The next morning...
The clock still showed 5 in the morning, but Aura was already sitting exhausted. Now, the frequency of Aura's nausea was getting stronger. Wasn't she about to reach the 12th week soon? But why did her nausea not subside but instead become more intense every day?Was this her baby's protest because Aura kept the baby away from its biological father? Or a form of protest because Aura accepted Lionel's proposal and intended to remove Axel from their life? Could her baby understand such things? That couldn't be possible, right? But it's not impossible, isn't it true that a baby can also connect with their parents inwardly? And maybe this is what's happening with her baby.So, what should Aura do? Persuade her baby? Aura tried, but it didn't work!Aura ruffled her hair in frustration. Even while still in the womb, her baby was smart enough to protest. What about after birth? Could Axel's traits be passed down to this baby? It seems likely! Wasn't AxelAxel arrived at the apartment where Clay had been staying during his time in Berlin, which essentially meant it was his apartment too since Axel was the one paying the rent. He entered the password, and found the apartment empty. Where is the guy? Perhaps he was out gathering for some information? It was possible!Axel entered, followed by Damian. It's better to freshen up after the long journey. Swear, Axel is tired! The first-class facilities of commercial planes are far different from the Xavier family's private jet. Axel is not used to it! If first class is this exhausting, how about economy class? Maybe Axel’s long legs were getting cramped!Axel showered his body with warm water, feeling comfortable until thoughts of Aura returned to play in his mind. The memory of the dream on the plane made Axel increasingly irritated, afraid that it might come true. It must not happen, absolutely not!Axel put on a bathrobe and hurriedly contacted Clay, asking him to return
Axel clenched his fists tightly, when watching what Lionel was doing, and he became even angrier when Aura didn't seem to reject him at all, instead smiling faintly! Damn! Did Aura intentionally leave him to be back together with Lionel? Is that so?It couldn't be! Didn't Aura say she loved him? And her demeanor even warmed up when talking to Axel! So, it couldn’t be that she would return to Lionel, right? But the problem was, what Axel just saw made his certainty waver! Was Axel misinterpreting Aura’s actions? Could it be that Aura lying to him? Did Aura never have any feelings for Axel at all?Did Aura say those words of love just to toy with Axel? Making Axel happy as a ‘parting gift’ because after that Aura ran away from him? It couldn’t be! Though faint, Axel was certain that Aura was sincere when she said those words to him! Eyes couldn’t possibly lie, right? Aren’t they said to be the windows to the soul? But the problem is, why is Aura now being so affectionate
Aura frowned in wonder as her doorbell was impatiently pressed! Who else come? Lionel? Impossible! That man was always patient! Never impatient like this! Then who? Doesn’t Aura have any friends here at all?Curious, Aura opened the door and was shocked to see who the man standing tall in front of her house was, Axel Xavier!Aura blinked in disbelief, afraid she might be seeing things wrong. Was the man standing before her really Axel Xavier? Or was it just her imagination because Aura missed him too much? But no matter how many times Aura blinked, Axel still stood tall in front of her! Not disappearing from her sight, but rather becoming clearer! Appearing fierce and full of anger! Like a dream, but real!Without permission, Axel pushed Aura into her house. Slowly, Axel didn't want Aura and their baby to get hurt. Although emotions were raging within him, but Axel was aware of what he could and couldn't do! Moreover, there were many things they needed to discu
