just need proof that you are not rted to Beryl anymore!¡± his usation.


    ¡°I¡¯m out of touch with Beryl, my phone is gone and I don¡¯t have any phone formunication. Stop using me and making my life difficult, Sir.¡± Jessica¡¯s face looked pitiful.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure you¡¯re being honest!¡± Lexi urged.


    ¡°Sir, I¡¯m not lying! I don¡¯t have a  phone, the only thing I have right now is myself!¡± Jessica said firmly.


    ¡°Prove that you¡¯re not lying Jessica!¡± Lexi kept cornering his woman. It was so nice to be so close to Jessica.


    Jessica looked down, thinking for a moment. She was hoping to get an excuse that it made loose from Lexi¡¯s usations.


    ¡°Here I will help you prove it!¡±


    Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand, then led her out of the cafe to his car.


    he was leaving Arsene, ignoring a few pairs of watching eyes. .


    Lexi opened the back door of the car. He gently pushed Jessica in, then sat down.


    Lexi moved to Jessica¡¯s side, and didn¡¯t forget to close the door.


    ¡°Then, what should I be ¡­¡±Jessica couldn¡¯t continue her word


    Lexi forcibly kissed Jessica. Lexi did more. He couldn¡¯t just shut up and watch Jessica. He could no longer stand not to kiss the sweet lips of his wife, who became his opium.


    ¡± Eemm, ¡± Jessica screamed .


    Lexi stopped his kiss, giving pause for breath. Then, he kissed her back with something even more erotic.


    Having had enough, Lexi unraveled her kiss.


    ¡°You just proved that you¡¯re not lying Jessica!¡± Lexi said


    ¡°What does this mean Sir?¡±


    ¡®Jessica, you¡¯re so weak! How are you going to get away from Lexi if you always enjoy kissing her!¡¯ Jessica was arguing with herself.


    ***


    The next day, there was a special in the employee canteen. Lexi took the time to treat all the staff with food ordered from outside thepany, must be bored with the menu in the cafeteria which was only perfunctory.


    Arsene had arranged everything, so that the cafe where Jessica working provided lunch ording to orders from Lexi.


    At lunchtime, the staff and employees began to fill the cafeteria area. Some choose to have lunch outside.


    ¡°That¡¯s Miss Jessica Sir!¡±Arsene told. Lexi had known about it ever since. For now Arsene still understood about Lexi¡¯s prestige attitude.


    The man got up from his seat and approached Jessica who was busy preparing drinks for the employees.


    ¡°Why is Mr. Lexi here, Mr. Lexi is still seeing me, can¡¯t keep her promise!¡±Jessica protested, watching Lexi standing in front of her.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I hear wrong?¡± Lexi folded his arms around his chest feeling victorious.


    ¡°Master Lexi, follow me here right?¡± Jessica asked. Secretary Ken was used as an excuse yesterday, now who else.


    ¡°Too confident, Jess!¡±Lexi said.


    ¡°What! I¡¯m here for delivering orders to thispany!¡±Jessica answered confidently. ¡°Master Lexi came here for following me right?!¡± Jessica med. Sure, if this time there was no reason that could save Lexi. He inevitably had to admit it.


    ¡°I own thispany!¡±


    Lexi answered proudly.


    ¡°What?¡± Jessica thoughtlessly. She is married to Lexi, but did not know much about her husband.


    ¡°Follow me!¡± Lexi¡¯s order led Jessica, from the cafeteria they walked to the elevator. There were some employees who had not been waiting in front of the elevator. Seeing the owner of thepany they retreated and let Lexi use the elevator first. However, their eyes, which could not stand still, stared questioningly at the woman who came with Lexi. She was wearing a ck uniformplete with a dark apron, her hair was disheveled and her appearance was aplete mess. However, she still looked beautiful.


    They started whispering, creating rumors. ¡®Who is that woman?¡¯


    Elevator doors opened.


    Only the two of them got into the elevator.


    ¡± Where are we going?¡± Jessica asked softly, starting to feel ufortable.


    ¡°I wanted to prove that I didn¡¯t follow you, but you couldn¡¯t believe me,¡± Lexi replied.


    The elevator stopped on the top floor where Lexi¡¯s office is located.


    They walked side by side and Jessica¡¯s hand was still in Lexi¡¯s.


    The man opened the door of his office. He let Jessica in with him.


    ¡°This is my office. So I¡¯m not stalking you! Got it?¡± Lexi told.


    ¡°Yes, sir, I understand!¡±Jessica had to ept defeat.


    Lexi felt victorious, he smiled slyly. It was a good idea to get rid of Jessica.


    ¡°Watch out, there are cockroaches!¡±Lexi shouted, knowing that Jessica had a phobia of insects.


    ¡°Aakkk,¡± she shouted, grabbing Lexi¡¯s arm.


    ¡°Look, Jessica! You didn¡¯t juste to my ce of work! But you dare to hug me!¡± Lexi said with a seductive grin.


    ¡°No,¡± Jessica said, taking a step back.


    Lexi walked forward cornering Jessica, forcing her to keep walking backwards.


    Lexi was already passionate, Jessica¡¯s touch made him powerless to want to pounce on her immediately.


    Jessica stopped when her legs were blocked by the wall and could no longer move.


    ¡°Stop!¡±


    Lexi put his hands next to the woman¡¯s face, they looked at each other.

 Chap 44

    Kania¡¯s n


    ¡°I¡¯m going to get Jessica tonight,¡± Lexi said. It was enough to restrain himself. I couldn¡¯t have spent the night without Jessica.


    ¡°Is Miss Jessica still refusing to go home?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°Yes, I saw that he was hiding something, he was angry and thought over and over again to go home!¡± Lexiined. ¡°And I do not know why!¡± Lexi was starting to worry, she obviously was starting to care about Jessica¡¯s feelings.


    Arsene was silent, to be honest he was also amused by Lexi. Not only Jessica, but Lexi herself is still not open with her heart. ¡°I think you¡¯re starting to have feelings for Miss Jessica, Sir!¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Hahaha, are you kidding me?¡± Lexiughed. ¡°I can¡¯t possibly fall in love with her, if I want Jessica toe home, it¡¯s because I want her to do her duty as a wife! Not because I love her!¡± Lexi said,ughing at the secretary¡¯s opinion.


    ¡°I¡¯m not kidding Sir, do I need to exin everything? First, you don¡¯t like it when Miss Jessica is close to her male best friend. Second, you do not calm down when Miss Jessica has not been found. You keep searching and will do anything to get Miss Jessica found. Three, you spend a considerable amount of money to buy a cafe ADC. Fourth, you keep looking for opportunities to continue to meet Miss Jessica! And the most obvious thing is that when you give up, I¡¯ve never seen you give up and want to obey! But with Miss Jessica you don¡¯t force it! That¡¯s really amazing Sir!¡± Arsene exined obviously, he managed to corner Lexi with all the evidence he presented.


    ¡°Stop your bullshit! I did all that just to sleep with me!¡± Lexi firmly refused all of the secretary¡¯s usations against him.


    ¡°Actually, I told Kania to see Miss Jessica,¡±  Arsene said. ¡°Maybe they¡¯ll meet now!¡± he added. To be honest, Arsene could not remain silent, leaving Lexi alone with his contract wife. Jessica has no one to exchange opinions or advise her.


    ¡°For what?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, Kania, herself, took the initiative to meet with Miss Jessica.¡± It can be said that Kania would be a mentor, so that Lexi did not want to be alone.


    ¡°Hah? I know, my distant cousin must have had bad intentions for me!¡± Lexi could only guess. Ever since then Kania, who was his distant cousin, had never sided with him in anything.


    ¡°Kania, actually being on Mr. Lexi¡¯s side, she also cares about you but Kania never showed it in front of you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not that sure!¡± Lexi argued. Since then Kania has been a cousin sister who has never been on his side.


    * * *


    ¡°I¡¯m Kania, Arsene¡¯s wife and Mr. Lexi¡¯s distant cousin,¡± a beautiful youngdy woman with an elegant appearance who is currently sitting in front of Jessica, was greeting her.


    The ADC cafe looked quiet.


    ¡°I¡¯m Jessica, but I¡¯m sorry, I have no idea what youring here means!¡± Jessica answered. This was the first time she met Arsene¡¯s wife. The woman in front of her looked beautiful and fashionable. She really was a reflection of a woman who is the wife of a perfectionist and hardworking man like Secretary Arsene.


    ¡°No need to hesitate, here I just want to help you!¡± She looked at Jessica. From the look in her interlocutor¡¯s eyes, Kania could feel the sadness Jessica felt. Silence, clearly sculpted in it.


    ¡°Oh,¡± Jessica stopped her.


    ¡°Come with me, I will take you home to my house and will take you home to the Ricardo family home!¡± Kania suggested.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to go there!¡± Jessica rejected quickly.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Why! Don¡¯t you like Lexi? I see you put your heart into him,¡± she guessed. She was already finding out more about Jessica, of course from Beryl and Chelsea.


    ¡°No I don¡¯t like it!¡±Jessica looked down. Kania, she was stripping Jessica of her feelings for Lexi.


    ¡°Then, why did youe back from Bali first? You did it because you were jealous of Cassandra, right?¡±


    ¡°No! I just don¡¯t like Mr. Lexi sleeping with other women, that morning I saw Cassandrae out of Mr. Lexi¡¯s room!¡± she said. Jessica didn¡¯t say that to anyone.


    ¡°Fix, you¡¯re jealous that means you¡¯re in love with Lexi! Now follow me and I¡¯ll make sure to make Lexi reciprocate your feelings Jess!¡± Kania said. She took Jessica out of the cafe and got into his car.


    In the car, Jessica was more silent. Kania was a stranger, but Jessica believed her. ¡°Where are we going?¡±Jessica asked when the car stopped at a traffic light.


    ¡°I need to take you to the salon, after that I will take you to the residence of the Ricardo family,¡± Kania exined.


    Jessica was silent, did not give a refusal. It meant that she agreed.


    ¡°Do not refuse! I¡¯ll help you! Calm down!¡±  Arsene¡¯s wife told. ¡°I¡¯m sure Lexi will be nice and will fall for you!¡± she added.


    Jessica nced at her, she secretly assessed the seriousness of Kania¡¯s speech. No lies there.


    ¡°So, what should I do?¡±


    ¡°You should know, here it is not you who need Lexi, but Lexi who needs you!¡± Kania talked. The traffic light turned green, she returned to run his car.


    * * *


    Jessica came down first. Kania walked behind her and approached a man who had been waiting for her ever since.


    ¡°Jessica, this is my brother, his name is Arvel, and will live here from today!¡± Kania told.


    ¡°Arvel this is Jessica, do you know what you should do?¡± Kania rolled her eyes at her brother. She had previously instructed Arvel on his duties here.


    ¡°Okay, I know what I have to do! Leave it all to me!¡± Arvel made sure. He invited Kania to go inside to meet Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel first.


    Kania spoke briefly with Mrs. Anna, entrusting Jessica and Arvel to the middle-aged woman. ¡°Honey, if you need help, call me!¡± she said. ¡°I have to go home now,¡± she added. She was sure her n this time would seed in making Lexi confess her feelings for Jessica. Hopefully.


    ¡°Yes, be careful! Thank you again for caring and helping!¡± Mrs. Anna said


    Kania nodded, she didn¡¯t tell her why she had gone so far. She didn¡¯t want Arsene to be med for Lexi¡¯s actions. Then, she shook Mrs. Anna¡¯s hand and immediately left the Ricardo family residence.


    ¡°Arvel, I¡¯m sorry to make you have to go home to Jakarta sooner!¡± Mrs. Anna as she sat in the dining room chair. She chose to sit next to Jessica because she really missed her daughter-inw.


    ¡°It¡¯s all right, aunty,¡± he said, looking at Jessica, he realized that she was more silent. Arvel was thinking of reasons why Lexi wanted to marry the girl sitting in front of him. Except for having a pretty face, Jessica was very different from Lexi¡¯ste wife.


    (Sounds of Lexi¡¯s footsteps)


    ¡°Jessica, are you home?¡± Lexi asked in amazement.


    ¡°Yes, my brother-inw is home!¡± Arvel was excited.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Lexi asked, he never thought to meet Arvel at his house


    ¡°No, I have no particr reason. But I¡¯m here just to make sure who the woman is your wife!¡± Arvel answered.


    ¡°What Do You Mean?!¡±  Lexi asked.


    ¡°Do you remember when mom was trying to get Jessica married if it¡¯s not you?¡± Lexi seemed to remember the incident some time ago. ¡°The good man she meant is me, Arvel!¡± he said obviously.


    ¡°Then, why is he here?¡±


    ¡°Think about it!¡± Mrs. Anna did not exin, but made Lexi wonder more and more what the purpose of Arvel¡¯s arrival really was.


    ***

 Chap 45

    Yes I am Jealous


    ¡°I don¡¯t know why you suddenly came here!¡±


    Lexi threw that question at Arvel who was currently standing next to him. His cousin was not the enemy or rival he counted on. However, his attitude at dinnerst night was really disturbing. Arvel obviously showed his interest in Jessica.


    ¡°Mr. Samuel asked me toe home next month, but because of something else I came sooner!¡± Marvel answered. ¡°Are you threatened because of my presence? Don¡¯t be afraid I never had ambitions to inherit the Ricardo Group!¡± he replied to the look in Lexi¡¯s eyes who had been looking at him like looking at an enemy.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t mean to take Jessica away from me, Did you?¡±Lexi asked.


    ¡°In your opinion, I will not snatch my sister-inw. I just want to be a good friend to her,¡± Arvel said.


    ¡°Good friend? Don¡¯t make it up to you, Jessica is married and doesn¡¯t need friends! I won¡¯t let my wife hang out with you either!¡± Lexi firmly began to dislike Arvel¡¯s overly confident words.


    ¡°At first I wanted to be a good friend! Listen to me, I already know that you guys just got married on a contract! So, I¡¯m sure I must have a lot of chances and opportunities!¡± Arvel rolled his eyes. Lexi realized that Jessica now has a new fan.


    ¡°Good night!¡± Arvel lowered his head and immediately left Lexi.


    After Arvel¡¯s arrival, Lexi walked to his room because he wanted to see Jessica immediately.


    Lexi opened his room door.


    He found Jessica lying against his back.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t slept yet, have you?!¡± Lexi asked as he approached and sat down on the edge of the bed. There were so many questions he wanted to ask, and Jessica needed to answer.


    ¡°I¡¯m pretty tired today, and tomorrow I also have to go to work!¡± Jessica replied, although she hade home she had no intention of leaving her job.


    ¡°If you¡¯re tired you don¡¯t have to go to work! Have you forgotten your duty? I bought the cafe anyway! If I told you to work there! I will not allow you to touch dirty dishes and clean the toilet!¡± Lexi said. ¡°Here!¡± Lexi crawled up onto the bed forcing Jessica to sit down and confront her.


    Jessica looked at her husband for a moment.


    There was a sense of relief creeping slowly into Lexi¡¯s heart. He took Jessica¡¯s hand and looked at her.


    ¡°Look at this, this, this, and this!¡± Lexi pointed to some scratches on Jessica¡¯s hand. ¡°Can¡¯t you work carefully Jessica? Wait, is that head chef still doing what she wants you to do?¡±


    Jessica nodded slowly in response.


    ¡°I, I don¡¯t like you giving your smile to the guests whoe in the cafe! Can¡¯t you just stay home? I don¡¯t like to see your hands scratched, in just one week you¡¯ve got a dozen scratches!¡± The ck eyes of this man was like a pearl.


    ¡°It is better for my hand to be scratched, than for my heart to be scratched!¡± she said.


    Instantly silence enveloped them. Lexi was trying to understand what Jessica had just said. In his eyes were two Jessica¡¯s eyes, which immediately cast a nce.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your heart?¡±


    Lexi sharpened his eyes that were originally staring at Jessica¡¯s face, now his eyes down looking at his wife¡¯s chest.


    ¡®Fool, What I just said! Jessica, are you stupid!¡¯ Jessica argued with herself.


    ¡°Tell me why your heart can be scratched?¡± Lexi insisted, he scratched the back of his head that didn¡¯t itch. He tried to guess what Jessica said.


    ¡°Nothing!¡±Jessica swallowed. There was no way she could express her jealousy to Cassandra, furthermore to ask about what happened that night. She wanted to ask for an exnation of why Cassandra got out of his room early in the morning.


    Lexi¡¯s phone suddenly rang. It was a phone call from Cassandra. ¡°I¡¯ll get the phone first!¡± Lexi¡¯s permission.


    Seeing Cassandra¡¯s exposed face on the phone screen, Jessica held back. Lexi took a phone call from her.


    Lexi got out of bed and received a phone call from Cassandra. He went to the balcony so that Jessica did not hear his conversation with Cassandra.


    Both of Jessica¡¯s eyes continued to watch Lexi. Although she had not heard their conversation. Damn it. Her chest felt tight and curious what the two of them were talking about. What else when Lexiughed. This time Jessica¡¯s heart, not just scratched but injured! She didn¡¯t want to go to sleep before they finished talking on the phone.


    Fifteen minutester, Lexi came back into his room. He walked over to the bed and turned back to Jessica. ¡°I miss you,¡± he whispered in his wife¡¯s ear.


    Jessica wanted to run away. She was angry. Lexi was impressed that he was so selfish. He was free to get herself and Cassandra. It¡¯s not written in the contract! However, Lexi¡¯s behavior managed to make Jessica angry.


    ¡°I want you!¡±


    Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s body and immediatelynded a kiss around her face. his kiss went down to the cheeks, nose, then stopped at her lips. He kissed her repeatedly there.


    Jessica¡¯s two hands pushed Lexi¡¯s body away, she unraveled the kiss from her husband!


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to! Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Jessica refused, looking disgusted towards Lexi. She thought Lexi was so evil. He fucked her while he was teasing Cassandra at the same time.


    ¡°This is not an offer you can refuse Jessica!¡± Lexi was getting stronger. He locked Jessica¡¯s body so she couldn¡¯t move away.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to!¡± Jessica refused. It was harder than the first time, when Lexi forced her will first. The shadow when Cassandra came out of Lexi¡¯s room, really disturbed her heart.


    Jessica tried to push him away. Jessica¡¯s refusal made him wonder. And again, the second time he did not impose his lust on his wife.


    He looked at Jessica¡¯s face. No fear implied there made Lexi even more guessing. Why did Jessica refuse him?


    ¡°Why? Why Are You Like This Jess?! Is there something wrong with me?¡± Jessica¡¯s disgusted look managed to annoy Lexi.


    ¡°Just think for yourself! Anyway, we¡¯re in the process of separating. Isn¡¯t it better, you sleep with the woman you love than to sleep with another woman!¡± Jessica¡¯s n was to move away from Lexi.


    Lexi shook his head, and felt frustrated.


    ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that!¡± Lexi was upset. He was feeling cornered by looking into the eyes of his wife. ¡°Tell me why Jess, why are you like this? What did I do wrong? Say it!¡± Lexi shouted, grabbing his wife¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Do you really not realize what you have done wrong?¡± Jessica asked. Her voice tone rose, trying not to get angry, furthermore shouting.


    Lexi shook her head. He still didn¡¯t know what Jessica meant.


    ¡°If you are healed, just say it! you don¡¯t need to postpone it anymore, and let¡¯s immediately end this contract marriage!¡±Jessica looked at Lexi angrily.


    Lexi took Jessica¡¯s hand. He never saw his wife as angry as this.


    ¡°If you want to marry Miss Cassandra, divorce me immediately! Let me be free! So that you can meet her without having to hide behind me!¡± Jessica was still fiery to say it out.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you mean Jess!¡± Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s face trying to be patient with his little wife.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ¡°Why do you keep dodging? I saw with my own eyes that Miss Cassandra came out of your room!¡± Jessica exined. ¡°You are healed, right? Let¡¯s get a divorce now!¡± she asked. Jessica took her words seriously.


    ¡°In Bali?¡±


    Jessica nodded slowly as her response.


    ¡°I have no intention of sleeping with Cassandra. I only get excited when I¡¯m with you Jess!¡± Lexi sat to drown out the turmoil of his lust. Jessica looked tired and messy. He did not want to impose his lust.


    ¡®Did I just express my jealousy?¡¯ Jessica thought. Lexi¡¯s confession managed to dispel all prejudices. A sense of relief crept into her heart.


    Lexi approached, she led Jessica in his arms. ¡°Don¡¯t be angry,¡± Lexi coaxed as he kissed her head.


    * * *

 Chap 46

    I am Jealous Part 2


    ¡°Come here!¡± Mrs. Anna, who did want to invite Arvel and Jessica, asked them.


    Lexi was busy with his breakfast. He got disturbed by his mother¡¯s words. Why did his mother invite Jessica and Arvel? Why just two of them?


    ¡°Where are we going auntie?¡±


    Arvel, who had finished the dishes on his te, looked enthusiastic. A month before he started working at thepany he would use to y around. There was nothing wrong with being a little mean to Lexi. He was too serious about being a businessman and a husband.


    ¡°Apany me and my husband to see the building construction project in West Jakarta, do you want it?¡± Mrs. Anna asked expectantly.


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ming! What about my sister-inw?¡± Arvel offered. His job here was to annoy Lexi. He needed to interrupt his wife first.


    ¡°Uh- huh, ¡± Jessica whispered to Lexi.


    Lexi took a nce away, but it made Jessica disappointed. At the very least, she wanted Lexi to show concern by forbading her. He ignored it as if it didn¡¯t matter.


    ¡°You bettere with Jessica, than at home!¡± The two corners of Mrs. Anna¡¯s lips widened, forming a smile. She wanted Jessica toe along, she wanted to talk one-on-one with her daughter-inw without Lexi knowing.


    ¡°Yes you muste. I also want to get to know you more closely,¡± Arvel chimed in. He winked his eyes and showed it to Lexi.


    ¡°No, Jessica can¡¯t go anywhere, she just came home yesterday, I want her to stay home!¡± Lexi forbade. Not once or twice, but this was the third time Arvel had shown interest in Jessica.


    ¡°Lexi, why do you say that? Mommy also wants to walk with Jessica. Not only you, but I miss Jessica so much!¡± Mrs. Anna clearly did not like Lexi who was selfish to forbid Jessica to stay at the house. ¡°Anyway, Arvel and Jessica are going with me!¡± She didn¡¯t want to get rejected by her son.


    ¡°It¡¯s up to you!¡± Lexi got up from his seat. He took a look at Jessica for a moment. ¡°I¡¯m going to work now! At noon, I go home and I want Jessica to be home already! Otherwise I won¡¯t let her go!¡± Lexi said strictly. He was still not willing if Arvel and Jessica would go together.


    ¡®Is he jealous?¡¯ Jessica said in her mind.


    ¡°Jessica, apany me to the car!¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Okay,¡± her voice cracked. She followed in Lexi¡¯s footsteps.


    Arrived on the veranda of the house.


    ¡°You know what you have to do!¡± Lexi said. He ruffled waist, not yet to leave the house, he was already worried about Arvel.


    ¡°What?¡±


    That¡¯s all that came out of Jessica¡¯s mouth, not knowing what her husband meant.


    ¡°Don¡¯t get too close to Arvel, don¡¯t smile at him, don¡¯t look back in his eyes, and don¡¯te homete. I¡¯ll be home by lunchtime and at least serve two of your dishes. Anything!¡± Lexi reached out, forcing Jessica to kiss the back of his hand. Then, he kissed his wife¡¯s forehead and immediately got into the car.


    Arsene opened the car door and sat behind the wheel.


    ¡°Did I look wrong, Sir?¡± Arsene asked. He just watched Lexind a kiss on his wife¡¯s forehead.


    ¡°What? Don¡¯t ask anything and leave immediately!¡± Lexi clenched his lips. He didn¡¯t want Arsene to ask what he just saw.


    Silence.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    Arsene¡¯s hands outstretched, turning the car keys. Then, he started walking his car out of Ricardo¡¯s family residence.


    On the way, Arsene observed Lexi several times. The man was busy sliding the screen of his phone like he was contacting someone.


    ¡°Who are you calling, Sir?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°Ronald, where is he? sometimes he is always hard to get in touch with!¡± heined


    ¡°Why Are you calling Ron?¡± Arsene was curious. He would be the one to call Ronald as Lexi¡¯s orders.


    ¡°I want him to spy on Jessica!¡± he said.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi?¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°It seems that you have already begun to fall in love with Miss Jessica!¡± the secretary guessed in full confidence. In just a moment there were many clues that Lexi exposed.


    ¡°Don¡¯t joke, keep your word! It wouldn¡¯t be that easy to fall in love with anyone! Including Jessica!¡± Lexi refused.


    ¡°You want to make it a dare?¡±Arsene teased with a smile cracking on his lips.


    Lexi turned his face away. He choose not to listen to Arsene.


    * * *


    Lexi arrived at the office. At nine o¡¯clock, he came out of his room to meet his staff. Everything was normal, until finally when he passed his father¡¯s room, his father was inside.


    The man stopped his steps, and decided to say hello to Mr. Samuel.


    ¡°Good morning, Dad? Have you just arrived at the office?¡± Lexi said as he walked towards his father.


    ¡°Good morning, you have greeted me at home,¡± Mr. Samuel said. ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t go to that building with mom and Jessica?¡± Lexi confirmed their n this morning.


    ¡°No, mom and dad didn¡¯t go to that building, suddenly one of mom¡¯s colleagues came to the house. So mom couldn¡¯te, and dad chose toe to the office!¡± his father exined.


    ¡°Then, what about Jessica and Arvel?¡± Lexi gulped, preparing to get the worst answer.


    ¡°They both still go to that building,¡± Mr. Samuel told as he opened several iing emails, not forgetting to reply one by one.


    ¡°Just the two of them?¡± Lexi asked, he hoped Jessica and Arvel go with the driver.


    ¡°Yups.¡±


    Lexi awas silent. He didn¡¯t think Jessica would go alone with Arvel.


    ¡°I have to go!¡± Lexi hurried back to his room office.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Instead of going to see the nning department staff. Lexi chose a return to his office. He couldn¡¯t help but think about Jessica. Yes, he just went alone, without anyone. This man believed that his wife would not mess around. However, with Arvel?


    ¡°What?¡±


    Lexi snorted resentfully. All of Arvel¡¯s attitude, he couldn¡¯t ignore. He showed his interest to his wife, Jessica.


    Arrived at his room office. Lexi approached her secretary.


    ¡°Can I go home now? Can you arrange my schedule for this afternoon?¡± Lexi asked. ¡®I wanted to pick up Jessica, so as not to go alone with Arvel.¡¯


    ¡°You cannot, Sir! Yesterday you already postponed, and now you can¡¯t postpone again?¡± Arsene narrowed his eyes. How so, Lexi asked him to change the meeting schedule repeatedly.


    ¡°Then, when can I go home?¡± Lexi urged. He clenched both hands and almostnded a punch on Arsene¡¯s workbench.


    ¡°Sir! Whether you want to work or not?¡± Arsene asked. How could it be just an hour in the office? Lexi has been whining asking to go home, like a chick who just lost her mother.  He couldn¡¯t be calm nor silent.


    Arsene¡¯s words made Lexi speechless, and he returned to his seat. To ease his heart, Lexi tried to contact Jessica. However, it was a pity that up to a dozen times he tried to call, Jessica did not pick calls from him at all.


    ¡°Shit!¡± he said. Almost he threw his phone.


    * * *


    Jessica and Arvel were on their way to Ricardo¡¯s building in West Jakarta. Arvel sat behind the wheel, while Jessica sat beside him.


    ¡°My sister, do you know why I came so early?¡± Arvel asked, opening the conversation.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know why?¡± Jessica asked back. He didn¡¯t know. This was the first time she met other members of the Ricardo family, other than Lexi and his parents.


    ¡°I have a very important mission and must be able toplete it!¡± Arvel said enthusiastically. Being alone with a woman as beautiful as Jessica was not a problem for him.


    ¡°What is the mission?¡±


    It seemed obvious that Jessica liked to talk with Arvel. He was friendly and not arrogant like her husband.


    ¡°Making Lexi jealous, one of missions is to go alone with you, my sister,¡± he said.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure!¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°I¡¯m so sure, trust me my sister! I¡¯m gonna get Lexi to express his feelings to you!¡± Arvel promised. The look in Lexi¡¯s eyes when they had breakfast together this morning, as well as the conversationst night was clear that Lexi did not like to see Jessica close to other men.


    Jessica just smiled.


    ¡°Can I get your number?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Sure!¡± Jessica opened her sling bag, looking for her phone, but nothing. ¡°Looks like I left my phone in my room! I¡¯ll give youter.¡±


    ¡°Ah, Okay!¡± he answered. ¡°Well, we¡¯re going to have fun today!¡± Arvel was very excited.


    * * *

 Chap 47

    I am Jealous Part 3


    From day to night, exactly seven o¡¯clock Lexi was at home. Before twelve o¡¯clock, he met with his co-workers on schedule. Then he went home to meet his wife. Jessica has not yet returned home. She was still going with Arvel, since this morning they hadn¡¯te home until now.


    It was a waste of time to call Jessica. His wife¡¯s smartphone was left on the desk and it had a low battery. No less annoying, Arvel also did not activate his phone. The text he sent was read, but received no reply. Never mind receiving a phone call, now the number couldn¡¯t be reached, he intentionally turned it off.


    ¡°Damn, where did that guy take Jessica?¡± Lexi grumbled as he walked back to the left to the right like an iron. He went in and out of the room to the balcony several times. He couldn¡¯t calm down because Jessica hadn¡¯te home either.


    Lexi grabbed his chin. Since then, he has not been able to calm down and think positively. He threw his phone away and decided to leave the room. He was waiting for his wife in front of the house.


    Just as Lexi was about to go down the stairs he saw his mother at the end of the stairs about to go upstairs. ¡°Mama wants to call you to dinner together, where is Jessica? Invite her down,¡± she asked.


    ¡°Jessica¡¯s not home yet! It¡¯s Mom¡¯s fault that you let Jessica go with Arvel, since this morning they both haven¡¯te home yet!¡± Lexi med her while walking down the stairs. He looked annoyed, he hid his worries and jealousy.


    ¡°Why are you angry? Jessica just went with Arvel anyway. They must be on their way home!¡± Mrs. Anna answered.


    Lexi walked over to the veranda, while her mother returned to the dining room. She talked with the husband, talking about Lexi.


    Lexi sat on one of the chairs on the front veranda. The two of his eyes were fixed on the gate. He was waiting for the sound of the car. Every now and then he checked his watch, and for thirty minutes Jessica and Arvel haven¡¯t seen a sign of going home.


    Drizzle began to fall. A minuteter, a car came in through the main gate. It stopped at the garage next to the house. Lexi stood, waiting for Jessica and Arvel.


    * * *


    Arvel stopped the car in the garage, in line with some other luxury cars. ¡°You saw it, right?¡± Arvel asked. He took off the coat he had been wearing since this morning.


    ¡°Yes, my husband will definitely be furious! Maybe he¡¯ll tear me apart or let me sleep on the balcony!¡± Jessica worried. She couldn¡¯t imagine what Lexi would do.


    ¡°Calm down, my sister! I¡¯ll help you if you want! Okay?¡± Arvel reassured Jessica that everything would be fine. ¡°Let¡¯s go down!¡± He said and he was deliberately hiding the umbre.


    Jessica got out of the car. They both stood in line. The rain became heavy.


    ¡°Look! My husband must be angry! He¡¯s waiting on the veranda!¡± Jessica¡¯sint was directed at Lexi who was in the middle of the waist with a mad face. ¡°Don¡¯t we just go home!¡± Jessica said. She was not sure about running through the rain, not for fear of getting wet. She was afraid to face what was already waiting for her there.


    ¡°I agree, do I have to get the car out right now?¡± Arvel joked.


    Jessica looked at Arvel. ¡°You¡¯re not serious, aren¡¯t you?!!¡±


    ¡°No!¡± he answered. Then, he led Jessica closer. His jacket became an umbre for Jessica, Arvel invited Jessica under his jacket and they walked in heavy rain. It was sure to make Lexi even more angry.


    Arvel and Jessica stopped right in front of Lexi.


    Without saying a word, Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand roughly. ¡°Come in!¡± he shouted.


    ¡°It hurts,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Don¡¯t me her! It was my fault, just punish me!¡± Arvel said, deliberately ying a hero.


    Lexi stared intently at Arvel. Then he took Jessica¡¯s hand and went into the house with her.


    Mrs. Anna and Mr. Hadi didn¡¯t dare to ask Lexi a question. They only looked without daring to approach, only then after Arvel entered the house, they both were eager to interrogate.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Mrs. Anna asked softly. Lexi¡¯s expression was terrible.


    ¡°Calm down! This was already my n! Don¡¯t you need to worry, okay?¡±Arvel persuaded, he satfortably next to Mr. Hadi.


    ¡°What if they get angry and make things worse?¡± She was massaging her eyebrows. ¡°I am afraid that I will have to give up my dream of having grandchildren in the near future.¡±


    ¡°Let them go, I just want Lexi to admit Jessica, aunty! I have to make her angry and jealous. It was Kania and Arsene¡¯s n!¡± Arvel exined.


    Mrs. Anna nodded in agreement, while Mr. Hadi chose not to care.


    * * *


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re thinking Jessica! You deliberately didn¡¯te home at lunchtime! You didn¡¯t turn on your phone! Now youe home at night and choose to be alone with Arvel! Are you deliberately challenging me? Are you deliberately trying to make me angry?¡± Lexi was mad. He looked at his wife intensely. ¡°What exactly do you want?¡± he asked again.


    Jessica lowered her head. She chose silence rather than answer Lexi¡¯s question. Arvel lied, in fact he did not appear at all even when Lexi yelled at him repeatedly.


    ¡°Are you just going to shut up? Say what you want and don¡¯t shut up!¡± Lexi snapped once more. He didn¡¯t care about the wet sleeves of his wife.


    ¡°No, I just feel lonely when I¡¯m home alone,¡± Jessica said, still hiding her face. She was scared if Lexi suddenly hit him. Her husband¡¯s eyes made her more scared.


    ¡°Well, from tomorrow I will work from home! How?¡± Lexi asked. He put his feet three steps forward. He was right in front of Jessica.


    Being so close to Leximade Jessica pounding.


    ¡°No, you have to go to the office,¡± Jessica answered quickly!


    ¡°I can¡¯t understand you, Jess! If you¡¯re lonely I¡¯ll be at home and keep youpany!¡± Lexi told.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want any trouble! You better go to the office!¡±


    ¡°And then?!¡±


    She was silent then. Lexi stared intently at his wife.


    ¡°What that means is that you prefer Arvel¡¯spany over mine!¡±


    Jessica¡¯s silent response made Lexi more angry. They stared at each other. Jessica was begging for forgiveness, while Lexi was cold and won¡¯t forgive her.


    ¡°From now on, I will not allow you to leave the house!¡± Lexi shouted as he grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand. ¡°Follow me!¡±


    Jessica struggled trying to escape from Lexi¡¯s grasp. However, the husband¡¯s hand power was stronger. She was helpless when Lexi took her in the bathroom and locked her there.


    Jessica called his name again and again. She asked to be opened the door. But Lexi chose to be indifferent. Jessica who has dared to break the rules and did not heed his request should be given a lesson.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°My husband, please open the door!¡± Jessica shouted several times. However, there was no response. Lexi was furious.


    * * *

 Chap 48

    My apologize


    Arvel just finished taking a shower. He put on his clothes and immediately went downstairs for dinner. Lexi and Jessica must also be downstairs for dinner.


    He was walking down the stairs quickly and sat at the dining table, but Lexi and Jessica weren¡¯t there.


    ¡°Auntie, what Lexi has note down for dinner?¡± Arvel asked. Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel were still busy watching television in the family room.


    ¡°No, didn¡¯t you guys eat out earlier?¡±Anna asked back.


    ¡°No, sister-inw refused to have dinner outside because it was toote!¡± he answered.


    ¡°Then you have to eat, I¡¯ll bring Jessica something to eat.¡± Mrs. Anna was loving for her daughter-inw and was eager to show her care for Jessica. So that Jessica could know, Lexi also has a good mama.


    Mrs. Anna immediately got up from her seat. He took Rice and chicken. Jessica liked it. Then he got up from his seat and went to Jessica¡¯s room.


    ¡°Lexi, open the door!¡± Mrs. Anna said.


    ¡°Yes,¡± he opened the door.


    ¡°Where is Jessica? Mama brought dinner for her! Arvel said they hadn¡¯t eaten since noon,¡± she exined. She was looking for Jessica, but her beloved daughter-inw wasn¡¯t there.


    Lexi was silent, he deliberately stood before Mrs. Anna, so that he could not enter. It could be dangerous if his mother found out that he had locked Jessica in the bathroom for an hour.


    ¡°Where is Jessica?!¡± Mrs. Anna urged. She became mad because Lexi didn¡¯t move at all. He was constantly blocking her view and not allowing her to enter.


    ¡°Jessica is in the bathroom,¡± Lexi said tly as if nothing had happened.


    ¡°Let mom in! Mama will be waiting inside!¡± Mrs. Anna stepped forward. Her eyes and Lexi¡¯s eyes met.


    His mother was forced to open the door wide, because he forbade his mama to enter.  She would be suspicious, that was for sure.


    Mrs. Anna barged in, she put the tray on the table then sat down on the sofa. ¡°How long has Jessica been in the bathroom?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. Her gaze swept across the room, she had not entered his son¡¯s room for a long time.


    ¡°Just now Ma!¡± he answered. ¡°You bettere downstairs, I¡¯ll give Jessica that dinner!¡± he offered. It was getting scary if her mom finds out, it could be a big problem.


    ¡°Mama will wait!¡± Mrs. Anna nced at the clock on the wall already almost half past nine in the evening.


    There¡¯s no other choice. Lexi chose to sit on the edge of the bed with anxious expectations. He didn¡¯t let Jessica bang on the door and ask for help. ¡°Please don¡¯t,¡± he muttered softly.


    ¡°What?¡± Mrs. Anna asked, hearing Lexi¡¯s voice.


    ¡°No Ma, Jessica if the bath is long! So just go outside, I¡¯ll make sure Jessica finishes her dinner!¡± Once again Lexi tried to drive her mother out of her room.


    ¡°Hold on!¡± Mrs. Anna got up from her seat, then she walked towards the bathroom door.


    ¡®It¡¯s awful,¡¯ Lexi thought.


    Just now Mrs. Anna wanted to open the door to the sound of moaning from inside. ¡°Open the door, please!¡± Jessica felt cold.


    ¡°Lexi!¡±Mrs. Anna shouted, trying to open the bathroom door.


    ¡°Damn¡± Lexi immediately took the bathroom key and opened the door.


    Lexi and Mrs. Anna found Jessica sitting on the floor with shivering bodies. ¡°Did you lock her in the bathroom?!¡±shouted Mrs. Anna. They approached Jessica. Lexi carried his wife, then he carried Jessica¡¯s body on the bed.


    ¡°Jessica!¡± Mrs. Anna called her name while taking off the wet clothes worn by her daughter-inw. ¡°Lexi, call the doctor now!¡± Mrs. Anna shouted.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    Lexi, who felt worried about her wife¡¯s condition, immediately grabbed a phone and immediately called his personal doctor. However, Jessica forbade. ¡°No need, I¡¯m just cold!¡± she said.


    Hearing the screams of upstairs, Arvel, Mr. Samuel, and the maid went up to the second floor and walked to Lexi¡¯s room.


    Lexi immediately closed the door and only allowed the maid to enter, helping her mother change clothes for Jessica. He waited outside the room.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Samuel asked, looking at Lexi¡¯s face. His expression implied that Jessica was not okay. His lips were tightly closed, with his eyes closed. Worry and fear. ¡°Jessica, what happened to her?¡±


    ¡°She was feeling cold, Dad.¡± Lexi cast a nce, guilty.


    ¡°Why? You haven¡¯t locked her in the bathroom since!¡± Arvel growled. His tone sounded very angry.


    Lexi was silent because Arvel¡¯s guess was correct.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi,¡± the maid called, ¡°Mrs. Anna, ask you toe into the room!¡± the maid who already felt the tension between Lexi and Mrs. Anna, chose to go downstairs.


    Lexi walked into his room, followed by Mr. Samuel and Arvel who were worried about Jessica¡¯s condition.


    ¡°Look, Lexi, you¡¯re too much. You locked Jessica in the bathroom!¡± Mrs. Anna was mad.


    ¡°Sorry, Mom,¡± Lexi lowered his face. He could only bow his head deeper because he felt guilty.


    ¡°You must ask forgiveness from Jessica, not me, you are guilty of her!¡± Mrs. Anna looked away in irritation. ¡°You have to apologize and promise not to do it again. Oh, my god! You¡¯re not a kid and Jessica¡¯s not a kid anymore! If you still act like this, mama doesn¡¯t know what to do anymore! Maybe it¡¯s better that Jessica isn¡¯t with you!¡± Mrs. Anna massaged her forehead.


    ¡°You are evil! Another man wants to keep his wife warm, but you make her cold!¡± Arvel sneered, ncing at Jessica who was shivering with cold. ¡°If not ready to be a husband! You better not get married! Poor sister-inw has a husband like you!¡± he added. He deliberately cornered Lexi before he left the room.


    Silent.


    Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna looked at Lexi, they med him.


    ¡°I feel guilty, I promise I won¡¯t do it again.¡± Lexi looked down as he sat on the edge of the bed. ¡°Mom and Dad, get out of here. Jessica and I will solve our own problems!¡± Lexi told.


    Mr. Samuel, who immediately understood the situation, looked at his wife and hinted to leave the room immediately.


    Lexi bowed his head again, assuring her that everything would be fine.


    ¡°Good!¡± Mrs. Anna held back her anger. ¡°I¡¯ll call the doctor. Dr. Sham will here!¡± She was still worried about her daughter inw.


    ¡°No Ma, I¡¯m fine, ¡± Jessica said softly.


    ¡°Well, Lexi, i will watch over you, once again mama see you torture Jessica, mama will not stay silent!¡± she threatened. She began to feel that something was wrong with her son. ¡®About his second marriage? Is it true that Lexi married Jessica for love!¡¯


    Mr. Samuel was silent. However, the sight of his eyes alone was able to make Lexi feel very guilty about this incident.


    Room door closed.


    Lexi looked at Jessica¡¯s face. Both of her eyes were tightly closed. Her lips were still shivering from the cold. ¡°Are you sleeping, Jess?¡± Lexi asked, rubbing her.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t slept!¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry! I don¡¯t like you going with Arvel, I don¡¯t like it because you two only go together and your number can¡¯t be reached! I¡¯m really sorry Jess, do you forgive me?¡± Lexi asked. He grabbed the back of Jessica¡¯s hand and kissed it. ¡°Say you forgive me, or what should I do for you to forgive me!¡± Lexi looked very worried.


    ¡°I¡¯m hungry, please bring me some food¡± Jessica asked him.


    Lexi moved quickly to take the rice and satay that was brought by his mother.


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 Chap 49

    I love you


    ¡°Aaa,¡± Lexi asked as he opened his mouth to feed Jessica. ¡°One more bite, please.¡±


    Then he took onest for his wife. Jessica opened her mouth, chewed slowly and ended her dinner.


    ¡°Want more?¡± Lexi offered. He felt so bad that he almost killed Jessica.


    Jessica shook her head, then sat leaning against the headboard. Lexi took a ss of water and helped Jessica to drink.


    ¡°There¡¯s something else you need, right?¡± He offered. He looked at Jessica with guilt. Jessica¡¯s eyes managed to make Lexi feel very guilty.


    It was quiet, Jessica didn¡¯t budge. She avoided Lexi¡¯s gaze.


    Lexi still looked at her. He grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand with both hands. Then, he grasped it tightly. ¡°Jessica,¡± he whispered in a deep voice.


    ¡± Yes, ¡± she said, still not looking at Lexi.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I almost hurt you, you know I didn¡¯t do it on purpose,¡± Lexi said very carefully. He was really sorry. However, it was not easy for him to admit that he was jealous of Arvel.


    ¡°Why were you so angry? You don¡¯t even want to hear my exnation!¡± She asked. She tried to take Lexi¡¯s hand away.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Jess, you forgive me, right? I promise I won¡¯t do it again!¡±


    Lexi was sincere with his apologies. ¡®I would do anything if Jessica would forgive me.¡¯


    ¡°I know you¡¯re grumpy, but I never expected you to be so rude about what I did!¡±Jessica protested. No, it wouldn¡¯t be that easy to forgive Lexi. She had to make him realize that it was a fatal mistake.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± That was all that came out of Lexi¡¯s lips.


    ¡°I need an exnation why?¡± She urged. Forgiving is easy, she just wanted to know Lexi¡¯s reason for acting so rude to her. ¡°I don¡¯t think I must deserve such bad punishment. Before, no one had ever done it to me,¡± she added, ncing sarcastically.


    ¡°Next time, don¡¯t go alone with only Arvel, I don¡¯t like it!¡± Lexi told. He looked away, averting the probing gaze of the wife.


    ¡°What is it? Didn¡¯t you also go alone with Cassandra, you also had dinner with her, and Mr. Lexi even slept in one bed with her! Why are you angry I went with your own cousin?!¡± Jessica¡¯s protest was still fiery.


    Quiet.


    ¡°I did have dinner with Cassandra, but I never slept with her!¡± He said obviously. His expression was quite convincing. ¡°How could I sleep with another woman if I was only seduced by you Jessica!¡± Lexi came closer toy her face on Jessica¡¯s chest, now he understood the reason Jessica didn¡¯t want back to his house.


    Jessica¡¯s breath hunched over in anger. For a moment she wanted to hit Lexi, who was crawling on her chest.


    ¡°That¡¯s really unfair! You can go with anyone but me alone at home and lonely!¡±Jessica licked her lips. This was still the beginning of her anger.


    Lexi shrugged her shoulders. He couldn¡¯t see his wife¡¯s tears welling up.


    ¡°I¡¯m not interested in Arvel, I just like going out with him. I feel like I¡¯ve made friends, gained new knowledge, and I don¡¯t feel bored from a day in the room!¡± Jessica exined. As with Lexi, the two of them were trying to unravel the tangled thread of misunderstanding between them.


    ¡°So, you still want to go with Arvelter?¡± He asked. His eyes closed tightly, heavy to ept the fact that Jessica still wanted to go alone with only Arvel.


    Jessica nodded.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Lexi nodded her head. Feeling lethargic with a nod of his wife¡¯s head. ¡°What if I forbid you? What if I don¡¯t let you go with Arvel?¡± Lexi asked cautiously. He felt a little relieved that there was no more anger in Jessica¡¯s voice.


    ¡°Why? He¡¯s good! He¡¯s also not the Beryl you think endangers me!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t like it, I don¡¯t like that you go with another man! Beryl, Arvel or whoever! I just want you to go with me Jess! I want you to stay home and wait for me! I¡¯ll take you anywhere,¡± Lexi said. No, he¡¯d be crazy if Arvel just went out with Jessica.


    Jessica was silent.


    ¡°I¡¯m jealous of them, Jess, so from now on, I beg you not to go with another man, just go with me!¡± he pressured again.


    Jessica was stunned. She couldn¡¯t believe what Lexi just said.


    ¡°I love you, Jess!¡±


    Lexi¡¯s expression of feelings made Jessica¡¯s heart flutter. Really?


    ¡°Jess, I love you! I¡¯m jealous you went out with another guy! One more thing, I just want to fuck you, not another woman. Only with you!¡± Lexi looked up and kissed Jessica¡¯s lips slow down.


    However, Jessica didn¡¯t refuse about Lexi kissing her more deeply.


    ***


    In the morning.


    Just before arriving at his office, Arsene received a phone call from Mr. Samuel. He immediately headed to the room office of the highest leadership in the Ricardo Group.


    ¡°Morning sir,¡± Arsene said respectfully.


    ¡°Exin this to me! I know you know it, there¡¯s no way Lexi¡¯s just doing this lie alone!¡± Mr. Samuel threw out a blue folder to him. Inside the folder was a letter of marriage agreement between Jessica and Lexi.


    ¡°What is this, Sir?¡± Arsene got a bad feeling. And Lexi, the lead actor of this contract marriage, woulde to the office this afternoon.


    ¡°Don¡¯t pretend you don¡¯t know. I¡¯m sure this is all you and Lexi doing, what if my wife finds out! He would be very disappointed if he found out that Lexi and Jessica¡¯s wedding was a fake wedding!¡± Mr. Samuel looked more disappointed than angry.


    ¡°Sorry sir, I know I was wrong! Sorry to disappoint you but I didn¡¯t mean to! I just want to do my best for Mr. Lexi, I thinkter, Mr. Lexi will fall in love with Miss Jessica and will cancel the marriage contract!¡±


    Arsene bowed.


    ¡°What nonsense! You and Lexi are the same! I don¡¯t want my wife to find out! This is your responsibility!¡±


    ¡°I will do my best, I am sure before this marriage contract end, both Mr. Lexi and Miss Jessica will fall in love with each other and cancel it. I promise!¡± Arsene felt guilty in front of Mr. Samuel. Supposedly, from the beginning he did not need to agree to Lexi¡¯s n, because now he also received Mr. Samuel¡¯s mad.


    Mr. Samuel snorted resentfully.


    ¡°You just focus on work! After all, the project for the construction of a city park should fall into our hands! From now on you don¡¯t have to care about Lexi, he is not a child anymore! Just take care of work, let him learn to take care of his own personal life!¡± the owner of the highest office Ricardo Group said.


    ¡°Yes Sir!¡±.


    ¡°One more thing, tell people to find Jessica¡¯s background!¡± he asked. Mr. Samuel would easily forgive Arsene. But not with Lexi, he would be punished for lying to his parents.


    ¡°Yes sir, all this time I have been trying and will continue to try to find out about her so that I can meet the family of Miss Jessica.


    ¡°Nice.¡±


    Mr. Samuel nodded, his disappointment in Arsene slightly reduced.


    * * *

 Chap 50

    Prank


    Lexi woke up from his sleep. For several days, he had been asking for his rights as a husband. And this morning for the first time, Lexi woke up first. Looking at his wife¡¯s face, he had said love that night. However, until this moment, Jessica had never answered her deration of love. She was still silent, and just doing her duty as a wife.


    Before getting out of bed, Lexi tidied up the nket that covered his wife¡¯s body. Then, he tiptoed out of his room very slowly, not wanting to wake Jessica.


    He walked down the stairs slowly as he rubbed his eyelids. He walked to the back garden.


    ¡°Are you awake?¡± Lexi asked when he saw Arvel who was sitting enjoying the morning air and drinking a cup of coffee.


    ¡°I always get up early,¡± Arvel replied.


    ¡°Wake up early or can¡¯t sleep?¡± Lexi looked straight into his cousin¡¯s eyes. He needed to confirm something so as not to be a mere issue.


    Both of Arvel¡¯s eyeballs staring forward returned Lexi¡¯s gaze. He didn¡¯t understand the meaning of the question.


    ¡°I always get up early, ¡± Arvel insisted.


    ¡°Oh, I thought you were having trouble sleeping because of a girl ten years ago!¡± Lexi said deliberately provoking. It was no secret, all rtives know about Lexi who couldn¡¯t forget the girl who identally spent the night with him on the school¡¯s farewell day. It was all about making jokes. But not for Arvel who indeed had not been able to forget the charm of the girl.


    ¡°Shut up, don¡¯t discuss the girl whose name I don¡¯t even know!¡± Arvel looked angry. To be honest, he had never been in love with any woman. He was still waiting for that woman, somewhere? Either destined or not!


    ¡°Soon you will be 28 years old, Uncle Sandy contacted my mom several times and will immediately set you up if in your 28th year you don¡¯t introduce your future wife!¡± Lexi said. That¡¯s what he knows.


    ¡°Thanks for the information!¡± Arvel walked away, choosing to leave Lexi rather than get emotional.


    ¡°Wait! Let¡¯s talk for a second!¡± Lexi stopped him.


    ¡°Moreover, I¡¯d rather sleep, than listen to your words! You haven¡¯t changed! I love to tease and humiliate people!¡± Arvel stared intently did not like.


    ¡°I¡¯m not like that, not as bad as you think! I wouldn¡¯t care if you didn¡¯t touch Jessica, tell me who told you toe and disturb my married life?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Does it matter? Now the most important thing is that you have confessed your feelings and Jessica epts your apology! My mission is over, I will go home to my father and next month return here for thetest project of the Ricardo group, ¡± he said. He didn¡¯t need to tell if Kania and Arsene told him toe sooner.


    Lexi shook his head, gave thanks to Arvel cause he had confessed her love for Jessica.


    ¡°Take care of my sister-inw, if I could fall in love I would also take care of the woman I love with all my heart, soul and body. Sister-inw has lived her childhood and adolescence in an orphanage without parental affection. Did she not get affection from her husband when she got married?¡± Arvel sat down again.


    ¡°What? Don¡¯t you know that Jessica is PHTG?!¡± Lexiined. His tone turned rxed, knocking down the dividing wall between himself and Arvel.


    ¡°PHTG¡± Arvel who has been studying in London, wass very unfamiliar with the term of GM. ¡°What is that?¡± he asked.


    ¡°y hard to get,¡± Lexi answered.


    ¡°Does she really y hard to get? You must be joking.¡±


    ¡°Yes, since that night, it has been every night that I have confessed my love but Jessica has never talked about my confession of love!¡± Lexi answered. Honestly, he didn¡¯t want to tell the more to Arsene, he must have beenughed at. When telling a story with Arvel, it would be useless because Arvel has absolutely no experience of love and women. That¡¯s what he knows.


    ¡°Take your wife to a romantic dinner, if you need a day of activities together, then end with a romantic dinner. After that, you reveal everything. You have to confess your love and ask her to be a real wife for you! Couples live for good, not bedmates for just two years!¡± Arvel said obviously. ¡°If the contract marriage is still going on, I will report you to prison on human trafficking charges!¡± Arvel was watching Lexi closely. A smile on his face when he told Lexi about Jessica. That meant the guy is really in love.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I will confirm everything immediately.¡± The two corners of Lexi¡¯s lips widened to form a smile. He got a solution to a romantic problem that he usually talked about with Arsene.


    ¡°Good,¡± he praised. I¡¯m going home this morning too!¡± Arvel stood up from his seat. ¡°Say goodbye to my sister-inw! Congrattions to both of you!¡± Then, he just left, leaving the back garden.


    * * *


    At noon Lexi went home to have lunch with Jessica. This morning he drove Arvel to the airport for a flight to Semarang. As a result, he could not have breakfast with his wife.


    Lexi stopped his car in the garage and went downstairs. He did not have the patience. He wanted to meet with Jessica as soon as possible. In addition to having lunch together, Lexi would also express his intentions tonight ording to Arvel¡¯s idea.


    ¡°Where Is Jessica?¡± Lexi asked his mom who was busy opening her fashion magazine.


    ¡°Ever since you showed her the flower garden next to our house and entrusted the roses to her, Jessica has always spent time there. I saw Jessica nting a new variant of roses that she ordered from the online shop,¡± Mrs. Anna exined enthusiastically. She loved Jessica very much and would always love the things her daughter-inw does.


    ¡°Jessica is still in the Rose Garden?¡± Lexi asked, looking at the watch on his wrist that already showed Eleven O¡¯clock in the afternoon.


    ¡°Yes, she is diligently nting roses, maybe next month I will open a flower shop for Jessica!¡± she joked.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be there.¡± Lexi ran a little towards the side garden, heading to the Rose Garden where he had entrusted all the flower nts in it to his wife.


    ¡°Jessica.¡±


    ¡°Jessica.¡±


    Lexi called the wife as he walked in the flower garden. He looked around at all the new roses. Yeah, it must have been Jessica who nted it.


    ¡°I¡¯m here!¡±


    He saw Jessica waving her hand to the west of the flower garden. Lexi moved closer to the source of the voice.


    ¡°Did you nt everything?¡± Lexi looked at the hundreds of polybags around Jessica.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Jessica¡¯s lips cracked into a smile.


    ¡°Don¡¯t work too hard, I don¡¯t want you to be exhausted!¡±


    Lexi¡¯s hands stretched out, grabbing Jessica¡¯s fingers. He looked at Jessica¡¯s face. Her cheeks blushed from the sun. Sweat on the tip of her nose, making Jessica even more radiant. They looked like Edward and Be in the Twilight movies.


    ¡°Here!¡± Lexi rubbed his wife¡¯s cheek.


    ¡°What is it?¡± she asked. ¡®It¡¯s not lunch time yet because our maids haven¡¯t called us yet,¡¯ she thought.


    ¡°Let¡¯s have lunch together, after that I will take you to the vi!¡± he said. He looked at Jessica with a warm look. Since the incident that night, Lexi has always treated his wife very well.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Jessica was convinced. They both walked out of the flower garden.


    * * *


    ¡°Where are we going?¡± Jessica looked at Lexi who was sitting next to her. The man focused on driving his car to a special ce to eat that is close to one of the Ricardo family vis in Bogor.


    ¡°Soon we will arrive, you will definitely like it Jess!¡±said Lexi. He grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand and kissed the back of her hand. Don¡¯t copy! This scene can only be done by people who are already professionals.


    They arrived at a restaurant with a beautiful view and cool air. Confessing his love apanied by sunset views would definitely make it difficult for Jessica to refuse it.


    The car stopped in the parking area. Lexi went downstairs first, then opened the door for his wife. Then, holding Jessica¡¯s hand entered the restaurant to the seat he had reserved.


    They both sat face to face, enjoying the special dishes that had been served.


    ¡°You like it?¡± he asked. He never took his eyes off his wife¡¯s face.


    Jessica nodded, looking at Lexi and the sunset. ¡®They were both beautiful and I don¡¯t want to miss them.¡¯


    ¡°I like it too, I like this ce. I love eating here with you, I love seeing the sunset view from here, of course with you Jess!¡± he told. His hands moved nimbly, grasping the fingers of the beautiful woman sitting in front of him.


    Jessica¡¯s heart was beating. The faster, and the harder. It could be, people sitting around hear the sound of her heart pounding.


    ¡°Jess, I want to be your wife forever. Will you marry me and cancel our marriage contract?¡± Lexi looked deep into Jessica¡¯s both eyes.


    Jessica, who has been setting her heart so that it was not too easily fascinated by this man who was currently sitting before her. This time, in reverse.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lexi to be so sweet and romantic. ¡®Is this really Lexi Ricardo?¡¯ She still couldn¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°Will You Be My Wife Forever?¡± he asked again.


    She nodded, she agreed


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I will be your wife till we die!¡±


    Once again Lexi kissed the back of Jessica¡¯s hand. ¡°Thank you Jess!¡± he said.


    Jessica just smiled.


    Lexi¡¯s cell phone was buzzing. He got a call from Arsene.


    ¡°Wait, I have to pick that call!¡± Lexi showed the screen of hidcell phone which showed a photo of his secretary.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lexi stood up from her seat and moved away.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Lexi said as he brought his phone to his hearing.


    ¡°Hello, I have two pieces of news for you, sir,¡± Arsene replied. In the morning he went to several meetings with clients so that he did not have time to talk to Lexi.


    ¡°Tell me the bad news first!¡±


    ¡°Well, the bad news. Mr. Samuel, find out your marriage contract with Miss Jessica!¡±


    ¡°So, what is the second good news? Or just as bad?¡± Lexi was impatient.


    ¡°The second news is very good, I heard you were going alone with Miss Jessica, and you will confess your love. Does that mean, the marriage contract will turn into an actual marriage?¡±Arsene really hoped that¡¯s the case, because Mr. Samuel would be angry if he  lied.


    ¡°I just pretended to love Jessica!¡± Lexi answered.


    Click.


    The phone call just ended.


    * * *

 Chap 51

    jessica¡¯s sincerity


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you meant, yesterday?¡±Arsene asked as he took a sip of bitter coffee to relieve his sleepiness this afternoon. Last night he couldn¡¯t sleep well. Often woke up because he kept thinking about his boss¡¯s words.


    ¡°Which of my words?¡±Lexi asked me for the first time not to eat lunch at home, because Jessica was invited by her mom to attend a meal with her socialite gang.


    ¡°Is it true that you only pretend to love Miss Jessica?¡± he investigated. He hadn¡¯t yet told Kania about the n with Arvel which failedpletely because Lexi only pretended about his feelings for Jessica.


    ¡°Yes.¡±Lexi  said obviously.


    ¡°Sir, isn¡¯t that too much? You¡¯re just ying with Miss Jessica¡¯s feelings. What is your purpose?¡± He looked closely at his boss.


    ¡°My dad already knew about my contract marriage with Jessica. Anyway, even if I don¡¯t love Jessica I must have a baby. At least, I have to give grandchildren to my parents,¡± Lexi replied.


    ¡°Then?¡± Arsene asked while massaging his forehead then closed his eyes. He couldn¡¯t believe what Lexi was going to say.


    ¡°Yes, I want to give grandchildren to them, but my heart cannot be forced! I don¡¯t love Jessica! And this is the only way for me to have a baby,¡± Lexi said confidently.


    ¡°By lying to Miss Jessica and gave her false hope?¡± Arsene almost yelled. If not in a public ce, he might have yelled at his boss.


    Lexi nodded her head.


    ¡°You have sinned, Sir! Once you have sessfully got Ricardo Group¡¯s heir, you will just throw Miss Jessica away!¡¯ he shook his head resignedly. Lexi was already simr to a banana tree, having a heart but no heart.


    ¡°Who said I would dump Jessica! This is the only way I can always be with Jessica! With a child between us, it won¡¯t be that easy for Jessica to walk away from me even if the contract ends!¡± Lexi exined. He did not need to tell all his ns. It was clear that Arsene was on Jessica¡¯s side.


    ¡°It¡¯s absurd Sir, you don¡¯t love Miss Jessica but you want to live forever with her!¡± Arsene protested. The coffee he sipped tasted bitter more and more.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t love her!¡± Lexi reiterated his feelings for Jessica.


    ¡°How do you know if you don¡¯t love Miss Jessica? Mr. Lexi Ricardo!¡± Arsene emphasized his voice. Lexi felt jealous and unwilling for another man to approach Jessica, but he still imed that he was not in love with his wife.


    ¡°I told you, I just pretended to love her! I have to repeat it so many times for you to understand!¡± Lexi drank his espresso. ¡°Let¡¯s go back to the office!¡± he added.


    Arsene¡¯s face was wrinkled. He didn¡¯t know why Lexi couldn¡¯t be with Jessica. His heart would have been broken if Lexi had only pretended to love him.


    ***


    ¡°My Jessica, I¡¯m leaving for work right now! I¡¯m going to the project that you and Arvel went to yesterday,¡± Lexi said goodbye. He was standing right in front of the wife. He didn¡¯t think it would be so easy to get Jessica¡¯s heart.


    ¡°May Ie?¡± Jessica asked. Her arms wrapped around her husband¡¯s neck. ¡°I really want to be with you. ¡°All day long,¡± she said.


    These days Lexi always treated her like a princess. Naturally, if it was only a matter of a few days Jessica, who had never had any experience with the opposite sex, was brought to his knees with all the seduction from Lexi.


    ¡°Sure.¡± Even if it was just pretending. Jessica¡¯s two eyes always soothing and irresistible. Furthermore, if you rememberst night¡¯s incident, Jessica always carried out her duties as a wife very well.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll change my clothes now!¡±Jessica is happy. Honestly, when Lexi worked at his office, Jessica was always waiting for him toe back home. In fact, Jessica often sent messages about her longing for her husband.


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget to wear a long-sleeved top! Let me pick!¡± Lexi walked to the wardrobe.


    ¡°I can choose it myself,¡± Jessica stood in line. A trifle but it was something romantic.


    ¡°I¡¯ll do it!¡± Then, Lexi chose jeans and a rayon long-sleeved top that wasfortable to wear during the day for her wife.


    ¡°Honey, you go down first, I¡¯ll change,¡± Jessica said. She was embarrassed to be naked in front of her husband.


    ¡°No, I¡¯ll wait for you here!¡± he stayed. ¡°I¡¯ll change your clothes if I have to!¡± Lexi seduced Jessica. He sat on the edge of the bed and his wife stood right in front of him with both hands holding the clothes he had chosen.


    ¡°No, if you don¡¯t go, it could be a whole day in the room likest Sunday!¡± Jessica said. Lexi¡¯s gaze, that looked in her eyes. Jessica already knew by heart when both of her husband¡¯s fiery eyeballs stared at her body.


    ¡°No, I promise!¡± Lexi wrapped both hands around Jessica¡¯s waist. He hugged her, and smelled her scent. ¡°I¡¯m just going to take off your shirt and change it with the one I¡¯ve chosen!¡±


    Jessica nodded in agreement.


    ¡®Wait, I was pretending but why should I be happy when Jessica agreed to it! There must be something wrong with me!¡¯ Lexi immediately dismissed the absurd thoughts that tickled his head.


    Lexi¡¯s hand was outstretched. He started unraveling Jessica¡¯s pants slowly, he began to change into the jeans he had chosen earlier. Then, he began to take off the apparel.


    ¡°what do you see?¡± Jessica asked as Lexi stared at her chest area and did not immediately change her clothes.


    ¡°No, I just want to ¡®skip it¡¯ I prefer the night!¡± He said. Although he didn:t love Jessica, his wife¡¯s body has be his own opium for him.


    ¡°Why?¡±Jessica hook. She waspletely happy because of her innocence and had just fallen in love for the first time in her life. Jessica no longer cared that Lexi was the man who had robbed her of her honor. This man is also now her husband.


    Lexi did not answer. He put on apparel for Jessica, then ended the ritual of changing his wife¡¯s clothes bynding a kiss on the lips, long and deep. What a ritual that could make him work with passion all day.


    Then, they went downstairs with happy smiles adorning each other¡¯s faces.


    * * *


    Lexi sat behind the wheel while Jessica sat beside him. The car drove at medium speed towards the project site located in West Jakarta.


    Throughout the way to his project site, Jessica looked at Lexi more often than did busy with her phone or looking out the window car to observe the streets.


    In less than an hour they arrived at a fairlyrgend with a strategic location. The car stopped in the parking area next to the building.


    ¡°We have arrived.¡±


    Lexi got out of the car first. Then, he walked to open the car door for Jessica.


    Just one week from the first time, Jessica came. Not much change, Jessica observed a fairlyrge building. The visible skeleton of a high-rise building.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Jessica followed Lexi. She remembered Lexi¡¯s word to call him brother, and it was better not to say much. Their marital status was still a secret. Lexi was not convinced yet and has no intention of publishing it anytime soon.


    A well-dressed man approached Lexi and gave 2 yellow helmets. Earlier, Lexi had told them that they woulde along with her cousin.


    ¡°Please wear it, Lady! Safety First are the most important!¡±Mr. Kardi said friendly.


    ¡°Thank you sir.¡±


    Lexi asked a few questions to Mr. Kardi, who is the foreman of the project, while Jessica looked up to observe the newly half-finished building. When she came with Arvelst week, she did not have time to see or enter. However, now when she came with Lexi, she had the opportunity to observe closely. It was very challenging for her.


    ¡°Be careful Jess! Stay away!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Jessica, who was not far from Lexi, could only obey. ¡°I didn¡¯t go far,¡± she replied. Jessica looked up and continued to observe the worker who had just started his work.


    Then, her gaze was fixed on a fairlyrge wooden board, the board almost fell.


    ¡°Honey!¡± Jessica screamed, pushing Lexi¡¯s body away.


    Then.


    Lexi was pushed forward and fell, while arge wooden board fell on Jessica¡¯s back, rendering her unconscious.


    Mr. Kardi and several employees who saw immediately ran over. They got rid of the wooden board that fell on her. From the outside there were no significant injuries. However, Jessica remained unconscious.


    Lexi immediately got up. He ran to his wife. ¡°Jessica woke up,¡± Lexi patted her cheek and shook her wife¡¯s body. ¡°Jessica,¡± Lexi called over and over again, but his wife still didn¡¯t respond.


    ¡°Call an ambnce right now!¡± Lexi shouted, very worried.


    Mr. Kardi grabbed his phone and immediately called an ambnce.


    ¡°Jessica my dear wake up, Jessica!¡±Lexi kept patting Jessica on the cheek, he didn¡¯t want anything bad to happen to her.


    However, Jessica didn¡¯t react at all.


    ¡°Sir, an ambnce is on its way here, probably 15 minutes before it arrives!¡± Mr. Kardi said to pay attention to Jessica¡¯s condition.


    Jessica was still unconscious. Lexi immediately took her to the car. ¡°Mr. Kardi, please take the car, Take Me and Jessica to the hospital, right now!¡± he said.


    ¡°Yes Sir.¡±


    Mr. Kardi hurried over, sitting behind the wheel while Jessica, who was currently on Lexi¡¯sp, sat in the back seat.


    Lexi¡¯s worried face was clear. He kept calling his wife¡¯s name. He hoped Jessica wasn¡¯t hurt.


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    I owe you my life


    Lexi sat in front of the ER and he did not know what was going on inside. A doctor was treating Jessica. He could only hope that all will be well.


    ¡°Boss, I will return to the project!¡± Mr. Kardi¡¯s permission, he must supervise his workers.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±Lexi replied briefly. Without looking at the sound source. Then Lexi came back to wait.


    In less than thirty minutes a doctor came out of the ER. ¡°How is Jessica?¡± Lexi asked with a serious face.


    ¡°We just finished stitching the torn wound in the patient¡¯s back area,¡± the doctor replied.


    ¡°Are there any serious injuries?¡± he asked again.


    ¡°The patient has a slight injury on the right side of the back, and theceration may be due to a sharp object that scratches his back, there are no serious injuries but to be more sure we will do X-rays and CT scans after the patient is conscious!¡± the doctor said obviously.


    ¡°Is Jessica unconscious?¡± A worried expression was still implied on his face. Yes, Jessica was hurt saving him. How can the wife he has always used so far be a hero who was willing to sacrifice her life to save him.


    ¡°Still under the dope, ording to your orders, the nurses are moving her to the treatment room!¡±


    ¡°Thank you Doc!¡±


    * * *


    Lexi stepped towards Jessica¡¯s treatment room, VIP room on the third floor. He didn¡¯t immediately walk into the room. He was standing in front of the door, looking through the ss door.


    ¡°Jessica,¡± he whispered.


    Lexi¡¯s hand reached out to open the door. Jessica was lying on her back. Then, he stepped up and sat down near the bed.


    ¡°Jessica,¡± Lexi softly grabbed the fingers of his wife¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Whose blood? Honey, are you hurt?¡± Jessica asked, noticing that her husband¡¯s shirt on his chest was stained with blood.


    ¡°You¡¯vee to your senses?¡±Lexi approached andnded a kiss on her forehead.


    ¡°Did you hurt?¡±asked Jessica. ¡°Did I push you too hard?¡± Jessica scooped up Lexi¡¯s face with both hands.


    ¡°Stupid! Why did you save me! Look, now you¡¯re hurt and almost driving me crazy!¡±Lexi closed her eyes. This time, he really felt like he was regretful. ¡°Don¡¯t think about me, your back is injured,


    because of me! Next time don¡¯t ever do that anymore,¡± Lexi said with her eyes closed. Every time he looked into his wife¡¯s eyes, he felt a deep sense of guilt.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine! When I was a child I fell from a mango tree behind the orphanage, I couldn¡¯t walk for two weeks, now I¡¯m fine!¡± Her lips were smiling.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ¡°How can you still smile at a time like this Jessica! I just don¡¯t dare to call mom because she would be shocked if she saw how you are now,¡± Lexiined.


    ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re okay, honey!¡±Jessica said.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to save me!¡± Lexi looked down, unable to look at Jessica. He couldn¡¯t imagine if he just pretended to love her.


    ¡°Then, I just silently watched the board fall over your head? I love you!¡±said Jessica. ¡°Look at me,¡± she asked, realizing that her husband was avoiding looking into her eyes.


    Lexi nodded his head. The two stared at each other.


    ¡°Don¡¯t feel guilty, I did it because I love you, and I love you! It¡¯s just a little wound and I¡¯m gonna get better soon!¡±Jessica said with a convincing face.


    ¡°Do you really love me Jess?¡± He asked. After missing histe wife, in addition to suffering from sexual aversion disorder, Lexi also couldn¡¯t easily trust others, especially in love, and Jessica, a young girl, 18 years old. He was not sure if he would give his heart and love to her.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m not sure if this is love or affection, but I always want to be with you! My dear husband, after all you are the first man who kissed me, you are also the first man who slept with me, you are also the man who is willing to be my husband! What¡¯s wrong, I forgive and forget those bad memories! Now I¡¯m learning to love you!¡± She said obviously. Jessica took Lexi¡¯s hand and kissed her multiple times.


    ¡°Why is it so easy for you to fall in love!¡± Tightness filled his chest, he really did not deserve Jessica¡¯s great love and sacrifice. It was really notparable to him who just wants to take advantage of the girl, to take as much advantage as possible and rece it with money. He felt so evil.


    ¡°Probably because before that I had never been close to any man,¡± her answer was honest.


    ¡°What about Beryl?¡±


    ¡°Until now he was just a friend!¡±


    ¡°I believe.¡± Lexi could see the honesty in the glow of his wife¡¯s eyes.


    The door suddenly opened. Mrs. Anna walked in closer to Jessica.


    ¡°What happened?¡±Mrs. Anna asked as she looked at Jessica and Lexi alternately. ¡°I almost fainted, hearing that Jessica was hit by a board,¡± she revealed.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay Mom, I¡¯m just a little hurt!¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault Mom, Jessica already saved me!¡±Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand again, he felt so guilty.


    Lexi followed her mother out of Jessica¡¯s room.


    ¡°Why Did Jessica get hurt? How about you? What if she¡¯s pregnant with your child?¡± She asked.


    ¡°It was Jessica who jumped up and pushed me Mom, about the fallen board I didn¡¯t know.¡±


    ¡°You should have kept Jessica from having this happen!¡± Mrs. Anna shook her head, she was disappointed. Then she went back to Jessica¡¯s room.


    * * *


    After his work, Arsene came to see Jessica¡¯s condition. He arrived at her room and Lexi was looking after Jessica who was still fast asleep.


    ¡°Where is Mrs. Anna?¡± He asked. Mrs. Anna told Arsene toe and advise Lexi.


    ¡°Mom is home, we¡¯re just chatting outside!¡± he didn¡¯t want to wake up Jessica.


    Arsene came out of the room. The two men sat in a chair that was right in front of the door of the room.


    ¡°Boss, Miss Jessica is already willing to sacrifice her life, for your sake, Are you still going to pretend to love her?¡± Arsene was. It¡¯s really unfair isn¡¯t it? Jessica almost sacrificed her life just for the sake of a man who pretended to love her.


    Lexi was silent. He couldn¡¯t answer.


    ¡°Even if this is just a contractual marriage and Miss Jessica has already agreed to it, it is still not worth the amount of money you will give Sir!¡± Arsene added. If it wasn¡¯t for her, who would have fought for Jessica¡¯s rights.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ask that now, I still doubt my own feelings! You¡¯re right, I owe him my life,¡± Lexi answered. Here he was indeed very guilty.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think too long! I¡¯m afraid Miss Jessica will find out about your act, Sir!¡± Arsene told. He must have told that.


    ¡°Jessica wouldn¡¯t know if it wasn¡¯t you who told her!¡± Lexi used and stared intently at the secretary.


    ¡°If you still continue like this I will tell Miss Jessica! This is not my desire, but my wife¡¯s!¡± He said.


    ¡°Stop it, you¡¯re just my secretary!¡±


    ¡°I have often defended you sir!¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Shut up, don¡¯t do anything! I¡¯ll take care of it!¡±


    Arsene was silent, in his heart he felt very upset.


    ¡°I¡¯ll keep asking you this, Sir! Hope you get an answer soon!¡± his insistenced.


    * * *

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    Chapter 53 en


    A little care


    These three days, Lexi always looked after Jessica in the hospital. He panied her to sleep, feed her food, helped her take medicine, and obeyed all Jessica¡¯s wishes. The only thing Lexi didn¡¯t do was petrify Jessica into taking a shower and changing her clothes. The activity was carried out by the nurses and assisted by their maids. This time Lexi just finished calling Arsene and went back to wait for Jessica.


    The door to the treatment room was opened. The maid walked out and approached his master. ¡°Sir, Miss Jessica is done, you cane in now! I¡¯ll be home soon!¡± she smiled and felt happy with Lexi¡¯s attitude that has been so considerate with Jessicately.


    ¡°Mom, are youing this afternoon?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, Sir. Is there anything I can help you with?¡± the maid answered, she was still standing in front of Lexi, waiting for orders from this man.


    ¡°If I can I want the maid or mom thus afternoone to the hospital to bring rice cake and satay, those are Jessica¡¯s favorite, it might be she was bored with the hospital menu,¡± Lexi ordered.


    ¡°Okay, Sir!¡± the maid smiled back. Lexi¡¯s attitude was now much different from that time, the time he brought Jessica to the vi for the first time. ¡°Anything else?¡± she offered.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°Please prepare a room in first floor, maybe the doctor will let Jessica go home this afternoon, hopefully!¡± he asked.


    ¡°Okay, Sir, I will prepare a room downstairs, how about the room Miss Jessica used to upy the room close to the back garden?¡± she rmended the room, because Jessica had stayed there, especially the room near the back garden are thergest rooms on the first floor.


    ¡°Good!¡±


    ¡°Well, I am going home now!¡±


    Lexi nodded his head then went into Jessica¡¯s room. He sat on the couch next to Jessica.


    ¡°You want to eat now?¡± Lexi looked at Jessica¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°No I just ate the bread that the maid brought, and I also just took medicine! So full!¡± Jessica patted her stomach .


    ¡°Then you should sleep now!¡± Lexi said, rubbing his wife¡¯s cheek.


    ¡°Who said I didn¡¯t sleepst night,¡± she protested.


    ¡°Jessica, you did sleepst night, but I know you woke up at one in the morning and didn¡¯t sleep anymore! I know you¡¯re looking at me asleep on the couch. Isn¡¯t that so?¡± Lexi teased her with a smile cracking on his lips.


    ¡°No, you made up that story by yourself!¡±Jessica nodded her head.


    ¡°Just confess!¡± Lexi grabbed the book that was in Jessica¡¯s hand.


    ¡°No I didn¡¯t!¡±Jessica blushed. She believed thatst night Lexi only pretended to be asleep because hhe knew what she was doingst night.


    Lexi did not answer. He looked at Jessica deeply. Began to feel something blooming in his heart. Maybe he¡¯s in love with Jessica. It was true what Arsene said, he did not skimp anymore, because in fact, now he began to like and love the girl. With honesty and attitude as it was, Jessica was able to make him return to believe in dropping his heart on a woman.


    ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that,¡± Jessica said still blushing.


    Lexi did not blink and began to read a storybook to her wife.


    Jessica yawned not because the voice or the content of the story that Lexi read was boring. However, it because the drug she had just taken.


    Like a luby, Lexi¡¯s voice was able to put Jessica to sleep. Then Lexi closed the book he had just read. After that he went back to look after Jessica who was asleep.


    Lexi¡¯s phone rang, there was a phone call from Kania, a cousin and wife of his secretary.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Lexi said as she walked away. He chose to stand near the ss so as not to disturb Jessica who was fast asleep.


    ¡°Can we meet? I have something to ask you!¡± Kania asked.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just say right now, I¡¯m busy and can¡¯t meet just anyone!¡± Lexi said strictly, he¡¯s not ready to meet Kania, avoiding a meeting with his cousin who would definitely me him because he had been pretending to lie to Jessica.


    ¡°No, we have to meet!¡± she insisted.


    ¡°I said I can¡¯t!¡± Lexi rejected. ¡°Tell Arsene said it! I will work tomorrow!¡±


    ¡°Well tomorrow I¡¯ll see you at office,¡± she just ended the phone call.


    * * *


    In the afternoon, doctor Edo entered Jessica¡¯s treatment room to check the condition of his patient.


    ¡°How is Jessica?¡± Lexi asked as he approached the white-robed man.


    ¡°The patient¡¯s condition has well good, the results of X-rays and CT scans are also good, no serious injuries. Only the stitches on the back have not dried up,¡± the doctor replied, looking at the patient¡¯s health record.


    ¡°So can Jessicae home today?¡±ask Lexi again. Three days and three nights in the hospital was ufortable. If today Jessica¡¯s condition has good she would immediately take her home and tell Dr. Sham to take care of her.


    ¡°Sure,¡± the doctor replied.


    ¡°Okay, thank you!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re wee!¡± The white-robed man came out of Jessica¡¯s treatment room.


    Lexi turned around, looking at Jessica who was breathing a sigh of relief, they was d that Jessica to be allowed home.


    ¡°We¡¯re going home, Jess! How¡¯s your back, how¡¯s the stitches?¡± Lexi needed to know how Jessica felt. She didn¡¯t want to be in pain when she got home. My mother would be furious. Until just this second, Mrs. Anna ignored him because she saw Jessica was injured.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, as long as I don¡¯t sleep on my back, everything is safe!¡±Jessica said.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go home today!¡±


    Jessica nodded her head.


    Thirty minutester, after Arsene finished administering Jessica¡¯s treatment. He approached Lexi and Jessica, all three walking towards the hospital parking area.


    Lexi protectively guarded Jessica, always carrying even the fingers of her wife¡¯s hand in her hand.


    Arsene sat behind the wheel, while Lexi and Jessica were in the back seat.


    ¡°Sir, we¡¯re leaving now, please buckle up!¡± Arsene said.


    Lexi fastened the seat belt for the wife slowly then for himself. ¡°Leave now,¡± he said. He was asionally looking at Arsene hoping that the man did not say much and did not intend to reveal his pretending to Jessica until any time.


