Damian's body stiffened. The hand that had been holding Jonathan's was released instantly. "Is that true, Dad? Am I really not your son? Am I the only one who doesn't know this? Did you all agree to lie to me?" Jonathan bombarded his father with many questions. He didn't want to lose another chance to get an explanation for the information he had just received. Damian, who was pressured by his son, immediately calmed the heartbeat that was beating quite fast because he felt very nervous after hearing the statement. "Do you believe what Mark said? The man who cheated on your mother?" Damian asked back, trying to distract Jonathan so that he would stop suspecting or asking about his true identity."I really want to heed Mark's words, it's just that ...." Jonathan looked down, he stared at the floor intently. He tried to strengthen his heart, no matter what answer he would receive later, he had to be prepared for all possibilities. "I once heard Joe and Mommy say the same thing when t
Zack returned to Esther's apartment empty-handed. He couldn't do anything else to fulfill her request, because he wouldn't dare go to his sister just to meet his mother.He couldn't risk the scolding, and possibly worse, that he would receive from Jesslyn. He was sure that his older sister would be furious and would not keep quiet after seeing him do such a despicable thing to his own mother, leaving the woman who gave birth to him just to pursue the love of a woman he barely knew. "Damn it! What should I say to Esther after this? I'm afraid she'll kick me out, and my dreams of living forever with her will be dashed just because of that old woman," Zack cried. Now, he really hated his mother. No, more like he hated the circumstances that were binding him. He didn't like it when he was forced to be helpless, which ultimately made his life even more miserable. "Looks like I'll have to put on another act."Zack arrived at Esther's apartment, he tried to get inside but the entry code g
Zack and Esther sat next to each other. They both seemed to be enjoying the television show that was on, even though they were busy with their own thoughts. "Esther... I'm sorry," Zack suddenly said, he looked at the woman sitting next to him, he looked very guilty and it certainly caught Esther's attention. "Why, have you done something wrong that I don't know about?" Esther responded. "Yes, I am guilty of not being able to fulfill the requirements you gave me." Zack said. "My mom no longer lives in the place I rented yesterday. She's been picked up by one of my distant relatives and is living with them. I couldn't have come there and asked Mommy to come with me after what I did to her." Esther exhaled heavily. She looked very guilty for what had happened to Zack, even though in her heart she was cheering for the man's condition. "Then you can't bring me back to mom?" Esther asked. "Yes. I can't do anything for you. I'm sorry, Esther. I really am a useless man." Zack continued
Ben looked awkward, he just nodded when Jesslyn asked him to come over and greet his ex-wife who had just come home from the hospital. Seriously, Ben never thought that he would be invited just to do that. He didn't even know that his ex-wife was in the hospital, and he didn't care about her anymore either. His heart was still hurting and disappointed, and he hadn't completely gotten over it and he certainly wouldn't be able to welcome his ex-wife's arrival feeling as happy as his daughter was feeling right now. "Daddy cooking food for us?" Jesslyn asked enthusiastically, as they walked into the living room and smelled the cooking aromas from the nearby kitchen. Ben nodded hesitantly. He said yes, occasionally glancing at Joe as if asking for help because right now he didn't know what to do. "Well, Mommy, it looks like Dad cooked all this on purpose to welcome you." Jesslyn was looking more and more strange, making Ben and Joe feel very uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Rosetta, who was
Quina was all dressed up, she had an appointment to meet Aaron, a young man who owned a fairly large company. Such a man was her ideal type, especially since Aaron owned a company which meant he was rich enough to cover her living expenses should she become his lover. "I can't wait to meet him." Quina was excited. She prepared in no time, she really prepared herself to the maximum so that Aaron would not be disappointed when he met her later.Finished preparing, Quina left her room and walked towards the exit of her house. However, her steps stopped when a voice entered her eardrum. "Mommy? Where are you going?" Jonathan asked with a flat expression. The man had apparently returned to his house after releasing Mark yesterday, but he had not yet met his mother because he chose to rest first in order to have the energy to face the woman who was very instrumental in his life. "Jo-jonathan?!" Quina stammered, she was so shocked when she saw the presence of her son who had just disappea
Quina lowered her head, she was afraid of the expression Kevin was showing right now. Although the man was already quite old, but his charisma was still clearly visible to make anyone who saw him feel reluctant. "I... I was just visiting my friend, Dad. I didn't do anything shameful." Quina reasoned, she didn't want to take the blame. After losing Mark, Quina would not give anyone a chance to interfere with her fun again. Moreover, this time her target was greater than Mark who could only live on her. "You said you only met up with old friends to relieve boredom? Then, who drove you earlier? The young man you're going to use to satisfy your lust besides Mark, huh?" Kevin would not be able to think clearly, he would always think negatively about Quina after what she had done. "Am I that low in your eyes, Dad?" Quina was acting. Her eyes started to look glassy, and eventually the tears started flowing. Kevin who saw this was not touched at all. His face still remained hard, which s
Joe and Ben were now in the car. They were both driving towards the destination where the middle-aged man lived alone. At the moment, Joe was focused on his driving, while Ben looked restless. Often the middle-aged man changed his position, making his son-in-law look over. "What's wrong, Dad? Are you feeling cold? If so, then I'll turn off the air conditioner." Joe asked, occasionally glancing at his father-in-law. "No." Ben shook his head. "I just feel guilty after hearing what Jesslyn said earlier. You must be feeling hurt and very disappointed right now. Right?" Ben looked back at Joe, it was obvious that the man was very uncomfortable with the situation. "It's okay, Dad. I think, Jesslyn's current attitude must be due to the influence of her pregnancy and she must not have realized it when she said that." Joe smiled wryly, he refocused on the road to let the disappointment he felt fade away as he busied himself."I don't think so." Ben shifted his gaze to the car window which
Quina was sitting restlessly at the front of the cafe near her house that provided a place to relax for customers who wanted to enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. "Where's Aaron? What took him so long?" Quina chuckled in annoyance. Every now and then she took a sip of the coffee she had ordered in order to sit in that part of the cafe. After taking a sip of the coffee, Quina's face looked different. Her brow furrowed, and her eyes narrowed. "What is this coffee? It doesn't taste very good." Quina looked disgustedly at the coffee, then pushed the glass away from her body. "It turns out that I was right in my assumption that the food and drinks usually consumed by the lower middle class are very bad. I feel like spitting out the coffee I just drank." Quina said quite loudly, and her words provoked various reactions from the people around her, especially the visitors who were mostly students. Those who heard the inappropriate sentence immediately booed Quina openly and it made her even mo