"Yes! I do love Lionel. Otherwise, how could I accept his proposal?" Aura lied boldly.Axel smiled sardonically, seemingly unaffected by Aura's answer. Although angry with Aura's response, but Axel was sure that she was lying. Even though it was just a glimpse, it was clear from Aura's wavering eyes when Axel asked that question. Axel wasn't easily deceived! He was trained to know when someone was lying and when someone was telling the truth!"Is that so? So, do you really love Lionel? Do you have no feelings for me at all?" Axel asked, advancing, intimidating Aura with his body."Yes! I never loved you!""So, what you said at the airport was a lie?" Axel provoked."Of course! Do you still need to ask again?"Slowly but surely, Aura walked backward, but unfortunately, Axel kept stepped forward until Aura had no other way and was cornered against the wall! Damn! Aura took the wrong path!Axel smiled slyly as he saw panic in Aura's eyes. Arrogantly, Ax
Axel grunted in frustration, not expecting that despite being separated for several weeks, Aura was more inclined to defend Lionel than him! This couldn't be allowed!"I just want to protect our baby and my future wife from being taken by another man!""Future wife? Keep dreaming! I am Lionel's future wife, not yours!"Aura's response further fueled Axel's irritation until he forcefully pulled Aura's body with a strong jerk, bringing her closer so suddenly that Aura screamed in surprise at Axel's abrupt movement!Dang, Axel’s been pulling off stuff that keeps surprising Aura since earlier! "I won't allow it! No one can marry you, except me! You belong to me!" Axel declared coldly, making Aura's hair stand on end with fear! However, Aura tried to cover it up, not wanting to appear weak. Axel has no right to talk like that. Doesn’t he realize his words are impossible? Isn’t it clear that daddy Charles opposes their relationship? So how could Axel possibly mar
Charles sat stunned in his large room, busy thinking about Axel. Was his son really staying in Berlin just for fun, like before? Could Axel forget Aura so quickly? Charles couldn't shake off his doubts. Considering how determined Axel was to leave the Xavier family for Aura, it seemed impossible for his son to give up so easily! Something was amiss, and it kept Charles awake, couldn’t sleep! His mind busy thinking! Busy analyzing!Finally, Charles gave in and promptly contacted Benny, even though he was aware that it was late at night. But he couldn't just sit idly when something strange seemed to be happening right before his eyes. Charles had to verify his suspicions immediately. There was no time to delay!"Benny, sorry to disturb you at this late hour," Charles began apologetically when his call was answered on the fourth ring.Proof that his assistant was probably resting and lost in dreams.Even though Benny was his assistant, but Charles was aware that Be
Aura remained silent, not responding to Lionel's words. She was confused about how to react, feeling like everything was wrong. Even accepting Lionel's proposal seemed like a mistake to Aura! She never expected she could act so wickedly!"Aura? I know I can't replace Axel's position in your heart yet, but I'm genuinely serious about my feelings for you!" Lionel emphasized, aware that Aura was feeling conflicted because of Axel.Aura's heart was increasingly burdened with guilt. Lionel's words were not wrong. He still couldn't replace Axel's position in her heart. For some reason, Axel was proving difficult to erase, even though Aura hadn't known him for long. Aura even realized her feelings for Axel only recently! Could Axel's position be irreplaceable? It couldn't be!"I know you're serious, Lio, but I still feel it's too soon. Please give me time to think," Aura finally requested. Lionel sighed softly, not wanting to force her. It would be pointless to insist if Aura w
All day, Aura had confined herself to her room, busy thinking Lionel's proposal. Was marrying Lionel the best choice? It should be, that’s why Aura accepted it back then, right? But why was Aura now even more doubtful?Of course, it was because of Axel! The man was like a poison that refused to leave Aura's life! Like a leech clinging to Aura's heart! Irritating! And now it’s resurfacing openly, making Aura’s turmoil even more intense! Axel not appearing physically has made Aura hesitant, especially now, right? It’s no wonder that her feelings of hesitant are getting thicker, making her mind even more dizzy! 'What should I do? Ahh, it's better to call Mommy! Maybe Mommy can give me advice!' decided Aura and immediately grabbed her phone.Mommy Erika heard Aura's narration in silence until Aura became anxious. It wasn't usual Mommy Erika to be this silent. What was going on? Did Mommy Erika disapprove of Lionel's proposal? But why? What the reason? Wasn't Lionel a good m