    The car started moving away from the hospital parking area. Arsene drove his car at medium speed. ¡°Sir, I have something to say!¡± Arsene started the conversation.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, if we discuss work issues in the office!¡± Before seeing Jessica heal, his guilt would not diminish. He just wanted to focus on Jessica. There was no need to discuss work issues when you were not in the office, during working hours.


    ¡°It¡¯s not about work, it¡¯s about the Kim Foundation and Kim Cooperation who suddenly want to see you in person, and they are willing to give in for the city park construction project! Even before I contacted them personally! Isn¡¯t that so strange?¡± At first nce he saw the reflection of the boss¡¯s face in the rearview mirror. ording to him, this was not a matter of work, there must be something important why the owner of argepany at the Asian level wanted to meet the heir of Ricardo Group personally.


    Lexi licked her lips. This is exactly what Arsene said is very strange! ¡°Maybe they¡¯ll work together?¡± Lexi asked. It was like an impossible thing because two years ago, Kim Coorporatian and Kim Foundation clearly rejected the offer to cooperate.


    ¡°No sir, they just want to see you in person!¡± he answered obviously.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t they say their purpose?¡± Lexi looked at Jessica, who had her ears set on hearing the conversation between himself and Arsene.


    ¡°No, they¡¯re just urging that you schedule a meeting immediately! Are you ready to meet them?¡±


    ¡°Sure, I want to meet them, I wonder what their purpose is to meet me!¡± The old man who owns Kim Corporation and Kim Foundation couldn¡¯t change his mind and wanted to cooperate.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll schedule a meeting with them next week!¡±Arsene said. ¡°Miss you all right?¡± He asked, watching Jessica, who had been silent for a while.


    ¡°He, I¡¯m fine, Secretary Arsene.¡±


    The main gate of the Ricardo family residence opened, the car went inside and stops in the parking area. ¡°Don¡¯t go home yet! Let¡¯s talk for a minute!¡± Lexi worried about Arsene¡¯s threat yesterday.


    ¡°Yes Sir!¡±


    Lexi got out of the car, then held Jessica in her arms, brought her into the house. Arsene watched from a distance. He could feel there was a change in Lexi like his boss was really in love with Jessica.


    Less than fifteen minutes. Lexi went out onto the porch, finding Arsene still waiting for her.


    ¡°It¡¯s about Jessica!¡± Lexi started the conversation.


    ¡°Yes sir, what¡¯s wrong with her?¡±


    ¡°Please don¡¯t say anything with Kania, just calm down about our conversation yesterday!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°No, Sir! I didn¡¯t say anything!¡±


    ¡°You are right! I¡¯m starting to fall for Jessica! From this moment on I will try to make her happy and make herfortable when she is near me,¡± he said. Lexi admitted his feelings.


    Arsene smiled silently. It¡¯s also funny to see Lexi who has been so strongly rejecting and denying his feelings. Now he admited it. ¡°Really? This is not a fake? You¡¯re not lying to me, Are you?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m honest!¡±


    ¡°You are wrong, Sir!¡±he eximed, shaking his head with a smile.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Tell everything to miss Jessica not me!¡±


    Arsene smiled again.


    ¡°Ah, yes you are right!¡±


    ¡°Yes Sir! Is that all? I¡¯m leaving now!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Lexi nodded her head! Then, he went into the house. He wanted to go see Jessica.


    * * *

 Chap 54

    Chapter 54 en


    Good news


    In the evening, Lexi was taking a shower, cleaning himself. The maids took an early break after preparing his dinner. Jessica left the room. In front of the side of the room there was a fairly spacious back garden. There is a swimming pool alsofortable seating.


    Jessica came out of the room to find Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna still sitting there. Talk about something important about Lexi. Jessica, who originally wanted to chit chat with them, but she didn¡¯t do that cause they mentioned her name in the discussion.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s it, Lexi and Jessica have already lied to us! They¡¯re both just married contracts!¡± Mr. Samuel, who could not hide the secret alone, said to his wife.


    ¡°What? Please be more specific, I don¡¯t understand!¡± Mrs. Anna massaged her forehead, feeling dizzy.


    ¡°So they only had a contract marriage for two years! After that Lexi will give Jessica some money. They both agreed! They¡¯re lying to us!¡± Mr. Samuel told.


    Jessica, who heard Mr. Samuel¡¯s words tried not to make a sound. She didn¡¯t want to listen, but she wanted to know their reaction.


    ¡°What does it mean that Jessica is not willing to have children, what does it mean that we will never get grandchildren?! What does that mean¨C, ¡± Mrs. Anna stopped what she said. She looked resignedly at her husband. ¡°It must be because of Lexi!¡± She said. It was sure enough an innocent girl like Jessica never had such crazy ideas.


    ¡°We will still have grandchildren Mom. We just need to make them open up to each other with their feelings! Arsene saif Jessica already likes Lexi, after all, if Jessica thinks she can¡¯t possibly be willing to save Lexi if she doesn¡¯t have feelings for our son, Mom. And again, during Jessica in the hospital Lexi also looks very attentive! Three days and three nights he was always faithful with Jessica waiting and apanying her in the hospital, so we don¡¯t have to worry about it!¡± Mr. Samuel saw the concern on the face of his wife. His wife was worried.


    Hearing the words of Mr. Samuel, Jessica could breathe a sigh of relief. Before she was caught, she returned to his room and was about to leave the room at dinner.


    ¡°So what should we do?!¡± Mrs  Anna was still worried.


    ¡°Only one way Mom! Just ask them directly! After this I will ask them!¡±Mr. Samuel gathered his intentions, enough for all this time just guessing without asking directly to Lexi or Jessica.


    ¡°I will ask them too!¡± Mrs. Anna stared confidently at the pool water. This time she will make calctions on Jessica and Lexi, if necessary she will n a honeymoon for them! The mission to get grandchildren this year must be aplished!


    ¡°Okay, dear!¡±


    Mrs. Anna nodded her head and will soon ask Lexi and Jessica to have dinner together and ask them about the contract marriage.


    * * *


    ¡°Honey!¡±Jessica, who had just entered the room, was surprised to see Lexi wearing only a towel around his waist. He closed his eyes with his two hands.


    ¡°Where are you from? Who let you get out of bed? Just got back from the hospital you¡¯ve dared toe here and there and not obey my request!¡± Lexi walked over and held Jessica.


    ¡°Akkk!¡± she shouted.


    ¡°Shhhhh shut up,ter everyone in this house will think that I have done something to you!¡± He whispered. Heid Jessica¡¯s body on the bed slowly.


    Through the slit of her finger Jessica peered at Lexi who was currently lying beside her. ¡°No need to peek! Just look if you want! I didn¡¯t say,¡± Lexi shook Jessica¡¯s hand.


    ¡°No!¡±Jessica closed her eyes. She missed the touch of her husband. During her illness and being in the treatment room, Lexi never slept by hugging her all night like he did before her illness.


    Lexi breathed in the listener¡¯s senses of his wife, actually teasing her.


    ¡°Honey,¡± Jessica whispered. ¡°Change your clothes, we¡¯ll have dinner in a minute. Mom and dad are waiting!¡± She told. She slowly pushed Lexi¡¯s body away.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not going to change! I¡¯d rather sleep with you than have dinner,¡± he said. ¡°Muuh.¡± A short kissnded on Jessica¡¯s lips.


    ¡°Honey, change her clothes! Soon, Mom will ask us to eat together! Mom and dad already know our marriage contract,e on baby!¡± She persuaded.


    ¡°Listen, I don¡¯t care about the contract, aren¡¯t you ready to be my wife forever Jessica?¡± Lexi grabbed his wife by the waist and had no intention of letting go.


    Silence. Lexi¡¯s words managed to make Jessica wonder.


    ¡°Jessica, want you ready to be the mother of my children?¡± Lexi asked with a look of eyes staring intently at the wife. ¡°Let¡¯s forget the memories of our past. Let¡¯s end our contractual marriage, from this moment we really be a real couple, love each other, share our joys and sorrows until death. Want you?¡± Lexi was waiting for the wife¡¯s answer. His wife still fixated on hearing a confession of love from him.


    ¡°Yes, I want to!¡±Jessica nodded as she smiled at her husband.


    Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s chin cupping both hands on her cheeks. He kissed his wife¡¯s lips deeply.


    Overflowing all his guilt over the years for always having bad intentions and taking as much advantage of his wife as possible.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    There was a knock on the door that surprised both of them. Both Jessica and Lexi immediately stopped their kiss.


    ¡°Lexi, Jessica let¡¯s have dinner! Daddy is waiting for you!¡± From outside the room came there were a voice of Mrs. Anna.


    ¡°Yes, Mok!¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°Okay!¡± his mother¡¯s painting.


    ¡°Yes Mom, we will be there soon!¡±Jessica shouted half-heartedly. ¡°My husband will change clothes soon and we will have dinner with dad and mom!¡± Jessica asked to unravel both of Lexi¡¯s hands.


    ¡°No! I don¡¯t want dinner, I want to stay here! Sleep and be alone with you!¡± Lexi replied with a seductive smile on his lips. It¡¯s not like Lexi in normal days. He closed the door and hugged his wife.


    ¡°Mom and dad are waiting for us for dinner! Let¡¯s put on the clothes I prepared!¡± He was persuading.


    Jessica tried to unravel the hands of her husband who so tightly hugged her. ¡°Wear your clothes!¡¯


    ¡°You will do it to me, right?¡± Lexi teased.


    ¡°Honey!¡± Jessica grumbled. Her eyelids widened.


    ¡°No kidding, I know your back still hurts!¡± he said.


    Muach. A brief kissnds on Jessica¡¯s lips before Lexi got out of his bed.


    ¡°I¡¯m changing clothes now.¡± Lexi stepped foot into the closet and took the clothes that Jessica had prepared home.


    In less than two minutes, he had changed his clothes. Jessica stood up from her seat getting ready to leave the room. ¡°Mom and dad have been waiting a long time!¡±


    ¡°Wait!¡± he stopped her with a smile that couldn¡¯t be interpreted.


    ¡°What else?¡± the wife turned around with a questioning look.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°If you go out with messy hair like this, they will think we just- emm-,¡± Lexi did not continue his words.


    Jessica walked slowly towards her dressing table, then peered in front of the ss. She paid attention to the reflection of herself reflected in the mirror. Although her hair was tied back, her front hair was very messy. ¡°Oh my god!¡± He immediately grabbed ab that was immediately stopped by Lexi.


    ¡°Let me do it!¡± Lexi said. He slowly pulled out his wife¡¯s hair. Hebed it, then tied it back. ¡°From now on let me do it for you,¡± he whispered.


    Jessica just smiled. Everything Lexi did was so beautiful. She nodded slowly. Then they left the room together.


    Arriving at the dining room, Jessica and Lexi sat next to each other with happy expressions on their faces.


    ¡°Jessica, How Are you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s getting better, mom!¡± she answered.


    ¡°Then let¡¯s eat first, after eating there are some things that mom and dad want to ask!¡± Mr. Samuel added. He was looking at Lexi and Jessica.


    Jessica nodded slowly, while Lexi looked more indifferent. ¡°Here!¡± Lexi took rice and chicken satay which is Jessica¡¯s favorite food.


    ¡°Next time, let me take it myself!¡±Jessica felt awkward because Lexi has been paying too much attention to her.


    ¡°I¡¯m doing this because you¡¯re sick! If it¡¯s healed I won¡¯t do it!¡± Her husband told. Lexi took rice and oxtail soup for his dinner.


    Mrs. Anna finished her dinner. She was the first to finish the rice on his te, absolutely tasteless. She sat there, watching Jessica and Lexi. She guessed whether the intimate scene they show was real, or just a y that was shown.


    ¡°So, is it true that I heard that you are only married by contract and after two years you will get divorced?¡± Mr. Samuel asked, looking at Lexi with an angry and disappointed expression.


    Lexi and Jessica looked at each other.


    ¡°Do not be silent! Let¡¯s Answer! Lexi you can exin it right! We feel cheated by you two!¡± Mr. Samuel growled.


    ¡°Well Dad, Mom, Before I exin everything, you need to know that this is my fault because everything was my idea. Here, Jessica is just following my order!¡± Lexi said before exining the rtionship with Jessica.


    ¡°So, my guess was right! You must be like that!¡± his mom was so mad.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll exin, so it¡¯s true what daddy said, Jessica and I only wanted to get married on a two-year contract. However, as time went on, Jessica and I fell in love with each other Mom! So it¡¯s the same that we don¡¯t lie to you because from now on Jessica and I have agreed to end our contractual marriage and will live a marriage rtionship as it should! I hope mom and dad understand and don¡¯t mind this!¡±he exined.


    ¡°Is that right Jessica?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She couldn¡¯t believe it until Jessica would say that.


    ¡°Yes Mom, what my husband said is true!¡± she imed.


    ¡°Then what about mom¡¯s grandchildren, when will you give grandchildren to us!¡± Mrs. Anna said. He lost his patience because he was always exercising his patience.


    ¡°Immediately, Mom! From now on I will not use the safety thing again while sleeping with Jessica!¡± Lexi said serious words.


    They looked at each other. They hope that soon their desire to have grandchildren wille true.


    ¡°Take it easy, after Jessica recovers we will work hard to immediately give grandchildren to you!¡± Lexi said, he was immediately followed byughter by Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna.


    Jessica looked down in embarrassment.


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    Chapter 55 en


    Cassandra?


    The atmosphere of the room was very supportive. There was a faint gurgling sound of a fountain from the back garden. The chatter in the dining room also carried over. This time Jessica entered the room first followed by Lexi who walked behind her.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Lexi stood as he closed the door, not forgetting to lock it. His eyes were always on Jessica. His wife graciously stepped closer to the bed and sat there.


    Jessica looked back into Lexi¡¯s eyes. She was smiling seductively at him.


    ¡°Do I need to wear the red nightgown you bought me?¡±Jessica asked as she straightened her body to tease her husband.


    Lexi was still silent, he swallowed without saying a word, watching Jessica sit and breathe was just in tempting. Moreover, staring at the wife who wore lingerie! It could be that tonight the two of them would not sleep!


    Lexi¡¯s step was getting wider. He sat next to Jessica. They look at each other. He threw in codes that only they know.


    ¡°Are you teasing me, Jess?¡± Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s lips and touched with her forefinger.


    ¡°Why do I need to tease you? Without teasing, you ¡± Jessica said. She was still staring at Lexi not intending to initiate it first. No!


    Lexi¡¯s hands moved quickly to grab Jessica¡¯s body and kissed her slowly, deeply, and wet. Now, Jessica could not be silent and chose to kiss back the husband¡¯s kiss, with more excitement.


    Suddenly, Jessica under Lexi¡¯s body.


    ¡°Aaaaa!¡± Jessica¡¯s voice that surprised Lexi.


    ¡°Why?¡± Lexi looked at Jessica with a wondering look.


    ¡°My back hurts!¡±Jessica sighed in pain as she pushed Lexi away.


    Without waiting long, Lexi, who did not want Jessica in pain, immediately moved his body. He looked at Jessica, who was still in pain.


    ¡°Does it hurt so much?¡± Lexi couldn¡¯t bear to see Jessica.


    Jessica nodded slowly. ¡°Sorry, it looks like we can¡¯t do it now! My back really hurts!¡±Jessica lowered her head.


    ¡°Yes, tonight we will not do it!¡±Lexi replied, looking at his pants that felt tight. Jessica¡¯s eyes followed her husband¡¯s. She felt guilty but still couldn¡¯t do it tonight.


    Jessica swallowed with guilt.


    ¡°Some stand tight but not justice!¡± He said. ¡°Let¡¯s just sleep! Tomorrow I have to leave for work and will schedule a press conference to announce our wedding!¡± he was lying down with his back beside Jessica.


    ¡°Are you angry?¡±Jessica asked, taking Lexi¡¯s hand.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not angry! I¡¯m trying to understand and make youfortable Jess! Don¡¯t touch me or I can¡¯t hold it anymore!¡± Lexi threatened and wouldn¡¯t look at Jessica¡¯s face. It was still hard, really hard.


    * * *


    That afternoon Jessica, who was bored waiting for Chelsea¡¯s arrival, decided to go to the flower garden next to the House. She left the room and looked for Mrs. Anna first, to ask permission.


    ¡°Mom, ¡± Jessica as she walked up to her mother-inw who was busy with fashion magazines in the family room.


    ¡°Yes, my dear, what is it?¡± her mother-inw asked, looking up at the source of the sound. Jessica¡¯s shy face turned towards her.


    ¡°Later when Chelseaes to say I¡¯m in the garden, I miss my roses,¡± she said politely. All day just in the room without doing anything, really made Jessica dead lice.


    ¡°No Jess, you¡¯re still sick. I won¡¯t let you see those roses. You should take a rest and let the maid take care of it. Just sit with me here. Here¡¯s what you should wear!¡± Mrs. Anna didn¡¯t want to leave the house.


    ¡°Yes, Mom,¡± she approached.


    ¡°No rejection, it was Lexi who asked mama to take care of you and not let you out of the house! Come on, just this time,ter when you are healed you can spend the day in the flower garden!¡± She asked Jessica to sit next to her.


    ¡°Soon Casandra will alsoe here, I will no longer lie to her. Mom wants to tell her about Lexi marrying you so that she doesn¡¯t have hopes anymore for Lexi!¡±she said. Hiding something is exhausting, what¡¯s more hiding Lexi and Jessica¡¯s marriage rtionship in front of other women who hope to be Lexi¡¯s wife.


    ¡± But Mom, ¡± Jessica bit her lip. She was afraid of the model¡¯s reaction after telling what really happened.


    ¡°Why? Wouldn¡¯t it be better Jess? anyway before the end of the month Lexi will announce and introduce you as her wife,¡± she exined.


    ¡°I¡¯m just not ready Mom, I¡¯m afraid Cassandra will be angry with me!¡±Jessica recalled a bad memory of thest time to the woman.


    ¡°No, you are innocent. You don¡¯t have to be afraid, after all what difference does Cassandra know today or Cassandra knowster. After all, in reality you are Lexi¡¯s wife. You are also a daughter-inw of the Ricardo family.¡± This woman took off the hair that felt on Jessica¡¯s eyebrows with great affection. She loved her daughter-inw so much.


    Jessica did not respond, her gaze was fixed on the maid who was walking towards her. ¡°Miss Jessica, your friend has arrived. She is waiting for you!¡± she said politely.


    ¡°Let Chelsea in!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Miss.¡± The maid approached Chelsea and asked her toe inside to the living room.


    Chelsea was excited to meet Jessica. They both hugged for a long time, because they missed each other. It was not for nothing that Chelsea met Jessica this time. There was something important she wanted to say.


    ¡°How are you, Jess? I¡¯m sorry I didn¡¯te to see you! Mr. Lexi does not allow anyone into your room except only his family,¡± Chelsea said. She had been to the hospital several times, but always nothing because she could not see Jessica at all.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Chelsea, I didn¡¯t know you were in hospital.¡±Jessica said sorry.


    ¡°It¡¯s all right,¡± Chelsea said. ¡°I have something to say Jess, Miss Grace can¡¯te here, she told me to say something,¡± Chelsea told with a serious expression.


    ¡°What?¡±Jessica was curious and couldn¡¯t wait to hear from her best friend. ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°These days, someone was looking for you at the orphanage-,¡±


    ¡°Is that a member of my family?¡±Jessica was impatient.


    ¡°Mrs. Grace doesn¡¯t know if it¡¯s your family or not, it¡¯s just that they are looking for a child who twelve years ago was ced in the kasih bunda orphanage.¡±Chelsea could sense that Jessica was looking forward to meeting her parents.


    ¡°Can I meet them?¡± Jessica asked. She must be careful not to be afraid if Mrs. Anna, Mr. Samuel, or Lexi do not allow her to see anyone who may be a member of his family.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, but Mrs. Grace told them you were married to Ricardo¡¯s family. It could be that you will meet the person who is looking for you Jess, it¡¯s just that I told you not to expect too much!¡± Chelsea gave advice.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m just happy Chelsea, it¡¯s the first time anyone¡¯s looking for me, are they my mom and dad?¡± She asked.


    Chelsea did not answer, Someone came into the house and startled them.


    * * *


    Lexi had not finished checking and signing the files that were piled up on her desk. Every now and then he looked at the watch on his wrist. He wanted to go home, and have lunch with his beloved wife.


    ¡°Is there a problem, Sir?¡± Arsene asked. Lexi ws not focused on his work.


    ¡°Nothing, I just don¡¯t want to miss my lunch with Jessica!¡± Lexi said without diminishing his focus on the file he was holding.


    ¡°Does anyone want lunch?¡± Cassandra asked who suddenly appeared in Lexi¡¯s office room.


    Lexi was surprised by Cassandra¡¯s sudden arrival. He turned to Arsene and hoped to get an exnation for the presence of uninvited guests.


    However, Arsene only shrugged his shoulders cause he didn¡¯t know.


    ¡°I brought lunch for my future fiance and his secretary!¡± Cassandra stepped into the room.


    ¡°Fiance?¡±Lexi and Arsene looked at each other with wondering expressions.


    ¡°Yes, tonight my mother will release our engagement ns, Cassandra will be the wife of the heir to the Ricardo Group,¡± she said aloud with smile on her face.


    Lexi swallowed hard. How could Cassandrae suddenly with such bad news.


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    Only a reason


    Cassandra continued to follow Lexi¡¯s steps, not caring about the employees looking in their direction. ¡°Where Are we going?¡± She asked, but Lexi did not answer and only hinted to Cassandra to follow him.


    Lexi forced Cassandra to get into her car.


    ¡°Where Are we going?¡±Cassandra asked.


    ¡°I want to go home! I want to have lunch at home!¡±Lexi replied as he turned the key to start the car engine.


    ¡°Then, this!¡±Cassandra showed a paper bag containing lunch for Lexi.


    Lexi took a quick nce and refocused on driving his car engine.


    ¡°Who asked you to announce our engagement?¡± He asked. It really didn¡¯t matter if some of the cooperation between Ricardo Group and Cassandra¡¯s family-owned Fashion business ended. However, he did not want to spoil the cooperative rtionship that has been established so far. Especially the friendship of Mistress Anna with Cassandra¡¯s parents.


    ¡°I am! I like you, I want you to be my husband Lexi! I hope you¡¯re not trying to postpone or cancel it!¡± Cassandra exined.


    ¡°Are you serious about what you¡¯re saying? You shouldn¡¯t have acted that recklessly Cassandra! I¡¯m married, do you know that?¡± Lexi deliberately wanted to make Cassandra give up. Yes, knowing that he married Jessica was very sure Cassandra would undo her intentions. In fact, he didn¡¯t want to marry Cassandra.


    ¡°I know, I know you¡¯re married to Jessica. I already know your marriage contract and I also know that you don¡¯t like Jessica! Why don¡¯t you just end the wedding? I will ept and start over with you! How would you like it? Lexi don¡¯t let me be shameless by begging like this! I¡¯ve had enough of waiting and being patient, I just want to marry you! Stop breaking my heart!¡± Cassandra confessed. She couldn¡¯t no longer hide the feelings she has been feeling all this time.


    Lexi was silent, from the beginning here it was indeed he who was guilty. He did not expect that Cassandra would respond so well to all the attention from him. Then he stopped the car in a quiet ce.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t we meet first, didn¡¯t my family be more rich, didn¡¯t my profession guarantee more!¡±Cassandra said, she didn¡¯t think about her shame anymore. For days she sent messages but Lexi never replied to him. The phone calls she made a dozen times a day were also ignored.


    ¡°I told you I had a sexual aversion disorder! I never lied about it! You¡¯re from a respectable family. Your profession, I¡¯m sure many women are jealous of what you are achieving at the moment. But only Jessica can cure my illness! Give up and find another man who can make you happy!¡± he exined.


    ¡°Don¡¯t brag to me, I¡¯m not a child anymore that you can lie to Lexi!¡±Cassandra¡¯s protest, she did not ept.


    ¡°I¡¯m not lying to you, that¡¯s what¡¯s happening to me right now! After the departure of my first wife, I never had a desire for anyone! There are a lot of women that my mom introduced to me, including you, but I still haven¡¯t recovered. And it was only Jessica who healed me. She¡¯s different! I¡¯m just passionate and have the desire to make love only with Jessica.¡± Lexi took a quick nce at Cassandra¡¯s face as he exined his words.


    Silence.


    ¡°Is that real?!¡± Cassandra said before getting out of Lexi¡¯s car.


    ¡°I swear, everything I say is the truth!¡± Lexi made sure.


    Cassandra lowered her head. She took a paper bag containing lunch for Lexi. Listlessly took the family from Lexi¡¯s car. She gave up. Her promise for her mom to be the pioneer of Ricardo Group as a daughter-inw, she must give up right now.


    ¡°Taxi.¡±


    Cassandra walked away from Lexi. She would show the next n. Not only that she developed her dream of bing a pioneer Ricardo Group.


    * * *


    Lexi arrived home. Jessica and Chelsea are in the living room.


    ¡°Honey, are you home?¡± Jessica said hello as she walked up to her husband.


    ¡°Yes, I came home for lunch with you,¡±  Lexi said, deliberately showing attention. Not only Jessica, Chelsea who heard it also blushed.


    ¡± Then I¡¯ll go home now, ¡± Chelsea said, not feeling good if she had to bother Jessica and Lexi.


    ¡°lets eat together with us, ¡± Jessica invited, there were still many things she wanted to ask Chelsea.


    ¡± No, ¡± Chelsea refused. ¡°Mr. Lexi, Jessica I¡¯m gonna go home now,¡± he said.


    ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Jessica stopped.


    However, Chelsea would go home right now. ¡°Next time I cane here,¡± she replied. ¡°Tell Mrs. Anna I¡¯m going home.¡±Chelsea waved her hand and walked out of Ricardo¡¯s family home.


    ¡°My husband, Why did you let Chelsea go home?¡±Jessica protested looking at her husband.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t she say she wasing back tomorrow?¡±Lexi replied. He doesn¡¯t like anyone interrupting his Quality Time with his wife.


    Jessica walked over and kissed her husband¡¯s hand. Next, the two of them walked into the dining room.


    ¡°Cassandra is not here yet,¡± his mom said in the dining room. He couldn¡¯t wait to tell Cassandra about Lexi and Jessica being married.


    ¡°What is it, Mom?¡± Lexi was investigating while observing Jessica who was getting rice and side dishes for lunch. The man suspected that his mom also knew about the engagement announcement that would be made by Cassandra¡¯s family.


    ¡°Emm-you see, actually a few days ago Mrs. Helen, Cassandra¡¯s mother, really wanted you to get engaged. You can¡¯t refuse,  I just realized that you were wrong and had to exin everything to them!¡± Mrs. Anna exined. ¡°But Cassandra, until now it hasn¡¯te!¡± She was worried. She was afraid that the news of the engagement would spread.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat first! Let me finish it, Mom!¡± Lexi looked very calm and always smiles at Jessica.


    ¡°I am not hungry, you two just eat first!¡± She was just silently looking at Jessica and Lexi alternately. It was obvious that both of them were in love. They were feeding each other, caring for each other, and always showing love.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat, mom!¡± Jessica invited.


    ¡°You guys eat.¡± Mrs. Anna still couldn¡¯t smile, because she thought too much about it.


    Lexi ended his lunch by sipping a ss of water that Jessica had taken. Then, he wanted to tell his mom why Cassandra didn¡¯te home this time. ¡°Actually Cassandra hade to the Office, Mkm,¡± Lexi said in a low voice. He looked at Jessica.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    ¡°Then?¡±


    Mistress Anna straightened her head curiously.


    ¡°I¡¯ve said everything, about Jessica, and everything! You don¡¯t have to think about it anymore, hopefully after this Cassandra and Aunt Helen understand the meaning of it all! After all, isn¡¯t that still the case! I just don¡¯t want to fight with him ever! I love Jessica, Mom! And I will always remember our memories!¡± He exined.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to call her mom, Helen. Mom must give her so that she does not get angry!¡± Mrs. Anna said. Although not yet relieved, she felt quite happy to hear Lexi¡¯s exnation.


    Lexi nodded slowly.


    Then she got up from her seat and called her friend.


    Now in the dining room there was only Lexi and Jessica. ¡°Did you see Cassandra?¡± Jessica asked. She still remembered clearly how annoyed they were in Bali. It crossed her mind again.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°What are you guys doing?¡± Jessica interrogated while narrowing her eyes.


    ¡°Nothing, she just came and told me that in the afternoon she would announce the engagement between me and her. But, I¡¯ve made it clear that we¡¯re married and I¡¯ll announce our wedding soon!¡±Lexi was being honest.


    ¡°Is that really all?¡±she insisted.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    ¡°What is the evidence?¡±


    Lexi responded to Jessica¡¯s question by holding her.


    ¡°Baby put me down!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡± No, ¡± Lexi refused and continued to carry his wife¡¯s tiny body to their room downstairs.


    Lexi¡¯s left hand opened the door and took Jessica to bed theny her down slowly. ¡°Watch out, don¡¯t move!¡± he whispered. Then he walked up to the door to lock it. Without pause, Lexi went back to the wife who was lying in bed.


    ¡°Wait!¡± Jessica stopped. She looked at the wall clock. It showed at half past one in the afternoon.


    ¡°Why?¡±asked Lexi. ¡°You¡¯re going to pretend that your back hurts again?¡± he guessed, he took off the ck suit he was wearing. So, he threw it in the trash.


    ¡°It¡¯s still noon,¡± Jessica protested, crossing her arms across her chest.


    ¡°So what?¡±


    With his fingers, Lexi took off one by one the buttons of his shirt. The next moment he came closer and wanted to kiss his wife.


    His index finger began to trace the wife¡¯s face. Jessica¡¯s hair is pulled back behind her ears. ¡± It¡¯s not a sin because you¡¯re my wife, it¡¯s also not a sin because you don¡¯t break thew,¡± he said, continuing to dominate her body. He would not let go of his power. The man was dominant, he liked to control most of all.


    ¡°W-w-wait, ¡± Jessica¡¯s words stopped because Lexi put his index finger on her lips.


    ¡°No prohibitions on marital rtions should not be done during the day! I don¡¯t want to do it at night either!¡± her husband whispered in listener¡¯s senses of the wife with asional seductive exhtions.


    This time, Jessica didn¡¯t move. She just kept getting the touch from her husband. Sometimes, both hands gripped tightly and held sighs. She didn¡¯t know how many times she reached the top. She couldn¡¯t hide her happiness even though the whole body felt crushed.


    Jessica looked at her husband¡¯s face. She believed that Lexi was not pretending. Several times she found her husband¡¯s face smiling and wanted it so much.


    Both of Lexi¡¯s hands grabbed Jessica into an embrace. ¡°I just proved that nothing happened between me and Cassandra!¡±Lexi whispered in the ear of the wife.


    ¡°Just tell me you can¡¯t wait until tonight!¡±Jessica hid in her husband¡¯s arms.


    * * *

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    Chapter 57 en


    My wife is like an opium


    Chelsea: [Jess, Miss Grace said, the person you asked yesterday wants to meet you. Is it possible? ]


    Chelsea, who was in the orphanage, sent the message to Jessica. She needed to tell her friend.


    ¡°Miss Grace, who came here yesterday?¡± Chelsea asked curiously.


    ¡°Two guys, In my opinion, they looked like office people. They wore shirts and suits, also ties. Their faces looked like siblings.¡± Mrs. Grace reminded her guest three days ago. ¡°They were looking for Jessica and wanted to meet her. Then, I told them that Jessica was married,¡± she added.


    ¡°And then?¡± It was clear that Chelsea couldn¡¯t wait for the next story.


    ¡°Last night they came again because it was quite difficult to meet Jessica through her husband. It seems that the Ricardo family does not carelessly meet people who do not know,¡± she said. ¡°So, they asked me for help, to be able to make them meet with Jessica,¡± exined Mrs. Grace.


    ¡°Then what should we do?¡± Chelsea asked. She didn¡¯t want Jessica out of the house. During this time she also had toe to the Ricardo family residence to meet her.


    ¡°Ask Jessica first! Whether she wants to see them or not, there¡¯s gotta be a way to get her out of the house.¡± Mrs. Grace was unsure, but she also didn¡¯t want to force Jessica to see them.


    ¡°Well, we will wait for Jessica to reply to my text. After that we just set the next n, ¡± Chelsea said. If the two men are members of Jessica¡¯s family, Chelsea would do anything to bring Jessica to them.


    ¡°I¡¯m gonna go home now,¡± she eximed. Then, before going home, Chelsea brought a business card of one of the two men looking for Jessica.


    * * *


    Just when Jessica wanted to open a message from Chelsea, there was a phone call from her husband. She received a phone call from Lexi.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Jessica said as she brought her smartphone to her ear.


    ¡°Hello dear, I think I will bete to pick you up to see a doctor,¡± Lexi¡¯ said. ¡°But I¡¯ll still pick you.¡±


    ¡°Well, do I need to ask Ronald to take me?¡± Jessica asked. She really didn¡¯t want to bother Lexi who had been off from work for a few days because he was taking care of her in the hospital.


    ¡°No, you just wait for me,¡± Lexi exined. I will try to arrive on time and we will have lunch together,¡± he added.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll prepare and wait.¡±Jessica sat in front of the mirror and watched her body reflect. The dress, which the husband chose, was very harmonious. It seemed that Lexi was well aware of the size that fits her.


    Jessica sat in front of the dressing table. He catched a glimpse of the husband¡¯s face exposed on her phone screen. She smiled because her heart was pounding faster just from staring at the picture alone.


    ¡°You are my husband, right? Yes, my husband.¡± Jessica muttered as she applied lipstick on her lips.


    ¡°Perfect.¡± Jessica got out of her seat and sat on the edge of the bed as she opened a message from Chelsea.


    Jessica immediately contacted Chelsea to make sure.


    Phone call was on.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Chelsea said.


    ¡°Hello, when can I meet them? I really want to meet them,¡± she said. Jessica really wanted to meet the people who were looking for her in the orphanage.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll call them and arrange a meeting with you, then I¡¯ll call you back,¡± Chelsea said. She was so excited that the two people who are looking for Jessica are her family members.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica said excitedly.


    ¡°Wait, can you leave the house?¡± Chelsea asked.


    ¡°Emm-I don¡¯t know yet, but I¡¯ll ask my husband for permission!¡± Jessica replied that she was always obedient to Lexi.


    ¡°Well, hopefully Mr. Lexi will allow it!¡±


    ¡°Yes, I will call youter!¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The phone call ended while someone knocked on the door.


    ¡°Who?¡± Jessica walked to the door.


    ¡°I¡¯m,¡± the maid said from outside the room.


    Jessica¡¯s hand opened the door.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi is in the front waiting for Miss,¡± she said politely.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± Jessica picked up her sling bag, which was light blue in color, matching with the clothes she was wearing. Then, she came out of the room and met Lexi who was waiting for her.


    ¡°Are you ready?¡± he said. Lexi watched the wife from toe to toe. He couldn¡¯t believe his wife looked so beautiful. Jessica was beautiful from the beginning, but Lexi just wanted to admit that her wife is very beautiful.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Jessica moved towards Lexi and stood next to her.


    Silent.


    Lexi was still watching the wife. Lately all of Jessica¡¯s actions were getting his body into more action. No! More precisely, Jessica became a separate opium for him.


    ¡°What?¡± Jessica saw a different look from Lexi, long and deep.


    ¡°The clothes are so beautiful!¡± Lexi praised. He still did not want to admit it in front of Jessica.


    ¡°My clothes or me?¡± She insisted.


    ¡°Hmm¨C,¡± Lexi shook her head.


    ¡°Admit it, if I start beautiful in your eyes my husband,¡± Jessica said jokingly, she walked first to the open car door.


    Lexi just smiled, he sat on the steering wheel stripes. He looked  at the beautiful face of the wife sitting next to him again. ¡°Put on your seatbelt,¡± Lexi pleaded, and he put it on her. He teased his wife by touching the sensitive parts of her chest area. Understandably, his body reaction was still the same when he came into contact with Jessica.


    ¡°Honey?!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Sorry on purpose!¡± Lexiughed guiltily. ¡°You¡¯re angry?¡± he asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m not angry, I just don¡¯t like it!¡±  Jessica answered.


    ¡°I like it, how is it?¡± his reply. ¡°I can¡¯t wait for the night toe.¡± Lexi kissed Jessica on the cheek for a moment, then he just started the car away from his home residence.


    Vehicles began to walk at medium speed, walking through the streets of the city. Lexi often looked in the direction of his wife. He felt that he really loved the person beside him. That¡¯s how Lexi felt right now. His eyes were always focused on Jessica.


    ¡°Jess, ¡± Lexi called warmly.


    ¡± yups?¡± she said, looking out the window.


    ¡°Are you ready to have a child? ¡°I¡¯m sorry that I ruined your dream but I promise I will always be by your side and love you all the time,¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Do I have any other choice? Before I married, Mrs. Grace told me to always obey my husband. At first it was hard for me, but now it¡¯s the thing I¡¯m going to do. Because seeing you happy, I am also happy for my husband!¡±she said.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll work even harder!¡± Lexi is very enthusiastic.


    Jessicaughed in response.


    The car stopped at the hospital parking area in the basement. Then they walked into Dr. Edo who had been waiting for their arrival.


    ¡°Good afternoon doctor,¡± Lexi was greeting. His right hand reached out to open the door.


    ¡°Good afternoon,¡± he said.


    Then dr. Edo immediately asked Jessica toy down to examine her suture scar.


    ¡°How¡¯s the wound, doctor?¡± Lexi didn¡¯t take her eyes off Jessica one bit. What he felt now, he did not want to lose Jessica and did not want something bad to happen with his wife.


    ¡°The scar is dry, I just need topical medication to disguise the mark. How do you feel, miss? Are you still in pain?¡± the white-robed man asked.


    ¡± It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore, ¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Good, then.¡± The doctor wrote a prescription for the next drug. ¡°This is thest Control, for the next Miss Jessica just need to be careful not to happen again something bad again,¡± he messaged


    .


    ¡°Thank you dr.¡± Lexi reached out to shake his hand.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee, Sir.¡± dr. Edo smiled and rejoiced to see Lexi who was very caring with his wife.


    * * *


    ¡°Where are we going now?¡± Jessica asked.


    Lexi was sitting behind the wheel and focused on seeing the streets are quite crowded this afternoon. The clock strikes half past three in the afternoon.


    ¡°How about going to the office, you¡¯ve never been there, right?¡± Lexi invited. This afternoon Arsene was going to meet with a work colleague. There was no wrong to invite Jessica into his office.


    ¡°Emm-never have I ever!¡± She said. She was not yet ready to meet with the employees working in her husband¡¯spany who would most likely question her presence.


    ¡°Because you haven¡¯t, that¡¯s why I invited you. Calm down, nothing will happen, I just want to take a tablet and we can go home soon how?¡± Lexi persuaded with a smile that continued to inte on his lips.


    ¡°Well, I want to.¡±


    Hearing the answer from his wife, Lexi increased the speed of his car. Until they arrived at Ricardo Group faster than usual. He stopped the car in a special parking area for him that was far from the entrance.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be in the car,¡± Jessica said. She saw two women sitting at the front desk.


    ¡°No,e in with me.¡± Lexi got out of the car, walking in a circle and opened the door for his wife.


    ¡°Come on down!¡± Lexi reached out. Then, he took Jessica¡¯s hand to enter.


    The few pairs of eyes saw Lexi¡¯s presence nodded respectfully. They kept asking who was the girl with the sole heir of the Ricardo Group? But they never dared to say it. Only an engraved smile followed the boss walking past them.


    ¡°Are you scared?¡± Lexi asked when they were alone in the elevator.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    ¡°No, why should I be afraid,¡± Jessica said.


    Lexi pulled Jessica closer. He suddenly kissed Jessica in the elevator.


    Jessica refused, but Lexi could always conquer her.


    ¡°Not here, someone will see us!¡± Jessica was afraid as she pushed Lexi¡¯s body.


    ¡°Nobody!¡±


    (Sound of elevator opened)


    The elevator door opened.


    There were two employees who were waiting in front of the elevator, they identally saw Lexi who was wrapping his hands around Jessica¡¯s waist.


    The two women employees nodded respectfully and pretended not to see.


    Lexi took Jessica¡¯s hand to walk to his office room at the end. ¡°Someone¡¯s watching!¡±Jessica grumbled.


    ¡°Why, you are my wife!¡±


    ¡°Mr. Ricardo, you are also my husband! But please don¡¯t kiss me in public!¡± Jessica firmly.


    ¡°Okay, my dear wife!¡±


    They both arrived at his office room. There¡¯s no one there.


    ¡°Sit down, and wait for me,¡± Lexi asked as s


    he pointed to the sofa.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Before sitting down, Jessica circted her gaze throughout the room. She blushed when she saw one of her photos on the beach at that time. It was on her husband¡¯s desk.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Nothing,¡± Jessica shook her head.


    ¡°Come here!¡± Lexi asked her with a seductive smile.


    ¡°What is it?¡±Jessica slowly moved from her seat and stepped towards her husband who was sitting on his chair. His name clearly disyed on his desk.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Jessica asked. She was quietly watching her husband.


    ¡°I¡¯m thirsty!¡± Lexi replied, rubbing his neck.


    The sound of the man gulping.


    ¡°What do you want to drink?¡± Jessica might go to the pantry. That is next to Lexi¡¯s room.


    ¡°Drink milk!¡± Lexi replied. His gaze grew sharper.


    ¡°Wait a minute, yes!¡± Jessica said, turning around to make milk for her husband. Lexi liked warm chocte more than just milk.


    ¡°Wait.¡± Lexi prevented by pulling Jessica¡¯s body, then carrying in his arms. ¡°I want this one!¡± He said. He signed with his eyes.


    ¡°Honey, stop it! Someone will see!¡± She refused.  Jessica tried to stop the naughty hands of her husband.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay in my office, calm down!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Jessica was still trying to resist.


    However, Jessica¡¯s energy was not much. She could not resist when her husband began to unbutton the front of the dress she was wearing. His hands were getting naughty.


    Lexi led Jessica to sleep on the couch and grabbed the remote to close the door of his office room automatically. Jessica could not resist anymore, when her stocky body began to rule. Because in fact she also wanted to touch and enjoy every kiss from her husband.


    When Lexi touched it and started to show his action. Jessica¡¯s brain froze, forgetting everything. What¡¯s more, after many times doing it, now it did hurt anymore, like when you first did it.


    Even now Jessica was starting to like and enjoy it. She followed every direction from her husband, and did not refuse at all.


    * * *

 Chap 58

    Chapter 58 en


    who¡¯s love more?


    ¡°Baby, do you want to take a shower here or at home?¡± Lexi offered while drying his wet hair with a small towel, the only towel in the office room.


    ¡°At home,¡± Jessica said. She was afraid that Secretary Arsene would suddenlye and see those who had just washed their hair. Jessica was embarrassed if her husband¡¯s secretary found out that they had just made love in the room they usually used for work.


    ¡°All right.¡± Lexi buttoned one button at a time. Then he helped Jessica wear her dress. ¡°Let¡¯s go home now, want to eat at home or outside?¡± he offered again.


    ¡°Just at home.¡±


    ¡°Ready, my wife.¡± Lexi took Jessica¡¯s hand and carried her out of the workce. Before entering the elevator, he looked at his wrist for a moment. It¡¯s half past five. That meant almost an hour and a half they made love on the sofa of his office space. They both entered the elevator at the same time.


    ¡°Are you tired?¡± Lexi observed Jessica¡¯s face. Her hair wasn¡¯t as long as when she left the house. Fortunately, the office atmosphere was almost deserted because some employees, who did not work overtime, had gone home.


    ¡°A little bit tired!¡± she said. Jessica could not protest because she did not want to reject Lexitely. She liked to y his part now. She wanted to be a good wife to the man she loves.


    Lexi led Jessica to face her. Then hebed his wife¡¯s hair with his hand. ¡°If youe out like this, everyone will know that we just had sex!¡± he said.


    Once again, he tidied up the cor of the dress worn by his wife.


    The two corners of Jessica¡¯s lips widened to form a smile. She never thought about the man who was initially very rude and never heard her word, now gave attention for her. He treated her gently and warmly.


    The elevator door opened.


    Lexi was still holding Jessica¡¯s hand. He walked very slowly, not wanting to add to the pain felt by the wife. He began to pity, but what power because his desire was uncontroble when only two with his wife.


    ¡°I will carry you!¡± Lexi said right near the wife¡¯s ear.


    In the next second, Lexi did what he had just said.


    ¡°Ah,¡± cried Jessica, covering her mouth with both of her hands. She was surprised by Lexi¡¯s reaction.


    However, she was only silent when Lexi ignored several pairs of eyes that began to guess who the woman who was being carried by the son of the owner of thepany. His future wife? Then, what is Mr. Lexi¡¯s rtionship with Super model Cassandra, who has be a hot gossip among employeestely?


    Lexi down his wife¡¯s petite body. He opened the car door and asked Jessica toe in. Then he got up and sat behind the wheel.


    Jessica, who did not want to give Lexi a chance to tease her, immediately put on a seat belt. ¡°I¡¯m ready!¡±


    Lexi nodded and then started the car engine and started driving it.


    ¡°You¡¯re getting great Jess!¡± Lexi praised, he deliberately seduced his wife who had been busy with her own thoughts.


    Both of Jessica¡¯s legs were broken. She didn¡¯t understand thepliment from her husband. ¡°What does that mean?¡±


    ¡°You are getting more and more expert and can keep up with my game!¡± Lexi teased.  ¡°Can we do it again tonight?¡± his expressionughed on his wife¡¯s face.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t talk about this, I¡¯m ashamed!¡± Jessica covered her face with both hands. He shook his head slowly remembering when they had sex in the office earlier. Shame!


    ¡°Why?¡± Lexi asked casually with as t an expression as possible.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Jessica¡¯s face lit up.


    ¡°Hehe.¡± Lexi¡¯s left hand reached out and rubbed the back of his wife¡¯s head. He was feeling very happy. Every moment he spent with his wife was meaningful and made him very happy.


    * * *


    ¡°Where are mom and dad? Why aren¡¯t they home yet?¡± Jessica asked the maid when the maid was busy preparing dinner for them.


    ¡°They just came out, Miss, Mrs. Anna told me that Mr. Lexi and Miss Jessica should have dinner first without waiting for them toe,¡± the middle-aged maid said, conveying a message from Mrs. Anna.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Lexi asked Jessica toe into the room. ¡°Take a shower and eat!¡± Lexi muttered in his wife¡¯s ear.


    ¡°Okay, I will, my husband!¡±Jessica replied. She followed Lexi¡¯s steps with a blush. Her husband was starting to care about the little things. It really made Jessica, who never felt in love, always blush.


    The room door closed.


    ¡°This time I will help you take a shower!¡± He whispered. Jessica was very good at the office. There was no wrong that he helped Jessica to take a shower. He had never done it before.


    ¡°No, my husband,¡± Jessica refused, crossing her arms in front of her chest. He wasn¡¯t sure if Lexi helped her to take a shower. Did they really just take a shower? Or was there something else?


    ¡°My dear wife, are you trying to turn down this rare offer from your super handsome husband?¡± Lexi took one step forward, making the distance between them closer.


    ¡°My husband, the most handsome creature in the Milky Way gxy, you¡¯re not trying to force your shy wife, are you?¡± Jessica closed her eyes. She couldn¡¯t imagine Lexi seeing her naked body without a thread in the bathroom.


    ¡°No, I have never insisted, furthermore, you are a precious woman and the one I love the most! I just want you to obey me. Don¡¯t worry, I liked you from the beginning. From the beginning I¡¯ve seen you without a thread, even before we got married. So how about that, will you still refuse your husband¡¯s offer, I will make sure there are consequences that you have to pay if you refuse?¡± Lexi threatened, getting closer and kissing her lips.


    ¡°My husband, I don¡¯t have a penny to pay for it,¡± Jessica looked back in her husband¡¯s eyes andnded a kiss on his lips. A long and deep kiss, more than Lexi did.


    ¡°Who asked you to pay with money, please don¡¯t refuse! I just want to help you take a shower!¡± Lexi whined, he was resentful but did not want to force her wife in a rude way.


    ¡°Well, I want to!¡±Jessica said hesitantly.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you just say that at the beginning, my dear!¡± Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s fingers and led her to the bathroom.


    In the bathroom Lexi turned on the light and closed the door.


    ¡°All you have to do is obey and not say much, understand!¡± Lexi¡¯s gaze was affectionate towards her wife.


    ¡°But, babe.¡±


    ¡°Shut up, I don¡¯t like you to refuse! Believe me I will treat you well!¡± he said and began to unbutton the top of the dress worn by his wife.


    ¡°Wait, this is really just a shower, right? Please, don¡¯t do it again, I¡¯m still tired!¡± Jessica bit her lip, she was not sure it was just a bath without another action. During this, Lexi never managed to control his passion when they were together.


    ¡°Yes babe, trust me!¡±


    Jessica entrusted everything to her husband. She hoped Lexi had really good intentions. He was only silent when Lexi carefully took off one by one the clothes she was wearing. After that, he let the cold water wet his wife¡¯s entire body. Not only that, Lexi also massaged her wife¡¯s head while helping her wash her hair.


    And this time, Lexi kept his promise. There was no shrimps behind the stones. There was no other intention.


    They finished showering, Lexi took a bathrobe and told Jessica to put it on. ¡°Change clothes, babe, I¡¯ll get dinner for you!¡±


    Jessica nodded, hiding her astonishment. Until this moment she never thought that Lexi could be so sweet and warm. He was very different from when they first met. This Is The Real Lexi.


    Lexi came out of the room to take dinner. While Jessica changed clothes and waited for him, she was opening a message from Chelsea.


    Chelsea: [Jess, I¡¯ve already contacted two people who are looking for you, she is willing to meet you at any time. Will you tomorrow?¡± ]


    Jessica read the message from Chelsea and immediately replied before Lexi arrived.


    Jessica: [wait, I forgot to ask permission yet. I will tell you in the morning, okay? ]


    (Sounds of the door opened)


    While she sent a message to Chelsea, Lexi hade with a tray containing dinner menus for his wife. Jessica put her phone back and focused on her husband. Lexi would be furious if she ate while ying with her phone.


    ¡°our maid cooked Soto Betawi, I¡¯m sure you will like it Jess!¡± Lexi said sitting next to his wife.


    ¡°I like it when you eat with me.¡± Jessica put on a smile that made her eyes close.


    ¡°Are you teasing me? Pray before eating and I will feed!¡±


    This time, Jessica really obeyed. Lexi really treated her well.


    ¡°Jess, ¡± Lexi called after giving herst feed.


    ¡°Yes, my dear,¡± Jessica replied.


    ¡°Do you want to live forever with me, in pain, joy, sorrow, or happiness?¡± Lexi asked. He couldn¡¯t hide all the feelings in his heart.


    ¡°Yes, I do!¡± Jessica replied.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Lexi took a tissue and stroked Jessica¡¯s lips.


    Silence. They stared at each other without a word.


    ¡°Honey, can I go with Chelsea tomorrow?¡± Jessica asked. She doubted Lexi would give her permission, but what¡¯s wrong with trying.


    ¡°No dear, let Chelseae here! If you want to walk, I can take you!¡± Of course Lexi didn¡¯t want to hear from Jessica about the arrangement.


    ¡°Oh, well!¡±


    When Lexi went to the kitchen, Jessica used that time to read a message from Chelsea.


    Chelsea: [Well, I¡¯m waiting for news from you! ]


    Jessica: [my husband didn¡¯t allow me to go out, can you meet them for me? I just want to know if they¡¯re my family or not. ]


    Jessica took her phone into the bag, and sat rxed on her bed. She didn¡¯t want Lexi to be suspicious. She chose to read one of the novels by Agatha Christie.


    Lexi came back with a ss of water in her hand.


    ¡°Here¡¯s the drink.¡± Then, Lexiid down next to the wife. He had petrified Jessica into taking a bath, making her feel full. There was nothing wrong with him flirting with his wife again.


    Didn¡¯t he have to work hard to get Jessica pregnant?


    Lexi did not insist, and tonight they repeated the activities of the previous afternoon.


    * * *


    In the morning.


    Lexi just finished showering, shirtless with a towel wrapped around his waist. His two eyes noticed Jessica who was still lying down and hiding under the covers. Her tiny body looked up and down, in rhythm with her breath.


    ¡°Are you tired, Jessica?¡± Lexi teased while sitting next to his wife. He was looking at Jessica who was still reluctant to open her eyes, and moved away from the warm nket that sheltered her.


    Jessica was still silent, pulling the nket over her face, grasping the edge of the nket firmly. Shame!


    ¡°Look what you did!¡± Lexi opened the nket that covered Jessica¡¯s face. It was so nice to see his wife shy like that.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything!¡± Jessica said with a serious look. She pulled back the nket to cover her face.


    Lexi¡¯s hand reached out, pulled the nket and forced his wife to look at him.


    Then, he showed a red bite mark on his shoulder. ¡°Look what you did, you love to paint love marks on my body!¡± Lexi teased. ¡°Looks like you have that special talent Jess!¡± he added.


    ¡°Sorry,¡± she chirped. She was embarrassed and went back into hiding. The warm nket was a shield that could hide her cheeks that were red because of her own actions.


    ¡°I will forgive you on one condition!¡± Lexi said. His hands grabbed the fingers of his wife, until the tiny body was in his power.


    ¡°What is that?¡± Jessica protested, she was upset. Both of her brows converged and stared at her husband intently. The handsome face of her husband was very close, above her face.


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t it you who taught me Jessica, so don¡¯t me me!¡± Lexi smiled confidently.


    Jessica licked her lips. Without looking at her husband, she was embarrassed by the red marks of her did that were clearly visible on both shoulders of his husband. It was in stark contrast to his pure white skin.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°Let¡¯s take a shower and get ready,¡± Lexi said. It was almost seven o¡¯clock, both parents were waiting to eat together.


    Jessica nodded and got out of her bed


    Lexi justughed, as Jessica used arge nket to the bathroom to cover her body.


    * * *

 Chap 59

    Bad feeling


    [ I¡¯ll see them for you, Jess. This afternoon if you can go, you call me first ]


    Lexi reads a message from Chelsea on Jessica¡¯s phone. He wanted to know who they wanted to meet. Lexi understood Jessica¡¯s intentionsst night when she asked permission to go out with Chelsea. He didn¡¯t want to ruin his good rtionship between himself and Jessica these days, Lexi intended to distract his wife from it.


    Before Jessica finished bathing, Lexi immediately contacted Ronald.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Ronald said from across the phone.


    ¡°Ronald,¡± Lexi stopped his words. He came out of the room because he did not want Jessica to suddenlye and hear their conversation.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±


    ¡°Today, you follow Jessica¡¯s friend, Chelsea. I want to know who she will meet, you need to find out everything. Including what they are talking about! Got it?¡± There was an emphasis in Lexi¡¯s tone of voice.


    ¡°Yes, sir, I understand!¡±


    ¡°Good, then you just have to report to me if something suspicious happens,¡± Lexi suggested. All about Jessica he wanted to know everything. So it was time to know more. He didn¡¯t know why his wife would lie to him.


    The phone call ended.


    Lexi went back to his room while he was looking for a way for Jessica to forget about her meeting with people today. People Jessica wanted to meet. Lexi got a bad feeling because his wife was trying to lie to him.


    ¡°Is there an important schedule today?¡± Lexi asked as the phone rang.


    ¡°There was a meeting with representatives from the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation this morning, Sir. They want to meet you in person without representation!¡± Arsene said on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°What about the afternoon and evening schedule?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°There is a schedule from the nning Division regarding the construction of city parks. However, if you cannot attend, I can attend and deal with it.¡± Regarding the city park development project, Arsene understood better because all processes work together from the beginning to this second. It was more about jumping in and making decisions.


    ¡°Well then, after the schedule in the morning at noon I go home and will take my wife for a walk. You know, Jessica seems to be very sleepy because I always lock her up at home!¡±


    ¡°Yes, sir, leave it all to me!¡±


    ¡°All right.¡±


    The phone call ended, coinciding with Jessica who had just finished taking a shower.


    ¡°You can change your clothes, right? Should I help you wear it?¡± Lexi teased.


    ¡± I can do it by myself,¡± Jessica replied, walking to the wardrobe. She changed her clothes and was about to go to the dining room to have breakfast with Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna.


    * * *


    ¡°Please take care of Jessica. I¡¯m going to take her for a walk this afternoon. I hope he didn¡¯t go anywhere this morning,¡± Lexi said. His premonition said that he must prevent Jessica¡¯s meeting with the mysterious man.


    ¡°Of course, Jessica can¡¯t go out on her own if she¡¯s not with you!¡± His mother said.


    ¡°Where are you taking Jessica?¡± Mr. Hadi asked. He didn¡¯t usually involve conversation.


    ¡°That¡¯s a secret, Dad! Stay at home and take care of Jessica, okay?!¡± Lexi said warmly. ¡°I¡¯m grateful for everything,¡± he said. Moreover, Lexi made the decision of Jessica¡¯s head and started working right now.


    ¡°Mom, Dad, I¡¯m going to my room now.¡± Jessica left the dining room. She remembered Chelsea¡¯s messages. She was impatient to hear news from Chelsea.


    The room door was open. Jessica went in and locked it. She quickly picked up the phone and called Chelsea.


    ¡°How is Chelsea, are you ready to meet that guy?¡± Jessica asked immediately.


    ¡°No, I¡¯ll see them in the afternoon,¡± Chelsea said. ¡°So, does Mr. Lexi allow you to go out today?¡± Chelsea asked. The first time she brought Jessica to meet the two people. It could be, that person would be given a clue about her parents.


    ¡°No, Mr. Lexi left this morning. In the afternoon, he would take me for a walk. That means I can¡¯t see that guy. You know, since my back was hurt ago. He became very protective.¡± There was happiness, but there was also a negative with Lexi¡¯s attitude at the moment.


    ¡°Okay, let me see them for you.¡± Chelsea believed that she could do something for her best friend.


    ¡°You know what you should do, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes I know!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, I believe you.¡±


    The phone call ended. From morning to noon, Jessica spent time in her room. She chose to obey what her husband said by not leaving this house. Lexi, already a figure she could trust in any case. Yes, Jessica was already in love, and Lexi could make Jessica trustpletely.


    * * *


    ¡°Who am I going to see this morning?¡± Lexi asked. He knew that the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation were big corporations in Singapore. Not only in Southeast Asia, but also in the top 10 richestpanies in Asia. Freedy Kim, as the owner of thepany, is a man who is currently over sixty years old and is still actively leading hispany.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know sir, but it¡¯s most likely between David Kim or Daniel Kim. One of those who proposed a meeting with you, sir!¡±Arsene exined by looking at the map in his right hand.


    ¡°What was their purpose in seeing me? Did they change their mind about giving the Ricardo Group the city park project?¡± Lexi began to worry, because the construction of the city park is a mega project that has been targeted by thepany sincest year.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know sir, but ording to the news I know, they are not at all interested in city development because they are focusing on building several resorts in Lombok and Bali ind!¡± Arsene answered obviously.


    ¡°Good then! When exactly am I supposed to meet them?¡± Lexi asked. He still couldn¡¯t guess what purpose the Kim Family wanted to meet him personally. Sure enough, it wasn¡¯t about work. But what?


    ¡°An hourter, at the Queen¡¯s resto. They have already booked a private room for a meeting with you this time!¡± Arsene told obviously.


    Silent..


    ¡°Secretary Arsene, do you really not know the reason they want to see me?¡±


    ¡°Sorry, sir, I really don¡¯t know the main reason they want to meet personally with you.¡±


    ¡°Well, I went there by myself,¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±


    * * *


    Lexi arrived ten minutes earlier than them. However, the employees from the Kim Foundation and the Kim Corporation had already arrived first. It was clear that they considered this personal meeting important.


    ¡°Good morning, Mister,¡± Lexi greeted a man who was waiting for him.


    ¡°Good morning, nice to meet you, Mister Lexi Ricardo. Let me introduce myself. I am Daniel Kim,¡± the man who is the first grandson of the Kim family reached out his hand.


    ¡°Nice to meet you, Mister Daniel.¡± Lexi shook the man¡¯s hand and asionally looked into his two eyeballs.


    ¡°Before this, I say thank you because you have taken the time to meet me in the middle of your busy work schedule,¡± he said. ¡°I¡¯ve called the receptionist three times and they always refuse to have a private meeting with you,¡± he added.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Lexi said quietly.


    ¡°Let me tell you shortly, Mister, because I¡¯m not smart in small talk like a Javanese, so I¡¯ll say my intention and purpose to meet you.¡± Daniel Kim paused his words. He was taking time to stare at his serious expression.


    Lexi was only shut up. He heard every word of the great man before him. Daniel Kim would inherit the entire Kim family fortune, including the top ten most influential businessmen in the past five years.


    ¡°Do you know this man? From what I searched before, I got the info that this person is your wife, is that true?¡± Daniel gave Lexi two photos.


    Lexi¡¯s right hand received the two photographs. He observed it closely. Photo of a little girl, about six years old. Hier face resembled that of his wife. However, Lexi wasn¡¯t sure it was Jessica. Not only that, he was afraid. He was afraid to admit that the girl¡¯s face is simr to his wife.


    ¡®So, where does Daniel Kim have the photo?¡¯ He himself as the husband of Jessica did not have a photo of his wife when she was a child. The only photo he had during a vacation to Bali some time ago.


    ¡°It¡¯s simr to my wife as a child, but I¡¯m not sure if this is a picture of her as a child,¡± Lexi said honestly.


    ¡°In that case, may I see your wife, I want to confirm it.¡± Both Daniel and Lexi stared intently. A shield began to appear between them.


    Lexi was riveted.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like strangers meeting my wife, she means a lot to me and I wouldn¡¯t allow her to meet anyone.¡± A bad feeling that shed through Lexi¡¯s mind drove him to give an answer that the interlocutor did not want to hear. It seemed Lexi was rejected.


    ¡°Do you know who the girl in the photo is?¡± the first grandson of the Kim family asked emphatically.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m not interested. I do not know and do not want to know!¡± Lexi nodded his head. He looked at him sharply. He gave a deadly gaze to Daniel Kim.


    ¡°Are you trying to fight me, don¡¯t you know how powerful the Kim family is?¡± Daniel was trying to make an impact.


    ¡°Does that have anything to do with this matter?¡± Lexi challenged. The shadow of Jessica¡¯s face, her smile suddenly filled the mind.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you understand? that is a matter, the Kim Foundation and the Kim Corporation could cripple the Ricardo Group¡¯s business!¡± Daniel threatened because Lexi didn¡¯t respond well to his intentions. Lexi impressed him with bad attitude.


    ¡°I tell you, the six-year-old girl is Elsa Dania Kim, my younger sister and the only granddaughter of the Kim family. So, I hope you don¡¯t show your anger in front of me.¡±


    ¡°I, Lexi Ricardo is the legal husband of Jessica. Our marriage is legal ording to thew and religion. Since I am a husband, I have the right to prohibit my wife from meeting people whom she does not need to meet. And I¡¯m sorry, I don¡¯t know your sister. I have to leave first, Mister Daniel,¡± Lexi got out of his seat. He decided to leave and not stay there long.


    ¡°Alright, if you make it difficult for me, see for yourself what consequences you will have!¡±


    Lexi stopped the move. He focused on the threat that the Kim family had just said. The man was unmoved, before he finally getting out of the private room of Queen Resto.


    * * *

 Chap 60

    Afraid


    [Jess, I¡¯ll see that guy now, I¡¯ll call youter. ]


    The message Chelsea sent to Jessica¡¯s number. ording to a message from her friend, Chelsea only dared to send a message without calling to contact Jessica via phone call.


    Then, she left the house. A taxi was waiting for her in front of the house.


    ¡°Queen Resto, hurry up, sir!¡± Chelsea was in the back seat. Several times she checked iing messages on her phone. She was waiting for a reply from Jessica, but she did not get a reply from her at all.


    Less than twenty minutester, Chelsea arrived at Queen¡¯s resto. She did not forget to pay the taxi fare, then got off. She looked at the digital clock on her phone. It was ten minuteste, without dy she immediately entered the private room ording to the direction of the man who wanted to meet her.


    ¡°Good afternoon, sorry, I¡¯mte, I¡¯m Chelsea who contacted you a few days ago.¡± Chelsea nodded politely, then she sat down before the young man.


    ¡°Hello Chelsea, I¡¯m Daniel Kim. I was the one who went to the orphanage the other day. Nice to meet you,¡± Daniel held out his hand. He was a little bit disappointed that it was not Elsa who met him. However, he was quite grateful that Chelsea woulde to see him. At least, he opened the opportunity to be able to visit with his younger sister.


    Chelsea shook her interlocutor¡¯s hand. Her two eyes observed Daniel Kim from toe to toe. He wore shiny ck shoes, ck suit with a white shirt that fit perfectly to his size. A luxury watch that looped around his right wrist. From what the man was wearing, Chelsea was sure that Daniel was not just a usual rich man. Chelsea looked at his face. A pair of sharp ck eagle eyes. The nose was sharp, with a solid jaw. Natural red lips that contrast perfectly with the pure white skin of his face. His thick ck hair hebed back. Regarding appearance, Daniel Kim is more handsome than Lexi Ricardo.


    ¡°Are you Jessica¡¯s friend?¡± Daniel Kim asked the question, he brought back Chelsea¡¯s lost consciousness. Chelsea was amazed by the appearance of the handsome man who was currently sitting a distance of less than a meter in front of her.


    ¡°I¡¯m a friend of Jessica¡¯s! I have been friends with Jessica since childhood. We grew up together in the orphanage, ¡± Chelsea said seriously. The handsome face in front of her managed to make Chelsea not blink. He is very handsome.


    ¡°Look at this!¡± Daniel gave her two pictures of Jessica at the age of six, the same ones he showed Lexi.


    Chelsea¡¯s hands extended, taking the two pieces of the photo. Then, she observed it. It didn¡¯t take long for her to recognize who the child in the photo was. It was Jessica.


    ¡°Why does Daniel have a picture of Jessica as a child?¡± Chelsea asked. Her heart sank when she saw the man staring at her. You could say, Daniel was the most handsome man he had ever seen.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s it! I have so many questions about Jessica. Please don¡¯t ask before I finish asking,¡± Daniel asked. All the information about Jessica was very important to her.


    ¡°Okay!¡±


    ¡°What do you know about Jessica?¡± Daniel investigated.


    ¡°Jessica has lived in an orphanage since she was six years old. I don¡¯t know what her parents are like, or the people who put Jessica in the orphanage. All I know is that Jessica was always staying in the orphanage. From the beginning, she refused to be adopted.¡± Chelsea¡¯s memory of Jessica is clear.


    ¡°What about his school days?¡± Daniel imagined how hard it was for Jessica every day. She was far from her family, and living with simplicity and circumstances that were far from enough.


    ¡°Jessica and I studied in the same elementary school, but when I was in junior high and high school, I had foster parents, so we went to school in different ces. However, we have remained friends to this day.¡± Chelsea started to look down and look away. She was not wanting to obey the words of the heart that made her want to always see Daniel¡¯s handsome face.


    ¡°Now regarding Jessica and Lexi¡¯s marriage, there are some things I want to confirm with you?¡± Daniel straightened his body. Both his hands were on the table. The distance between him and Chelsea.


    ¡°Yes¨C yess¨Cof course!¡± Chelsea replied until she was nervous..


    ¡°Was Lexi sleeping with her or forcing Jessica to serve him before they got married?¡± Daniel asked her that and he looked straight in Chelsea¡¯s face.


    ¡°I know less. But, I heard from Jessica that they had stayed at the vi a month before they got married!¡± Chelsea could only answer honestly. She did not know the consequences of every answer she gave.


    ¡°That¡¯s it? How did their encounter begin and why did Jessica want to marry him? You can¡¯t possibly not know it.¡± The atmosphere was heating up because the information Chelsea gave was almost the same as the facts he got.


    ¡°I do not know the beginning of Jessica¡¯s encounter with Mr. Lexi, but I know if Jessica agreed to the marriage with Mr. Lexi, because the man lent her a billion so that the orphanage would not be evicted.¡± Jessica wanted to borrow money, and Lexi looked for it all the way to Chelsea¡¯s house. It was still clearly imprinted in her brain.


    ¡°Can you say Jessica was willing to marry him because she was forced?¡±


    ¡°Most likely it was like that, because at the beginning Jessica always referred to Mr. Lexi as a crazy guy!¡± she said obviously.


    ¡°Is it really like that?¡± Daniel shook his head. He doesn¡¯t like the facts he found.


    ¡°Yes, and even after marriage, Jessica once ran away from home and did not want to go home, Mr. Lexi has been rude to her!¡± Chelsea had seen the bite on Jessica¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Thest question, I think. Will Jessica be happy when she meets her family, or will Jessica still be the wife of LexiRicardo?¡± fingers of his right hand were massaging his head that felt dizzy.


    Silence.


    Chelsea presented all the memories with Jessica when her best friend repeatedly said she wanted to see her parents..


    ¡°I think Jessica would be happier if she met her parents!¡±


    ¡°You sure?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am very sure that Jessica will be very happy to meet her family. She married Mr. Lexi just for the sake of the orphanage to not be evicted, and her family. You could easily pick her up.¡± Chelsea expressed its opinion with full confidence. She wanted to know what happened to Jessica right now.


    ¡°In that case, can you arrange for my meeting with Jessica?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure, Mr. Lexi never allowed Jessica to leave the house alone. When I want to see her alone, I have to go there, and I can¡¯t take Jessica to go out.¡±


    ¡°When the opportunityes, I hope you will tell me.¡±


    ¡°Sure!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving now, regarding your question, calm down. I¡¯ll send a message, I¡¯m leaving now!¡± Daniel, who was still confused, just passed out in front of Chelsea.


    If he was not Daniel Kim, Chelsea would be furious if she was treated like that. Left just to go. However, this time Chelsea forgave because he¡¯s so handsome.


    * * *


    Afternoon to night, Jessica and Lexi did a lot of things together. They were walking in the mall, enjoying the beautiful twilight, and they decided to go home to the apartment.


    Lexi deliberately did not tell Jessica about his meeting with Daniel Kim, who is most likely a member of Jessica¡¯s family. He was very afraid that Jessica would leave him after knowing her real family members.


    Jessica came out of her sleep. She was making sure Lexi wasfortably asleep. It was quite difficult. She would open a message from Chelsea. She was really curious about what really happened. Who did Chelsea meet? For what reason? And more importantly, his parents or not?


    ¡°Where to?¡±


    The two eyes of Lexi¡¯s eyes opened as Jessica moved. Of course it failed, usually Lexi woke up first. He is the kind of person who wakes up easily. The slightest movement would keep him awake. Unless he¡¯s really tired.


    ¡°I want to cook,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°You hungry?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Yes, I want to make some noodles!¡± she exined. Lexi, who had been very tempted, forced Jessica to immediately return to the apartment. As a result they have not had dinner.


    Lexi nodded her head. Jessica was relieved to be able to call Chelsea and ask as much as she could. The husband did not suspect it and closed his eyes again.


    Jessica slowly closed the door. Then, she reached her phone that she secretly put in her pants pocket.


    There was a phone call, not from Chelsea but from Beryl. Jessica, who missed and wanted to know the condition of the Beryl, immediately received a phone call from him.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Jessica said as she brought the smartphone to her right ear.


    ¡°Hello, Jess. You finally picked up my call. How are you?¡± he asked from across the phone. He was so excited when Jessica finally picked up the call.


    ¡°I am pretty good, How about you?¡±


    Jessica almost forgot that she had a baguette. As with Chelsea, Beryl is a good friend who will help her.


    ¡°I have good news too, emm- I have something to tell you,¡± he said hesitantly.


    ¡°Just tell me, what is it?¡±Jessica moved to the pantry and started turning on the stove to heat the water. It had been a long time since she ate instant noodles, which when she was in the orphanage became her favorite food. Instant noodles with extra pieces of chili and eggs.


    ¡°Two days ago there was a man who came to see me, he asked about you. He also said that he had juste from our orphanage and failed to see you.¡± If Jessica was not married, maybe he woulde back to Jakarta every two months to see her.


    The sound of Lexi¡¯s footsteps approached, and the man immediately hugged her from behind. Jessica decided to ask more questions.


    ¡°Beryl, I¡¯ll cook first, my husband is hungry!¡± Jessica said as she didn¡¯t want Lexi to hear her conversation with Beryl.


    ¡°Oh, yes.¡± Hearing the word ¡®husband¡¯ always made Beryl inching, reminding himself that Jessica is now someone¡¯s wife. It¡¯s not a good idea to call her at night.


    ¡°Ok.¡±


    Jessica ended the phone call and put it back in her pocket. He was feeling scared, Lexi catched her calling Beryl.


    ¡°Do you call him often?¡± Lexi investigated. There was no anger in his tone.


    ¡°Only this time, I¡¯m not the one who called first,¡± Jessica said quietly.


    ¡°Why did you get a phone call from him?¡± Lexi kept hugging Jessica from her back very tightly.


    ¡°Because I want to know how he¡¯s doing.¡±


    ¡°Why do you want to know how he¡¯s doing?¡±


    ¡°Because Beryl¡¯s my friend?¡±


    ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re just friends?¡±


    ¡°Yes, friend!¡±Jessica said firmly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t call him at night.¡±


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯m not gonna call him again.¡±


    ¡°Promise?¡±


    ¡°Yes, promise. Then let me finish my cooking, I can¡¯t cut chili peppers like this!¡± Jessica grumbled that she couldn¡¯t wait to eat instant noodles.


    ¡°Here I help, or I just order so you don¡¯t get tired of cooking!¡± Lexi offered, he didn¡¯t want to let go of his hug yet.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    ¡°No my husband, you just wait, and let me do the cooking. It¡¯s just a minute. I¡¯ll cook for you too.¡±


    ¡°No, just a bowl for the two of us!¡±


    ¡°But this is spicy honey, you don¡¯t like it right?¡±


    ¡°From today I will learn to like what you like!¡± Lexi looked closely at Jessica and managed to make her blush.


    * * *


    They finished eating a bowl of spicy noodle, Jessica-style instant noodles. A bowl of both at Lexi¡¯s whim. Both of them returned to the room. They sat back and decided to watch a movie together.


    Because he was tired, Lexi fell asleep first, while Jessica still pretended to be watching a movie. Though she was just waiting for Lexi to fall asleep and would soon read a message from Chelsea that she had not yet had time to open.


    However, once again Lexi was awake when he heard Jessica¡¯s movements. ¡°Aren¡¯t you asleep, baby?¡± Lexi saw the clock on the wall already showingte from eleven o¡¯clock in the evening.


    ¡°The film is not finished,¡± she said.


    ¡°Let¡¯s sleep¡±


    Lexi threw the question with his eyes closed, but made Jessica immediatelyid down and closed her eyes. Lexi hugged her wife from behind. He wanted to hug Jessica like this. Hopefully, what¡¯s bothering him it was just a bad feeling. Never gonna happen. No!


    * * *

 Chap 61

    worry


    The morning at work Lexi was busied in with a pile of files on her desk. He saw Arsene sitting next to him with a lot of things he wanted to tell and say. However, he only paused for a moment to focus on his work first.


    ¡°Hah!¡± Lexi grumbled, forced to leave a pile of files on his desk. ¡°Arsene!¡± call him.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Arsene said, who was already waiting for Lexi to say something.


    ¡°You and I,¡± Lexi asked. He walked closer to his secretary. ¡°You go first!¡± he added.


    ¡°Well sir, it¡¯s about Chelsea yesterday. The man she met was Daniel Kim. They both met right after you left Queen¡¯s Resto.¡± Arsene said ording to the information he gave.


    ¡°So, is that it?¡± Lexi lowered his head, a bad feeling filled his mind more and more.


    ¡°Then what are you talking about with Daniel Kim, Sir?¡± Arsene asked from what was implied on the boss¡¯s face, he was sure there must have been something going on with their meeting yesterday.


    ¡°Daniel Kim was looking for Jessica. He wanted to meet him, but I did not allow it!¡± Lexi lowered his head. He looked at the two hands sped together.


    ¡°What is the rtionship between the owner of the Kim Foundation and the Kim Corporation looking for Miss Jessica?¡± Arsene investigated. Lexi¡¯s face was getting darker. The man sank deeper and deeper, hiding his face.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°She said Jessica was thest grandchild of the Kim Family, the only granddaughter of the Kim family who disappeared twelve years ago,¡± Lexi said. Well we didn¡¯t know, maybe it¡¯s just him who thought this was bad news.


    Silence.


    Arsene was stunned to hear the information that had just been thrown by Lexi. Jessica is not from a poor family. She is a descendant of the Kim family. ¡°Why don¡¯t you want Miss Jessica to meet them, Sir? Wouldn¡¯t that make Jessica happy?¡± Arsene asked, he did not know what made the man prevent his wife from meeting her real family.


    ¡°You know I have a sexual disorder, right? Which noble family will ept me as their son-inw! After all, I¡¯m sure the Kim family would not ept to know what I did to Jessica first! I once robbed her of her honor, I once forced her to marry me!¡± Lexi was full of regrets. He realized that all this time he was too arrogant. He meant for Jessica.


    What happened today made him realize that he couldn¡¯t do that.


    Arsene was sure he was right, what Lexi said was true. Kim¡¯s family would definitely not be that easy to give their blessing to Jessica and his boss¡¯s rtionship especially after knowing that Lexi treated Jessica so badly.


    ¡°Until when are you going to hide that fact from Miss Jessica, Sir? I don¡¯t think Daniel Kim will stay silent. They will definitely do something, find a way to meet Miss Jessica!¡± Arsene could know what was in the mind of his boss.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, I just feel like my time with Jessica isn¡¯t much anymore! Daniel Kim, he threatened me!¡± Lexi¡¯s voice was barely audible.


    ¡°Sir, isn¡¯t it alright that you speak well, or else you will lose everything, Sir. Daniel Kim is notorious for his ruthlessness with thew. By not trusting the man to meet Miss Jessica it means, you are already on his list of enemies.¡± All of his eyeballs were staring at Lexi who was getting more resigned and helpless.


    ¡°I, I still want to live with Jessica! I wanna be with her forever!¡±


    ¡°Yes, you have to help them!¡± Arsene persuaded.


    ¡°They will never be like me!¡±


    Lexi walked from her ce, moving towards the toilet. Perhaps he is at a turning point in his life. Lexi didn¡¯t want Arsene to see it.


    * * *


    Jessica just sat in her room. She was thinking for a good excuse to get out of the house to meet Chelsea. Then, she took her phone and started calling her husband.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Lexi said on the phone.


    ¡°Honey, Mrs. Grace got sick, I¡¯ll go see her,¡± Jessica said tly.


    ¡°Wait until I get home let¡¯s go visit her together!¡± Lexi said. He became suspicious and could not let Jessica out of the house.


    ¡°I want to go there now!¡± Jessica forced. She had to meet Chelsea so she could ask Chelsea about the two men who were looking for her.


    ¡°Alright, then let Ronald take you, wait!¡± Lexi persuade.


    ¡°Yes, my dear, I will wait!¡± Jessica said. Although apanied by Ronald, it was not a problem because the most important thing was that she could meet Chelsea.


    In less than thirty minutes, Ronald arrived at the apartment.


    ¡°Miss, Are you ready?¡± Ronald asked, he found Jessica opening the door for him.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been waiting too long!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Well then let¡¯s get down now,¡± Ronald asked.


    They both walked to the elevator. It brought them to the basement.


    ¡°Miss, Mrs. Anna is in the car and wants toe visit Mrs. grace,¡± Ronald said when they arrived at the parking area.


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Miss.¡±


    Ronald walked over first, then opened the door for Jessica.


    ¡°Please get in, Miss.¡±


    Jessica sat in the back seat where Mrs. Anna was also sitting there.


    ¡°What is Mrs. Grace sick about?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. She was hearing that Mrs. Grace who used to take care of Jessica was sick, she wanted to visit immediately.


    ¡°Mrs. Grace is just exhausted, Mom,¡± Jessica replied.


    Her lies will soon be exposed.


    ¡°Oh, yes. I¡¯m going to take you to the orphanage, I haven¡¯t seen her in a long time.¡± Mrs. Anna looked Jessica, she could feel her nervousness. However, choosing indifferent. ¡°Jess, after this, we should go to our home huh?¡± she added. ¡°It feels like no home without you!¡± Mrs. Anna, who from the beginning loved Jessica very much, said.


    She had no daughter, and the presence of a daughter-inw in her house was always made her d.


    ¡°Yes, Mom. I¡¯ll be home soon!¡± Jessica said.


    It didn¡¯t feel like the car they were riding had arrived in front of the Kasih Bunda orphanage building. Ronald went down first, opening the door for Mrs Anna and Jessica. After the two women came into the orphanage, he didn¡¯t forget to call Lexi.


    Jessica and Mrs. Anna finally meet Mrs. Grace. Fortunately, Mrs. Grace was involved in the act, so Mrs. Anna did not suspect anything.


    [I¡¯m waiting in the back garden of the orphanage. Come here soon, and I¡¯ll take you to meet the man I met yesterday ]


    Jessica read a message from Chelsea. Before she left, she looked for the right reason.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll go back first, I want to see the other orphanage administrators,¡± Jessica pretended.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    After receiving approval from her mother, Jessica moved from her seat. She immediately went to Chelsea, because she couldn¡¯t wait to hear the story from his best friend.


    * * *

 Chap 62

    She¡¯s me


    ¡°Let¡¯s go now?¡± Chelsea asked to take Jessica out of the back door of the orphanage building.


    ¡°Where sre we going? I asked permission to mom first,¡± Jessica said, she was afraid that she would have to go without asking permission from her mother-inws.


