“What brings you here?”“Just wanted to see my dear sister, whom I haven’t seen in ages.”Audrey scoffed, glancing dismissively at the two people who had just entered her hospital room.“Cut to the chase, Halbert. Why are you really here?” Audrey asked irritably, glaring at them.It turned out the visitors were Halbert and Luisa. Audrey wondered what had brought them here together. Since the rooftop cafe incident, they had never shown up together like this. Usually, it was just Halbert who visited her and Dason at their home. She suspected that Halbert had learned about her hospitalization from Merry. Audrey had never expected any of her family members to visit her in her current condition because she knew their true nature.“Thanks for coming, Halbert,” Audrey replied indifferently.Dason, who had been silent since their arrival, watched Halbert and Luisa with an unreadable expression. He doubted they had come to the hospital just to check on Audrey, as that was uncharacteristic of t
"Are you serious? How can you talk like that so easily?""Of course, I'm serious. We never joke about things like this."Dason sighed heavily at his brother-in-law's audacity. He spoke without a trace of shame."I mean, seriously. You’re getting married and asking us to fund it?" Audrey said, exasperated. She was truly annoyed with Halbert. Instead of protecting his sister, he was always a burden."So what if you don't have the funds? It’s not like it matters whether you get married or not," Audrey added, directing her frustration at Halbert and Luisa."As your brother, you should help us. Giving us the money is a way of showing your love for your brother," Halbert said to Audrey. "Where do you plan to get married?" Audrey asked."At the very least, in a hall. You know how expensive those are. So we need your help," Halbert responded.Audrey shook her head in disbelief. She couldn't understand Halbert's need to maintain appearances. If he really didn't have the money, he should opt f
"What did my husband do wrong?!""It will be explained at the station!"Audrey continued to insist and shout angrily."Honey, calm down. Please contact Mr. Yusuf and ask him to follow me to the police station," Dason said softly, looking at Audrey with a sorrowful expression. He knew Audrey's heart must be breaking. They had just been laughing at the balloons the staff had prepared at their home."But, honey, you’re innocent!" Audrey cried out.Dason nodded slowly. "Yes, but don't let this worry you, okay? Just stay calm and trust that we are not at fault," Dason reassured her.Audrey then glared at the two policemen, starting to fight back. "Who reported my husband?" she asked, unwilling to accept that her husband was being taken to the police station without understanding why. It made her furious."Someone named Mrs. Lily reported to the police that Mr. Dason had taken her rights in a certain area," explained one of the policemen."That's ridiculous! She's the one who took other peo
"You're the one who doesn't understand anything, Audrey.""Mom doesn't understand anything, you better just be quiet!"Click!Audrey immediately hung up on Mrs. Merry. She didn’t want to keep dealing with Mrs. Merry’s insults and accusations, and she was determined to prove that Dason was innocent.Mr. Yusuf, who was still there, could only shake his head."Be patient. Don’t worry, I’ll handle Dason's release so you can prove he's not guilty," Mr. Yusuf said, patting Audrey's shoulder.Audrey just nodded, holding back her emotions. She didn't want her emotions to affect her pregnancy.She gently stroked her belly. "I'm sorry, sweetie. Your grandmother really made me lose my temper," Audrey whispered softly.Mr. Yusuf then left Audrey's house before it got too late. He was going to handle Dason’s situation at the police station.Vroom!Audrey could only watch sadly as Mr. Yusuf's car drove away, placing great hope in him to bring Dason home soon.Audrey's hands itched to call Aunt Lily
"How does it feel?""What feeling do you want to know about?""Hahaha. Certainly not the taste of food. How does it feel to sit brooding behind bars?"Dason remained silent, giving a bitter smile."I have no business with you. You should leave this office," Dason replied."That's exactly how Arga and the others feel. Now they have lost their future and can only spend time in that cursed room!" Arzaka shouted.It turned out that Arzaka had come. Somehow, he knew Dason was at the police station, even though Dason had been arrested only a few hours earlier."The guilty must face the consequences of their actions. So, stop blaming others for this. They committed a serious crime," Dason responded calmly, sitting in front of Arzaka."Are you reflecting on yourself?" Arzaka laughed, staring at Dason with contempt.Arzaka seemed truly satisfied with Dason's current situation. He believed Dason was getting what he deserved for what he had done to his only child."I am innocent, and the evidenc
"How is Audrey doing, sir?""She’s fine, fortunately, Mrs. Ayu is here."Dason just nodded."God is still so good to me, sir. In times like this, there are good people like you, Mr. Sudin, and Mrs. Ayu taking care of Audrey. She must be very distraught right now. I'm afraid it will affect her pregnancy and our baby," Dason said softly.Dason was still in detention; the bail request submitted by Mr. Yusuf had been rejected. The police were still deep into their investigation. Mr. Yusuf had tried showing all the evidence and had been working tirelessly to resolve the issue. However, because their opponents were backed by Arzaka, Mrs. Lily seemed to hold considerable power.Arzaka's influence was still very strong, with many high-ranking officials supporting and assisting him. Dason suddenly thought that Arga might not actually be in prison but was instead abroad, continuing his studies."Don't worry, we will do our best to take care of Audrey. Security has also been tightened. I’m sorry
"Yes! Take good care of yourself here!""Of course!"Ella's laughter could still be heard, making Dason frown even more."Strange woman!" Dason muttered in annoyance.Dason sat back down, brooding alone, harboring a deep longing for his wife. It had been several days since he last saw Audrey, and she was currently forbidden from coming to the police station due to potential dangers lurking on the streets, even with an escort.Fortunately, Audrey no longer protested since the arrival of Mrs. Ayu, and they occasionally communicated via video call whenever Mr. Yusuf came to the police station.Dason couldn't close his eyes, either day or night. During his time in detention, his eye bags grew larger because he rarely slept.***Today marks the twelfth day of Dason's detention."Today, you will be released," said Mr. Yusuf when he arrived at the police station that morning, accompanied by Ella and Mr. Sudin.Dason looked up into Mr. Yusuf's eyes, seeking confirmation. He was so tired of wai
"What's that supposed to mean?""Yes, it turns out this was all Arzaka's scheme to keep me from helping Mom. Aunt Lily collaborated with Arzaka, ensuring he could always delay my release even though I was proven innocent on the seventh day."Dason recounted everything with his chest heaving in anger, feeling the urge to confront Arzaka."And does that mean Mom's 2 trillion is gone just like that?" Dason asked Audrey.Audrey shook her head."I don't know, sweetheart. I didn't want to pry and be accused of being nosy out of jealousy. We were genuinely concerned about the company's future," Audrey replied softly.After Dason arrived home, Mr. Yusuf quickly left to handle other tasks. Mrs. Ayu warmly welcomed Dason, and everyone at home rejoiced at his return.Dason and Audrey sat on the sofa in front of the TV."I'm going to take a shower," Dason said to his wife, afraid she would complain about his smell again, so he decided to freshen up first."You think you smell?" Audrey asked.Daso