220.Tonight, Chelsea was sitting on her bedroom balcony, gazing at the clouds. In the dry season, occasional rains like tonight were expected to come and go.Earlier in the evening, after returning from Jessica 's event, Chelsea intentionally declined Daniel's invitation to go out tonight.Her heart was filled with uncertainty. She started to doubt herself, unsure of her own feelings. One thing was clear; she had likely misunderstood her feelings all this time.Only Jessica's name kept appearing in her mind. She thought of no one else to turn to other than her best friend. Doubt seemed to have taken over her heart. Chelsea rushed to grab her phone and immediately called Jessica ."Hello," Jessica greeted on the other end of the line."Jessica , good evening. Am I bothering you?" Chelsea asked."Not at all. I'm sorry, earlier we only met briefly. It seems like you need to come here to talk. I miss our chats. When are you returning to Malaysia?" Jessica inquired."Tomorrow afternoon. C
221.The night grew later. It was already 8:00 PM. David was in his room, but he still hadn't fallen asleep. He wasn't just thinking about Chelsea; he was contemplating many things.Should he tell his older brother about his feelings for Chelsea, or should he just keep quiet and pretend like nothing happened?Thinking about it only left David feeling frustrated. On one hand, if he were honest with Daniel, it could hurt his brother. On the other hand, if he chose the second option and continued to stay silent, wouldn't his own heart be hurt? What should he do, especially when it seemed like their grandfather had big plans for Daniel and Chelsea's relationship?David decided to get out of bed. He kicked the blanket aside until it fell, then crawled off the bed and left his room to go to the kitchen for a drink.He hurriedly walked towards the kitchen and didn't notice that Daniel was still sitting in the living room.Upon reaching the kitchen, David grabbed a glass of water and downed i
222."David, let's go to the backyard first, Chelsea is here too," Jessica invited."Chelsea is here?" David asked, surprised by the unexpected encounter with Chelsea this morning."Yes, she just arrived. How about we join them in the backyard?" Jessica suggested, not wanting to be rejected."Emm—" David hesitated."Come on, let's go join them!" Jessica urged, leading her brother to follow her.Now, David and Jessica were in the backyard. Both of them sat at the same table with Chelsea."Chelsea, David. I'm going to find Ijah for some drinks," Jessica excused herself, leaving David and Chelsea alone. She didn't know that something was happening between them right now, a heart-to-heart conversation that only they knew."Are you consulting Jessica about our relationship?" David asked casually, even though a lot was going on in his mind. He restrained himself to act as natural as possible, pretending that nothing was happening.Chelsea glanced at him briefly, feeling uneasy. She felt lo
223.Chelsea was gazing at herself in the mirror. She observed her reflection, applying light makeup and nude lipstick. However, what appeared in the mirror wasn't as important as what was in her heart. She was beginning to doubt moving forward. She started to question if Mr. Daniel was the only one in her heart.Sometimes in life, we face two difficult choices. One option seems very appealing, but it requires sacrifices to obtain it, while the other option seems ordinary yet brings comfort to our hearts. That was Chelsea's situation now. If she continued and had Daniel Kim as her life partner, she would be very happy, as he was the man she desired. But on the other hand, would he accept her, someone who wasn't a virgin anymore?Thinking about it, Chelsea bowed her head. She only hoped that everything would turn out well.A knock at the door was heard."Chelsea," her mom called softly."One moment, Mom," Chelsea replied, getting up and opening the door for her mother."Are you ready?
224.Chelsea walked out of the kitchen carrying a tray with a plate of cupcakes. As she arrived in the living room, she was surprised to see that David wasn't there. Where had he gone?"Mr. Kim, here are the cupcakes for Daniel," Chelsea offered, placing two cupcake plates on the table.Chelsea sat back down next to her mom, facing Daniel who was seated next to Mr. Kim.The room fell silent again. This time it was Daniel's turn to speak. "Mr. Arman, I came here with my grandpa and my brother because I intend to have a serious relationship with Chelsea. For the future, I hope Mr. Arman and Mrs. Arini will allow me to get to know Chelsea better," Daniel stated.Tap.Tap.Tap.David, who had just come out of the restroom, sat next to his grandpa. As if unnoticed, all five people in the room didn't turn towards him."Nak Daniel, thank you for coming to our house with your grandpa and your brother. As Chelsea's parents, I leave the decision to Chelsea. Whatever Chelsea's decision is, we'
225. Last Effort.Daniel and Tuan Kim had already said their goodbyes and were leaving. The clock showed 9:25 PM. Bu Arini and Mr. Arman headed to their own rooms to rest.The same went for Chelsea. She was climbing the stairs to her room. She paused in front of the door, then turned the handle with her right hand and entered, making sure to close and lock the door behind her.Chelsea sat at the edge of her bed. Slowly, she crawled and leaned against the wall. Her gaze drifted out towards the balcony. She slowly closed her eyelids, imagining what had happened tonight. It brought her immense calm and happiness. Daniel loved her so much. She was sure that the first grandson of the Kim family would accept her just as she was.Daniel's demeanor, his attentiveness, and his gentle touches flashed through Chelsea's mind, making her smile and smile again. It was as if she didn't want to end this evening so quickly.Her phone's alarm chimed, reminding Chelsea to go to sleep. With her right ha
226.The second session of the trial with Mr. Hendra had ended. It was 2:00 PM. Witnesses and onlookers were just leaving the room. The trial had been quite lengthy, with many witnesses called in the second session. Mrs. Anna, Lexi, Mrs. Helen, as well as some of Mr. Hendra's coworkers, were summoned as witnesses.There was one witness who refused to testify, but it wasn't a problem, as most of the witnesses had already testified. Not only that, the two pieces of evidence – the CCTV footage and the suspect's confession – could be crucial in further incriminating Mr. Hendra in the third session of the trial, scheduled for next week.Despite feeling sorry for Mr. Hendra's family, Lexi remained steadfast. She wouldn't defend the middle-aged man; he deserved an appropriate punishment for his actions."Grandpa, Mr. Jo will take you home. Daniel, you and Chelsea will leave for the airport now, right?" Mr. Kim asked. He couldn't escort his grandkids to the airport due to his regular health
227.For someone like David Kim, it wasn't easy to just forget everything. The guilt towards his brother Daniel and the heartbreak over Chita couldn't simply be pushed aside from his heart and mind.David had just returned from work. He decided to visit his grandfather.He drove his car with full speed, changing his destination. Initially, he planned to return to his apartment, but suddenly he felt the urge to meet and see his grandfather, who chose to stay in Bogor during his time in Indonesia.In 20 minutes, David arrived at his grandfather's residence. He had a reason for coming to the villa.He wanted to talk to his grandfather, to get answers to the questions that haunted his mind and heart.David parked his car in the side garage. He hurriedly got out of the car and greeted his grandfather, who was sitting on the veranda with Mr. Joe."David, did you hear Grandpa's heart? Grandpa wanted to call you to come earlier, but now you're really here," his grandfather greeted with joy u