    ¡°If you ask that I¡¯m sure, Mr. Lexi will definitely not give you Jess¡¯s permission, let¡¯s go now.¡± Chelsea had prepared a motorcycle. Not only that, Chelsea also had nned a scenario about Mrs. Grace who was sick so that Jessica could leave the house.


    ¡°Alright, tell me where we¡¯re going?¡± They were at the back door. Then Chelsea had also started his motorcycle engine. They were ready to go to see Daniel Kim.


    ¡°Otherwise now, I¡¯m sure you wouldn¡¯t have had a chance to meet your family Jess. You want to see your family, right?¡± Chelsea took the helmet, and put it on Jessica¡¯s head. ¡°Mr. Lexi, already banned you from going outside the house, you know why?¡±


    Jessica Shook her head.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to see them, Jess?¡±


    ¡°Actually, i want¡± Jessica said softly.


    ¡°Hurry up!¡±


    Chelsea forced Jessica.


    ¡°Hold on!¡± she said. ¡°I just learned to ride a motorcycle,¡± Chelsea added turning on her motorcycle. Then, it slowly started running it.


    ¡°Where are we going?¡± Jessica raised the question by continuing to look behind for fear that someone would find out.


    ¡°Cafe¡± Chelsea said. She kept her eyes focused on the road. She just learned to ride a motorcycle one month ago and had not gotten a driver¡¯s license.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Just shut up,¡± Chelsea answered.


    ¡°No, who is Daniel Kim you were talking about earlier?¡± Jessica was very curious. It could say she just followed Chelsea without knowing herintentions and goals.


    ¡°Yes,ter you will know for yourself, Who Is Daniel Kim!¡± She replied. ¡°Now you shut up because I¡¯m focused on driving!¡± Chelsea were trying to stay focused on the road. Honestly, this was the first time she rides a motorcycle with someone else riding it.


    Twenty minutes passed, Chelsea had arrived at the ADC cafe where Daniel Kim had been waiting for her ever since.


    Chelsea stopped her bike in the parking lot. She asked Jessica toe down.


    ¡°Daniel Kim, who is it?¡± Jessica asked as she took off her helmet.


    Instead of answering Jessica¡¯s question, Chelsea was looking her face in front of the rearview mirror. Her hair and lipstick were getting thicker because she was going to meet Daniel Kim Soon.


    ¡°Who is Daniel Kim?¡± Jessica patted her friend¡¯s arm.


    ¡°Come on, we¡¯re going to meet Daniel Kim now,¡± she said. Hair was neatly tied. Make-up was on. Chelsea was ready to meet with Daniel Kim.


    The two walked into the cafe together. Then, Chelsea led Jessica to walk to the guest seat at the end where Daniel Kim was already waiting for their arrival.


    Jessica returned the gaze of the man who was ten years older than her. Daniel Kim, the man looked at her unblinkingly with teary eyes. The look in his eyes was almost filled with tears.


    ¡°Have you been waiting for  for a long time?¡± Chelsea asked as she sat in front of the man. Jessica was sitting next to her.


    ¡°Not too long, I just came about five minutes ago,¡± he said consciously from daydreaming. He kept looking at Jessica.


    ¡°So, your name is Daniel Kim? You¡¯re looking for me?¡± Jessica asked.


    The man simply nodded his head in response.


    ¡°Is it true, you have a picture of me when I was six years old?¡± Jessica asked still wondering who the man might be. What is the rtionship with both parents.


    But, Daniel Kim only nodded in response.


    ¡°Do you know where my mom and dad are?¡± Jessica¡¯s lips trembled, her ck bead zed almost to tears.


    Daniel took a deep breath. Regte the emotions raging in his heart. The little sister he had been looking for for twelve years was still alive, and was now in front of him.


    It¡¯s like a dream. Twelve years ago, when both his parents died as a result of an ident nned by his business opponent. He thought Elsa, also died in the ident.


    In fact, the once very spoiled little sister turned into a very beautiful girl.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± If it wasn¡¯t in a public ce, maybe he would have hugged Jessica. The tightness in his chest disappeared instantly when he saw Jessica smile.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine! But if I may know, who are you and if you can meet me with my parents?¡± Jessica asked. That¡¯s what Jessica has been waiting for for twelve years to meet her parents.


    ¡°My name is Daniel Kim, my dad is Darren Kim, and my mom is Marisa Kim. Do you know those two?¡± Daniel asked. He didn¡¯t know where to tell Jessica.


    Chelsea was just silent, observing Jessica and the handsome man in front of her in turn. Not only Lexi, now there is a very handsome Daniel Kim. For a moment she felt jealous because Jessica was always surrounded by handsome men.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know them, who are they?¡± Jessica asked with a puzzled expression. The names were foreign to him.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°What about this photo?¡± Daniel held out two photos that were the same as what was shown with Lexi and Chelsea.


    Jessica grabbed the photo with her fingers. Ball gown yellow color, long ck hair tied in half. A birthday cake with six candles. Also balloon decoration around it. Jessica didn¡¯t remember that. However, it was her at the age of six.


    ¡°Who is she? Why is it so simr to me?¡± the two bead eyes of Jessica kept watching her. It¡¯s not that she didn¡¯t remember the memories of his parents and other family members. Now, the memories were filled with Chelsea and Beryl who always filled his days in the orphanage. The pain of losing both parents.


    ¡°It was you when you were six, at your birthday party.¡± Daniel kept staring at Jessica, still couldn¡¯t believe that the little sister he thought was dead was still in front of him.


    ¡°You know where my parents are. Where are dad and mom?¡± Jessica asked. ¡°Where are they?¡±


    Daniel couldn¡¯t tell the truth. He wanted to tell Jessica, but not right now.


    ¡°Where are my mom and dad? I¡¯d love to meet them!¡± Jessica whined. There were so many questions she wanted to ask her parents. Including why both parents left her in the orphanage and why only now looking for her?


    ¡°I can¡¯t tell you right now. I give you one week to leave the heir of the Ricardo family, ande home with me. After that, I¡¯ll tell you where mom and dad are.¡± Daniel Kim lowered his head. It¡¯s cruel but it¡¯s best for Jessica. No, he won¡¯t let Jessica live with the Ricardo family. Not ever.


    ¡°But why? I¡¯m married to him!¡± Jessica seemed to be thinking about something, like a mistake she missed.


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t deserve you Jess, and if you knew everything, you would definitely hate him! I¡¯ll tell you when you¡¯re ready toe home with me.¡±


    ¡°No, I love my husband very much! Don¡¯t talk about my husband like that, got it?! You¡¯re trying to make up a story! You only have a picture of me when I was six. This photo could have been edited!¡± Jessica answered. Leaving Lexi? it¡¯s really a very expensive price for the sake of getting information that was not yet clear.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll give you a week. You can change your mind and leave. Or you will see its destruction! Just look!¡±.


    Daniel stood up from his seat and looked the other way. He knew his words hurt Jessica, but this was what he had to do. Ricardo family, why should from Ricardo family she married. Among the million people in Indonesia why should that person!


    (Sounds of footsteps)


    Daniel turned and walked away. Tears trickled from the corners of his eyes. His mission was to bring Jessica back home. Yes, regarding the marital status with Ricardo family, he would cancel the marriage.


    * * *

 Chap 63

    Fallen


    Jessica arrived at the Ricardo residence. Lexi was going to be furious not without reason. Upon arrival at the orphanage Mrs. Anna was no longer there. When she left, she also did not ask permission from his mother-inw.


    She knew Lexi wouldn¡¯t let her out of the house this time.


    ¡°Do I need to take you inside?¡± Chelsea was bargaining. She did not know if the problem would be like this because it turned out that Mrs. Anna hade home first.


    ¡°No,¡± Jessica said. A faint smile lingered on his lips.


    ¡°You sure?¡± From the expression on her face, she could feel that now Jessica was not okay.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m sure,¡± Jessica reassured herself that Lexi wouldn¡¯t be upset. Hopefully!


    ¡°All right, I¡¯m home now,¡± Chelsea said, turning on the motorcycle engine and starting to walk away from the Ricardo family residence.


    ¡°Miss,¡± a security guard, who opened the gate for Jessica, greeted.


    She nodded and continued to walk. Arriving at the terrace Jessica paused at the door. Back to convincing herself, all will be well but Lexi was unlikely to scold her. With her right hand, Jessica opened the door and entered the house.


    Her sense of sight saw the watch. It was already shown at almost five o¡¯clock in the afternoon. As it turned out, she was gone a long time ago. It was only natural that Mrs. Anna went home first.


    Jessica continued to move her feet. In the living room, but in the living room there was no one. Then, she chose to continue to her room which was near the back garden. The husband¡¯s car was already in the garage, which meant that Lexi had arrived home. If it wasn¡¯t in the living room, it would have been waiting for him in the room.


    Jessica stopped at the door. Her heart was pounding faster. She just wanted to open the door.


    The door opened from the inside and now Lexi was standing in front of her with a look that was difficult to interpret.


    ¡°Where have you been!¡± Lexi snapped in a loud voice. If the maid was in the kitchen, she must have heard it too.


    ¡°I- I went with Chelsea.¡± Jessica looked down because she couldn¡¯t return Lexi¡¯s gaze.


    Lexi quickly pulled Jessica¡¯s hand to go inside.


    Jessica was getting down. Sure, if Lexi would tear him to pieces.


    However, he was not angry nor locked her in the bathroom. Lexi grabbed her in an embrace, very long, and deep.


    Jessica wondered. She only returned the embrace of the husband who was getting tighter.


    For a long time, Lexi was in a trance and not just ended it. Lexi hugged him again.


    ¡°I just met a strange person,¡± Jessica said quietly. ¡°He has a picture of me when I was six. I don¡¯t know if I trust anyone easily. After all, it could have been just an edited photo,¡± she added.


    Quiet.


    Lexi stared at his wife. Jessica was in front of him. He also held Jessica¡¯s hand. However, the worry was still there. He was afraid Jessica would leave.


    ¡°Don¡¯t leave the house. Don¡¯t see anyone again. I beg you,¡± Lexi pleaded earnestly.


    ¡°Yes, I will not leave the house,¡± Jessica said, cupping her husband¡¯s cheek with both hands. He could feel the worry there. ¡°Sorry!¡±


    ¡°Sorry? Sorry for what?¡± Lexi asked, leading the wife to sit on the edge of the bed.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry I left without permission. It¡¯s not Chelsea¡¯s fault.¡± Jessica didn¡¯t want anything to happen to Chelsea¡¯s father who works at Lexi¡¯spany.


    ¡°I forgive you, as long as you promise not to do it again, Jess! I don¡¯t like it. You know, after mom called and said you weren¡¯t at the orphanage, I came looking for you! Don¡¯t go again, okay?¡± Lexi asked with pity. ¡°Promise?¡±


    ¡°Promise!¡± This time it was Jessica who immediately hugged Lexi. ¡°I will not leave, as long as you still love me!¡± Jessica said softly.


    ¡°I will always love you!¡± Lexi replied.


    * * *


    In the morning.


    ¡°Hoek-hoek -.¡±


    Lexi heard a voiceing from the bathroom.


    ¡°Jess, are you okay?¡± Lexi asked as he knocked on the bathroom door.


    ¡°Jessica!¡± he shouted.


    (sounds of door opened)


    The bathroom door was open. Jessica with a pale face.


    ¡°You got sick?¡± Lexi asked, leading Jessica into bed.


    Jessica nodded slowly.


    ¡°I called the Doctor Sham now!¡± Lexi said, grabbing his phone on the desk.


    ¡°No, juste here!¡± Jessica, who is currently lying on the bed, said.


    ¡°What did you eat yesterday?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°No, maybe because yesterday it rained when I went to Chelsea!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll call the maid!¡± Lexi immediately left the room and called the maid.


    Not long after, the maid arrived.


    ¡°What happened, miss?¡± the maid said. She took a look at Jessica.


    ¡°I think I caught a cold.¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute, maybe get some eucalyptus oil first.¡± The middle-aged woman went back out of the room to get eucalyptus oil.


    While Lexi, still sitting on the edge of the bed and trying to call his secretary.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Arsene said on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°Hello, can I work off today? Jessica is getting sick, I can¡¯te to the office!¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Sir, this morning you muste to see Mr. Chandra from the King¡¯s Hotel. Yesterday you postponed the meeting. There¡¯s no way you¡¯re putting it off anymore. It is possible that Mr. Chandra will cancel the cooperation that has been agreed,¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Can we postpone it for tomorrow?¡± Lexi whined like a child. Looking at Jessica¡¯s face, he felt very worried, not usually in the morning the wife drooped helplessly on the bed.


    ¡°It can¡¯t be, Mr. Lexi!¡±


    Lexi looked at Jessica. The woman shook her head as a sign that he didn¡¯t need to postpone his schedule anymore.


    ¡°What time do I have to go to Mr. Chandra?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s eight o¡¯clock this morning, Sir!¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Ok!¡± Lexi ended the phone call.


    ¡°I just have amon cold,ter if you rub eucalyptus oil, it will be better!¡± Jessica looked up at Lexi.


    ¡°Hah!¡± Lexi snorted. Yesterday he shouldnt postpone the meeting with Mr. Chandra yesterday.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine!¡± Jessica reassured me.


    ¡°All right,¡± said Lexi reluctantly as she went to the bathroom.


    Not long after, the maid arrived. She brought eucalyptus oil and warm tea. ording to Jessica¡¯s direction, she began to sprinkle eucalyptus oil on the woman¡¯s back.


    ¡°Thank You!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re wee, drink the tea please,¡± the maid said.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Jessica sipped warm tea and then returned to ying her body.


    When Lexi came out of the bathroom, he found Jessica asleep. Because he did not want to disturb his wife who was resting, Lexi went to work without waking up Jessica.


    At noon.


    Jessica woke up, feeling a little better. Her head didn¡¯t feel dizzy, and she didn¡¯t feel sick anymore. She was. feeling bored in the room, Jessica moved towards the kitchen. She heard two people talking in the dining room. The two people were Cassandra and Mrs. Anna.


    ¡°There¡¯s anything I will ask you, Auntie,¡± Cassandra, who originally discussed Fashion, was turning the conversation to personal matters.


    ¡°Just ask,¡± Mrs. Anna said while she focused on the Fashion magazine, which is still in her hands.


    ¡°This is about Lexi, is it true that he only pretended to love Jessica just for the sake of getting offspring?¡± Cassandra, who currently still couldn¡¯t give up her dream of bing the son-inw of the Ricardo family, asked.


    Jessica listened to the question. She couldn¡¯t hear Mrs. Anna¡¯s voice. She slowly continued to push the soles of his feet back into the room.


    ¡°Is Mr. Lexi just pretending to love me?¡± Jessica muttered with tears in her eyes.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


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    Jessica calmed down when she heard the knock on the door. The maid¡¯s voice called out to her softly.


    ¡°Come in,¡± Jessica told her, she wiped away the tears that wet her cheeks right.


    The door opened, and the maid arrived with a tray of breakfast for Jessica. The woman walked over, and put the tray on the desk.


    ¡°Miss Jessica, eat first. Mrs. Anna asked me to bring you some food!¡± the maid said by observing Jessica. After waking up, Jessica¡¯s condition was not getting better but getting worse. ¡°Do I have to call Mr. Lexi, you have to see the doctor Miss,¡± the maid checked Jessica¡¯s forehead and the temperature went up than before.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m okay!¡± Jessica answered. She was not ready to meet with Lexi, more precisely, not ready to express the questions that Cassandra threw at her mother-inw.


    ¡°Emm, is Miss still nauseous?¡± the maid asked. She thought Jessica was getting pregnant.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not nauseous, but I¡¯m not hungry yet so I¡¯ll eatter!¡± Jessica wasying in bed.


    ¡°How many times have you felt nauseous in the morning?¡± the maid investigated. She was sure with little suspicion that Jessica was pregnant.


    ¡°Every morning, it¡¯s just been a st!¡± Jessica wiped the sweat on her forehead. Lately, she did feel nauseous in the morning. She did not suspect because every night she apanied and served her husband.


    ¡°Miss, have you had your period yet? the middle-aged woman asked.


    Jessica closed her eyes and began to remember thest time she had her period. She hadn¡¯te this month.


    ¡°Did you get that this month?¡±  the maid insisted.


    Jessica chose not to answer. Her heart was still troubled by Cassandra¡¯s question.


    ¡°This, my phone is not working. Can I ask you a favor?¡± she asked. She didn¡¯t know when Lexi did it. The man had thrown away his cell phone number, minimizing her contact with Chelsea. He didn¡¯t let her go alone, going to meet people who were no longer known.


    ¡°How about Miss?¡± Knowing Jessica was only an orphanage child, even if Jessica was not her employer, the maid would always be willing to help Jessica.


    ¡°Please call Chelsea, tell her toe over here and get me a pregnant test,¡± Jessica said. She looked at the maid. She didn¡¯t know the maid was on her side or Lexi¡¯s side, but she was obviously always nice to her.


    ¡°Okay,¡± she replied eagerly.


    ¡°Oh yes, about this please do not tell mom or my husband, okay?¡± Jessica asked. Honestly, after hearing Cassandra¡¯s question to her mom, distrust and doubt began to creep into her heart.


    ¡°Yes, Miss.¡±


    The maid came out of Jessica¡¯s room. She would do what Jessica said.


    The woman was now in the room alone. Immersed in her own thoughts. She was thinking about what really happened! Lexi, if you remember the attitude of the man, sometimes still gray.


    ¡®Is it true that Lexi is just pretending to love him?¡¯


    ¡®Then, all this is just a charade and there must be an end, right?¡¯


    ¡®And the hard question is, is Lexi doing this just to get a child? Then, he will throw Jessica away just like that once his wish is achieved!¡¯


    Jessica, massaging her eyebrows that felt dizzy. She looked at her phone that didn¡¯t work. Her mind drifted, remembering Daniel Kim. Yes, the man she met yesterday afternoon. It was like she had heard that name. It was like no stranger, let alone the look in her eyes. Although it looked firm, there was a calmness that could be seen there. One more thing, despite the thousands of times she tried to remember, Jessica still did not remember her parents¡¯ names.


    However, she still vaguely remembered her face. ¡°Dad, mom, where are you?¡± Jessica mumbled softly hitting the right side of her head. She still didn¡¯t remember his parents ¡® names.


    * * *


    Thirty minutester, when Jessica had just finished cleaning herself in the bathroom, Chelsea had arrived, and was with the maid already waiting in her room.


    ¡°Been waiting a long time?¡± Jessica asked as she walked over to her friend.


    ¡°I just came?¡± Chelsea could feel something wasn¡¯t right with Jessica.


    ¡°I will go,ter if you need something, just call me,¡± the maid said.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Jessica said and led Chelsea to sit on the edge of the bed.


    ¡°What happened? What can I do to help you?¡± Chelsea asked after the door closed again.


    ¡°I think I¡¯m pregnant. You brought the pregnant test I asked for?¡± Jessica didn¡¯t look happy.


    ¡°Why? Are you unhappy with your pregnancy? Tell me what¡¯s bothering you! Isn¡¯t this also what you expected, to be a good and useful wife for Ricardo¡¯s family!¡± Chelsea looked straight at her best friend¡¯s two eyeballs.


    ¡°It is not like that,¡± Jessica folded her arms in front of her chest. Then she turned around and her body was still weak.


    ¡°So, have you changed your mind and are you going to leave Mr. Lexi?¡± Chelsea investigated.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t know Daniel Kim. He doesn¡¯t even know my parents! So I won¡¯t just trust him right away!¡± That¡¯s how she felt. If Daniel Kim is indeed a member of her family, there is no need for the man to tell her to leave Lexi.


    ¡°Then tell me, what is bothering your mind?¡± Chelsea insisted.


    Jessica was stunned. There was no way she could tell that Lexi was just pretending to love him. Chelsea would have instantly told him to go with Daniel Kim. ¡°I¡¯m afraid, afraid of not being able to make Lexi happy!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Chelsea, who has been close to Jessica for a dozen years, felt that there was a lie in Jessica¡¯s answer. However, she would not corner her again.


    Jessica nodded slowly. If Chelsea hadn¡¯t sided with Daniel Kim, Jessica would have talked about what she heard to Chelsea.


    ¡°Now, if you are afraid that you will not be able to make your husband happy, then after the pregnancy test, and the result is positive. Surprise Mr. Lexi, I¡¯m sure it¡¯s not just Mr. Lexi. However, all members of Ricardo¡¯s family will be happy to hear of your pregnancy,¡± Chelsea said. That¡¯s how she knew.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°So it¡¯s true you won¡¯t see Daniel Kim again?¡± Chelsea asked to make sure.


    ¡°No, I didn¡¯t even get any clue about my parents!¡± Jessica replied realistically. What she heard yesterday was just a babble without evidence.


    ¡°What if  Daniel is indeed a member of your family Jess, doesn¡¯t that mean you missed the opportunity to meet your parents?¡± Chelsea was convinced that Daniel Kim is a member of Jessica¡¯s family.


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t have any evidence! He only had a picture of me when I was six! There¡¯s no way I could just believe it!¡± the wife of Lexi Ricardo answered.


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s not that I¡¯m siding with Daniel Kim. But I¡¯m going to ask for proof that he does know where your parents are Jess,¡± Chelsea said confidently.


    ¡°Why are you so sure that he knows where my parents are!¡±


    ¡°Because, a person like Daniel, he is not a person who will lie. Anyway what advantage he lies. She¡¯s not Lexi Ricardo marrying you to use you Jess!¡± Chelsea knew what she said just hurt Jessica. But she needed to tell her the chance.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    Jessica pondered, what Chelsea said was true. Was what she heard from Cassandra also a truth?


    ¡°So? You think I should leave Lexi and go with Daniel Kim?¡± Jessica began to have doubts about Lexi.


    ¡°The answer was in your own heart Jess. I¡¯m going to see Daniel, at least I¡¯m going to ask for proof that you believe he knows where your parents are, Jess!¡±


    Jessica shut up. Her own brain couldn¡¯t work well together. She didn¡¯t remember his parents names at all.


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    knowing the truth


    Jessica stared at the two blue lines of the pregnancy test in her hand. Supposedly, this would be good news if she hadn¡¯t heard anything disturbing.


    Then, she threw it in the trash with a feeling of anger that blended in the heart. Not without reason, Cassandra¡¯s question kept ringing and made her experience a bad mood all day.


    If Jessica had asked Lexi about it, she wouldn¡¯t have admitted it. Especially for Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel, Lexi¡¯s parents, who already want grandchildren who care about their feelings and hearts, what they care about was immediately getting a grandchild, as the heir to the Ricardo Group as soon as possible.


    Jessica slowly stepped out of the room. She¡¯s looking for the maid and was going to borrow a cell phone from one of the two men.


    Jessica called out to the maid who was busy cooking dinner.


    ¡°Yes, miss, What is it?¡±the maid asked. She was close to Jessica because he was almost the same age. The maid was one year older than Jessica.


    ¡°Can I borrow your phone?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°Sure.¡± The maid took out the phone that was in her apron and gave it to Jessica. ¡°This Is Miss,¡± she said as she gave her phone to Jessica.


    ¡°Oh yeah, where is mom?¡± Jessica asked, looking for the whereabouts of her mother-inw.


    ¡°Mrs Anna went with Miss Cassandra. Maybe it¡¯s dinner time!¡± the maid said. ¡°You were still sleeping, so she just told me to tell you!¡± She didn¡¯t want to misunderstand Jessica.


    ¡± Yes, I know, ¡± Jessica nodded her head. ¡°I borrowed your phone!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Miss.¡±


    Jessica entered the room. She didn¡¯t forget to lock the door. She immediately walked to the balcony with two mobile phones. One was her and one was the maid¡¯s. Then, she searched for secretary Arsene¡¯s number and started making phone calls.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Arsene said on the other side of the phone. Unusually he received a phone call from a number that is not in his phone book.


    ¡°Hello, Secretary Ken, it¡¯s me Jessica!¡± Jessica said. Yes, in this matter she trusted Arsene more than Lexi and all her family members.


    Jessica was still waiting, perhaps the secretary was talking to her husband. Arsene went away so that Lexi would not hear his conversation.


    ¡°Yes, miss, what is it? Is there anything I can help you with?¡±Arsene said politely.


    ¡°Can we talk both! I have something to ask you!¡± Jessica asked in a serious tone of voice that Arsene was reluctant to refuse.


    ¡°Wait a minute miss, I¡¯ll talk to Mr. Lexi, I¡¯ll let you know soon!¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait.¡± Jessica ended the phone call. Then she sat on the balcony, waiting for news from the man she had just called.


    * * *


    ¡°So how did you find out about Jessica and her parents?¡± Lexi asked. It remained to be hoped that Jessica had nothing to do with Daniel Kim. They may have been misinformed when looking for family members. Lexi really hoped that would happen.


    ¡°Most likely Jessica is indeed Daniel Kim¡¯s younger sister! Twelve years ago, Daniel Kim¡¯s parents had an ident. Three people died, one of them was thest daughter of the family named Elsa Daniar Kim. However, the body of the little six-year-old girl was not found!¡± Arsene¡¯s light from his investigation so far.


    ¡°What are Jessica¡¯s parents ¡® names?¡± Lexi asked. He looked down with a trembling body. Time was running backwards, he didn¡¯t know when the Kim family would take Jessica away from him. One week more? One month more?


    ¡°Darren Kim and Marisa kim. Both had already died twelve years ago in sessive idents!¡± Arsene replied. He couldn¡¯t imagine Jessica¡¯s reaction if Jessica knew the truth. The parents he had always wanted to see were dead.


    ¡°What do you think I should do? Should I arrest Jessica or should I let her go back to her family?¡± The tightness in Lexi¡¯s heart did not diminish at all.


    Just when Arsene wanted to answer, he got a phone call. When he refused the phone call, Lexi told him to pick it up.


    Lexi said, ¡°Pick up the phone from your wife!¡±


    Arsene did not want to receive a phone call. Finally, he walked away and received a phone call from an unknown number. Arsene came out of his office.


    After a while he returned to his office.


    ¡°Kania asked you toe home early?¡± Lexi guessed. That¡¯s usually what Kania wanted when she called her husband at work.


    ¡°Yes,¡± replied Arsene lying.


    ¡°Go home! Don¡¯t forget to keep investigating everything about the ident! And don¡¯t forget to send me my work schedule for tomorrow!¡± Lexi told. The work was done, and he also needed his own time.


    ¡°Really? Can I go home now?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    Arsene rushed to his desk. He tied up the files on the table. He didn¡¯t forget to turn off yourptop and packed your personal belongings. He put it in a bag.


    ¡°Good sir, I will immediately send your work schedule for tomorrow! If somethinges up, call me immediately!¡± Arsene lying to Lexi was awkward, made him misbehave.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°I will always call you!¡± Lexi chuckled.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±


    The man left the room. He walked towards the parking area and immediately run his four-wheeled vehicle to Ricardo¡¯s family residence.


    * * *


    ¡°Hello,¡± Jessica said on the other end of the phone.


    ¡°Miss, I¡¯m on my way! Where do we meet?¡± Arsene asked. Lexi could be furious if he found out he was meeting Jessica secretly.


    ¡°Now, at home. Mom and dad aren¡¯t home!¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°Alright miss, I can¡¯t longer because in less than an hour Mr. Lexi will also go home!¡± Arsene nced at the watch that was on his right wrist.


    ¡°Ok, I¡¯ll wait!¡±


    Jessica ended the phone call. Then, she immediately returned the maid¡¯s cell phone. Next, she waited for Arsene¡¯s presence on the front house


    In less than thirty minutes, Arsene arrived at Ricardo¡¯s home . He rushed out of the car. He didn¡¯t care if he lied to Lexi. He would have loved to meet Jessica but not meet secretly like this.


    With quick and wide steps, he approached Jessica, who was waiting for him on the porch. Her face was clearly visible. A lot of things she was thinking about.


    ¡°Miss, What do you want to talk about? I can¡¯t longer here, because I didn¡¯t tell Mr. Lexi that I wasing to see you!¡± Arsene looked worried. Let¡¯s see what Jessica had to say. About Daniel Kim? His family? Or both parents?


    ¡°This is about my husband, and I know only you know  about it,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°About what?¡±Arsene insisted, kept ncing at his watch.


    ¡°Is it true, Lexi just pretended to love me? Just to get a baby?¡± Jessica closed her eyes. She was preparing herself to hear the worst.


    ¡°Please answer honestly. I know Secretary Arsene knows everything!¡± she insisted.


    ¡°In the past, it was like that! However, all I know now is that Mr. Lexi loves Miss Jessica very much,¡± Arsene told honestly.


    ¡°Before, when was that?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°Before Miss Jessica, had an ident.¡± Arsene only hoped that his honesty would be good for Jessica. She couldn¡¯t force Jessica to stay with Lexi.


    Lexi. It¡¯s in Jessica¡¯s hands and the truth can¡¯t be hidden no matter how much Lexi tries to hide. Jessica would know.


    ¡°Thank You, Secretary Arsene, for being honest! I won¡¯t tell my husband!¡±


    ¡°Yes, miss, my pleasure.¡±


    ¡°Now you can go home!¡± Jessica got out of her seat. She went inside the house, and just pass by in front of Arsene.


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    Doubts


    ¡°So all this time you were just ying my husband?¡± Jessica said in front of the mirror. She was angry but her love for Lexi never wavered.


    She still remembered clearly what happened during the incident in that building first. She was in love with Lexi at that time. The more she remembered, the more she disliked Lexi. He was guilty from the beginning. From the very beginning it was arbitrary. Jessica snorted irritably at the thought of it all.


    (sounds of the door opened)


    The room door was opened. Lexi, who had just returned from work, stood at the door and smiled at Jessica.


    Jessica brushed off all her anger, she returned a smile from Lexi.


    ¡°You just got home?¡± Jessica asked, looking at the wall clock that already showed five o¡¯clock in the afternoon. It¡¯s not unusual for Lexi to be home thirty minutester than usual.


    ¡°Yes, there are some files that I checked and I signed. Are you waiting for me?¡± Lexi walked over and was already in front of Jessica.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be home in time until tomorrow,¡± Lexi said. He hugged his wife andnded a lot of kisses on her lips and her face.


    Silent. They stared at each other. Especially Lexi, he stared into the direction of his wife, as if there was an hourss that continued to run one day that would rob him of his time with Jessica.


    ¡°Is something bothering you?¡± Lexi asked. He led Jessica to sit on the bed. Right in front of him.


    Jessica returned Lexi¡¯s gaze, there was much to the annoyance of her mind. Especially regarding Lexi¡¯s feelings for him during this time. Just trying to fall in love? Or really love her with all my heart.


    Later, she remembered a remark from Daniel Kim, that he wanted to destroy a business owned by Lexi. What happened? If he was not a member of her family, the man named Daniel Kim would have wanted to destroy Lexi.


    ¡°Did you find out about Daniel?¡± Jessica asked. She still could not see the man in ruin.


    ¡°So what? What did he say yesterday when you met?¡± Lexi kept listening to every word Jessica said.


    ¡°I don¡¯t remember what he said, Obviously I can get the point. He wanted to see the destruction of Ricardo¡¯s family business,¡± Jessica said. Yes, at least he wanted Lexi to start being vignt from now on.


    ¡°Jess, did he really intend it that way?¡± Lexi asked. He began to remember previous events. When thepany owned by the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation, almost captured the city park construction project, and then they just gave up. Wasn¡¯t that very suspicious? Lexi was convinced that it all had to do with Jessica.


    Jessica nodded slowly.


    ¡°Then, what about you? If they are, they are members of your family. Are you going to leave me?¡± Lexi investigated. Jessica¡¯s response was the same as yesterday.


    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I be the one asking like that?¡± Jessica turned around. Both of her eyeballs looked at the husband with an angry look.


    ¡°What do you mean, Jess?¡± Lexi returned Jessica¡¯s gaze. There was a different look there.


    ¡°How about I stay here and they destroy all the hard work that dad and you have built, Ricardo¡¯s family business empire. Are you going to keep me, or give me to that guy?¡± Jessica asked. She just wanted to know how much he meant to Lexi. She didn¡¯t like it. One day she would be in a position where she has to choose. Seeing Lexi was fine, but it should be away from her. Or seeing Lexi in ruin.


    ¡°No it won¡¯t happen Jess! It¡¯s not that easy that Ricardo Group was destroyed!¡± Lexi¡¯s hunch was getting worse. Daniel Kim must have threatened Jessica.


    ¡°That¡¯s good,¡± Jessica concluded. Although She knew what Lexi just threw was just a lie.


    ¡°How are you today? Is it getting better?¡± The finger of Lexi¡¯s right hand stretched Jessica¡¯s hair behind her ear. He didn¡¯t want anything to interfere with his vision.


    ¡°Yes, my condition is getting better. Cassandra came and mama went with her all day!¡± Jessica reported. He would love to hear Lexi exin what she asked Arsene. However, Jessica decided to undo it.


    ¡°Let it be, I don¡¯t care about him. Look, is my wife jealous?¡± Lexi¡¯s joking melt the tension between them.


    ¡°I¡¯m not jealous! I just don¡¯t like hering here, and my mom would rather go than stay at home with me!¡± Jessicained.


    ¡°Emm, how about we just stay in the apartment, so you don¡¯t have to bother and look at Cassandra? How?¡± Lexi had always preferred to live in an apartment. When he felt sad, he did not need to pretend to be okay in front of his parents.


    ¡°So what? Would you like me to stay there?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°In the past, I preferred to live in an apartment. I felt like I was myself and didn¡¯t have to pretend!¡± Lexi answered honestly.


    ¡°Wait, what does it mean that right now you feel tired because you are pretending?¡± His wife said. She was shocked about what Lexi said.


    The man did not answer. He went to the bathroom. Jessica still had a lot of questions.


    * * *


    At noon.


    Lexi had gone to work. Mr. Samuel also went to the office. Jessica was sitting in the living room with Mrs. Anna. At this time, Jessica¡¯s trust in Lexi and the rest of Ricardo¡¯s family was slightly reduced.


    ¡°Are you okay, Jess?¡± Mrs. Anna asked.


    ¡°Yes, Mom. I¡¯m feeling better.¡± At first nce, Mrs. Anna had always been kind to her from the beginning when she was in this family house. However, she did not know what she meant to her. The daughter-inw she cared about, or just pretending because she wanted something. The heir to the Ricardo Group, who today was already a clot of blood in her womb.


    ¡°Are you still sick this morning?¡± Mrs. Anna really wished Jessica was pregnant.


    ¡°A little bit, mom.¡±


    ¡°Then how about we go to the doctor now?¡± Miss Anna asked.


    ¡°No, Mom, next time!¡± Jessica, who already knew that she was pregnant, said.


    ¡°Miss Jessica,¡± the maid called from the living room.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Jessica turned gaze to the source of the voice.


    ¡°There are people looking for you in front,¡± she replied.


    ¡°Who is that?¡± Mrs. Anna asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, but he told me that he was told by Mrs. Grace,¡± the maid replied as the guest said.


    ¡°Meet him first Jess!¡± Mrs. Anna said.


    * * *


    Chelsea was waiting for Daniel Kim¡¯s arrival. The man identally came to Chelsea¡¯s house. Whatever he would do to make Jessica choose to go with him rather than having to approve the rtionship of his sister with one of Ricardo¡¯s family members.


    They both sat on the front porch where Chelsea and her family lived. There was only him and his mother at home. If there was a king, his father. Perhaps the man would not give permission if he found out that the man whom his daughter met is the enemy of the owner of the highest position in which he works.


    ¡°Have you seen Jessica?¡± Daniel Kim asked.


    ¡°Yes. Yesterday Jessica asked me toe to Ricardo¡¯s family residence,¡± Chelsea said. In addition to wanting to help Jessica meet her family, Chelsea is also looking forward to meeting Daniel Kim. The guy is the most handsome man ording to his version.


    ¡°So, What did Jessica say?¡±insists Daniel Kim. Chelsea could easily have done with him. Daniel, I¡¯m not going to waste this opportunity. Chelsea will certainly help him a lot, draining all the information he finds out about Ricardo¡¯s family.


    ¡°Jessica wants to meet her parents, or just have proof you do know about her parents,¡± Chelsea replied that Jessica said yesterday. ¡°She still can¡¯t believe that you are a member of her family, just because you have a photo from when she was six years old,¡± she exined.


    ¡°Oh, I see. All right, I¡¯m going to Ricardo¡¯s house to see Jessica!¡± Daniel couldn¡¯t wait to bring Jessica home.


    ¡°But-,¡±


    ¡°But? what?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t take you there. I¡¯m scared because it¡¯s too risky. My dad works at Ricardo Group!¡± her expression worried.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°Yes, I can do it myself!¡± Daniel returned Chelsea¡¯s gaze which managed to make her heart race. ¡°Thank you for everything! I¡¯ll see Jessica right now.¡±


    The man stood up from his seat.


    Chelsea only saw Daniel Kim¡¯s back walking away from her. She hoped she could meet that guy again.


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    Surprise


    Jessica stood up from her seat. ¡°I¡¯ll meet the guests first,¡± she said. After Mrs. Anna nodded, she moved through the living room towards the veranda of the house.


    The door was opened. Jessica recognized who was standing behind her. This man was none other than Daniel Kim. The man she met two days ago.


    ¡°Have you been waiting for me, Daniel?¡± Jessica started the conversation.


    The man turned his head, looking deeply at Jessica. Affectionate. The same look he saw yesterday. ¡°I¡¯ve just arrived¡±¡± he said


    ¡°Please sit down, Daniel, What do you want to drink?¡± Jessica offered. Every time she returned a look from the man, she could feel that Daniel Kim knew something.


    ¡°No need, I¡¯m just here for a while.¡± If it wasn¡¯t for Jessica, maybe Daniel would never havee here. Not without reason, Ricardo Family, is the name he has marked.


    ¡°What do you want to say?¡± Jessica said the same thing the maid said just now.


    ¡°Sorry I brought the name of Mrs. Grace, I¡¯m afraid you don¡¯t want to see me Jess!¡± Daniel smiled.


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    Jessica gawked in front of  that man. ¡°So, what made youe here to see me?¡± Every time Jessica looked at her interlocutor¡¯s face, she felt as if she had known him for a long time.


    ¡°This morning I came to Chelsea¡¯s house. She said you wanted proof that I knew where your parents were. So, my goal here is to give you evidence,¡± Daniel Kim said, still with sparkling eyes looking at Jessica.


    ¡°Oh, yes. How quickly did Chelsea deliver?¡± Jessica was down.


    Daniel took a medium-sized envelope from the inside pocket of his ck shirt. He had a photo and gave it to Jessica.


    Jessica¡¯s outstretched hand picked it up and observed a piece of photo from Daniel Kim. It looked like a family photo. A married couple, with three children. Two boys and one girl who were thest children.


    She didn¡¯t feel the tears that made Jessica¡¯s cheeks wet. The old man¡¯s face, which was only vague in her memory, was now clearly visible in the photo. With the fingers of her right hand, she wiped away tears and closed her mouth.


    ¡°That couple are your parents Jess, and those two boys are your brothers! For more specific information, I will tell you after you are willing to leave Lexi and want to go home with me!¡± Daniel Kim said. He wanted to admit that one of the two boys in the picture was him. However, he would have to be patient. Sure, if Jessica was willing to leave Lexi.


    ¡°If I want to go home with you, Daniel. Can Ie here again? I can¡¯t leave Lexi.¡± Jessica didn¡¯t say she was pregnant, she obviously didn¡¯t want to separate her unborn child from her father. Above all, it is their love. Either she or Lexi really wanted the child.


    ¡°No, you have to choose one! Come home with me and be with your family. Or, stay here with the guy. Until then, the Kim family will not be able to unite with the Ricardo family! You got it? If you still want to be here. That means you don¡¯t want Kim¡¯s name as your family name Jess?¡± Daniel said. His grandfather, Freedy Kim would be very angry if he knew that.


    ¡°I want to see my family, and I don¡¯t want to leave Lexi. I can¡¯t leave him,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°I gave you time to choose, Jess, I will definitely take you to meet your family. Still the same, if you are ready tell me and I will take you to meet the people who have been waiting for you all this time. I¡¯ll also tell you why they¡¯rete to find you! I hope you¡¯re not prejudiced about that.¡± Daniel got up from his seat. Seeing Jessica wiped her tears made him sad. He really wanted to hug her.


    Jessica looked up, looking at Daniel resignedly.


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving now!¡± Daniel walked away from Jessica leaving Ricardo¡¯s family house.


    Jessica clutched the photo, then put it in her pants pocket. She didn¡¯t want Mrs. Anna to ask about Daniel Kim or the photo. Before entering the house, she wiped away tears. Mrs. Anna would ask if she saw tears on her cheeks.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Jessica slowly entered the house. She didn¡¯t forget to close the door again. Then, she walked into the living room to meet Mrs. Anna. However, the mother-inw was not there. Jessica decided to enter her room. The photo, she wanted to look at the photo without anyone knowing it.


    * * *


    In the dim light of night. Jessica was pensive, remembering the sweet incident between herself and Lexi. In her short married life. It¡¯s not all pretty and full ofughter. There was sadness and tears. Jessica began to dive in, thinking what she really wanted.


    Daniel Kim, the man came and brought evidence. Jessica was confused. She wanted to leave Lexi, but now she was pregnant.


    (sound of the door opened)


    The room door was opened. Lexi opened the door without knocking.


    ¡°You¡¯vee home?¡± Jessica asked carelessly, hiding the photo.


    ¡°Why is it dark in the room?¡± Lexi took off her ck suit, turned on the light, then walked towards Jessica.


    ¡°No,¡± Jessica whispered.


    ¡°Is something bothering you?¡± Lexi asked. Simrly with Jessica, he was hiding the fact that made him continue to be careful because he did not want to be abandoned by his wife.


    Jessica shook her head.


    ¡°I have a gift for you!¡± Jessica said she immediately wiped away tears and reced them with smiles.


    ¡°Gifts? I haven¡¯t received a gift in a long time!¡± Lexi stiffened, afraid that Jessica¡¯s intended gift would be a farewell.


    ¡°You have to take a shower first, then I¡¯ll give you a gift!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Is the gift special? In ck lingerie?¡± Lexi asked with a look full of jokes. For many years, he never asked his wife for permission.


    ¡°No, honey,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Come on baby, I¡¯ve missed your attraction in bed,¡± Lexi coaxed. One night alone was heavy, and this should be several nights. He wished Jessica knew the hidden passion that has been mounting. He was sure it wouldn¡¯t be that bad for the husband.


    ¡°Let¡¯s take a shower first, then you can open the gift!¡±


    ¡°Well I¡¯ll take a clean shower and put on your favorite mint scent perfume! Promise you¡¯ll be on top!¡± Lexi stepped back into the bathroom.


    Jessica just smiled.


    Lexi came in, and the bathroom door closed.


    Jessica was back in her room. Lexi, she knew what that guycks, Jessica never bothered by that. This day it was evident, she smiled in his presence. Jessica was very confident in her choice.


    Choosing one among the family or life partner he loves is hard. If she was not pregnant with Lexi, maybe she would choose to go with Daniel Kim.


    However, the baby that was still a clot of blood is innocent. Live without both parents or live with only one of them. Jessica didn¡¯t want the child to experience the same thing she had experienced.


    Her decision was clear. She chose Lexi and threw away the opportunity to meet with her family.


    In less than fifteen minutes, the bathroom door opened. Lexi, who had finished doing all her nightly bathing rituals, came out of the shower. He only wore a towel wrapped around his waist.


    With a smirk, and a look of a seductive twinkling of an eye he went on, his steps definitely approached his wife who was sitting leaning on the bed.


    He immediately hugged his wife. He didn¡¯t forget tond a kiss on her lips, cheeks, and eyebrows. That¡¯s how Lexi likes showering Jessica with kisses.


    ¡°Put your clothes on,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°No, you¡¯ll take it off,¡± Lexi said, strengthening his arms.


    ¡°You have to wear a shirt, then you can open the gift!¡± Jessica persuaded.


    ¡°Should I wear a shirt, dear, is that how you get more excited?¡± Lexi asked.


    Jessica just smiled. There was only sex on her husband¡¯s mind at night and when they were alone. Why are all men like that? However, what was clear was that Jessica was sure that Lexi loved her. Not pretending, Jessica saw for herself from the glow of his eyes.


    ¡°Ok, I¡¯m wearing clothes! Am I wearing a ck T-shirt or a white one?¡± Lexi opened his wardrobe.


    ¡°Anything.¡± Jessica shrugged her shoulders.


    ¡°Come on, choose one, I just want to wear what you like.¡± Lexi chose two sweatshirts. One was white and one was ck.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll choose the white one!¡±


    ¡°Good,¡± Lexi put on her T-shirt and now walked back to Jessica. He sat in front of the wife.


    ¡°Close your eyes,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Should I?¡± Lexi¡¯s facial expression grew even more astonished. ¡°Did you just watch an 18+ movie and want to imitate it?¡± Lexi shook his head, not believing in her wife¡¯s wild imagination.


    ¡°Honey, close your eyes and don¡¯t talk so much!¡± Jessica, who couldn¡¯t wait to show her surprise, was happy by Lexi¡¯s behavior, which tests her patience.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Lexi closed his eyes and waited.


    ¡°Don¡¯t open it yet!¡± Jessica¡¯s outstretched hand reaches for the blue box on the desk. Then, she put it in both of Lexi¡¯s hands.


    ¡°Now open your eyes!¡± Jessica gave the order.


    ¡°What is this?¡± Lexi stared strangely at the blue shaped box that was no bigger than his hand.


    ¡°Open it first!¡± Jessica raised her eyebrows.


    Lexi slowly opened the door. Then, his sense of sight was fixed on the contents of the box. A pregnancy test with two red lines.


    ¡°Are you pregnant?¡± Lexi said, staring in the direction of a small, long-shaped object that was a pregnancy test.


    ¡°Yes, I am pregnant!¡± Jessica said obviously.


    The next second Lexi immediately hugged her wife. He hugged her tightly. He still couldn¡¯t believe Jessica was pregnant. It was their love.


    This was a blessing. Not only him, mom and dad would also be happy to hear this happy news.


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    Honesty.


    At four o¡¯clock in the morning neither Lexi nor Jessica couldn¡¯t sleep. Both of them were filled with joy in their hearts. The wife sat leaning on the husband¡¯s chest, while Lexi sat with both hands hugging his wife from behind.


    ¡°Jess,¡± Lexi whispered in his wife¡¯s listening senses.


    ¡°Yes, my husband,¡± Jessica said looking up and looking at Lexi¡¯s face for a few more seconds.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to the doctor, I¡¯ll take you by myself.¡± Lexi gently rubbed the belly of the wife wrapped in a lingerie made of rayon.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Jessica¡¯s two hands were holding Lexi¡¯s fingers. She got tickled by his hands.


    ¡°Do you think our child is a boy or a girl?¡± Lexi asked again. Not only that, Lexi intended to announce his marriage, he would also announce his wife¡¯s pregnancy to all Ricardo Group employees.


    ¡°Boy,¡± Jessica said about it.


    ¡°Why are you so sure?¡± Every time he looked at Jessica, Lexi alwaysnded a kiss on her face. It¡¯s not enough just once. Sometimes he was counting up to ten at the same time.


    ¡°I want to have a son like his father. He was good at many things, riding horse, shot, swimming, and also led thepany. I want him in a good way so he is smart in many ways, not like her mother,¡± Jessica said. Until this moment, she always admired and wanted to know how Lexi could be so talented. He wasn¡¯t very good at singing, but he yed the piano. How one person has many skills. Jessicapared herself to nothing. All she likes and can only nt flowers.


    ¡°Alright,ter I will teach him martial arts! If he¡¯s a man then he needs to be able to do one type of martial arts.¡± Lexi said by continuing to stare at Jessica. He was very grateful for Jessica¡¯s presence. She has a wife figure.


    ¡°I also want to learn martial arts!¡± Jessica remembered during high school she often skipped extracurricr Taekwondo. Yeah she had left, maybe that night Lexi wouldn¡¯t have managed to kiss her.


    ¡°For what, dear? No need to leave the house, especially until learning martial arts. If anything happens, I¡¯ll protect you!¡± Lexi shook her head.


    ¡°To protect myself from the man who stole my first kiss at night when it was drizzling down!¡± Jessica said obviously that immediately made Lexiugh.


    ¡°Honey, I¡¯m sorry!¡± Lexi held back augh remembering herself back then. Yes, that¡¯s what happened, he really wanted to kiss Jessica.


    ¡°I was just kidding, honey.¡± Jessicaughed along, it seemed like it had just happened. Many bitter events after, and after both admit the squeeze. They were now just making sweet memories.


    ¡°What if a girl is born?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Okay, I¡¯m sure she will definitely be as talented as his dad.¡± If time could be skipped, Jessica wanted to skip the next nine months. When the child in her stomach is born. She really wanted to see the baby.


    ¡°Are we taking a shower now?¡± Lexi offered. After taking a shower, he decided to take Jessica to the flower garden next to the house. Looking at the roses that the wife nted the other day.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take a shower in the afternoon!¡± Jessica yawned. Hearing the word reflex bath she was sleepy.


    ¡°Just for today! I have to take a shower tomorrow morning!¡± Lexi said. He moved to the bathroom. It was not umon to leave the room in the morning before taking a shower.


    Jessica nodded, which managed to make Lexi resentful. The man went into the bathroom and immediately began his bath ritual.


    * * *


    The foliage of roses was still dewy. The right flower garden next to the main house became the coolest ce and the main source of oxygen in the area of the house.


    Lexi¡¯s right hand sped the fingers of the wife. Then, lead her to sit on the only chair that was in the flower garden. It¡¯s not for nothing that Lexi brought Jessica here. There was something he wanted to say. Something that he had been keeping to himself for almost three days regarding her meeting with Daniel Kim. Also about the facts already collected by Arsene. Lexi needed to pass it on to Jessica. He didn¡¯t want any lies between them that would backfireter on.


    ¡°Sit here,¡± Lexi led Jessica to sit right next to her.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°Look, the roses are about to bloom! It¡¯s good you have to take me here again when the flowers are blooming! Our child will also be happy.¡± Jessica looked at the flower nt with sparkling eyes.


    ¡°If necessary, I will take you to the flower garden every day so as not to miss the roses blooming.¡± Seeing Jessica happy, she also felt very happy.


    The couple was very happy. Authors who see it to envy. However, what is the power of the story must still be written in ordance with the plot that has been determined from the beginning.


    ¡°Jess, I have something to say,¡± Lexi said after a long silence.


    ¡°Yes, just say it,¡± Jessica¡¯s two eyes looked at the expanse of Rose Gardens in front of her. Lexi made one of her dreamse true. She has a flower garden.


    ¡°Emm-actually a few days ago there was someone who came to see me. His name is Daniel Kim. The man who came to the orphanage, the same man you and Chelsea met.¡± Lexi lowered his head, not wanting to return Jessica¡¯s astonished gaze.


    ¡°Then?¡± When Lexi said Daniel Kim¡¯s name, the woman¡¯s facial expression changed.


    ¡°If only he was a member of your family and he wanted to take you. How?¡± Lexi asked. He didn¡¯t want Jessica to leave. You know, when you really love someone you¡¯ll be in this position. When you are afraid that your ego will make you hurt and regret itter. That¡¯s what happened to Lexi this time.


    If it hid the facts about Jessica¡¯s family, kept covering it up and pretending to know, so what if one day Jessica finds out everything? Lexi who was currently really deeply in love with his wife, put his wife¡¯s happiness above all else. He didn¡¯t want that to happen.


    ¡°As long as my husband still loves me. I¡¯ll be by his side. And if I meet my family. I will do it, when my husband allows me to see them,¡± Jessica replied ording to her heart at this time.


    ¡°What if your family doesn¡¯t approve of our marriage, Jess?¡± The hardest question finally escaped from Lexi¡¯s lips.


    ¡°What is the reason that my family does not ept you as my husband! Your mom and Dad just epted me with a spacious chest even though I was only an orphanage child. I am very different from you, my husband. You are the heir and owner of the Ricardo Group, while until now I didn¡¯t have much property!¡± Jessica said firmly.


    ¡°Yes that¡¯s right, let¡¯s hope that if one day I meet your family they will ept me as their son-inw!¡± Lexi said. There was fear in his heart. The fact that Daniel Kim did not like him. Arsene was even looking out why the guy didn¡¯t like Lexi being Jessica¡¯s husband.


    ¡°Daniel Kim said he would bring me to my parents! But I¡¯m not sure!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Why?¡± Lexi asked. He was thinking that Jessica might have known her parents were dead. That was the most difficult reality that may be difficult for the wife to ept.


    Jessica couldn¡¯t possibly be telling the truth. The price hse had to pay to meet her family was to leave Lexi. Leaving her husband whom she loved and loved very much.


    ¡°Miss Jessica, Mr. Lexi, Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna are already waiting in the dining room,¡± the maid , who suddenly stood behind Jessica, said.


    ¡°Okay!¡± The presence of the maid saved Jessica. She breathed a sigh of relief, not having to answer Lexi¡¯s question.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat now, I¡¯m already hungry!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°After dinner, let¡¯s check it out, shall we?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The couple entered the house. They walked by holding hands to each other, just like children who have just made a new friend. Be here be there to always be together.


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    What exactly happened?


    ¡°May I apany Jessica to see the doctor?¡± Mrs. Anna asked enthusiastically. Hearing that Jessica might be pregnant, she felt very happy. It¡¯s really like a dream.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°No,¡± Lexi answered.


    ¡°Mom, let Lexi and Jessica see the doctor alone, we both wait at home. Wait and pray for the good of our grandchildren¡± Mr. Samuel said. Sometimes resentful of the attitude of his wife who always wanted to interfere in the affairs of his son.


    ¡°Okay, dad. I am better at home. I don¡¯t want to go to the doctor, but when you¡¯re done checking, you have to call me,¡± Mrs Anna asked hopefully.


    ¡°Yes, mom, I will call you as soon as I finish ande out of the doctor room.¡± Jessica smiled, the pregnancy was not only herself and Lexi who looked happy, but also Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel were also very happy and looking forward to it.


    ¡°Mom, dad, this Saturday I have a n. I will invite somepany employees and some of the closest clients toe to our house. I want to tell them that Jessica and I are married. And I also want to announce my wife¡¯s pregnancy. Will Mom and dad help me to prepare?¡± Lexi asked.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°Of course, I will help you, I will prepare for that event and you can leave everything to me. Lexi you just focus on keeping your wife¡¯s pregnancy, don¡¯t let anything happen. This is Jessica¡¯s first pregnancy. Do you understand?¡± Mrs. Anna said. A smiling face adorns her lips, implying how happy the woman felt that time. Her desire, her dream to get a grandchild as the heir of Ricardo Group would soon be a reality.


    ¡°Yes, Mom. Jessica and I are leaving now.¡± Lexi stood up from his seat which was immediately followed by Jessica. They immediately went to see dr. Sam. Their personal family doctor.


    * * *


    Ronald just walked into Lexi¡¯. There was only the secretary there, while the 30-year-old widower was not in his office.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi didn¡¯te to work today?¡± Ronald asked. He just found out about the death of Jessica¡¯s parents. ording to Lexi¡¯s orders, he would tell him soon.


    ¡°Yes, he called yesterday to clear all his work schedules today,¡± Arsene said. If Ronald came this early, he must have something important to say. ¡°Is there any new information regarding Miss Jessica¡¯s family?¡± right now that was the most important issue that Mr. Lexi was focusing on.


    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right, there is important information about it,¡± Ronald said, since the humorous man always showed his serious face.


    ¡°What is that information?¡± Arsene¡¯s impatience, Ronald¡¯s unusual facial expression, managed to make him very curious.


    ¡°Yes, this is probably just a bit of information. But I got it from a valid source. I met the police who first came to see the scene of the ident. The police are also in charge of a single ident that urred twelve years ago,¡± Ronald said a little doubt. What he would convey was only a little information and still needed a lot more investigation to reveal everything.


    ¡°What did the police say?¡± Arsene swallowed. He focused on waiting for an answer from the man who was currently standing in front of him. It was only then that he realized that he hadn¡¯t told Ronald to sit down.


    ¡°Police said the vehicle involved in the 2010 crash was not Darren Kim¡¯s. The BMW 320i, which suffered a single ident, is a car belonging to the Ricardo family. I¡¯m not prejudiced, but this prejudice fills my brain. Could that be the reason Daniel Kim didn¡¯t approve of the boss¡¯s rtionship with Miss Jessica?¡± Ronald, who had only been looking for and giving information, was stuck in his job. Information about the ident of a married couple of the Kim family greatly disturbed him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think too far ahead, I¡¯ll pass it on to Mr. Lexi. Regarding the vehicle, I will ask Mr. Lexi directly. Now you rest, and don¡¯t tell this to Mrs. Anna or Mr. Samuel. You see, don¡¯t do anything until you get a word from Mr. Lexi.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I understand.¡±


    Ronald came out of Lexi¡¯s office. Now there¡¯s only Arsene there. His co-worker was right, too. If the vehicle that had an ident at that time was a vehicle belonging to the Ricardo family. Could Ricardo¡¯s family have been involved in the ident?


    Arsene grabbed his phone. Even though he had to tell Lexi, he didn¡¯t want to bother him. It¡¯s hard to call him. This important information should bemunicated immediately. Yes, in order to quickly find the answer to such aplex puzzle.


    Call¡¯s on.


    ¡°What is it?¡± It¡¯s like listening to a phone call from Arsene.


    ¡°There¡¯s something I want to say, ¡± Arsene said as well as Ronald, he also could not wait to convey this to Lexi.


    ¡°After work, we¡¯ll meet at home!¡± Lexi replied.


    ¡°Good sir, I¡¯ll be there!¡±


    ¡°Ok.¡±


    Lexi ended the phone call.


    * * *


    ¡°Who¡¯s calling?¡± Jessica turned to her husband who was sitting next to her.


    ¡°Arsene,¡± Lexi said. He attentively fastened the seat belt for his wife, then his own. ¡°Where are we going then?¡± Lexi offered. He wanted to take Jessica for a walk. However, he was also afraid that his wife was exhausted.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go home, doctor Sham said I should rest a lot and should not be exhausted. So, I¡¯m better off at home!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Well, dear, let¡¯s go home!¡± Lexi started his car and immediately drove his four-wheeled vehicle out of the parking area.


    They didn¡¯t talk much on the way home. Even Jessica fell asleep. Naturally, becausest night she was awake until midnight and in the morning she woke up at four in the morning.


    When she got home, Lexi didn¡¯t wake her up. He brought his sleeping wife into the room.


    Mrs. Anna waited for Lexi who came into the room. She couldn¡¯t wait to hear about Jessica¡¯s pregnancy. A couple of times, Lexi didn¡¯te out of her room.


    A bright smile appeared to adorn Mrs. Anna¡¯s face, as her son walked out of the room. ¡°Here quickly!¡± she whispered with her right hand hinting that Lexi should follow her walking towards the back garden.


    ¡°Is Jessica really pregnant?¡± Mrs. Anna asked, still in a whisper.


    ¡°Yes mom, Jessica is really pregnant!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°I¡¯m so happy for you, Lexi. What we need to make Thanksgiving seven days and seven nights! I¡¯m going to have to wait for Sandy, Arvel¡¯s father, toe here. He will be happy to hear this news.¡± Mrs. Anna was in an excellent mood and fiery enthusiasm.


    ¡°Whatever you want, mom,¡± Lexi said. ¡°I need to check my phone, Mom. I¡¯m going to my office!¡± Lexi stepped out of her seat.


    ¡°Wait,¡± Mrs. Anna, who was busy wiping her phone screen, stopped him.


    ¡°About Mama¡¯s grandchild, is it a boy or girl? oh yes, do we need to buy baby clothes now?¡± His mom showed how impatiently waiting for the birth of her grandchild.


    ¡°Mom! The future baby is only 5 weeks old.¡± Lexi continued his steps.


    At afternoon.


    ¡°Lexi,¡± Mrs. Anna called, forced to interrupt her son and daughter-inw who were sitting and chatting in the back garden.


    ¡°Yes, Mom.¡±


    ¡°Arsene hase, you get used to it. Already did not leave for work today and added to Arsene¡¯s work by asking him toe home!¡± Mrs. Anna protested. She felt that her son was exploiting thepetent secretary too much.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll see you soon.¡± Lexi just responded with a nagging smile from his mom. ¡°It¡¯s a pity I met Arsene first, yes,¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Yes, dear, say hello to Secretary Arsene from me,¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Lexi left Jessica and her mom in the back garden while he walked out to meet Arsene.


    Lexi stepped past the dining room, family room, and living room. Just got to the terrace of the house, there Arsene was sitting and waiting for him.


    ¡°Sorry to bother you,¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Don¡¯t bother, what made youe here?¡± Lexi asked, if it¡¯s not the important thing. Namely, the Secretary is unlikely toe home like this especially outside of work.


    ¡°This is about the ident of a couple from the Kim Family, the vehicle involved in the ident is registered to be one of the vehicles belonging to the Ricardo family, ¡± Arsene exined, he could see a surprised expression on the face of the boss.


    Silence.


    Not only Lexi, Arsene also had a bad feeling that was almost the same as what was in Lexi¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Then, what should I do now?¡± His lips trembled, and his brain became deadlocked. What exactly happened?


    ¡°For the time being, I will seek as much information as possible about the incident, from the media and witnesses who saw it firsthand!¡± Arsene said. Questioning Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna was easier and both did have to exin why it all happened? However, what if both parents did not want to exin or deliberately cover it up?


    ¡°No need, don¡¯t waste time. Let me do it! You focus on the construction of city parks. Isn¡¯t it suspicious? Daniel Kim gave it up.¡± He said with a still breath and pain in his chest.. Lexi stood up from his seat. ¡°Go home! I¡¯ll figure it out myself!¡± The man went into the house and just left Arsene.


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    not that easy


    ¡°Why did Arsenee here?¡± Mrs. Anna asked, appropriate dinner for all family members to gather in the family room. Despite only watching aedy in television show, Mrs. Anna, Mr. Samuel, Lexi, and Jessica felt warmth created between them.


    ¡°About work, Mom!¡± Lexi replied. Supposedly, he could smile off and feel happy when he saw his wife see aedy show. However, not this time. Information from Arsene seized his whole mind. Could his parents be involved? Or did his parents do it on purpose because they thought they were strong business rivals? Or the event was just a coincidence and there was no connection at all?


    Ah! No way thatst one. Daniel Kim would definitely not forbid Jessica to marry him. Wait? was it possible that Daniel Kim did not agree because of the sexual harassment she had suffered? There were many thoughts in Lexi¡¯s mind. A TV show that showededy couldn¡¯t make himugh. He was busy arguing with his own mind.


    ¡°Hooaam,¡± Jessica yawned as she closed her mouth.


    ¡°Want to sleep now?¡± Lexi offered, he nced at the clock on the wall. It was almost nine o¡¯clock in the evening.


    ¡°Oh,¡± Jessica shook her head.


    ¡°Then, you have to apany your wife to sleep!¡± Mrs. Anna said. She was very happy to see the couple, her only son and also the best daughter-inw.


    Lexi nodded and they walked into the room. When they got to the room, they both crawled onto the bed, thenid down with a split position. Jessica was in a supine position, while Lexi was on side towards his wife.


    ¡°My husband!¡± Jessica called him, already the third time. Both of Lexi¡¯s eyes looked at her, but his thought of going nowhere?


    ¡°Yes,¡± Lexi replied stammering.


    ¡°What are you thinking? Why do you look like that?¡± Jessica asked. Lexi rarely got out of focus like this.


    ¡°No, there¡¯s a little work problem in the office. You better sleep, Jess! Here I hug you.¡± Lexi put her hand around Jessica¡¯s waist. Now the tiny body of his wife was in his power.


    ¡°Honey,¡± Jessica called.


    ¡°Yes, Dear.¡± Lexi put his face in his wife¡¯s neck, hoping to get morefort so that it could release for a moment the burden that was in his mind.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to promise to me?¡± Jessica shifted her body so that there was no distance between the two of them. She wasying on the same void with the same nket anyway.


    ¡°What promise?¡± Lexi exhaled and kissed Jessica¡¯s ear softly which managed to make his wife squirm with amusement.


    ¡°Promise, you¡¯ll always hug me like this no matter what happens up ahead? How?¡± Jessica looked up, staring deeply into her husband¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Yes, I promise. What about you, Jessica? Are you also willing to promise never to leave me if anything happens?¡± he asked. ¡°Jess,¡± he called because Jessica didn¡¯t answer. Heughed when he found his wife asleep. Yes, how could he had just finished asking the question, and his wife had just fallen asleep in a matter of seconds.


    ¡°You must be so sleepy, Jess!¡± Lexi said softly, while tidying up the nket so that Jessica¡¯s sleep was getting better. Lexi slowly moved out of her sleep. This was an opportunity for him to ask questions with his dad when Jessica was not by his side.


    Lexi slowly got out of bed, then he stepped on tiptoe because he didn¡¯t want Jessica to be awake. Then, he opened and closed the door again, very carefully.


    ¡°Huh,¡± Lexi breathed a sigh of relief, after the mission came out of the room without waking his wife.


    ¡°You¡¯re here again?¡± Mrs. Anna asked in amazement. During this time, Lexi would never leave the room again after entering the room with his wife. Until the morning before the meal together. Fifteen minutester, he was out of the room.


    ¡°Mom, I can¡¯t sleep yet!¡± Lexi was back in his seat. ¡°Mom is not sleepy yet?¡± Lexi asked, nced at the dad who focused on hearing the funny actor who was showing his skills to entertain viewers.


    ¡°Yes, I will go to the room first. I want to wear a face mask and skincare that I ordered from Korea who just arrived this afternoon. I really want to try it!¡± Mrs. Anna said, stood up from her seat and walked into the room.


    In the living room, now there was only Lexi and Mr. Samuel. Exactly what Lexi had in mind. He and his father were alone in a room. He couldn¡¯t wait to see what Arsene had to say this afternoon.


    When the TV screen showed an advertisement, Lexi felt it was the right time to ask his father about it. ¡°Dad,¡± he called.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Mr. Samuel looked at the source of the sound. Lexi focused on him. ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s about work!¡± What Lexi threw did not fit with his heart and mind. He hesitated, rather scared! Yes, after he asked that then everything would not be the same as now. Before his dad knew the big secret.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, what¡¯s bothering you! I gave it all to you, Lexi. I believe in your decisions and strategies. I also believe Ricardo Group will be more advanced in your hands with Arsene who always works hard and new innovations that you will create.¡± Mr. Samuel patted his son on the shoulder. Lexi was now a devoted son and could continue the family business.


    ¡°Thank you, Dad.¡± Lexi chuckled,ughing at himself. What you saidst night was true. It was not easy to find the truth by directly questioning the person concerned. That person was our closest family.


    The second hour went on, but until the hour had changed, he did not ask anything about what continued to be a debate in his heart.


    ¡°It¡¯s almost eleven o¡¯clock,e into your room! Jessica will look for you if you are not by her side,¡± Mr. Samuel said. He yawned many times, still no movement from Lexi.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going to my room now. I¡¯m going to bed too,¡± Lexi said. Both of them left the family room moving towards their own rooms.


    * * *


    Lexi left for work earlier than usual. He did not apany his wife to breakfast with no reason for an urgent meeting because he did not go to work yesterday. Inside his house, he couldn¡¯t think of anything. And just by chatting with his secretary, he might be able to get an idea of what action he should take next.


    ¡°Sir, have you left?¡± Arsene was surprised to see Lexi arrive earlier than him.


    ¡°Sit down, I deliberately left early because I couldn¡¯t sleep!¡± Lexi said. In the morning, he was ready to talk to the secretary.


    ¡°Did Miss Jessica ask you to stay upte?¡± It¡¯s the same with Lexi when it came to bed, they only thought about sex. Maybe all men were like that.


    Lexi shook her head strongly with both ck beads, staring intently at Arsene. He was hinting that the man immediately sat down in the chair in front of him.


    Arsene sat down, asionally looking at Lexi. Arsene could guess, if the boss was still thinking about the ident of a married couple in the Kim Family.


    ¡°I can¡¯t ask my father directly. I was afraid to listen to the answer, I was also afraid that they would feel used because of my question! Arsene, starting today I¡¯d like to ask you and Ronald to take a moment to find out more about Darren Kim and his wife. What is the business, who is the opponent of the business , and why do theye to Indonesia not just in Singapore, taking care of their family business!¡± Lexi said with a downcast face.


    The most important thing was Jessica¡¯s happiness. Until now, nothing had changed, everything he did for Jessica.


    ¡°Well sir, I¡¯ll start everything today as well. After lunch I¡¯ll start looking for that information. First from social media, and then I will meet one by one with colleagues, and people who may be involved or know about the ident!¡± Arsene could understand what was happening with Lexi at the moment.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


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    Moving silently


    The atmosphere in the office looked busy even though a lot of work had been done. It was very busy for the three people who were there.


    There were Lexi, Arsene, and Ronald who were each still busy with their devices, looking for sources of information about what really happened twelve years ago.


    Everyone did their job, as directed by Lexi. They would not be reckless and would always be careful. No matter how little information. That would be very useful and a clue as to what was really going on.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi, I don¡¯t know if this is important or not! But few news portals discuss the case. There is a tabloid Jakarta Kabar, which has contained more news than other news portals that discussed it briefly. It seems that this afternoon I will find out about Jakarta news that is now no longer operating,¡± Arsene told. Something if investigated from the bottom would find a way that would be a red thread in this part.


    ¡°Good, start there, Arsene. You can get out now, I believe you can get a clue from there! Don¡¯t forget if there is a problem you can contact me at any time,¡± Lexi said, his eyes were fiery. Not that his parents were involved in the ident. In his heart, he still believed that his parents were innocent.


    ¡°Good Sir!¡± Ronald said, grabbing the car keys, then immediately rushed from his office space.


    ¡°Hey,¡± Lexi called. It¡¯s the same with Arsene he was waiting for orders from his boss.


    ¡°Yes Sir.¡± The man who had been sitting on the single sofa approached the boss.


    ¡°You, I think you need to see the police who first told you about the BMW. Well Ronald that is where are you going to start, right?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Yes, sir, I understand. Do I need to hide my identity?¡± Ronald asked.


    ¡°Emm -, yes the fewer who know our movements the better!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll start the investigation from there Sir!¡± Ronald said before exiting his boss¡¯s office.


    In a room that bears silent witness to all the decisions Lexi made. The man sat pensive himself. Twelve years ago, that meant he was studying in London. Lexi did not know what happened at Ricardo Group because at that time everything was fully handled by his father.


    Lexi tried to remember his memory twelve years ago. Then, he remembered, twelve years ago it meant uncle Sandy Ricardo, still a part of Ricardo Group. Should he ask Uncle Sandy?


    For about a minute Lexi thought, his hand moved to take his phone to call his uncle¡¯s number.


    Not long after, the call went through. He heard his uncle said hello from across the phone. ¡°Hello?¡±


    ¡°Hello,¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, who is this?¡± the voice on the other side ask, a voice that Lexi knew very well.


    ¡°I¡¯m Lexi,¡± he replied .


    ¡°You naughty boy! You never called me before. You¡¯ve impregnated your wife but haven¡¯t introduced her to me yet!¡± uncle Sandy¡¯s voice sounded more like a scream.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯m going to have to go back there,¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°So when do you want toe here? Bring on the women you¡¯ve been keeping a secret from!¡± his uncle said, not to lower his voice at all.


    ¡°Maybe soon, but I can¡¯t go there in the near future, after all, uncle wille here on Saturday at my wife¡¯s pregnancy announcement, right?¡± Lexi really wanted the Ricardo family elder toe and they could meet.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry I couldn¡¯te, you know! Now your uncle is very old. Let Arvele over there!¡± he said. The middle-aged man was already often ill and it was impossible toe to Lexi¡¯s house which is far from his house. Every day he spent at home with the nts he loves.


    ¡°But Uncle, there is something I want to ask you!¡± Lexi said, he believed more or less uncle Sandy knew about the ident.


    ¡°What do you want to ask?¡± The voice on the other side stammered. ¡°Wait, you have toe here then I will answer it! In your whole life you will nevere here, Lexi!¡± the uncle, who wanted to see the appearance of his nephew after a dozen years of not seeing him, said.


    ¡°Should I really go there Uncle?¡±


    Then there was no response from the man on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°Hello.¡±


    ¡°Hello.¡±


    Lexi screamed, still no response.


    The phone call just went off.


    (sounds of the door opened)


    The door opened, his dad stood on the door with a questioning look that looked at Lexi.


    ¡°Who made you scream like that Lexi?¡± Mr. Samuel who suddenly came to the office directly to his son¡¯s workspace.


    ¡°No,¡± Lexi answered, putting his phone in his pants.


    ¡°I saw Arsene and Ronald take turns leaving your room, is there an urgent job?¡± his dad looked at him. As apany leader, he could read a person¡¯s facial expressions. Especially the serious look because he got an unusual order from his boss.


    ¡°No dad, I just ask that they go to the construction of the city park. I know this project means a lot to me.¡±


    ¡°Well, I understood. Good thing, you seem to be working well and are more excited because you will soon have a child!¡± Mr Samuel said. The corners of his lips widened to form a smile.


    ¡°Thank you, dad!¡±


    ¡°I am gonna go home now. I want to help your mom prepare the Thanksgiving party!¡± Mr. Samuel was not even sitting in his son¡¯s office. He had already said goodbye because he did not want to interrupt his son¡¯s work time so that he coulde home on time.


    ¡°Dad, be careful! Tell Jessica I¡¯ll be home soon!¡±


    ¡°Okay!¡±


    Lexi took a deep breath. Hiding something from his father did not mean doing evil or lying to him. But Lexi was scared. Because he did not usually cover something from his parents.


    * * *


    Sunny day, it made Cassandra spend her time at the spa. There were several Hollywood employment contracts. However, the girl did not intend to continue her career there. Not without reason, now she was more interested in her new desires. ¡®Have Lexi and be part of Ricardo¡¯s family.¡¯


    She got out of the car, went into the house. She would see some new products from her make-uppany.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    Theunch of a new product was something he was waiting for. In addition, make-up products from thepany have got a name. It was also the first time she met Lexi. It was unlikely that the guy would be absent at such an important event.


    Then, she stepped into a room on the second floor. She focused on her new makeup products.


    She was excited, she sat down at the chair and was about to try that. she was not finished yet tried one of hertest lipstick colors.


    Suddenly the door opened. Her mother came in with an angry face.


    ¡°What are you doing Cassandra? Look!¡± Mrs. Helen threw a pink invitation card right in her daughter¡¯s face.


    ¡°What Is This, Mom? Why are you so rude?¡± Cassandra said, taking the invitation paper that fell to the floor.


    ¡°You can read it by yourself! You must read it!¡± Mrs. Helen looked very angry at the information she had just read.


    Cassandra read what was written on the paper. An invitation to attend a thanksgiving event for the pregnancy of Ricardo¡¯s daughter-inw.


    ¡°You said Lexi wants a divorce, look at his wife, now she is pregnant, and I am sure that there will be no divorce between them. You¡¯ll never get the chance to be Ricardo¡¯s son-inw.¡±


    ¡°Ohh, when will it be held?¡± Cassandra clenched her lips. She felt betrayed by Mrs. Anna.


    ¡°Two days again! It seems that I am stupid for trusting you so much that she can¡¯t do anything about it. My whole life has been ruined!¡± Mrs. Helen was furious.


    ¡°Calm down Mom, I¡¯ll do something!¡± Cassandra threw her gaze in the other direction. A n was drawn up in her head.


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    Gotta go.


    The atmosphere that night was different from the night before. The night before, the rain came down with lightning and the wind made the trees around the house blown by the wind.


    Lexi just got home. He did not immediately meet his wife who loved to be in the room. He saw his mother and father already in the room.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Lexi knocked on the door slowly.


    ¡°Mom, Dad,¡± he called out loud.


    ¡°Wait a minute,¡± his mom said.


    In less than ten seconds the door opened and she stood in front of Lexi with a questioning look. ¡°What is it, dear? You just got home?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s something I want to talk to mom and dad about,¡± he said. Otherwise tonight he did not know when to ask permission to go to Uncle Sandy¡¯s House.


    ¡°Dad,e out here Lexi wants to talk!¡± his mother said. The two walked first to the family room.


    Mr. Samuel followed in their footsteps, and now the three of them were in the living room. Mr. Samuel sat next to his wife, while Lexi sat in the single chair that was to their right.


    ¡°Dad, I¡¯m going to Uncle Sandy¡¯s house tomorrow, he asked me toe there, because he can¡¯te here at Thanksgiving!¡± Lexi said slowly.


    ¡°Really you, but the Thanksgiving event is still two dayster and tomorrow you leave? How long will you be there?¡± his father¡¯s expression seemed to disagree if Lexi traveled far.


    ¡°I called him, I asked him toe here, but he was angry because I had not visited him.¡± Lexi tried to find an exnation so that his father would understand her.


    ¡°You can go there after Thanksgiving!¡± Mr. Samuel said. Mrs. Anna chose to be silent, it was clear that they were of different opinions.


    ¡°No, after the Thanksgiving event I will focus on the city park development project, and will go to Bali for the inauguration of our resort,¡± he said. Yes, if he wanted to get that information as soon as possible then he must also meet with Uncle Sandy as soon as possible.


    ¡°I¡¯ll let you go as long as you get home in time before Thanksgiving! That means if you leave tomorrow morning in the evening you have to get here! How?¡± his mother said. Lexi certainly knew better which ones were priorities and which ones he would postpone. What¡¯s wrong with him going to his uncle¡¯s house?


    ¡°That¡¯s my n, Mom. In the morning I will take the first ne to Semarang Ahmad Yani Airport, then bynd I will go to Uncle Sandy¡¯s residence, which is in one of the viges in Temanggung Regency,¡± Lexi exined. ¡°In the afternoon I will return to Jakarta and at night I must have arrived at this house again,¡± he added.


    Mr. Samuel nodded. However, he felt that there was something strange about Lexi¡¯s words at this time.


    ¡°Did you ask Jessica for permission?¡± his mother asked.


    ¡°Not yet Mom, after this I will talk to her,¡± Lexi replied.


    ¡°Yes, now you talk to your wife, I am afraid that she won¡¯t let you go!¡± Mrs. Anna.


    Lexi nodded and immediately went to her room to talk to Jessica.


    In the living room now there were only Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna. They stared at each other.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this strange, mom? Why is Lexi suddenly eager to see Sandy! I remember when he came back from London. Even a billion dors did not make him willing to go to Sandy¡¯s House,¡± Mr. Samuel asked, exining what was bothering him.


    ¡°Dad, that¡¯s how long it¡¯s been! Mama just forgot!¡± Mrs. Anna shook her head. Lexi when graduating bachelor was clearly different from Lexi now.


    Mr. Samuel smiled discordantly. There was something strange about Lexi¡¯s sudden words.


    * * *


    ¡°Honey how are you today?¡± Lexi asked as he sat next to his wife.


    Jessica immediately closed the novel she was reading. She focused on her husband who came home veryte tonight.


    ¡°Today I am constantly nauseous. It looks like our future child is cranky because his father left in the morning, and came home at night,¡± Jessica said as she rubbed her stomach that still looked t.


    ¡°It¡¯s all for you, for our son. I have to work even harder because I will soon have children,¡± Lexi said. ¡°Wait a minute, I¡¯ll take a shower first, don¡¯t sleep first!¡± Lexi put his phone on the desk, took off his ck coat, and walked to the bathroom.


    Jessica nodded and opened the book again. She intended to continue reading that book.


    However, Lexi¡¯s phone kept ringing. It made her curious. Jessica nced at her husband¡¯s phone. There were a lot of iing messages from his WhatsApp notifications. Jessica saw one message from Arsene.


    [Sir, I have already made an appointment with the journalist who made the news. Tomorrow morning I¡¯ll probably bete for work. I¡¯m sure I¡¯ll get some information about the Kim Family ident, twelve years ago. ]


    Jessica put Lexi¡¯s phone back. ¡®Kim Family, twelve years ago¡¯ the keyword made her hands tremble. What exactly happened?


    The book, which is currently in herp, Jessica moved it to the side of Lexi¡¯s cell phone. What Kim Family means is one of her family. Suddenly he was inga with Daniel Kim. Who is he? Jessica Shook her head, feeling dizzy.


    Jessica was already lying down when Lexi came out of the bathroom. The men wore clothes that had been prepared by the wife. Jessica closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. Lexi was just annoyed. It was not yet nine o¡¯clock, but Jessica was already asleep. He also didn¡¯t tell her that he was going to Uncle Sandy¡¯s ce tomorrow.


    Hearing an iing call from Arsene, Lexi grabbed his phone and immediately received a call from his secretary.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Lexi said quietly as he walked to the corner of the room. He didn¡¯t want Jessica to wake up because he heard his receiving a phone call.


    ¡°Sir, I will give you a report regarding the information I obtained!¡± Arsene said on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°Tell me, what information you got!¡±


    ¡± I have sent it to your email, and as I said tomorrow morning I will bete because I have to see the journalist who published the news of the ident,¡± Arsene said obviously.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll check it out soon. Stay careful!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Okay, Sir!¡±


    Lexi¡¯s thumb slides the red color icon. He immediately ended the phone call because he heard Jessica¡¯s voice delirious.


    When Lexi walked closer it turned out that Jessica had woken up from her sleep.


    ¡°Who are you calling tonight?¡± Jessica, who pretended to be asleep, asked.


    ¡°Arsene,¡± said Lexi. ¡°Sorry to disturb your sleep, honey.¡± Lexi got on the bed, then kissed his wife on the forehead.


