Her heart trembled with madness and pain as she listened to Jaime interrogate her aunt. He will get justice for Vivian, forcing Nelly to apologize for the abuse that Vivian and Ly Hodja endured."I don't think that's any of your business. Please go away." She ordered. "I won't tolerate rude guests.""I've looked through your bank records and over the past 13 years, you've been receiving quite a bit of money from an anonymous account, do you want to explain who that person is? And why did you get that money?”The woman's face was annoyed by him. "I'll call the police if you don't leave.""Go ahead, my lady." He was calm. "If you pick up the phone, I'll assume you're hiding something."The woman's face seemed scared, her hands clenched. "Do you need money?""I don't need money, my lady." Jaime remained completely indifferent and insisted. "According to the investigation, I know where the money came from and its purpose."Vivian's aunt was more stubborn than he thought.Holding his head
Jerry drives Vivian back to her apartment after she convinces him to buy her a few beers. Now she is drinking like there is no tomorrow."You have work tomorrow. I don't think this is the time to drink." He said then listened as she held back her sobs and shed tears again. "Why do you cry?"He hesitated before placing a comforting hand on her shoulder."It's okay, Vivian.""No OK." Vivian burst into tears. "Not alright."He could only hear her sobs. He always felt most helpless when Vivian cried. He didn't know what to say to make her feel better, he could just always be there. Sometimes he wondered what Jaime would do when she cried and if he knew, he would try to do the same. But Jaime is not here."What's up?" He asks. "You'll tire yourself out and get sick if you keep crying.""I feel very sorry." Her voice choked. "As for Hodja, for making him run away with me. He's a boy. They'll probably raise him and give him a better life.""What are you talking about?" Jerry frowned and aske
Like Vivian, the woman looked at him blankly. There was no reaction at all."For what she did, taking all the money you sent to Vivian and Hodja, and not looking for them when they ran away," Jaime explained. "I want to punish her."Turning away, still smiling sadly, the woman spoke. "Why punish her? Everything has happened, nothing can be changed.""Still can." He emphasized. "I can still make a difference.""That doesn't make me feel any better." She spoke quietly, her eyes looking far into the distance as if she wanted to fly up with the stars. "If you do that, Vivian won't come back to life."That day he swore to his father. For the rest of his life, Vivian was the only one and he was content with that. Right now... right now... he needs Vivian to mend his mother's heart, to turn Juke into the happy boy he once was, he needs her so he can withstand Luna's threat.If the marriage broke down, how could he face his father in the afterlife? Whatever thorn exists between him and Vivian
"Jaime." She called instinctively. When he stopped, it was too late for regrets. "I... I'll come with you."Moments later, they rushed out of the building together, and she followed him to the parking lot. Sitting in the car, Vivian twisted her hands together nervously. Juke, poor nephew. Where did he go? Is he running away?Jaime stopped the car in front of Juke's elementary school and hurried inside to meet Juke's teacher, a middle-aged woman with thick, round glasses."Juke's uncle." The teacher greeted."Are there any strangers around?" Jaime began his interrogation immediately. "Around the school, are there any suspicious people?""Do not have."Jaime took a deep breath, trying to maintain his patience. "Did Juke talk about any place he wanted to go?""No, he didn't say anything." The teacher shook her head. "When the children gathered this morning, one of them noticed that Juke was gone.""What do you mean?" Vivian interrupted. "Shouldn't teachers be around students?""I... I me
Two years ago when Vivian was still at the Miro mansion, Juke lived a free life. Now Juke clings to Vivian and won't let go. Jaime thinks it's his fault that his nephew is afraid Vivian will leave without saying a word.He was also afraid, afraid that after Vivian said goodbye, he would never see her again, afraid that Vivian would somehow leave again.Fear is like a shadow that turns people into despair, into something they have never been before. Paranoia is the worst of fear.A long-buried desire within Jaime comes to life as he watches Vivian and Juke feed each other like the family they always belonged to. If he and Vivian had children, Juke had a playmate, how happy they would be.If he had gotten Vivian pregnant two years ago, she would have returned to him because he was sure that she would not leave the child without a father. She wants her child to live the life she didn't have, she will give up her pride to return to him.If only...After eating, they went for a walk, bough
“Are you crazy?” Clinton shouted over the phone. “What do you want my wife to do?”Jaime sighed into the phone as he paced back and forth in his bedroom. "Please. I have no other choice.""You could get in big trouble for this." The friend scolded. "You said besides her there is also a lawyer.""I'm willing to accept." Jaime declared determinedly. "I believe everything worked out.""How can you be so sure?" Clinton was skeptical. "I thought you said Vivian didn't want to return because you two couldn't get along.""I need to try," Jaime said. "So what's your answer? Will you help me?""What do I get out of this?" Clinton asked."Whatever you need later, I will help."~~~~~Jaime was not at work the next morning as Vivian expected. Not minding his presence too much, she sat down at her desk, wondering when he would arrive. She wants to know if Juke is okay and plans to tell him that she wants to take Juke to the movies to cheer him up. The whole afternoon passed, and she still didn't s
Something burned in Vivian's stomach, she felt like smoke was rising. It took a lot of effort for her to suppress her anger."I heard your mother left you," Luna smirked. "Maybe in time, when Jaime sees your true colors, he will finally leave you, because I don't believe that even one percent of your feelings for him are real. "The door opened and Aiden walked in. Surprise flashed across his face when he saw that Vivian was not alone. Raising her hand to her head, Vivian realized her hair had become disheveled when Luna touched her head, pressing her hand down there."I'm going. It's nice to meet you." Luna said goodbye and turned to leave.When she left, Vivian awkwardly turned to look at the secretary, giving a small smile. "Have you heard any news from the president?""He'll come by later," Aiden replied placing a file on the desk, smiling politely before going out.Vivian sighed, and sat down in the chair, leaning back. She allowed her to relax a bit before removing the hairpin a
They both turned when they saw Juke move, Vivian moving her body forward. "Juke?"Juke was a pretty good actor, Jaime found that his eyes tiredly opened with much effort. The first thing his eyes looked at was Vivian."Aunt?" He spoke weakly. Jaime couldn't be sure if he was acting according to his plan or if it was his voice after suddenly waking up. "Aunt Vivian."Vivian quickly stopped him as he tried to sit up. "Don't sit up. Just lie down and rest.""Auntie's home. You're finally home." Juke exclaimed happily.Jaime wants to say that Vivian is finally home.Vivian smiled, Jaime was confident that she dared not be able to say no. Juke held her hand tightly, smiling cutely as usual. "Auntie, stay with me tonight. I want to watch movies with my friends, eat and play with my friends. I have many nice toys.""You're full of energy," Vivian commented sweetly. "I'll do anything to get you better.""But auntie, I bet..."As if on cue, Ciara quickly walked in, and Jaime stood up from the