"Where is it burning?" Jason asked, starting to panic.Dame, the middle-aged woman who had informed Jason about the fire, pointed out the rickety house next to the luxurious house.Jason's knees felt weak, and his bones felt like they were slipping out of their joints.The house where his mother lived, the house where his mother and Dagfinn kept his memories, and also the house where Jason first met DagfinnThe house is indeed outside the fence of the big house; Dagfinn deliberately did not make a fence so that living in the house feels so united with the surrounding community.The fire had soared; several workers from the big house tried to put out the fire as best they could, but manual labor was not enough to put out the fire that was getting bigger. Because the house is semi-permanent, meaning that half of the walls are made of planks."Mom," Jason muttered, crying as he sat on the ground.Esme understood what Jason was feeling. Just last night, Jason had intended to renovate the
Tut!Damien ended the call; he didn't give Esme a chance to answer what he said. He did this on purpose so that Esme would not have any intention of rebutting him.He was always one-sided; everything Esme and Jason had to follow without being able to refuse or just give advice."Papa, wait!" Esme shouted so Damien wouldn't hang up the phone. But alas, the phone call was completely cut off. Esme could only sigh heavily, not knowing what else to say.Esme looked at Jason with a look that was difficult to decipher, while Jason tried to give Esme the best smile. Because he knew, Esme was very upset by what Damien had done.To be honest, Esme actually missed her parents, but she still felt annoyed because of the behavior of her parents, who always looked down on her husband. The hope that Esme always had was that her parents would open their eyes and hearts to see Jason from a different perspective. Not from treasures that don't want to be taken where and for how long.Even though Jason ne
Esme and Jason exchanged glances when they saw Damien hold out the folder.It was true that Esme had feared that Damien had other intentions when he invited them to his house. Esme already understood that people like Damien would not be able to let Esme and Jason live happily."What is this, Papa?" Esme asked curtly.Neither Jason nor Esme have received the map provided by Damien. The folder was still sitting in front of them on the table, even though Damien had handed it back to be closer to the two of them.Jason didn't even intend to accept and open the folder; he already suspected that its contents would incriminate him.According to Jason, surely the map contains a threat or something that can later plunge Jason into the problems created by Damien. Because Jason knew his father-in-law was really sneaky!"Please open yourself! Get that trash husband of yours to sign!" Damien snapped in response to Esme's question.Damien then glared at the two people currently in front of him. He
"Are you really going to do this?" Jason asked Esme with a cold stare.Meanwhile, Esme shook her head, staring with red eyes and holding back tears at Damien.Esme didn't think that Damien would go this far and do this to her. She thought Damien and Aice had let Esme come live with Jason for these few days; they had changed.However, it turned out that Esme was wrong. They're just looking for other ways to ruin Jason and Esme's relationship.Esme didn't know what was in Damien's mind, so he took advantage of this situation to destroy Jason's career and future.Because of this, if Jason refuses, he already knows the consequences: Jason will lose Esme. And even if Jason accepted Damien's offer, he would dig his own grave.Damien didn't know that Dalton was Jason's company; all he had in mind was that Jason would refuse because he was new to leading there and wouldn't have the courage to make a decision that could cost Dalton a loss.And after a period without a leader, Damien eas
Jason and Esme stopped in their tracks, hearing what Aice said."Mama!" Esme called in a hoarse voice.As a child who had never denied anything to her parents, it made Esme's heart ache. There was tightness and tears welling up in her eyes when she heard her mother say that. She never thought she would get words like that from his mother's mouth."Can your mouth still call Mama?" asked Aice with great emotion."No matter what mom says for Esme, Esme will still think of mom and dad as parents. Because nothing broke our bond. And this time, I'm sorry has to follow my heart and find my own happiness.""Up to you! What is clear from now on is that you are not my child; whatever happens, don't ever look for me as your mother. We are other people with no strings attached while you make up your own mind!" answered Aice arrogantly.Esme looked sadly into her mother's eyes. She tries to find the truth in everything her mother says. So far, her mother has never kicked her out or even considered
Jason and Esme got out of the car hand in hand, both curious about the car parked in their driveway. And as they can see, this is a luxury car that certainly not just anyone owns, and there are only a few of these editions in this country. Even Dagfinn didn't own such a fancy car."Could it be papa's guest?" Esme asked Jason.Jason looked at Esme's face closely to find out who the father was referring to."You mean Dagfinn?" Jason asked Esme."Yeah, who else? It's obvious now that you are Dagfinn and Lavyna's child; there's no way you still want to call him Mr. Dagfinn. Even if the person is dead," Esme answered with a smile.Jason sighed heavily because sometimes he still used the words 'Mr. Dagfinn' because those words had stuck in his heart. And he's not used to it when he has to change his nickname to 'Papa'."But why did he come at night?" Jason asked Esme; he was still curious about the car that came very late. And was that her business that important that he was willing to wait