    Jessica smiled in response. Then, she returned Lexi¡¯s kiss with a kiss. ¡°Next time don¡¯t go to work before I get out of bed, or wake me up before you go to work!¡± Jessica protested with her lips curled forward.


    ¡°Yes, honey.¡± Lexi put his face in the wife¡¯s chest in her favorite part that managed to make Jessica feel amused.


    ¡°Honey, don¡¯t be naughty!¡± Jessica said.


    Lexi just smiled. ¡± I have to go tomorrow, ¡± Lexi said, beginning his intention to ask Jessica for permission. Although from his heart to leave the wife to go far for the first time.


    ¡°Go?¡± Jessica looked down. At a time like this, when her heart was sometimes gued by fear. She really wanted to stay by Lexi¡¯s side. She wanted to go through everything together. In two days there would be a special event in this house. Why did Lexi have to go?


    ¡°I have to go to Uncle Sandy¡¯s House. I¡¯m just a minute away, morning leaving and evening I¡¯ve arrived home. So I begged my sweet honey, the most beautiful wife in all of space, to give me permission to go there!¡± Lexi persuaded by showing his warm expression.


    ¡°Why go there suddenly?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°There are secrets that at the moment I cannot tell you about, because I don¡¯t know either. Later after that is over I¡¯ll tell you right away honey?¡± Lexi rubbed the wife¡¯s cheek. He could see the disappointed expression on her face.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think Mom and dad will let you, ¡± Jessica guessed, still not willing if Lexi left.


    ¡°Mom and dad let me go, only you didn¡¯t. Come on, baby, I¡¯ll make sure I get home on time!¡± Lexi persuaded.


    Jessica was weak. She had to give permission to her husband.


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    the truth?


    Lexi had already left for the airport early in the morning. While Jessica, who did not have a busy life, chose to help the maid cooked in the kitchen.


    She didn¡¯t do much, cutting vegetables was the thing she liked the most.


    ¡°Jessica,¡± Mrs. Anna called. She often told her daughter-inw that she didn¡¯t have to cook in the kitchen.


    ¡°Yes, mom,¡± Jessica said. She turned her attention away from the vegetable hse was cutting, and looked at the mother-inw walking towards her.


    ¡°This morning I want to go for a food menu tester for tomorrow¡¯s event, in the afternoon I wille back home and we are going to the boutique to choose the dress you will wear at tomorrow¡¯s event! So, you can rest this morning. I don¡¯t want you to get tired, understand?¡± Mrs. Anna ordered.


    ¡°Yes mom, is it okay Chelseae here this morning, right Mom? I¡¯m lonely when I¡¯m alone in my room. I need a friend, and Chelsea is my only friend.¡± Hearing Mrs. Anna wanted to leave this as an opportunity for Jessica to have a talk with Chelsea. She wanted to ask her best friend to find out about the strange thing from Secretary Arsene¡¯s message to her husband.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s okay! The important thing is not to leave the house alone!¡± she said, ording to Lexi¡¯s advice.


    ¡°Thanks, Mom!¡±


    Mrs. Anna immediately left, while Jessica immediately called Chelsea toe home. Lexi was not at home so no one forbade her to see Chelsea.


    Less than thirty minutes from the first time Jessica called her, Chelsea had arrived at Ricardo¡¯s family house.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Jessica asked looking at the look on her best friend¡¯s face.


    ¡°I was not epted to the National University of Singapore,¡± Chelseamented softly. She could not catch up with Beryl who had been epted in the S1 Department of Computer Science and Information Systems.


    ¡°Then, where did you register after?¡± Jessica asked. If she could go to college, maybe she also wanted to be able to go to college in the same ce as Beryl and Chelsea so that they could meet more often.


    ¡°University of Mya [UM] in Mysia,¡± she said in a low voice.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, just take the positives, that way you will have friends besides me and Beryl. Not only that, but we will miss each other. And our meeting will be a long-awaited thing.¡± Jessica grabbed Chelsea in her arms.


    Chelsea nodded at Jessica. Cloudy morning, on the terrace of the Ricardo family house. As witnesses, Chelsea and Jessica would soon be separated.


    ¡°Sorry, I can¡¯t help you anymore, the day after tomorrow I leave for Mysia to prepare everything!¡± Chelsea whispered into Jessica¡¯s shoulder.


    Then, Jessica unraveled the hug. ¡°Soon, I will have a baby, I will have friends. You¡¯re there, too. Find as many friends as possible, and if you already have a boyfriend, don¡¯t forget to introduce him to me,¡± Jessica said trying tofort Chelsea.


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Chelsea smiled. That¡¯s exactly what Jessica said.


    Time will go on. And our lives will change. Meeting, getting to know new people, making friends. That¡¯s it, we just have to live.


    ¡°You said you wanted to ask for help, now tell me what I can help you with, after this we can even just video call if I miss your voice, Jess!¡± she revealed. Sadness was still visible in her eyes.


    ¡°If you may know how long has Uncle Arman worked at Ricardo Group?¡± Jessica asked.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°Wait for a moment, I remember.¡± Chelsea tried to remember. For about ten years she lived with his adoptive parents. And the first time she came to be part of her new family. His father, Arman, had already worked at the Ricardo Group.


    ¡°My father is now 48 years old. Probably about fifteen years he worked in the Ricardo Group. When Mr. Samuel was still leading,¡± Chelsea exined.


    ¡°May I ask for Uncle Arman¡¯s number, there is something I want to ask!¡± Jessica asked, hoping that uncle Arman, has a little clue about the Kim Family.


    ¡°Sure.¡± Chelsea immediately sent her dad¡¯s number to Jessica¡¯s phone. ¡°Is there anything bothering you, Jess?¡±


    ¡°I need to know about Kim¡¯s family. But I don¡¯t want to know from Daniel Kim. I¡¯ve decided not to leave my husband! I¡¯m pregnant with our baby!¡± Jessica said she needed to tell Chelsea why she chose Lexi over Daniel Kim.


    ¡°Okay, I get it Jess,¡± Chelsea replied, rubbing Jessica¡¯s shoulder as tears welled up.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll ask my dad in his office. I¡¯ll tell youter,¡± Chelsea replied. Once again, before leaving she had to help Jessica. Later, she is in Mysia, she may not be able to help Jessica anymore.


    * * *


    ¡°Hello,¡± Mrs. Anna received a phone call from Cassandra.


    ¡°Hello Aunty, what are you doing?¡± she asked on the other side of the phone kindly as usual.


    ¡°I¡¯m still in the pastry shop, and soon I want toe back home and apany Jessica to choose a dress.¡± Mrs. Anna, who was already close to Cassandra, did not suspect anything in this girl.


    ¡°Choosing a dress? Can Ie with you? You know that my Fashion sense is high, I will choose the best dress and the one that suits Jessica. I¡¯m sure Jessica will look the prettiest and most charming tomorrow,¡± Cassandra  persuaded, who was looking for a gap so that she could go with Jessica.


    ¡°Oh yes, you are. Of course you cane. This afternoon with Jessica, auntie will pick you up at home.¡± Mrs. Anna immediately believed it.


    ¡°No need, I wille there, anyway I want to meet Jessica and congratte her,¡± that woman said on the other side of the phone happily. Finally, even in thest seconds, she could still do something to create opportunities.


    * * *


    Lexi had arrived at Uncle Sandy¡¯s house in the vige, precisely in one of the viges located on the slopes of the mountain with cold air. Along the way is filled with vegetable crops.


    The air was very clean and cool, very different from the air of Jakarta.


    Lexi got off the two-wheeled vehicle that drove her to the front of the uncle¡¯s House. Luxurious house building. In addition to the main building, there was a special House of peasants who worked for him. Thend was veryrge, and all would only be bequeathed to Arvel. He didn¡¯t want to continue his father¡¯s work.


    ¡°Uncle!¡± Lexi said, breaking into her uncle¡¯s mansion. Like a white pce in the middle of a vast expanse of greenery. It¡¯s a beautiful sight here.


    ¡°Lexi,¡± a middle-ageddy said.


    ¡°Yes, where is Uncle Sandy?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Mr. Sandy is in the back garden, he has been waiting for you since this morning,¡± she said with a soft Javanese voice.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be there!¡±


    The waitress walked leading towards the back garden.


    Lexi saw the figure of a middle-aged man sitting in his backyard. There¡¯s a teapot on the table.


    ¡°Uncle,¡± Lexi quietly walked over.


    ¡°You¡¯ve finally arrived!¡±


    They both hugged each other and asked how they were doing. They also asked about their own selves. This time it came time for Lexi to ask, the main problem that brought his up toe here.


    ¡°So, Uncle, what happened to a couple from the Kim family?¡± Lexi asked, the look that was originally t turned serious. He couldn¡¯t wait to hear from my uncle.


    ¡°Why are you suddenly asking this?¡± The man asked.


    ¡°I just want to know, Uncle!¡±


    Silence.


    It was long enough for Uncle Sandy to speak about it.


    ¡°So there was a couple from Singapore, they were Darren Kim and Marissa Kim. Initially they applied for a job at Ricardo Group. And because they are good at it, they end up bing permanent employees. However, the ill-fated turned out that before working in the Ricardo Group they had problems at the previous ce of work. That was in apany in Mysia, ¡± Uncle Sandy said who knew firsthand the incident.


    ¡°Then, why did the ident happen?¡± Lexi just wished that her parents weren¡¯t involved.


    ¡°Briefly, apany from Mysia used the Kim couple of stealing confidentialpany data and handing it over to Ricardo Group. However, your father who knows nothing only feels aggrieved. Then, two dayster the Singaporepany issued a subpoena. Darren Kim and Marisa Kim¡¯s ident happened, when they were on their way to the airport to fly to Singapore to their home country,¡± Sandy¡¯s uncle exined briefly and had to stop several times due to coughing.


    ¡°Uncle, were my dad and mom involved in the ident? I heard they were driving dad¡¯s BMW in the ident?¡± Lexi¡¯s heart was pounding so hard. He was afraid, afraid to ept reality.


    ¡°Only your dad knew, you ask him by yourself!¡± Uncle Sandy took a sip of tea from his cup.


    ¡°Do you know the children of a married couple from the Kim family?¡± he asked.


    ¡°You¡¯ve met the little girl a few times, but since the ident you don¡¯t know the fate of the girl. Many say she died in an ident with his parents! However, the investigation found only two bodies. There was no clue as to where the girl was. And no more news until now!¡± Uncle Sandy looked at Lexi to find out what her niece was thinking.


    ¡°Uncle, do you know her name? The six-year-old daughter of the Kim family?¡± Lexi investigated.


    ¡°I still remember! She used to be very interested in the roses on the porch of my  house. The little girl¡¯s name is Elsa!¡± Uncle Sandy said as he remembered her face.


    Lexi wiped the tears that escaped the corners of his eyes. ¡°My wife¡¯s name is Jessica uncle. She is a child who lived in an orphanage. And recently, I found out that her parents are Darren Kim and Marisa Kim,¡± Lexi said. He couldn¡¯t hold it anymore. His cheeks were flooded with tears.


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    Cassandra¡¯s evil n.


    Cassandra arrived at Ricardo¡¯s family residence. She deliberately came first with a cup of avocado juice specially prepared for Jessica.


    The woman got out of the car, not forgetting to bring a paper bag containing avocado juice. Then, she stepped towards the porch of the house. Her right hand was extended to press the doorbell.


    The door opened, and the maid opened the door. ¡°Pleasee in, Miss, but Mrs. Anna is still out,¡± the maid greeted politely.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay I can wait and have a chat with Jessica first.¡± Cassandra walked in following the maid. ¡± Wait, ¡± she asked in a loud voice.


    ¡°Yes, Miss!¡±


    ¡°Here I bring avocado juice to Jessica, please give it to her!¡± She gave her the paper bag.


    ¡°Well miss, I¡¯ll give it to miss Jessica, I hope she likes it,tely she is always nauseous every time she smells food,¡± the maid said. She epted Cassandra¡¯s gift and took her to the dining room. The maid took out a cup filled with avocado juice and put it on the dining table.


    After that, she went to call Jessica who was engrossed in the flower garden. Jessica was taking a picture with the buds of roses that in a matter of weeks would soon bloom.


    ¡°Miss Jessica, there¡¯s Miss Cassandra,¡± she called, bothering Jessica who always took the time to look at the flowers.


    ¡°Cassandra?¡± Jessica asked in amazement. She often saw Cassandrae home but not to see her but to see Mrs. Anna or Lexi. What happened to that woman all of a sudden?


    ¡°Yes, she¡¯s waiting for thedy in the living room!¡± the maid said obviously.


    ¡°Well, tell Cassandra to wait a bit, I have to take a shower,¡± Jessica said. She also had to go to the boutique this afternoon.


    ¡°Yes, Miss! I will prepare warm water, ¡± the maid, who was told by Mrs. Anna to help all of Jessica¡¯s needs, said.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t like hot baths, and I can do it myself. You go see Miss Cassandra!¡± Jessica told. She came out of the flower garden. She took off her shoes and socks and took a shower.


    * * *


    Fifteen minutes passed. Jessica, who had changed clothes, wearing an army green dress in a mix of bright t shoes, came out of her room and immediately met Cassandra.


    ¡°Sorry, I just took a shower.¡± Jessica familiarly shook Cassandra¡¯s hand and sat down before her.


    ¡°You look so arrogant Jess, do you already feel that you won over me?¡± Cassandra started a conversation with Jessica.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you mean?¡± Jessica looked down. ¡°I¡¯ve never done anypetition with anyone now!¡± she added.


    ¡°I¡¯m joking Jess, congrattions for your pregnancy. I¡¯m here to take you to choose a dress at the boutique!¡± Cassandra smiled amicably.


    Jessica answered with a smile.


    ¡°Your womb, how many weeks old is it?¡± Cassandra asked. She sat closer right next to Jessica.


    ¡± It¡¯s been five weeks, ¡± she replied honestly.


    ¡°Are we going to your boutique?¡± Jessica asked. She didn¡¯t suspect anything at all about the woman. However, she remained vignt.


    ¡°Mrs. Anna asked me to help choose a dress for you,¡± she said. ¡°Oh yes, she said that pregnant people are nauseous? Do you feel that too?¡± Despite her dislike for Jessic, a Cassandra tried not to show it in front of Jessica.


    ¡°Yes, every morning I¡¯m nauseous, and I can¡¯t eat anything,¡± Jessica ined, looking the other way.


    Both Jessica and Cassandra turned to the source of the sound, the avocado juice that Cassandra brought spilled on the floor by the cat.


    ¡®Shit!¡¯ Cassandra said in her heart. She was feeling annoyed to see the avocado juice spilled, even dripping onto the floor.


    ¡°Ow,¡± the maid shouted. The maid immediately moved to the dining table cleaning the avocado juice spilled on the table to the floor.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to get you some ice cream, Jess!¡± Her expression was disappointing.


    ¡°Oh, yeah? I¡¯m sorry I didn¡¯t know, if I knew for sure I¡¯d been drinking it all along,¡± Jessica replied. She swallowed. Despite the cloudy atmosphere, avocado juice tastes very tasty.


    Cassandra, who was very upset, did not answer. She smiled discordantly and tried to devise a new n to harm Jessica. Either way, the future baby couldn¡¯t be born.


    ¡°Lexi leaving for work?¡± Cassandra was looking for a new chat. Jessica was very passive when talking to her. She didn¡¯t ask if she had nothing to ask.


    ¡°My husband went to Uncle Sandy¡¯s house,¡± Jessica answered honestly. Hearing the name of the husband called, the longing in her heart increasingly missed him. Just half a day Lexi left, Jessica really couldn¡¯t wait for the evening, when her husband arrived home.


    ¡°So, tomorrow, Lexi¡¯s not home?¡± Although her first n failed, Cassandra felt that she had many opportunities to harm Jessica. Especially when there was no Lexi next to her. The opportunity to wean the future baby was wide open.


    ¡°My husband wasing home tonight!¡± she replied.


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    Silence was restored between them. Jessica was busy thinking about Lexi because she missed him so much, while Cassandra was busy plotting to harm Jessica and her future baby.


    * * *


    Exactly one o¡¯clock in the afternoon, Mrs. Anna, along with Jessica and Cassandra left from home to the boutique. Jessica, who was sitting next to Ronald, was more silent listening to Cassandra and her mother-inw¡¯s conversation. They looked so very familiar, more so than her familiarity.


    ¡°Yes, we haven¡¯t had lunch yet. Where are we going to eat Jess?¡± Mrs. Anna asked.


    ¡°Okay mom,¡± Jessica whispered.


    ¡°What do you want to eat, honey?¡± she offered again. She almost forgot Lexi¡¯s message to always pay attention to Jessica.


    ¡°It¡¯s up to you mom, eating at home after trying on a dress is also okay.¡± Indifferent, she was jealous of Mrs. Anna¡¯s closeness with Cassandra.


    ¡°How about at my sister¡¯s restaurant,¡± Cassandra suggested.


    ¡°Where?¡±


    ¡°Near here, before the fork towards the boutique.¡± Cassandra had a great idea. She felt a good opportunity to execute the n of both at the restaurant owned by her sister.


    ¡°Which one?¡± Ronald asked.


    ¡°There.¡± Cassandra pointed them to a seafood restaurant that was on the right side of the road.


    Then Ronald drove the car to the restaurant that Cassandra meant. The car stopped in the parking area.


    Everyone got out of the car except Ronald. He got lunchtime before.


    All three entered the restaurant. Cassandra began to order the menu she liked. She also ordered food for Jessica.


    ¡°Auntie and Jessica sit down first, I¡¯ll make an order for you,¡± she said politely.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Anna and Jessica said at the same time.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°You like seafood, Jess?¡± Mrs. Anna asked. All she knew is that Jessica loves chicken. For the past few days, she hasn¡¯t eaten anything than chicken.


    ¡°I like it,¡± Jessica said.


    After fifteen minutes of waiting how many foods were already avable on the table. Sweet and sour squid, ck pepper seasoning shrimp, and Virgin ms. There were also green calms.


    Not to forget, Cassandra gave the second avocado juice to Jessica.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat first,¡± Mrs. Anna began to take rice and choose one of the menus served at the table.


    Cassandra also began to take her rice. Jessica suddenly lost her appetite. She chose to drink the avocado juice Cassandra ordered.


    ¡®Drink Jess, drink to the end and enjoy your hell.¡¯ Cassandra¡¯s mind while watching Jessica who was sipping avocado juice that she had ordered.


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    Chapter 75 en


    Nightmare


    After they finished enjoying lunch together, Mrs Anna, Jessica, and Cassandra got back in the car. Ronald, as a driver, ran a four-wheeled vehicle at medium speed towards the boutique.


    Jessica began to choose one of the peach-colored dresses. ¡°You first try, Jess!¡± Cassandra said. There were two other dresses in navy and maroon in her hand.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica said, stepping into the dressing room.


    While Mrs. Anna and Cassandra waited, they were looking at other dresses that might be suitable for Jessica.


    ¡°It looks like a good dress, aunty,¡± Cassandra said. She was showing peach-colored dresses with other models.


    ¡°Yes, it looks like this dress is indeed suitable for Jessica¡¯s skin color, look at her, Cassandra, there are so many dresses that fit with Jessica I think I will choose a lot of clothes for her.¡± Mrs. Anna again chose three other dresses and wanted to immediately tell Jessica to try them on.


    Cassandra nced with a sour look. She really didn¡¯t like the way Mrs. Anna looked at Jessica.


    ¡°Jessica,¡± Mrs. Anna called her because it had been about fifteen minutes Jessica had been in the dressing room but she hadn¡¯te out either.


    ¡°Jessica,¡± Mrs. Anna repeated and pulled out the curtain. How shocked Mrs. Anna saw Jessica in a helpless sprawl. Not only that fresh blood was also flowing down his legs.


    ¡°Help!¡± Mrs. Anna cried, feeling weak from what she saw.


    Not long after, several people ran to the source of the sound, and immediately helped Jessica.


    * * *


    In the waiting room of the  ER hospital.


    Mrs. Anna was sitting down. Her head bowednguidly. She hoped nothing happened to Jessica. However, she had low expectations because she saw fresh blood running down on Jessica¡¯s legs.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, Mom,¡± he whispered to his wife.


    ¡°I was just afraid that something would happen to Jessica or that something would happen to her. It¡¯s mom¡¯s fault, Dad, Mom shouldn¡¯t have taken Jessica to go out!¡± Mrs. Anna had not stopped shedding tears since finding Jessica unconscious.


    ¡°Is Lexi here yet?¡± Mr. Samuel asked. There was Cassandra and also Ronald who was currently apanying them in the waiting room.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been trying to contact Mr. Lexi. However, the number has not been active. It must be he is in an airne,¡± Ronald said. He was sitting next to Cassandra. There was something strange about the woman next to him. Instead of sitting still and feeling anxious, Ronald saw a smile on Cassandra¡¯s face several times.


    Ronald was eager to erase his prejudice against Cassandra. However, he still felt weird about what happened to Jessica because this woman was involved in it.


    A female doctor came out of the ER.


    ¡°Is Jessica¡¯s husband here?¡± the white-robed woman asked.


    ¡°I am her mother,¡± Mrs. Anna  said, getting up from her seat and walking over to the doctor. ¡°The husband is still on the way, How is Jessica, doctor?¡± Mrs. Anna took both hands of the woman¡¯s doctor in the hope that Jessica¡¯s womb would remain fine.


    ¡°Before that, I¡¯m sorry, I had to convey this, Jessica¡¯s womb could not be saved. Jessica¡¯s womb had a miscarriage and we will do a curettage soon so that there will be no problems in the future!¡± the doctor told.


    ¡°Jessica¡¯s miscarriage?¡± Mrs. Anna asked for sure.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    The doctor nodded and went back into the room. Soon, it would move to the operating room to curettage her womb.


    * * *


    An hour passed. Because Mrs. Anna fainted, two were hospitalized in the treatment room.


    Now there was only Ronald and Mr. Samuel sitting and waiting. Neither Jessica came out of the operating room nor Lexi arrived at the hospital.


    After about an hour, Mr. Samuel and Ronald waited in the operating room. A doctor came out followed by the nurses who would immediately take Jessica to the treatment room.


    ¡°How is my daughter-inw doing, doc?¡± Mr. Samuel asked.


    ¡°We¡¯ve already done the curettage, Sir. Now, all we need to do is tell the patient to ept the reality that she had a miscarriage, ¡± the woman¡¯s doctor said. He saw Jessica crying in silence.


    The clock was already eight in the evening. Lexi was not here yet.


    Mr. Samuel and Ronald, it would be unpleasant to enter Jessica¡¯s treatment room while there was no Cassandra nor his wife.


    Because Mrs. Anna¡¯s condition was still weak, Cassandra was the one who went into Jessica¡¯s treatment room to see her condition.


    Slowly, Cassandra opened the door. Then,


    ¡°Have I lost my baby?¡± Jessica said, who had beenying in the treatment room alone.


    Cassandra nodded slowly.


    Jessica, still in tears, couldn¡¯t stop crying. The long-awaited baby, the love with Lexi was gone.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Jessica asked. His lips trembled and sobs were heard more often.


    ¡°You were unconscious in the dressing room! We all immediately brought you here, and it turned out that you miscarried Jess!¡± she said clearly. Cassandra was calm as if she had guessed all this.


    ¡°Where is my husband?¡± Jessica tried to be tough by wiping away her tears. She didn¡¯t want to look pathetic in Lexi¡¯s presence. Her husband, for sure, would be even sadder if she saw her sad. Mom and dad, they were both sad.


    ¡°Lexi hasn¡¯t arrived yet,¡± Cassandra said. She didn¡¯t like Jessica the most.


    How hard it was to hold back tears. Jessica could not. The tears remained dripping from the corner of her eyes.


    It was only Jessica¡¯s voice that was heard. Because Cassandra prefers to be silent. If not for the sake of waiting for Lexi¡¯s presence, she would not waste time just watching Jessica cry.


    ¡°You know why this is happening?¡± Cassandra started, opened up a chat.


    Jessica nodded slowly. If she had stayed home, the baby in her womb might have survived.


    ¡°I think this is a warning to you, Jess!¡± Cassandra said in a low voice while sitting on the sofa close to the main bed.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°All this time Lexi has only pretended to love you. Not only that, Mr. Samuel and Aunt Anna as well. They only pretend to be good because they want to get grandchildren from your marriage to Lexi,¡± Cassandra told.


    ¡°I can¡¯t believe it! Don¡¯t say that Cassandra. You better get out of my room!¡± Jessica banished her.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t lie. It¡¯s all about that, Jess! We¡¯ll see, after this who wins, you or me?¡± Cassandra has already started to get a ce. She felt in the same position.


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Jessica screamed.


    ¡°After knowing you can not take care of your womb. I¡¯m sure sooner orter Lexi will dump you Jess! So get ready!¡± Cassandra said.


    ¡°Get out of my room!¡± Jessica growled.


    ¡°Yes, I will go now!¡± Cassandra got up from her seat and left Jessica alone.


    Cassandra got out of Jessica¡¯s treatment room. There was Ronald and Mr. Samuel sitting next to the door of the room.


    ¡°How is Jessica?¡± Mr. Samuel asked.


    ¡°She wants to rest, uncle,¡± Cassandra replied. ¡°I¡¯m going home now.¡±


    Mr. Samuel said yes. Meanwhile Ronald secretly followed where Cassandra had gone.


    In Jessica¡¯s room.


    The woman stared nkly at the ceiling of the room. She was thinking about the baby. She thought about what she would say to her husband.


    ¡°My husband, how is this? What Cassandra said is true that you¡¯re just pretending to love me?¡± Jessica muttered. ¡°What about our baby?¡±


    Jessica started to look up. She didn¡¯t know what she was going to say when Lexi arrived.


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 Chap 76

    Chapter 76 en


    Decision.


    At nine in the evening Lexi arrived at the hospital. He walked to his wife¡¯s treatment room.


    ¡°What happened to Jessica?¡± Lexi asked. There were Ronald and his dad who were still sitting, waiting for him in front of Jessica¡¯s treatment room.


    ¡°This afternoon Jessica had a miscarriage,¡± Mr. Samuel said. ¡°Mom just passed out, and Jessica was inside alone. I did not go inside, me and Ronald were just waiting in front,¡± he added.


    Lexi scooped her face rough. His heart was fragile, and this incident made him even more fragile.


    ¡°I have to go see Jessica!¡± Lexi rushed into Jessica¡¯s treatment room. He found his wife lying on the bedrest.


    ¡°Honey,¡± Lexi called as he walked closer to the bed.


    ¡°Oh my god, honey¡± Jessica cried, still in tears.


    Lexi rubbed his wife¡¯s head slowly. ¡°It¡¯s okay, the important thing is that you¡¯re fine, don¡¯t get hurt!¡± Lexi persuaded softly. He could feel the sadness in Jessica¡¯s heart.


    ¡°Our future baby, dear, I was not careful and made our future baby wretched.¡± Tears continued to fall even though her eyes were closed.


    ¡°Honey, it¡¯s okay, we have to be sincere and God will rece it one day, as soon as possible,¡± Lexi  persuaded, because he did not want to see her wife continue to cry.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I must have disappointed mom, dad, and you too, dear.¡± Many times Lexi asked Jessica not to cry, but tears continued to run down her cheeks.


    * * *


    The next day, Jessica felt better. She asked to go home.


    Jessica forbade Lexi from bringing anyone into their room, including Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna. She could not bear to look at the two people she loved feel sad.


    The Thanksgiving party was all canceled. There was no reason for Jessica to stay at Lexi¡¯s house.


    Two days and two nights. Jessica was in the room. Everyone understood. Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel also never insisted on meeting with Jessica.


    For breakfast, Lexi would always bring food into the room, also the dinner.


    ¡°Does Jessica want to eat?¡± Mrs. Anna asked when Lexi brought dinner for the wife.


    ¡°Yes, mom,¡± he said.


    ¡°How are things now?¡± Mrs. Anna would love to meet Jessica, but if Jessica didn¡¯t want to, she couldn¡¯t force it.


    ¡°Tell Jessica, don¡¯t be so sad, we have to let that go.¡± Mrs. Anna could tell the sadness of Jessica¡¯s hopes. She also felt that way.


    ¡°Yes, Mom.¡±


    ¡°If you can, don¡¯t go to work! Jessica seems to really need your presence,¡± she said. Yesterday¡¯s events, not only sadness for Jessica but also for her, all members of Ricardo¡¯s family.


    ¡°Today I go to work, Mom, Chelsea wille. Jessica will get well soon if she can talk to Chelsea, we just pray!¡± Lexi hoped.


    ¡°Hopefully.¡±


    ¡°Oh yes, Mom, ¡± Lexi prevented from putting the te down and walking after his mom.


    ¡°Yes, what is it?¡±


    ¡°At lunch, before Jessica miscarried, what did she eat?¡± Lexi investigated. ¡°I asked Jessica, that day she did not fall on the floor at all. Since that morning, she also ate fruit in the refrigerator. The only foreign food she ate was when he had lunch outside.¡±


    Mrs. Anna brought back her memories of two days ago when they were at Cassandra¡¯s sister¡¯s restaurant. ¡°Just Avocado juice, Jessica only drank at lunch at Cassandra¡¯s sister¡¯s seafood restaurant, ¡± she said.


    ¡°What?¡± Lexi murmured hearing the name Cassandra, he immediately thought badly of the woman.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    * * *


    Chelsea came at noon. Without Jessica¡¯s permission, she went to see her. And today was the right day.


    There was good news and bad news that she had been looking for. She also had met Daniel Kim and got a lot of answers from the man.


    Jessica was waiting in the room. She hadn¡¯t yet to meet Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna.


    The maid apanied Chelsea into Jessica¡¯s room on the second floor.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± Chelsea said, and knocked on the door.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee!¡± the maid replied.


    ¡°Who?¡± Jessica asked from inside the room.


    ¡°I¡¯m Chelsea, Jess,¡±


    ¡°Come in, Chel!¡±


    Seeing Chelsea¡¯s presence, Jessica got out of bed and immediately hugged her best friend.


    ¡°You are strong Jess, you can definitely get through it!¡± Chelsea¡¯s persuasion returned Jessica¡¯s hug tightly.


    Jessica did not cry. Her tears might have run out for a few days now she had hardly cried often.


    Chelsea parsed hugs then looked at Jessica deeply.


    ¡°Is Mr. Lexi leaving for work?¡± Chelsea asked to make sure the man was not at home. About what she wanted to say was something big.


    ¡°Yes, my husband went to work today. A lot of work that he had postponed while apanying me,¡± Jessica said, showed how Lexi was so good while he took care of her.


    ¡°Good, I have something to say Jess, I hope you can ept it and make a decision soon,¡± Chelsea said. It was about Daniel Kim. Jessica would be happy to be with her family.


    ¡°Did you find it difficult to ask your dad about what I asked yesterday?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°My dad didn¡¯t know anything about it, Jess, but I heard an exnation from Daniel Kim! I heard a detail of the incident from someone who was going to meet you with your family Jess!¡± Chelsea were so convincing.


    ¡°What the man said?!¡± Jessica asked firmly.


    ¡°The couple from the Kim family are your parents Jess!¡± Chelsea told.


    ¡°Where are they now?¡± Jessica prepared herself to hear the worst answer.


    ¡°They are dead, and ording to Daniel Kim, Mr. Samuel was the mastermind of the ident that happened to your parents twelve years ago!¡± she exined.


    ¡°What?¡± There was bitterness at the end of her throat. The pain filled her heart.


    It was as if she and Lexi couldn¡¯t be together. First, Lexi who only pretended to love her. Second, their future baby who left her first. And thirdly, past events that made her both parents die.


    Jessica couldn¡¯t hold back her tears. The tears were running down in her eyes, copsing under the pounding pain. All questions answered so far. Her parents, not forgetting and deliberately did not pick her up. However, both parents were gone forever.


    ¡°Daniel is calling me. He is your brother, Jess!¡± Chelsea wiped away tears. She was sad to see Jessica.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Jessica tried to raise her voice.


    ¡°Hello, Elsa, have you heard everything from Chelsea?¡± he asked. Right now, he was also sad. One thing was for sure, he must seed in taking Jessica away from Ricardo¡¯s family.


    ¡°Is all that true?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s how it happened, if you love your parents! I wish you would leave Lexi and Ricardo¡¯s family behind!¡± Daniel Kim insisted.


    ¡°But?¡± Jessica was speechless from her sobs.


    ¡°Alright if you want to live with your family¡¯s enemies, I won¡¯t insist! Tomorrow morning at Five O¡¯clock I¡¯ll be waiting for you in front of Ricardo¡¯s House. It¡¯s yourst chance to be a member of the Kim family. Or you will forever live with the people who killed your parents?¡± Daniel Kim ended the call. He hoped after knowing the true story, Jessica would choose to go home with him.


    ¡°What should I do?¡± Jessica felt weak.


    ¡°Only you know the answer Jess! Only you know what you want!¡± Chelsea hugged Jessica. Jessica¡¯s face flushed. Her cheeks were flooded with tears.


    Jessica was silent. If that¡¯s the case, then she had to leave right now.


    Daniel Kim, why would hee if he wasn¡¯t really looking for her. There was no benefit to the man if everything he told was a lie.


    ¡®How is my rtionship with Lexi?¡¯ she thought.


    Jessica just nodded. She had convinced her heart to leave Ricardo¡¯s family house and went with Daniel Kim who is her older brother.


    ¡°Chelsea.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Maybe tonight will be thest night I¡¯m here!¡±Jessica said softly Jessica. No more reason to stay.


    ¡°You sure?¡± Chelsea asked.


    ¡°Why should I hesitate?¡± Jessica wiped away her tears and made sure in her heart that she would go, left of Ricardo¡¯s house tomorrow.


    * * *

 Chap 77

    Their Last Night


    Jessica awaited Lexi toe back home. That night was thest time she could spend time with her husband. ording to Daniel Kim, her older brother, her decision was unanimous. All the maids had gone into their rooms. It¡¯s over ten o¡¯clock in the night.


    In the living room, Jessica looked at her wedding photo. Just a few days ago she put it on one of the side walls. She watched her face and Lexi¡¯s smiling at the camera. She also noticed the marriage book was still in ce, Lexi who put it there.


    Her gaze again turned to the photo while on vacation in Bali. Lexi looked so happy. Something bitter crept into his heart suddenly. It¡¯s not over yet, but farewell was in her mind. If she hadn¡¯t miscarried, she might still have had a reason to stay by Lexi¡¯s side.


    She used to want to get married and not get divorced, only death could separate them. However, after tomorrow a divorce was in her mind. Lexi who didn¡¯t ept she¡¯s leaving, or Daniel Kim, who would manage everything. It¡¯s a simple matter, what¡¯s more, there was a great power of the Kim Family behind it.


    Beside Daniel Kim¡¯s request, Jessica also felt that there was no ce for her in this house anymore.


    Jessica opened the door when the sound of Lexi¡¯s car entered the yard. She walked  to the porch to say wee to the arrival of the husband.


    Lexi got out of the car and walked over to Jessica. His wife greeted him with a friendly smile. He didn¡¯t forget to kiss Jessica.


    ¡°Hurry up and take a shower, I¡¯ve cooked your favorite soup,¡± Jessica said. She put her husband¡¯s shoes on the shelf. She was following Lexi¡¯s steps into the house and walked into the kitchen.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Lexi grabbed the towel and pajamas Jessica had prepared.


    ¡°Honey, I made you some hot chocte,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower, wait a minute!¡± Lexi replied, passed to the bathroom. He was feeling guilty for not having lunch together as usual and now having to go homete at night. Jessica was waiting for him.


    While waiting for her husband, Jessica made warm chocte. Although these two days, she did not get out of bed, what¡¯s wrong if tonight she made a ss of warm chocte for thest time.


    When Jessica walked from the kitchen with a ss of warm chocte and soup. Lexi was already sitting in the dining room chair. He was wearing the same pajamas. A smile cracked on his lips. His wet hair made Lexi look fresh and handsome.


    ¡°This is the chocte.¡± Jessica put the ss in front of her husband. With both eyes always fixated on him.


    ¡°Thank you, honey,¡± he said. He took a slow sip of warm chocte made by his wife.


    ¡°Emm.¡±Jessica muttered quietly, even as inaudible.


    ¡°Thank you, honey,¡± he said gently with an adorable sweet smile. One mouthful of Soto soup made by Jessica was very tasty, it was delicious to make him eagerly chew every piece.


    ¡°It¡¯s good,¡± Jessica said as she handed over the freshly heated soup.


    Jessica continued to watch her husband, her chest was cramped. She didn¡¯t know why she wanted to scream so hard. However, her decision was already irreversible. The other side of her heart, she wanted to leave Lexi.


    ¡°Honey, are you crying?¡± Lexi asked. His right hand held his wife¡¯s cheek. He looked deep into her eyes.


    ¡°This because of the onion I was cutting it off¡± Jessica pretended in a trembling voice. She looked back at Lexi. She kept as much as possible in the memory of her brain. If their future baby was still growing in her womb, there must still be her reason to stay.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry if I made you sadtely, I came homete at night, and couldn¡¯t have lunch together, I was also slow to reply to your messages,¡± Lexi said. He held both of his wife¡¯s hands. Then he slowlynded a kiss there. He thought he wasn¡¯t supposed to be working when Jessica was sick.


    ¡®Why the closer I get to the day I promised Daniel Kim, the harder it is for me to leave you. Jessica, you better be strong! If you change your mind, you will lose the opportunity to meet your family.¡¯ she thought.


    Jessica looked into her husband¡¯s eyes. There¡¯s an earnestness there. ¡®Sorry I haven¡¯t had much timetely.¡¯


    ¡°From tomorrow I will nevere homete again, at four in the afternoon I will immediately rush from work and arrive home on time, there is a new assistant who will help so that I can have plenty of time for you,¡± Lexi exined, a smile expanding on his lipsforting Jessica who looked sad.


    Jessica nodded in response.


    ¡°Regarding ourte future baby, you don¡¯t have to worry, you don¡¯t have to be sad. We have to get it back,¡± Lexi whispered. He guessed Jessica¡¯s grief because of a miscarriage a few days ago.


    ¡°Why do you have so many words tonight?¡± Jessica protested and cast a nce in the other direction, holding back tears. The closer she got, the more she was hurt.


    Lexi, who realized Jessica was sad, hugged her wife very tightly. ¡°Don¡¯t cry, from tomorrow we can have lunch together again!¡± Lexi persuaded, whispering in the wife¡¯s ear. He didn¡¯t want to make her feel lonely. Two days he saw Jessica was only in the room and did not want to see anyone. Lexi was right if the wife felt stressed.


    Jessica could no longer hold back her tears. She cried, putting her face in her husband¡¯s chest to express her grief there.


    ¡®Shut up, why are you talking so much? It makes it harder for me to carry out my n.¡¯ Jessica said in her mind.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to the bedroom,¡± Lexi said. He was tired and knew that Jessica must have been sleepy. He walked over and led his wife. They were now sleeping on the second floor.


    Jessica felt weak on her legs, forcing Lexi to move her. He was holding his wife¡¯s body while stepping up the stairs.


    With her right hand, Lexi opened the door.


    ¡°You better take a rest,¡± Lexi persuaded as heid her wife¡¯s body on the bed. Lexi reluctantly asked why Jessica feels so sad, he could only guess. It must have identally lost theirte future baby.


    ording to Jessica, there was nothing else she did except look at her husband¡¯s face. She saved as much as possible every detail of Lexi¡¯s face. ck eyeball like a pearl. Firm jaw line. Also a sharp nose and beautiful lips.


    ¡®After tonight, we won¡¯t be sleeping in the same bed anymore, I have to stick to my n. I¡¯m sorry, all I do is to meet my family. Sorry.¡¯ Jessica thought.


    After closing the door, Lexi went back to bed. He sat onto the bed thenid down beside Jessica. He noticed the attitude of his wife was different than usual.


    ¡°Forget the things that make you sad,¡± Lexi told her, hugging her wife. There was a faint sobing out of his mouth. The incident not only hurt Jessica, but his parents as well.


    Jessica turned to look at his face. She touched her husband¡¯s face with her right hand. She felt the warmth and heard every his breath. She deliberately asked the husband to keep the room light on so that she could clearly look at Lexi naturally.


    ¡°Go to sleep, should I sing you a luby song, so you can sleep, baby?¡± Lexi made a joke. He was also stroking his wife¡¯s hair.


    Jessica tried to widen the corners of her lips. Slowly, she opened her mouth and spoke. Her lips held back the sadness. There was pain in his heart.


    ¡°Baby sleep, oh baby sleep, if you don¡¯t sleep I sleep. Baby sleep, oh baby sleep if you don¡¯t sleep, I sleep.¡± Lexi hummed pretending to sleep by closing his eyes. ¡°I will continue to sing and put you to bed, it¡¯s part of my effort to make my wife feel happy,¡± he added. ¡°Throw away all your sorrows Jess, we will have happy days after.¡±


    Once again Lexi¡¯s speech was making Jessica¡¯s lips choke. She couldn¡¯t just sit there and pretended to smile. Lexi¡¯s twinkling eyes were so innocent he didn¡¯t even know what her n was.


    Seeing Jessica¡¯s movements, Lexi opened his eyes again. He was watching his wife. His eyes look nted and wistful, but reluctant to sleep. He was still trying to open his eyes.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± he whispered. Tighten hugs, shared warmth.


    ¡°Emmm ¡­, ¡°Jessica murmured briefly. She felt every touch of her husband¡¯s hand. After this night, she did not know when to feel the warmth of her husband¡¯s embrace.


    ¡°Honey, I have a feeling that in your stomach there will be another baby,¡± Lexi said in a low voice without Jessica knowing, he had difficulty preparing two names, one baby boy¡¯s name and one baby girl¡¯s name.


    ¡°Yes, hopefully I also want to have my baby again soon,¡± she said. She hoped to get pregnant soon.


    ¡°Daddy can¡¯t wait for your presence, may God soon blow the fetus in your womb, dear.¡± Hended a couple of passionate kisses on his wife¡¯s belly.


    ¡®What is this feeling? Why is my chest so tight, what should I do? Lexi, I¡¯m sorry, a thousand apologies.¡¯ she said in her heart.


    ¡°Honey,¡± Jessica called out in a trembling voice. The tears are getting out of control again.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Lexi replied, looking at her husband, unraveling the embrace and moving away.


    ¡°Give me a drink,¡± Jessica said. She took time to be alone.


    ¡°Okay, Honey,¡± Lexi said excitedly, then went out of the room to get her a drink, without suspecting anything at all.


    After Lexi came out of the room, Jessica couldn¡¯t hold back her tears anymore. Everything would end tomorrow, she herself cannot imagine what Lexi would feelter, she couldn¡¯t imagine he would be so sad. Her tears continued to run down on her cheeks. Jessica put her face on the nket to stop crying.


    ¡®Enough Jessica! Don¡¯t cry! The decision has been made, you just have to y until tomorrow night! Be strong, be strong!¡¯ Jessica encouraged herself.


    Hearing her husband¡¯s footsteps, Jessica immediately wiped away her tears. She didn¡¯t want to look sad, at least tonight there was no reason to make her husband sad.


    The door opened, Lexi was carrying a ss of water he had brought from the ground floor kitchen.


    ¡°Here¡¯s the drink,¡± Lexi said, and then gave her a ss of water. He was waiting for Jessica to take a sip and then put it again on the small table next to the bed. ¡°Alright, alright!¡± Lexi didn¡¯t want Jessica to get sick because she thought too much about her future baby who had gone.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Jessica said a little. The tightness in her chest decreased slightly.


    ¡°Listen, from tomorrow you don¡¯t need to cook for me anymore, let the maid cook, I don¡¯t want you to get tired, understand?¡± Lexi¡¯s pleas were forceful, but his voice was soft and attentive. The reason was, earlier his mom sent a message, she was telling that Jessica tried hard to cook for his dinner.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica answered quickly, snorting irritably, reducing her heavy chest.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you to get tired!¡± Lexi said firmly, thinking that Jessica could not sleep due to fatigue, upied herself. ¡°Should I call the doctor Sam¡¯s here? You don¡¯t look healthy, honey?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Emmm ¡­, no need,¡± Jessica replied briefly. The two of her eyes did not blink, she looked at the man who seemed to be worried about her.


    ¡°Come on,¡± Lexi whispered, and he put his hand on Jessica¡¯s shoulder. They bothid down. They were hugging each other.


    Jessica was just quiet and ording to her feeling of tightness in her chest, making her unable to make a sound.


    ¡°Thank you, you¡¯ve changed a lot for me, it¡¯s not like before, you¡¯ve learned to cook for me, anyway, you¡¯re the best woman,¡± Lexi praised while continuing to shower his wife¡¯s forehead with kisses. ¡°I don¡¯t know what my life would be if I hadn¡¯t met you Jess.¡±


    ¡°Emmm .. yes, honey¡± Jessica replied, putting her face to her husband¡¯s chest. She was looking for warmth andfort there, after this night everything would end. She didn¡¯t know when she would be able to be in this cozy ce again, Lexi¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to bed, from tonight I will always put you to bed like this, you better sleep, okay?¡± Lexi whispered softly while gently rubbing the wife¡¯s back. When he was a child, his mother would put him to sleep that way.


    Jessica could no longer hold back her tears, she returned to tears in her husband¡¯s arms, more sobbing, and Lexi might have heard it.


    ¡®I¡¯m sorry, Lexi, I can¡¯t! This is my decision, I want to see my family, even if I have to leave you.¡¯ Jessica¡¯s mind. She was forcing herself to make sure what she would do.


    Lexi pretended to be asleep, but in fact he was crying. His tears fell on Jessica¡¯s forehead, making the woman realize that her husband also felt her sadness.


    She unraveled her husband¡¯s embrace. She was looking up, looking right at her husband¡¯s closed eyes. Her breathing was normal, he¡¯s asleep. However, his cheeks were wet from the tearsing out of the corners of his eyes.


    Jessica rubbed her husband¡¯s cheek slowly, then she kissed his face. Again shended a kiss there.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°Good night,¡± she whispered, putting her hand on Lexi¡¯s cheek.


    ¡®Jessica I don¡¯t know what makes you cry. Tomorrow morning, when we wake up and my body is refreshed, I¡¯ll ask you about it. If you cry because of yesterday ident, you will definitely get pregnant again. I¡¯m sure sooner orter, we¡¯ll have it.¡¯  Lexi thought.


    Jessica slowly fell asleep. The sound of her husband¡¯s regr breathing was like a luby that made herfortable until she fell asleep in the warm arms of her husband.


    ¡®You are the most beautiful Jessica. I love you so much. Our love could lessen the hate and the resentment that is in my heart. Now I will only love you, be happy and spend time with you. I realized why I chose you, besides you are good, you are also the most beautiful, Jess,¡¯ he said in his mind.


    Every minute Lexi used to look at his wife¡¯s face. Teardrops wetting his cheeks. Many times he wiped it off, many times his cheeks were wet with tears. He didn¡¯t know what made Jessica sad. Might be tomorrow he would be off work and would spend the day with his wife.


    Until the morning before the man continued to look closely at his wife¡¯s face, heard her heartbeat, felt her breath. Lexi closed his eyes slowly, because he was tired and sleepy.


    Jessica woke up at 05: 00 in the morning, right when her cell phone rm went off. Shended kisses on Lexi¡¯s eyebrows, both cheeks, and lips. Without further dy, before she changed her mind Jessica. She left the room and then continued moving down the stairs. Then, she was able to get out of Lexi¡¯s House.


    Jessica opened the main door. She was in the car, and Daniel was right next to her. This morning they left for Singapore.


    ¡°We¡¯re going to the airport right now, Elsa,¡± he said with a smile, his mission to brought home his sister who had been missing twelve years ago was seeded.


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 Chap 78

    Chapter 78 en


    Lost.


    The morning sun began to shine, its light entered the room through the curtains. This was the second time Lexi¡¯s cell phone rm went off, but the man didn¡¯t open his eyes either.


    Lexi turned off his cell phone rm. Then, he changed the sleeping position facing Jessica who was on his right side. He wanted to hug her back but there was no Jessica there.


    With both his eyes still closed, Lexi groped the side of his bed.


    The side of the bed was empty. His wife was not beside him.


    Lexi slowly opened his eyes to make sure. Sure enough, there was no Jessica beside him.


    Lexi opened his eyes. He tried to get out of his sleep, and stood. His eyes looked into the bathroom and there was no sound from there.


    After that he walked to the bathroom door to check if Jessica was there.


    ¡°Jessica,¡± he called as he opened the door. However, he did not find his wife there.


    ¡°You stubborn bastard, I told you to get up at noon and not cook, but you¡¯re always on your own Jessica,¡± Lexi muttered to himself, thinking Jessica had got up early and cooked for her. It might be Jessica already busy in the kitchen with the maids


    Lexi was turning his head, making a movement on his neck. Then he looked at the wall clock. The clock showed 6. 00 am. His gaze turned to his wedding photo with Jessica, even though in only one photo he saw it, it made Lexi even more happy.


    In the photo, his wife dressed in a simple kebaya dress, still looked beautiful. Jessica is beautiful, but only recently did he admit it.


    The man decided to go to the kitchen. Yes, he thought his wife must have been in the kitchen. She was still sick, he needed to take her back to the room, lying on the bed.


    Lexi¡¯s right hand, pulling the door handle to get out of the room.


    ¡°Honey,¡± Lexi called as he went down the stairs step by step. He walked faster to the kitchen.


    Arrive at the end of the stairs, then he walked towards the kitchen, which is behind the dining room.


    ¡°Jessica.¡±


    ¡°My wife.¡±


    ¡°My Dear Wife.¡±N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°Dear Jessica.¡±


    ¡°Jessica,¡± he called again in a voice louder than ever. However, there was no response at all.


    Lexi was in the kitchen. There were only the maids. However, Jessica was not there.


    ¡°Where is my wife?¡± Lexi asked as he looked over the entire kitchen area.


    ¡°Miss Jessica is not here sir, there are only the two of us. I guess Miss Jessica is still sleeping upstairs. We woke up at 5 in the morning and Miss Jessica hasn¡¯t been down at all,¡± one of the maid replied, pausing her activity of wash the dishes.


    ¡°No one has woken up yet,¡± the other maid, who was busy cooking, said. Both of them were wondering, not usually Mr. Lexi who was still wearing pajamas got down and went into the kitchen.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡±Lexi asked to make sure.


    The two women, who were working in the living room, nodded.


    ¡°Find Jessica now also check in the back garden, also around the house, and all the rooms in this house!¡±Lexi said to the maids. While he moved quickly up the stairs on the 2nd floor. He checked the bathroom a second time. But Jessica wasn¡¯t there. Then, he went to the balcony of his room. His wife was not there either.


    A bad feeling shed through his mind. Lastly, he checked every room on the 2nd floor. He checked in a little library in this house, but his wife wasn¡¯t there.


    A bad premonition was taking possession of his heart.


    Lexi came back down the stairs. He met the maid one by one. They all give a report that Jessica was not anywhere.


    Lexi began to huff, he grabbed the phone and tried to call his wife¡¯s number. Many times he tried to call his wife¡¯s number, but it was still inactive.


    The man again walked the stairs to his room. He wanted to check the CCTV tape.


    Lexi started ying the CCTV footage. He was speeding up when the time started at 4 am. There was no movement at all, until 5 am he saw Jessica crossing the living room and out of the house.


    Looking at the tape, Lexi¡¯s body trembled. His chest was cramped with pain in his heart.


    The tape was moved into CCTV tape in front of the house.


    There was a car to pick up Jessica, although it was not clear the license te of the car. Lexi tried to remember that the white car most likely belonged to Daniel Kim.


    Lexi: [Honey, Where have you been? Are you angry? Let¡¯s talk, let¡¯s finish everything. Why did you just leave? Did any of my words or actions hurt you? Do you have a mom or dad who doesn¡¯t care about you? Don¡¯t be angry! Let¡¯s talk. ]


    Lexi texted Jessica, then put down the phone and passed to the closet set. He had to change his clothes before he found his wife.


    Lexi hasn¡¯t changed her clothes in a minute, faster than usual. He chosefortable clothes. He checked his phone before leaving the room.


    Huft! Jessica¡¯s number was still inactive. His message was still one checklist. That meant his wife had not activated inte data.


    Lexi came out of the room. His hair was messy, he didn¡¯t care about her appearance and kept stepping his legs down the stairs.


    ¡°Where do you wanna go?¡± Mrs. Anna asked who had juste out of her room. She was looking at the unusual expression on Lexi¡¯s face.


    ¡°Jessica is not at home!¡± Lexi said without looking at her mother.


    ¡°Where is Jessica?¡± Mrs. Anna asked back. She was shocked to hear that Jessica wasn¡¯t home. ¡°Are you serious Lexi? Jessica is unlikely to go anywhere. Besides, she¡¯s still sick¡± she said, shaking her head.


    ¡°I¡¯m not kidding, mom! Jessica left the house at five in the morning. I saw her from the CCTV camera!¡± Lexi exined.


    ¡°Jessica is leaving?¡± Mrs. Anna still could not believe it.


    ¡°Yes, Mom, I¡¯m looking for her now,¡± Lexi answered as he walked towards the door.


    Only one destination at the moment.


    The orphanage. He really hoped Jessica¡¯s there.


    ¡°Wait Lexi!¡± Mrs. Anna stopped him by running small following the son.


    ¡°What Mom?¡±


    ¡°Is Jessica really leaving this house?¡± The elderly woman was shaking her head and still couldn¡¯t ept the information she just heard.


    ¡°Yes Mom! Jessica left!¡± Lexi said with teary eyes.


    ¡°Where?¡±asked Mrs. Anna limp.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know Mom, I¡¯ll look for her!¡± Lexi wiped a tear on the cheek. He was really upset.


    ¡°Was Jessica kidnapped?¡± Mrs. Anna was ready to call the police.


    ¡°She went alone Mom, she went out of the house and there was a car to pick her up!¡± Lexi exined. Then, he rushed to the garage to ride his  car.


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 Chap 79

    Looking for you.


    Lexi continued to drive his car towards Mrs. Grace¡¯s House. He decided to contact Arsene.


    ¡°Hello,¡± the man on the other end of the phone said.


    ¡°Arsene! Jessica is out of the house! Now I¡¯m looking for her at the orphanage. You immediately find Jessica, find the ces where Jessica might have arrived!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Miss Jessica left the house?¡± Arsene was shocked. He could guess why the young woman was able to leave the Ricardo family¡¯s house.


    ¡°This morning when I woke up, Jessica was no longer by my side. And from the CCTV tape, I found a car picking her up in front of the house and taking him away!¡± Lexi told.


    ¡°Well, if Daniel Kim is the one who took her away, I will immediately go to the airport!¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Good!¡±


    The phone call ended. Lexi focused again on driving his car to the orphanage to meet Mrs. Grace.


    Lexi arrived at the orphanage. He immediately got out of the car and ran a little to the front of the orphanage building.


    ¡°Miss Grace?¡± Lexi called as she knocked on the door.


    ¡°Miss Grace,¡± he called again.


    Lexi waited for a moment after hearing a voice from inside.


    The door opened and Mrs. Grace appeared to be standing at the door. She wondered when she saw Lexi arrive at the orphanage so early.


    ¡°Lexi,¡± she called, looking at him.


    ¡°Yes ma¡¯am, did Jessicae here this morning? Someone picked Jessica up. Do you know who the man is and where he will take my wife?¡± Lexi asked. The two of his eyes zed over while his heart beat very fast.


    ¡°Sit down son,¡± Mrs. Grace asked as she walked to the wooden chair on the terrace.


    Lexi sat in front of Mrs. Grace with impatience. Jessica? Why did the woman leave him?


    ¡°One of Jessica¡¯s family members is looking for her, and it is most likely Daniel Kim who came here some time ago,¡± she told.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to find Jessica. If my wifees here. Will Mrs. Grace call me?¡± Lexi needed someone on his side so he could provide information about her whereabouts.


    ¡°Of course, Lexi, if Jessicaes here, I¡¯ll tell you immediately.¡± Mrs. Grace loves Lexi and Jessica very much, they are two people who love each other and Mrs. Grace wanted to see them both live together.


    ¡°Well, now. I have to go, thank you.¡± Lexi got up from his seat and immediately moved towards his car. Then, he called Ronald  on the phone who he had ordered to check all the CCTV that was likely passed by the car carrying Jessica.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Ronald said on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°Hello, do you already know where the car went?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°The car carrying Miss Jessica stopped at the apartment, then I no longer know where they went. I only saw that on CCTV,¡± he exined.


    ¡°Well, you check every CCTV if you get information immediately call me!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±


    The phone call ended. Lexi started his car engine and sped it towards the airport. Daniel Kim is not a person who will postpone something if he has already got it.


    On the way, Lexi got a phone call from Arsene.


    ¡°Sir, Where are you?¡± Arsene asked.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I¡¯m on my way to the airport? Have you arrived there yet?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m on my way to the ne counter, going to check on a flight to Singapore this morning!¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Well, in five minutes I¡¯ll be at the airport!¡± Lexi ended the phone call and drove  his car at a fast speed.


    The man tried to calm down. He convinced himself must have found the wife. If not today, maybe tomorrow he would find it.


    Lexi at the airport. He got out of the car and immediately met Arsene who was at the counter.


    * * *


    ¡°How? Is Jessica on the way to Singapore?¡± Lexi asked. The man would soon catch up with his wife if indeed Jessica went there.


    ¡°Miss Jessica¡¯s name is not listed on the flight to Singapore today!¡± Arsene said. He didn¡¯t know where to find Jessica.


    Lexi was silent, just like Arsene, he did not know where to look for Jessica again. Ronald was their only hope of finding Jessica.


    With his right hand, Lexi grabbed his smartphone he immediately called Ronald.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Ronald said on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°Ronald, did you get any clues as to Jessica¡¯s whereabouts?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Not yet sir, but I just checked the basement of the apartment. The car that was carrying Miss Jessica, it¡¯s not here!¡± Ronald said obviously from across the phone.


    ¡°Investigate and find clues as to where Jessica is!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Yes, Sir!¡±


    Lexi ended the phone call. Just three hours he was looking for her this morning, he was already feeling very frustrated. The man satnguidly down with heavy breathing.


    ¡°Did you ask about Jessica on all the flights today?¡± Lexi tried to look for other possibilities. Daniel Kim could have flown to another country beforending at Changi Airport.


    ¡°Not yet!¡±


    ¡°Check right now!¡± Lexi shouted.


    Arsene returned to the locket. He asked the officer at work.


    ¡°Sir, I¡¯m going to ask about the passenger named Jessica that I just asked!¡± Arsene asked with a serious expression.


    ¡°Yes what?¡± the man, who was the airport officer, asked.


    ¡°Check the name, did shend this morning? Wherever it goes?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°Well, wait a minute I¡¯ll check it out!¡± the man said, then he moved quickly with both senses of sight focused on looking at theputer screen.


    Arsene only watched in the hope of soon finding clues as to the whereabouts of the wife of his boss. The man kept waiting by asionally looking at Lexi with his eyes always fixed on him.


    ¡°Sorry sir, Jessica¡¯s name is not listed on any flights this morning to noon!¡± the airport officer, who just checked the passenger list, said.


    Arsene thought for a moment. If the car was not in the basement, it meant Jessica is gone. And there was no way they were still in Jakarta because Lexi could definitely easily find out where she was.


    ¡°What about Daniel Kim! Try to check where the man is going this morning!¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute.¡±


    The counter officer refocused on hisputer screen.


    Arsene was still waiting patiently.


    ¡°Daniel Kim¡¯s name was registered on a passenger ne bound for Jakarta to Ku Lumpur this morning at 07: 05 WIB which will depart in three minutes!¡± he said obviously.


    ¡°Is there anyone with him?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°There was a person named Elsa Daniar Kim who was next to him!¡± the airport officer answered.


    Arsene immediately ran up and told Lexi. They still had time before the ne left for Ku Lumpur this morning.

 Chap 80

    I need to see my wife


    A bright sky greeted Jessica¡¯s arrival in Singapore. After a three-hour flight by air, she and Daniel Kim arrived at Changi Airport.


    Along the way, Jessica thought about Lexi sometimes, of herte future baby. If the baby was still there, she probably wouldn¡¯t be here. She was still by Lexi¡¯s side at Ricardo¡¯s House. There was Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel who always loved her whether sincere or not.


    At first she thought all the members of Ricardo sincerely loved her. However, if Lexi could pretend to love her to get a baby. Was it not the same with his parents? They were good with Jessica for wanting something.


    ¡°Elsa,¡± Daniel said. He grabbed his sister¡¯s hand and led her through the hallways of the airport.


    ¡°Yes,¡± she said.


    ¡°Do you remember your sixth birthday party?¡± Daniel started the conversation. He broke the silence between himself and Elsa.


    ¡°I forgot! I hardly remember all the events when I was not yet in the orphanage!¡± she replied, more often looked down and did not dare to return her brother¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be sad, don¡¯t look down like that. Raise your head, we¡¯re going to see Grandpa!¡± Daniel said. ¡°Are you going to see grandpa with two teary eyes?¡± Daniel invited Elsa to sit in the waiting room. Yes, for her, the girl who once married into the Ricardo family, but Elsa Daniar Kim. She is the only one of his sister, he loves her so much.


    ¡°Okay, Daniel¡± Jessica looked up, trying to widen her lips to form a smile.


    ¡°Well then.¡± Daniel patted Elsa on the shoulder and felt happy. He could win the mission by bringing Elsa back to the Kim family. Regarding her marriage to Lexi, Daniel was going to annul the marriage through an international trial. After that, there would be no more, something that made the little Sister who has disappeared for twelve years, continue to be in rtionship with Ricardo¡¯s family.


    They both look ahead. To the figure of the man who was walking towards them. ¡°You see him?¡± show Daniel.


    ¡°Who is he?¡± Elsa looked at the man who was about ten meters in front of her.


    ¡°He¡¯s David Kim, my younger brother and is your older brother!¡± he exined.


    David stood in front of them. ¡°You guys have been waiting for so long, sorry I¡¯mte!¡± he looked at Daniel and Elsa alternately.


    ¡°We have just arrived!¡± Daniel said. ¡°Do you know who is next to me?¡± The man pointed to his younger sister who was sitting close to him.


    ¡°She is Elsa! For three years, Daniel and I have been looking for you, Elsa. Maybe we both arrived veryte, but we are happy to finally meet you. Can I give you a hug?¡± David asked. He looked up to drown out the tears that had blocked his view.


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Elsa and David hugged, long enough.


    David shrugged his shoulders. ¡°Elsa, now let¡¯s meet grandpa!¡± he invited. Then, the three walked to the parking area and immediately left from the lobby of the airport.


    David sat behind the wheel. Daniel and Elsa sat in the back. ¡°Grandpa in the office or at home?¡± Daniel asked.


    ¡°We¡¯re going home, grandpa didn¡¯t go to the office because he was waiting for his granddaughter toe home!¡± David replied with a fluffy smile on his lips.


    ¡°He¡¯s not sick anymore, is he?¡± Daniel asked. Several times his grandfather pretended to be ill in order to impose a will on him.


    David shook his head. Then, he focused on driving his four-wheeled vehicle towards Hond Vige. An area inhabited by the upper middle ss and wealthy expatriate Singaporeans also as a bohemian area to stay.


    ¡°So Elsa, we¡¯re sorry that we werete to pick you up. About years ago, on the day of mom and dad¡¯s death, the three of us, me, Daniel, and Grandpa came to Indonesia. At that time, Grandpa always asked me to investigate the death of our parents. At that time, we just found out that you were not a victim of an ident,¡± David told so enthusiastically. With the arrival of Elsa, he hoped that the grandfather would feel happier.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    ¡°Where are mom and dad?¡± Elsa asked until now she had not been able to ept that her parents were gone.


    ¡°In Jakarta, after your 18th birthday, we would go there tomemorate the 12th anniversary of our parents death.¡± Daniel, who had just been silent, began to join what his two siblings were talking about.


    ¡°When I see my grandfather, what should I say?¡±  Elsa asked. For a moment, she began to get used to not bringing Lexi into her mind. What¡¯s wrong with trying to forget him for a while.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing you need to say, Daniel will take you. I¡¯d rather meet a pile of files than meet grandpa! So I leave this task to Daniel alone!¡± David answered. ¡°Oh yeah we¡¯ll be there soon, prepare yourself Elsa and we¡¯ll meet againter at dinner,¡± he added as he stopped his car in front of a luxury apartment. Yes, the Kim Family lived in one of the penthouses.


    * * *


    ¡°Booking tickets for this morning¡¯s flight to Singapore,¡± Lexi said to Arsene. He predicted that the man would soon take his wife to Singapore without thinking and without putting it off any longer.


    ¡°Master Don¡¯t be rash! Fredy Kim will not be that easy to bring you together with Miss Jessica.¡± Arsene did not immediately carry out what his boss ordered.


    ¡°Then, do I just have to do nothing like this! Not looking or trying to find her?¡± Lexi scooped his face rough. The load on his chest had not diminished in the least.


    ¡°We have to back home, we meet Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel, we ask the real problem. What happened twelve years ago. Once we know the truth we can determine the next step!¡± Arsene said firmly. Because, going to Singapore was not something that Lexi would definitely meet with Jessica.


    Lexi stood up from his seat. ¡°I can book tickets myself!¡± Lexi went from sitting and walking past Arsene just like that.


    ¡°Oh, please, Sir!¡± Arsene stopped from standing right in front of Lexi and blocking his footsteps.


    ¡°I want to see my wife,¡± Lexi said emphatically with both teary eyes. He felt so sad and a little bit confused.


    ¡°You can¡¯te to Singapore this morning, she is not there!¡±


    ¡°I want to see my wife! Now!¡± Lexi screamed and made several people who were around them look at him.


    Arsene did not give up.


    Lexi lowered her head. Those tears were flowing from the corners of his eyes and wet his cheeks. ¡°Jessica!¡±he said in the middle of his breathing and his sobs.


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 Chap 81

    wee Elsa


    Their Penthouse is one of the tallest buildings in Singapore with six bedrooms. It also includes a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and a private garden with city views.


    The elevator door opened. Daniel guided Jessica to walk with him. Daniel opened the door and entered a room.


    ¡°Mr. Daniel, Great Master has been waiting for you in his office,¡± a maid, who greeted his arrival, said.


    ¡°Yes, I will see him soon! Elsa,e with me!¡± he asked kindly. He always showed great affection for his sister.


    Daniel walked over to his grandfather¡¯s office. The 63-year-old was waiting for him. He never sent a message or made a phone call. Fredy Kim always had a spy who would watch over and look after his grandchildren.


    The door opened.


    Elsa walked across Daniel with an uneasy feeling. Is Daniel Kim really his brother? Then who will she meet?


    Jessica¡¯s sense of sight was fixed on a man who was sitting on his throne. There are mountains of books. Jessica began to guess if it was possible that the old man in front of her had read all those books. Jessica swept her gaze across the room, on the left wall there was a photo of a married couple. Her face was familiar to Jessica, the photo is a wedding photo of her parents.


    ¡°You two have finally arrived! I¡¯ve been waiting a long time.¡± Fredy Kim started the conversation by looking at her granddaughter.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry we¡¯rete,¡± Daniel said as he led the way.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Thank you, Daniel. You¡¯ve brought Elsa home, now I can feel a little relieved and not feel guilty anymore,¡± he revealed.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Daniel said.


    ¡°Daniel, you go out first, wait until lunchtime. I want to talk to Elsa alone!¡± their grandfather said.


    ¡°Good,¡± Daniel nodded. After staring at Elsa for a few seconds, he came out of his grandfather¡¯s room.


    Silence. Both Jessica and Fredy Kim stared at each other. ¡°Come here my granddaughter,¡± the old man asked in his characteristic hoarse voice.


    Jessica approached. Meanwhile, this old man got up from his seat and gestured for his granddaughter to follow him to the sofa.


    ¡°Elsa, my granddaughter, you are alive!¡± the old man said. Now, he walked over and hugged the young woman in front of him.


    Jessica was silent, not daring to say anything else in return for this oldman¡¯s embrace. However, both of her eyeballs look closely at the photos of his parents. Yes, Jessica remembered that face, the face of herte mom and dad.


    Fredy Kim unraveled his hug. ¡°I bet you feel confused, right? My name is Fredy Kim, and I¡¯m your grandfather! Your name is Elsa Daniar Kim, my only granddaughter,¡± the man exined, still looking closely at his granddaughter.


    ¡°You see that picture?¡± Fredy Kim showed a photo that Jessica had seen earlier. ¡°They are Darren Kim, my only son and my daughter-inw, Marisa Kim. Both of them are my children who are now gone,¡± he said, staring at the portrait of Elsa¡¯ste parents.


    ¡°Sir.¡± Jessica called awkwardly.


    ¡°Call me Grandpa!¡± Fredy Kim interrupted.


    ¡°Grandpa,¡± he whispered.


    ¡°Yes, what is it, my granddaughter Elsa?¡± he said warmly.


    ¡°Sorry, I still need to adapt. A lot of things I don¡¯t understand,¡± Jessica admitted. Yes, she was not used to being the granddaughter of Fredy Kim. During this time she always lived to be Jessica who lived and grew up in an orphanage. A woman who married Lexi.


    ¡°Naturally, I don¡¯t want to demand anything from you. I just want you to be able to be here living with me and your real family members. There are Daniel and David who will teach you in many ways. They will also protect you from Ricardo¡¯s son.¡±


    Although they just met, her grandfather already knew all the life journey of his granddaughter, until she married the son of the Ricardo family.


    ¡°You mean my husband?¡± Jessica asked. Legally and religiously, they are still legally husband and wife. There is no word of divorce between them.


    ¡°No, he¡¯s not your husband anymore. I took care of your divorce, Elsa. One more thing, your name is not Jessica, but Elsa Daniar Kim. So, from now on live as Elsa. You¡¯re not Jessica anymore, do you understand?¡± Discussing Ricardo¡¯s family made Fredy Kim sick. Until that time, he had not received enough evidence that they were the masterminds of Elsa¡¯s parents¡¯ ident two years ago.


    ¡°Elsa, that sick man doesn¡¯t deserve you as a husband of yours. He took your honor, making you his sex ve. And after you give them a baby, they will just throw you away!¡± There was an emphasis as an expression of regret. Fredy Kim did not ept Lexi¡¯s treatment of Jessica.


    Jessica refrained from saying anything. She wanted to defend Lexi, but what her grandfather said was the truth.


    ¡°From now on, live to be Elsa. Erase all your memories with that young Ricardo. He¡¯s not worthy of you Elsa!¡± Her grandfather lowered his head, thinking of Lexi made him want to destroy Lexi until they couldn¡¯t touch Kim¡¯s family members anymore. He didn¡¯t want his granddaughter still in a rtionship with that guy.


    Jessica smiled. Lexi was that bad. He also only pretended to love her to get a baby. However, Jessica could not avoid it if she had fallen for the evil man. Yes, she has been enchanted by the attitude and also the charm of Lexi Ricardo


    ¡°From now on you can start your life as a Kim family, you can apply for college, and I will continue to support your desire to learn many things, and you can also n your own business or you can also join the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation. You can do whatever you like as long as it¡¯s a good activity and makes you happy, I won¡¯t forbid it!¡± Fredy Kim exined.


    ¡°Thank you, grandpa!¡±


    ¡°Later we will talk again. There is Mia who will help you while you are at home and for other things, you can ask your brothers Daniel and David, they will be happy to teach and help you Elsa.¡± Fredy Kim felt relieved with both eyes always sparkling because of his granddaughter now in his home.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Jessica replied.


    ¡°Wait, don¡¯te out yet!¡± her grandfather stopped her.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Jessica stood facing this old man.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for what happened to you, Elsa. In the afternoon, dr. Noah¡¯s gonnae and give a medical check on you.¡± Always, Fredy Kim always looked at her only granddaughter warmly.


    ¡°Oh, okay,¡± Jessica came out of that room, she immediately weed by Mia.


    * * *


    Mr. and Mrs. Samuel were sitting on the porch. Both of them were waiting for news from Lexi and Arsene. Mrs. Anna looked upset. She walked back and forth worrying about Jessica, while Mr. Samuel just sat quietly. He was still wondering who took Jessica away? Why did the daughter-inw run away?


    Mr. Samuel¡¯s phone rang. There was a phone call from one of his employees.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Mr Samuel greeted.


    Mrs. Anna immediately sat down and listened to her husband¡¯s conversation with the person on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°Sir, I have sent documents and photos about Miss Jessica¡¯s family, maybe it will arrive at your house soon,¡± said the man on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°Well, thank you!¡±


    The phone call ended.


    Less than five minutester, the security guard of residence of Mr. Samuel¡¯s house walked up to them with a brown box.


    ¡°Mr. Samuel, here is a package for you!¡± he said as he held out the package box politely.


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡± Mrs. Anna asked.


    Instead of answering the question from the wife, Mr. Samuel was busy opening the package. Could it have something to do with Jessica¡¯s leave?


    The package has opened sessfully. Samuel took the picture inside. Yes, the same photo that Daniel Kim has. The first grandson of the Kim family gave it to Mr. Samuel¡¯s subordinates.


    Mr. Samuel began to look at the photos one by one that were in it. The first is a photo of Jessica when she was six years old, the second is still a photo of Jessica when she lived with her family. Thest photo he took was of Jessica with her parents.


    Both Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel stared at that photo, a photo that showed Jessica¡¯s parents. They knew the couple. Yes, they are Darren and Marisa, their former employees who died in an ident.


    ¡°Daddy,¡± Anna whispered with trembling lips. Is this a predestined fate? Jessica turned out to be the daughter of an employee as well as her best friend.


    ¡°Mom, Jessica is Elsa, the little girl, did not die in the ident Mom,¡± Mr. Samuel said, holding back his tears.


    Feelings of sadness, emotion, disappointment, and regretbined in their hearts. They still did not think that Jessica was Elsa, the granddaughter from the Kim family.


    ¡°Is that the reason Jessica left us, because she had already met her real family?¡± Mrs. Anna asked.


    Mr. Samuel did not answer as he was still immersed in his own thoughts.


    * * *


    Lexi and Arsene were on their way back home. Arsene sat behind the wheel, focused on running the car in a crowd of highways this morning. While Lexi, sitting in the back seat with a feeling of anxiety. He just realized he was still wearing home clothes, and had gone to the airport. He didn¡¯t care about his looks.


    Only Jessica, Jessica, Jessica, in his mind. The beautiful face of the wife was always present, even when he opened and closed his eyes. The tightness in his chest had not diminished in the least.


    ¡°Sir, I¡¯ve already met the journalist I told you about yesterday!¡± Arsene tried to start a conversation.


    ¡°Is there anything suspicious? Could it be that my father prevented the article from being released? I doubt, on the one hand I¡¯m not sure my dadmitted that crime. Oh hell, why do all the clues seem to indicate that he was involved in the ident!¡± Lexi was frustrated. He sat down and tried to control himself.


    ¡°The leadership, Jakarta News did not give permission for the news to be published, or it remained published by not containing all the information.¡± Arsene exined what the middle-aged man he met yesterday exined.


    ¡°Who is the leader?¡±  Lexi asked, hoping to get information as soon as possible. He wanted to know the truth, and immediately determined a n to meet with Jessica.


    ¡°Mr. Bayu, Cassandra¡¯s father.¡±


    There were three possibilities. And that was the reason why both of his parents were still working together today with Casandra¡¯s family. It was his father who told Mr. Bayu not to post the article, or someone else told Mr. Bayu! The third possibility, it was Pak Bayu¡¯s own wish that the article about the death of a married couple of the Kim family was not published in the newspaper.


    * * *

 Chap 82

    Chapter 82 en


    Weak


    In Mr. Samuel¡¯s office.


    Lexi and Mr. Samuel were sitting together. They¡¯re still silent. The son was still sad and did not know where to start the conversation.


    ¡°What are you thinking! Was Jessica kidnapped? What should I do to help you? I can¡¯t see you just quiet like this Lexi. Please say something!¡± Samuel said  calmly.


    It was a long time before Lex finally spoke.


    ¡°You were involved in an ident twelve years ago, the car ident that killed Jessica¡¯s parents, right?¡± Lexi asked as he lowered his fist. He didn¡¯t want his father to see his sad expression. Moreover, he was also not ready to listen to the truth of the story.


    ¡°Since when did you know it Lexi?¡± Mr. Samuel still refused to tell him everything. He was involved in that ident.


    ¡°For a long time, it¡¯s been a long time since I investigated you, dad. Which makes me suspect, why didn¡¯t Jessica¡¯s family approve of her rtionship with me? Could it be you who caused the ident twelve years ago?¡±Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    ¡°What do you know about it, Lexi? I want to know what you know, then I want to tell you everything!¡± Mr. Samuel said he didn¡¯t want Lexi to know what he shouldn¡¯t know.


    ¡°I know everything, I know Jessica¡¯s parents work at Ricardo Group. I also know that they had an ident because the car they were riding in was your car! Just admit it, dad! You were involved!¡± Lexi answered angrily. Longing for Jessica made her eager to immediately reveal the truth of Jessica¡¯s parents¡¯ death, to make a decision on the next step.


    ¡°You can¡¯t use me like that! Can you prove it Lexi!? Look at you now, dare to use me of something I didn¡¯t necessarily do!¡± Mr. Samuel replied with emphasis in every word he said.


    ¡°If you were not involved, now you have to prove it!¡± Lexi insisted. He med his father for what happened to Jessica.


    ¡°Why do I have to prove something I didn¡¯t do! If you did use me, you should have proof that you think I did!¡± Mr. Samuel shouted.


    Lexi nodded his head. He looked at his father with a sharp look. ¡°Well, if you didn¡¯t want it. Don¡¯t me me if I get that evidence! If you or mom were involved I will not hesitate to put you in jail!¡± Lexi growled. There was a feeling of sadness creeping into his heart. He wanted his father to firmly refute the usations from him not like this, as if to ept and justify what he was used of.


    Mr. Samuel didn¡¯t know what Lexi said. He just walked out of his office.


    Lexi was alone in the room. He was still thinking that his parents were involved in the ident with Jessica¡¯s parents. So he did not have the courage to meet his wife¡¯s family members. How about that?


    * * *


    At night in the Living Room of the Kim Family.


    ¡°Elsa, I have enrolled you in the same university and department as Beryl, starting tomorrow I will take you to college!¡± David rold her. Happily for as long as Daniel has been trying to bring Elsa back, he has enrolled his younger sister in a good college. As well as with Beryl, who is her best friend. David was sure the younger brother would adapt easily.


    ¡°I think it is too fast?¡± Jessica was really not ready, going through a hectic routine. Her heart still hurts! She always thought about herte future, how deep and how hurt she was.


    ¡°You¡¯re not ready?¡±


    Jessica nodded slowly.


    ¡°Then I will not force you and you have to tell me when you are ready,¡± he said. He could feel that something was weighing on his sister¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Do you know Beryl? When did you met him?¡± she asked. She never thought about the bagels. All his heart and mind were filled with only Lexi, Lexi, and Lexi at this moment.


    ¡°Yes, before I met you, in the process of finding my beloved sister, I met Beryl, then I found out about you and would know if you were ever close!¡± he replied.


    ¡°Oh, all right. When I¡¯m ready, I¡¯ll tell you.¡± Jessica smiled at David, not knowing she had two older brothers who loved and protected her.


    ¡°I¡¯m waiting, Elsa!¡± David nodded cheerfully. The twelve-year-old sister he thought had died, was still alive and transformed into a very beautiful girl.


    ¡°Yes, then I go back into my room first, I¡¯m sleepy!¡± Jessica pretended to yawn. So his brother believed that she was really sleepy.


    ¡°Good night, Elsa.¡±


    ¡°You too, have a good night¡¯s sleep and don¡¯t sleepte!¡± Jessica replied. Then, she moved from sitting and moving towards her room which was close to the family room.


    Jessica¡¯s hand reached out, opening the door. She closed it and didn¡¯t forget to lock it. Her weak body sat down, leaning against the door.


    In just a few seconds her cheeks were flooded with tears. Everything felt heavy. When she pretended to be fine while her heart still felt lost. Yes, Jessica still hadn¡¯t epted losing her future baby. With both hands, Jessica closed her face,vishing all her sadness there.


    For a long time Jessica cried,menting her grief alone. She got up and forced both of her feet to step onto the bed. ¡°I can,¡± she murmured with her sobs. Then, she climbed onto bed trying to close the day with a smile. She convinced herself that all would be well.


    * * *


    Lexi didn¡¯t go to work today. Like a bird with a broken wing, he wasying helpless in his room. There was a wound in his heart, a very deep wound. Not long ago he lost his future baby he had hoped for long ago, now his wife who is the mother of the baby also left him. It had already fallen down the stairs, so it happened with Lexi at this time.


    The man stared at their wedding photos that he had just posted a few days ago. Although only wearing a simple white kebaya, his wife still looked very beautiful. Supposedly, if his future baby in Jessica¡¯s stomach was still okay, all would not be like this. The thanksgiving party would not fail and his specialdy would definitely still be by his side.


    Lexi steadies the ceiling of his room, looking for a glimmer of hope for his rtionship with Jessica. If he had, he would have denied his love for her. Now Lexi really couldn¡¯t give his love other than to his wife. ¡°Could this be karma? Karma cause I used some bad things on you, Jess!¡± Tears streamed down on Lexi¡¯s cheeks. He was so sad that he couldn¡¯t think of anything other than his wife.


    This night wasn¡¯t as good as a night when you were with me.


    It¡¯s not as warm as a night when you were by my side.


