"Ula, where are you going?" Mrs. Donna asked, concerned, as Ula suddenly behaved strangely, creating a tense atmosphere that frightened Mrs. Donna."Grandma..." Ula turned to look at her grandmother, her voice faltering, unsure of how to respond appropriately. She was torn between whether to reveal her intentions to her paternal grandmother or not. Mrs. Donna sensed that something was amiss and grew even more anxious and uneasy."Ula, tell me what you're planning to do. You're not considering something reckless, are you?" Mrs. Donna pressed, eager to understand Ula's attitude, but Ula just chuckled softly, her eyes cold yet filled with determination."Oh, Grandma, I have to meet someone important. Please wait for me here; I'll be back soon," Ula said, her tone decisive, placing a warm hand on Mrs. Donna's shoulder before stepping out of the door."Ula, please tell me what you intend to do. You shouldn't act hastily without thinking. If there's something you want, discuss it with me,"
Mrs. Donna noticed Ula's contemplative demeanor, sensing that she was pondering her choices. Fearing that Ula might stubbornly stick to her decision impulsively without careful consideration, Mrs. Donna speaks persuasively:"Ula, right now, we have no home to return to and nowhere else to go. We can temporarily stay here; Ethan Thomas has agreed to it. Don't dwell on it any longer; just follow my arrangements.""No," Ula countered with determination, brushing away the tears that had gathered. "I've made up my mind. I will end the fake marriage with Ethan Thomas, and we'll leave here." Ula turned her attention back to packing her clothes, ignoring Mrs. Donna's disappointed and dissenting expression."Do you not understand what I'm saying, Ula? We can't return to that house anymore," Mrs. Donna argued incredulously. Ula remained defiant: "Not to mention, we don't have the money to repay Ethan. I don't want you to suffer and worry about taking care of me. Ula, please reconsider.""It's a
As Ethan went to see the doctor to discuss Mrs. Donna's condition, Ula felt the need for some personal space to contemplate and ease her mind. She decided to go to the flower garden outside the hospital to enjoy the fresh air and relieve her current stress.Lost in thought, Ula entered the garden without noticing that someone was following her from behind. Suddenly, a voice caught Ula's attention:"You need money and want to sell your kidney, don't you?"Ula immediately turned around and saw a woman standing behind her. Ula was surprised and wondered how this person knew about her situation. As if reading Ula's thoughts, the woman kindly explained:"I happened to overhear your conversation and know that you need money for your grandmother's surgery. So, I want to help you."It turned out that this woman had coincidentally witnessed the conversation between Ula and the doctor outside the emergency room. Taking advantage of Ula's desire to have money to save her grandmother's life, this
"Ula, can you explain to me why you decided to go with that woman?" Ethan spoke up, breaking the silence. He couldn't bear the discomfort any longer, even though he had already learned about the situation from the criminals' confessions and the woman who had lured Ula. But he wanted Ula to share everything with him, from her thoughts to her personal perspective and decisions."Which woman?" Ula snapped out of her thoughts, looking at Ethan, feigning innocence.Ethan realized that Ula was pretending to be clueless, especially to avoid addressing the issue that had occurred. In Ethan's opinion, Ula might feel ashamed of her foolish actions, or perhaps she didn't trust him. Regardless of how Ula felt, Ethan still wanted her to open up to him. That's why he made a calculated move to breach her defenses."The woman I happened to see you talking to in the garden and then willingly following her to her car."Upon hearing Ethan's revelation, Ula was briefly surprised, wondering how Ethan knew
After Ethan left, Ula didn't want to lie in bed for too long, so she decided to leave the room and find her grandmother. When Ula arrived, she saw doctors in Mrs. Donna's room. They looked very urgent as they examined her. Ula felt worried and scared, wanting to go in with Mrs. Donna, but the nurse tried hard to stop her. They didn't want Ula to disturb the doctors. In the end, Ula had to stand outside, waiting in tension and anxiety."Oh God, please have mercy on my grandmother," Ula prayed silently, her restlessness making her pace back and forth, unable to stay still.The door opening caught Ula's attention. Immediately, she turned to look at the door with anticipation."Doctor, how is my grandmother? What's going on that you all are so urgent?" Ula hurriedly asked as the doctor in charge of Mrs. Donna's treatment stepped out of the room."The patient needs to undergo surgery as soon as possible. The cancer cells have started spreading more widely," the doctor replied gravely. "We
"Ula, you're very skilled in your behavior and eloquent," Jade praised. After a moment of joy from Ula's compliments, Jade returned to a serious tone with a candid comment: "I believe with these qualities, customers will definitely be satisfied with you.""Thank you for trusting me, Jade," Ula sincerely replied. "But to make the most of my abilities, I need your help a lot. Please help me get a chance to be chosen by the customers tonight.""I will do my best," Jade assured."I will also try not to disappoint you," Ula politely responded."How many times have you slept with him? Do you have much experience?" Jade changed the subject, knowing the question was delicate, but she needed more information for negotiations to proceed smoothly. Additionally, if necessary, Jade was ready to offer Ula useful advice or tricks to cater to the customer and make them happy."I haven't slept with him," Ula stated firmly, as if understanding the implied question from Jade. "Up to this point, I'm stil
Ethan shook his head vigorously in disbelief. His reaction at this time was a new experience for Jade, making her feel bad for him. She also felt sorry for Ula's bitter decision. Ultimately, why did Ula and Ethan end up in such a situation?"What you're saying can't be true," Ethan vehemently denied."As I said, Ula was completely serious about her choice when she came to find me." Jade affirmed Ula's decision and determination. "Although I don't know the details of what happened between the two of you, it seems like there is no reconciliation, right? Ula showed a strong dislike when she mentioned you. What happened between you two?" Jane made an observation accompanied by growing curiosity."Now, where is Ula? Is she entertaining guests there? I want to talk to her," Ethan asked insistently, trying to regain his composure. Once again, Jane felt irritated at being ignored."She's gone," Jade responded indifferently in the face of Ethan's impatience."Gone where? Is Ula avoiding me, or
Under the dim lights, Ethan could not hide his feelings of sorrow and pity for Ula. Why did Ula end up in this state? Wasn't it simply her fate? Not quite. Ethan felt it was his fault, and he blamed himself for contributing to Ula's suffering. If Ethan had not acted foolishly, out of control, and with insane jealousy, Ula would not hate him so much that she would rather self-destruct than humble herself to beg for his help. Or, if Ethan had not come to the hotel to look for Ula, she would have received Uri's dedicated help. Although Ethan did not like the idea of Ula being grateful to and being with Uri, it would have been better if it were so. Everything would not have been as bad as it is now. After all, everything started with a misunderstanding, but Ethan could not help but feel guilty and aware of the responsibility he had toward Ula. Not only because of what he had done to her, but also because he loved her. Truly, love is a damnable emotion that makes Ethan, the arrogant and d