The offer made by Daniel suddenly made Jason and Esme look at each other. They both feel that this is fate from God. When he refuses an offer from Damien that is detrimental to Dalton, at that moment an offer comes from an old friend of Dagfinn, and he offers an event that is more educational, and the results are also for the common good, namely for the Orphanage. According to Dagfinn's will. If Jason had to finance an orphanage,"Why are you guys silent? Even looking at each other?" Mr. Daniel teased because he also just found out that Jason and Esme were newlyweds; Harvey had told him about Jason and Esme earlier.Jason and Esme just smiled."Mr. Daniel can do it," Esme replied shyly."I was also young; I have felt what you feel. By the way, you said you were Damien's son?" Mr. Daniel asked Esme.Esme just nodded, and a forced smile crossed her lips at the mention of Damien's name. Her heart still felt sliced when she remembered her parents. And she was so embarrassed when other peo
Jason shook his head, indicating he did not understand what Mr. Daniel was talking about. Jason thought all Dagfinn's secrets were with Ainsley. And he was wrong; it turns out that Dagfinn still keeps a secret from a friend of his. And Jason was sure that the matter that Dagfinn really kept secret was a big secret."I do not understand, sir; what do you mean?" Jason answered slowly to Daniel because, to be honest, he didn't understand and his head was already very dizzy with all the secrets, as if right now all the secrets were showing their identities.Daniel looked at the watch on his wrist, then took a deep breath before letting it out slowly. Time was getting late. However, Daniel also had to tell Jason a secret.It seems that the story that they have been keeping inside is so heavy that just to tell it, Daniel needs enough oxygen, as can be seen from how many times he took deep breaths. Or is it really a complicated problem?Jason couldn't even wait to find out the secret. What J
Kring! Kring!Jason immediately grabbed Esme's cell phone from Esme's hand, and he was sure that it was Aice who called. Don't know what made Jason so sure. Because all parents will definitely not make their children suffer. Jason was sure Damien and Esme felt the same way."Hello, where are you at the hospital?" asked Aice in a hoarse voice. And sounds like she's been crying.It turned out that Jason was right, if it was Aice who called them.Then Jason explained to Aice which hospital he was in. And the one thing that surprised Jason the most was when Aice said she and Damien would be coming soon. Could it be that the two of them came to their senses after becoming hot news in various media outlets?Or just realized they had wronged Jason and Esme.Jason smiled when he heard that Damien and Aice would soon follow him to the hospital where Esme was being treated.Jason felt this was progress when he heard Aice calling in a hoarse voice. She had been crying. He knew that, as a mother, A
"What is it?" asked Esme, who apparently realized the rage Jason felt."E-uh, what, honey? Do you want something?" Jason asked, surprised to find that Esme wasn't asleep.And his wife noticed him.Esme shook her head."You, are there any problems again?" Esme asked quietly."Oh no, I just want to ask for a report with Mr. James," Jason replied with a smile.Esme nodded and went back to trying to rest again and forget everything that happened today.Meanwhile, Jason was engrossed in his cellphone screen and tried again and again to call Mr. James's number.Jason felt that something was slightly different from the report, which is why he immediately asked Mr. James for clarification. I'm afraid that Jason doesn't understand Dagfinpolo's reporting or that there's something odd about the report.Jason didn't want to be careless in understanding the reports, and he needed information from Mr. James.He called Mr. James four times, and only then did he get an answer; maybe he was busy. Or
"Did he really do that, sir? Jason asked Mr. Tatang."Yeah, he just filed a report; he said you ganged up on him in a public place, right?" asked Mr. Tatang then.Jason could only sigh.Jason then explained the incident at the steak restaurant, where he wanted to leave the restaurant and enter Ataraja, which offended him, and then it was Jason who pulled Ataraja's collar, but he didn't do anything.Ataraja summoned the guards, and Jason was helped by other visitors. The people who helped him will become witnesses if this is indeed an Ataraja case.Jason asked Mr. Tatang to immediately take the CCTV in the restaurant; he explained that he was currently in the hospital because his wife had fainted."I'm sorry, Mr. Jason. I didn't know that now I'm actually in the hospital," said Mr. Tatang.It turned out that Mr. Tatang had not seen the news on television at this time. He didn't think that Esme was sick because of her parents.Mr. Tatang promised to take care of everything soon and aske