    * * *

 Chap 83

    First Step


    Orange turned dark. The sky turned to night. Lexi got sick. He had a high fever. He was just in his room, neither getting out of bed at all. Several times Arsene came to the house to see his boss. However, with what power he still could not force Lexi to go to work. He couldn¡¯t go to work, to get out of bed he just could not.


    It seemed that Mrs. Anna had just put a warm towel on Lexi¡¯s forehead. She hoped his temperature was not high anymore. For three days after Jessica¡¯s left their house, her son was just in his room untilst night he got sick.


    ¡°When Mr. Lexi got sick?¡± Arsene asked. He noticed Lexi¡¯s pale face. His lips were pale. He heard this man muttering quietly the name of the wife.


    ¡°Last night,¡± she answered. To be honest, she was sad to see him now. If so, the time could be repeated. She would be closer to Jessica so that she did not leave.


    Silence. Both of them are devoted to Lexi. ¡°Did you call the doctor?¡±asked Arsene. I wish Lexi a speedy recovery. He must have a healthy body to fight for Jessica.


    ¡°Dr. Sham will be here soon.¡± Mrs. Anna again put a towel on her son¡¯s forehead. ¡°Arsene,¡± she whispered.


    ¡°Yes,¡± he replied. It was obvious that Mrs. Anna was very sad.


    ¡°Help Lexi, get Jessica back. I can¡¯t bear to see him like this. Jessica is still alive and can still be fought. I¡¯m sure there¡¯s still a good chance for them. Lexi and Jessica love each other. I have no other request. I just want Lexi to be happy, seeing Lexi like this, it feels like my soul is dying,¡± Mrs. Anna, looking at her son¡¯s face, said.


    ¡°Yes Ma¡¯am, after Mr. Lexi¡¯s condition is getting better, we will arrange a n to meet the chairman of the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation, that way we can talk things through properly!¡± Arsene was right. Jessica¡¯s leaving was not only a wound for Lexi, but the entire Ricardo family. They were sad because of that.


    ¡°I trust you. For a while, I hope you can handle the job. You see how Lexi is doing right now, right?¡± Mrs. Anna gently wiped away the tears that fell on her cheeks.


    ¡°Yes, Ma¡¯am, there is also Mr. Samuel who has alwayse to the office for three days, there is no problem that is too significant,¡± he exined.


    Mrs. Anna nodded. Every time she saw Lexi, she was always teary.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll go home, Ma¡¯am. Good night!¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Arsene stared at Lexi a second longer. Then, he turned around and left the room. He immediately returned from the Ricardo family house.


    * * *


    One weekter.


    Mrs. Anna just came out of her room. She walked to the dining table where every seven o¡¯clock exactly all the family members gathered there for breakfast together.


    However, this time it was different. The dining room seemed quiet. There was only her husband sitting there alone. Neither Lexi nor Jessica waited for them. There were no two of them every morning, no spirit of getting up early these days.


    For a week, the dining room seemed empty. She was angry, but she didn¡¯t know how to express her anger. Lexi, who was most sad. And Jessica, she couldn¡¯t me that woman or her family. She¡¯s the one at fault here. She never loved her daughter-inw well.


    Then she walked up the second floor stairs to her son¡¯s room. She stopped at the door. All the burden in the heart, making tears again drip from the corners of her eyes.


    Without knocking on it, Mrs. Anna opened the door to Lexi¡¯s room. She found her son, sitting on the floor leaning on the bed with his back.


    ¡°How long do you want to be like this, Lexi?¡± Mrs. Anna asked in her low voice. She just didn¡¯t want Lexi to sink so deeply into his sadness.


    Lexi remained silent, not making a sound or showing any movement at all. He also forgot how many days he was in his bedroom, resting his brain. He was just only caring for his heart that still mourns Jessica left him.


    ¡°If you give up and like this, I believe you will definitely lose Jessica. Andter, Jessica will meet a man who is more than you! When ites only regret that you get because you just stay in the room without doing anything! Oh,¡± Mrs. Anna eximed. It was sad, but it was even sadder when she saw Lexi like this, seeing his son doing nothing and having sadness in his life.


    She heard a faint sob from Lexi.


    ¡°Jessica is still alive. She can still be fought. She is still in the same world as we. Unlike yourte wife who is already in a different world! You had to forget it once! But Jessica, you can still meet her! Jessica is in Singapore! Prepare a strategy and I am sure, although it takes a lot of time. Jessica will definitely be with you again!¡± Mrs. Anna almost sobbed. However, before Lexi heard her mom sobbed, she immediately left the room.


    In the main room, there was only Lexi. In every corner there were memories of Jessica. There were smiles, there wasughter and also tears in the room.


    Lexi went from there. He got into the bathroom and started letting the cold water running from the top of his head wet his whole body.


    A week was a long time to mourn. His mother was right, if he just stayed quiet like a pr bear in winter, Jessica could be captured by another man. And he had to move on from now on.


    Finished bathing Lexi opened the closet set and chose a maroon shirt and ck suit. Before leaving for the office he met the daddy who was still in his house.


    ¡°You go to work?¡±Mr. Samuel asked, looking intently at his son who was currently walking towards him. Although Lexi looked thin, there was a twinkle in his eyes.


    ¡°Yes, Dad! But there¡¯s something I want to know. In the ident daddy was involved or not? I want to straighten it out. I don¡¯t want any misunderstandings between you and me. I also don¡¯t want the Kim family to keep using us of what we didn¡¯t do. We are not as rich as the Kim family but we don¡¯t deserve those nasty usations!¡± Lexi asked. He was ready with full enthusiasm to start carrying out his mission to get Jessica back.


    ¡°Well, I will tell you everything, but you need to be prepared for all the consequences if I open this truth to you!¡± Mr. Samuel Ricardo said. Maybe it was time to unlock the secrets of twelve years ago.


    ¡°I will ept all the consequences,¡± Lexi said. I lost Jessica. What is more precious in this world than Jessica. Nothing.


    ¡°Twelve years ago. The ident, I myself investigated. It was not me who did it, but Mr. Bayu who deliberately harmed Darren and Marisa,¡± Mr. Samuel told honestly. He would no longer think about the fate of thepany. A loan from Cassandra¡¯s family that might be leveraged back after this case arises and made thepany¡¯s shares decline. He didn¡¯t care. Mr. Samuel also began to realize that old Kim had begun to move to destroy Ricardo Group. Kim would not stop, before Ricardo Group was destroyed.


    Starting from the big project of city park development. One by one, the Ricardo Group¡¯s biggest profit earners would be destroyed by that elder Kim.


    ¡°Dad, it¡¯s just an usation and can¡¯t show the truth if daddy doesn¡¯t have proof! I¡¯m not a kid anymore who daddy can fool!¡± Lexi had decided to pursue the case. The truth could be opened with or without Ricardo Group. But Jessica, she alone had to fight. And that was the only way to unravel the tangled thread between the two families.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    Samuel stepped out of his seat. He walked towards the safe that was behind the painting of sunflowers. Then, he began to press his password.


    The safe was open, Mr. Samuel took arge brown envelope. Then, he closed the safe and walked back to his son.


    ¡°All the evidence daddy has is here, now you decide. How this Ricardo Group will be destroyed. Fight for Jessica, find your happiness, Lexi. I am only happy to see you happy.¡± Mr. Samuel no longer wanted to tell his son. Lexi must had a strategy to keep it all together, and got it back to the way it was.


    * * *

 Chap 84

    A new spirit


    Jessica just finished eating with her family this morning. There was Kim¡¯s grandfather in the main seat, and her two brothers were sitting on the left side of her grandfather. She was on his grandfather¡¯s right.


    ¡°What about the construction of urban parks? Can the project get back into our hands?¡± Fredy Kim asked David who was struggling to get the project back.


    ¡°It¡¯s hard enough, but I¡¯m sure I¡¯ll get it soon!¡± David was so confident.


    ¡°Good, then how about you Elsa, are you ready to go to college? I really hope you can study in college to be like your friends, Beryl and Chelsea,¡± her grandfather asked. He knew his granddaughter felt sad, so she slowly eroded his sadness. He gave a busy life that made Elsa not always think about her bad memories while living with Lexi.


    ¡°Tomorrow I¡¯m ready to go to college, grandpa! Today I am going to finish my study on some of the materials that have been left behind. And Beryl¡¯s gonna be here after college, too. Grandpa allowed him toe here, right?¡± Jessica suddenly remembered that Lexi never gave her permission to leave the house.


    ¡°Of course, I didn¡¯t forbid you to be friends with Beryl or Chelsea again, which I didn¡¯t want you to be so gloomy and sad all the time. I am sorry Elsa for what happened before and now you will be happy, here no one will do anything bad to you,¡± her grandfather said warmly. For a week, it was clear that his granddaughter did not seem enthusiastic.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Jessica smiled. Even though there were her grandfather and two brothers, sometimes she wanted to talk to other people who knew her life.


    ¡°What about you, Daniel? Did you do what I told you to do!¡± her grandfather asked. That¡¯s what he did every morning for breakfast.


    ¡°Sure, I already sent it!¡± Daniel raised his thumb.


    ¡°Well, today I¡¯m going to meet with one of my colleagues from Jakarta. You two work carefully, and for Elsa, be well at home, okay? ¡± their grandfather ordered.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    The three of them answered at the same time.


    Daniel and David went to work.


    * * *


    During the day, Jessica was reading a book while waiting for Beryl¡¯s arrival. Inevitably she must forget Lexi and all the bad memories of living with Ricardo¡¯s family. Not that all of them were bad memories, just that there might be some memories that she must bury for the sake of her better life.


    It¡¯s not that Jessica wanted to forget everything, just as long as she remembered her future baby who is gone, she would only feel very sad all day.


    ¡°Miss, your friend you¡¯ve been waiting for hase,¡± a maid said as she walked closer to her.


    ¡°Well, tell him toe to the rooftop right now.¡± Jessica closed her book, then got up from her seat. Then she moved towards the top floor in this building.


    Yes, Jessica chose the top floor to talk to Beryl. Not without reason, above there was only CCTV and no ears of the waiter who would hear and then report it to her grandfather.


    It looked like Beryl was walking towards Jessica by continuing to look around. He was sweeping the view from the top of a tall building.


    ¡°Is this really your house Jess, eh-Elsa?¡± Beryl asked, trying to remember the real name of her best friend.


    Jessica nodded while smiling. She never saw Beryl show his true side.


    ¡°This is not my house, this is my grandfather¡¯s House!¡± Jessica said, slightly amused by Beryl¡¯s act.


    ¡°Oh my God, this house is really good, he was building heaven anyway! Why can there be a swimming pool and garden as beautiful as this on the roof of the building! Jess, your grandpa is amazing! I¡¯m sure that the people who used to insult you would shut up if they saw that you were the grandson of Crazy rich Singaporeans.¡± Beryl slowly walked over to Jessica and sat down in front of her.


    ¡°How are you, Beryl?¡± Jessica reached out to shake her friend¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Good news, How are you?¡± Beryl shook Jessica¡¯s hand and stared into her face. It was clear that the woman was unhappy, her eyes were a little red and like ack of sleep.


    ¡°Did you go to college well?¡± Jessica deliberately asked because she didn¡¯t want Beryl to continue to observe her face.


    ¡°Of course,¡± said Beryl briefly.


    ¡°Yes, as you can see I am happy here because this is indeed my goal and the dream of my adoptive parents.¡± Beryl could feel Jessica¡¯s sadness, clearly painted in her eyes and her restrained smile.


    ¡°Can I ask you a question about Lexi?¡± it¡¯s doubtful Beryl would say, but he¡¯s really curious what¡¯s going on with Jessica and Lexi¡¯s marriage.


    ¡°Just ask!¡±Jessica said. She had made peace with the situation. The only thing she regrets was that her future baby did not survive. She couldn¡¯t forget it.


    ¡°How was your marriage with Mr. Lexi?¡± Beryl investigated. Several times he asked Chelsea, but she didn¡¯t know. What¡¯s wrong with asking Jessica. They had been friends for twelve years.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, all I do is to live with my grandfather and my two brothers. They just asked me to focus on achieving my pending dream,¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯m sorry to-¡± Beryl didn¡¯t continue.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine now,¡± Jessica said, looking in the other direction. She didn¡¯t want Beryl to see her teary eyes.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°What about your heart? How do you feel about Mr. Lexi?¡± Beryl asked. They were married and even almost had a baby, it was impossible that love did not grow between them.


    Jessica chose to remain silent. She thought for a moment before answering. ¡°I don¡¯t know, until this second I also don¡¯t know, whether Mr. Lexi really loves me or is just pretending because he just wants to get a baby from me. Can you not ask about that man, please?¡± Jessica protested.


    ¡°Okay, Jess, sorry! Then what about your health?¡± Beryl¡¯s research quickly shifted the chatter.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been fine. Take it easy,¡± Jessica replied.


    ¡°Good, if you¡¯re okay. Now we can both focus on studying! Let¡¯spete like we used to,¡± Beryl said excitedly.


    ¡°Come on!¡± He was trying to build spirit.


    If there was a beginning and  there was an end. Perhaps the story with Lexi that had begun, was now over.


    ¡°In the past, Mr. Lexi could do anything with you Jess, he used a billion dors to marry you by force. However, now your family easily returned the money and seized you from Mr. Lexi. God is fair, right?¡± he said. That¡¯s how it was now. Not only destroying Lexi, but also the Kim Family could have destroyed all Ricardo¡¯s family-owned businesses. It¡¯s that simple, it¡¯s as easy as flipping a hand if they want to.


    Beryl looked back at Jessica, really wanting to see happiness for her.


    * * *

 Chap 85

    I won¡¯t give up


    During the day the atmosphere was very hot. Lexi just went through some paperwork that he had to sign. Regarding the big project of building a City Park, Lexi was not too worried about it.


    The most frightening thing at the moment was thergest shares of Ricardo Group owned by someone else. Thirty percent in his name. Ten percent in the name of Mr. Samuel and nine percent in the name of Mrs. Anna. Fifty-one percent of the shares were owned by others. There were as many as thirteen entrepreneurs who owned it.


    What if all the shares that were outside seed in belonging to the Kim Foundation. It¡¯s over because Ricardo Group would fall into the hands of Fredy Kim.


    Lexi was no stranger to The Elder of the Kim family, Fredy Kim, had several times met the man in several events. Lexi never said hello.


    Now, he never expected such a great man and a good businessman, is the grandfather of his wife. Yes, Fredy Kim is the grandfather of Jessica, the woman he loves so much and who knew where she was now.


    ¡± Mr. Lexi, ¡± Arsene called as he walked closer to the man sitting in the chairman¡¯s chair.


    ¡°Yes, what?¡±


    Arsene¡¯s voice made Lexi awake from his reverie. The man scooped his face rough and frowned to divert his mind for a moment so as not to think too much about the wife. Whatever happened, for a week it was undeniable that Jessica had dominated his entire heart and mind.


    ¡°So when you want to travel to Singapore, soon is Miss Jessica¡¯s birthday? Fredy Kim is preparing a festive feast to introduce her granddaughter to all corners of the world.¡± Arsene just read the news. Yes, although the boss did not yet have enough evidence to dispel the usations of the Kim family against both parents. What¡¯s wrong he went to The Lion temple to see Jessica. Yes, who knew he could secretly meet and asked her about their marriage? Love needs to be fought.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t have the courage to meet with Fredy Kim, you think what I did to Jessica in the past can be forgiven. Meeting him is like looking for my death. Moreover, the evidence I have is not necessarily able to convince him that dad is innocent.¡± Lexi lowered his head. Honestly one week was a long time for him not to meet with Jessica. If he could, he would go to Singapore and see Jessica.


    However, back to reality. Space, time and fate have not yet allowed them to be together.


    ¡°Sir, you don¡¯t have to meet Fredy Kim. You just need to see Miss Jessica. You have to exin something. I¡¯m sure Miss Jessica couldn¡¯t have just left. Thest time I saw her, she was very sincerely in love with you sir. She also hoped that the baby would grow up. Plus, she¡¯s ready to be the mother of your children!¡± Arsene said, pausing for a moment, watching Lexi¡¯s increasingly downcast face. Although sometimes smiling, the smile implied the pain he felt.


    Lexi threw out a long breath, hoping to slightly reduce the burden on his heart.


    ¡°You will regret it if you just stay silent without daring to fight for what you want Sir!¡± Arsene followed the direction of Lexi¡¯s gaze out the ss, looking up at the sky this afternoon.


    Lexi did not respond. He was looking for a way to get to Jessica as soon as possible.


    ¡°When is Jessica¡¯s real birthday?¡± Lexi asked, so far he did not know the exact birthday of his wife.


    ¡°One more week, if you can get there two days before the birthday event so you can n everything. Meet Miss Elsa Daniar Kim, without the knowledge of other members of the Kim family,¡± Arsene exined. ¡°For corporate matters, in the meantime I can handle it Sir. Moreover, Mr. Samuel now oftenes to the office to rece you.¡±


    ¡°All right.¡±


    Lexi walked back to his chair, sitting back and thinking Jessica in his memory. That¡¯s what he could do when longing became a pain and only meeting could be the cure.


    * * *


    This afternoon the weather was very sunny around the campus where Jessica was studying. There wasn¡¯t much interest on the first day of ss.


    Beryl was always by his side being his friend as well as his bodyguard. Not only that, without Elsa¡¯s knowledge. Kim¡¯s grandfather also hired a spy who would always keep an eye on his grandson¡¯s movements.


    As previously nned, there was Daniel who would always take the time to drop off and pick up the younger sister. This afternoon, he was waiting for his sister in the parking lot with his ck SUV car.


    The man was waiting for his sister. Not long after he saw Elsa with Beryl, he called her name.


    ¡°Beryl, thank you for apanying Elsa today,¡± Daniel said as he was friendly to his little friend.


    ¡°Yes, Daniel, you are wee.¡±


    Beryl smiled back at the man. Then, he turned to look at Elsa or Jessica who was beside him. Including what was in the girl¡¯s heart, Beryl could feel that she was no longer the same as Jessica. Could the loss of her future baby made her rtionship with Mr. Lexi take away all her happiness and loneliness? Beryl was trying to bring back that cheerful smile. If possible, he wanted back in a rtionship with Jessica as before, before Lexi came into his life.


    They waved their hands to Beryl then Daniel drove a four-wheeled vehicle across campus.


    Cars running at medium speed cut through the streets of the city. Daniel sat behind the wheel, while Elsa sat beside him.


    ¡°Did you have a good day?¡± Daniel asked. Elsa¡¯s presence slightly healed the wounds of losing both parents. The man was very excited, and determined to make Elsa happy. He wanted to make up for the dozen years he wasted not looking for his sister.


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯m very happy,¡± Elsa said. Her name is Elsa now. She began to have to forget the name Jessica. Of course, in order to forget all the bad memories, but there were sweet memories that are still neatly ced in his heart. For the moment she was unable to open it, scared, and could not move on from there.


    ¡°Elsa, today I¡¯m going to take you to the boutique to choose a dress,¡± Daniel said as he ran the car opposite the route to the house.


    ¡°Dress for what?¡± Elsa asked. Over time, she also got used to calling Elsa because everyone around her called her by that name.


    ¡°Oh, you don¡¯t know?¡± Daniel joked.


    ¡°Do you have a girlfriend?¡± Elsa asked, trying to distract conversation.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t have a girlfriend yet, I¡¯m still busy taking care of thepany and showering my younger sister with attention. I¡¯m afraid she¡¯s jealous that I have a girlfriend!¡± he said.


    Elsa rememberedst night she had exchanged messages with Chelsea, often his sister¡¯s best friend asked about her first brother.


    ¡°Really? What if there is a girl who secretly likes you, will you open your heart to her?¡± Elsa really wanted to know. Although she did not ask obviously, she knew if Chelsea had feelings for her brother.


    ¡°It remains the same, in the near future I do not intend to enter into a rtionship with anyone. I have to focus on you, and also help David in thepany.¡± Daniel smiled warmly, he didn¡¯t know what Elsa had in mind. Just like him, her sister also had a lot of love for him.


    Elsa nodded in understanding.


    ¡°Let¡¯s continue this conversationter, we have to go down now.¡± Her older brother stopped his car in the parking area of a multi-storey building. ¡°We have arrived, there is Sany, a famous clothing designer who has been waiting for your arrival Elsa!¡± he said, getting out of the car. He walked in a circle, and opened the door to Elsa.


    Daniel walked side by side with Elsa entering a boutique. Yes, Sany is one of the designers with high flying hours and is trusted by the upper middle ss to design clothes in various events.


    Upon arrival at the boutique, the woman, who works as a clothing designer, greeted the arrival of Daniel and Elsa. She was believed by the Kim family that she is  a great designer. Who didn¡¯t know the Kim family? Most Singaporeans knew them.


    ¡°Please look here, Miss. Many days ago, your brother came here and ordered some dresses for your birthday party?¡± Sany showed a line of elegant peach-colored dresses.


    Elsa stepped forward and saw about eight dresses that were on the trolley hanger. All of them are peaches, only they have different models.


    ¡°I chose this one and this one!¡± Elsa chose two dresses at once.


    ¡°You can choose all of that Elsa,¡± Daniel said, seeing the younger sister who looked a little confused.


    ¡°Miss, you may better try them on, and then choose the dress you like best.¡± Sany served friendly.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I choose this!¡± Elsa said as she was very confident in her choice. She just wanted to choose the dress fastly. She wanted to go home as soon as possible. She wanted to go into her room and lock herself in there. The only ce where she could cry without anyone knowing.


    Yes, how smart she pretended to be in the presence of his family and friends. Elsa still could not let go about her past that she lost her future baby.


    ¡°Alright, pack three dresses! Who knows when Elsa will change her mind!¡± Daniel asked. Then, he paid and chased Elsa who had walked first out of the boutique.


    Elsa cried. It was so hard for her. It was not easy to ept her past.


    * * *


    Lexi returned to the apartment. He couldn¡¯t face Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel. It was better that he was alone and did not pretend to be fine in front of his parents.


    By returning home to the apartment he did not need to wear a mask. He could cry anytime in his apartment.


    It¡¯s getting dark. The twilight changed with the darkness of the night. He chose to sit on the balcony with asional views to the vast sky. He looked at the crescent moon. Yes, although not under the same roof, he was still under the same sky with Jessica. In another part of the Earth, Lexi believed that his wife was also looking at the crescent moon tonight.


    The man was constantly looking for a way to get to Jessica. He remembered Beryl. Yes, Jessica once said that her male friend was studying in Singapore.


    Although he once was jealous and disliked Beryl. This time there was no other way but to contact that guy.


    Lexi¡¯s right hand moved to grab his phone in his pants pocket. Then he immediately called Mr. Arman, Chelsea¡¯s father, to get Beryl¡¯s number.


    The phone call was connected.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Mr. Arman on the other end of the phone.


    ¡°I am sorry to bother you,¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Yes, Sir. Is there a problem with my work?¡± He didn¡¯t usually get a phone call from his boss outside of work.


    ¡°No, I just wanted to ask for Beryl¡¯s number, I¡¯m sure Chelsea would have Beryl¡¯s number. I want to ask for your help to ask Chelsea for Beryl¡¯s number, is that okay?¡± Lexi asked. He knew that Chelsea yed an important role in Jessica¡¯s leaving his house. In order to maintain a good rtionship with Mr. Arman, Lexi did not want to make a problem about it. He was sure Jessica was in control. He thought that his wife did not really want to leave his house.


    ¡°Of course, Sir. Wait a minute, I¡¯ll call Chelsea and ask for his number,¡± Mr. Arman said


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait.¡±


    The phone call ended.


    While waiting for a phone call from Mr. Arman, Lexi opened his chat room with Jessica. All messages were still checklist one. That meant Jessica never activated her number again.


    [Baby you¡¯re fine right, here every night I miss you ]


    Lexi sent that message. In his heart he always prayed for Jessica to activate the datawork on her cell phone. His eyes turned to look far into the stars. He hoped they could share all his love to his wife.


    Lexi¡¯s eyes returned to the screen. He stared at the message he had just sent via WhatsApp. He checked his message to Jessica that checklist two, it meant Jessica had read the message from him. Without waiting long Lexi immediately called the wife, but her number was again inactive.


    ¡°Hufft!¡± Lexi was disappointed. Then, he replied to a message from Mr. Arman who had sent Beryl¡¯s number.


    After saying thank you, Lexi immediately called Beryl¡¯s number.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Beryl, who immediately received a phone call from him, greeted.


    ¡°Hello Beryl, it¡¯s me, Lexi.¡± Lexi doubted Beryl would immediately hang up the phone call from him.


    ¡°Why do you call me?¡± Beryl asked curtly.


    ¡°May I ask for help, I would love to meet Jessica. But, I don¡¯t have ess to meet her,¡± Lexiined.


    ¡°Same sir, I don¡¯t have ess to see Jessica either,¡± Beryl was forced to lie. He was afraid that Lexi was depriving him of the opportunity to be close to Jessica.


    ¡°Well then, this week I¡¯m going to Singapore, I hope we can meet. I want to talk to you!¡± Lexi forced. Beryl¡¯s only hope so he could meet his wife.


    ¡°Whatever, Sir!¡±


    Beryl ended the phone call just like that.


    The more Beryl behaved strangely and avoided him, the more Lexi was convinced that knew something about Jessica.


    * * *

 Chap 86

    Chapter 86 en


    I need to pick her


    That night Lexi intended to sleep fast. At eight o¡¯clock he entered his room. However, instead of feeling sleepy he looked unable to sleep. Both of his eyes still looked fresh. Even so, his brain was always thinking of Jessica. Yes, longing was heavy, so heavy that it made both of his eyes couldn¡¯t close.


    ¡°Hah!¡± Lexi kicked the nket down. His brain couldn¡¯t shut up. He finally decided to see his mother. Maybe talking to her would ease the burden on his heart a little. In the apartment alone, it really didn¡¯t make it better, but it made it even worse.


    Then, Lexi immediately got out of bed. He walked out his room. There were not many memories of Jessica in this room. It¡¯s just that his brain and heart were always focused on his wife. It¡¯s useless to go anywhere. It¡¯s not his ce that¡¯s in trouble, it¡¯s his heart that¡¯s in trouble because he missed Jessica so much.


    Lexi went into the elevator. It drove him to the basement. So, he immediately got into the car and drove it towards his house.


    On the way, Lexi tried to absorb what he really wanted. It didn¡¯t take long to get the answer. Right now, it¡¯s just Jessica. Only Jessica always filled his head. Meeting her was what he should do in the near future.


    Yes, he really wanted to meet Jessica. That¡¯s the advice from Arsene. After twenty minutes, Lexi finally arrived at her parents¡¯ residence.


    The maid opened the door for him. She was d to see Lexi here. At least with the arrival of the man this house would not be like a cemetery anymore because it was only inhabited by Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel whotely prefer to be silent. The look on his face also described the pain.


    ¡°The maid, Where is my mom?¡± Lexi wanted to see her mom.


    ¡°Mrs. Anna has just gone up to the second floor, sir, Mr. Samuel has note out of his room,¡± she said.


    ¡°Thank you, I will go upstairs to meet her. Oh, meet my dad, please offer him a drink,¡± he said.


    ¡°Yes Sir.¡±


    Then Lexi immediately stepped towards the stairs. He walked upstairs with a bit of a run. You know, when you have a problem you want to solve it right away, so that¡¯s what happened with Lexi. He missed it and he wants it fixed soon.


    Lexi¡¯s eyes lit up the room. His mother was not on the second floor. Then he went to her room, maybe Mrs. Anna was there.


    Sure enough when he pushed the door handle open, he found his mother was sitting on the edge of the bed with her eyes fixed on his wedding photo with Jessica.


    ¡°Lexi,  you are home,¡± Mrs. Anna immediately rubbed the tears that fell down her cheeks.


    ¡°Yes, Mom. I need to talk to you about something.¡± Lexi was done arguing with himself. What was wrong with his mother knowing the sadness and hurt he felt. Most importantly now, how to cure it.


    ¡°Tell me what¡¯s going on, sit here!¡± his mom patted the spot next to her.


    Lexi obeyed. Now mother and son were sitting together, side by side and hearts that were open to each other and would heal each other. They were looking for a solution to the storm that had just hit their family.


    ¡°I want to see Jessica, mom.¡± Lexi looked down, every time he heard and said that name, his heart felt heavy as much as he missed her now.


    ¡°Are you sure you¡¯ll meet her? You know the risks, right? The Kim family won¡¯t be that easy to open the door wide for you Lexi. If people used to think Jessica was lucky to have you. Now people will think you¡¯re ignorant if you¡¯re still after her!¡± Mrs. Anna said. That¡¯s how it was.


    ¡°I want to fight for it, mom, I don¡¯t care what people say. I don¡¯t feel alive if Jessica isn¡¯t by my side! I feel like I can only mourn sadness all day long. I need to see my wife, Mom. Jessica is my wife, I have the right to see her!¡± Lexi had made the right decision.


    ¡°When are you going to Singapore?¡± Mrs. Anna looked deeply into her son¡¯s eyes. She thought Lexi went through his sadness alone.


    ¡°Two more days again, mom, before my wife¡¯s eighteenth birthday party. Jessica would have her birthday, a real Birthday, ¡± Lexi revealed. Both corners of his lips widened. There¡¯s a smiley face there. ¡°What gift should I prepare for her?¡± Lexi asked although he was not sure that he could visit his wife, he would prepare for any condition.


    ¡°Ring. You remember you never chose a ring for her after you got married. Buy her a ring and put it on her finger,¡± Mrs. Anna answered. Consciously or not, Lexi did not know if the wife left her wedding ring in this room.


    ¡°Okay, mom.¡±


    ¡°Go see your dad! He has a partner who might be able to help you! Don¡¯t get mad at him, until now I never suspected that your dad was the person behind the ident twelve years ago. Your dad is not a bad person Lexi.¡± Mrs. Anna did not want the son to constantly suspect her husband that would add to the burden on this family.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going to see Dad. Where is he?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Your dad is downstairs, if not in his room, maybe in the back garden,¡± she answered. Seeing her husband and child still having fights was a separate burden for the middle-aged woman.


    Lexi went downstairs. He looked for his father at work, but he wasn¡¯t there. Then he found his father sitting in the back. The view is empty looking at the pool. His footsteps were unable to awaken him from the reverie.


    ¡°Daddy, ¡± Lexi called to his father, sitting next to him.


    ¡°Lexi, since when have you been here?¡± Mr. Samuel tried to spread his lips and smiled.


    ¡°Just now, Dad.¡±


    ¡°Arsene said you were thinking about going to Singapore to see your wife. Is that true? Is that right?¡± Mr. Samuel, who almost gave up seeing Lexi who for a week was only in the room like people lost hope, was relieved to see his son¡¯s condition now. If Lexi hase to terms with her injury. That kid, he was gonna do something. Especially to fight for what he really wanted.


    ¡°It¡¯s in two days. I want to go there, dad, I want to see Jessica. At least I have to talk to her!¡± Lexi¡¯s face lit up.


    ¡°Yes, what can I help you with? I would do anything for your happiness, son.¡± Mr. Samuel looked at Lexi, his eyes were different from thest time he saw him two days ago.


    Lexi was just shut up. He didn¡¯t know, but he was sure he would do anything to find Jessica.


    ¡°I have a friend who lives in the same building as the Kim family. Maybe this isn¡¯t too helpful, but you¡¯ll get a little information if you¡¯re good at taking chances. You have to be careful. The Kim family is one of the wealthiest people in Singapore, and it¡¯s no secret that Singapore¡¯s upper sses have their own nondescript bodyguards. So it could be, you get caught before you get what you want. I advise you to stay alert and careful!¡± Mr. Samuel said. After all, he only supported Lexi¡¯s every n. The son understood. His intelligence was also not in doubt.


    ¡°Yes, dad, I understand.¡±


    Lexi flinched, staring at the waves of water in the pool which was so slowly.


    ¡°I have to take a rest now, don¡¯t sleepte, okay? Anyway I am sure you can do it Lexi, and Jessica, she loves you so much!¡± Mr. Samuel moved from his seat leaving his son alone.


    Lexi nodded slowly. Yes, he hoped it was true, Jessica loved him, he missed her, he loved and desperately needed Jessica even without realizing it.


    ¡°This is the hot chocte,¡± the maid said, who suddenly approached Lexi. The middle-aged woman looked very concerned about the master.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Lexi said and let the maid sat beside him.


    ¡°Sir,¡± the maid called out to Lexi.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°what?¡±


    ¡°These two days I have often seen Mrs. Anna was crying, and Mr. Samuel, often alone here,¡± the maid told. ¡°Is all this because of Miss Jessica¡¯s departure?¡± the maid asked with a sob. He could no longer hold her tears.


    ¡°You must be patient, I will bring Jessica back!¡±


    ¡°Really? Miss Jessica wille back to this house?¡± the maid was acutely aware of the difference in the house after the young woman¡¯s presence. The atmosphere of the house became warmer. Her cheerfulness was contagious to everyone who was nearby.


    ¡°Jessica will being home! I¡¯ll try to bring her home!¡± Lexi promised.


    the maid nodded confidently. She believed Lexi would keep his promise. Miss Jessica woulde back and bring happiness to this house.


    Lexi smiled, apparently he was not alone. He missed Jessica a lot. He was more confident that he would soon bring his wife home as soon as possible. He hoped so.


    * * *

 Chap 87

    I Miss You


    Singapore¡¯s clear skies greeted Lexi¡¯s arrival. The man stepped through every aisle of the airport with a passionate spirit. He convinced himself that his mission and intention of the second time would seed.


    There¡¯s not much he wanted at that time. If he just couldn¡¯t take Jessica home, just meeting Jessica was okay. Yes, at least he could talk and let go of his longing.


    Lexi got into the taxi he had ordered. His destination of this time was the main building of the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation. What¡¯s wrong with going straight to them? The man hoped to get results soon this time. At least old Kim wanted to see him.


    Along the way Lexi looked out the window of the car. There was busy traffic and vehicles were so crowded. After thirty minutes, he arrived at the Kim Foundation building.


    Lexi got out of the car. He immediately went inside while a taxi waited in the basement. By continuing to make sure his self-confidence, Lexi entered through the main door.


    The man immediately met the receptionist.


    ¡°Can I meet Mr. Kim?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Sorry, who are you?¡± the receptionist asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m Lexi, Lexi Ricardo¡±¡± he replied, giving her a business card. Lexi was not empty handed. In the backpack he was carrying inside was evidence that the father had given. Although the evidence was notplete, at least he wanted to tell Jessica¡¯s grandfather that both parents were innocent.


    ¡°Well sir, wait a minute, did you make an appointment before?¡± the female asked him again.


    ¡°Not yet,¡± Lexi replied, shaking his head.


    ¡°Okay, wait a minute.¡± The woman made a phone call. Lexi tried to eavesdrop in vain but he couldn¡¯t hear anything from the other side of the phone.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, Mr. Kim is not in the room. And you have to make an appointment at least two weeks in advance if you want to meet with him.¡± Thedy politely conveyed it. Her lips kept smiling despite the fake smile.


    Lexi nodded slowly. This he had already guessed and he didn¡¯t feel disappointed at all.


    Next, he would approach Beryl. It¡¯s bullshit that he didn¡¯t know anything about Jessica. The address given by Mr. Arman. Lexi would find Beryl in his apartment.


    * * *


    The early hours to the end of the ss went very well. Elsa began to reorganize her life. It wasn¡¯t that she just wanted to forget Lexi, she just needed to focus on his life now. In her little heart, she wanted to meet Lexi, but did not want to make her family members sad, because of her desire, especially her grandfather who seemed to love her very much.


    ¡°You¡¯re okay right? Elsa?¡± Beryl asked. He didn¡¯t expect much, he knew it was impossible to have Elsa. She¡¯s his best friend now, not like Jessica. Yes, it was impossible for the Kim family to marry Elsa to a random man who liked him. He knew he couldn¡¯t deserve her.


    Elsa nodded slowly, with a restrained smile. How much she tried to divert Lexi¡¯s face sometimes shed through her head. What was her fate now? Was he happy with Cassandra? Elsa shook her head, driving the thought out of her mind.


    ¡°You want a drink?¡± Beryl was bargaining, showing his attention.


    ¡°No.¡± Elsa moved to one of the chairs in the garden and Beryl just followed her.


    They were sitting next to each other waiting for Elsa. Beryl kept watching her best friend. Elsa was not feeling well right now. Her face was pale and often brooding. Even if it was augh, it was just a fake smile to cover up the sadness she was feeling right now.


    ¡°What are you thinking? You can share it with me if you can¡¯t tell your family!¡± Beryl persuaded. Since meeting her the other day and always calling her in college these few days. Beryl did not notice Elsa¡¯s cheerfulness. He didn¡¯t see her smiling as much as she used to.


    Elsa was silent for a long time. She did not immediately answer questions from Beryl. She thought repeatedly. Sometimes she didn¡¯t dare to be honest with herself. Should she admit what was bothering her right now?


    ¡°I miss my husband.¡± Those three forbidden words escaped Elsa¡¯s lips just like that. As if the heavy burden that apanied her that she missed her husband.


    ¡°You want to meet Mr. Lexi?¡± Beryl investigated, seeing Elsa crying it also grieves. If he could do something to cheer her up, but only one could make her happy that she wanted to meet with Lexi. The cure was to meet, right?


    Elsa did not respond because she suddenly saw her brother walking closer. ¡°Let¡¯s go home now,¡± he invited.


    ¡°Yes, Daniel,¡± she said, and Elsa got up from her seat, reminding Beryl not to tell anyone.


    ¡°Beryl. Thank you!¡± Daniel said and took Elsa¡¯s hand to get into the car immediately.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee!¡± Beryl waved his hand at the two.


    Daniel sat behind the wheel, while Elsa sat beside him. Daniel loved Elsa so much, he knew that his sister was still crying in secret but he just pretended he didn¡¯t know. He thought of it as an adaptation process. Although slow, he believed Elsa could slowly be a true Kim.


    ¡°You¡¯re not dating your friend, are you?¡± Daniel asked, breaking the silence. He started the car and drove it away from the campus area.


    ¡°No,¡± Elsa replied, trying to smile.


    ¡°Well, then don¡¯t frown, you are more beautiful if you smile.¡± Daniel seduced his sister, that¡¯s all he could do. He couldn¡¯t force Elsa to be happy. He couldn¡¯t bring Elsa to the Ricardo family.


    Elsa nodded, her lips so hard to just pretend to smile.


    Daniel focused on driving. He knew that Lexi hade to the Kim Foundation. However, he chose not to tell Elsa. First because he did not want to disturb Elsa who was still adapting in her new environment. Secondly, it was better that Elsa did not know, than that it only made her sister indecisive and wanted to meet the man again.


    ¡°You want to eat first?¡± he offered.


    ¡°Eat at home,¡± his sister answered.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s just go home!¡±


    Daniel increased the speed of the car. In the house there was already Fredy Kim waiting for his arrival.


    ¡°Daniel,¡± Elsa called.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Daniel answered, looking at his sister¡¯s face.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°Can I go back to Jakarta?¡± his sister asked. She just wanted to know if she had a chance to meet her husband.


    ¡°Of course you can,ter after your birthday we will all go to Jakarta tomemorate the twelve years of mom and dad¡¯s death. Usually we will hold a charity and give a lot of rocks to build a new building for our foundation. Do you want to meet Mrs. Grace?¡± Daniel knew the meaning of his sister¡¯s question but chose to divert it.


    ¡°I miss Jakarta, I miss the people who are there!¡± Elsa said. Yes, at least there was hope to meet with Lexi.


    * * * *

 Chap 88

    Chapter 88 en


    I miss you so bad


    Lexi sat at the door of Beryl¡¯s apartment. He sat on the floor and bowed his head. He was waiting for the owner. He hoped Beryl woulde soon.


    Lexi¡¯s been waiting for Beryl for almost two hours. Yes, it¡¯s okay if he just sat on the floor and just wore casual clothes. No one knew who he was here, except Beryl. No need to wear a mask. No need to pretend to be happy.


    The sound of footsteps approaching. After the elevator door opened Beryl stood in front him with a look of astonishment.


    ¡°You¡¯re here?¡± Lexi looked pitifully at the man in front of him.


    In a hurry Beryl desperately wanted to escape from Lexi. However, it¡¯s useless because Lexi nimbly grabbed Beryl¡¯s hand and stopped his action from escaping.


    ¡°Wait!¡± Lexi begged.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? I have nothing to do with you!¡± Beryl avoided. Thinking of Jessica who missed Lexi, he felt pity for her. Especially having to face Lexi who had clearly asked for his help to meet Jessica. Beryl felt he couldn¡¯t.


    ¡°At least give me a drink because I¡¯ve been looking all over for your ce!¡± Lexi just wanted to talk and needed someone to talk to. It must be Beryl, little did he know about the Kim family. Their residence or information about the Kim family. No matter how small the information.


    Beryl finally gave up. He walked to the door and opened it wide to allow Lexi to enter the space of his apartment.


    ¡°Sit Down, Sir.¡± Beryl invited Lexi to sit on the only sofa in the room. The apartment was simple. It has a living dining kitchen.


    Lexi sat down and swept his gaze across the room. For the size of a man, Beryl was quite neat. It was visible from the ce where the fire lives and did not fall apart. Not only that, the floor was clean. And the things in there were not too many. So it still looked wide.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    ¡°I only have this.¡± Beryl pulled out a medium-sized bottle of soda, he gave it to Lexi. ¡°Please drink, Sir!¡± he offered politely.


    Lexi grabbed the bottle. He opened and then sipped it to reduce his thirst. The longing race that he felt made him lose his thirst and hunger. Only when there was an interlocutor could he feel what other organs felt. For this time his heart was quite selfish, missing Jessica too much.


    ¡°Don¡¯t call me Sir! Just call me Lexi!¡± Lexi leaned against the sofa, looking up and feeling very tired.


    ¡°Okay, why did youe all the way here? Where did you get my address?¡± he asked.


    ¡°That¡¯s an easy thing I can do in the blink of an eye! What I can¡¯t do is meet my wife. Can you meet me with Jessica, I feel like I¡¯m going to die. It¡¯s been ten days I haven¡¯t seen my wife,¡± Lexiined with his eyes closed tightly. Maybe he was hiding his tears.


    Beryl was just listening. He cursed himself. At the moment he had a gap to be close to the woman he once loved. Why should he be in this position? What an annoying position. He felt like a bad person if he just stayed quiet.


    ¡°I feel like this is not you I used to know. Why do you be a person who gives up like this!¡± Beryl joked that he hoped Lexi would be embarrassed and showed  the swagger he had always shown in front of the crowd all this time.


    ¡°It¡¯s me, Beryl! This is the real me. I¡¯m not a movie actor who can hide my sadness by pretending to smile. Should Iugh at losing my future baby and now my wife is leaving me too!¡± Lexi protested. He shouldn¡¯t have said this to Beryl. However, he felt veryfortable with the man. Yeah, probably because Beryl was his wife¡¯s best friend.


    Beryl was just silent, he felt like a bad person if she saw Jessica and Lexi both suffering while he could do something for them.


    ¡°Lexi, ¡± Beryl said softly.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Lexi looked the other way. He hid his reddened face with teary eyes. He was on the same page as Jessica. Even being in the same city, but still not being able to meet. That hurts.


    ¡°I met with Jessica. Her name is now not Jessica but Elsa, Elsa Daniar Kim. Grandson of Fredy Kim. He has two older brothers named Daniel and David. They are one of the richest people in Singapore.¡± Beryl tried to briefly describe the woman whom Lexi still considered his wife.


    The man looked sharply at Beryl. At least he felt on the right path because it came to the apartment belonging to Beryl.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been to Mr. Fredy Kim¡¯s house, it¡¯s on the highest roof of one of the luxury buildings! I can¡¯t believe Elsa is the granddaughter of a man who owns such a beautiful penthouse!¡± Beryl told him. He was hoping that Lexi would give up after hearing his story about Elsa now.


    ¡°You kid, yesterday on the phone you said you hadn¡¯t met Jessica and couldn¡¯t meet me with Jessica.¡± Lexi pointed furiously at Beryl, but couldn¡¯t get angry. He was the only one who could help him to meet Jessica.


    ¡°Sorry,¡± That¡¯s all that came out of Beryl¡¯s mouth.


    ¡°Take me to meet her, I will give you everything you want!¡± Lexi persuaded. It was possible that Beryl would be dazzled by his reward.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need money! I just want to see Jessica happy. If I bring you to meet Jessica, it does not mean I want to get a lot of money from you. I just want to see Jessica happy, ¡± Beryl said.


    ¡°But you want to take me to meet Jessica, right?¡± he asked. He really wanted to meet Jessica as soon as possible.


    ¡°Yes, but I don¡¯t promise that in the near future I can make you meet with Elsa, don¡¯t chase me and urge me to make you meet with Elsa. I just have to believe that I will try to bring you all together!¡± Beryl said.


    ¡°Yes, but can I stay here?¡± Lexi asked. For some reason he felt that only Beryl could understand his feelings at the moment.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not used to living with two other men in the same room. My apartment is very simple and has only one room!¡± Beryl protested


    ¡°The problem is that I have to have someone to talk to. And here in this country, I have no one to talk to but you!¡± he answered.


    Beryl watched Lexi from toe to head. Lexi Ricardo who was currently sitting on the couch in his room was much different from the Lexi he saw before.


    ¡°Please sleep here, but don¡¯te into my room!¡± Beryl said surrender. It¡¯s not like that with Lexi. It might be Lexi would kill himself if Beryl left alone because Lexi now couldn¡¯t meet Jessica.


    * * *


    Daniel was talking to his grandfather on the rooftop of their building. His grandfather was enjoying the sunrise and sunset in the evening.


    ¡°You¡¯ve heard it, right?¡± Daniel asked. It was he who received a call from the receptionist saying that Lexi Ricardo came and wanted to meet.


    Fredy Kim nodded, then took a slow sip of Chamomile tea. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that young Ricardo woulde here so soon.¡± It was clear that an angry expression emanated from his face.


    ¡°What should we say about it to Elsa? I¡¯m afraid she changed her mind ande back for that guy!¡± Daniel looked down with his right hand and massaged his forehead which felt dizzy.


    ¡°No, we don¡¯t have to tell her. Elsa is still unsteady, I¡¯m sure she will run into the man¡¯s arms again. It was hard for us to get her here. We better stay alert, lest we use brute force to keep her here.¡± Ferdy Kim seemed to already know what would happen in front of them.


    ¡°Well, I won¡¯t tell Elsa about this.¡± Daniel could only obey. His grandfather was good at many things, including guessing the odds of the future. The proof was that several businesses under the auspices of the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation were growing rapidly and providing many benefits for them.


    ¡°What about Elsa today?¡± Fredy Kim asked. When he saw his granddaughter, he always felt guilty. Guilty in many ways. First, it was toote to find her. Second, he let Elsa meet a man like Lexi Ricardo. And thirdly, he added sadness by forcibly separating the two of them.


    ¡°Elsa went to college today as usual, but she still likes to lock herself in her room. She only goes out for breakfast and dinner. She also doesn¡¯t talk much, looks moody and only talks as needed.¡± Daniel actually didn¡¯t like to see this. However, it was still better than having to give up his sister to be the daughter-inw of the Ricardo family.


    ¡°As long as Lexi is here you have to keep an eye on him. Anyway, I don¡¯t want Elsa to see Ricardo again! You got it?¡±


    ¡°I got it!¡± Daniel replied.


    They also decided to enter. They would have dinner together soon. There were David and Elsa probably already waiting for them in the dining room.


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 Chap 89

    Day before we meet


    ¡°I¡¯m going to college,¡± Beryl said. ¡°I have made fried rice, there are coffee and other drinks in the refrigerator. you can take it but dont drink it all!¡± Beryl said to Lexi, who was still asleep on the couch.


    Lexi just nodded his head with her eyes still closed. Only this time he was able to fall asleep soundly.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving,ter if there is a chance to meet Elsa I will call you immediately!¡± the young man said.


    Lexi just heard all Beryl said.


    Then Beryl went to college.


    All the way to the campus, which he passed on foot because the distance was not too far from the apartment. He kept thinking about Lexi and Jessica. He hoped that what he did was the best decision for them. He hoped so. Beryl, couldn¡¯t ignore two people who loved each other and missed each other.


    Beryl was worried because Elsa was not present at the first lecture. However, he finally felt relieved when his best friend was present at the second hour of the course.


    Despite his impatience, Beryl was finally able to resist not saying anything until the third, orst hour of lecture.


    It was only when they were waiting for Daniel near the gate that Beryl could say it.


    ¡°Elsa,¡± he whispered to the woman next to him who was always down and busy with her own thoughts.


    ¡°Yes, what?¡± Elsa asked.


    ¡°Lexi is in my apartment!¡± He said. He chose to listen to what would be the response of his interlocutor.


    Hearing Lexi¡¯s name, Elsa¡¯s heart trembled. Her heart was pounding so hard. Her tongue was weak and unable to speak. Her husband came to Singapore to pick her up? On the one hand Elsa wanted to run to meet him and immediately hugged him. On the other hand, she didn¡¯t want to see that man. In addition to his family who prohibited her. Meeting Lexi would remember the wounds she was trying to heal.


    ¡°He wants to meet you, Elsa, if you can and if you want to. Let¡¯s n your meeting without anyone knowing, okay? Because if I bring him here right away, I¡¯m afraid those invisible guards of yours will immediately report him to your grandfather.¡± Beryl looked down, indeed, there was a very small chance of meeting Lexi and Elsa without Kim¡¯s grandfather¡¯s knowing. But, what¡¯s wrong with trying because there must be a way.


    ¡°Lexi wants to see you, Lexi misses you, you have to see her Elsa. He¡¯s like crazy forst night deliriously mentioning your name! I hope you want to see him!¡± Beryl said. Although they both didn¡¯t know how to trick Elsa¡¯s bodyguard, they would find a way.


    Elsa looked down. Think about what the n will be next. He wanted to see Lexi. Yes, there are many things he wants to ask. She doubted Lexi¡¯s true feelings. Yes, she must get an answer and not just decide it unterally. She only realized this when she was away from her husband.


    ¡°We cannot meet outside the campus. The only way tomorrow we¡¯ll be allowed is in thest hour, but you have to take my husband inside the campus and disguise. Otherwise, we can meet outside the campus and sit here. It¡¯s just that I want my husband to disguise himself so as not to be caught!¡± Elsa said. If Kim¡¯s grandfather or one of her siblings found out that she secretly met with Lexi then there would be consequences for that. It was clear that Elsa did not want to ept that risk.


    ¡°Well, I made sure Lexi did a good disguise!¡± Beryl said.


    Not a minute after they got the idea, Daniel came to pick Elsa up. She went home with her brother as usual.


    * * *


    Lexi woke up when the sun had already left the eastern horizon. He slept for a very long time. Since Jessica¡¯s left him,st night was the most beautiful night because he dreamed of good things with his wife. In his dream, Lexi was able to get back together with Jessica. Hopefully it will be a natural reality in the near future.


    Lexi started his day with a shower. Cold water could always bring his spirits back.


    Finishing bathing, Lexi helped clean Beryl¡¯s apartment. Then he went into the kitchen to listen to nature¡¯s call. The worms in his stomach were already protesting.


    ¡°Jess, we will meet soon and can eat together right?¡± Lexi muttered, encouraging himself looking at the dish that was in front of him. Beryl¡¯s homemade fried rice was really far from aesthetic. Yes, rice and spices were mixed just like that on the fire.


    However, Lexi was still in the spirit of eating it because he was sure that she would soon meet Jessica. Finished eating, Lexi looked out the ss. He didn¡¯t want to go out because the weather was very hot. He chose to look at the phone screen while still ignoring some messages from people nearby. This time, he wanted to focus on Jessica.


    After about an hour of waiting, Beryl finally arrived at the apartment with a frown on his face, he walked over to Lexi.


    ¡°you¡¯re home,¡± Lexi said with pleasantries.


    Beryl nodded.


    ¡°I just met Elsa,¡± he revealed and immediately saw a twinkle in Lexi¡¯s eyes. Obviously that man couldn¡¯t wait to see his wife.


    ¡°Does he want to see me?¡± Lexi asked hopefully.


    ¡°Yes, she wants to meet you, Lexi, but she has to be careful. She has to go secretly to avoid being known by the Kim family.¡±


    ¡°When can I see him?¡± He refrained from cheering. He was really very happy because he could meet her soon.


    ¡°Tomorrow, at thest hour of ss. You cane and meet her in front of the gate. Of course I had to be there so that Elsa¡¯s secret bodyguards can¡¯t immediately report your presence to elder Kim.¡± Beryl, although he didn¡¯t like Lexi, he didn¡¯t want anything to happen to him. No matter how much he hated Lexi, he knew that Elsa loved him so much.


    Lexi was so happy. Only in disguise, he could do it. Lexi was very confident that he would meet his wife without getting into trouble or anything.


    * * *


    At night.


    Beryl fell asleep first. Meanwhile, Lexi, who was impatient to meet his wife, could not sleep.


    Seeing Beryl already asleep, Lexi secretly took his phone.


    Sometimes he couldn¡¯t guess Beryl¡¯s thoughts. Yes, he wanted to help him meet Jessica. However, Beryl did not give Jessica¡¯s new mobile phone number. That¡¯s weird!


    Armed with a cell phone pattern that he secretly already knew, Lexi managed to steal Jessica¡¯s number from Beryl¡¯s cell phone.


    Then, Lexi went to the balcony with his spirit. He would soon send a message to his wife.


    [Hi. How are you? ]


    Lexi sent a message and waited for an answer. However, after five minutes of waiting he had not received any reply at all.


    [ What are you doing? ]


    Lexi just kept focusing on his phone screen. He didn¡¯t want to bete replying to messages. After waiting too long, he finally replied to a message from Arsene and his mom. Ten minutester, he received a message from someone who he was waiting for.


    [Who? ]


    [I¡¯m the one who loves you the most in this world. Can I call you? I miss your voice, you¡¯re so mean for changing numbers and not telling me! ]


    Instead of getting a reply to the message, Lexi saw Jessica¡¯s name exposed on the phone screen. He got a call from Jessica.


    ¡°Hello, how are you ?¡± Lexi greeted.


    ¡°I¡¯m good, how about you?¡± Jessica asked. She was speaking formally because there was a maid who was next to her.


    ¡°I¡¯m not doing well, but after we meet I¡¯ll be better! I miss you Jess, I can¡¯t wait to see you tomorrow!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Hello, hello.¡± Lexi said, but there was no response from his wife.


    The phone call just ended. And when Lexi called back, Jessica¡¯s number was off.


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 Chap 90

    Meet you


    David, who could not sleep immediately, came to Elsa¡¯s room. He saw her room that was still open and still heard the conversation from there. He was pretty sure his sister hadn¡¯t slept yet.


    ¡°Elsa,¡± David called and made the two women in the room look at the source of the sound.


    ¡°Yeah,¡± Elsa answered, she was ending the phone call.


    ¡°Are you busy?¡± He hoped he could talk to his sister tonight when he couldn¡¯t sleep well.


    ¡°Sure,¡± she tried to cheer up. ¡°You can rest now. I want to go with David, ¡± she asked the waiter.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Yes, miss,¡± the maids said.


    The maids went out of the room. The maids immediately went into their own room, while Elsa walked into the family room to his brother.


    ¡°Where were you?¡± Elsa asked, opening the conversation while sitting next to her brother.


    ¡°I just came home from work. Grandpa and Daniel are resting, your room lights are still on so I don¡¯t think you are not sleeping yet.¡± David looked at Elsa, looking at her carefully. Their difference in age with Elsa¡¯s is 7 years. Elsa was about to turn 18 and he was about to turn 25.


    ¡°Yeah, I have slept after school. So I can¡¯t sleep yet now, ¡± she said.


    ¡°Maybe Daniel and grandfather didn¡¯t tell you, but I¡¯ll tell you Elsa.¡± David could feel that for almost two weeks Elsa was living with them. The girl was not entirely smiling happily, as she once saw when Elsa lived with Lexi.


    ¡°What about you? I think so far, Daniel always told me a lot of things. He also began to teach me the management of thepany, ¡± she said.


    David looked down and once again he convinced himself this was the right move. Nothing would happen even though Elsa knew that the man who used to be her husband was in Singapore and was looking for her whereabouts.


    ¡°Lexi came to Singapore, he was looking for you! You know, you can see her as long as Grandpa and Daniel don¡¯t find out. If they both find out, I don¡¯t know what will happen to Lexi!¡± he said he was afraid that someone would hear their conversation.


    ¡°I really want to see Lexi tomorrow, in thest hour of my ss. Daniel hadn¡¯te to see me yet. I¡¯m sure no one will ever find out. Although I still have to meet him for a while. I have a lot of questions to ask. I tried to forget it but still couldn¡¯t because there was something I had to confirm first!¡± Elsa told him. For a moment she felt relieved, among her three family members, one of them could still understand her, if she had ever deeply fallen love for Lexi Ricardo.


    ¡°My advice is you have to be careful because there are some people who are always watching you, Elsa, do it very carefully. If you can meet in college, so that the guards can not get ess to enter.¡± David told her a little secret about his grandfather¡¯s things. Even if someone enters the college area, there must be no more than one person.


    ¡°Yes, Brother. I understand!¡± she replied. ¡°Do you want hot tea or coffee?¡± Elsa offered .


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to drink. Let¡¯s take a break now. You have to go to college tomorrow anyway. I also have to work,¡± he said.


    ¡°Okay, good night!¡±


    ¡°Good night.¡±


    They both went into their own rooms.


    In the room Elsa stared at her phone screen that she had immediately turned off. Lexi must still be waiting for her call or dozens of messages had already read in the inbox. However, Elsa decided not to activate her phone¡¯s inte data.


    She spread a nket to cover his body, she was trying to close her eyes and thinking Lexi in her mind. There was a sense of loss, but how else could there be sacrificed for a desire.


    That warm hug, Elsa really missed it. However, there was nothing else to do. If it¡¯s not fate, it just has to be done. Yes, she used to have feelings for Lexi. If that man really loves her, Lexi would definitely fight for her.


    Tonight, Jessica could sleep with a fluffy smile on her lips. Tomorrow she would meet the man she longed for.


    * * *


    Since Beryl left for college, Lexi had been preparing everything. Yes there were ck jeans with a ck T-shirt and also a ck hat. He also used fake blonde hair to make his look long-haired. And there were boxy sses that wouldplete the disguise this time.


    Around nine o¡¯clock, Lexi was able to enter the college area with Beryl¡¯s help. This morning a had bribed some people at security on Lexi¡¯s orders.


    Later, Lexi pretended to be reading a book in the garden under a tree by asionally keeping his eyes on his phone screen.


    It felt like time was running very slowly, waiting for twelve o¡¯clock in the afternoon, the hour Beryl had promised. Yes, it was his own fault that he came at nine in the morning because he could not wait to meet his wife.


    Lexi took a bottle of mineral water. He sipped water in it to reduce his thirst. Then, he stared ahead where Jessica and Beryl were walking towards him.


    His heart was pounding. It had never been pounding like this before. Joy, sorrow, and sadness filled his heart. However, distrust predominates more. Finally he met his wife who had been away from his home for almost two weeks. He couldn¡¯t believe Jessica still wanted to see him.


    Once again Lexi had to be patient and restrained. There were two men who always followed Jessica. They might be both of Mr. Kim¡¯s bodyguards. Lexi gave up his intention to run and hug Jessica. He just sat there staring at her with emotion and almost shed tears. Meeting his own wife could be a difficult thing to do.


    To trick the guards, Beryl made Jessica and Lexi shake hands. It was as if they were people who met for the first time.


    The three of them sat under the tree. Beryl looked at them, both Jessica and Lexi were misbehaving.


    ¡°How much time is left before Daniel picks up Jessica?¡± Lexi asked. It was impossible for them to just shut up and steal nces. Lexi was eager to hug Jessica and ask many things about her feelings and the fate of his marriage.


    ¡°Only thirty minutes,¡± Beryl said.


    ¡°Well, where is the theater room you said yesterday?¡± Lexi asked without daring to look in the direction of his wife. He was afraid if he immediately embraced her in front of the bodyguards who were secretly following them.


    ¡°Lexi, you cane in from that door. Then, Lexi turned right and there is door number two. There was a quiet theater room and no one was there. Please, Lexie in first. Elsa and I areing next!¡± Beryl exined.


    Lexi stood up from his seat. He nced at Jessica who was sitting next to Beryl. His wife was already next to him, but he still couldn¡¯t touch her! That sucked! In Lexi¡¯s heart, he cursed Fredy Kim!


    The man stepped his legs wide and fast. He entered the door that Beryl showed him. He walked into the theater without anyone¡¯s know.


    Meanwhile outside.


    ¡°Are we going through the main door now?¡± Beryl asked. Jessica looked at the two people watching her from a distance.


    ¡°Yes, I will go into the theater room inside there is Ketrin who will pretend to be me. You¡¯re back in ss!¡± Elsa answered.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Beryl stood up first. ¡°Don¡¯t forget the time is only 25 minutes away, before 25 minutes we will go out because your brother will arrive here!¡± Beryl reminded her. If this failed, he might also be in trouble.


    Beryl and Elsa walked towards the main door. Then, they continued the action as they nned.


    The door was closed.


    Jessica and Lexi were now only about five meters apart. They stared at each other. they slowly approached.


    Jessica looked at Lexi with a ssy look. As for Lexi, he began to take off his hat and a wig. He took off his sses.


    then¡­


    Jessica was now just one step ahead of him. Without waiting long, Lexi immediately grabbed his wife¡¯s body into his arms. No words were said, all the longing poured out through his eyes and arms.


    A long and tight hug. Before it ended, Jessica unraveled the hug first.


    ¡°My husband, you are bad!¡± she said remembering what Cassandra said to herst time.


    ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m sorry for everything I did! I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry Jess, you want to forgive me ande home with me, right?¡± Lexi sped her wife¡¯s hands tightly. He didn¡¯t want to let her go again.


    ¡°You¡¯re just pretending, right? Pretending to love me?¡± Her tears that she had been holding back had finally escaped and soaked his cheeks.


    ¡°No, I was pretending at first. But at that moment, when I knew you truly loved me, I couldn¡¯t pretend anymore, Jess, that I truly loved you. So now take me to your family. I¡¯ll exin everything. Ask them to bless our rtionship! You want to, right?¡± Lexi ventured to meet all members of the Kim family, no matter what would happen. He truly loves Jessica, and did not want their blessing to hinder his marriage to Jessica, which was legal ording to religion andw.


    ¡°Yes, I am sorry. I seem to have too believe in Cassandra¡¯s words. I¡¯m sorry, but I still can¡¯t take you to meet my grandfather and my brothers right now. At least you have to clear your family name, maybe they will open up a new chance for you!¡± Jessica told him. It¡¯s the best she could do. For Lexi, for that man she loves. Running off with Lexi couldn¡¯t solve anything but will create new problems that will probably increase the distance between them.


    ¡°Tomorrow I will prove my family innocence. Wait for me tomorrow, Jess! I will go to your grandfather and will bring proof that my dad was innocent and had nothing to do with your family¡¯s ident!¡± Lexi was very confident.


    Jessica nodded. Then she turned back to Lexi. Honestly, Jessica loves the guy very much. The man who first kissed her. The man who first made her fall in love. Lexi was also the man who took her virginity even though by force.


    It didn¡¯t feel like their time was nearly over.


    ¡°Take care of your health, don¡¯t forget to eat. I don¡¯t want you to get sick and sick!¡± Lexi said while wiping tears that had not stopped flowing from the corners of Jessica¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°You too, you have to prove to my grandpa that your parents were not innocent. After that, I will convince my grandpa that you are the only person who can make me happy,¡± Jessica said. She took a pink handkerchief and gave it to Lexi.


    The door to the theater was opened.


    Beryl was standing there. He told Jessica to get out.


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving now!¡±


    Lexi hugged her again. Hended a kiss on her forehead before finally Jessica went out of the theater room. Yeah. he could only see the back of that woman walking away.


    * * *

 Chap 91

    Chapter 91 en


    fight for you


    [Jess, I¡¯m on my way now! ]


    Lexi wrote and immediately sent the message to his wife. Although he was not too sure the evidence he would bring could make Kim¡¯s grandfather believe that both of his parents were innocent. Lexi still had to do something to fight for his love for Jessica.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to Jessica¡¯s house now, do you want toe?¡± Lexi asked. He is not afraid, but with Beryl by his side he can ask Beryl for help if something happens to him. ¡°Emm-I think you should stay at home. I don¡¯t want anything to happen to you Beryl!¡± Lexi said next.


    ¡°I¡¯m with you, but I¡¯ll be behind you. you can¡¯t go in the House alone!¡± Beryl said. Almost two days after he was with Lexi, he felt pity for Lexi. He could feel that Lexi loved Jessica very much. Yes, it¡¯s not just ordinary love.


    ¡°You¡¯d better be home. I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll suffer the consequences if they find out you helped me.¡± Lexi said. He just wanted only him and Jessica to carry this burden, no one else.


    ¡°Oh No, I¡¯ming! I know my limits, trust me. Nothing will ever happen to me. I would feel guilty if I kept quiet when I knew you two were in trouble, ¡± Beryl said. He who originally wore short home pants, changed to long pants immediately.


    Lexi got a message from Jessica.


    [Coming soon, grandpa and sister are already at home ]


    [My dear Jessica. You didn¡¯t say I wasing, did you? Make sure you pretend you don¡¯t know, I don¡¯t want anything to happen to you and to our rtionship ]


    [ you have to be careful, I don¡¯t want anything to happen to my husband! ]


    [Ready, I¡¯m down there dying too. ]


    With his right hand, Lexi grabbed his sling bag. There was evidence given by his dad. He would also hand over the evidence to Fredy Kim.


    He went down the elevator and couldn¡¯t prevent Beryl from staying at home. The young man insisted oning.


    Reaching the first floor, Lexi immediately walked forward. He got into a taxi that had been ordered by him, while Beryl rode the next vehicle.


    Along the way, Lexi was nervous about what would happen next? Could it be that Jessica¡¯s grandfather would open the door of forgiveness for him? Or would he just shut up? Or would the worst drive him away?


    Both of Lexi¡¯s hands scoop his face rough. ¡®No matter what happens, you have to be prepared for the risks. Do everything to prove my love struggle to Jessica. To tell my wife that I have a very sincere love for her.¡¯


    Twenty minutester, Lexi arrived at the building where the Kim family lives. Yes, ording to Beryl¡¯s words, the Kim family¡¯s residence was on the highest floor of the high-rise building in front of him.


    Lexi got out of the car. He did not forget to bring a sling bag. His left hand held phone and was about to inform Jessica of his arrival.


    [ I have arrived, I will soon go up to the top floor of the building! ]


    The message was sent to Jessica. Lexi stepped into the building with a firm heart he was sure everything wouold be okay. It was all for Jessica¡¯s sake that he did it.


    Elevator doors closed.


    The means of transportation in the building will take him to the highest floor with three other people. One by one they came down and only Lexi was still inside.


    The elevator opened.


    Lexi had arrived. On that floor there was only one door. Suddenly, he remembered what Daniel had said. Yeah, Daniel didn¡¯t seem to like his rtionship with Jessica.


    The phone rings, and there¡¯s a call from Jessica. Lexi decided to ept it. Yes, by talking to his wife he would feel more relieved. He hoped so.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Lexi greeted with trembling hands.


    ¡°Hello, where are you now?¡± Jessica asked over the phone. Not only Lexi, he also felt tense.


    ¡°I¡¯m at the door, I feel a little scared, how is this?¡± Lexi couldn¡¯t hide it anymore.


    ¡°Calm down, I¡¯m here to pray for you. I hope the evidence you bring can make Grandpa believe, ¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Okay, I turn off the phone now, I¡¯ll be right in. Wait for me,¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you,¡± Jessica replied.


    The phone call ended.


    Lexi stood in front of the door, strengthening his heart before pressing the doorbell. After feeling sure, he just pressed the doorbell by continuing to say a prayer, hopefully all would be well.


    The door opened.


    There appeared a tall, well-built man, standing behind the door.


    ¡°What do you need toe here?¡± he asked. His voice was heavy though not as scary as his face and body shape.


    ¡°I want to see Mr. Fredy Kim. Is he home? There¡¯s something I want to talk to him about.¡± Lexi conveyed his purpose politely.


    ¡°Hold on, youe in and wait here, I¡¯ll see Mr. Kim!¡± he pointed to the living room sofa.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Lexi walked, then he sat on the couch. While waiting, he took the time to send a message to his wife.


    [ I¡¯m sitting in the living room, which room are you in? I missed you. Can I see you for a minute? ]


    The message had been sent. It was read immediately, but Lexi did not immediately get a reply to the message.


    He remained only to wait, waiting for a reply from Jessica and waiting for one of Kim¡¯s family members to meet him.


    * * *


    ¡°That son of a bitch came here?¡± Mr. Kim asked his two grandchildren.


    ¡°Yes, and I got a report that Elsa secretly met him this afternoon.¡± Daniel ryed the information he got from the bodyguards he hired.


    ¡°I still haven¡¯t been able to meet him, if any of you want to talk to him Ie!¡± Fredy Kim, who was disappointed, said because Elsa secretly met the damn bastard who identally took her honor.


    ¡°I¡¯ll see to it,¡± Daniel sat down. This was an opportunity that he must use as best he could to avenge Lexi¡¯s actions against Elsa first.


    ¡°Well, David, you stay here!¡± their grandfather said.


    Later, Daniel came out of Fredy Kim¡¯s room to meet Lexi.


    ¡°What are you carrying?¡± Daniel asked to do a point.


    ¡°This is evidence of events twelve years ago that my father has collected! I bet my dad did nothing about the ident!¡± Lexi took all the evidence out of his bag.


    ¡°Let me check!¡± Daniel sent the bodyguard, bringing the evidence into the grandfather¡¯s room. There¡¯s David who¡¯s going to check the evidence.


    Now there was only Daniel and Lexi in the living room alone. The air was cold, of course, except for the air conditioner turned on. The cold look in Daniel¡¯s eyes made Lexi inched. Before he knew it, Daniel was his wife¡¯s older brother. Lexi was normal when he met him. However, unlike now even though Daniel was younger than her, that man was still a brother-inw whom he had to respect.


    ¡°I can¡¯t believe you dared toe here! You turned out to be quite confident in being able to show your nose in the Kim family mansion,¡± Daniel really did not like Lexi¡¯s arrival. He didn¡¯t look at him and preferred to look the other way.


    Lexi lowered his head for the first time in her life, he had no shame for his love of Jessica.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if you are older than me. I just want you gone forever from my sister¡¯s life and my family¡¯s life. You should be thankful that I don¡¯t care what you did to my sister! However, if you continue to disturb our lives I will not hesitate to take one by one what is precious to you!¡± Daniel threatened.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for what I did to Jessica. It was purely my fault that I couldn¡¯t control myself. I¡¯m so sorry. I admit my mistake!¡± Lexi admitted the days when he did anything to Jessica again and again. Yeah, that was cruel. He shouldn¡¯t have been so mean to Jessica.


    ¡°If you knew you shouldn¡¯t be here! Got it! I¡¯m sick of seeing your face, and my grandpa, he really doesn¡¯t want to see you!¡± Daniel squinted. Feeling angry could already overflow what was stored in his heart all this time that he did not hurt Lexi. Yes, he would never ept that man to be Jessica¡¯s husband what more a member of his family.


    * * *


    In Mr. Kim¡¯s office.


    ¡°Grandpa, This is the evidence Lexi brought. Do we need to check it?¡± David asked while he brought the file just given by his bodyguard.


    ¡°That evidence, I¡¯ve got it from Samuel Ricardo before. That must be evidence that was sent years ago. The evidence was iplete and still needs to bepleted. Not only that it could be evidence it was just Samuel Ricardo¡¯s engineering. Unfortunately, I can¡¯t trust the Ricardo family anymore,¡± his grandfather said while checking the files and sh disk given by David exactly the same as he received a few years ago.


    ¡°So, what should I do?¡± David asked. He was eager to help Lexi and Elsa. The decision was in the grandfather¡¯s hands. Moreover, for the time being, his mind was at a dead end dealing with this matter.


    ¡°Youe out now, say that this evidence does not reveal any crime! Do not forget to punish him so that he is deterred and does not dare toe here again.¡± Grandpa Kim closed the opportunity for Lexi.


    ¡°Grandpa doesn¡¯t want to meet him? Maybe grandpa hates her, but we must not forget that Lexi is a man loved by Elsa!¡± David, who hoped Elsa and Lexi could be together, tried to find a gap in his grandfather¡¯s heart.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not going to see him. Even if I wanted to see him, not now!¡± Mr. Kim said.


    ¡°Alright, do I need to tell Elsa about this? I can¡¯t seem to keep quiet as if nothing happened.¡± At the moment David only hoped Elsa and Lexi could be together while Grandpa and Daniel were eager for the two of them to go their separate ways.


    ¡°No, tomorrow I¡¯ll talk to Elsa, now you go out with Daniel! Don¡¯t forget to teach that Ricardo kid a lesson!¡± his grandfather got up from his seat and had no intention of seeing Lexi.


    ¡°Well I wille out now!¡± David said. He moved out and immediately into the living room where Daniel and Lexi were chatting.


    David sat next to Daniel. He put the evidence that Lexi had brought on the desk. ¡°Grandpa said that this evidence is iplete and cannot prove anything. This could have all been created by your father. So grandpa asked that you do not dare toe again e house I what else, dream to get Elsa again!¡± David exined.


    Yes, he had wasted this opportunity. If yesterday he did not be a person who gave up and did not lock himself in the room, maybe he could find evidence of it. Lexi looked at David and Daniel alternately. He promised that he woulde back to pick Jessica up.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll go now!¡± Lexi got up from his seat. With a wistful look, he saw one by one the door of the room. Perhaps one of them is the door of his wife¡¯s room.


    ¡°Wait, I haven¡¯t given you a gift yet!¡± Daniel stopped. He walked over to Lexi.


    Then,


    Three hard punchesnded on Lexi¡¯s face.


    ¡°This is for what you did to Elsa!¡± Daniel said. One hard kicked Lexi down. The manid helpless on the living room floor.


    David was silent. He couldn¡¯t help Lexi or act rude to this man.


    ¡°I will still fight for my family and Jessica. I will prove my family¡¯s innocence and I deserve to be with Jessica!¡± Lexi told while enduring pain in the face and stomach.


    ¡°You have the wrong address! There¡¯s no Jessica here!¡± Danielnded a kick on Lexi¡¯s arm before leaving him.


    David was silent again when his brother left the room and approached Lexi who was already helpless. The man tried to smile and look fine despite the pain in his abdomen, face and arms.


    Later, David couldn¡¯t prevent it as Elsa looked at him with teary eyes asking permission to take Lexi out of there. Hard as it was, he helped Lexi stand up. He knew his grandfather and his brother would be angry if they found out what he was doing. However, Jessica still could not close his eyes. Seeing Lexi in pain he suffered.


    Later, Lexi exited the elevator assisted by Jessica and Beryl. Fresh blood continued to pour from his lips. However, the man tried to stay standing up. Jessica was beside him.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    They immediately got into a taxi that had been ordered by Beryl. Jessica, who does not have the heart to see Lexi¡¯s condition, was reluctant to leave the man and got in the car to bring him to Beryl¡¯s apartment.


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 Chap 92

    A Short Night.


    The clock showed 09. 05 PM.


    Beryl reluctantly let Lexi lie on his bed. The man did not want to go to the hospital and chose to rest at Beryl¡¯s house. Outside, Beryl just sat listening to the conversation from inside his room.


    It¡¯s really sad for Beryl, when he gave up the woman he wanted to be alone with a man in his room. It seemed that from this moment Beryl must begin to forget about his feelings for Jessica. Yes, he could not continue to cultivate a sense of while Jessica and Lexi were both fighting for their love.


    In the room, Jessica was cleaning the wounds on the forehead and corners of Lexi¡¯s lips. The man sometimes grimaced in excruciating pain even though Jessica had been careful.


    ¡°It¡¯s sick, right?¡± Jessica stopped her hand, which was rubbing Lexi¡¯s forehead with gauze. So before closing the wound, he must clean first so as not to leave marks.


    Lexi nodded in pain.


    ¡°A little more¡±¡± Jessica coaxed again, reaching for the gauze and intending to clean the corners of Lexi¡¯s lips from the dried fresh blood.


    Lexi could only obey. His eyes were always fixed on his wife. I can¡¯t wait to be like this with Jessica.


    Jessica carefully cleaned and covered the wound on Lexi¡¯s lip. ¡°Yes,¡± she said, and then slowly shook her husband¡¯s hand.


    Now they¡¯re both just staring at each other. They knew the distance and the time that would soon separate them. It¡¯s not easy! Fredy Kim was not an easy man to beat. He would do anything to keep Lexi and Jessica from being together.


    ¡°How dare you, Jess? Will you be punished foring with me?¡± Lexi approached and kissed his wife on the cheek. Jessica was holding back the tears. It looked like his eyes were always full of tears.


    ¡°After today, maybe we will difficult to meet!¡± Jessica was starting to understand what¡¯s going on.


    ¡± I will always try so that we can meet, ¡± Lexi softly led Jessica to lie down next to him.


    ¡°I will always wait,¡± Jessica said, staring at the ceiling of the room. Every time Lexi saw her, he imagined their separation.


    Lexi took Jessica¡¯s hand, kissed the back of her hand, forcing Jessica to look in his direction. ¡°What are you worried about?¡± Lexi asked. ¡°Calm down I¡¯m sure we¡¯ll be together, if good ways are not able to melt the hearts of your grandfather and your two brothers, I¡¯ll take you away, you want it right?¡± Lexi, who did not want to see sadness on the wife¡¯s face, said.


    Jessica smiled back at her husband. ¡°On behalf of Daniel, I apologize for making you hurt like this,¡± Jessica whispered. She could no longer hold back the tears in her wet cheeks.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, I¡¯m okay. I better ept this wound and get to meet you. We can¡¯t lie down like this.¡± Lexi traced Jessica¡¯s face then stopped right at her lips. If his lips hadn¡¯t been hurt, he would have kissed her passionately.


    ¡°Does your stomach hurt?¡± she remembered his brother kicking Lexi hard in the stomach, it shed through Jessica¡¯s mind.


    ¡± No, ¡± Lexi replied, lying he didn¡¯t want Jessica to feel worried.


    ¡°Thank god it didn¡¯t hurt.¡± Jessica got up from her seat intending to make food for her husband¡¯s dinner.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Lexi asked, not willingly if his wife moved away from him.


    ¡°I just want to cook for a while, I know you and Beryl haven¡¯t eaten yet!¡±


    ¡°No, you just stay here! Before one of your family members picks you up Jess, here!¡± Lexi invited a ce next to her.


    Jessica obeyed.


    They came back to hug each other, staring at the ceiling of Beryl¡¯s room. It looked bleak, as bleak as their rtionship.


    ¡± Jess, ¡± Lexi grabbed his waist wife to get closer.


    ¡°Yes, my dear,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°At your birthday party, I¡¯m sure we can still meet,¡± he consoled himself.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m sure we can still meet,¡± she replied. Jessica nced at the watch on her right wrist. It¡¯s been an hour away from the Kim family residence. She was sure a guard would be there to pick her up.


    ¡°Yes, I will take you back home to meet mom and dad, and to meet the roses you nted. Taking you to meet Uncle Tedjo, I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll like it Jess.¡±


    Jessica nodded.


    ¡°We¡¯ll definitely be together again, ¡± Lexi said. Then he kissed Jessica¡¯s cheek. He looked down to her eyes, down to her nose, and stopped at her lips very long.


    Outside, Beryl was sitting by himself staring out the ss. If he became Lexi, maybe he would give up and prefer to let Jessica go.


    There was a knock on the door.


    ¡°Open the door,¡± a male shouted from outside his apartment door.


    Beryl moved towards the door and opened it. He saw the man who had always been around Jessica. The man was a bodyguard assigned by Mr. Kim.


    ¡°Where Is Miss Elsa?¡± the man asked, barging in.


    ¡°Wait here let me call her,¡± Beryl prevented. Then he went into the room and called Jessica.


    Beryl grabbed the door and opened it.


    ¡°Jess, you have to go now!¡±he said.


    Jessica nodded.


    ¡°Honey, I¡¯m leaving now, if you¡¯re still sick tomorrow you should see a doctor, huh?¡± his wife asked.


    ¡°Yes, take care.¡± Lexi got out of bed and held Jessica¡¯s hand as if he didn¡¯t want her to go.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The two stared at each other for a long time, not wanting to be apart tonight. However, she would do anything if the bodyguards would just go back to beating Lexi like Daniel did earlier.


    Jessica hugged, then kissed her husband on the lips before finally leaving the room without seeing him.


    ¡°Beryl, take care of Lexi,¡± she asked Beryl, who most likely from tomorrow the grandfather would not allow him to see Beryl again after this incident.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Beryl nodded his head. It was so sad to see Jessica continue to shed tears.


    ¡°Miss, hurry up! Mr. David is already in the car waiting for you!¡± the guard reminded her.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Jessica looked again at the door where Lexi was standing and saw her. So, she waved and immediately walked out of Beryl¡¯s apartment.


    Jessica got off the elevator with two bodyguards. They went to the first floor.


    The elevator door opened.


    The three of them got out and asked Jessica again to immediately get into the car where David had been waiting.


    Jessica sat in the back seat next to David who was currently looking at him with eyes that could not be interpreted.


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 Chap 93

    Chapter 93 en


    Lexi¡¯s n.


    The car was heading towards the Kim family residence. Inside the car were David and Elsa sitting in the back seat in an atmosphere of silence. They were both busy with their own thoughts.


