Divorce For Luxury

Chapter 5

Veronica took care of Mom in the ward until late at night. She was getting bored. Playing on the phone for hours made her feel tired. She started looking at Mom who was still lying on the bed.

She remembered his conversation with Erika and Merlyn. The conversation about betrayal. She thought that one day she would be able to control Hazre's family property. Evil thoughts began to affect his mind.

'Should I kill her now?'

She started thinking about killing. With a cynical smile, she approached Mama. Then she looked full of evil.

A cynical smile. Mama's face looked pale and lifeless. She hugged her body while looking at Mama.

"If I killed Mama, wouldn't it be easy for me to replace Mama... All of them.."

Veronica had malicious intentions. She sounded low. Her thoughts were getting negative. Her hands started to act like she wanted to strangle Mama's neck. The longer her hands were getting closer to Mama's neck. Her heart almost cheered when Mama died easily in her hands. Her wish would come true.

"What are you doing?"

Veronica was shocked. She began to feel restless. Someone suddenly entered the ward. Guess who came at that time? Did she realize Veronica's actions? What will happen after this?

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Veronica felt restless. His heart was beating faster. Her eyes trembled to find the direction of the voice. She pretended like nothing happened. Apparently, Hazre had just returned from work to visit his mother in the ward. Veronica just swallowed.

"No..it's not...I want to fix Mama's blanket."

Hazre looked at Veronica's face. Then his gaze shifted towards Mama, who was still unconscious.

'Did he see what I did earlier?'

Veronica was scared. Still wondering the meaning of Hazre's facial expression.

"Forgive me, mama... Tomorrow Hazre will accompany Mama here," he said in a low tone. Veronica was sweating on her face.

"Mama, isn't she awake yet?"

"What? Aa..yes. Mama isn't awake yet." stammered Veronica answered.

Hazre immediately caressed Mama's hand with melancholy. Then smile. Veronica watched Hazre.

"Tomorrow I'm off...So don't worry..I'll take care of Mom from tomorrow."

How understanding Hazre is towards her, towards Mama.

"Okay...Until when are you off?"

His anxiety is diminishing. Hazre managed to sit in the chair provided there.

"One week... I'm very worried when you see mama like this. You can do what you want." said Hazre, understanding. Veronica looked at Mama. A little cynical smile slipped in.

'Perhaps not today will I end your history...I will wait for the right time to control the property you have..' hissed Veronica's heart.

She would not give in to getting rid of Mama in her life. If she is successful, she will arrange another step towards Hazre's influence. Hazre still hasn't seen Veronica's true character all this time. When will Hazre realize his wife's evil intentions and who wants to confiscate all his property?

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Early in the morning, Rosalina was deep in thought while watering the flowers. She is diligent about planting flowers around the yard. A hobby for her when she has free time to plant.

Alif already went to school by chartered bus. Because Azmar was a little late in sending him to school, she also asked him to send Alif by chartered bus. She was happy to see her son go to school happily. Only she and Azmar are at home now.

Azmar, who was still dressed in pyjamas, immediately looked for Rosalina. Until he found Rosalina in the yard. He managed to stand calmly by the door of the courtyard. While watching Rosalina with a smile, he was reminded of Fiqah.

"This child..do you think he can live without his father?" rang every word of Fiqah in his mind. He tried to forget it.

"Honey.."

Rosalina approached him, who was standing by the courtyard door. Azmar smiled blandly.

"What are you doing here? Haven't you showered yet?"

"Yes... I just want to see you over there. Are you ready to water the flowers?"

"Alright..honey, go take a shower. Don't you have to go to work?"

"Well anyway...I forgot about my work. This must be because my wife is very beautiful."

Azmar deliberately gave sweet words. Trying to hide all his problems in the office with lies. Rosalina also ate his lies.

"Alright then..I want to go to the kitchen for a moment. I have a lot of work besides serving my husband all the time." Rosalina looked at Azmar's face with a smile.

"Alright...Be careful with your work."

"Okay."

Rosalina stepped into the kitchen. Azmar looked at his movements.

'I don't think..this is love. But, what I see..is money is worth more than love.'

Azmar has been pretending to love Rosalina all this time. Behind his handsome face with a noble heart in front of Rosalina, a thousand crimes were revealed. That is the true nature of him who prefers wealth over love.

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Veronica is fully dressed and heavily made up before leaving the house. She walked toward the living room. No one was there. Laughter is getting louder in the kitchen. She quickly walked toward the kitchen. It looks like Hazre and their salarywoman are in the kitchen. The two of them are seen chatting and cooking together.

"Let me cook..." said Hazre to help her.

The saleswoman smiled wide, feeling Hazre's good treatment of her. Young people should respect their elders.

"Are you okay?"

"No, aunt... After all, I want to cook for Mama. I want to give Mama a taste later at the hospital."

Veronica just stood by the kitchen door watching them. She was just watching.

"You.."

Hazre quickly looked at Veronica. The same goes for the saleswoman.

"Oh..are you ready to go out?"

"Yes."

"Let's stop by and see Mama... She must be waiting for us there."

"I'm sorry...I'm very busy. After all, I want to hurry. You go and see Mama. If I have time, I'll see Mama." Veronica said with a fake smile.

Even though in his heart she felt bored seeing Hazre.

"Oh go... Be careful with the car."

Veronica nodded softly. After walking behind the two of them, his smile quickly faded. What is in front is not necessarily true, sometimes it is the back that hides something.

After Veronica was no longer there, Hazre resumed his work in the kitchen. He is good at cooking. Before this, Hazre was very diligent and helped Mama in the kitchen. Like diving to drink water, Hazre had time to learn something from Mama about cooking. To this day, his ability to cook is indeed an advantage for him. His salarywoman does not have to worry because he knows that Hazre has expertise in cooking. It's worth it, Hazre has been helping Mama in the kitchen since childhood.

"Hmm..what else? Ah ha..cabbage."

Before starting to cook, Hazre just remembered raw food. He immediately opened the fridge and looked for his cooking ingredients. But, when opened, everything is missing. He frowned.

"Aunt, did you buy any kitchen items? I see, the fridge is about to run out."

"Um, well... Aunt forgot to buy kitchen items yesterday. Nope, aunt will go now to buy kitchen items.."

"Oh, no, aunt. Aunt, continue doing your work. I'll buy kitchen items."

"Ahm..but right.."

"No, aunt. I'm off today. Aunt, don't worry. I'll go shopping now."

"Yes... Be careful, sir.."

"Yes."

Hazre hurriedly took the car keys from the living room table and stepped out of the house. Hazre never reckoned directly with other people, especially the elderly.