Jason panicked even more; he immediately drove his car at high speed, looking for the nearest clinic or hospital so that Esme could get help immediately."Darling, just hang on, and you'll get help in a bit," Jason said to Esme."I'm sorry, honey. All because I followed your will to go back inside. I should have refused your wish," Jason said, then continued to feel guilty.Jason really couldn't forgive himself if anything happened to Esme and their child.It didn't take long for Jason to see a small clinic located a few meters in front of him. Jason immediately entered the courtyard of the clinic and stopped in front of the ER.Jason screamed frantically like a madman after getting out of the car."Doctor! Nurse! Help my wife!" Jason shouted frantically.The doctor and nurse on duty immediately brought over the gurney and swiftly carried Esme to get help.Jason followed behind, after previously asking the hospital security officer to park his car. Because he couldn't just let Esme in
Jason and Esme looked towards the source of the sound and found Damien and Aice, who were also at the mall.Jason heaved a heavy sigh because of something they had been avoiding so much and had come here for. Even though Jason didn't want to see Damien and Aice anymore."Finally meeting you here," said Aice, who walked closer to Esme."Yes, Mama, what's wrong?" Esme asked then, with a heavy sigh.Aice pouted."You're asking what's wrong? It's like you just don't know what's wrong with you, Esme!" Aice shouted angrily.Esme actually already knew what Aice wanted to say; Aice had contacted them many times. However, it can't. Because indeed, Esme had blocked her parents' numbers.Aice is still trying to ask Esme to have an abortion, because for Aice to have a grandchild from Esme's relationship with a poor man like Jason and a former scavenger is something very embarrassing.Even though Aice's eyes actually lit up seeing that Esme was pregnant.It wasn't Jason who was expected to become
"Don't you know who we are here? We were visitors to this restaurant earlier, but we are so sick of seeing your sudden presence that you suddenly insult Mr. Jason," said the person to Ataraja."You are Jason's gang!" shouted Ataraja, who did not accept."We have known Mr. Jason since the case at Dalton came out. How many times has Mr. Jason been caught on camera? Only once did he receive interviews from reporters during the accident at Dalton, and we saw once that he is a good person and a person who doesn't like looking for trouble. with other people.""Earlier, we saw for ourselves that he had avoided meeting you. But you were the one chasing him!" continued the man."So we are moved to help Jason here because we want to eradicate all the crimes that you have committed, Ataraja! Especially when you say his father was a scavenger."Don't know why the people there suddenly hate Ataraja so much. And indeed, good people everywhere always get help, like Jason at this time.Even though Ja
"Yes, I'm Esme, sir. Who are you?" Esme asked the father, frowning, trying to remember who the father in front of her was."Oh my gosh, you're already this big," said the father to Esme, making Esme even more confused.Jason was still sitting quietly and watching the father, paying attention to what kind of movements he was making, but if, for example, the father wanted to hug Esme, Jason would not allow it."Yes, sir," Esme answered slowly. However, no doubt, his gaze displayed doubt and confusion."I'am Rustam, used to work at your house when you were little," he explained.Esme seemed silent for a moment and tried to remember her childhood."My goodness, sir. How are you?" asked Esme to Mr. Rustam, who turned out to be the man of the gardener who used to live in his house when she was a child. They have a daughter who accompanies Esme to play every day, and it turns out that only now have they been reunited.It turned out that Mr. Rustam and his wife were enjoying lunch in this cit
"Why, are you surprised?" asked Esme, surprised to see Jason, who looked surprised to hear what Esme said."It's okay, honey," answered Jason, who then invited Esme to get into his car, and they would soon go to a mall.Esme just nodded.Along the way to the mall, Esme still seemed busy thinking about Anida, which she thought was really weird. I came to the hotel only two hours later with men."Or could Anida sell herself?" asked Esme, who was surprised and covered her mouth. Esme just realized that Anida was behaving strangely."Hah!"Jason looked surprised to hear his question from Esme. Jason didn't expect Esme to finally notice that.Jason then just shook his head and frowned. Jason chose to remain silent and not answer questions from his wife."How come you don't answer?" she asked."Okay, let's not talk about other people," Jason replied slowly.The two of them fell silent again, watching the speed of the vehicles passing by on the road, which was quite congested. Because it jus
"Anida?" said Esme, frowning."Yes!" She replied curtly."What are you doing here? Since when did you come home?" she asked."It's up to me what to do here!" answered the woman called Anida; she seemed to let go of her hands on a man who seemed much older than her.Esme just nodded."What are you doing here, Esme? Selling yourself?" asked Anida, who looked at Jason cynically, especially when she saw Jason carrying a thick folder."My husband and I are staying here again. Because this is my husband's hotel," Esme answered casually while hugging Jason's arm tightly.Anida's eyes widened. She, who turned out to be a distant cousin of Esme, looked surprised. Maybe she hasn't read the news. Because all this time, Anida lived abroad."Ha ha ha.""You don't dream, Esme. You can't have a husband who owns a hotel," Anida argued."Meet Jason Mairer and her husband, Esme Damien. I am the owner of Dalton, and this hotel is either owned by Dalton or owned by Dalton!" Jason explained this to Anida