    ¡°So what¡¯s your n?¡± David asked to start the conversation. When he got home, he couldn¡¯t talk to Elsa anymore. Yes, Kim¡¯s grandfather and the older brother who strictly forbade Elsa¡¯s rtionship with Lexi would be angry if he found out that he was on Elsa¡¯s side.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Jessica shook her head. She didn¡¯t know what she had to n right now, who obviously wanted to be able to meet with Lexi and have the opportunity to meet her husband again. She did not want to be separated from Lexi anymore.


    ¡°After this, I will probably act sternly towards you, Elsa, so far the two of them have been soft on you, but from tomorrow I¡¯m sure Daniel will start forbidding you this and that.¡± David looked at Elsa. The sadness he could not hide, sometimes he sobbed and kept looking out the window.


    ¡°What should I do?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°If you run away with Lexi, it won¡¯t solve the problem, it will make grandpa even more angry. Not only the ident twelve years ago but also Lexi¡¯s arbitrary treatment of you may be a weapon for her to destroy the Ricardo family with nothing left!¡± David exined. Yes, he must tell Elsa everything so that his sister did not step wrong like tonight, Elsa runned away from home and apanied Lexi.


    ¡°Tell me, what should I do?¡± Tears began to pour down Jessica¡¯s cheeks. She didn¡¯t know what to do. She didn¡¯t want to see Lexi helpless. She couldn¡¯t just let the guy go either.


    ¡°Perhaps now grandfather is already waiting for your arrival home. You have to apologize immediately and promise not to do it again, do you understand?¡± David couldn¡¯t do anything. During this time his grandfather did not like to be denied. Always stubborn!


    ¡°Yes, I understand,¡± Jessica said.


    The car stopped in the basement. Before going down, Jessica wiped away her tears and followed David into the elevator. Then, they entered and the means of transportation in the building took them to the highest floor.


    The elevator door opened.


    ¡°Meet grandpa in his office!¡± David told. Although the clock was already ten o¡¯clock at night he was sure that their grandpa was still waiting for his granddaughter¡¯s return.


    ¡°Okay,¡± she answered. She walked straight to her grandfather¡¯s office.


    She found her grandfather Fredy Kim still sitting with a book in his hand. The old man was still waiting for her arrival.


    ¡°Grandfather has not slept?¡± Jessica asked with a slow step as she approached the grandfather, while continuing to think about what she should say next.


    Mr. Kim closed the book and put it down. Then, he looked at Jessica, the most beloved granddaughter.


    ¡°Grandfather, I¡¯m sorry!¡±said Jessica. The look of anger in his grandfather¡¯s eyes. Yes, the middle-aged man could no longer be lenient with his granddaughter. ¡®Elsa, I can¡¯t be soft to you anymore.¡¯ Now he had to start being strict with her.


    ¡°Grandfather forgave you!¡± The grandfather silently looked at his granddaughter. He should be able to be assertive because he loves her too much. Elsa¡¯s parents who are already in heaven will surely feel sad if they find out their daughter is married to the person who has caused the ident.


    ¡°Thanks,¡± she said.


    ¡°I forgave you, but I asked you not to see him again, Elsa! Can you promise not to see him again?¡± her grandfather insisted that he did not like their rtionship. To be honest, he was very disappointed. But, how else, his love for his granddaughter. It made him have to forgive her again and again.


    Jessica was only shut up. She couldn¡¯t wait to meet Lexi. She just wanted to see her husband again and again.


    ¡°Why are you silent? You don¡¯t want to disappoint your parents, do you?¡± Fredy looked at Jessica. He was sure his granddaughter would be disappointed.


    ¡± I¡¯m not going to see Lexi again,¡± Jessica said, avoiding her grandfather¡¯s gaze. She wasn¡¯t sure what she had just thrown.


    ¡°Well, I believe in you. I hope you do not disappoint the trust I have given you!¡± Fredy Kim stared deeply at Elsa. He really hoped his granddaughter would not disappoint him again.


    ¡°Yups,¡± his granddaughter lowered her head in.


    ¡°Now go to sleep, I will also sleep now!¡± the old man asked.


    ¡°Yes, grandpa. Good night!¡± Jessica turned around and immediately walked out of her grandfather¡¯s room.


    * * *


    Jessica just finished her evening shower. She couldn¡¯t sleep immediately after doing some of the bath rituals. The scent of Jasmine candle would help both eyelids close quickly.


    However, it was still not easy. The image of her husband who was recently beaten, dominated her mind.


    Jessica grabbed the phone on the nightstand. There was only one name she would call at this time, Lexi¡¯s number. In addition to worrying, she had to start looking for ways to meet again.


    The phone call was connected.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Lexi said on the other end of the phone. As with Jessica, she was still looking for a way for them to meet soon.


    ¡°How¡¯s the wound?¡± Jessica asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s healed, take it easy this wound is not much, to be with you I can withstand more wounds than this,¡± he said cheerfully. He knew Jessica would hate him. And now, when he found out his wife didn¡¯t hate him. Lexi was sure if they would definitely be together again. He would be fought!


    ¡°I want you not to get hurt, you¡¯re okay, and we stay together.¡± Every time she remembered Lexi being hurt because of her brother¡¯s act, Jessica teared again.


    ¡°my dear,¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Probably, God is testing our love. I will stay here with love and I will always fight to be with you again, we just have to be patient. After your birthday, I will go back to Jakarta and look for as much evidence as possible to make your Grandpa believe that it wasn¡¯t my family!¡± Lexi exined.


    Jessica listened to every word that came out of that man on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°I have a n for the next.¡± Although the opportunity was small, Lexi would try.


    ¡°Tell me what should I do?¡± This time Jessica could only surrender. She was sure that his husband would not make a mistake when he found out the truth.


    ¡°Come to the hotel where your birthday party will be held,e the night before,¡± Lexi exined.


    ¡°Then?¡± Jessica was listening and will certainly do what Lexi has nned.


    ¡°I will disguise myself as an office boy and will go inside your room! How?¡±


    ¡°Honey, are you sure it will work?¡± Jessica asked. She didn¡¯t hesitate, only if the grandfather found out she secretly met her husband, the consequences would certainly be more terrible.


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    ¡°Alright, see you tomorrow night.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll see you tomorrow night.¡±


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 Chap 94

    can¡¯t wait to meet you


    ¡°are you ready?¡± Beryl asked . He looked at Lexi who was sitting in front of the mirror.


    The man nodded, he was already wearing a ck shirt. He didnt forget to bring his backpack because he had  to return to Indonesia immediately after Jessica¡¯s birthday.


    The clock on the wall was already eight o¡¯clock in the evening. He must immediately go to the Four Season Hotel, where his wife¡¯s birthday party would be held.


    ¡°Beryl, thank you for all your help during the two nights I stayed here. I will not forget your help, I have already sent money to your ount. And I hope you don¡¯t reject it.¡± Lexi looked in the mirror and turned to look at Beryl, the young man whom he initially considered a rival in getting Jessica¡¯s heart before, for two days had been very good to him, even helping him meet his wife despite the risk.


    ¡°Thank you, take care of yourself. If I go back to Jakarta, I¡¯ll see you, Lexi!¡± Beryl said that he was closer to Lexi. During the two days with Lexi, Beryl learned many things. One of them, he was well aware that his desire to meet Jessica was Lexi¡¯s love for Jessica.


    ¡°Thank you, if you need help, don¡¯t be shy, I¡¯ll help you. In Jakarta, of course, we will meet there.¡± Lexi stared at himself, nothingpared to Fredy Kim.


    ¡°Yes, good luck! If possible, I should meet with Mr. Kim so that he could talk directly instead of through intermediaries. That way he would know the seriousness of you.¡± Beryl followed Lexi out of his apartment.


    ¡°Yes, hopefully!¡± Lexi took a deep breath. Fredy Kim¡¯s name always managed to give a feeling of tightness in his chest.


    ¡°Thank you again, I¡¯m leaving now!¡± Lexi said goodbye. With his right hand, he opened the door.


    ¡°Yes, Man, Be careful.¡± Beryl stood at the door and watched Lexi leave.


    By elevator Lexi to the ground floor. Not long after, he immediately got into the taxi he had ordered and immediately drove him to his destination. The Four Seasons hotel would be the venue for Jessica¡¯s birthday party.


    * * *


    Jessica locked herself in her room. This morning when Daniel told him to go to college, she deliberately did not open the door.


    So it was daylight. When David took turns persuading her, she did not leave the room at all. This was part of her n to meet Lexi.


    Only when dusk ends and night falls, Jessica began to y her charade.


    Yes, it was seven in the evening when the maid knocked on the door. Jessica had just opened the door for dinner with her grandfather.


    ¡°Miss, Mr. Kim is waiting for you in the dining room,¡± the maid said. She was relieved that the youngdy finally wanted to open the door after a day and night of strike talk and did not want to meet with anyone in this house.


    Jessica nodded, then passed toward the room where her grandfather was waiting for her.


    ¡°Finally you want to go out of the room too,¡± her grandfather said while throwing a smile of relief to see his granddaughter out of the room.


    ¡± Yups ¡± said Jessica. Actually she was very upset. The new cell phone that used tomunicate with Lexi was confiscated by Daniel¡¯s brother, of course it wass at the behest of his grandfather. Fortunately, she still had her old cell phone, so she still couldmunicate with Lexi.


    During dinner with her grandfather, Jessica continued to behave naturally and naturally. She didn¡¯t want to make her grandfather suspicious of her.


    ¡°Are you angry with your grandfather?¡± Fredy Kim asked, opening the conversation after they almost ended this dinner.


    ¡°I¡¯m not angry, I¡¯m just lonely. I¡¯m sorry today I didn¡¯t go to college. And during the day I was also alone in the room because I fell asleep when brother David came to my room,¡± Jessicained, looking down really like a person who lost his spirit.


    ¡°Tomorrow is your birthday, say what you want and Grandpa will do anything for you except meet that young Ricardo. Tell Jessica what you want!¡± his grandfather said. At least she wanted to see the smile on the face of that granddaughter who was so precious to him.


    ¡± Where¡¯s my brother? ¡± Jessica said. Although there was guilt he felt relieved because it seemed that the grandfather had entered his trap. Jessica promised herself only this time she lied to her grandfather because she really missed Lexi.


    ¡± Of course they are preparing your birthday tomorrow, ¡± grandfather said.


    ¡°Can I meet my two brothers tonight, besides wanting to talk to them, I¡¯m also curious about my birthday preparations tomorrow. Did you know that I never celebrate my birthday?¡± With force, Jessica pretended to lie to Grandpa kim. This was wrong, but she had to try to do it. For who? Lexi, of course.


    ¡°Are you going to be there tonight?¡± her grandfather asked to make sure.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°But I made it clear that I don¡¯t want you to see him anymore!¡± Mr. Kim¡¯s message.


    ¡°Yes,¡± she said, staring at her grandfather, not looking at him. Then, she nodded in a very confident manner.


    ¡°Well, one of the drivers will take you to the hotel.¡± Fredy Kim trusted Jessica so much, she was sure that her granddaughter could not fail him a second time.


    ¡°Thank you for that,¡± Jessica said. She felt guilty for lying to his granddaughter. ¡°I will prepare, ¡± she added.


    The grandfather smiled because he could restore the joy of his granddaughter.


    Jessica walked to her room. He took a random bag, the most important thing was that she did not forget to bring her old phone so that she could still meet Lexi.


    Before leaving the room, Jessica checked one by one her luggage. No one wanted to be left behind or leave traces that would make the grandfather suspicious when looking at the contents of her room.


    She came out of her room with only a sling bag. She kept the phone in a hidden part that was inside her bag.


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m leaving now,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Yes, be careful. I already booked a hotel room for you and grandpa has also told your brother that you will be there soon.¡± Despite not being able to fully trust Jessica, her grandfather tried to restore his trust in his granddaughter.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Jessica said.


    Jessica continued to be careful before leaving the residence where her grandfather lived. Only after she got into the car would drive her to the hotel. Jessica dared to take out her cell phone to open a message from her husband.


    [ I¡¯ve been in hotel room number 702A. Am I going to your room or are you going to mine? ]


    Lexi¡¯s shadow, his face, his voice, his scent made Jessica swallow. She couldn¡¯t wait to meet her husband.


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 Chap 95

    No One Suspected Anything.


    Lexi was lying on the king size bed in the president¡¯s room suit that he had booked.


    After seeing the message he sent already checked list two, he could smile, that meant his wife was free from the supervision of the grandfather. Finally, he could go back to spending the night with Jessica, of course, after a better body condition than yesterday after being beaten by Daniel.


    [I went to see my brothers to make sure everything was fine so we can meet ]


    Lexi read the message from his wife and felt resentful that it was not the answer to his question earlier. Indeed, his woman sometimes could not see things simply.


    [ That¡¯s not the answer to my question, you go to my room or I go to yours? ]


    Lexi missed his wife, he was really impatient. He just thought he could meet his wife in that room. That way, he could do things he missed.


    [ I can¡¯t answer that, how about I answer itter after seeing my brother, that way I can read the situation ]


    Jessica deliberately did not answer Lexi¡¯s question to make her husband feel annoyed. She wanted to tease her husband a little. Her husband was always teasing her more often.


    A message from Jessica made Lexi pat his forehead. It seemed that his wife was deliberately testing his patience.


    [e on tell me, I really have to think from now on so that my mind feels calm, if you don¡¯t want to tell, send me your picture now let me fantasize first ]


    Finished typing, Lexi immediately sent the message to his wife.


    [ah not both, how about I tell you the color of the lingerie I have prepared, that way you will fantasize even more wildly ]


    Jessica dared to reply to the message because the driver who drove her did not know if the grandfather confiscated her cell phone. It was safe for him to send messages, as long as they did not attract too much attention. Sheughed and smiled. The driver would not pay attention to it.


    [No need to ask, I¡¯ll do it. Tell me what kind of lingerie you have prepared!]


    Lexi was so excited that he got out of bed and typed it quickly.


    [I guess I should keep it a secret! Let it be a surprise.]


    It seemed that Jessica had already managed to y a prank on her husband.


    [Honey, did you upset me on purpose? You don¡¯t have to ask questions like that if you don¡¯t want to answer them. I¡¯ll be so to mind! ]


    Lexi dropped his body back on the bed, licking his lips in annoyance. One time Jessica had made him stroke his chest because he was upset twice. Lexi was sure there were others. He just had to follow the path that had been prepared by his wife.


    Jessicaughed as she read her husband¡¯s reply. She took it easy she still had a lot of things to make Lexi more upset and resentful of her.


    [ My dear husband, you better think about what style we will wear tonight! ]


    The woman tried to show as t an expression as possible, although she found it funny to read the reply to the message from her husband.


    Lexi shook her head. The wife seemed to love to get him hooked.


    [Baby can¡¯t you just not get me hooked like this. You¡¯re so naughty! ]


    Lexi doesn¡¯t want to think about that message anymore. It would only torment him in delusion. It was better to wait for his wife toe.


    [Yes, it¡¯s a pity to take a shower first, after I finish talking to my brother, I¡¯ll send a message! ]


    Jessica arrived at the Four Seasons hotel. Yes, both her brothers knew that her cell phone was being confiscated. So she could not openly send a message in their presence.


    [No, I¡¯ll start by taking a bath together with you! Watch your back! ]


    Reply Lexi decided to take a short break before his wife came.


    Jessica did not return any more messages from her husband. She turned off the phone and put it in his bag. She prepared to meet her brother.


    * * *


    Jessica got out of the car, stiffly she walked towards the elevator. The elevator in that building drove her to the hotel ballroom on the 16th floor.


    When the elevator door opened, there was someone waiting for her. Then, she walked into the hotel ballroom where her two brothers were still busy preparing for her birthday party tomorrow.


    ¡± Elsa, ¡± David said as he walked towards his sister. ¡°Are you looking forward to tomorrow¡¯s show?¡± he asked, his smile filled with a happy expression.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Jessica just nodded. It was decided that he would not stay there long. She just wanted to say hello to her two brothers and said goodbye to going to bed.


    ¡°You know this is one of Grandpa¡¯s big dreams. He himself said that he was very grateful to be able to find you and could treat his regret for losing our parents first,¡± David said enthusiastically.


    ¡°Yes, I am also happy to meet my real family members,¡±  Jessica said. In her heart she felt guilty for lying to her grandfather. She hoped they all didn¡¯t know that she secretly met her husband tonight.


    If they knew, Jessica wouldn¡¯t just ept the consequences. However, it would also make the grandfather disappointed and sad.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go see Daniel,¡± David said. The two of them walked up to the first sister who was giving a briefing to several people who would arrange Elsa¡¯s birthday tomorrow.


    ¡°You understand, make sure all the events are in ordance with what has been nned so far!¡± Daniel said before ending the briefing.


    ¡°Yes, mister.¡± They all answered in unison.


    ¡°All of you can go home now!¡± Daniel ended the briefing tonight. ¡°Thank you, have a good rest!¡±


    The man walked towards David and Elsa who were sitting in one of the chairs, to wait for him.


    ¡°Elsa, your birthday event tomorrow will definitely be a wonderful day,¡± her older brother revealed proudly.


    ¡°It was because you and David prepared everything for me. Thank you in advance,¡± Elsa replied. She couldn¡¯t focus with her two brothers because in her mind now there was only Lexi. How to meet his husband as soon as possible.


    ¡°Yes, about your phone. Grandpa already said he would give it to you tomorrow after you are in Jakarta, ¡± Daniel  said. Yes, it was awkward to also punish his eighteen-year-old married sister.


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s okay, it¡¯s my fault too.¡± Jessica tried to smile. ¡°Are we going to Jakarta?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Yes, every year we will all go to Jakarta tomemorate the death of mom and dad, this time you will alsoe with us Elsa,¡± David exined.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯lle, how long are we there?¡± Jessica¡¯s brain began to think how she could still meet Lexi secretly while in Jakarta.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know for sure.¡±


    ¡°Hoaaam.¡± Their sister pretended to yawn. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m going to the room now, it seems that I¡¯m already sleepy!¡± Jessica told. The clock showed almost nine o¡¯clock in the evening. She missed her husband. She also didn¡¯t want to make Lexi wait too long.


    ¡°Yes, you know your room right, or I need to take her,¡± Daniel offered.


    ¡°Yeah, I know,¡± Jessica said quickly. ¡°Good night Daniel and David. Have a good rest!¡±


    Her two brother nodded and did not think suspicion on their little sister.


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    Desire


    Jessica went to her own room. She didn¡¯t forget to lock the door. Later, she went to her husband¡¯s room, which was far from her room.


    By elevator Jessica went to the floor where her husband¡¯s room was. When the elevator door opened, she walked quickly to her husband¡¯s room and knocked on the door.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Lexi, who had been waiting for her wife to arrive, immediately opened the door.


    They both looked at each other. Before Lexi pulled both of her wife¡¯s hands into his room, he looked right and left to make sure no one saw her.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    The man closed the door and immediately hugged Jessica tightly. A sense of excitement and longing that red up made him impatient to immediately invite his wife to sleep in the king size bed.


    ¡± Let¡¯s take a shower first, ¡± Jessica asked after her husbandnded a deep kiss on her lips.


    ¡°Not taking a shower is also okay. I want to just get to the point!¡± Lexi never let go of his hand on Jessica¡¯s waist, his hands rounded possessiveness even though there were only the two of them there.


    ¡°Oh no, we have to take a shower first, after all I haven¡¯t taken a shower since this morning,¡± Jessica told, leading her husband¡¯s hand slowly to the bathroom which was only a few steps from their standing.


    In the bathroom, Lexi didn¡¯t take off his clothes and shower right away, but Lexinded a pretty lustful pecker. Jessica¡¯s back was wrapped around his chest.


    Jessica took a breath. ¡°Let¡¯s take a shower first,¡± she said emphatically as his husband continued tond kisses on her lips, giving her no pause to breathe.


    Lexi obeyed. He nodded his head and took off the ck shirt he was wearing. Then he helped Jessica take off the clothes she was wearing.


    ¡°Let me rub your back.¡± Lexi took the water soap that was already avable there, then began to rub the wife¡¯s back. The rest of the time, he let Jessica handle it.


    Lexi soaped her own body. With eyes fixed on his wife¡¯s chest managed to keep him unblinking.


    ¡°Let¡¯s rinse now,¡± Lexi asked. He let the water drain from the top of his head. Jessica, standing next to Lexi, took a shower. It seemed like he hadn¡¯t done it in a long time.


    After cleaning from the foam, Lexi moved, he took a bathrobe for his wife.


    The two of them came out of the bathroom with their eyes looking at each other.


    ¡°Has the wound healed?¡± Jessica asked as she unpacked the contents of her bag there were two lingerie that she had prepared.


    ¡± Okay, ¡± Lexi said, sitting on the edge of the bed. He did not immediately change his clothes and only looked at his wife who was still shy.


    ¡°Should I wear this or that?¡± Jessica had two pieces of lingerie in her hands. One is  ck and one is red.


    ¡°Wear any color, I¡¯ll take it offter. No need to wear it better that way I don¡¯t have to bother taking it off.¡± The corners of Lexi¡¯s lips pulled up, forming a smile which was apanied by eye wink.


    Jessica finally chose ck lingerie. Then she moved to the bathroom to wear it without being escorted by her husband.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Lexi asked with a sharp look ready to hunt her. Jessica made him wait a very long time, confused about choosing the lingerie she would wear.


    ¡°I want to change-¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Change in front of me, or don¡¯t wear anything!¡± Lexi¡¯s face lit up, he couldn¡¯t wait.


    Jessica did not move. She took off the towel and put on the lingerie in front of her husband.


    ¡°Honey,¡± Lexi called out.


    Jessica didn¡¯t answer because she was busy changing her clothes. Suddenly Lexi was already standing behind. He hugged Jessica with both hands. A very dominating hug, of course.


    ¡°You like to keep me waiting!¡± Lexi whispered in his wife¡¯s ear, then with one beat she had already managed to take off the lingerie ribbon that Jessica had just managed to wear.


    ¡°My husband, you didn¡¯t take it off right!¡± Jessica protested.


    ¡°I can¡¯t wait, honey. Why do you always make me have to be patient.¡± Lexi carried the body of his wife up to the bed.


    The next moment Lexi had not given Jessica a chance to speak. He kissed his wife¡¯s lips and neck several times. He forgot he put a mark of ownership on his wife¡¯s chest.


    The woman simply obeyed. It was clear that his husband missed her very much. Either several times Lexi had made her fly to the seventh sky with her body still in his arms.


    As if it didn¡¯t matter that Lexi did it again and again. She didn¡¯t know how many times she did itst night.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you satisfied too?¡± Jessica whispered before she fell asleep.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m not satisfied yet, I have to make Lexi junior as soon as possible! If good manners don¡¯t make your grandfather melt, what¡¯s wrong with me impregnating my own wife!¡± Lexi was excited. ¡± Now you rest first,ter I will wake you up again!¡± he said beside his wife¡¯s ear for a moment before Jessica fell asleep.


    Lexi spread a nket to cover the body of his wife. One kiss on her forehead in gratitude before he finally slept next to her and continued to hug her in the hope that this night never ends. Or every night with my wife.


    Lexi woke up in the middle of the night. He woke this wife to ask to do it again. It was as if tonight was thest night they could be together.


    This time Jessica, who had rested, was more domineering than ever. It was she who moved more actively. It made Lexi close his eyes with the touch she gave.


    They both reached the top at the same time with lips interlocked, and went back to sleep by continuing to cuddle.


    In the morning.


    Jessica woke up first. With the body feeling like a dull crumble, she moved from her sleep. She grabbed a bathrobe which was thrown arbitrarily on the floor. Then, she immediately went to the bathroom.


    ¡± Aaaakk, ¡± Jessica shouted and stepped closer to the mirror. She looked and observed her neck and chest. There¡¯s a lot of red there.


    She shook his head slowly. Her husband was very excitedst night. Not only dozens of red marks, Jessica also felt sore down there.


    However, she was not angry. She hoped she¡¯s pregnant. She hoped God would give it soon.


    Jessica rubbed her stomach slowly, then looked at Lexi who was still asleep.


    Jessica inched as both of her closed eyelids suddenly opened. Lexi knew she was observing him secretly.


    ¡°Am I so handsome that you see me like that?¡± Lexi teased.


    Jessica shook her head. Her husband is so handsome! But she didn¡¯t say yes, didn¡¯t want to make his husband feel victorious.


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    I want more


    Lexi¡¯s breath was short. The next instant, he was on top of Jessica¡¯s body. Hended a kiss on her forehead, then hugged her tightly.


    It paid off his patience for ten days. Resist the turmoil, refrain from Jessica¡¯s charm. She was tired, with a smile adorning his cheeks, really felt satisfied.


    How many times Jessica cried, screamed, and asked for forgiveness. Finally, they reached the top together.


    Jessica closed her eyes, feeling tired and sleepy. She wasn¡¯t caring about her current body condition. She could only obey when Lexi took her into his arms.


    With her right hand Lexi was the sweat dripping down her brow. Then, he changed his sleeping position, tilted, facing towards the wife.


    He looked at Jessica, who was still asleep. A few strands of hair covering her eyebrows. He wiped the sweat that soaked her forehead and stared so closely.


    Lexi was still looking at Jessica¡¯s face, for the first time he admired the way his wife slept.


    Beautiful thick eyebrows, tapering eyshes, a tiny sharp nose, blushing cheeks, and Lexi saw that there was a smile on her red lips, could Jessica be dreaming sweetly about him?


    Lexi¡¯s lust was burning again. He couldn¡¯t wake Jessica. In the dim light, Lexi saw the wet corners of her eyes. Then he got up and grabbed the nket he had thrown. He spreaded it out to envelop the body of his wife. The next five seconds, Lexi was already lying next to Jessica¡¯s body and hugged her very tightly.


    ¡°You are mine Jessica, you are only mine!¡± Lexi said softly as he put her face on her wife¡¯s chest. Jessica¡¯s breath was a regr roar, as if it could make Lexi sleep. It was easy to fall asleep by continuing to cuddle, very close without partitions.


    It¡¯s gettingte at night. Then, it¡¯s probably early in the morning. The atmosphere in the room was still dark.


    Jessica was getting ufortable like something was disturbing her sleep. Her eyelids open and close again. Silently holding her breath, when she felt heavy because something was over her body.


    Jessica¡¯s body shuddered, tingling, pain, and goosebumps thatbined into one. Those made her want to feel again, again, and again. She began to turn the sleeping position, feeling difort.


    Then¡­


    The next moment Jessica opened her eyes.


    ¡°Oh my god,¡± Jessica whispered. She wanted to fight, but she felt weak, helpless.


    Lexi continued what he was doing. However, Jessica was still sleepy because of drowsiness that kept her from falling asleep. Lexi did not give up, wanting to feel again, dredge up as much pleasure as possible. He treated what he wanted for this.


    Jessica¡¯s eyelids opened wide when Lexi bit her shoulder.


    ¡°My husband!¡± Jessica muttered half-consciously. In the dim light of the room, she saw Lexi¡¯s face.


    ¡°Wake up!¡± Lexi said.


    Her voice made Jessica really awake. She realized that not a single thread covered her body.


    Reflexly, Jessica pulled the nket and covered her body, not allowing Lexi¡¯s two eyes to stare and observe her exposed body parts.


    Lexi shook his head. He didn¡¯t agree with Jessica.


    ¡°What are you doing, my husband?¡± Jessica grabbed a nket to cover her body.


    ¡°I¡¯m awake and want more!¡± Lexi told, looking at Jessica with continued staring at his sharp and fiery eyes.


    ¡°Want what?¡± Jessica asked with trembling lips. She chose to forget the memory of what happenedst night.


    ¡°Open the nket!¡± he ordered with an angry look.


    Jessica¡¯s hands sped tightly. Her eyelids were tightly closed. Her whole body still hurts. No, she would not allow Lexi to touch her again.


    Jessica heard Lexi¡¯s movements. She lowered the nket, peering curiously at what Lexi was doing.


    Apparently, her husband was turning off the air conditioning in the room with Jessica¡¯s nimble, back hiding in the nket.


    In less than ten minutes Jessica was already sweating. ¡°Why is the AC turned off? This room is so hot!¡±  she protested.


    ¡°Take off the nket! Now!¡± He who did not wear a thread feels hot, especially Jessica who wraps her body with a thick nket. ¡°Do you still want to be in the nket, Jessica!¡± he bluffed with a louder voice.


    ¡°No, I¡¯mfortable wearing a nket, just a little hot!¡± Jessica said, ite qs ntrary to what she felt. It was very hot, like being grilled on a burning fire. ¡°Emm-I¡¯m cold,¡± sheined, lying to look convincing.


    There was a pause of a few seconds. Jessica waited for Lexi¡¯s response.


    ¡°Then let me warm you up!¡± Lexi whispered very close to Jessica on the right in her sense of hearing.


    Jessica inched in, Lexi¡¯s insanely close voice, managing to take her by surprise. Her body shook! The shadow ofst night¡¯s scene shed back in her memory. No! Even today her body still felt tired. If possible, let Jessica rest for a day.


    With a single hand pull, Lexi managed to unravel the nket that covered Jessica¡¯s body.


    ¡± Oh, ¡± Jessica put her hands in front of her chest. She pulled out the nket and covered his body again.


    Lexi took off and threw any clothes he had time to wear.


    ¡°Help! Not now!¡± Jessica felt helpless. She opened the nket that covers her body, still shaking violently.


    Lexi looked intently. Jessica didn¡¯t seem to be joking. He was indeed exhausted.


    ¡°Sleep again!¡± Lexi whispered, changing his sitting position leaning against the wall of the bed. He could not bear, what more when he saw the two of Jessica¡¯s teary eyes.


    Jessica continued toy down. No, she would not let her guard down! That¡¯s enough for tonight.


    ¡°Here I will hug you!¡±  Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s shoulder approaching,ying on his chest.


    Jessica looked at him, convinced that Lexi was tricking her. ¡°Do I have to remind you what happenedst night? You begged and teased me! Do you admit defeat and admit that I am mighty?¡± Lexi asked


    Jessica was unsure, increasingly wary because of Lexi¡¯s remarks.


    ¡°Here Sleep! I won¡¯t bother you! Thank you forst night. Thank you for the pleasure you gave me. Thank you for serving and doing your duty as a wife!¡± Looking at the clear drops flowing from the corners of Jessica¡¯s eyes Lexi felt guilty. Jessica must have been terrified.


    He didn¡¯t let Jessica get away with it. He didn¡¯t let Jessica not want to serve him anymore.


    Lexi grabbed Jessica¡¯s chin andnded a brief kiss on the wife¡¯s lips. ¡°Here!¡± Lexi was persuading and reached out with a reassuring look on his face.


    ¡°I won¡¯t do it again!¡± Lexi persuaded to try to drown out his fiery passion. He let alone staring at Jessica, her touch could activate all the dead cells in him.


    * * *


    There wasn¡¯t much for Jessica and Lexi to do in the morning. They were both thirsty as soon as they separated because Jessica would be busy with various preparations at her birthday.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°Honey,¡± Jessica called as she approached her husband who was still lying on bed.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Lexi said, blinking his eyes to gain full awareness. He looked towards the source of the sound and found his wife who had taken a clean shower and seemed ready to get out of his room.


    ¡± I have to get out of this room right now and go back to my room, I don¡¯t want to make people suspicious because when theye I¡¯m not in my room, ¡± Jessica exined, seeing the sulking look on Lexi¡¯s face.


    ¡°Look it¡¯s still four in the morning, and we haven¡¯t eaten together either?¡± Lexi protested, looking at the wall clock. He looked at his wife who had just taken a shower.


    The smell of flowers emanating from the wife¡¯s body really tickled his nose. It wouldn¡¯t hurt if Jessica left him this morning.


    ¡°I have to go back to my room, when the makeup artist or my grandfather and my two brotherse. I¡¯m already in the room. Husband, you understand. I just want to get caught!¡± Jessica said.


    Lexi held out his right hand hoping Jessica would help him get out of bed.


    However, his wife, who was very afraid of being caught, chose to pack her stuff. She tidied up into the bag and would soon be gone.


    ¡°You¡¯re leaving right now Jess? I still miss you!¡± Lexi asked, not willing on a cold morning and still needing this warmth. His wife woulde out of his room just like that. After all, a birthday event would be held after twelve o¡¯clock in the afternoon was not this too outrageous.? It was still eight hours away, but Jessica was already very scared.


    Jessica nodded firmly. Her right hand moved to close the bag, then she walked back to the husband who was not willing if she left right now.


    ¡°Honey, I¡¯ll look for an opportunity to see you again. I will also go to Jakarta, where I will find a way for us to meet. Don¡¯t be afraid, there is always a way if we intend to meet,¡± Jessica coaxed as she reached out to leave right now. The clock on the circr watch on her right hand was already four o¡¯clock and ten minutes.


    Lexi shaked his wife¡¯s hand then he pulled her hand and made her fall into his arms.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t let you go so soon this morning,¡± Lexi whispered in her listener¡¯s senses.


    ¡°Honey,¡± Jessica protested.


    There was no way to resist Lexi¡¯s call this morning. The woman was helpless when her husband tore her shirt by force.


    Instead of being angry, Jessica smiled at Lexi¡¯s treatment of her. That man, her husband, might want to touch her again after a sweaty nightst night.


    Jessica only turned herself when her husband began to kiss and guide her. Perhaps Lexi was just afraid of a long separation from her. Jessica tried to understand. This morning, he asked her to warm his cold bed.


    Lexi continued to kiss. His hands sped her tightly as if unwilling if she left as soon as possible. He continued to move her body vigorously. Until they both reach the top.


    They both sweat again. They were still clinging to each other and hugging each other.


    ¡°Honey, I took a shower!¡±  Jessica said. She also did not refuse his actions.


    ¡°you can take a shower again, now take a shower and you can go to your room. I also don¡¯t want your grandfather and your brothers to know that you met me here!¡± Lexi told. Then, he showered his wife¡¯s face with kisses on her eyebrows, eyelids, nose, cheeks, and lingering on her lips.


    Jessica jumped out of her sleep. Instead of being angry, she smiled happily. Lexi, Lexi¡¯s treatment, and everything about her husband she would like. Including what was done this morning when her husband made her wash her hair for the second time, even though it was  Five O¡¯clock in the morning.


    ¡°Honey, you¡¯re not angry, are you?¡± Lexi asked, looking at Jessica who was turning her back to walk to the bathroom.


    Jessica nodded slowly. A sweet smile shed on her lips.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re not angry. A little exercise in the morning is what we need so that the whole day can feel exciting,¡± Lexi, who was still sweating, said.


    Jessica nodded in agreement.


    Then, she walked to the bathroom. For the second time she would take a ritual bath.


    Lexi was still waiting for Jessica. He grabbed his phone and read a message from his mother that he had been ignoring. That middle-aged woman must be waiting for good news from him.


    The call was connected and just right away, the voice of the woman who has contributed so much to his life. It sounded like she¡¯s on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Mr. Anna said.


    ¡°Hello,¡±  Lexi answered.


    ¡°How, are you there okay? Why don¡¯t you tell me and dad,¡± she grumbled . There was worry and anger, but more attention dominated.


    ¡°Yes, Mom, I am fine. I¡¯ve met Jessica andst night maybe I¡¯ve worked hard to get Lexi junior,¡± Lexi told a story that covered his happiness. He wanted to let everyone know that he was happy this morning.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Jessica, I need to talk to her. Mom did a lot wrong to her!¡± There was regret in Mrs. Hana¡¯s tone of voice.


    ¡°Mom, she just took a shower!¡± Lexi replied casually.


    Then, Lexi naked walked towards the bathroom.


    ¡°Just a minute, mom.¡± The man knocked on the bathroom door.


    ¡°What¡¯s up honey, it¡¯s already noon. I won¡¯t open the door if you want more!¡± Jessica shouted from the bathroom.


    ¡°someone wants to talk to you, my dear!¡± Lexi looked down and smiled.


    ¡°Who?¡± Jessica, who had finished bathing, immediately opened the door wearing a towel covering part of her body, Jessica came out of the bathroom.


    ¡°This is mom talking.¡± Lexi gave his phone to her husband. He followed in Jessica¡¯s footsteps.


    ¡°Hi Jessica, How are you? I missed you,  I¡¯m sorry, can youe back to this house? Not only Lexi, but me, daddy, and everyone in this house miss you too. Did you forget the roses you nted? They also miss their owners, ¡± Mrs. Anna eximed. She expressed all her heart and guilt to her daughter-inw.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I miss you, too. I¡¯m sorry I left the house. Right now, my husband is trying to get the two of us together without hiding. We all have to be patient!¡± Jessica said obviously.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll be patient, I¡¯m sure the two of you will be together again.¡±


    ¡± Yes mom, sorry I can¡¯t stay long call.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Take care of yourself and take care of your health, mom.¡±


    ¡°You too.¡±


    ¡°See you.¡±


    ¡°See you.¡±


    Jessica brought back the phone on his husband. Her husband was hugging her and touching her sensitive area in her chest.


    To be continued.


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    Chapter 98 en


    I am Jealous


    All the party preparations were done. The Ballroom of the Four Season Hotel had been decorated with flowers and various other decorations. So that the room with the capacity of the guest series was ready to receive five hundred invitations from the top officials of the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporationpanies.


    The food and drinks were also ssy. Neatly arranged on the left and right sides. Then, in the middle of the room there was arge birthday cake that had four tiers and in the dominance of white and pink. There¡¯s a candle with the number 18 twelve on it.


    Chairs and tables were standing well , but the number was not much because it included a standing party.


    Mr. Kim and his two grandsons were waiting for Elsa to arrive. Yes, some invited guests had alreadye, but the girl was not ready yet.


    ¡°Where is Elsa? David, you want to call her right now, right? The guests have already arrived but she is not ready yet?¡± Mr. Kim looked around where his colleagues had started to arrive and filled the party venue.


    ¡°Okay, wait a minute. I¡¯m going to Elsa¡¯s room and check it out!¡± David said and began to move quickly towards his sister¡¯s room.


    Meanwhile, in her room Elsa, with  one  person, was choosing the right party dress for her. Yes, not because the party dress that was chosen yesterday was not appropriate. It¡¯s just that the chest was too exposed to reveal the red mark that Lexi madest night. Didn¡¯t that mean she¡¯s going to die if she kept wearing that dress?


    ¡°Where have you been?¡± Elsa asked. Someone was picking up a spare dress that was in his room at Mr. Kim¡¯s residence.


    ¡°Soon Miss, Anik has arrived at the parking area and is now walking here,¡± the makeup artist replied, she was still styling the hair of thedy, shebed up her hair. Now it¡¯s back and a bit of a mess. Anyway Jessica didn¡¯t want the red mark. The mark of ownership that the husband pinned was seen by many people, especially the grandfather and his two brothers.


    There was a knock on the door that surprised Jessica.


    ¡°Who?¡± Jessica took a cloth to cover part of her body.


    ¡°Miss, this is the dress!¡± Anik shouted.


    A woman who was a makeup artist just now opened the door and locked it again.


    ¡°Miss, I¡¯ll help you put it on. It¡¯s already half past one. I¡¯m sure the invited guests have already arrived!¡± Anik said, trembling.


    Jessica stood up and the two women who were in her room began to help her put on the second ball gown with the chest covered so as not to expose the kiss mark which was a sign of love from her husband.


    The two of her eyes looked in the mirror. She saw the reflection of her face there. Jessica smiled in relief. The two corners of his lips widened with a happy smile. The dress, a spare dress that she had not chosen, managed to close the kiss mark in her chest area.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    There was a knock on the door that made the three people in the room startled, it was banging rather than knocking.


    ¡°Elsa already?¡± David asked from outside the door.


    ¡°Brother, I am ready!¡± Jessica said as she walked towards the door. Then, with David¡¯s guidance, hse walked towards the hotel ballroom which was at the front.


    Now they both walk side by side. David looked at his sister in amazement. Seeing Elsa make up made her look even more beautiful and reminiscent of histe mother.


    Elsa has beautiful eyes. Her face was as beautiful as her mother¡¯s. And thick ck hair like his dad.


    David immediately took Elsa to the middle of the room where the grandfather and brother Daniel were.


    Simrly to David, the two senior men of the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation were also amazed to see Elsa walking towards them.


    Even so with a man wearing a ck and white waiter¡¯s uniform. There was Lexi standing not far away. He was wearing a mask to cover his face.


    Then, Elsa stood next to her grandfather. And most of the invited guests who arrived were already preparing to hear what would be Fredy Kim¡¯s speech this time.


    They all seemed to wonder who is the woman who looks so close to the Kim family? Could she be the future wife of Daniel or David?


    ¡°Thank you for the invited guests who are already here! On this asion, I will introduce my granddaughter named Elsa Daniar Kim. On her eighteenth birthday, for the first time in twelve years, we were able to celebrate her birthday. Thank you again for your presence,¡± Fredy Kim said with tears in his eyes because he felt touched.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    The wee event received apuse from all the guests present.


    Then, the next  was cut into the cake and blew out the candles.


    When the main pickling had taken ce Jessica was sitting next to Daniel. Several men who were colleagues or children of Mr. Kim¡¯s colleagues. The one who thought Elsa was still single walked up to her and began to ask her many things.


    Yes, Elsa is beautiful. It was sure that many men would be interested in her. It¡¯s not hard for her to find a man to rece Lexi.


    Several men changed hands, congratting andplimenting Jessica. From a distance Lexi kept watching her, there was pain in his heart for not being able to do anything! More disgusted to see Daniel who seemed to introduce his wife to single men.


    ¡± I¡¯ll go back first¡±¡± Elsa¡¯s permission to see Lexi walk out of the party room.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be long,¡± he asked.


    ¡°yes, brother!¡±


    Lexi and Jessica met in Jessica¡¯s room. There¡¯s no one there. Just the two of them, of course.


    ¡°Look, I¡¯m so sick of seeing your brother! Is he trying to sell you?¡± Lexi said with his eyes closed. The shadow when Jessica smiled at another man hurts him. He was still not convinced that his wife would stay by his side forever.


    ¡°Honey, why are you saying that! I just behaved naturally, and  Daniel was just sitting next to me, ¡±  Jessica exined.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you to smile at other men, I¡¯m afraid they will fall for you in just one second!¡± Lexi said. Yes, he remembered very well how he met Jessica the first time and he did not want another man who was interested and fell in love with his wife.


    ¡°Are you jealous? Take it easy, after this my family and I will go to Jakarta and we can meet secretly again for a while before you get proof of it? How?¡±


    Lexi nodded. He couldn¡¯t do much now. The smile and gentle voice of his wife could always tame him. Now, Lexi seemsedto have fallen deeply in love with Jessica.


    The woman moved closer and hugged her husband, trying to calm Lexi who was burning with jealousy.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    There was a knock on the door. Who¡¯sing?

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    Caught.


    At the sound of a knock on the door, both Jessica and Lexi were stunned. They remained silent and began to look to the right and to the left. They were afraid that someone might be in front of the room.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    There was a knock on the door and Jessica immediately let go of her husband¡¯s embrace.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to open the door,¡± Jessica whispered.


    Lexi nodded with a wary look. However, he also did not want anyone to know that he had secretly entered his wife¡¯s room.


    Jessica walked to the door. Then she just opened up a little, just showing her head to see who was standing in front of the door.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Jessica asked with a look of dislike for Anik.


    ¡°Mr. Daniel, ask Nona toe back to Nona¡¯s party immediately,¡± Anik, who did find the order to keep an eye on Jessica, said. She was already suspicious of Jessica, but she also did not have the heart toin about all her findings to this woman.


    ¡°In a minute, I¡¯m tired. Let me rx my legs for a moment,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Well miss, is five minutes enough?¡± Anik insisted who didn¡¯t want to put the youngdy in danger.


    ¡°Ten minutes¡±¡± Jessica said, closing her eyes.


    ¡°Okay, ten minutes. I¡¯ll tell Mr. Daniel right now, miss.¡± Anik was not trying to find out what the young woman in front of her¡¯s hiding. She immediately retreated and waited for Jessica in the party room.


    Jessica closed the door. She didn¡¯t forget to lock it. Then, she walked towards the husband who was sitting on the edge of the bed.


    ¡°Why are you silent my husband? What are you thinking?¡± Jessica investigated, stroking her husband¡¯s cheek n. He could see something filling his mind.


    ¡°You know, it¡¯s hard but I don¡¯t want to give up. You¡¯re mine.¡± Lexi stopped his speech, looking intently at his wife. It was as if the separation between him and Jessica was not over.


    ¡°I will not allow you to give up, until then! We need to be together because I¡¯m all yours!¡± Jessica put her hands around her husband¡¯s neck. It¡¯s got a little bit of a sweet smell in there. If only running away didn¡¯t cause bigger problems, she¡¯s going to run away with Lexi now. She didn¡¯t feel like separating anymore. She didn¡¯t want to spend the night alone without her husband.


    ¡± Why is our story too heavy Jess, we won¡¯t give up just because your grandfather gave his blessing for our rtionship right Jess, I love you and I don¡¯t want to separate!¡± Lexiined. Simrly, Jessica also had not been able to get through the nights in a cold bed without the presence of a special woman who made him fall deeply in love.


    ¡°Are you crying?¡± Jessica asked. She looked deeply at her husband. She felt sad too.


    ¡°I was just watching my wife. Tonight, we¡¯ll be on the same ne. Who knows I might secretly meet you,¡± Lexi caressed the wife¡¯s cheek as ten minutes went by so quickly there were only two minutes left before Jessica had to return to the party.


    ¡°From Anik I got the information that me and my grandfather and my two brothers will board the ne from the airport at seven o¡¯clock tonight,¡± Jessica recalled her conversation with Anik this morning.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll book a ticket right now. You have to get back to the party right away I don¡¯t want anyone to suspect anything,¡± Lexi said, holding Jessica in her arms. It¡¯s heavy met in silent with his own wife and time was very short!


    ¡°You sure, I¡¯m back at the party right now? You even hugged me tighter.¡±


    Lexinded a kiss, asking Jessica to get out of the room and back to the party. He walked out of Jessica¡¯s room quietly.


    * * *


    Jessica returned to the party room. Everything went smoothly. No one knew nor suspected her.


    She returned to greet co-workers and some young men who wanted to say hello and get acquainted with her. There was no Lexi watching. The man was preparing for his flight tonight to Jakarta.


    One by one the guests left the party room. The festive event ended and made Mr. Kim feel so happy. Since then, Jessica had officially be one of the heirs of the Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation.


    They¡¯re on their way back home. David was behind the wheel, Daniel sat beside him. On the back side of them was their grandfather and Jessica. The four of them were heard joking and talking about the birthday party that had just ended.


    Jessica looked at the three great men in turn. She was feeling grateful for not knowing she had met Lexi secretly. On the other side, she also felt guilty because the three of them loved her so much.


    ¡°Elsa, are you happy?¡± Daniel asked. He looked up on her and his grandfather was also looking at him.


    ¡°Sure, I feel so happy. I never expected to have a family that cared and loved me as much as my grandfather, brother Daniel, and brother David.¡±Jessica was teary, not because of the festive party just organized by the grandfather. Unless they were all so attentive and fond of her.


    ¡°We are all happy because you are here. The three of us will protect you from those who bother you. Now I make sure no one dares to be mean to you Elsa,¡± David, who had been focused on driving and chose to remain silent, added.


    Jessica nodded. ¡°Thank you for grandpa, Thank you  Daniel and  David,¡± he said.


    All three just smiled.


    It didn¡¯t feel like they just had arrived at my grandfather¡¯s House. The car stopped in the basement and the four people got out of the car. Then, they all got into the elevator which immediately drove them towards the highest floor.


    The door¡¯s open. In less than two minutes, the elevator in the building was already out them the highest floor.


    ¡°You guys, get ready for tonight¡¯s departure to Jakarta,¡± their grandfather said reminded.


    ¡°Okay,¡± the three answered in unison. David and Elsa went to each other¡¯s rooms.


    Two others entered Fredy Kim¡¯s room. Bodyguard was already waiting. There was something bad happening visible from his gloomy face and did not show happiness at all.


    Daniel and his grandfather went into it. They looked at each other trying to guess what information the guards would convey.


    ¡°What do you want to bring? Good news or bad news?¡± Mr. Kim asked looking intently at the man.


    ¡°This is, Sir.¡± The Bodyguard¡¯s outstretched hand showed the screen of his cell phone. Jessica was seen leaving the hotel room. On the next slide, there appears a man photo. Yes, that man was Lexi Ricardo.


    Daniel clenched his right hand. He was angry with Lexi and so disappointed with Jessica.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°Bring Jessica here, grandpa needs to talk to her!¡± Fredy Kim said with a serious look. The twinkling of his eyes and the glow of happiness that had just appeared from his face simply disappeared.


    He swallowed. There was bitterness that crept into his heart. They turned out that not only Lexi but Jessica was also very cunning and couldn¡¯t hear his advise. He couldn¡¯t seem to tell her quietly. He might have to be a little rude or use threats which was clearly more decisive than ever.


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    Kim¡¯s Anger.


    Jessica went into her room. Then sheid her body on the bed. She returned to her cell phone, which she had hidden in a secret ce in her bag.


    She immediately sent a message to her husband.


    [ I just got home, wasying down and resting for a while. After this I¡¯ll pack up and start my trip to the airport. See youter. I¡¯ve missed you so much. ]


    Jessica wrote and immediately sent the message. She waited impatiently. As usual, every time she sent a message to her husband, she would wait until the person on the other side replied to her message.


    Just now she wanted to open a reply to a message from her husband but suddenly the door of her room opened, without a knock on the door, that made her surprised. The man standing in front of the door was his first elder brother. Daniel, he stared intently at Jessica and immediately took the phone out of her hand.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you knock on the door first?¡± Jessica asked with an angry expression. Even just not knocking on the door first, but the older brother had also taken her cell phone without permission.


    ¡°Meet grandpa, there¡¯s something grandpa wants to talk about!¡±Daniel said slowly. Although he was very angry, he could not yell or act harshly at his beloved sister.


    ¡°Give me back my phone. I¡¯m going to see Grandpa!¡±Jessica tried to negotiate. He knew Daniel was angry, as seen from his reddened face and ears. She was afraid, but she didn¡¯t want her sister to know that she had been texting Lexi even though her phone had been confiscated by Daniel.


    ¡°Meet grandpa, you¡¯ve already angered him. You better apologize right away, Jess. You really disappointed me and grandpa, you must urgently meet and exin to him now!¡± Daniel persuaded. He didn¡¯t know what his grandfather would do. He couldn¡¯t imagine it.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to see grandpa, but Daniel, you have to return my phone first! Then I¡¯ll see grandpa. If you have not handed over the phone I do not want to see grandpa,¡± Jessica answered. She raised her voice even though her face was down with fear.


    ¡°Grandpa already knows everything you didst night and this afternoon in between parties! It¡¯s better that I hold this phone because Grandpa will definitely not apologize if he finds out what¡¯s inside. One more take this.¡± Daniel took a scarf from Jessica¡¯s clothes hanger to cover the red marks on her chest from Lexi that were visible on her sister¡¯s neck area also. Daniel understood. And this time he tried not to get angry again.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Jessica nodded her head. With a slow pace and without enthusiasm, there was only one word in his head, surrender. surrender to what would happen next.


    Unable to me anyone else, all she had to do was plead with Grandpa not to hurt Lexi and her family.


    Jessica went into Mr. Kim¡¯s office. The door was still wide open as if waiting for her arrival.


    She looked back, but Daniel wasn¡¯t there. Then, she continued to boldly step into her grandfather¡¯s room.


    Keeping her head down, she walked closer to the grandfather¡¯s room where the middle-aged man was waiting for his arrival.


    Jessica swallowed. Banish for a moment the prejudices that fill her head. Yes, she had to hear what her grandfather was going to say just now pleading for mercy.


    ¡°You know why grandpa asked you toe here?¡± Fredy Kim asked, opening the conversation. He looked at Jessica with anger. The beloved granddaughter, the only granddaughter he was proud of, really hurt the trust he had just given. Jessica obviously didn¡¯t heed his request. Jessica had clearly broken her promise. Obviously Jessica saw with one eye what was the only hope he put forward which was to not see Lexi and not think about him anymore.


    Jessica didn¡¯t dare to speak. It was sure the grandfather¡¯s voice was not loud, but full of emphasis scared her until she did not dare to hold her head up even for a second.


    ¡°Did Daniel not tell you?¡± Her grandfather asked tly. He couldn¡¯t stand his granddaughter. However, he also couldn¡¯t forgive what Elsa had just donest night. Obviously he went into Lexi¡¯s room and she came out in the morning. They could spend the night together even though it was clear he warned her not to see each other.


    Silence.


    The sound of the clock ticking was loud. He let her alone to answer. Jessica took a breath and tried not to make a sound at all.


    ¡°You have to be firm, I don¡¯t want you to live with someone who has taken your parents away from this world,¡± he said, looking up. He was waiting for the response his granddaughter would give.


    Jessica¡¯s hands clenched. The room became very cold. She was afraid of what her grandfather would say next. What punishment would she receive? More precisely, what kind of punishment would Lexi and herself receive?


    ¡°From now on, wherever you are. I don¡¯t want you to see, greet, or talk to that young man. Once you break that, you know what Grandpa¡¯s gonna do. Grandpa will take over all the Ricardo family business. And grandfather will not stand still, they must all be destroyed!¡± the threat already felt furious. Jessica couldn¡¯t seem to slow down. So he had to use this method a little harshly by making threats.


    No sound came from Jessica¡¯s lips. She could not be brave.


    ¡°Fifty percent of the shares in Ricardo Group are already in Grandpa¡¯s hands. One percent more than grandfather will be the owner of Ricardo Group. You know and can guess what will happen next! So Grandpa doesn¡¯t have to exin anymore.¡± Freddy kim who had been very very disappointed moved from his seat just like that then he immediately left his office leaving Jessica still glued and standing there.


    Jessica¡¯s body was weak. Her grandfather¡¯s speech was not like exchanging opinions and would achieve something that would be mutually agreed. His word was amand that must be carried out.


    It wasn¡¯t a hard choice for her. How can she not see, not greet, and not talk to the man she loved, the man she missed every night.


    Just now she felt happy because she could meet Lexi, now the warning from the grandfather made her helpless. Seeing Lexi and his entire family destroyed wsd also not a good option. How could she risk it all and see Lexi be a failed man. No, Jessica couldn¡¯t see the man like that.


    Clear drops made wet Jessica¡¯s cheeks. She tried to close it with her two hands. The man¡¯s face and name filled her heart. It dominated her head. How long would her love with Lexi continue to be in this position?


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    Anxiety


    Jessica was alone in her room. It had been an hour since she left his grandfather¡¯s office. However, she could not yet think about what she would do next.


    She stood staring out the ss. It was a beautiful afternoon for her. The fate of her love with Lexi was not yet clear. Her grandfather always forbade her rtionship with Lexi .


    At one point she thought about running away. As David said, it was not something that solved the problem. It would only make her grandfather angry. Her phone which could keep her connected to Lexi was taken by Daniel.


    Jessica had to make a decision. Later that evening while she was on the ne she would look for an opportunity to meet  Lexi silently and talk with him.


    There was a knock on the door,  Anik¡¯s voice called to her quietly.


    ¡°Miss, they are waiting, Are you ready?¡± a loud voice was heard behind the door. Jessica quickly closed her eyes. So, she took the cup and immediately came out of her room.


    In the living room, there was her grandfather and  David, while his first brother had not sat there. Before walking closer, she made sure her cheeks were not wet with tears. She rubbed it again with a handkerchief then she stepped and sat down next to David. For now, it¡¯s only David who made her feel morefortable. The other two made him feel depressed.


    The sound of Daniel¡¯s footsteps approached. Fredy Kim¡¯s first grandson walked over and stopped right next to the grandfather who was still silent without a sound.


    ¡°Lexi is on the same ne as us, do we need to dy the departure of our ne, or do we just leave on a private jet?¡± Daniel offered another solution. He really doesn¡¯t like Lexi .


    ¡°No need, why should we avoid it! We are innocent and we must arrive in Jakarta tonight!¡± grandpa Kim said with a serious look. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the airport now!¡± he added.


    Then, the three grandchildren just obeyed and immediately headed to the basement using the elevator.


    On the way to the airport they used two cars. The first car was Mr. Kim and David. In the second car were Jessica and Daniel.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to leave, Do you, Jess?¡± Daniel asked as if he could guess what his little sister was thinking.


    ¡°Why are you so smart to guess my thoughts? I do want to run away, but I don¡¯t want anything to happen to my husband?¡± Jessica was brave. After arriving at the airport she would choose to go with Lexi. When you love someone, you choose to live with that person no matter what.


    ¡°I hope you don¡¯t follow that stupid mind of yours Jess, since grandpa used to dislike about. And grandfather was already moving quickly from what you thought. You better not mess around and throw away your ns to escape!¡± Daniel exined. He knew the character of his grandfather.


    ¡°So, should I just shut up? I love Lexi so much! I want to live with Lexi!¡± Jessica firmly can not only checkers without fighting at all.


    ¡°You better bury that love of yours Jess. I can¡¯t do much because I also don¡¯t agree with you being in a rtionship with that guy for whatever reason.¡± Daniel looked the other way. He was in a bad mood to argue with Jessica.


    ¡°Brother, look at me! Who will help me if not you and  David. I asked you to help me talk to my grandfather.¡± Jessica grabbed her sister¡¯s hand. Holding on tight, hoping Daniel would do something to their grandfather to give his approval to Lexi .


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk about this just yet, tomorrow is the day mom and dad die, they will be sad if they see us arguing and attacking each other! I hope you heard what grandpa said and don¡¯t try to figure out how to refute it!¡± Daniel, who was getting tired, ended his conversation with Jessica.


    Jessica took a deep breath, hoping the load on her chest was slightly reduced.


    ¡± Don¡¯t be reckless, ¡± Daniel ordered before the car stopped in the airport parking area. Then they got off and walked to the waiting room to wait for the scheduled departure of the ne from Changi Airport to Soekarno-Hatta airport.


    * * *


    Lexi was in his hotel room. He just called his mother and told her that he would return to Jakarta at this time.


    His thoughts immediately fell on Jessica, they had only been apart for a few hours but Lexi had already missed her again and again.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    Then, one message came in and it turned out to be from Jessica.


    The arrival of the pen made Lexi smile. At least he was very sure that soon, when on the ne he would again meet with his wife. His fingers nimbly typed messages. His expression could not hide the happiness in his heart.


    [I¡¯ll see you Jess, we can definitely be together again. ]


    Lexi sent that message to Jessica. However, the strange thing was that the message was not immediately received by his wife. Even just a checklist  one  meant Jessica did not activate the inte connection on her cellphone.


    Several times Lexi looked to his phone screen to make sure the message had been sent. However, it still checks list one which meant it was still not seen by Jessica.


    To wait while reducing his bad feeling, Lexi got out of bed and immediately packed some of his stuffs that were on the desk, put them in a backpack.


    The clock showed five o¡¯clock over ten minutes. When Lexi decided to get out of the hotel room. Then, he went down to the ground floor by elevator. He ordered a taxi to take him to the airport.


    After about five minutes of waiting, the taxi arrived and Lexi immediately sat in the passenger seat. He said his destination location, hoping to meet Jessica at the airport soon.


    Along the way to the airport, countless times he kept looking at his phone screen to check the message, but still the same message was not seen by Jessica.


    Lexi cast a nce, looking out the ss to reduce his anxiety. No, because Jessica still dominated his mind. How could her number be immediately inactive when he nimbly immediately sent  messages from his wife?


    The man became increasingly worried and tried to contact the wife but remained inactive as well. His heart was pounding again. He was afraid this was a premonition that he and Jessica would again be separated by distance!


    ¡± We¡¯ve arrived at our destination, mister, ¡± the driver who made Lexi awake from daydreaming said.


    ¡°Ok, thank¡¯s.¡± Lexi gave the fare as stated in baro. Then he got out of the taxi. Looking forward to meeting Jessica in the waiting room.


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    Mr. Kim¡¯s Anger.


    Lexi walked slowly through each aisle of the airport. Spurring both legs to walk faster he couldn¡¯t wait to meet his wife who was most likely already waiting for him in the airport lounge. He didn¡¯t care about all of Jessica¡¯s family members. This time it woulde across bluntly. On the airne, he wanted to sit next to Jessica.


    Furious must also be constantly stealthy and still had to patiently wait for the message that never seen was very annoying for Lexi! He¡¯s the kind of guy who never waiting for what he wants!


    He arrived at the waiting room of a passenger airport with an overseas destination. He looked around, then both of his eyes fixed on Jessica and three men who were not far from him.


    Lexi swallowed as his eyes met Mr. Kim¡¯s. the middle-aged man boldly returned his gaze even more sharply. The look was powerful and seemed to force Lexi to go away. His presence was disturbing and unnecessary.


    Same with Daniel, he nced briefly at Jessica and only hoped that his little brother had not made a mistake. Yeah, he hoped so.


    Sitting at the end was David. He was the closest to Lexi. He could feel what was visible from the man¡¯s eyes.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Daniel, he would have begged to let Jessica see Lexi. However, because there was the grandfather. It became motionless. He couldn¡¯t asking for that difficult thing, he also didn¡¯t dare looking and giving a smile to Lexi, he didn¡¯t dare.


    Jessica nced to the right, the direction where the grandfather was sitting. His head was still lowered, not daring to look at Lexi who was currently about ten meters away from her.


    Lexi was still standing. He didn¡¯t care about the three men. there who were there. He looked at Jessica. He waited until his wife lifted her head and looked at him. Then he walked forward and met openly in the presence of the three men.


    But Jessica didn¡¯t look at him. When he straightened his head and looked at the couple, they met each other. The grandfather moved quickly.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t forget the message from grandpa, did you? Don¡¯t look, say hello, or even talk to that child!¡± the grandfather threatened without seeing his granddaughter.


    Jessica said. Well, how could she did not see Lexi, even though the face of the man she always longed for and was always present when she closed her eyes. How could she not say hello and talk to Lexi when the man was the only life partner she had chosen and would be a life partner forever.


    Jessica ventured to stare at Lexi intensely. For a long time she did not blink with her fingers in front of the fund. She wanted to run towards her husband.


    ¡°One step you move, Grandpa be sure to make Lexi and her family be homeless!¡± the grandfather who had been angered by Jessica¡¯s behavior who had never been afraid of the threats he gave.


    The sound of Jessica¡¯s teeth clenching. Daniel and David could feel the heated atmosphere going on between Jessica and their grandfather. However, she felt unable to do anything. Daniel sided with his grandfather while David continued to side with Jessica.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m Sorry. I love you Grandpa. I love Lexi too. I promise I won¡¯t do anything. But let me satisfy you now. I need to exin something to him,¡± Jessica said, hopefully her grandfather could understand.


    ¡°Promise me you¡¯ll only see him once!¡± Her grandfather Kim who has often been lied to by his beloved grandson insisted. He forgave her twice, and he didn¡¯t know how many times he would continue to give Jessica the opportunity to see Lexi.


    ¡°Yes, I just want to see him once. After that I won¡¯t see Lexi again. I promise!¡± Jessica¡¯s low voice was clearly heard by David and Daniel who had been focusing, they were hearing.


    ¡°Alright, just this once Grandpa will let you see Lexi. If you break it do you want to ept all the consequences that grandfather has prepared!¡± her grandfather, who didn¡¯t want to be fooled by his granddaughter anymore, threatened.


    ¡°Yes, I will ept the consequences.¡± Jessica said it with conviction and made her grandfather believe it.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that grandpa gave you five minutes to meet him. After that you sit here again and don¡¯t see that man again. On the ne, when you arrive in Jakarta or when you return to Singapore! Do you promise this will be yourst meeting!¡± it was so hard to see Jessica in tears. However, every time Lexi saw hatred for the man who was too big, Fredy Kim was not willing if Jessica had to be the wife of the young Ricardo.


    Jessica nodded her head doubtfully. However, he must tell Lexi about his grandfather¡¯s n to overthrow the Ricardo Group. If not now, he was afraid that there would be no chance to meet Lexi on the ne or when they arrive in Jakarta. Her grandfather, for sure, would do a tighter guard. Lexi and all her family members should be fine.


    ¡°Meet him now, do not break from the appointed time!¡±  her grandfather said with a sour face.


    Jessica stood up from her seat. Then she turned to Lexi.


    Now the two of them were facing each other at a distance of less than a meter.


    ¡°Why did you dare to meet me?¡± Lexi asked with an expression of amazement. Jessica didn¡¯t find it easy. Supposedly, Jessica only nced at him briefly andter they met secretly. It wasn¡¯t as if Jessica was approaching.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have much time, don¡¯t do anything that makes Grandpa angry.¡± Jessica said it in a hurry.


    ¡°What about you,¡± Lexi asked. He took both of his wife¡¯s hands and held them tightly.


    ¡°I will see you again when grandpa is no longer angry,¡± Jessica replied trying to smile even though her heart was crying.


    ¡°Will your grandpa forgive me?¡± Lexi asked still did not believe that Mr. Kim would give his blessing to their rtionship.


    ¡°Of course, grandfather will give his blessing,¡± Jessica replied lying. For now it¡¯s the best she could do. However, when she arrived in Jakarta, she would do something else to trick her grandfather.


    ¡°So, what should I do now?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Focus on Ricardo Group and look for evidence, then meet grandpa. While I will continue to try to find a way so that we can meet secretly!¡± Jessica¡¯s suggestion was to keep her voice quiet. Although it was useless because her grandfather had installed a wiretap in the bag carried by Jessica.


    Lexi just nodded and focused on what his wife said.


    Jessica stared at him. There¡¯s only a minute left. Not only five minutes but also an hour felt very fleeting when she was with Lexi.


    ¡°Well,ter on the ne, after flying for twenty minutes we meet in the toilet. I¡¯m sure your grandfather and your brothers won¡¯t know. And you don¡¯t have to talk so fast because your grandfather limits the time we talk.¡± Lexi smiled since Jessica was talking like running, as being chased.


    Jessica just nodded and held back tears. There¡¯s no way she could meet Lexi in the bathroom. There¡¯s no way!


    ¡°See you.¡± Lexi let go of his wife¡¯s hand because he saw Daniel who had moved from his and was preparing to approach them.


    ¡°See you.¡± Jessica answered as she waved her hand. She didn¡¯t know when she could see Lexi again, one week, one month or somehow until an indefinite time.


    However, Jessica did not necessarily immediately leave Lexi just like that. She turned to Lexi and hugged him tightly, not just Lexi, but she herself made her grandfather looked back at them sharply.


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    Disappointment


    For a moment, Jessica stopped hugging Lexi very tightly, not paying attention to the grandfather and Jessica¡¯s two brothers and also some people who looked at them. Lexi turned back Jessica¡¯s hug. She hugged her tightly. It was so sad that Jessica felt that she cried in her husband¡¯s chest, her mostfortable ce for him.


    ¡°Five minutes are up, you must go back to your grandpa immediately before he gets angry. Take it easy,ter we can meet on the ne,¡± Lexi whispered by rubbing Jessica¡¯s back. He wished his wife would stop crying.


    Jessica tried to control her emotions. He stopped crying and sobbing. Then, once again before she unraveled the embrace, she plunged her face deep into her husband¡¯s chest long enough. She felt the beating of her husband¡¯s heart and just let go of his embrace.


    ¡°Bye, see u.¡± Jessica said quietly. Her eyes must be red and she was clearly crying, still trying to show her smile.


    ¡°See u,¡± Lexi answered with a smile.


    Jessica waved her hand, then she turned around. And the next second her cheeks were again flooded with tears.


    David, who was watching Jessica, could no longer see his sister suffer. He looked at his sister¡¯s face, wet with tears. Quickly Daniel grabbed David¡¯s arm and did not let the man move from his seat.


    Jessica stood in front of them. While Lexi was still watching him closely.


    Then, Mr. Kim, who had nned all this, immediately stood up from his seat. Then, he brought his three grandchildren to walk away. A private jet was waiting for them.


    So, knowing what Lexi and Jessica were nning from their short message that Mr. Kim wanted a private jet for their departure to Jakarta to avoid Lexi and Jessica who always nned to meet secretly.


    ¡°Grandpa, isn¡¯t the ne still twenty minutes away?¡¯ Jessica asked in between her sobs.


    ¡°Yes, the ne is still leaving in twenty minutes,¡± grandfather Kim replied casually. ¡°But we¡¯re leaving right now!¡± he nodded with a satisfied expression. He felt like he couldn¡¯t be fooled by Jessica anymore.


    ¡°Grandpa,¡± Jessica said, stepping in front of her grandfather.


    ¡°What?¡± he replied tly. As if nothing had happened. He did something that made Jessica feel ufortable.


    Lexi, yes Lexi should wait? She didn¡¯t know, how many times should she disappoint Lexi? On this one day she made Lexi wait and made him feel disappointed two times in a day.


    ¡°We have to get on a ne, I want to get on a ne!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°We have run out of ne tickets, grandpa¡¯s request to take a private jet. If you get on a ne that means you have to get on a flight tomorrow morning and you will bete on the twelfth anniversary of your parents ¡® death! You still want to get on the ne?¡± Grandpa Kim¡¯s words really made Jessica¡¯s emotions go up.


    Jessica edged. Her grandfather always put her in a position where she had no other choice.


    From behind Jessica, David affectionately embraces his sister¡¯s shoulders, then guided her up the stairs to get into the private jet immediately.


    The grandfather took a single seat and was next to Daniel. Jessica and David sat behind them.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you better get some sleep. Close your eyes,¡± David said as he gave his sister a nket.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to sleep!¡± Jessica rejected with teary eyes. She was still thinking about Lexi who would get on the ne and wait for him.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    David painstakingly spread a nket, to cover Jessica¡¯s body that had been lying with his back to him.


    ¡°My advice is better now that you give in with grandpa,ter after he gets bored then you act.¡± David patted Jessica¡¯s shoulder slowly, hoping that his younger sister could understand the game from their grandfather. He was also once made cranky when he fell in love with one of his friends when he was in college.


    Although Mr. Kim and Daniel overheard the conversation of two people sitting behind him. However, they pretended not to hear. Until any time they would not allow and give their blessing to Lexi and Jessica.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t want to sleep, I will sleep. I can not imagine if there is turbulence, ¡± heined. That¡¯s what David loves most about flying.


    Jessica didn¡¯t hold back. She hid her face behind a nket, feeling very sad and upset with people who did not know and did not want to understand his feelings.


    Some of her ns with Lexi were simply thwarted by her grandfather. Now the only thing she had not done, tomorrow the memorial service for bothte parents. Jessica would escape. Yes, she must escape and find Lexi!


    * * *


    Lexi was already on the ne. Several times he turned to the right and left to see where the Kim family members were sitting. However, he did not find Jessica and the others.


    After talking with his wife he went to the toilet for a while, and when he returned from the toilet he did not find the four of them sitting in those chairs.


    Even so, when one passenger entered the ne, he did not find any of the Kim family members on the ne. However, he did not lose hope because he knew they were on the same ne and had entered the ne first without his knowledge.


    Lexi looked at the clock on his phone. data has been turned off and there was nowork signal. It was seventeen minutes from the start of the ne¡¯s take off. That means he had to immediately go to the toilet to meet secretly with his wife.


    Lexi took off his seat belt and moved to the toilet not far from his seat.


    When he stood up and looked at the entire contents of the ne he still did not find Jessica. Lexi went to the toilet anyway in the hope that it was empty, it was possible that they had already boarded another ne or even canceled tonight¡¯s flight.


    Five minutester Lexi was in the toilet. No one else went inside even though there were three toilet rooms inside.


    Slowly and desperately Lexi walked back to hus seat. I¡¯d be lying if I didn¡¯t feel disappointed. His chest was heavy with pain in the depths of the heart.


    The man sat back down. He was wearing his seat belt again. He looked out where there were bright lights.


    Then, he closed his eyes and remembered what had happened when Jessica walked up to him.


    His wife was crying, even hugging him very tightly. If she] could meet again secretly, Jessica would not do that, right? Yes, Jessica could not have hugged him tightly and cried bitterly if she had been able to meet him tonight.


    Toote Lexi realized everything. He was getting annoyed. It turned out that Fredy Kim really did not give her blessing. To get Jessica.


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    Forced To Separate.


    Down from the ne the weather was still rainy. David brought one big umbre for himself and Jessica.


    Behind them was Daniel, who was under the same umbre with Kim¡¯s grandfather. Jessica was still struggling to talk to the two people behind her. For about two hours on the ne dhe did not say a word to his brother and grandfather.


    Now they immediately took a private car, then headed to one of the apartments owned by the Kim family in Central Jakarta.


    Arriving at the apartment David took Jessica into his room.


    ¡°You can¡¯t cry anymore, now you take a break and forget about your problems for a while,¡± David begged to persuade his younger sister. He couldn¡¯t just shut up. Jessica would feel alone if he didn¡¯t do anything.


    ¡°David is out now!¡± Jessica asked her very attentive sister toe out of her room.


    ¡°You promised you wouldn¡¯t cry!¡± the man stared at his sister intently. ¡°It¡¯s no use crying, you know you¡¯re not the only one suffering! Me and brother Daniel are the same, we are both also fighting for something, but we are also not going to fight for now we have to take grandpa¡¯s heart. I give you advice, you and Lexi should also take grandpa¡¯s heart, don¡¯t rebel! It will only make Grandpa angry and urge you!¡± he did not want Jessica to feel hopeless.


    ¡°David,e out now, I want to be alone!¡± Jessica opened the door hoping her brother woulde out of the room soon.


    ¡°Well, I will leave the room! Good night, do not cry and do not sleep nights. Got it!¡± David got up and immediately left Jessica¡¯s room.


    Then, the woman immediately closed the door and did not forget to lock it.


    Jessica was alone in her own room. She walked to the window and saw the view of Jakarta City tonight. Lots of skyscrapers and sparkling lights. Although it was raining, it seemed to understand her sad mood. Jessica tried to smile. It felt like tears have dried up bemoaning her story with Lexi.


    Should she run away tomorrow? It was like being alone because she couldn¡¯t contact anyone. All her phones were confiscated. Then, Jessica decided to find the grandfather to take his cell phone back.


    * * *


    Grandpa Kim and his two grandsons were sitting in the family room. They were discussing something very important, which they deliberately discussed when Jessica was not around.


    ¡°So how did you take care of it?¡± their grandfather asked with his eyes fixed on Daniel.


    ¡°Yes, maybe the divorce papers have been received by his secretary Arsene!¡± Daniel said, then took a cup of macino on the table and gulped it.


    ¡°Good, you never let grandfather down,¡± their grandfather praised and smiled with satisfaction.


    David, who had just heard about the divorce, rounded his eyes. If Jessica knew, she would feel sad.


    ¡°Wait, did Elsa find out about the divorce receding?¡± David stared at Daniel and his grandfather alternately.


    ¡°No, Elsa doesn¡¯t know it.¡± Daniel replied as if it was something Elsa could ept with a wide chest.


    ¡± Daniel, isn¡¯t that so outrageous! All this time we knew Elsa and Lexi loved each other. I don¡¯t think they should have to separate. That will hurt Elsa!¡± David, who until recently was the only person who sided with Elsa, objected to the divorce papers which were now on Lexi¡¯s side.


    ¡°David, have you forgotten who killed our parents? You better not interfere! The divorce papers have been received by Lexi,¡± Daniel replied, not too concerned about what was said by David.


    ¡°But, they love each other,¡±  David said.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to argue anymore, Lexi and Elsa should be divorced. Now you all have to rest, tomorrow is not a short day besides the memorial service at the grave, we will also go to the foundation to check the charity activities,¡± their grandfather said, who was very satisfied with what had happenedtely.


    David and Daniel were silent.


    ¡°Grandpa will go to sleep now!¡± He said goodnight and immediately rushed to the room. The middle-aged man was resting in his room.


    Now in the family room there were only Daniel and David. The older brother looked engrossed in enjoying drinks and snacks, while David was still staring intently at his brother. He didn¡¯t know if he agreed with Grandpa Kim.


    ¡± why don¡¯t you defend Elsa at all, why do you just obey Grandpa!¡± David protested when they were just the two of them, he was a little brave to express his opinion.


    ¡°It¡¯s not about Lexi and Elsa loving each other. The ident was caused by Samuel Ricardo. All the evidence Lexi brought was cruel. Grandpa can¡¯t report it because there is ack of evidence. But Grandpa is very sure if the ident was intentional by Samuel Ricardo.¡± Daniel won what he believed in.


    ¡°How can you be so sure if the evidence we found doesn¡¯t exist!¡± David growled.


    ¡°You know, the perpetrator must have destroyed the evidence!¡± Daniel very confidently said as if Samuel Ricardo was the culprit.


    ¡°You should not use without evidence, if Grandpa and you¡¯s usations are not true then the love of Lexi and Elsa is the victim.¡± David looked down, how can a couple who love each other be separated, then forced to divorce.


    ¡°David, are you going to keep arguing about this, never mind! Elsa and Lexi are desperate to get a divorce. Elsa deserves better than Lexi. You should understand that!¡± Daniel sipped his drink until there was nothing left. Then, he followed the grandfather from his seat and immediately walked to his room to rest.


    David took a deep breath of relief at his father¡¯s death. He decided to go out for a while. All the events of the day made him feel exhausted and frustrated.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    Jessica, who had been eavesdropping on the conversation of the three men, walked to her room. She became more determined to escape. How could the grandfather make herself and Lexi divorced?


    No matter how much she tried to close her eyes tonight, she still couldn¡¯t sleep. Lexi, that guy¡¯s face just kept going through her head. What happens to Lexi if he finds out about the divorce papers? Jessica couldn¡¯t imagine it. She was afraid that Lexi would misunderstand.


    She was afraid that her husband would think that it was she who had agreed to their divorce.


    At that moment, Jessica decided to run away. Afterpletion of the funeral, David would help her.


    Jessica wiped away tears. The next morning, she went to hrt sister¡¯s room to tell him about her ns.


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    Divorce Papers.


    From the look on Lexi¡¯s face. Arsene didn¡¯t have to ask and already knew what was going on. Face down with tightly clenched lips, Lexi walked towards the car where Arsene had been waiting for her since ten minutes ago.


    Lexi just walked into the rain and couldn¡¯t wait for the secretary who was walking towards him while carrying an umbre.


    ¡± Sir, ¡± Arsene said, walking faster and immediately protecting Lexi from the pouring rain.


    ¡°It¡¯s not wet.¡± Lexi, who was feeling disappointed, was not bothered by the rain that made her clothes wet. Wet clothes could be dried but his love for Jessica was not as easy as drying wet clothes.


    Arsene opened the door for Lexi to make sure the guy sitsfortably. There was no need for him to ask how things were going, because Lexi was definitely very bad. There were two things she had been hiding from Lexi. Of course, on the orders of Mrs Anna who did not want Lexi who was in Singapore to be disturbed by the two bad news that currently befell Ricardo¡¯s family especially for Lexi.


    Arsene walked around the car, then sat behind the wheel. He yed random music to apany his journey to take Lexi.


    I close my eyes to this


    Trying to forget


    All the good memories


    About you, about my dreams


    The more I try


    Your shadow is getting real


    Enter into the soul


    Lord, please help me


    I don¡¯t know where you are


    I feel like I¡¯m living my life without you


    Did you miss me there?


    Like I¡¯ve missed you too much


    Always miss you


    I can¡¯t deny it


    You are the only one


    That can make my soul


    Who ever dies bes meaningful


    But now you¡¯re gone


    It¡¯s like being swallowed by the Earth


    Don¡¯t you realize


    What does your love mean to me?


    I don¡¯t know where you are


    I feel like I¡¯m living my life without you


    Do you miss me there?


    Like I¡¯ve missed you too much


    Always miss you


    Oh, yeah


    Oh-oh, I don¡¯t know where you are


    I feel like I¡¯m living my life without you


    Do you miss me there?


    Like I¡¯ve missed you too much


    Always miss you


    I don¡¯t know where you are


    I feel like I¡¯m living my life without you


    Do you miss me there?


    Like I¡¯ve missed you too much


    Always miss youN?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    I don¡¯t know where.*


    ¡°Do you want to make me cry on purpose?¡± Lexi muttered but after the song was finished his chest felt tight. The lyrics of the song she just listened to represent what is happening to her right now.


    Arsene¡¯s reflexes immediately slowed down the volume of the music.


    ¡°Hurry up, I have to get home soon. I need to sleep!¡± Lexi asked.


    Arsene was silent. He didn¡¯t even have the words to describe what really happened.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t hear? Hurry up!¡± Lexii repeated grunting irritably. Arsene¡¯s act provoked his anger and emotions.


    ¡°Sir, we can¡¯t go home now, there are two things I¡¯m going to pass on and they¡¯re both bad news.¡± Arsene told it carefully.


    Lexi, who was originally leaning, nced at Arsene with a sharp gaze.


    ¡°Tell me what¡¯s wrong!¡± Lexi eximed. He didn¡¯t know what more news he would hear, he was very sure that it was no worse than having to part with Jessica.


    Arsene, who was not ready to deliver it, fell silent. He stared straight ahead at the street.


    ¡°Why did you just shut up! Tell me! No matter if it¡¯s good news or bad news, I just want you to tell me right away! got it!¡± Lexi turned his head and brought her face closer to Arsene, not angry. He couldn¡¯t wait to hear what the man would say.


    Arsene let out a deep breath to ease the burden on his heart. No matter what Lexi would react, he should know, and was the one who should hear it.


    Then, he deliberately pulled over his car still silent a thousandnguages, he took something in his briefcase. He gave it to Lexi.


    ¡°I received this letter this afternoon. I hope you are not surprised by the content inside. Mrs. Anna who told me to convey after you arrived in Jakarta. So I hope you don¡¯te forward or me me,¡± Arsene said as he gave a white envelope and was immediately epted by Lexi.


    ¡°What is this?¡± Lexi hurried to open the envelope and immediately grabbed the paper that was inside. Then he read what was written in it. Namely divorce papers.


    His lips were tightly clenched. Fredy Kim the middle-aged man didn¡¯t just make her and Jesslyn separate beds, but also got him a divorce with Jessica.


    There was a pain that slowly crept into his heart and forced him to escape his tears. Lexi couldn¡¯t take it anymore. The strong dam on his eyelid was struck by a tear that he quickly swept his tears with his right hand.


    Arsene gave a handkerchief. He knew Lexi felt sad, the man must have loved his wife so much that he had to cry.


    The man looked away. He couldn¡¯t wait to see my boss cry.


    There was a big question mark in Lexi¡¯s heart. He was disappointed if Jessica agreed to the divorce papers. He wanted to run and see Jessica right now. It might be that way he could get an exnation from the divorce papers that came suddenly.


    In her heart, Lexi wasn¡¯t sure if Jessica approved the divorce papers. I¡¯m sure Jessica still loves him. That night Jessica still said his name over and over again. The woman, too, did not resist the touch and caress she gave.


    Lexi was sure it was Kim¡¯s old man. Then, he clenched his fists. If he could, he¡¯d go see Jessica right away.


    ¡°Sir,¡± Arsene muttered, continuing to look at Lexi¡¯s expression. His face seemed calmer. However, the fingers of his hands clenched tightly.


    Lexi was just shut up. With his left hand, he tore the divorce papers. Then, he opened the car ss and threw it out.


    ¡°Sir.¡± Arsene opened a new bottle of mineral water and gave it to Lexi.


    Lexi shook his head. It¡¯s not the water he needed.  All he needed was Jessica and how he could be with her. Whatever it is, Lexi would take it even if he has lost to Ricardo Group.


    It was also felt by Arsene. There was still one more thing of information he had to convey and it would definitely make Lexi sad too. He could feel what was in Lexi¡¯s heart right now. Whatever it was, it would always hurt.


    Forced to separate, forced to divorce and forced to ept all unteral decisions from Mr. Kim.


    Arsene, who knew very well how the attitude and behavior of Lexi, understood what happened to the  boss currently must be very heavy for him. The Ricardo Group heir never put off what he wanted and always got what he wanted. This time, though, it¡¯s going to be Lexi. Yes, it would definitely make it better than before.


    ¡°Take me to Mr. Kim¡¯s apartment right now!¡± Lexi wanted the exnation from the Kim family.


    ***

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    Bad News Again.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    The stars were invisible tonight, hiding behind a thick cloud of ckened clouds. Even so, with the moonlight, it was not as bright as the night before.


    They could feel what Lexi was feeling right now. It had been raining heavily in Jakarta since this afternoon.


    Seconds changed minutes. Minutes changed hours, and hours would change days. Then, days would alternate with weeks. That time goes on and will never stop, especially waiting for weak people, people who cry and did not immediately move to improve the situation.


    Lexi, trying to be patient because Arsene did not immediately answer his question.


    ¡°Arsene why are you silent! We need to get to Fredy Kim¡¯s apartment right now. You don¡¯t want to test my patience!¡± Lexi was furious with eyes full of anger and continued to look at Arsene.


    ¡°Sir, we can¡¯t go there now!¡± Arsee rejected. He lowered his head because he could not return Lexi¡¯s gaze. Instead of fearing the anger of his boss, he was afraid to tell the next news that would most likely make Lexi sadder than before.


    ¡°Why!¡± Lexi insisted harshly he dismissed Arsene tagan from the wheel. His anger and emotionbined. He was furious. He was so angry that Arsene had no intention of helping him.


    Arsene looked at Lexi. He swallowed and prepared to say something that had been very hard for him to say. Something more serious than the news of the divorce.


    ¡°Tell me what¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t be silent and don¡¯t look at me like I¡¯m the saddest person in the world!¡± Lexi snapped hitting the dashboard of the car.


    ¡°You have to go to the hospital right now because Mr. Samuel has been in the hospital for three days. He had a heart attack and is still in the ER today,¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Daddy in the hospital?¡± Lexi asked. He was shocked. What thing did he have to face first? Not only was the divorce with his wife sudden but he also got news about his father who is currently in the hospital with a bad condition!


    ¡°Yes sir, it was Mrs. Anna who asked me not to say anything to you!¡± Arsene¡¯s words that Lexi didn¡¯t want to me. The man¡¯s eyes were still red. This was the first time his father, who usually looked strong and healthy, had to enter the ER.


    ¡°Then you just follow my mom¡¯s orders? You¡¯re not stupid, are you?¡± Lexi screamed out of anger at himself.


    ¡°Sorry, I have no choice Sir!¡± Arsene said softly.


    ¡°Yes, well now we go to the hospital!¡± Lexi eximed. He was so worried about his father.


    ¡°Yes, Sir.¡± Arsene immediately started the car and immediately ran his four-wheeled vehicle to the hospital.


    ¡°When was thest time you went to the hospital?¡± Lexi asked. For a moment he forgot about his divorce from Jessica. After all, the condition of his father was the most important thing for now.


    ¡°I went to the hospitalst night to see the doctor. Mrs Anna faithfully always apanied him, and was always next to him. Since the beginning of the hospital admission three days ago your papa has not been conscious at all and his breath sometimes disappears!¡± Arsene clearly had no intention of covering up anything from Lexi.


    ¡°What is the doctor¡¯s diagnosis?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°A disturbance in his heart that was triggered by shortness of breath!¡± Arsene obviously knew very well that Mr. Samuel liked to smoke and drink coffee.


    Lexi closed her lips. He just hoped his father would wake up soon. That way he could focus on his rtionship with Jessica.


    Arsene pressed the gas pedal. He drove the car at full speed. He needed to go to the hospital. Suddenly, a phone call came from Anna.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Arsene said, sliding the phone screen switches it to loudspeaker mode.


    ¡°Hello, Have you picked up Lexi?¡± Mrs Anna asked from across the phone. Her voice sounded trembling.


    ¡°Yes, Ma¡¯am. Mr. Lexi is next to me and we are on our way to the hospital!¡± Arsene replied.


    ¡°Mom, we¡¯re going to the hospital!¡± Lexi added who also listened to the mother¡¯s.


    ¡°You have to go to the hospital immediately, dad is conscious and immediately asks Lexi. Lexi,e quickly it seems dad misses you very much Son, ¡± Mrs. Anna said. She tried not to show herself who was sobbing.


    ¡°Mom, we¡¯re going to the hospital soon!¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°Well I wait, oh, Dad can be transferred to the treatment room, his condition has been stable in thest six hours,¡±  mother said.


    ¡°Yes, Mom.¡±


    The phone call ended and Lexi could breathe a sigh of relief after hearing from her mom about her dad¡¯s condition that had improved. At least he¡¯s not worried anymore.


    Arsene focused on driving while Lexi kept looking out the window busy with her own thoughts. After about twenty minutes of travel, they arrived at the hospital where Mr Samuel was treated.


    Arsene stopped his car in the hospital parking area. He saw the clock on the watch in his right hand already showed almost nine o¡¯clock at night.


    Both of them rushed out of the car, then, they were halfway to the elevator. When the elevator door closed, Lexi pressed the fourth floor button corresponding to the papa¡¯s treatment room.


    The means of transportation in the building delivered the two men to their destination floor. When the elevator door opened Lexi and Arsene walked quickly out and immediately stepped into the dad treatment room.


    There¡¯s the maid who¡¯s getting ready to greet him. There was a security guard standing next to him.


    ¡°Mr Lexi is home,¡± he said, so happy to see Lexi in front of his eyes.


    ¡°Yes,¡± he said.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi bettere in, Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Anna have been waiting for your arrival since earlier,¡± the maid said with a relieved expression. Lexi¡¯s arrival would surely make Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel felt calm.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go inside soon, the maid and security just go home now!¡± Lexi said .


    Then he stepped towards the door. There was Arsene behind him who also wanted toe into the room to find out the condition of his father.


    The door opened.


    He found her mother sitting next to his father. His father seemed to be closing his eyes with a supine reclining sleeping position.


    There was an infusion needle on the back of the left hand. There¡¯s an oxygen tube that helped him breathe.


    Lexi, who had never seen his father look weak, walked over. He wanted to make sure his dad¡¯s safe.


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    Chapter 107 en


    Confession


    Whatever our ambitions and desires are, God has power over it. Sometimes it will be granted easily, but sometimes we must pray and be patient. God will grant what is our prayer and desire.


    Tap.


    Tap. Tap.


    Lexi walked closer. As if waiting for the arrival of the son, Samuel Ricardo opened his eyes when he saw Lexi walking towards him.


    Yes, the man was already unconscious and had to be in the emergency room for three days after Lexi¡¯s departure to Singapore. Not without reason, the past events that Lexi asked caused a big question mark that provoked a great quarrel between himself and her wife.


    Yes, Mrs. Anna, who was suspicious, immediately asked directly about the incident twelve years ago. All this time, Mrs. Anna was silent, which did not mean that she did not feel suspicious. Because, in the past when he touched on the issue of Darren and Melisa¡¯s deaths, the husband was always distracted or sometimes had to get angry and unclear.


    That made Mrs. Anna choose not to ask again. Gradually, she forgot the case of Melisa¡¯s death and only when Lexi asked before leaving for Singapore. She recalled that. And sure enough, the question she asked triggered the husband to have a heart attack and immediately went to the ER for three days, even Mr. Samuel was critical for a while, before finally this afternoon after Arsene visited him. The husband came to his senses and his condition improved.


    He had a lot to say before Mr. Samuel fell asleep while waiting for Lexi¡¯s arrival.


    ¡°When did you arrive?¡± Mr. Samuel asked with his eyes fixed on Lexi. He opened his eyes even wider to see his son more clearly.


    ¡°I just got here, Dad.¡± Lexi came closer and looked at papa intently. His face looked pale and dark. His hands were pretty cold. There was no smile and a trace of spirit that was always seen in every word that the father said. Mr. Samuel Ricardo¡¯s voice, which was biased, sounded loud, but this time it sounded low. Lexi had to sit very close to hear what his father was saying.


    Mr. Samuel beckoned Lexi toe closer. ¡°I just want to talk to you!¡± he whispered very quietly in the sense of the listener¡¯s son. ¡°Tell mom and Arsene toe out!¡± he asked. Although his voice was weak both his eyes were still alert. He knew who was in that room.


    Lexi nodded, then he looked at his mother and Arsene in turn. ¡°Daddy just wants to talk to me, mom and arsene please get out of dad¡¯s treatment room immediately, there is something very important and secret that dad wants to tell me.¡± Lexi conveyed what the father wanted. Yeah, it¡¯s usually like that. Lexi would be a child who would also be the mostfortable ce for Samuel Ricardo to reveal all the secrets he had. Lexi was the one he trusts the most.


    Listen to what Lexi said, Mrs. Anna and Arsene immediately out of the treatment room Mr. Samuel, they both provide privacy for father and son to talk alone.


    ¡°Arsene, we¡¯re out. You also have to go home now, let me and Lexi be here to take care of his dad,¡± Mrs Anna said as she walked out and next to Arsene who was also out of the treatment room.


    Now in the room there was only Lexi and Mr. Samuel. ording to the request of his dad, Lexi grasped his dad¡¯s hand and sat down at a very close distance.


    ¡°Why is it so important for me to tell my mom to go out?¡± Lexi asked. His heart and brain were filled with joy. However, he still tried to focus on his father who was currently in front of him.


    ¡°There is something that disturbs my heart, there is something very heavy, for me to tell you¡­ but I have to tell you because you have to know.¡± Although slow, Lexi could clearly hear what his father said.


    ¡°Just tell me dad, I¡¯ll be happy to listen to it.¡± Lexi widened his lips to form a smile. He promised that if what his father said was a request, he would grant it.


    ¡°I hope you won¡¯t be upset by what I have to say right now.¡± Mr. Samuel¡¯s hand was getting tighter. He didn¡¯t look the other way either. His two eyes stared at Lexi, and were always fixed on him.


    Lexi nodded, asionally stroking a few strands of hair that fell on his father¡¯s eyebrows. Three days before his Papa fell ill, and now the middle-aged man looked emaciated.


    ¡°Actually, it¡¯s about twelve years ago. You will hear all the stories from me right?¡± The look in Samuel¡¯s eyes was hopeful. He didn¡¯t know how to cover it all up, and he needed to be honest with Lexi so he could do something for him, to help him.


    ¡°Tell me dad, I¡¯ll hear it.¡± Lexi brushed off all his bad premonitions. He was so sorry for his dad who was still in poor health.


    ¡°Twelve years ago, my father didn¡¯t. But actually I knew the bad n, but I who wanted Ricardo Group to remain standing and not suffer losses was forced to thirst to close my eyes and close my ears. Jessica¡¯s parents had an ident that left them dead.¡± Mr. Samuel told me with a breath that sometimes gasps.


    ¡°Then who did it?¡± Lexi insisted, seeing the look on his father¡¯s face, he hesitated.


    ¡°The one who did it was Casandra¡¯s dad. He had a n to kill Darren and Melisa,¡± he said.


    ¡°What is the role of you?¡± Lexi was sure if  his father not only knew it, but his father also contributed to the n.


    Silence.


    Samuel closed his eyes. Although it has been a dozen years, the incident was still clearly recorded in his head.


    ¡°You just found out and didn¡¯t prevent it from getting involved? say it now!¡± Lexi was starting to get nervous.


    ¡°I provided facilities for his father Casandra tounch his action,¡± Mr. Samuel replied honestly. That meant his father and Cassandra¡¯s father worked together to n the terrible ident.


    Lexi¡¯s heart felt out of ce. All this time his father tried to evade and convince himself that he was not involved, although in fact he was also involved. Yes, the ident was the act of his father and Cassandra¡¯s father.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°Dad, you knew that just as you nned it, as you killed Jessica¡¯s parents. you madeJessica live in an orphanage!¡± Lexi¡¯sfingers trembled. He didn¡¯t know what to say to Jessica. He didn¡¯t know what to say to that woman. What if Jessica found out?


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for her, I¡¯m really sorry.¡± Mr. Samuel took off his hands from Lexi.


    His eyes closed, he took hisst breath. After he confessed to the crime he hadmitted twelve years ago.


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    Broken.


    ¡°Mom, call the doctor,¡± Lexi cried as she walked out of his father¡¯s room. The man ran a little and felt uneasy because suddenly the pack was silent because he was unconscious.


    ¡°What is it?¡± his mother asked, who was standing next to Lexi.


    ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± Lexi replied and he immediately walked to look for the nurse on duty that night while Mrs. Anna went inside to see the condition of her husband.


    ¡°Honey,¡± the middle-aged woman called her husband as she patted his right cheek softly. ¡°Honey, wake up,¡± she repeated by shaking the unconscious man¡¯s right arm.


    Samuel was silent. It made Mrs. Anna even more worried. How hard she called and shook her husband¡¯s arm, the man did not answer her at all.


    Tap. Tap.


    Tap. Tap.


    Tap. Tap.


    Lexi¡¯s quick footsteps along with a nurse and a doctor came into his father¡¯s treatment room.


    The medic immediately took action to take Mr. Samuel to the ER.


    Lexi and Mrs. Anna watched as Mr. Samuel entered the ER. However, they are not allowed to enter.


    The doctor attempted to use a cardiac arrest device to restore his patient¡¯s heart rate. However, several times he tried. The result was zero, the patient was dead.


    The man, who worked as a doctor, removed the infusion needle, removed the oxygen hose, then confirmed the condition of the patient. Later, he went out to meet the wife and son of Samuel Ricardo who had known him for a long time.


    with his right hand, Dr. Roni opened the door handle which immediately made Lexi and Mrs. Anna stood from sitting, then walked towards him.


    ¡°How is my husband, doc?¡± Mrs. Anna asked with a hoarse voice and teary eyes. She wasn¡¯t ready for anything bad to happen to the man who had been living her.


    Lexi stared at the doctor, waiting for a good answer toe out of there.


    ¡°Mr. Samuel has returned to the side of God Almighty, exactly at 9:21 PM,¡± the man who works as a doctor answered. ¡± we from the hospital will immediately take care of the body, may Mrs. and Mr. Lexi be given patience and fortitude, ¡± he added, expressing his condolences. Then, the man immediately went to examine the next patient.


    Mistress Anna cried in the arms of his son. She didn¡¯t know if her husband had really left her. At first she thought that Mr. Samuel¡¯s consciousness from this afternoon would make him immediately recover and be able to return home. In fact, the man she loved so much had passed away before her.


    ¡°Mom, please don¡¯t cry.¡± Lexi, who was actually fragile, was trying hard, trying to reassure and strengthen his heart for his mother.


    Lexi¡¯s request was not directed by his mother. The woman was still crying. She couldn¡¯t ept the fact that her husband left her first.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll call Arsene to prepare the funeral tomorrow.¡± Lexi took the phone in his left trouser pocket and was about to call Arsene.


    * * *


    After receiving orders from Mrs. Anna to go home immediately. Arsene only ording to, tonight he did not need to stay at the hospital because Lexi went out from home.


    Arriving at the parking area, Arsene got into the car. Yes, today he felt like yesterday. Three days in a row he always stayed in the hospital. His wife, Kania, did not allow him to go home because he could not bear it if he did not apany Mrs. Anna in the hospital.


    In the morning he also had to go to the office, alternating with Ronald. Make some urgent important decisions while Lexi was away and Mr. Samuel was in the hospital.


    The man was relieved, other than that Lexi was home. The Great Master had alsoe to his senses. Tonight he seemed to be able to sleep well with his wife and son at home.


    The man sat behind the wheel, and began to start his car. The clock on his left wrist shows 10:05 PM. Then, he began to run his car at medium speed with a heart overwhelmed to the relief.


    Along the way he again listened to music to apany his journey tonight. Not that he wasn¡¯t worried about Lexi and Ricardo Group. He deliberately did not convey thepany¡¯s problems to Lexi so that the man could focus on his father, then focus on his rtionship with Jessica. Only then he could return to focus on working at Ricardo Group, whose performance had decreased in one month.


    ¡°I can¡¯t be pessimistic, everything will definitelye back fine. Even Ricardo Group will be more advanced. This is just a pebble that will serve as a bridge for Ricardo¡¯s family to be even better than before,¡± Arsene muttered encouragingly.


    He watched the streets begin to empty. The rain had already begun to subside, but the road looked still wet from the rainwater.


    Suddenly a phone call was heard. The photo of the boss was on the phone screen. The car slowed down and he immediately received a phone call from Lexi.


    ¡°Hello, ¡± Arsene said.


    ¡°Hello, have you arrived home?¡± Lexi¡¯s voice on the phone beaver sounded slow and hoarse.


    ¡°I¡¯m still on the road, can I help you?¡± he offered. He didn¡¯t want to have to go to the hospital again. However, he could not argue.


    ¡°Prepare a funeral for daddy tomorrow. Inform about daddy who has passed away to all employees.¡± Lexi tried hard to convey the news of the death of his father.


    ¡°Yes sir.¡± Arsene¡¯s hands are shaking, the news of Samuel Ricardo¡¯s death was like lightning on a sunny day at noon. The man who was always good was gone. A man who taught him many things in the business world taught him to the point now. Gone forever.


    ¡°You just go home tonight, I can take care of it here,¡± he said.


    ¡± No sir, I¡¯m going to the hospital right now, ¡± Arsene denied he knew if Lexi was not okay at the moment.


    ¡°Thank you, thank you for always being by my side,¡± Lexi said.


    ¡°You are wee Sir, a good friend will not leave his sad friend alone,¡± Arsene, who was now stopping the pace of his car, consoled.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± Lexi ended the phone call.


    Arsene put his phone down, then he started the car again and turned around. He drove his car back to the hospital.


    In the middle of the way, he took the opportunity to call the personnel department to inform them officially of the news of the death of Mr Samuel Ricardo.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    Then he focused on driving again. At a time like this, it didn¡¯t feel like Arsene was shedding tears. Remembering all the merits of the father of Lexi Ricardo. He still did not expect that the master of Ricardo Group officials had left this world forever.


    Arsene rubbed the tears that soaked his cheeks. He drove the car again, this time with a little increase in speed in order to arrive at the hospital immediately.


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    Silent Night


    It¡¯s gettingte. The atmosphere became very quiet. Lexi was sitting in one of the chairs in his father¡¯s treatment room. His mother, apanied by the maid, returned home first while Arsene was watching the funeral procession of his boss.


    Lexi stood up from her seat. Already, he was no longer concerned with what was raging in his heart. With thoughts floating somewhere, he packed one by one of his father¡¯s stuff. There¡¯s a big bag in there. Then, he put in the phone, the tablet belonged to his father. There were also some books that his mom brought for him. Lexi packed the book on the small desk, then put it in the bag.


    There was bitterness that had filled his throat. His chest feels tight and crying would not reduce or change anything. Everything had to work out. Whatever was ahead, the man was determined to face it.


    Lexi¡¯s tear defense dam copsed when he saw his father¡¯s phone screen. A picture of him when he was a little boy in his father¡¯s arms. Yes, it had already happened more than twenty years ago, and time was running very fast. Seeing the fact this day his father had left this world forever.


    One by one. The clear drops wet Lexi¡¯s cheeks. His eyes closed tightly to reduce the sadness that had been sitting in his heart. His father, the man on whom he had been leaning, was no longer there. It was no longer possible to see or talk to him.


    How would he live his next life? How did he deal with the Kim family?


    The door opened slowly, there was Arsene who had been waiting for his arrival in the door since earlier.


    ¡°Sir,¡± Arsene called, standing on the lip of the door with his eyes fixed on Lexi.


    Lexi did not immediately straighten his head. He made sure there were no tears on his cheeks until he lifted his head to look at his secretary.


    ¡°We have to go home now, the procession has beenpleted. We must immediately take the deceased to the funeral home and prepare for the funeral tomorrow morning,¡± Arsene said. As same as Lexi, he also felt lost over the death of Mr. Samuel. It was not as bad as Lexi thought.


    Silence. There was no other sound except the sound of the wind blowing from the open window.


    Arsene was still standing transfixed waiting for Lexi who had not responded. ¡°Sir.¡±


    Lexi nodded her head slowly.


    ¡°Come on,¡± Arsene asked to grab the bag in Lexi¡¯s hand and embrace the boss. Yes, as a friend or rtive was not like only a boss and secretary, but more than that.


    Lexi only obeyed when Arsene continued to lead him into the elevator.


    In the elevator, a cold night was felt. Arsene couldn¡¯t see Lexi who was being crushed as hard as he was. He nced, Lexi¡¯s skin looked red. So it was with his eyes. The more puffy that made him close his eyes longer than usual.


    The elevator door opened. Now Arsene let Lexi walk the lead.


    ¡°That¡¯s the ambnce over there,¡± Arsene pointed out.


    Then, the two walked side by side. Then, they approached the funeral car.


    ¡°Sir, do I need to ask Ronald to pick you up here?¡± Arsene offered. He wasn¡¯t sure if Lexi was going to get in the ambnce.


    ¡°No, I want to apany my father,¡± Lexi said. He opened the ambnce door. Then he came in first followed by Arsene.


    Ambnce driver made sure that Ricardo¡¯s family was already inside. Next, he got into the car, got behind the wheel and immediately ran the funeral car towards the funeral home.


    The sound of sirens ring apanied the car that began to walk away from the hospital area.


    In the back of the ambnce. Lexi stared at his father¡¯s body. In the past, when there was the sound of a hearse siren he would immediately enter the house. And this time, it was no one else, his own father who was in the hearse.


    ¡°Sir,¡± Arsene called, breaking the silence. From inside, the sound of sirens was not very clear.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Lexi nodded his head. He didn¡¯t want to talk or see anyone. He wanted to shut himself up and cry. So that the burden in his heart was reduced


    ¡°I¡¯m sure Mr. Lexi can handle everything. Mr. Lexi can be strong and can sincerely ept the departure of Mr. Samuel,¡± Arsene said, trying tofort the sad man in front of him.


    ¡°Yes, take it easy, I will try to ept all these circumstances sincerely!¡± Lexi replied with teary eyes.


    ¡°If you want to cry, just cry, it¡¯s okay. That doesn¡¯t mean Mr. Lexi is weak, just cry if it can make Mr. Lexi feel relieved!¡±


    Lexi was transfixed, the next second he was crying again.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    * * *


    In the media the news of the death of Samuel Ricardo had spread widely. Company officials, employees, and colleagues had heard about the news of the death of the owner Ricardo Group.


    Except for the Kim family. Daniel woke up in the middle of the night to a report of the death of the man involved in the death of his parents.


    However, he did not feel happy. There he felt upset because he had not been able to put him in jail but the person had died first.


    Then, he immediately searched for one of the numbers of his subordinates and immediately contacted him via telephone.


    The call was connected.


    ¡°Hello,¡± the man said on the other end of the phone.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Daniel said.


    ¡°Boss, is it a sudden assignment until boss Daniel calls me in the middle of the night like this?¡± someone asked on the other side of the phone.


    ¡°I want to know about the death of Samuel Ricardo. Find out all the information about the man! Cause of death, and also some things about his sudden death!¡± Daniel asked.


    ¡°Well sir, I will look for information right now!¡± said the subordinate enthusiastically. When doing impromptu tasks like this, he would usually get a lot of bonuses. So it was with this time.


    ¡°Good!¡± Daniel ended the phone call. Then he turned off the light on the desk next to his bed. Fredy Kim¡¯s first grandchild was trying to sleep. Yes, it was just two hours he slept before then when he woke up he got news that surprised him enough. So after that Daniel could not sleep quickly.


    Various positions he tried. Supine, tilted to the right side, face down, and tilted to the right side. However, still he could not fall asleep. He let himself alone fall asleep, but it was hard. Both his eyes became fresh and still wondered what was the cause of death of the man he had been marking.


    Daniel stared at the dim lights of his room. For a moment he remembered Lexi, how the fate of the man. The divorce papers were clearly in his hands, and now he was also sad to ept the fact that his father had died.


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    Daniel Was Worried.


    Lexi walked slowly to her room. Even though he was tired and weak, he continued to spur his legs to keep moving up step by step.


    At the door, Lexi paused for a moment. He felt a deep sadness and emptiness in his heart. Yes, the ticking of the wall clock in the family room made Lexi more aware that there was no longer the figure of his father.


    And when he opened the door to greet the room was empty without the presence of Jessica. It made him miss her presence even more. If only Jessica had been with him tonight, maybe he wouldn¡¯t have suffered like this.


    Lexi spread his body on the bed. He cried in silence as the tightness in his chest could not be reduced. However, he still did not do anything. The divorce papers from Jessica and also the death of his father made him devastated.


    All night Lexi could not fall asleep. Although his body was tired and crumpled. But the sleepy eyes didn¡¯t evene close to him. Left by the person he loved the most, Lexi felt it only this time.


    In the morning.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    Lexi had a short nap from three in the morning until five in the morning.


    He woke up when someone knocked on his door.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi,¡± the maid said softly.


    Lexi couldn¡¯t sleep well. He immediately awakened after hearing someone call his name even with a very quiet voice.


    ¡°Sir,¡± the maid repeated, not hearing her master¡¯s reply.


    ¡°Yes,!¡± Lexi replied. He slowly got out of his sleep and walked to the door to open it.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry to interrupt your rest time, Madam Anna asked you to go downstairs immediately.¡± the maid said it slowly. The woman did not feel good to disturb her master who was still resting.


    ¡°Where is my mom ?¡±Lexi asked. He tried to stay upright.


    ¡°Mrs. Anna is in her room,¡± The maid replied. ¡°Mr. Lexi must see Mrs. Anna right now!¡± she added.


    ¡°Well I¡¯ll be there right now!¡± The man walked to the first floor and immediately met his mother.


    Lexi opened the door slowly. He saw his mother sitting on the edge of the bed with her head down. There was a maid there who always apanied her. Yes, the maid was taking care of her.


    ¡± Mom, ¡± Lexi whispered as he moved closer to his mom. He walked slowly and sat down next to his mother.


    Seeing Lexi¡¯s arrival, the maid immediately said to leave and go out of the room. Now, in the room there was only Mrs. Anna and her son.


    The middle-aged woman raised her head. He looked at Lexi who was sitting next to him.


    ¡°My son, your father is gone, your father is no longer in this world. From today on, it¡¯s just the two of us. Can¡¯t you just be with mom?¡± Mrs. Anna not only lost her husband, but she thought more about Lexi. What would happen next, the Kim family who believed too much that Samuel Ricardo was the culprit, would definitely not stay silent.


    ¡°Mom, Mom, you don¡¯t have to worry about me. Me and you, mom, we can definitely move on and live together even without dad, ¡± Lexi said, his lips slightly widened even though he was actually not doing well.


    ¡°How can I not worry about you, now you are the only one alive. I don¡¯t want anything to happen to you.¡± Mrs. Anna continued to shed tears. Lexi¡¯s load was very heavy. He had to open up about what happened twelve years ago. Opened a crime he never evenmitted.


    Lexi tried to guess what was on his mother¡¯s mind.


    Mrs Anna wiped away the tears that had been pouring from the corners of her eyes. Imagine Lexi having to tell Mr. Kim what happened twelve years ago, MrsAnna shuddered, it could be that the man would give Lexi a punishment.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m here. And I¡¯m fine. You have a shower soon, we have to prepare to take dad to the final resting ce.¡± Lexi hugged his mom for a moment. So, he got up from his seat and immediately left the room of his mother.


    * * *


    In the morning, before David and Jessica woke up, Daniel woke the grandfather first.


    ¡°Grandfather.¡± Daniel called in a quiet voice as he knocked on the door of the grandfather¡¯s room.


    ¡°Come in,¡± Fredy Kim said who turned out to be awake first.


    Cklek.


    The door¡¯s opened.


    ¡°What is it?¡± the middle-aged man, who was still sitting leaning on the bed, asked.


    ¡± There is something I want to ask you, ¡± Daniel said deliberately, provoking conversation before he revealed the news about the death of Samuel Ricardo.


    ¡°Tell me what¡¯s wrong?¡± Fredy Kim, who always gets up early, was a little disturbed by Daniel¡¯s arrival.


    ¡°This is about the memorial for the death of mom and dad. When do we go to the grave?¡± It could be that Samuel Ricardo¡¯s funeral was exactly the same as the graves of his parents who were indeed buried in the Ricardo family¡¯s burial ground.


    ¡°At nine o¡¯clock, ording to the schedule that has been written, after that we will go to the foundation and also the orphanage where Elsa grew up.¡± his grandfather looked up, answered casually.


    ¡± Can we just go to the grave in the afternoon, ¡± Daniel suggested, he did not want Elsa to know about the death of her father-inw. If Elsa found out, she would choose to go with Lexi. That¡¯s for sure.


    ¡°you don¡¯te, as usual we will go to the grave first and then to the foundation for this year we will go to the kasih bunda orphanage!¡± his grandfather was obviously upset with Daniel who tried to change the schedule of today¡¯s activities.


    ¡°Emm then how about we just go to the tomb early in the morning.¡± Daniel looked down although he was not sure that his grandfather would grant it, but he was still looking for a way to minimize the possibility of Elsa meeting Lexi.


    ¡°No, why do we have to change Daniel¡¯s schedule?¡± Fredy Kim, who already felt suspicious, looked at his first grandson with a sharp look. Sure if there was something that made Daniele to his room and suddenly made a strange request.


    Daniel hesitated, he was not sure that he would tell his grandfather right now because the information he had received was notplete.


    ¡°Tell me what¡¯s wrong?¡± the middle-aged man insisted, waiting for an answer from the man who was currently sitting in front of him.


    ¡°Samuel Ricardo,¡± Daniel was forced to say the name of someone his grandfather did not want to hear.


    ¡°Why did you say that man¡¯s name, you know Grandpa doesn¡¯t like to hear that name!¡± Mr. Kim¡¯s response was still ordinary.


    ¡°The father of Lexi Ricardo, the leader of Ricardo Group, passed awayst night at exactly 09:21,¡±  Daniel told his grandfather. His grandfather was shocked.


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    David¡¯s Defense.


    Freddy Kim stared at the screen. Exposed information about Samuel Ricardo, starting from his name, date of birth , and ce of residence. Next, the names of his parents, his brother¡¯s name, his education history, his work history, and thest is the day of his death.


    Maybe it¡¯s a coincidence. Exactly twelve years ago. The same date and the same month. After celebrating the birthday of his granddaughter named Elsa. Darren and Melisa also died, as a result of a car ident.


    The Elder of the Kim family could not change the schedule for the memorial of the death of the parents of his three grandchildren. However, he was able to start the event earlier than usual.


    So, if the funeral of the man, he didn¡¯t want to hear his name again, was at nine in the morning. Thus, he was able to go to the grave an hour earlier than what had been scheduled. That was, at the same hour as the man¡¯s funeral, which would most likely bring Lexi and Jessica together.


    Yeah, that¡¯s never gonna happen. He must continue to create misunderstandings between the two so that Lexi and Jessica could not live together. Yes, they would never live together!


    ¡°Why don¡¯t we just leave at seven o¡¯clock,¡± Daniel offered, who did not want a meeting between Jessica and Lexi anywhere, even in the grave.


    ¡°Departing from the apartment at half past eight and we arrived at the grave at eight over fifteen, the prayer together took only half an hour. I¡¯m pretty sure we¡¯re not going to see that guy¡¯s funeral.¡± Freddy Kim was very confident. He didn¡¯t like the news of Ricardo¡¯s death. The man hadn¡¯t even gotten any punishment for what he had done! Wasn¡¯t he already so cruel to eliminate people¡¯s lives on purpose!


    ¡°Well, if you think grandpa is the best.¡± Daniel came out of his grandfather¡¯s room. When ites to Samuel Ricardo, he did it quietly and secretly. He didn¡¯t want her sister to hear about her father-inw¡¯s death. It could be that Jessica would cry, roaring to be able to meet with Lexi. It would never happen because the divorce papers were already in Lexi¡¯s hands.


    He quietly closed the door to his grandfather¡¯s room. Next, he would go to his younger brother¡¯s room. If he hadn¡¯t told him, his brother would have told Jessica about the news of Lexi Ricardo¡¯s death.


    Knock.


    Knock.


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    ¡°David!¡± Daniel called slowly. He didn¡¯t want Jessica, whose bed was right next to David¡¯s, to wake up if he banged on the door or made a loud noise.


    However, David, who was still fast asleep from fatigue, did not respond because he was still exhausted.


    Daniel had to call her harder and knocked on the door several times.


    ¡°Wait a minute,¡± David said from inside the room. His voice was hoarse and sounded angry because his sleep time was disturbed. It¡¯s not even six in the morning.


    In less than ten minutes, the door opened and Daniel forced his way in, though David only showed his head.


    The older brother barged in and immediately opened the room curtain. Letting the light enter his room and David, who was now back down to continue his sleep, growled angrily.


    ¡°Can I ask you something?¡± Daniel, who started kissing if David had started leaning towards Jessica, asked.


    ¡°I have information about Samuel Ricardo, I will tell you but I hope you don¡¯t tell Jessica!¡± Daniel said. Heid down next to his sister and looked at what was visible from the look on his face.


    ¡°What is it?¡± David asked, he sharpened his sense of hearing because he didn¡¯t want to miss a single word that his brother would say.


    ¡°So, I don¡¯t want Lexi to meet Jessica.¡±


    ¡°They didn¡¯t meet, did they?¡± David felt that the information Daniel gave was not very important. He closed his eyes and changed his sleeping position to his back.


    ¡°Not now, butter. Lexi wille at nine o¡¯clock at her father¡¯s funeral and we wille at eight o¡¯clock at thememoration of the death of our parents,¡± Daniel said .


    David was stunned by what Daniel had just said. ¡°Who died? Didn¡¯t I hear you wrong?¡± he asked his brother to make sure.


    ¡°Samuel Ricardo, he passed away yesterday, in the hospital.¡±


    David gasped. He couldn¡¯t imagine what¡¯s happening to Lexi right now. What would Jessica do if she found out?


    There was a long silence in the room until David was forced to express his opinion.


    ¡°Will you never stop? When are you gonna put an end to all this?¡± David asked for the first time in his life he did not agree with what his brother was doing.


    ¡°What do you mean, shut up. It¡¯s between me and grandpa!¡± the reply that began to find out if David sided with Jessica¡¯s union with Lexi.


    ¡°Wait a minute, let¡¯s talk, don¡¯t leave the room or I¡¯ll tell Jessica everything!¡± David was starting to get angry.


    ¡°Yes, say it! Quickly tell me, I don¡¯t have much time to argue!¡±


    David swallowed and took a deep breath before giving his opinion.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if you want to y with Lexi. I don¡¯t care if you want to load the young man destroyed. Just do it until you feel satisfied and feel victorious. What I don¡¯t like is when you make Jessica cry, you don¡¯t feel her sadness. Jessica was sad and crying because of everything her brother did to them both. Forced farewell. Divorce papers, then what else do you want. Should Jessica run away and leave us all alone then sister realizes that all this time we have never given happiness to her!¡± David almost screamed out of emotion.


    ¡°Then, should we let Jessica live with the person who killed our parents?¡± Daniel wanted to make David silent, but failed because the usually obedient little brother now dared to show his fangs.


    ¡°Now if you are in the position of dad and mom. I want to see Jessica smile. Not tortured like this. Separated from those she loved!¡± David got out of bed and went to the bathroom. He was tired of hearing all the excuses from his brother.


    Daniel nodded, and his brother said the same thing. Then, he began to remember what had happened to Jessicately. Her sister cried more often than she smiled.


    Guilt slowly but surely crept into his heart. Several times in his mind, Jessica was crying and shedding tears. Should he give his blessing to let Lexi and Jessica be together?


    Suddenly he felt very guilty.


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    Chapter 112 en


    Funeral.


    The sky was overcast as all members of the Kim family were at the funeral tomemorate the passing of Melisa and Darren Kim.


    Fredy Kim with his three grandchildren dressed in all ck. The clock struck eight over seventeen minutes as a religious leader standing on the far right began to recite a prayer for Jessica¡¯ste parents.


    ¡°Mom, Dad, I¡¯m sorry I hated you so much, I really didn¡¯t know you were dead. I¡¯ve always believed that you¡¯d pick me up at the orphanage one day. Mom, Dad, I already have a husband. His name is Lexi. But right now I can¡¯t bring him here. I promise one day I will introduce you to you, mom, dad.¡± Jessica¡¯s mind as she looked at the grave of her parents in front of her.


    Every now and then, Jessica looked at the three other men who were fervently praying. Then he looked back at his mother¡¯s grave. ¡°Please pray for Jessica. Jessica wants grandpa to approve Jessica¡¯s rtionship with Lexi, only Lexi whom Jessica loves, Mom.¡± Jessica looked down, she felt desperate when she remembered her love story with Lexi who always had to be separated by her grandfather.


    Then, from the direction of the entrance gate came the sound of people walking closer. The three other people except Jessica had guessed that it was the people who drove Samuel Ricardo to his final resting ce.


    Jessica was still down while the other three people began to worry.


    Her grandfather and Daniel began to lose focus. In contrast to David who chose calm. Whatever happens was for the best. If Jessica didn¡¯t know it, it meant that fate was on their side. Meanwhile, if Jessica found out, it was a sign that Jessica and Lexi were destined to be together.


    All was well until something happened and Jessica turned to the people who had apanied Samuel Ricardo to his final resting ce.


    ¡°Someone¡¯s dead,¡± Jessica muttered. Even though she was silent, her voice managed to make Daniel look in her direction.


    The older brother just nodded and did not dare to say anything. It turned out that the funeral ceremony was earlier than what was rumored by the media.


    When the religious figure finished reading the prayer, and said goodbye to leave the grave first. Daniel began to worry because Jessica seemed to be curious about what the funeral procession was to the right of her parents¡¯ graves.


    Kim¡¯s grandfather looked at his grandson, there was Daniel who had been staring at him sharply looking for a way to keep Jessica from looking at the funeral they had to pass. Because it was closer than the gate of the grave, which became the only door to go in and out.


    ¡°Come on, we have to go to the orphanage now,¡± Jessica, who already knew today¡¯s schedule, asked.


    Her invitation was not immediately answered by the three men around him. They seemed to see each other, and wanted to dy until Samuel Ricardo¡¯s funeral process wasplete.


    ¡°We have to go there now, I miss Mrs. Grace,¡± Jessica insisted.


    But the three were still silent and looked at each other.


    ¡°Elsa,¡± Daniel called.


    If she hadn¡¯t called Jessica, she might have taken the time to run away.


    ¡°Yes, we should be here first. It is impolite to pass by people who are conducting a funeral procession.¡± Daniel was pissed.


    Jessica, however, was not impressed. She walked, and kept her feet forward.


    She was forced to follow her grandfather and her two brothers, who hoped that Jessica did not know who the dead.


    Jessica¡¯s gaze stopped when she saw someone she knew. None other than Uncle Arman who is Chelsea¡¯s father who worked as a branch manager at Ricardo Group.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Daniel asked. As much as possible he did not want his sister to know, so that everything runs safely without threats and violence.


    Jessica shook her head, then both of her eyes fixed on the writing on the tomb. It was written by a man who stood tinsel right in front of her.


    ¡°Samuel Ricardo.¡± Jessica muttered the name and felt familiar with the name.


    ¡°Come on, hurry, don¡¯t stop,¡± Daniel urged.


    Jessica was transfixed and remembered the name. Yes, that was her father-inw¡¯s name.


    Jessica didn¡¯t listen to her sister. She walked back to the crowd of people who had just passed him. So, she forced to walk the crowd and finally he saw Mrs. Anna and Lexi who were close to the tomb.


    ¡°Mom,¡± Jessica called who immediately made Mrs. Anna turn to her daughter-inw.


    Jessica walked past a few people and immediately hugged Mrs Anna. No need to ask and no need to answer, what was happening was visible in front of her eyes.


    Seeing the arrival of Jessica, Lexi immediately hugged the two women who were still crying. It was sad, but Jessica¡¯s arrival really made him feel a little calmer.


    Daniel looked at David and his grandfather in turn.


    ¡°What should we do?¡± the man asked.


    Grandfather Kim, as the location of the highest decision, took a breath and threw it away slowly before he finally had to answer a question from Daniel.


    ¡°well, let Jessica be here today, we will do the memorial of the death of both of your parents in Jessica¡¯s absence,¡± his grandfather replied. It was unlikely to make a fuss at the ceremonial puffing of the death of Samuel Ricardo. It would only embarrass itself.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°But,¡± Daniel protested.


    The grandfather did not look. He remained to walk forward, get out of the area and would soon go to the foundation. It didn¡¯t matter if there were no three grandchildren.


    ¡°David, can you get Elsa toe home?¡±  Daniel asked his younger brother.


    ¡°Do I have to forcibly drag Elsa, she is not a child that I can carry anywhere! I can¡¯t force her toe with me! ¡°David replied casually following his grandfather¡¯s steps towards the car.


    Daniel himself saw Elsa from the cracks of the people who crowded there. His sister cried, feeling the same sadness that Lexi and her mother-inw felt.


    He should not be stubborn. Maybe his grandfather was right. For today we must let Jessica mourn the passing of a man who was none other than her own father-inw.


    Daniel wiped his face. Even though he was disappointed, he could not stand there and wait for his sister. He couldn¡¯t wait to get Jessica out of there. Finally though with a heavy heart. The man got up and immediately walked out of the grave area following his grandfather and younger brother who were already in the car and were about to go to the next ce.


    Samuel Ricardo¡¯s funeral was over. Lexi, who was silent and unable to ask Jessica anything, continued to hold her hand tightly. He wouldn¡¯t let her go.


    ¡°I¡¯m d you came Jess,¡± Lexi muttered. Although the gaze was dreamy forward. However, there was warmth creeping into his heart. At least he knew that the divorce papers that were currently on his desk didn¡¯t have Jessica¡¯s signature on it.


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    Chapter 113 en


    The Desire Of The Widower.


    Jessica went to Ricardo¡¯s House. She didn¡¯t care if her grandfather and her two brothers were looking for her. What was clear now was that she felt more relieved because she could apany Lexi when the man needed her presence.


    She was in Lexi¡¯s room. Room when they used to be. She had not had time to speak to Lexi alone because the man was busy with guests who came to express condolences.


    Jessica looked at the wall clock that was already showing almost nine o¡¯clock in the evening. However, her husband did note to the room to see her.


    Meanwhile, Lexi stood in front of the door. He paused for a moment, a sense of doubt creeping into his heart. Divorce papers that he was afraid of. Their marital status was over.


    Lexi was silent for a moment, he let out a long breath regting his heart¡¯s beating inconsbly. He gulped saliva, before finally knocking on the door.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Knock.


    Lexi knocked on the door. Jessica¡¯s presence was really like snow in the desert. She gave peace to his heart.


    ¡± Come in, ¡± a voice came from inside. It was Jessica¡¯s voice. He didn¡¯t expect to hear that voice again, in this house.


    Lexi¡¯s hand was already holding the door handle. But he still hadn¡¯t opened it. Jessica¡¯s voice broke his heart again. he felt like he had a fear of his own. How would he exin to Jessica if indeed his father took part in the ident of his parents twelve years ago. Lexi shook his head slowly. For now, he chose not to think about it.


    Cklek.


    Slowly Lexi turned the door handle, with his fingers. Next, he was pushing the door open. He kept his head down until the door closed again.


    The man looked straight at the bed. Jessica was standing there. his two eyes focused on what was in front of her.


    Jessica was lying down. She was wearing a pajamas, revealing his breasts. ¡°Sorry!¡± Lexi chirped and immediately lowered his head, but silently looked towards the wife¡¯s chest. He walked slowly towards the balcony door. he wanted to immediately shy away from Jessica who looked very sexy. It was not a good night for sex, was it? His body still felt weak, even though he had swallowed twice just staring at his wife who looked very sexy.


    But unfortunately the balcony door was locked. ¡°Where are the keys?¡± the man asked without turning his head, keeping his gaze.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know where the key is, ¡± Jessica said, getting out of bed and walking towards Lexi. The man stood there and remained silent. He tried not to look at his wife¡¯s chest. No! Ah, Lexi really couldn¡¯t keep his mind off it. The image of Jessica lying with her chest slightly open filled his brain. It made him unable to think clearly. No matter how much he tried to restrain himself, he was always tempted by Jessica even when the woman just stood and kept quiet.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Jessica asked, she was standing right behind Lexi who looked very strange. She grabbed the man¡¯s arm leading him to turn around and face him.


    Lexi closed his lips. Swallowing a spit, his wife he loved so much was back home. She stood in front of him, very beautiful and wearing clothes that revealed her chest. ¡°I want to go out to enjoy the evening breeze!¡± he answered. He was still in a grieving mood. And talking about his father would only make him sadder.


    ¡°What night breeze is more attractive? Didn¡¯t you miss me? Don¡¯t you want to ask why I didn¡¯t see you on the nest night?¡± Jessica asked. she looked straight into the eyes of the man in front of her. While both hands holding Lexi¡¯s arms to stay in position.


    His heart and breathing werepletely out of control. Jessica dominated the atmosphere.


    Lexi¡¯s hands were tied. He grabbed Jessica¡¯s arm. ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re here, I thought we were divorced,¡± he whispered in the wife¡¯s ear. He took one step forward, making them stand very close, there was no gap between them. The skin of their arms rubbing against each other made the man¡¯s blood flow faster than before.


    Jessica stared at her husband. Their eyes met. She deliberately bit her lips and showed an expression filled with codes that he showed to Lexi. ¡°I miss you so much my husband. Will you still take me away if grandpaes here and wants to take me away?¡± Jessica asked.


    Lexi nodded her head. Then, he grabbed his wife by the waist, took her in an embrace. In the next second, Lexi¡¯s lips approached. He was so excited with his wife¡¯s thin red lips. Lexi kissed her deeply. The kiss was flooded with tears. Lexi was still grieving over his father¡¯s death. However, he was relieved that there was a good sign in his rtionship with Jessica.


    The woman did not remain silent, she also returned her husband¡¯s kiss. Making her lips wet and her breath short. But still reluctant to finish, as if the kiss was never enough to overflow the longing and love, each other.


    Lexi unraveled the kiss. Booth of his eyes looked towards Jessica¡¯s lips, not removing the lipstick but those lips looked wet and more seductive than ever. They were both breathing.


    Lexi, who was already raging, tried to restrain his desire. However, he couldn¡¯t wait any longer. He brought his wife¡¯s tiny body, thenid her on the bed with two eyes that never let go of his wife¡¯s face.


    Before hended his lips on his wife¡¯s face, there was a knock on the door that made him regain consciousness.


    ¡°Who?¡± Lexi eximed.


    ¡°This is me, your maid! Miss Cassandra¡¯s family will be home soon, you are asked to go out to meet them,¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m tired and I want to rest.¡±


    Hearing the name Cassandra, Jessica did not remain silent. The fingers of her right hand grabbed Lexi¡¯s face, dismissing any doubt she had in her mind. Then Lexi, refocused on his wife. He wanted to finish this evening beautifully and effectively. This was not sinful, he never imposed divorce on Jessica and Jessica also never sued for divorce. That meant they were still legally a married couple.


    The man¡¯s lipsnded on the top of the wife¡¯s head. Hended a kiss on her forehead and both eyes. It was close up of Jessica¡¯s face and ears. He kissed his wife¡¯s lips for a long time. he enjoyed and reaped all the pleasure he got from it.


    Lexi¡¯s hands moved in harmony and intended to take off the pajamas worn by his wife, while Jessica was silent and did not refuse. She was curious and waiting for every touch of her husband¡¯s hand.


    Not because of lust, but because she loved Lexi so much! She loved him so much that she wanted to repeat it. She wanted to be more sensitive and realized more quickly that Lexi sincerely loved him. He has a very sincere love for her.


    Just when Lexi wanted to unbutton her shirt. Suddenly he heard the voice of his maid from behind the door of the room.


    Not only Lexi, but Jessica was also surprised.


    ¡°Mr. Lexi and Miss Jessica, Mrs. Anna asked you toe down, you have to have dinner and then you can go to bed!¡±the maid, who did not know that his presence was only disturbing, said.


    Lexi closed Jessica¡¯s lips. They didn¡¯t want to make a noise that made them have to leave the room.


    Lexi slowly opened his eyes. He looked at the woman sitting there and smiled at her. Without saying a word he got out of bed, grabbed his wife¡¯s fingers and led her to sit on the couch next to the bed.


    Jessica was sitting on Lexi¡¯sp. They looked at each other, no less enthusiastic than before.


    Jessica put her hands around her husband¡¯s neck. She was staring at him while teasing him.


    Lexi nodded. ¡°You are beautiful, I like that you wear this pajamas?¡± the man praised, observing the pajamas of his wife. Maroon-colored withce cleavage that was low on the chest. Then, he put his face on his wife¡¯s chest. He felt the warmth there. He began to carry out his action. That made Jessica smiled.


    Jessica just smiled. She was happy at Lexi¡¯s side. What else could there be at the moment when the man needed it.


    ¡°Are we going to do it here?¡± Lexi asked, looking at the sofa that was not as wide as his bed. ¡°I¡¯m not asking you to fuck me tonight, am I?¡± Lexi asked before continuing his action. His breath was already hunting, his body was already raging hot.


    ¡± There¡¯s nothing wrong, do what you want, I¡¯ll respond as best I can, ¡± Jessica replied, continuing to look at her husband with a deep look.


    Lexi gulped saliva. He hesitated, but the desire could no longer be held back. Next, he began to continue the action. he took off all the clothes his wife was wearing. The beautiful pajamas became a worthless pajamas which dropped on the floor.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°We¡¯ll see, I won¡¯t lose to you,¡± Jessica challenged, trying to be braver than thest time they met.


    Lexi just smiled. ¡°I will not lose to you!¡±


    The next scene could be imagined on your own, yes, I would not tell in detail.


    Twenty minutester.


    The sound of a restrained sigh, both Jessica and Lexi both reached the top. Lexi took a short break, then carried his wife¡¯s body to bed. ¡°You are so gentle man, my husband!¡± Jessica praised as she blinked her eyes. She looked at her husband for a moment before she went to sleep.


    The man,nding a kiss on her forehead of the already asleep wife, he smiled. he felt satisfied and felt gentle man.


    Once again Lexi observed his wife¡¯s body before slept. Tonight, Jessica¡¯s presence gave a glimmer of hope to his life that was almost destroyed because he kept feeling sadness.


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 Chap 114

    Chapter 114 en


    Honest Intentions.


    The next day.


    Daniel and Fredy Kim were sitting on the balcony of the apartment while enjoying the atmosphere this morning with a cup of coffee.


    This afternoon the three of them would return to Singapore as scheduled. However, Jessica had note to the apartment yet, and it was unlikely that she would evere to the apartment if there was no one to pick her up.


    ¡°Grandpa, I wille to the Ricardo family house to pick up Elsa. He should be back in Singapore this afternoon with all of us.¡± Daniel was still not willing to leave his sister alone in Jakarta.


    ¡°Ialso agree, after all she still has to finish college. I did not want Jessica to be a child who gave up and did not finish her education at the University.¡± The grandfather wanted to get back to focusing on Jessica. Samuel Ricardo was dead, it seemed like he had to forget everything and keep Jessica with him, not with Lexi.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll be there right now to pick up Elsa¡¯s cake. I wish Elsa woulde back to Singapore.¡± Daniel got up from his seat, excited to pick Elsa up from the Ricardo family house as soon as possible.


    ¡°Yes, make sure Elsaes with us back to Singapore!¡±his grandfather said.


    ¡°Do you want to hear the voice recorder that I put in Lexi¡¯s pocket when he arrived in Jakartast night?¡± his grandfather said to him. He himself had not had time to listen to the conversation between Lexi and Samuel Ricardo for a moment before the man died.


    ¡°Why is Grandpa so smart? Who set up that wiretap?¡± Daniel scratched the back of his head. He was  always amazed by the agility of his grandfather who was always one or two steps ahead of his enemy.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    Mr. Kim reached for his phone. Then he began to listen to the conversation.


    Daniel listened carefully to Samuel Ricardo¡¯s low voice as he told what had happened twelve years ago.


    The two men stared at each other. In the tape it was clear that Samuel Ricardo admitted that he took part in a car ident twelve years ago that killed Darren Kim and Melisa Kim.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, grandpa! Samuel Ricardo was involved! Pick up Jessica and tell her right now that Lexi¡¯s father was involved!¡±Fredy Kim angered. He, who had originally created a little hope for Lexi and Jessica, again closed the opportunity tightly.


    He would never give Jessica his blessing with Lexi, the son of the man who killed her parents, to be a husband to his granddaughter.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to get Jessica. I¡¯m going to make Lexi confess and open up about what happened twelve years ago in front of Jessica!¡± Daniel said. ¡°I¡¯m going now,¡± he said. Then, he stood up from his seat and immediately left the balcony.


    ¡°Where is Daniel going?¡± David, who had juste out of his room, asked.


    ¡°I want to pick up Jessica, I have to take her back to Singapore.¡± Daniel grabbed his phone and put it in his pants pocket. Then he took the keys to the car that was on the table.


    ¡± Let Jessica be with Lexi. How long will you continue to make Jessica suffer? After all, it hasn¡¯t been revealed that Lexi¡¯s father was involved in an ident twelve years ago?¡± David shook his head. He thought that his brother could not understand his sister.


    ¡°From the recording I just listened to, I heard Samuel Ricardo himself confess that he was involved in the ident that killed mom and dad.¡± Daniel said it confidently.


    * * *


    In the morning Lexi woke up first. He looked at his wife, who looked cold. On the face of his wife who looks very beautiful. Tapering eyshes, a sharp nose. Natural blush red lips. he wanted to be with Jessica forever.


    However, something stuck in his heart. The confession of  his father shortly before he died he had to tell Jessica. He was hiding something from his wife. A good rtionship starts with openness and honesty with each other.


    Although he was not sure Jessica would understand it, yes, it¡¯s not impossible, it¡¯s not. Jessica would understand the actions of histe father who had deliberately participated in the n of a fatal ident that took the lives of her both parents.


    Lexi must tell the truth about what happened twelve years ago.


    Nothing Lexi did at this time he just kept looking at the face of his wife who was still asleep. Then, he was surprised when Jessica suddenly opened her eyes and caught himself looking at her.


    ¡°you¡¯re awake?¡±Jessica asked, grabbing her husband¡¯s face. With both hands, she cupped on both sides of her husband¡¯s cheeks. Then, shended a kiss there. On her husband¡¯s lips.


    Lexi nodded. Suddenly there was a feeling of tightness that crept into his heart when remembering his father who had gone. Lexi hugged the body of his wife. He put his head on her chest. It was so long and deep that it made Jessica gasp.


    With her fingers, Jessica stroked the back of her husband¡¯s head. However, slowly she heard the sobs of her chest felt wet.


    ¡°Baby are you crying?¡± Jessica asked. She tried to check on it and made sure what happened to her husband. However, Lexi did not let that happen. The more he hugged his wife. He no longer wanted to show his weakness.


    Jessica was silent. She did not try to move away from her husband¡¯s arms. She let Lexi hug her so tight.


    ¡°don¡¯t move please,¡± he whispered. ¡°I don¡¯t want you to see me when I¡¯m like this. When I broke down and cried, ¡± he said.


    Jessica rubbed Lexi¡¯s back. She knew how her husband felt. He must have felt very sad. So did he felt.


    ¡°My dear,¡± Lexi said. Slowly he unraveled the embrace and dared to reveal his face.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica answered. She wiped the tears from her husband¡¯s cheeks. She slightly widened the corners of her lips tofort her husband.


    ¡°Will you promise not to leave me again? I can¡¯t live without you, I can¡¯t live without you in my life. I want the rest of her time in my life to be spent with you. I have you in every step of my life.¡± Lexi just kept rubbing her wife¡¯s cheek. He was so thankful that Jessica was finally home. She was here.


    ¡°Of course, I will always be with you. I will always be here and by your side,¡± Jessica replied without hesitation, she had already decided to live with Lexi instead of having to leave with her family.


    ¡°I believe you. How about we get up now. I have something to tell you. We can talk while looking at the blooming roses that you nted first,¡± Lexi asked. Yes, he intended to tell Jessica at this time.


    Faster is better than only thinking about it. Bitter honesty is always better than sweet lies.


    He hoped that Jessica could forgive his father¡¯s mistakes.


    That was so he could start a new life without any secrets that were likely to create distance between them as it happened before.


    Then, Lexi led Jessica to stand up. Then they both walked to the bathroom. Before leaving the room, they decided to take a morning shower first.


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 Chap 115

    Chapter 115 en


    I¡¯m Leaving.


    Ricardo¡¯s family¡¯s house. This morning was quite crowded. Many people were still sad. Many rtives were staying overnight and would only return home today.


    Mrs. Anna still looked very grieving, in contrast to Lexi who was a littleforted because Jessica apanied him.


    The sun had begun to rise. The light entered the flower garden that was next to Ricardo¡¯s family house. There¡¯s Lexi and Jessica who just got there. And they immediately looked at the blooming flowers. It¡¯s not that they didn¡¯t mourn the death of Mr. Samuel Ricardo, it¡¯s just that Lexi was looking for the right moment to tell Jessica. And the flower garden that was next to his house was the most suitable ce. In addition, no one else would enter there, in that ce also a lot of memories created between the husband and wife.


    ¡± Jess, ¡± Lexi sped his fingers and began to say what he had been holding back.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Jessica answered.


    Suddenly, Lexi hesitated.


    ¡°You know when you are in Singapore and I miss you I alwayse here to see the flowers so by remembering that these flowers are you who nted them my longing is a little cured.¡± Lexi said something else. It¡¯s hard to say and express that. His tongue was silent at every intention to expose the crimes of his father.


    ¡°You know I cry every night because I miss you so much. I love you so much.¡± She answered.


    Lexi nodded. The man again gathered the courage to convey what was a burden when he woke up this morning.


    ¡°I hope you¡¯re not angry. I want to tell you the truth about what happened twelve years ago,¡± Lexi said, bowing her head.


    Jessica opened her lips. Then, she nodded and continued to wait for what her husband would say.


    ¡°Actually,¡± Lexi stopped his words. He breathed in and set his heart beating uncontrobly. ¡°Actually, daddy was involved in a car ident that resulted in both of your parents dying.¡±


    Jessica stared straight at her husband. Her eyes widened, she couldn¡¯t believe what she had just heard and needed more exnation.


    ¡°What do you mean? Please exin. I still don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying!¡± Jessica insisted with jizz eyes that began to ze over.


    There was a fear running through Lexi¡¯s mind. He was afraid that Jessica would get angry and leave him.


    ¡°Do not be silent. Please exin what you mean,¡± Jessica insisted. Although there was no loudness in her tone. However, it was clear that Jessica¡¯s expression had changed from before.


    Her husband gulped before finally deciding to answer the question immediately. ¡°So before daddy died, he had told me and admitted that he was involved in a car ident that made  your parents die, Jess,¡± he exined. He was afraid, but he always convinced himself that honesty was better.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°So Mr. Samuel, get involved! Mr. Samuel killed both my parents!¡± Jessica was shocked. She shuffled and trembled. The woman did not know what she would do next. Yes, she already did not know how to forgive and considered it as if nothing happened or would tell the grandfather.


    ¡°Jess, why are you silent! You¡¯re not angry, aren¡¯t you?¡± Lexi grabbed both sides of his wife¡¯s shoulders, but Jessica did not respond. She lowered her head and did not dare to look at Lexi.


    * * *


    Daniel stopped his car in front of Ricardo¡¯s family house. There were still many flower arrangements of condolences lined up around this homes.


    The man got out of the car. Then, he immediately went into the funeral home. First he expressed his grief to one of the family representatives who greeted him. Next, he stated that his main purpose ofing to the funeral home was to pick up his younger sister.


    ¡°So where is my sister?¡± Daniel asked Tedjo Ricardo, who this morning greeted the guests who came to express their condolences.


    ¡°Jessica?¡± the man, who more or less already understood about the conflict that urred between Lexi and the Kim family, asked.


    ¡°Yes, I want to take Jessica home right now. Today we had a trip to Singapore.¡± Daniel returned Tedjo Ricardo¡¯s gaze without fear, but he still did manner politeness towards those who were older than him.


    ¡°Jessica was in the back garden with Lexi. I¡¯m sorry I can¡¯t go there to call him, there are many guests I have to greet,¡± Tedjo, who did not like Daniel¡¯s attitude that he considered big headed, replied.


    ¡°You can tell me where it is, I¡¯ll go there myself. After all, I¡¯m pretty sure Jessica must have been waiting for her brother¡¯s arrival,¡± he said.


    ¡°You can walk out, to the front door. Then walk to the left. There is a Rose Garden there. Well, there it is!¡± Uncle Ted exined it.


    ¡°Well, thank you.¡±


    Daniel rushed out of the main house. Then, he walked ording to the directions exined by the middle-aged man who just greeted him.


    Arriving at the flower garden Daniel did not immediately enter. He saw around the garden, he entered after feeling quite safe.


    ¡°Ah, what a time,¡± he said as he saw Elsa and Lexiing out of the flower garden.


    ¡± Elsa, I have something to tell you, ¡± he said. Daniel already felt confident that this time he would also seed in making Elsae with him.


    Lexi and Jessica looked at each other. Jessica¡¯s gaze was no longer the same as before she heard Lexi¡¯s confession.


    ¡°What is it? Is it about Mr. Samuel who was involved in an ident twelve years ago?¡± Elsa asked out loud.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that you already know Elsa. So, are you going to stay here? Are you going to stay with the man who killed our parents?¡± Daniel stared intently at Lexi. Actually, this was not Lexi¡¯s fault, but Samuel Ricardo¡¯s fault. However, the heartache forced Daniel to continue to hate Lexi.


    Lexi did not dare to say a word. He lowered his head and asionally looked at his wife hoping that Jessica would not leave him again.


    Jessica stared nkly ahead. She seemed to be thinking about something, looking for the right decision that would not make her regretter.


    Honestly she wanted to stay with Lexi. However, if you remember Mr. Samuel was involved in an ident that killed both his parents. Jessica didn¡¯t take it easy.


    ¡°Hurry, don¡¯t hesitate. Do you want toe with me or stay here, living with the man whose family killed your parents?¡± Daniel smiled. If yesterday Jessica really wanted to be near Lexi, it was different from today. Jessica didn¡¯t want to take Lexi¡¯s hand that had been outstretched.


    ¡°Jess,¡± Lexi said softly.


    Jessica ignored her husband. In the end, she chose to return to Singapore. She thought it was not to leave Lexi. She just needed to calm down before taking action in the future.


    ¡°See youter, Lexi Ricardo. I¡¯ll bring my sister back home!¡± Daniel said as he grabbed his sister¡¯s hand. Then he took Jessica away from the flower garden immediately. Of course, they would back to Singapore.


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 Chap 116

    Chapter 116 en


    Pregnant?


    One monthter.


    Jessica was in Singapore. During this time, she tried to make peace with herself.


    No matter how hard she forgot Lexi and busied herself with her lectures, the man¡¯s face, Lexi, was always present when she opened or closed her eyes.


    This morning, Jessica just finished showering. She was preparing for her college schedule today. However, she suddenly felt nauseous and dizzy at the same time.


    ¡°Hoek.¡±


    ¡°hoeek.¡±


    The woman immediately ran towards the sink and vomited her morning breakfast.


    ¡°Are you sick?¡± David, who barged into his sister¡¯s room, asked. Daniel had been waiting for Jessica to deliver the lecture. David asked Jessica to leave the room.


    ¡°No, I think I ate the wrong thing. Or because it¡¯s too early to eat, ¡± Jessica replied. She smiled so as not to make her sister worry.


    ¡°Well, hurry up a little, Daniel will be angry if you wait too long.¡± David came out of his sister¡¯s room.


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m just brushing my hair,¡± she said. She tried to drink white water. Although her nausea was slightly reduced, but he still felt very dizzy.


    Afterbing her hair, Jessica took her bag, then immediately left the room. She had to leave now or she would bete for ss.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go now brother!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Daniel answered.


    They both went down the elevator. The elevator  in the building delivered them to the basement where Daniel parked his four-wheeled vehicle.


    Daniel walked first then, he opened the door for his sister. It had been a month since his return from Jakarta. Elsa looked very cheerful. She was even excited when she told her brother about the course.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Elsa said. She felt sad and hurt. However, she did not want to make those around her feel worried.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± he replied. ¡± Are you sick?¡± Daniel asked, he walked in a circle and then he sat behind the wheel.


    ¡°No, no, no. I just ate the wrong thing,¡± she said.


    ¡°Sure?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Then, he immediately started the engine of the car and began to run it towards the campus.


    Throughout the road, Jessica tried to hold back her nausea so as not to make his brother worry.


    Until she arrived on campus. Jessica got out of the car and greeted Beryl who was waiting for her at the gate. They both walked to the ssroom. They didn¡¯t want to bete for school.


    After making sure his sister entered the ssroom, Daniel immediately drove his car to the main building of Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation, which was not far from campus.


    Just about to enter the ssroom Jessica suddenly fainted. Together with a security officer, Beryl took Jessica to a nearby clinic for immediate treatment.


    While Jessica was being treated, Beryl immediately called Daniel. He wanted to tell him about Jessica who had just fainted.


    Beryl grabbed the phone in her shirt pocket. Then, without waiting for long, he immediately looked for Daniel¡¯s number and immediately called him.


    ¡°Hello,¡± Daniel said on the other end of the phone.


    ¡°Hello, it¡¯s me, Beryl,¡± he replied.


    ¡°What¡¯s up Beryl, why are you calling me?¡± Daniel, who had just arrived at his office, waspletely distracted by a phone call from Beryl.


    ¡°Elsa suddenly fainted when we were going to ss. I hope youe to the clinic soon to see how she is now, ¡± Beryl pleaded.


    ¡°Why did she faint?¡± Daniel was ready to leave his office.


    ¡°I also don¡¯t know, Elsa suddenly fainted just now.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be right there. Please take care of Elsa until I get there,¡± he said.


    ¡°Yes, of course.¡±


    The phone call ended. Daniel immediately hurried to leave his study, while Beryl sat back in the waiting room to hear the news of Jessica¡¯s condition from the doctor who checked Jessica.


    15 minutester, Daniel arrived at the clinic where Beryl told him. The man rushed to look for his younger sister in the treatment room.


    ¡°Daniel, here!¡± Beryl was waving his hand so Daniel coulde.


    Then the two men went into the treatment room where Jessica was seen resting. There was a nurse beside him.


    ¡°Which of you two is Lexi?¡± the woman who works as a doctor asked


    Both men shook their heads.


    ¡°The patient was conscious. She was looking for a person named Lexi. It looks like she had a nightmare or maybe he was feeling exhausted, ¡± the doctor said.


    ¡°Is my sister seriously ill?¡± Danielle asked. There was clearly a worried expression on his face.


    ¡°Of course not. She just feels tired and should get enough rest. If possible, you should be apanied by eating healthy foods so as not to get tired easily.¡± she exinedContent bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    ¡°So can Jessica go home now?¡± Daniel asked


    ¡± We can¡¯t wait until the patient wakes up, ¡± she said.


    Daniel told Beryl to stay straight back for his ss today while himself choosing to wait for Jessica to wake up.


    After 1 hour Jessica finally woke up. Daniel immediately called the nurse to make sure to transfer Jessica to the hospital right now, if something happened to her sister badly.


    ¡± My sister is awake, ¡± Daniel said, calling one of the nurses to check on the condition of his sister.


    The nurse walked over and approached Jessica.


    ¡°Since when do you feel sick?¡± asked the nurse who wanted to diagnose Jessica¡¯s disease. She didn¡¯t have time to ask because Jessica fell asleep again after waking up from her fainting.


    ¡°I feel dizzy every morning sister. Sometimes apanied by nausea, ¡± Jessica rememberred few days he often nauseous and dizzy.


    ¡°What about day or night?¡± she investigated it in detail.


    ¡°Dizziness only arises in the morning, for nausea sometimes afternoon or evening asionally I feel nauseous within the past week.¡± Jessica answered.


    ¡°Miss Jessica, are you married?¡± the nurse asked. She wondered if Jessica got pregnant


    Hearing the question from the nurse, Daniel and Jessica looked at each other. Daniel¡¯s lips closed tightly and he wished Elsa well.


    ¡°This is a letter to check with Doctor SpOG. Or Miss Jessica can check it herself at home using a test.¡±


    ¡°Am I pregnant?¡± she couldn¡¯t believe the nurse had just asked her to take a pregnancy test.


    ¡°You have to make sure to check it by going to the doctor or buy a test independently and check it by yourself,¡± the nurse exined patiently.


    Jessica just nodded. Then, Daniel finished making the payment in clinic. He was led by his sister to get out of the treatment room. They both walked towards the car in the parking area.


    Daniel was just silent. He looked at Jessica with a different expression. If Jessica got pregnant, what would he do next? It was impossible for her to abort the baby who was in the womb considering that some time ago Jessica also had a miscarriage.


    There was no conversation between Jessica and Daniel. They were both busy with their own thoughts. He didn¡¯t know how to tell their grandfather about Jessica¡¯s pregnancy. Either Daniel or Jessica thought about it because they weren¡¯t sure yet. Whether she was really pregnant or just symptoms that resemble young pregnancy.


    Jessica rubbed her stomach with her right hand silently. If there really was a baby branch growing in her stomach, she felt very grateful. A sense of sadness shed in her heart, when she remembered the miscarriage she experienced some time ago. Yeah, if the baby was still around maybe her rtionship with Lexi would be fine. Not as bad as now  until there was no contact of any kind with Lexi. No in-person meetings, no calls, no messages in thest month.


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    Going To Singapore?


    It¡¯s been this whole month. Lexi never slept well, he always thought about Jessica and always felt guilty for what his father had done.


    If in the past he dared to go to Singapore to regain his courage to fight for Jessica, it was different now . Yeah, he¡¯s obviously guilty. It was clear that his father was involved in the death of both of Jessica¡¯s parents. It was natural that the woman did not want to see him again.


    Lexi tried to be patient. He still continued to go to work as best he could. There was Arsene and his mother who always supported him.


    In front of them and in front of their employees, Lexi never showed sadness. He didn¡¯t want to make the people who loved him sad because he had to feel what he was feeling right now.


    His feelings for Jessica were not easily forgotten. One month was not a short time for him to hold back longing, for someone like Lexi who loves Jessica very much. A month was so long and so hard.


    He didn¡¯t know how to deal with Jessica. What was clear was that he had not dared to show his face in front of the woman, the woman he loves so much, the woman who was still legally his wife. However, he had not been able to meet her for a month.


    On several asions, Lexi wanted to go to Singapore and meet Jessica. But after thinking about it, he didn¡¯t dare.


    Remember thest time Jessica left his house without seeing his face. Lexi¡¯s heart felt sad when he remembered about it.


    ¡°Sir, this is your schedule for next week, today you are free from your work schedule and can go home right now,¡± Arsene said, putting a piece of paper that had just been given by the nning team.


    Lexi just nodded slowly. His gaze nkly looked out the ss. He looked at the empty sky.


    ¡°You heard me, right?¡± Arsene walked over and stood right in front of Lexi waving his right hand.


    ¡°Yes, I hear you,¡± he answered without hesitation. Lexi looked very thin. He also left his mustache and sideburns elongated.


    ¡°Sir, I hope you don¡¯t daydream often. You could be in a trance¡± Arsene joked. Ever since Lexi¡¯s father died. Jessica¡¯s return was short-lived. Then, it went again. Lexi seemed to lose his spirit. The man was now more often seen as aloof and moody. Sometimes he also daydreamed for a long time, when he was alone or when he was not busy with work.


    ¡°No I can¡¯t possibly be possessed. I think I¡¯m numb. I can¡¯t help but Miss Jessica. How about this?¡± Finally, Lexi could not bear the longing alone. And only Arsene could understand what was in his heart.


    ¡°In my opinion, you should go to Singapore to meet Mr. Freddy Kim in person, that way you can be reunited with Miss Jessica. I¡¯m sure Miss Jessica still has feelings for you. She ever told me that you were his first love. I am very sure that women do not easily forget her first love. It¡¯s only been a month, it¡¯s never toote for you to fight for it,¡± Arsene said, trying to offer a solution for Lexi who really missed Jessica. It could be said, the love charmer was his side job. ¡°Regarding thepany as things have started to stabilize, Ronald and I will try our best to rece you for a while, as long as you are in Singapore,¡± he added.


    Silence.


    Lexi pondered, weighing the advice of his secretary.


    ¡°Should I go to Singapore again? I really want to go there, it¡¯s okay if I have to meet Freddy Kim, Daniel Kim, or David Kim. What I¡¯m afraid of is that Jessica doesn¡¯t want to see me anymore.¡± Lexi expressed aint in his heart.


    ¡°Wait you¡¯ll never know before you try it, for a month now you and Miss Jessica have not been in touch with each other. I¡¯m sure what Miss Jessica is feeling right now is the same as what she is feeling by you, Mr. Lexi. Does Mr. Lexi misses her too?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°Of course I miss Jessica.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m pretty sure Miss Jessica misses Mr. Lexi as well.¡± Arsene uttered it steadily.


    ¡°Thank you. I want to talk to my mom. I want to go to Singapore or not. You know right now mommy is the only ce I exchange opinions,¡± Lexi replied calmly. This time his spirit was like never before.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°Yes sir I agree, with your opinion,¡± Arsene replied with a smile and gave Lexi two thumbs up.


    ¡°Well I¡¯m going home now, you also have to go home soon,¡± he said as he took his bag.


    Lexie stood up from her seat. He walked and got into the elevator which immediately drove him to the ground floor. Then, he moved towards the parking area and got into his car.


    Lexi sat behind the wheel, with his right hand she turned the key to start the car. Then, he started driving and speeding his car at medium speed towards his house.


    He was always thinking of Jessica. Throughout the day and when he was not busy with anything, for a month he always thought of Jessica. And only focused on the woman.


    30 minutes had passed and he was home. Lexi stopped his car in the garage. Next he got out of the car and immediately went into the house.


    Lexi walked through the living room to the dining room and looked for his mother in the kitchen. There was a maid who said that Mrs. Anna was still in her room.


    Without waiting long, Lexi walked quickly to Mrs. Anna¡¯s room. What he just talked about with Arsene, he wanted to talk about with his mother. He wanted to hear his mother¡¯s opinion if he wanted to go back to Singapore to improve rtions with his wife.


    ¡°Can I get in?¡± Lexi asked.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Mrs. Anna, who immediately turned her head when she heard her son¡¯s voice, answered.


    ¡°Look Mom, I want to ask your opinion if I want to go to Singapore to pick up Jessica, will you let me go to Singapore?¡± Lexi asked with her head lowered not because he was afraid, but he was pessimistic about Jessica still wanting to meet him or not.


    ¡°I think I¡¯ll go with you, Lexi, if you¡¯re sure you want to go to Singapore to meet up with Jessica. I¡¯ll pray for you anyway. You yourself know what you think is best.¡± His mother was very confident in the decision made by her son.


    ¡°I want to go to Singapore next week. Can you pray for me, I hope I can meet Jessica?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I will always wish good things for you, Lexi. I know you love Jessica. You have to fight for your love. You are innocent, the guilty one was yourte dad. So you don¡¯t have to be afraid. You just have to exin to Mr. Freddy Kim, Jessica and his two grandsons that it¡¯s all your dad¡¯s fault, not yours. You got it!¡± Hearing Lexi start to fight for Jessica, she was happy.


    ¡°Yes, mom, I understand.¡±


    ¡°Then what about thepany Arsene will take it, right as long as you¡¯re in Singapore?¡± the middle-aged woman.


    ¡°Take it easy, mom. There is Ronald, he is always willing to help Arsene, anyway starting next month, Arvel is willing to help me in the Ricardo group. I¡¯m sure with the Arvel, Ricardo Group will get better.¡±


    Mrs. Anna nodded, convinced that Lexi had always made her believe that all would be well and return to normal.

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    Two Blue Lines.


    ording to the advice of the nurse in the clinic, Jessica today had to go to the hospital with a letter of rmendation from the clinic.


    She wasn¡¯t sure she was pregnant, but she followed the clinic¡¯s advice that she should go to the hospital to make sure. Pregnant or not.


    ¡°Jessica, do I have to take you to the hospital today?¡± Daniel was very gentle. He was the only one who knew Jessica. Neither David nor his grandfather knew that Jessica was pregnant.


    Jessica was silent for a moment because she didn¡¯t trust Daniel too much. What if the result was a positive pregnancy? Would Daniel force her to have an abortion? Jessica did not immediately answer the offer from her brother, she thought carefully before deciding something, however she did not want to have to abort her future baby. Memories of that day, when she lost her fetus shed through her mind. Jessica reflexively rubbed her stomach slowly. If she was really pregnant, she had not done anything wrong as before.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you shut up, Jesse. You want to go to the hospital? I¡¯ll drive you there ?¡± Daniel insisted. Yes, in the house he was not free to talk to Jessica, because there was the grandfather and also David. However, when he was in the car. Maybe he could ask a lot of questions. Especially he wanted to interrogate Jessica about the meeting with Lexi the other day.


    ¡°do you think grandpa won¡¯t be mad at me if I¡¯m really pregnant?¡± Jessica asked with trembling lips.


    ¡°Ask about it in the car. You know there are a lot of surveince cameras watching you. Grandpa could know everything you do and everything you say. Follow me to the car now and I¡¯ll take you to the doctor!¡± Daniel asked.


    Jessica could not resist. She moved from her seat. And immediately left the balcony, along with Daniel who had walked first.


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    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Freddy Kim, who suddenly came from his study, asked.


    ¡°I want to go out to eat,¡± Daniel said. He was the least likely to be caught by his grandfather when he lied.


    ¡°Don¡¯te home toote. It¡¯s already 07. 00 pm, ¡± the man was quite confident with Daniel. Among his three grandchildren only Daniel could be reliable.


    Daniel and Jessica got into the elevator. It was delivered from the highest floor to the ground floor, where there is a basement which is a parking area for all residents of the apartment.


    When the elevator door opened, Daniel walked first. He opened the door for his sister. Only then did he get behind the wheel. He did not immediately drive first, he looked at Jessica and made sure if her sister was okay.


    ¡°what are you looking for Jess?¡± Daniel asked attentively. He looked at his sister¡¯s face.


    Jessica, who was not yet fully convinced of her brother, shook her head. Although she felt nauseous and dizzy, but she did not dare to confess. She didn¡¯t know how Daniel could trust David.


    ¡°Buckle up, we¡¯re leaving!¡± Daniel asked. He could feel if Jessica felt afraid of him, for a moment he felt guilty after what he had done so far to her and Lexi.


    Jessica nodded her head without looking at Daniel.


    The older brother again dyed starting the car. ¡°Jessica, are you afraid of me?¡±asked Daniel. He looked directly into the two eyes of his sister, who had always been away from his sight and looked the other way.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry I¡¯ve been so hard on you, Jess. I know I was wrong so from this moment you can trust me, believe me I will defend you in front of Grandpa and I will also help you if you still intend to improve your rtionship with Lexi,¡± Daniel said seriously seeing Jessica who was always trembling every time she faced at him, it made Daniel aware. He never understood how his sister felt.


    ¡°We¡¯re going to the hospital now, brother. I¡¯m really curious if I¡¯m pregnant or not, but if I¡¯m pregnant, can you promise me?¡± Jessica could see the sincerity in the glow of her first sister¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Can I ask you a question before I promise you?¡± Daniel asked.


    ¡°What do you  want to know?¡± Jessica now dared to return the gaze of her brother.


    ¡°On that day. On the day of your birthday party. Did you have sex with Lexi?¡± Daniel investigated. ¡°If you did that, you don¡¯t need to go to the hospital. I can confirm that you are pregnant.¡±


    Jessica looked down without an answering out of her mouth. Daniel could tell that they were still husband and wife. It¡¯s like a husband and wife rtionship in general.


    ¡°If you are pregnant will you like to improve your rtionship with Lexi?¡± Daniel asked, he needed to get the answer right now, so that he could prepare himself when defending Jessica in front of their grandfather.


    ¡°I want to be with Lexi. I want to spend my days with Lexi. I miss him. I Miss Lexi. I want Lexi to be by my side.¡± The strong dam in Jessica¡¯s eyelid copsed, hit by a torrent of tears.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the doctor now.¡± Daniel started the engine and drove out of the parking lot. The goal is the hospital. Yes, he had to make sure Jessica was really pregnant or not and then he decided the next step, want or not want. He must help Jessica and Lexi get the blessing of their grandfather.


    Daniel carefully drove his car. Even though he was only riding at a moderate speed, not like he usually would elerate quickly.


    He always looked at Jessica. There were thousands of regrets in my heart. It must had been hard for Jessica who had a miscarriage. Jessica must have been terrified, thinking she would be forced to abort again.


    After a 20-minute, they arrived at the hospital where she was going to check her pregnancy. There, she felt palpitations. If her mom had been there, Jessica would have cried.


    Slowly but surely Daniel apanied Jessica into the registration room and then with the feeling that they were waiting.


    With a feeling that kept pounding Jessica took the queue number then she kept waiting until she was called to be checked. Not only Jessica Daniel also felt nervous, he was afraid of the results of the pregnancy test examination. ¡®Is Jessica really pregnant?,¡¯ he thought.


    One by one the pregnant women entered the examination room and it was now Jessica¡¯s turn. She came to check her pregnancy, her queue number had been called.

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    Next Step.


    Jessica came out of the pregnancy test room. she looked at her brother who was waiting for her in the waiting room. he was still sitting in the same ce. It¡¯s just that her expression was different.


    Before she entered the pregnancy test room her brother looked at her with concern, this time her brother looked at her with question marks. In fact, Daniel immediately stood up after seeing Jessicae out of the pregnancy test room, then moved towards his younger sister.


    Then, Daniel grabbed Jessica¡¯s hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go home now,¡± he said. he slowly led her sister out of the hospital.


    Although Daniel was very curious about the results, he still held back and would only ask after they got to the car.


    Then, he got out of the hospital building and they walked to the parking area where Daniel parked his four-wheeled vehicle.


    Daniel walked over first, opening the door for Jessica. Only then, he walked in a circle to sit behind the wheel.


    Jessica remained silent. she already knew the results of his pregnancy test this time. she was afraid to tell Daniel. Jessica chose to remain silent and intended not to say anything if Daniel did not give question to her.


    ¡°What¡¯s the result?¡± Daniel asked, who was very curious about the results. he asked Jessica while fasten his seat belt.


    Jessica did not answer. Her hands trembled, doubting whether to show Daniel the results of the pregnancy test just now or choose to keep them to herself.


    ¡°Do you hear me, Elsa?¡± Daniel asked. He could see Jessica¡¯s trembling fingers. ¡°If you have any doubts, you can tell me. I¡¯ll tell him toe out tonight and you two can talk alone without grandpa knowing!¡± he said. What if Jessica didn¡¯t trust him? Daniel couldn¡¯t force it. It¡¯s all his fault.


    Jessica suddenly changed her mind. she could feel the sadness on her brother¡¯s face. Next, she picked up a white envelope in her bag. The envelope contained information on the results of her pregnancy test just now. Then she handed it to her brother.


    Daniel received the white envelope. Then he opened it and grabbed the white paper inside. He couldn¡¯t wait to open Jessica¡¯s pregnancy test results.


    ¡°You¡¯re really pregnant Elsa¡±¡± he said, turning his eyes from the paper to his sister¡¯s face. he was waiting for a response from her.


    ¡°Yes, I am pregnant.¡± Jessica nodded confidently and was very grateful. As soon as  God gave a change for the fetus that was surprising..


    ¡°I¡¯ll help you talk to Grandpa. Then, I¡¯ll make sure you meet Lexi,¡± Daniel said. His voice was quiet when he said his sister¡¯s husband¡¯s name.


    ¡°Thank you for epting my rtionship with Lexi. However, the events of twelve years ago were not my husband¡¯s fault. And our love, our rtionship was created before Lexi and I both found out about papa and mama¡¯s ident.¡± If Daniel had been on her side for a long time, Jessica would have never been afraid and wary of her own brother.


    Daniel nodded, understanding how all this time he had only focused on how to destroy Ricardo¡¯s family. Until he couldn¡¯t remember the most important thing, which was to be happy with the people he loves the most. Lexi, there was no need to doubt, the man really loves Elsa. All he had to do now was how he lowered his ego, and tried to forgive everything. He couldn¡¯t forget for the past twelve years. And he also couldn¡¯t forgive what Lexi did to her sister at the beginning of their meeting.


    Jessica was the only one who was a victim who could forgive.


    ¡± Let¡¯s eat first, ¡± Daniel started the car engine and began to run it out of the basement.


    His brain began to find out how to make Kim¡¯s grandfather melt and give his blessing to Lexi and Elsa¡¯s rtionship. Yes, she¡¯s been selfish enough, Elsa and her smile were the most important thing now. Who else would help and understand if not himself and David. Both their parents had gone.


    In the middle of the road, Daniel called David, so that his sister woulde to the restaurant where he and Elsa would go to eat. After fifteen minutes, they finally arrived at their destination.


    The man, who is the first grandchild of the Kim family, booked a private room for this special dinner. It could be said that way, because the thing that would be discussed was something different from the grandfather. This was the first time they hade together to attack the grandfather.


    Daniel sat in the main chair. his right was Elsa, and David, who had just arrived, took a seat to his sister¡¯s left.


    Although there were a variety of dishes, Daniel was quite tense, did not immediately eat and was just silent while thinking about how to talk to his grandfather. Yes, it should be with a well-thought-out n, and a good exnation to his grandfather.


    ¡°Are we going to be quiet, guys?¡± David asked. Every time he looked at Daniel, it¡¯s always like that. ¡°Elsa and I are already hungry!¡± he added.


    ¡± Let¡¯s eat, ¡± Daniel said. He looked at Elsa and David in turn.


    Then they start eating with the menu they have ordered in advance. Jessica who was nauseous and did not want a taste for fatty foods. she chose a dessert menu filled with fruit to eat.


    ¡°You¡¯re not eating this, Elsa?¡± David asked. There was a very delicious beef in front of them. But his sister didn¡¯t screw it up. Next to the steak was Elsa¡¯s favorite food, chicken satay. she didn¡¯t even nce at it at all. Unlike the usual when she immediately took the satay, the first food she took.


    Later, Jessica and David enjoyed eating on their tes. But Daniel who was not tasteful and immediately ended the dinnerquickly.


    He paused and looked at his siblings one by one. He realized that his two siblings meant the most to him. He is the founder of the Kim Foundation and the Kim Corporation. Daniel was determined to fight the grandfather.


    ¡°Are you full?¡± Daniel asked. He saw his two siblings put their spoons on their tes then drank with a ss of lemon tea.


    David nodded. ¡°Next time we have to eat together again like this, we can take grandpa too!¡± he said.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Daniel said. He looked at Jessica. ¡°David,¡± he called.


    ¡°Yes.¡± David settled the older brother who at this time, looked gloomy. There was something he was thinking about.


    ¡°Yes, What is up?¡±


    ¡°Elsa is pregnant, do you think grandpa won¡¯t be angry at this news?¡±


    David turned to look at his sister. Then, he nodded understanding.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t we just go home and ask Grandpa?¡± David suggested this because he also did not know what the response from the grandfather who was force  Elsa to stay away from Lexi.


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    After twenty minutes, the three grandchildrens of Fredy Kim arrived at their residence.


    ¡°Elsa you need to rest soon, Big Brother has returned your phone. I hope you don¡¯t spend the night talking on the phone with your husband,¡± Daniel said, showing concern for his pregnant sister.


    ¡°okay, i got it¡± Jessica answered. she immediately walked to her room and did not continue to step into the family room, which is a favorite ce from this house to talk.


    David who was already tired of following his sister¡¯s steps to enter his room next to Jessica¡¯s room. Daniel stopped his steps.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Daniel put on an expression of dislike.


    ¡°You want to sleep?¡± he replied slowly while remembering whether he had done anything wrong so that his brother looked at him with a look of dislike.


    ¡°No you don¡¯t sleep first,e here!¡± he gestured for David to follow him into the living room.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°What is up?¡± David yawned, sleepy but still couldn¡¯t resist. He followed his brother. he didn¡¯t know what still disturbs his heart and mind, it¡¯s more than nine o¡¯clock but his brother was still enthusiastic to talk to him.


    Now they were sitting on the living room sofa, David was still waiting and trying to show a smile.


    ¡°Do you want to help me?¡± Daniel asked after he had been silent long enough.


    ¡°What can I do?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Talk to Grandpa. You want to talk to grandpa about Elsa got pregnant and it is Lexi¡¯s child,¡± Daniel tried to get some help from his brother.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m sorry, brother, I¡¯m not a child that you can tell me!!¡± David, who was afraid of his grandpa, rejected it.


    ¡°Please help me right now,¡± Daniel whispered. He didn¡¯t have the courage to talk to Fredy Kim. It¡¯s just that he wouldn¡¯t show it in front of Elsa.


    ¡°I want to talk to Grandpa, as long as youe with me. So the two of us who met grandpa and both persuaded grandpa, how?¡± David was  bargaining.  he could facing his grandpa if his brother apany him.


    ¡°Well tomorrow morning we will meet with grandpa, the two of us. We must solve this problem, without burdening Elsa at all.¡±


    ¡°Alright, brother,¡± he said. ¡°I¡¯m sleeping now!¡± he added, he immediately moved from sitting to leaving the family room letting Daniel alone, who was still arguing with his mind. Daniel sat alone in the family room.


    ¡°Elsa, I promise you. I promise to bring back your smile. I¡¯m sure you and Lexi will be together.¡± The first grandson of the Kim family, promised himself.


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    Surprise.


    Jessica happily received her phone from Daniel. However, she did not show her happiness, put on a t expression and immediately entered the room.


    When she got to the room, Jessica didn¡¯t forget to lock the door. Tonight, she¡¯s going to miss her husband.


    Just looking at her phone, she was so happy. However, it did not activate immediately, but she went to the bathroom to just wash her face.


    Jessica did not forget to tie her hair and applied powder on her face. she missed Lexi very much. Yes, it was unlikely that she called him while she was sure that her face was already fresh.


    Then, she walked up to the bed. Then, she grabbed the phone. Next, she activated her phone.


    and.


    Multiple messages came in at the same time. Dozens of iing messages from Lexi.


    Jessica¡¯s thumb was moving nimbly sliding the phone screen. she read every message from her husband. She read messages received from a month ago until this morning.


    After she  read all the messages, she was thinking that Lexi almost every morning sent messages for her.


    Jessica didn¡¯t call right away. she was waiting for the right time to call Lexi. With a pounding heart like during the meeting with Lexi, she wrote a few messages, then deleted them again. Then, she wrote it again and deleted it again. She still didn¡¯t know why she did it until a few times.


    [Good evening¡­ ]


    In the end, it was just two words she wrote. she was not sure how to tell her husband the good news of her pregnancy. Or would she surprise him when she meet him?


    *


    Elsewhere on this earth. Lexi, who couldn¡¯t wait to leave for Singapore tomorrow morning, was not sleepy yet. He didn ot feel tired at all. If there was a way to speed up time maybe Lexi would skip it and it would be morning. It only remained to meet with Jessica, that¡¯s how the guy thought that night.


    It¡¯s also useless to check his phone. It¡¯s always the same, there were only iing messages from colleagues or friends. Meanwhile, the message for Jessica was always checklist one. Yeah, it might be his wife didn¡¯t have a phone anymore.


    Drrrttt.


    Drrrttt.


    Lexi¡¯s cell phone vibrated. For a moment Lexi looked at the clock on the wall that was already showing almost eleven o¡¯clock in the evening. he didn¡¯t usually get a message from anyone. He was indeed the owner of Ricardo group, but he was not as busy as Arsene who is his secretary. So there¡¯s no way Lexi got a pen from his coworker.


    Lexi grabbed his phone. So there was nothing interesting in his phone, Lexi almost forgot the password to hisphone. ¡± My wife, ¡± Lexi murmured, staring in disbelief. it was surprising for him.


    Then, he opened a message from Jessica.


    Although only one greeting made him relieved. It could have been Jessica who sent the message, it could have been Daniel on a whim. Lexi called her..


    However, the phone call was soon rejected.


    [Just in chatroom, it¡¯ste night]


    Lexi read the message that was sent as soon as the phone call was not connected.


    [How are you? Wherever you go, I miss you! ]


    Lexi wrote with trembling fingers, he still could not believe that Jessica had contacted her. The selfie that Jessica sent with her message earlier did not cure his longing for his wife. In fact, the longing is growing.


    [Good news, How are you? Sorry I just texted Daniel just returned my phone. I missed you too. Oh yes, I have good news. You wanna hear it? ]


    One month of notmunicating made Jessica feel awkward. Even when texting she never call Lexi affectionately. Like her husband, her darling, or something else, she preferred to use ¡®you and me¡¯.


    [ a good news, any good news? Did grandpa approve of our rtionship? ]


    Lexi read the message from the wife with enthusiasm. After this he wanted to persuade his wife to ept a phone call from him. Lexi really missed Jessica.


    [Good news first. BDaniel, will talk to grandpa about our rtionship. And second¡­ how to tell you, hmm?? ]


    Lexi felt resentful. Jessica teased him.


    Instead of replying to Lexi¡¯s message, who felt missed him and was very nervous, he immediately made a phone call and he kept calling until Jessica picked it.


    Phone call. Lexi waited long enough for Jessica to pick a video call from him.


    and..


    ¡°Hello,¡± Jessica said as she showed her face that was already prepared to pick a phone call from her husband.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Hello.¡± Lexi looked at the face of his wife he missed so much. he was just staring at her for a long time. For almost a minute they stared each other. The feeling of longing in the hearts of both was slightly cured.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t slept?¡± Jessica broke the silence. She looked embarrassed by her husband¡¯s look. Even if it¡¯s just a video call.


    ¡°Not yet, how can I sleep, every night I have trouble sleeping waiting for news from you. Waiting for you to reply to my message.¡± Lexi couldn¡¯t bear it. He would continue to be honest with his heart. With a feeling that always adored Jessica.


    Jessica responded with augh.


    ¡°Tell me what the second good news is!¡± Lexi insisted. What other good news that knowing that Daniel had approved their rtionship, he was happy. What else should he hear the next good news one.


    ¡± I¡¯m not going to tell you, ¡± Jessica replied.


    ¡°You have to say it baby, I can¡¯t sleep tonight if you don¡¯t say it!¡±


    ¡°Tomorrow when we meet I will say it!¡± Jessica said firmly. By telling Lexi directly, she could see with certainty the expression of her husband when he heard the news directly.


    ¡°Come on baby say it now¡±¡± Lexi persuaded pitifully. he couldn¡¯t wait until tomorrow when they met.


    ¡°Tomorrow,¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°Honey, Please tell me now.¡± Lexi begged and did not want to get a refusal.


    ¡°Well I¡¯ll say it ¡­¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°please¡± Lexi begged.


    and¡­


    Tut¡­


    Jessica was just about to say but Lexi¡¯s phone suddenly disconnected because her phone had a low battery.


    Lexi snorted irritably and immediately ran to charge his phone.


    About five minutes Lexi waited. The man turned on his phone again. He was willing to stand waiting for his cell phone to turn on to release his longing for his wife on video call.


    However, some of the messages in Jessica¡¯s cream made Lexi discourage her.


    [why did you ed the call? Hey, who¡¯sing? ]


    [I¡¯ll wait a minute if you don¡¯t call again, I¡¯m going to sleep! ]


    A minuteter.


    [I¡¯m so suspicious who came until you don¡¯t call me back, but your phone is inactive! ]


    [Gosh, it¡¯s been three minutes, but your phone is still inactive! I¡¯m going to bed! ]


    After reading some of the messages, Lexi dialed Jessica¡¯s number. However, her phone was no longer active.


    The man snorted irritably. Before going back to bed, he took time to reply to a message from his wife.


    [Honey¡­ Please don¡¯t use me like that. My battery phone¡¯s low. Your number is now inactive. And I¡¯m willing to stand by while I wait for it to fill up. All right, good night. Sweet dreams. I¡¯m going to bed too. See you tomorrow. I love and miss you so much, Jessica ]


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    Talk To Grandpa.


    Morning at Kim¡¯s House.


    Jessica had not yet woken up. She was still asleep in her room and had sweet dreams about Lexi.


    The grandfather, Freddy Kim that morning was on the rooftop enjoying a cup of chamomile tea, while looking at the scenery this morning.


    While David, the young man, had just woken up and intended to wake up his brother immediately. Then they talked to their grandfather.


    When David came out of the room. It turned out that Daniel was waiting for him in the family room, his first brother had already woken up first and was waiting for him .


    ¡°Are you awake David?¡± Daniel asked, looking from toe to toe. David didn¡¯t usually wake up this early.


    ¡°I just woke up. Did we talk to Grandpa thi early morning too?¡± David asked as if they were both thinking the same thing. Yes, talking to Grandpa and fighting something he had already decided was very hard.


    ¡°We¡¯d rather talk now than wait.¡±


    ¡°Yes, you are right. Wait a minute I¡¯ll wash my face and we¡¯ll talk directly to Grandpa, ¡± David replied Then he walked to the bathroom.


    In less than 10 minutes, David was out of the room. He let his brother go to his grandfather¡¯s office first.


    Suddenly there was a maid who had juste from the rooftop. ¡°Mr. Daniel and Mr. David, where are you going?¡± a maid asked, pausing to greet her two Masters.


    ¡°I want to talk to grandpa,¡± Daniel replied.


    ¡°Mr. Kim was upstairs enjoying tea this morning.¡±


    ¡°Well, we¡¯re going upstairs to apany grandpa, too,¡± David said quickly.


    ¡°Do I need to bring tea and snacks too?¡± the maid offered.


    ¡°Oh well.¡±


    ¡°Well sir I¡¯ll make it soon,¡± the maid replied.


    Then, the maid went to the kitchen while David and Daniel went to the top floor of this building to see their grandfather.


    Mr. Kim put down his teacup. He looked at his two grandsons, Daniel and David. At this time they walked closer to him.


    He looked surprised, unusual for his two grandchildren to meet so early. Could there be something important? It¡¯s still very early and they came together?


    ¡°Good Morning,¡± Daniel greeted.


    ¡°Good Morning,¡±  David also greeted.


    Daniel sat next to his grandfather. David sat next to his brother.


    ¡°Why are you seeing grandpa so early? Is there something disturbing?¡± Freddy Kim could immediately guess what was on the minds of his two grandchildrens. It must be very important.


    Both of them did not respond immediately. They looked at each other and remained silent. Their tongues felt stiff.


    ¡°Is there a problem with thepany or something else?¡± Mr. Kim asked again.


    The two grandchildrens remained silent and did not answer.


    Long enough silence.


    ¡± It¡¯s about Jessica, ¡± Daniel began the terrible conversation.


    ¡°What happened to Jessica?¡± grandpa¡¯s face turned serious if it¡¯s about Jessica


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I just told you about it. So, in fact, a few days ago I found out that Jessica was pregnant. He fainted and the nurse advised to see a doctor. So, from the doctor¡¯s test, we know that she is pregnant. But that¡¯s not the main problem,¡± Daniel told his brother.


    What Daniel just said disturbed grandpa Kim¡¯s heart. The chest felt heavy. How Jessica got pregnant! ¡®This must be the young Ricardo who had forced Jessica to do it with him,¡¯ he thought. ¡°Then what¡¯s the problem? Yeah, obviously that¡¯s a problem!¡± the grandfather chirped with a loud tone.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    ¡°The main problem is, Jessica is eager to meet Lexi. He didn¡¯t dare talk to you, grandfather. She told me and David that she really wants to meet Lexi, ¡± Daniel said politely.


    ¡°Already I will not let them meet. Look what young Ricardo did. He didn¡¯te here to exin at all. Or look for evidence for a crime! He is still busy with his own work! Does a man like him deserve to be Jessica¡¯spanion?¡± Grandpa Kim narrowed his eyes. No intention of changing his unanimous decision.


    ¡°Jessica hasn¡¯t eaten sincest night. And this morning she also refused when the maid gave her hot tea and a sandwich. She¡¯s getting weaker. Are you going to let Jessica go like that?¡± Daniel had to make up his grandfather¡¯s mind. Hearing Jessica was sick most likely grandfather would change his mind. Yeah, he hoped so.


    ¡°Is it true what you say? Didn¡¯t the three of you have dinner togetherst night without grandpa?¡± Fredy Kim didn¡¯t believe at him.


    Quiet.


    ¡°she didn¡¯t eat. Jessica said that as a brother, she wanted me to beg you, grandfather, to give her permission to meet Jessica with Lexi. She¡¯s pregnant with Lexi¡¯s child. Wouldn¡¯t it be better to leave them together?¡± David, who had been silent, asked.


    ¡°Then what is the purpose of you two meeting Grandpa this morning? Do you want to ask Grandpa to bless Jessica and Lexi¡¯s rtionship so Jessica can live with him? You guys don¡¯t dream! Obviously Lexi¡¯s parents, histe father had admitted that he was involved in your parents  ident. But you guys want to forgive him for letting Lexi marry Jessica!¡± The grandfather¡¯s protest was out of his mind with the two¡¯s way of thinking.


    ¡°At first, I thought like a grandfather. But I¡¯m sorry it wasn¡¯t me and David patronizing grandpa. In any case, Lexi wasn¡¯t worth it. Buttely when I¡¯ve been close to Jessica, when I try to understand her, I realize what she feels. All this time we¡¯ve all been too hard on her. We all never ask what makes her happy. We just demand Jessica do this and that. But we never ask what is her desire? Is that why we¡¯re looking for Jessica?¡± Daniel expressed his heart.


    ¡°No matter what you say, I won¡¯t change what I set out to do!¡± their grandfather was stubborn.


    ¡°For my love and David¡¯s love for Jessica. We hope grandfather will bring Jessica and Lexi together. I want Jessica to be happy. So that she doesn¡¯t cry every night. Here I am pleading, not because I sided with Lexi and against Grandpa. Here I am pleading because we are both Jessica¡¯s brothers. We have to protect her and if we can we will make her happy. This is how David and I made her happy.¡± Daniel begged grandpa to open his heart for Lexi. So, they could live together.


    Long enough silence. Freddy Kim was massaging his head and felt very dizzy. Then, he turned to see his two grandchildren in turn. The middle-aged man admitted that what Daniel said was the truth, but in his heart he still disagreed if Jessica was in a rtionship with Lexi.


    Again and again, he thought. However, the answer remained the same. He did not allow Lexi and Jessica to meet.


    ¡°Grandpa won¡¯t allow Lexi and Jessica to meet. It¡¯s up to you what kind of pleading you want, which obviously won¡¯t change grandpa¡¯s answer!¡± His grandfather moved from sitting then he left his two grandchildren


    Now it¡¯s just David and Daniel on the rooftop. They¡¯re both not abusive. It¡¯s ytime. It¡¯s okay to involve Jessica, which obviously they had time to seed in making the grandfather say, yes.


    After whispering long enough they splitted the task. Daniel went to the grandfather¡¯s room to persuade him, while David went to Jessica¡¯s room to arrange everything there.


    This time their grandfather would not have the heart to refuse and finally he would say yes and allow Lexi and Jessica to meet.


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    Morning at the Kim family residence. The atmosphere became increasingly hectic. David and Daniel were both still eager to persuade the grandfather to immediately approve Jessica and Lexi¡¯s rtionship. No waiting for tomorrow.


    Both would not stop before the mission is sessful. They would continue to talk to their grandfather. Urgent and if necessary to force their grandfather to immediately approve the rtionship Jessica and Lexi.


    Yes, every time their grandfather dodged, they would continue to talk again and again, until their grandfather just said ¡®Yes¡¯. No more pushing.


    Daniel whispered something to his brother. Then, he said to Daniel going to Jessica¡¯s room while David went to their grandfather¡¯s room.


    David knocked on his grandfather¡¯s door. Without waiting for an answer, he opened the door slowly. Then, he looked at the grandfather who was currently sitting leaning on the bed. His eyes opened and he saw David walking towards him.


    Fredy Kim swallowed. David answered with a look on his face. He¡¯s sitting on the edge of the bed. He looked at his grandfather and did not turn his eyes in the other direction. He just focused on that middle-aged man.


    ¡°What else would you say? Can¡¯t you say it well, David? Don¡¯t say anything else, grandpa¡¯s answer remains the same!¡± Mr. Kim¡¯s face lit up with a grimace. He did not like when he was pursued by something even though he felt that he had done nothing wrong. This time, what his two grandsons did was really disturbing.


    David did not respond immediately. He thought before he answered. he was afraid if he said words that might offend the grandfather. Yes, the feelings and the more sensitive Fredy Kim¡¯s heart. Sometimes irritable, David could understand it these days.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t want to change your decision, but you have to listen to what I have to say!¡± David was convinced. The affirmation that his grandfather conveyed, did not hinder the desire to convey what he felt so far. Daniel understood, the grandfather must also understand.


    Fredy kim looked sharper than ever. hepared to Daniel, David was always more courageous when expressing his opinion.


    ¡°From the beginning, my goal was to find Jessica, to bring her to this house. And no else there. Why? Because, in addition to bringing Jessica to this house. I want to make her happy too. I also wanted to make my only sister, who was once lost, meet her family and live a happier life.¡± David swallowed and paused for a moment he turned his gaze in the other direction. He didn¡¯t dare look back at his grandfather. ¡°Then what I feel so far, Jessica has never been happy here! My room is next to Jessica¡¯s. And I know for sure, every night I wake up, I get out of the room. I heard by myself my beautiful sister, my only sister was always crying every night.¡±


    Fredy Kim had not yet responded. It¡¯s a story told by David. He chose silence without expression.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need to repeat it again. I knew what was going on with Jessica before she came here. She once suffered a very deep wound, when she lost the fetus that was in her stomach. And now that Jessica is pregnant again, as her sister I don¡¯t want that bad thing to happen again, I don¡¯t want Jessica to experience that trauma again. If that happens, I already don¡¯t know how to return my sister¡¯s smile!¡± David deliberately dramatized.


    What David said,  his grandfather could not disagree.


    ¡°At the moment Jessica does not want to eat. Hey down and kept saying Lexi¡¯s name. Is Jessica¡¯s grandfather like that? What if she miscarries again? What if he repeats the bitter taste he felt a few months ago? Why are you so mean to her?¡± David did as Danielmanded. He made up a story that Jessica didn¡¯t want to eat. That way maybe the grandfather¡¯s heart will be moved to see Jessica see the state of her granddaughter.


    Freddy Kim would love to see Jessica. However, every time he thought about Lexi, his little heart¡¯s premise strongly refused. He didn¡¯t want to let Lexi and Jessica be together, that¡¯s impossible!


    He looked at the old man¡¯s silent response. David found a way. It¡¯s okay to lie, it¡¯s important to bring Freddy Kim to Jessica¡¯s room. There¡¯s already Daniel and Jessica who would pretend and act more dramatized.


    ¡°Daniel is in Jessica¡¯s room. He was trying to get Jessica to eat and I wanted to go over there to talk to her.¡± David went from sitting to turning his face in annoyance and leaving his grandfather from his room. Not that he was disrespectful. He was just very upset with his stubborn grandfather.


    Freedy Kim took a deep breath. His chest was tight, he cared about Jessica. He really cares! Then, the middle-aged man stood from his seat. Then, he got out of bed. He followed David. he couldn¡¯t believe what David said. His grandfather walked both feet towards Jessica¡¯s room.


    ***


    Daniel walked into Jessica¡¯s room. Yes, his n was to make his sister pretend she didn¡¯t want to eat and she kept mentioning Lexi¡¯s name. Perhaps then their grandfather¡¯s heart would be understood .


    However, what happened was unexpected. When he opened the door. Daniel saw that Jessica was busy eating. There were two boxes of food in front of him. One contains sandwiches and one contains pieces of fruit. Not only that there was one ss of milk left half on the table. It seemed, his younger sister ate very well this morning.


    ¡°You eat this much Jess?¡± Daniel asked before he told you what his n was.


    ¡°I¡¯m so hungry this morning,¡± she said, still chewing. Daniel had never seen Jessica like this. Usually, she would eat little by little. This time she ate with enthusiasm, fast and bit again the sandwich in her hand.


    ¡°Why did you suddenly eat so much?¡± Daniel asked, looking at the maid standing next to Jessica, looking for an answer from the maid.


    the maid did not immediately reply as she shook her head, for she did not know. As for Jessica, Jessica was still hungrily chewing and had no intention of answering Daniel¡¯s question.


    Just after swallowing and finishing one piece of her sandwich. Jessica exined. ¡°I sent a message to Lexi yesterday. Today he wants toe here. And he wants to talk to Grandpa. I can¡¯t stop it brother. I also want Lexi toe here. I want to see him. I want to live with him. Anywhere, here or in Jakarta. I definitely want to spend my time with the people I love. And as for this baby in my womb, I want to raise it with Lexi. You want to help me, you want to talk to Grandpa, you want to ept it, right?!¡± the woman made a request.


    Daniel nodded firmly. ¡°Yes, my little sister, I will help you, now you quickly eat up right before David and Grandpae here. Let¡¯s eat quickly!¡± he told his sister.


    ¡°Why do I have to eat it so quickly?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat it quickly, listen to what I said, eat it quickly!¡± Daniel insisted.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Jessica took one piece of sandwich and started chewing it. To help swallow, she gulped down the milk that was on the desk. Sometimes, she also took pieces of fruit. The food was good, but the food on the desk was not enough. Jessica, who did not immediately finish her morning meal made Daniel nervous.


    He was afraid that what he had nned with David failed because Jessica was very enthusiastic about eating her food. It was very different from what he told his grandfather that his granddaughter did not want to eat.


    The room door was opened.


    David entered the room and closed the door. Seeing Jessica who was still busy eating, he moved quickly to take two boxes of food from the tray and also milk on the desk. Then, he hid it under the bed. Meanwhile, the maid was told to hide in the bathroom.


    ¡°Soon, Grandpa wille here.¡± David was getting nervous.


    ¡°Now you pretend to sleep and pretend to whimper calling Lexi¡¯s name! Okay!¡± Daniel asked. He helped Jessica lie down and covered her with a nket. David sat on the edge of the bed. And all three were ready for the show.


    Jessica rubbed the food in her lips. ording to her brother¡¯s instructions. She began to whimper softly saying Lexi¡¯s name.


    ¡°Lexi,¡± she called repeatedly with her eyes closed and sometimes sobbing.


    David snapped his two thumbs.


    Not long after, that¡¯s what David said. Grandpa came straight to Jessica.


    ¡°Is that Lexiing?¡± Jessica asked. She turned to look away, but she looked disappointed when she found her grandfather standing on the door.


    Then she tried to pretend again.


    The three of them were anxious at times. They saw their grandfather, they really hoped their grandfather could understand. They hoped their grandfather changed his mind. It¡¯s about Jessica and Lexi.


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    Morning sickness.


    Seconds change minutes. Minutes Change hours and hours change days. Whatever happens, time goes on as it should and never waits for someone. Even if you quit, even if you give up. Time moves on and you don¡¯t wait until you¡¯re ready to move on with your life.


    Lexi wook up early just as his phone rm went off. Today is a special day, he could not continue to be sad to mourn of histe father. All he had to do was fix the situation. Especially improving his rtionship with Jessica and Kim¡¯s family.


    If he just kept quiet, then forever his rtionship with Jessica would be in ce and there would be no development at all.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    The man pecked in front of the mirror. He wore ck jeansbined with a light gray top. A blue hatpleted the look this time. There were backpacks as well as small bags containing identity and other valuable objects. After making sure everything was ready, Lexi walked down the stairs to the ground floor.


    The first thing he did was see his mother. Miss Anna, he had to say permission from mother.


    Lexi knocked quietly on his mother¡¯s door. The clock shows 05: 35 AM. He should arrive at the airport around six o¡¯clock before the flight to Singapore at 07: 00 AM.


    Not long after, the door opened. Mistress Anna stood behind the door and looked at Lexi.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going to Singapore now,¡± he said as he took his mother¡¯s hand and then kissed Mrs. Anna¡¯s right hand.


    The middle-aged woman was silent for a moment. she watched Lexi closely, remembering that she and herte husband had always obeyed her son¡¯s wishes. However, she now realizes that not everything could be reced with money. Not everything could be bought with money. it could say, it was Jessica¡¯s presence that helped Mrs. Anna mature Lexi. she taught his son that not everything could be measured with money.


    Yes, even now. The one billion dors that Lexi had given to Jessica for free in the past, meant nothing to Jessica¡¯s eyes now. And the Kim family was economically more everythingpared to what the Ricardo family has.


    ¡°you have to be careful. I pray that Mr. Kim will open the door of forgiveness for our family. I hope you and Jessica can be together again.¡± Mrs. Anna gently patted her son¡¯s shoulder while reciting the best prayers for her only son who is the only spirit she has.


    ¡°Thank You, Mom, if you have anything to say, Call Me. I deserve to know everything that happens in the House!¡± Lexi said. What happened yesterday, he didn¡¯t want to happen again.


    Mrs. Anna was now hugging her son.


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving, Mom,¡± Lexi said once more as she got up from her seat. Then, he walked out of the House.


    On the porch, there was Arsene who had been waiting for him since earlier. ¡°you are leaving now?¡± Arsene asked.


    ¡°Yes,¡± he replied.


    Arsene walked first. He opened the back door for Lexi. Then, he sat behind the wheel. Without waiting long, Arsene immediately drove the engine of his car to the airport.


    ¡°Sir, are you sure Mr. Kim wants to see you?¡± Arsene asked. He nced briefly in the direction of the front mirror to hear the answer from the man sitting in the back seat.


    ¡°I want to see Jessica, but I will also try to meet Mr. Kim, if Mr. Kim doesn¡¯t want to see me, I just need to provide the evidence I¡¯ve been looking for for one month.¡± Lexi snorted irritably. It¡¯s an uphill battle, but at least he wouldn¡¯t dodge any more of Mr. Kim¡¯s usations against his family.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m sure you¡¯ve prepared everything well.¡±


    The two men remained silent and busy with their own thoughts. However, Lexi suddenly felt very nauseous.


    ¡°Why you, sir?¡± Arsene, who saw Lexi covering his mouth, asked .


    ¡°I feel nauseous!¡± Lexi¡¯s expression looks to be holding something back.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t eaten, or maybe you ate the wrong thingst night!¡± Arsene asked. In his time as Lexi¡¯s Secretary, he had never seen this man so nauseous in the morning. This was his first time.


    Lexi shook his head. He sits back to reduce nausea. Later, Arsene gave eucalyptus oil on the dashboard of the car. That eucalyptus oil belongs to her little daughter.


    ¡°What is this? Should I drink it?¡± Lexi looked closely at the small bottle of eucalyptus oil.


    ¡°Open the bottle, you just have to rub around the neck and the nape of the neck!¡± Arsene said obviously. That¡¯s what his wife did when he caught a cold. Suddenly Arsene remembered something. He once suddenly felt nauseous like that when his wife was in the early phase of pregnancy. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m sorry you¡¯re not in a love rtionship with a woman other than Miss Jessica right?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean, I¡¯m not interested in anyone other than Jessica,¡± he insisted. ¡°then, what?¡±


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, I thought you were impregnating another woman and now you have morning sickness, ¡± Arsene said. ¡± I used to have it too, not Kania but I was always nauseous in the morning, ¡± he exined.


    Lexi didn¡¯t answer, he just thought about Jessica. Could his wife be pregnant now? However, Lexi couldn¡¯t hope for more, he knew it was just his mind.


    he couldn¡¯t believe they had arrived at the airport fastly. Arsene stopped his car in the parking area, then he drove Lexi to the waiting room.


    ¡°Sir, you have to be careful, good luck.¡± Arsene gave him Lexi¡¯s backpack.


    ¡°Yes, thank you.¡± Lexi smiled and immediately sat down to wait for his scheduled flight to Singapore.


    * * *


    Freddy Kim, not at all put heart despite Jessica¡¯s moaning and all three grandchildrens persuaded and asked that he allowed Lexi and Jessica to meet.


    However, Jessica, Daniel, and David who were currently still in the same room had not lost their minds. They still had many ways to take their grandfather¡¯s heart.


    ¡°So when is Lexi going toe here?¡± Daniel asked as he watched Jessica who returned to enjoy her morning meal that she had put under the bed.


    ¡°This morning sis, about half past nine he will arrive at Changi Airport,¡± Jessica replied between chewing food. Jessica seemed to be pregnant. He had never seen Jessica eat this much in the morning. A ss of milk alone usually did not drink, but now she ate two boxes of food, plus a second ss of milk. the maid just made Jessica another ss of milk.


    ¡°Well then, let¡¯s three of us pick him up? you¡¯re going to get Lexi, aren¡¯t you?¡± Daniel asked.


    ¡°then, are we not going to go to the office! Grandpa can get mad if we skip work and choose to do something else!¡± David protested.


    ¡°No need, we¡¯re off to the office today. We always follow grandfather¡¯s orders, we can break them once in a while so that grandfather knows that he is too stubborn!¡± Daniel was upset.


    ¡°All right,¡± David said.


    ¡± Let¡¯s go to the airport now, ¡± Jessica said, looking at the clock on the wall that was already showing almost eight o¡¯clock.


    Daniel nodded in agreement. it was same with David.


    The three of them came out of Jessica¡¯s room and Daniel¡¯s guess was right. The grandfather was indeed waiting for them in the family room right in front of Jessica¡¯s room.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Freddy Kim, who had been waiting for his three grandchildrens toe out of Jessica¡¯s room, asked. They not only had breakfast at the dinner table, but Also do not immediately leave for work.


    He looked at his grandfather, without an answer.


    ¡°David, Daniel, you two don¡¯t go to the office! For Jessica, let Grandpa talk to her, You two go to the office right now!¡± their grandfather did not want to get a rejection from his two grandchildrens.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to be with Grandpa, I want to go for a walk with David and Daniel!¡± Jessica said.


    ¡°David and I have a day off today. I can¡¯t stand Jessica staying in the room and not eating!¡± David answered without hesitation.


    Then the three of them immediately walked out leaving Kim¡¯s grandfather, who was still fixated on what his three grandchildren had just done. Jessica was able to get Daniel and David on her side. The middle-aged man could only swallow, looking back at his grandsons who were moving away. He began to think, had he been too stubborn so that his three grandchildrens would not listen to what he ordered?


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    Meet.


    Despite feeling bad for not following his grandfather¡¯s orders, Daniel remained focused on what his goal was to leave this morning.


    Being too worried about Jessica, Daniel did not allow the girl to go to the airport. So, they immediately did their n. David drove Jessica to his apartment, while they went to the airport to pick up Lexi.


    David and Jessica got in the car. They got out of the basement first. Then, Daniel immediately got into his car. he sat behind the wheel, then drove his car at medium speed out of the parking area of the apartment.


    During the trip, he tried to call Lexi¡¯s number. he wanted to know if he had arrived at the airport or not. However, there was no answer and he didnt reply her message. That meant that Lexi hadn¡¯t arrived at the airport yet, because he hadn¡¯t activated his inte data.


    Daniel tried to focus on driving his car through the city streets, the traffic was already quite crowded. Suddenly he remembered about his grandfather, he just prayed that his grandfather would not be angry! What he did was very brave but for Jessica¡¯s sake. It was not good if forever his grandfather continued to be stubborn and demanded that everyone should always obey his will.


    After a 20-minute he drove his car, Daniel arrived at the Changi Airport parking area. Daniel stopped the car, got out and walked to the waiting room. From there he would get information When the ne from Jakarta came, there was Lexi was in it.


    Daniel came at the right time. He saw some people starting toe out of the gate who were passengers from Jakarta. He sat down and waited for Lexi.


    There was a small debate in Daniel¡¯s heart. He had notpletely forgiven Lexi. However, for Jessica¡¯s sake he would be nice to the guy. As bad as Lexi was in the eyes of him and their grandfather, the man remained the human being chosen and loved by his younger sister. Daniel promised himself that from now on he would be nice to Lexi and would appreciate it if he could shake off all hatred towards the man.


    From a distance he saw Lexi walking out. The man was carrying a backpack and a small bag. Without waiting long Daniel moved from his seat and immediately approached him.


    ¡°Lexi!¡± he shouted as he waved for Lexi to be aware of his presence.


    No responsed.


    ¡°Lexi!¡± Daniel repeated. Lexi looked at him a second time as he shouted.


    The man that his sister loved, walked over to Daniel. In Lexi¡¯s heart. Why was Jessica¡¯s brother waiting for him, at the airport? However, he pulled over all the prejudices against the man. wasn¡¯t this great? Yes, this was a good sign because Daniel wanted to pick him up at the airport.


    ¡°How are you?¡± Daniel asked, reached out the handshake this time was a sign of peace for him and Lexi.


    ¡± good. How are you doing?¡± Lexi shook Daniel¡¯s hand in a warm and friendly manner.


    ¡°good, did you juste alone?¡± Daniel asked.


    ¡°Yes, I came alone, where Jessica had us texting. she said she was going to get me,¡± lexi answered.


    ¡°Jessica is in my apartment. I didn¡¯t allow her to go to the airport. David was there with her!¡± Daniel said. ¡°Come on, I¡¯ll take you to the apartment, so Jessica can meet you,¡± he added. Daniel nodded with a smile. immediately his smile was able to shed all the awkwardness and bad taste hidden in Lexi¡¯s heart.


    The man remained silent and did not know what to say to Daniel. What did he say about what happened 12 years ago? However, at least he had the evidence he had prepared.


    Then, Lexi walked following Daniel towards the parking area. It was the first time they were in the same car. Daniel sat behind the wheel while Lexi sat beside him.


    The car started running.


    ¡°Did Mr. Kim found out that you picked me up?¡± Lexi, only shut up . Then, he used the opportunity to ask Daniel directly. He had to get ready, prepared everything before meeting Mr. Kim in person.


    ¡°Grandpa doesn¡¯t know. David and I talked about forgiving you this morning, but Grandpa didn¡¯t. Still failed. He won¡¯t apologize to you. I¡¯ve also told Jessica to act, but Grandpa is still stubborn. This morning the three of us left the house. David and I didn¡¯t leave for work today either!¡± Daniel exined


    Lexi was silent. What Daniel did was courageous. If he was in Mr. Kim¡¯s position, he would be very angry. ¡°Is it okay to act like that to your grandfather?¡±


    ¡°Actually I don¡¯t want to be like that. But grandfather was too stubborn. So the three of us have to do this so that grandpa won¡¯t be stubborn anymore. My grandfather was like that before. Always forcing his will on me and David. But this time for the sake of Jessica who loves you so much, me and David dare to fight him!¡± Daniel said. He opened it all up to Lexi. That way, the man would not be surprised at the character of the grandfather.


    Lexi nodded in understanding. ¡°What about Jessica? is she okay?¡± Lexi asked. The two men¡¯s eyes lit up at the mention of that name. The name of the woman he loved.


    ¡°Yes Jessica is fine, yesterday she fainted during college and I immediately took her to the hospital,¡± Daniel said.


    ¡°Jessica fainted? Why didn¡¯t she tell me? is he exhausted?¡±This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°she might be tired, but she¡¯s feeling better this morning. she is also very excited because she wants to meet you.¡±


    Lexi felt down. For some reason he felt happy when Daniel supported his rtionship with Jessica. There was peace creeping into his heart. If this had happened a long time ago, surely he would not have experienced the heavy longing that made him and Jessica must be separated from each other and could notmunicate through anything.


    ¡°Is the apartment still far away?¡± Lexi asked impatiently. The longing for his wife was piling up and this morning it seemed that his longing level was at the peak. already bloated and want to meet the owner of his heart soon


    ¡°In 5 minutes we will arrive at the apartment.¡±


    Lexi was happy, yes that meant no less than 10 minutes he would meet with Jessica. If only Daniel was not next to him, might he have jumped for joy. This heart began pounding 1 month it was not a short time for him if passed without meeting with Jessica and soon they would meet.

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    finally i meet you.


    ¡± David, ¡± she suddenly felt very nauseous, calling out to his brother. might be it was because she was being too excited and made her overeat.


    ¡± Yes, ¡± David said , who was sitting on the balcony. he moved towards his sister.


    Without waiting for David, Jessica immediately got up from her seat, then she was forced to spit out what she had just eaten.


    A worried David approaches Jessica into the bathroom. Then, he took a tissue and led her back to sit on the sofa. ¡°Are you okay, Jess?¡± David asked, observing his younger sister¡¯s pale face.


    Jessica didn¡¯t answer, she didn¡¯t feel dizzy. It was just nausea and now felt very limp. ¡°I think I¡¯ve eaten too much,¡± she muttered.


    ¡°Shall we go to the doctor now?¡± David couldn¡¯t bear to see Jessica¡¯s current situation.


    Jessica shook her head strongly. ¡°Are Daniel and Lexi here yet?¡± Jessica asked. she¡¯s been watching the clock ever since. she couldn¡¯t wait to meet her husband.


    ¡°Wait a minute,¡± David said. Just now he wanted to take the phone, the apartment door opened.


    and¡­


    Both David and Jessica looked towards the door. First, Daniel came in and the next second Lexi came in.


    The next scene was Lexi and Jessica staring at each other. Long and deep. Next, they both ignored the other two humans who were in the room. Jessica got up from her seat and ran, immediately hugged into her husband¡¯s arms.


    Lexi hugged Jessica. His eyes were zed over. He could only hug Jessica tighter.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Long enough they hugged, Daniel and David felt awkward. However, at least they no longer had a burden. No longer did they felt guilty about their little sister for having reunited Jessica with her husband she loved and missed.


    Jessica cried in Lexi¡¯s arms. Lexi slowly unraveled the embrace and rubbed the tears that soaked her wife¡¯s face.


    ¡°Why are you crying?¡± Lexi asked with ss eyes.


    ¡°I miss you,¡± Jessica replied, still crying. Then she hugged her husband again.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, I¡¯m already here. And from now on I will take you wherever I go.¡± Lexi rubbed the wife¡¯s back, persuading her not to cry.


    ¡°Really?¡± Jessica looked up to see the seriousness in the look on her husband¡¯s face.


    Lexi nodded.


    Now, Jessica¡¯s two older brothers looked at the couple and they misbehaved. Daniel chose to go into the kitchen to grab a drink for Lexi while David was still sitting in the family room and watching Jessica who was so spoiled with her husband.


    Then, Lexi led the wife to sit on the sofa. It was next to Jessica, in front of her were David and Daniel. They turned to each other and remained silent.


    ¡°David and Daniel, thank you both for helping me and Jessica to meet!¡± Lexi said, although both of his brothers-inw were younger.


    ¡°That¡¯s nothing. Drink first.¡± Daniel said.


    Lexi took his ss, sipping on the orange juice given by Daniel.


    David looked at Lexi. This was the first time he saw his brother-inw. Although their ages are far apart, Lexi was now 30 years old and himself 23. There¡¯s no denying that Lexi did look younger than his actual age. Not only that, as a fellow man, David admitted also Lexi is a man who has a strong charm. He smiled, understanding that Jessica had fallen in love with him.


    ¡°At the moment what are your ns?¡± Daniel asked, opening the chat. he didn¡¯t want them in an awkward mood any longer.


    ¡°I want to meet Mr. Kim. Can you help me meet him?¡± Lexi asked . He looked at Jessica, waiting for her approval.


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll drive you. It¡¯s just that it¡¯s no more, right now me, David, and Jessica don¡¯t want to see grandpa.¡± Daniel said she didn¡¯t want to meet the middle-aged man. Not without reason, but she still did not want to make peace.


    David nodded in agreement, while Jessica did not respond.


    ¡°I want to talk to Mr. Kim, how about I apologize, exin, and ask permission to bring Jessica back to Jakarta?¡± Lexi looked at Jessica, asked her to correct what he had just said and he would do it right away.


    Daniel and David looked at each other, David did not seem to agree with thest sentence he said. Taking Jessica to Jakarta? they still didn¡¯t want to part with his sister.


    ¡°Yes, my husband, you should talk to grandpa before we both go back to Jakarta,¡± Jessica said. For the first time in the past month, David saw a different twinkle in his sister¡¯s eyes. He¡¯s never seen that before.


    Hearing Jessica¡¯s response, David felt a little disappointed. However, he was not discouraged, Jessica¡¯s happiness was everything. Even though she had to go back to Jakarta, and be away from them, it was better. Her sister found her happiness. And Lexi, David was so sure Lexi couldn¡¯t have wasted Jessica. He could see the struggle and also Lexi¡¯s sincerity, if the man did not really love Jessica might behad given up and would not have did so far. David couldn¡¯t help it, Lexi is a good guy.


    ¡°I think Grandpa is still at home, are we going there now?¡± Daniel was very patient with his grandfather. However, what was clear was that he was very sure that if Lexi could note empty-handed, surely the man had prepared everything. Including evidence of an ident two years ago.


    ¡°Honey I¡¯m seeing grandpa now?¡± Lexi asked for her wife¡¯s approval, he called Freddy Kim before, now he called him grandfather.


    Jessica nodded slowly. ¡°David and I will be here. My husband, you go with Daniel to see Grandpa right now!¡± she said.


    ¡°Well we¡¯re going there now.¡± Daniel stood first to follow Lexi.


    ¡°Baby I¡¯m leaving now, you¡¯re all right here,¡± Lexi said. He kissed his wife on the forehead, and then he walked after Daniel who had walked first.


    With Daniel, Lexi went into the elevator. they immediately spurred the footsteps towards the direction of Daniel as soon as the elevator door opened.


    Daniel sat behind the wheel, Lexi sat beside him. There was no longer any hatred in Daniel¡¯s heart. Jessica was happy with this guy. Daniel became aware that hatred would only leave a wound in his heart.


    Throughout the road, the two men were busy with each other¡¯s thoughts. When the car stopped in the basement, Daniel did not immediately get off. Lexi wanted to talk to her grandfather, but he was nervous.


    ¡°Are you ready?¡± Daniel asked, suddenly his body felt cold. Since he lost his father and his mother, only the grandfather became his guard.


    ¡°Yes, I am ready.¡± Lexi was convinced. He smiled, then he quickly got out of the car.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure you can,¡± Daniel said, dismissing all doubts. Then, he observed Lexi¡¯s back walking away from him. With hope, the grandfather this time would melt.


    To be continued¡­.

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    Talk To Mr. Kim.


    Mr. Kim was still in his room. the maid had just delivered a ss of water and a healthy snack for him. but he just shut up and refused anything when the maid offered to help. The man only hinted that the maid immediately left the room.


    Freddy was alone in his room. He turned on the television. It¡¯s the only video stored there. The one he always turned to when he missed his son. Darren Kim.


    The television screen exposed Elsa¡¯s six-year birthday party. It was thest time he was with his only son the day before his son died. Not only featuring Darren and Marisa, there were also Elsa, Daniel, and David when they were little.


    Both senses of sight of Fredy Kim continued to look at the television screen. his three grandkids left this morning away from the pce he had prepared to live with in his old age.


    Many employees still lived there, there were few hostesses. There was one of his confidants and another subordinate.


    The middle-aged man began to ponder what was happening at this moment. His rtionship with his three grandchildrens, which seemed to be getting worse since Samuel Ricardo death one month ago.


    ¡± I did everything for you, and for your parents, but you still left me, ¡± he murmured with a t expression. ¡°But look what you guys are doing. You even left me, united and just left this house. Would you be satisfied if you came home and I was gone!¡± he murmured as he watched a television screen showing his three grandchildrens.


    There was a knock on the door that disturbed him. Mr. Kim immediately pressed the remote to turn off the TV. He didn¡¯t want anyone to know if he¡¯d seen the video. Even his right hand.


    ¡°Come in.¡± The owner of the Kim Foundation and the Kim Corporation, pretended to take his ss of water. He lowered his head to hide his expression. No, he was not the one who would inflict his grief on others.


    A man named Joe, who was his guard, entered the room.


    ¡°Sir, someone ising¡±¡± Joe said, deliberately did not tell, uninvited guests who were currently waiting for Mr. Kim in the living room.


    ¡°Who?¡±


    The man took a sip of water from his ss until it ran out of nothing left. Then he turned to Joe. Hopefully, soon he would get the answer who would havee so early. Yeah, it¡¯s less than ten. he didn¡¯t usually get guests at times like this.


    Not that Joe was silent, he refused to speak.


    ¡°Is Danieling?¡± He really hoped that was his first grandson, as well as his sessor, woulde and apologize for what he did this morning.


    ¡°Not Sir.¡± Joe was even very afraid to say his name in front of old Kim.


    ¡°David or my granddaughter who came?¡¯ Mr. Kim really asked,  hoping that Elsa woulde. If Elsa hade, David and Daniel would have came with her.


    ¡°Lexi Ricardo, is in the living room and would love to meet you, sir.¡± Joe, who has an age not much different from Freddy Kim, iwas forced to mention the name of young Ricardo who was very hated by him


    ¡°Tell him I don¡¯t want to see him.¡± Freddy Kim thoughtlessly did not want to see the young man. the culprit of all the problems that currently happened to him and his three grandchildren.


    Silence.


    Joe, who knew very well how Lexi and Jessica fight, also very understanding of Freddy Kim¡¯s attitude and behavior, sighed. It seemed that this time he had to intervene from having to persuade his boss.


    ¡°Sir,¡± Joe whispered. he didn¡¯t leave his boss¡¯s room. He stood there, staring at Freddy. A sharp look was an outlet for his annoyance at the Boss. ¡± Eddy, ¡± Joe called out Mr. Kim¡¯s diminutive name.


    The call made Freddy Kim gasp. He turned his face to the man who was standing next to him.


    ¡°I am not speaking as your subordinate. This time I want to speak as your best friend,¡± Joe said in a distinctive low, deep voice. That¡¯s what he did a long time ago, when Freddy Kim was angry, showing his ego.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Mr. Kim did not respond. He turned his face the other way. Joe¡¯s serious face and always respect him, making him helpless.


    ¡°What in the world is most precious to you?¡± the man asked.


    ¡°Why do you ask like that, you already know what is most important to me.¡± Freddy Kim quietly answered the question.


    ¡°Do you choose the business octopus who has been giving away dor coffers, or do you choose the happiness of your grandchildren?¡± his insistenced.


    Old Kim was silent.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have as much money as you. I also only have one grandchild. He has away from me Arene work in the Nethends. Sometimes I envy you. Not because of the envy of the money and position you have, but because I never had much time to spend with my grandchildren.¡± Joe paused for a moment before continuing.


    Freddy Kim waited for what Joe would say next.


    ¡°But right now I don¡¯t envy you anymore. Although the time I spend with my grandson is only for a short time and maybe only a few days a year, at least, my grandson and I always spend time smiling because we are happy. I don¡¯t judge your life unhappy, because everyone has different priorities. But, if I were in your ce right now, I would go and see that young man, if you look closely, he¡¯s innocent!¡± Joe told. This was a subtle imposition. ¡°We are both middle-aged, we do not know the rest of our age. It could be a year, a month, or a day. Trust me, forgiving doesn¡¯t make you lose. Forgiving will erode the distance between you and your granddaughter.¡±


    Without waiting for a response from Freddy Kim, the man simply left. Before opening the door, he looked away for a moment. ¡°I¡¯m going to tell that young Ricardo to get out of here immediately!¡± he said.


    ¡°Wait, I¡¯ll see him.¡± Freddy Kim said it out loud.


    Joe held back a smile. he opened  the door. ¡°Good old man, I¡¯ll tell that young man to wait on the rooftop.¡±


    * * *


    Lexi sat in the living room of the Kim family¡¯s penthouse. A maid gave him a cold drink.


    Lexi waited a long time. He became worried and agitated. Thest time he went to this house, he didn¡¯t even get to meet Freddy Kim. It could be said that Lexi had never spoken directly to the middle-aged man. However, Lexi had met him at several entrepreneur events.


    Lexi took turns looking at the wall clock and the watch on his wrist. Not at all hasten his meeting with Freddy Kim. he didn¡¯t feel like he had waited for fifteen minutes, but Mr. Kim hadn¡¯te out of his throne yet.


    At the sound of the door opening, Lexi¡¯s heart beat very fast. He lowered his head and refrained from looking at the source of the sound.


    ¡°Young man, sorry to keep you waiting so long. Let¡¯s wait for Mr. Kim upstairs.¡± Joe walked up the stairs and signaled for Lexi to follow in his footsteps.


    To be continued¡­

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    Mr. Kim


    ¡°Introduce me to Mr. Kim¡¯s Secretary, young man you can call me Joe,¡± the middle-aged man who already had gray hair in part of his hair said. The man smiled at Lexi with great friendliness. His aura was very positive, reminding Lexi of his uncle.


    ¡°Mr. Joe, I¡¯m Lexi.¡±


    ¡°Lexi Ricardo, I already know your name, young man. Everyone in this house even knew your name before seeing and meeting you.¡± The man¡¯s calm disposition made Lexi a little nervous and scared.


    ¡°Let me introduce you to Lexi.¡± Lexi politely lowered his head and reached out to shake hands.


    ¡± just call me Joe, ¡± he said very casually. And the corners of her lips just kept widening giving his a friendly smile. He shook Lexi¡¯s hand tightly.


    ¡°No Sir. Emm-does Mr. Kim want to see me?,¡± Lexi asked trying to take a seat and position himself asfortably as possible.


    ¡°Sure, wait a little longer.¡± Joe turned his eyes towards the door and it turned out that Mr. Kim was already standing there, the man stepped towards him.


    ¡°Mr. Kim is walking here. Good Luck, I¡¯m sure you can definitely knock his heart young man. Keep calm and convey in a friendly manner. Don¡¯t get emotional and don¡¯t use your ego. Give up to win. Got it!¡± Joe advised Lexi, not because he sided with Lexi. He just wanted there to be no dispute between Mr. Kim and his grandson.


    Lexi followed the gaze of the middle-aged man who had just given him a message. And in front of him he saw Mr. Kim walking towards them with sharp eyes.


    This was Lexi¡¯s first timeing face to face with the man up close. Although already middle-aged, and no longer young. The aura was very strong. His wrinkled forehead indicated that the man was a thinker.


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving now!¡±  Joe said leaving Mr. Kim and Lexi. No, he didn¡¯t need to know what they wanted to talk about.


    Mr. Kim took a seat in front of Lexi. The look in the man¡¯s eyes alone made the interlocutor tremble. Lexi refocused his mind. He said hello to the grandfather of his wife.


    ¡°Grandpa Kim, Good Morning.¡± Lexi straightened her head, to steal a nce.


    The man was still silent and only looked into one eye.


    ¡°Grandpa, I met Jessica earlier,¡± Lexi said again, driving away all the fear and nervousness that resided in him.


    Mr. Kim, this time looked at Lexi for two seconds and looked away again. He chose to examine what was going on in his heart. There was still debate within himself.


    ¡°Why are you silent, grandpa?¡± Lexi, who felt stuck, did not know what to say while the man in front of him didn¡¯t seem interested in talking to him.


    ¡°grandpa? I¡¯m not your grandfather!¡± Freddy Kim turned his head for a moment, and didn¡¯t like the  call that Lexi had said three times in a row.


    ¡°Neither I¡¯m not your grandfather, nor am I your boss!¡± he looked at Lexi longer and returned to look away.


    ¡°just call me Mr. Kim!¡± he was strictly speaking.


    ¡°My name is Lexi. You must already know from someone, so I don¡¯t have to introduce myself because Mr. Joe said that everyone in this house already knew my name before even meeting me. ¡± Lexi said kindly. The corners of his lips widened to form a smile.


    ¡°What did youe here for? You came here empty-handed. Are you here just to apologize? If you came here to apologize, then I have forgiven you.¡± Freddy Kim was still condescending to the young man in front of him. He thought he was nothing and knew nothing.


    ¡°Mr. Kim, that¡¯s one of the reasons I came here. However, that was not my main goal.¡± Lexi gained his confidence. For the sake of Jessica, for the sake of being with her again, he had to face this old man! ¡°I want to give this to you.¡± Lexi took a file from his bag and handed it to Mr. Kim.


    Mr. Kim took a quick nce.


    ¡°This is the evidence I have gathered in a month. There is a recording of my father¡¯s voice when he was alive.¡± Lexi put the file on the table.


    Mr. Kim, who was still very sure that this was not the main purpose of Lexi meeting him, preferred to remain silent. It¡¯s also true what Joe said, Lexi was innocent. He had hated Lexi before he even knew him, and had no intention of knowing him. However, this young man now had already called him not by his name, but called him grandfather several times!


    ¡°Mr. Kim, I apologize profusely for what happened to Jessica¡¯s parents twelve years ago, I really don¡¯t know if my dad was involved.¡± Lexi looked down regretfully. All this time he believed in his father and did not expect that the man he always respected and was proud of, his father was involved in a crime. Lexi was hurt, too, but he tried to forgive what his father had done.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already done an investigation at the Fashionpany you¡¯re referring to. So, for this matter I will not trust anyone, including you. Dann, for this file! I¡¯ll take it. Thank you. I hope you leave my house soon!¡± Mr. Kim was not fine. He was afraid, afraid that if Lexi continued to speak politely to him, he remembered very well how he hated Ricardo¡¯s family, without exception, including Lexi who did not know about the ident.


    ¡°No grandpa!¡± Lexi interrupted, often hearing Jessica call the man by the name of Grandfather, Lexi suddenly followed her and seemed to be used to the call.


    ¡°Mr. Kim, not Grandpa!¡± The man straightened up. He never thought of being called a grandfather by one of Ricardo¡¯s family members.


    ¡°Mr. Kim, I don¡¯t want to go out now. I also asked for permission to bring Jessica back to Jakarta. She¡¯s my wife and I can¡¯t live without seeing her!¡± Lexi said with full seriousness. He looked at Mr. Kim with pity. wasn¡¯t that the advice Joe gave, not by looking straightly?


    ¡°How dare you!¡± The man chuckled with a condescending expression of the interlocutor. It was not so easy to forgive a man whom he hated for years, even a dozen years.


    ¡°Then, what should I do, I have to take it for granted when you give me fake divorce papers! I just want to live with Jessica, the woman that the creator has destined for me. I¡¯m sure this has all happened because it was all destined. So, I beg, grandpa to let me take Jessica to Jakarta!!¡± he begged.


    Long enough silence. All the hate in Kim¡¯s heart was gone. Speaking of fate, he couldn¡¯t be med either. If that was indeed the path that had been determined by God, then man indeed had no other choice but to ept it!


    Lexi waited, trying to be patient. Mr. Kim¡¯s often wrinkled forehead made him guess what the man was thinking.


    ¡°I promise Jessica I won¡¯t hurt her. I will take care of her, I will make her happy. I want to make up for all the mistakes I¡¯ve made in the past. I really hope Grandpa will give me a chance to get back to living together with Jessica!¡± he said firmly, expressing his heart.


    ¡°A real man, not only promises. But prove it by deeds. Elsa, her name is Elsa not Jessica!¡± Mr. Kim said in response.


    ¡°She¡¯s my wife, grandpa, and now I¡¯m going to call her Elsa. The name you gave to her! She¡¯s my wife,¡± Lexi repeated. He was deliberately making it clear that the woman, the grandfather¡¯s only granddaughter, was his wife.


    ¡°I can¡¯t answer that now! Tonight bring Elsa here! We¡¯re talking three! I want to hear a direct answer from him! He¡¯s precious to me! And I¡¯m not just going to leave it to just anyone. What else is a man who does not know the real name of the woman he married!¡± he just wanted to get Daniel and David back into this room. Mr. Kim sat down. He took the file that Lexi had given him. He just left the young man alone.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    Lexi swallowed hard. At least he still had a chance. Yeah, tonight and with Jessica. If necessary tonight he would beg himself at Freddy Kim¡¯s feet. So that the man would allow him to bring Jessica back to Jakarta.


    to be continued¡­.

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    Awkward.


    Lexi¡¯s feelings at the moment were still unsettled. There was even a bitter taste at the end of his throat as he walked out of Mr. Kim¡¯s residence. Some of the people who worked there looked at him and could guess. What happened? Mr. Kim certainly did not grant the man¡¯s wish.


    It was Joe, the secretary, who invited Lexi to chat on the rooftop. He walked up to Lexi and stopped for a moment the young man who walked towards the door.


    ¡°What did Mr. Kim say?¡± the man asked, standing right in front of Lexi. ¡°Did Mr. Kim kick you out of this house?¡± he guessed then. He took a deep breath feeling disappointed. Mr. Kim was always haughty and stubborn. Even after his three grandchildren left this house. The boss and his best friend are still stubborn.


    ¡°No, Mr. Kim did not expel me. He asked me toe back tonight with Miss Elsa,¡± Lexi replied. He didn¡¯t know why he was feeling ashamed.


    ¡°Really?¡± Joe looked at Lexi sharply and for a long time.


    Lexi nodded.


    ¡°That¡¯s a good sign. If Mr. Kim tells you toe, it means Mr. Kim gives you a chance young man,¡± Joe said  very confidently.


    ¡°Really, Joe?¡± Lexi who had since bowed her head and felt resigned. He raised his head in response to the gaze of the middle-aged man in front of him. The twinkle in the man¡¯s eyes made it clear that he was honest and not making things up. Especially when the man nodded and smiled Lexi was more convinced that Mr. Kim would allow him to go take Jessica to Jakarta.


    ¡°Yes, I am responsible for what I say. Mr. Kim now feels lonely, when his grandchildren leave home, he will definitely do anything to make them all go home without exception if the conditions are right then allowing you and miss Elsa together,¡± Joe replied very confidently.


    ¡°Thank you sir. I have a lot to thank Joe. Now I say goodbye first andter tonight I will be back again with my wife,¡± the young man said.


    Lexi stepped into the elevator. It drove him to the basement where Daniel was still waiting for him there. So, the man got into the car to meet his brother-inw.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Daniel just turned his head, when Lexi came over. And his brother-inw sat next to him with a well-read expression, downcast, and busy with his own thoughts.


    The first grandchild of the Kim family observed the man sitting next to him. He was waiting for his brother-inw to say something. However, Lexi did not say anything. She paused and told Daniel to go back to the apartment.


    he was not Daniel¡¯s name if he could dy curiosity. The man immediately asked because he wanted to know how the grandfather responded. upon Lexi¡¯s arrival. ¡°So what did grandpa say?¡± Daniel asked . He did not intend to run his four-wheeled vehicle yet.


    ¡°Grandpa asked me toe again tonight with Jessica. I don¡¯t know and can¡¯t guess what¡¯s on grandpa kim¡¯s mind right now, but it seems like he feels very lonely left by the three of you,¡± Lexi exined.


    Daniel was silent for a moment, he was sure that his grandfather was nning something. it was clear the man had not forgiven Lexi. However, Daniel chose not to ask again. He immediately started the car¡¯s engine and ran it out of the parking area. There was no other destination except his apartment which was not too far from the residence of the grandfather.


    The man, running his car at medium speed, asionally nced at Lexi and tried to guess what was on his mind. Daniel could feel that Lexi was trying hard to get him to ept her. That¡¯s right, his love for Elsa was beyond doubt. Proven Lexi always tried and kept trying to fight to get the blessing of his grandfather. Suddenly Daniel remembered his beloved. A girl who, all this time, was in his heart. However, it could rarely be found. It¡¯s not easy for Daniel Kim to meet a woman. The grandfather would balk at Daniel Kim¡¯s lover, not the upper middle ss. Daniel¡¯s lover was just an ordinary teacher by profession and she is not the daughter of a rich man. Of course, Kim¡¯s grandfather didn¡¯t approve. However, Daniel also never tried to get the blessing of his grandfather. So, what Lexi did made him realize. he was conscious to fight for what was worth fighting for.


    They arrived at the parking lot of Daniel¡¯s apartment. Lexi and her sister-inw got out of the car together. Then, the two walked towards the elevator.


    ¡°What are you thinking?¡± Lexi asked several times looking at Daniel as if contemting thinking about something.


    Daniel just shook his head. It was unlikely that he admitted that at the moment he was thinking about the girl he loved. He had not seen her for a long time and had never done anything to fight for her love. Daniel looked down and smiled, realizing how cowardly he had been.


    When the elevator door opened, they immediately entered, then pressed the button ording to the floor where Daniel¡¯s apartment unit was located.


    If Elsa¡¯s problem was solved, his grandfather gave his blessing to both of them, at that moment Daniel would try to fight for his love.


    The elevator door opened, Daniel walked in first followed by Lexi. With his right hand, Daniel pressed the password of his apartment door, when the door opened he saw Jessica and David already waiting for their arrival.


    Jessica walked over to her husband. ¡°How? What did you say? Is he, like, mad at you? ¡± Jessica looked sharply at her husband¡¯s face waiting for an answer from him


    Lexi did not immediately answer, he took both hands of his wife, then led her to sit down. ¡°Grandpa has not yet given an answer. Grandpa asked me toe take you tonight. I think you three have gone too far. Yes, grandfather did not immediately give me permission, because grandfather must have been lonely. And tonight you two areing with me. Grandpa must want to talk to you guys too!¡± Lexi looked at them in turn.


    The four of them sat in the living room. The TV was still on, but everyone was busy with their own thoughts, except David. He was bored because he didn¡¯t do anything. Today he worked off. Sometimes he went to work on Sundays and sometimes he missed work. The second grandson of the Kim family,pletely out of style and misbehaving, did not know what to do.


    He was getting deathly loose when he saw Jessica and Lexi showing love at each other. Instead of it openly only their eyes were full of codes that made him feel awkward.


    David¡¯s eyes turned to Daniel. His brother looked gloomy. Daniel wasn¡¯t even aware as he was hinting toe out right now.


    David got even more awkward when Jessica smiled while flirting with Lexi. Yes, her sister looked very aggressive making him feel ashamed, just really bad in this atmosphere.


    ¡± I¡¯m going to go buy some food and drink, ¡± David pretended to get up from his seat and without hearing anyone¡¯s approval he immediately moved toward the door.


    ¡°I will apany you.¡± Daniel didn¡¯t want to be caught in an awkward situation. He got up from his seat and followed in his brother¡¯s footsteps. They both got out of the apartment and gave Lexi and Jessica time to spend together.


    ¡°Shall we go to the room now?¡± Jessica asked when they were alone. She wrapped her hands around her husband¡¯s neck as if unwilling if the man was far away from her.


    ¡°Why are you so aggressive? Look, What are you doing this afternoon like you took me to the room? Looks like this is not the Jessica I know!¡± Lexi patted his wife¡¯s cheek. He felt nervous and asionally pinched her.


    Lexi followed in his wife¡¯s footsteps. He entered the room and didn¡¯t forget to lock it. He looked at the wall clock that showed 11: 09 PM was not the right time to make love. He was ashamed of the sun and the birds that fly in the sky. He missed Jessica, but making love during the day was not the right choice for now. Moreover, they were not at his house, they were hitchhiking in Daniel¡¯s apartment.


    Jessica did not answer, she unraveled the two hands that were wrapped around her husband¡¯s neck. Then, he walked first to the room, and left the door open.


    ¡± Honey, ¡± Jessica called, leading Lexi to lie down beside her.


    ¡°Yes, my dear wife. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Lexiid down, then he kissed his wife on the lips briefly, gently, but very meaningfully. Next he kissed deeper and greedily. He threw all his energy into that kiss. Long and wet, intense.


    ¡°Honey, can I ask for help?¡± Jessica asked after Lexi parsed her lips kiss.


    ¡°Tell me what I can do for you,¡± Lexi said quietly. He kissed Jessica again on the cheek in case he was in the hotel or in his own home. Might be he had sex with his wife. This time, he tried to restrain himself because they were in Daniel¡¯s apartment.


    ¡°Please get me a drink,¡± he asked.


    ¡°Honey, what are you drinking?¡± Lexi would be happy to get her a drink.


    ¡°David bought me some milk. It must be on the kitchen table, if it¡¯s not there, it must be in the refrigerator.¡± Jessica showed as t an expression as possible.


    ¡°So you want to drink milk?¡± The husband assured.


    Jessica interrupted, actually already preparing this surprise for Lexi. Her husband must would been surprised when he saw special milk for pregnant women on the kitchen table.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make you some milk.¡± Lexi got out of her sleep and walked out of the room. He walked past the living room and stopped at the kitchen which was right next to the living room. Then, he began to look for the milk that his wife meant.


    His sense of sight was fixed on a box of chocte milk. Lexi was usually very thoroughly astonished to see a picture of a box of milk on the kitchen table. He was amazed that there was a picture of a pregnant woman on the box of milk


    Lexi, who was increasingly curious, reached for the milk box and read the benefits listed in the back of that box of milk. Lexi immediately ran back to the room, to ask his wife directly.


    ¡°Honey, are you pregnant?¡± Lexi asked with a trembling body. His hands trembled, his lips quivered, and he could not wait to hear his wife¡¯s answer.


    Instead of answering Jessica calmly grabbed the bag and took the test that was in it. ¡°Yes, my dear, I am pregnant. I am pregnant with our dear child¡± ¡± she said with a smile.


    Lexi immediately hugged the wife tightly. Hended a kiss several times on Jessica¡¯s cheek, then on her left cheek. He was feeling so happy that the beads of tears were imperceptibly dripping from the corners of his eyes, wet cheeks. These were happy tears. At least his guilt at Jessica on that day diminished a little.


    Lexi had not yet let go of her embrace to her wife. He was so happy, so happy that he couldn¡¯t speak. In his heart he was very grateful. God was so good to him when he lost his dad so suddenly. Then God reced it with his wife¡¯s pregnancy.


    Not just for him. His mom was currently in Jakarta and would be very happy to hear the news of his wife¡¯s pregnancy. Same with the people at home. He was crying happily. This time he would never let go of Jessica, will not! He would fight so that they could live together again.


    Inevitably, he had to try to get his wife¡¯s grandfather to give his blessing on their rtionship.


    To be continued¡­

 Chap 129

    Chapter 129 en


    Daniel was Confused.


    Since leaving the apartment this afternoon Daniel and David had done a lot of things that they were not used to doing these days. The two went shopping at the mall, yed games, and before going home they decided to eat together at a Chinese restaurant, which was quite crowded and liked by guests.


    They were waiting for the message toe. David observed Daniel who had been daydreaming more often than focusing on what was in front of him. There was nothing wrong with not asking his brother something. ¡°Is something bothering you? Elsa and Lexi¡¯s problems will soon be resolved. I¡¯m sure Grandpa will approve of their rtionship!¡± David said in a tone as rxed as possible. He was sure that his grandfather would approve of their rtionship.


    ¡°I¡¯m not worried about that, for some reason I¡¯m very sure that this time Grandpa will approve of Lexi and Jessica¡¯s rtionship, all because Lexi wants to fight, he will do anything to be together with Jessica, because Jessica is his priority!¡± Daniel kept his head down all this time he always said that the girl whose name was engraved in his heart is a priority. However, he did not struggle. It could be said it was just a word in the mouth because until this moment in 6 years of their rtionship he did not even dare to introduce the girl to the grandfather.


    ¡°Then what do you think? Don¡¯t tell me you think too much about work, I¡¯ve always handled everything.¡± David nced and shook his head and really disliked Daniel¡¯s attitude who liked to tell him to rece him to do the job.


    Daniel did not answer immediately. He looked down and didn¡¯t say the girl¡¯s name. David knew it. But his brother did not know if they were still in touch. David only knew they had been separated for a long time.


    ¡°Brother Daniel, are you okay?¡± David put out a hand on his brother¡¯s shoulder, until the interlocutor straightened his head and met his gaze.


    Once again Daniel did not answer and he chose to look away when their order came. Daniel immediately switched the conversation and invited David to eat immediately so that they could go home immediately.


    15 minutes was enough time for them to finish the meal. Then, the two of them got up from their seats and immediately walked to the parking area.


    It was Daniel who drove for them, but this time David did not allow his older brother to drive. ¡°Let me drive, brother!¡± David said. he grabbed the car keys from his brother¡¯s hand and he sat behind the wheel while Daniel sat next to her with a still gloomy facial expression.


    Without waiting for orders from his brother, David immediately started the car, began driving the vehicle at medium speed through the streets of the city to his sister¡¯s apartment where Jessica and Lexi were already waiting for their presence.


    Daniel didn¡¯t say anything though. David was sure that Daniel had something in mind. It was impossible for his brother to be silent, moody, and avoid, if indeed nothing happens. He understood the character of Daniel.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Along the way they were silent. David didn¡¯t force his brother to talk about it this time either. Daniel was not ready. He was not ready to tell David or anyone else what¡¯s bothering him.


    About 20 minutes drive away, they arrived at the apartment parking area. David stopped the car, but he didn¡¯t get out. ¡°Daniel,¡± he called out slowly as he leaned back and raised his head.


    Daniel didn¡¯t answer, he just turned his head lightly, without saying a word.


    ¡°Daniel, you may not say it today, but if  you are ready, I hope you will share your troubles with me. Daniel, don¡¯t forget I¡¯m the only one. I am your brother,  you can keep everything secret from everyone, but I hope you are always open and share with me, because I myself can hear your problem every time you need, ¡± he said. He did not wait for a response from his brother. He got out of the car and walked to the elevator first.


    * * *


    In the afternoon after a long nap, Lexi woke up first. He did nothing but watch his wife. He looked at his wife¡¯s face carefully, starting a few strands of hair that fell on his forehead. The eyshes are tapered, the nose is sharp, and the lips are natural maroon. It also looks a little chubby. The skin is white, clean, and smooth.


    No boredom at all,  Lexi kept looking and asionally kissing his forehead. he was thankful that the hard days were over. Tears and sobs had already passed. In fact, they had experienced a deep loss, had a miscarriage also the death of his father. It was hard for Lexi. However, with Jessica¡¯s presence he believed he could get through it all. The proof was that today, he could still smile and continued to hold yesterday the right hand of his wife.


    ¡°Honey.¡±


    Jessica attacked, she suddenly woke up and immediately hugged Lexi, who was currently in front of her. It¡¯s not been like this for a long time. The face of the husband, the first time she woke up in the morning.


    Lexi returned the wife¡¯s hug, tighter, then plunged his face into his chest. So, he took the time to stamp his ownership there.


    ¡°I¡¯m so hungry,¡± Jessicained.


    The husband stopped the action. Then he saw his wife¡¯s face. ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± Lexi offered with a smile on her face. As usual, a husband would be more attentive when his wife was pregnant. Lexi was willing to buy food or cook for Jessica. she was the most valuable person, and she would always prioritize.


    ¡°I want to eat fruit, honey, and milk,¡± she replied.


    ¡°Okay okay! I go to the kitchen first, there¡¯s some fruit in the fridge. I will peel and cut it for you,¡± Lexi said. He kissed his wife¡¯s cheek for a moment, before getting out of bed and moving towards the kitchen.


    Lexi started picking up some fruit in the fridge. Red apples, oranges, and also mangoes. Then, he began to peel them off one by one until he was surprised by a hug from behind that turned out to be his wife.


    ¡± Here let me peel it by myself, ¡± she said when she once saw Lexi who peeled the fruit very slowly. Even the man held the knife very strangely.


    ¡°No, i can do it¡± Lexi argued.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll get a knife if you hold it like that. Look at you peeling it thick. I¡¯m not even going to eat this. Because everything you peel!¡± Jessica grabbed the knife from her husband¡¯s hand.


    she began to peel the mango. Jessica thought Lexi would wait for her and sat in the living room chair, but she was wrong, her husband even hugged her from behind and continued to hug her.


    ¡°Baby I can¡¯t peel if you keep hugging me like this,¡± Jessica protested.


    ¡°Then I have to hug you like a baby. Anyway I want to hug you like this. I miss you!¡± Lexi said, he wrapped his hands around his wife¡¯s waist.


    Jessica could not refuse. She could only try to enjoy when her husband continued to hug her and sometimesnded a few kisses on her cheek, neck, or sometimes gave a touch in the chest area.


    The door opened.


    Lexi seduced her by squeezing the sensitive area on her chest, stopping the action! he didn¡¯t know if it was David or Daniel who was at the door. So, before being caught he immediately unraveled his embrace to his wife and chose to sit in the dining room. it was not far from the kitchen table.


    David was the first to enter. Daniel followed behind him. The two brothers sat on the sofa in the living room and approached Lexi, who was already sitting there.


    ¡°After this we will go to Grandpa¡¯s House. You two wannae?¡± Lexi said he didn¡¯t want to force Daniel and David toe home. It¡¯s just that he hoped that his two brothers-inw woulde to see Mr. Kim. The grandfather would have been lonely, if there were not two of them next to him.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want toe!¡± Daniel smiled and looked away. he was so proud of what Lexi had done. He should have fought as hard as the man sitting in front of him.


    ¡°I¡¯ming!¡± David remarked. He wanted to drive the car for Lexi and Elsa, while for Daniel he did not dare to force it because his brother might be having problems and had not resolved the debate in his heart.


    Then Daniel and David went to their respective rooms. Same with Lexi and Jessica. They went to the room and immediately prepared to meet the grandfatherter in the evening.


    To be continued¡­.


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