Natasha's POV"I saw exactly what happened, I did. You rolled down from that little slope there, not even my bag stopped you, and you ended up right in the river. Thick accent and all."Only then did I take a good look at the woman beside me. She seemed to be in her forties, with short hair, wearing a floral blouse, gray pants, and carrying a military green tote bag slung over one shoulder. Plain but neat and tidy.Jaclyn Dills came over to help Daniel into the house and sit him down. The woman stood at the door and said, "My feet are dirty, your place is clean. I won't come in. You take care now, old man. I'm off." Without waiting for my response, she turned and ran off. I tried to chase after her but couldn't catch up.I came back and sat beside his father, asking, "Where did you go wandering off to? How did you manage to fall?"Daniel Yael rubbed his leg, "Getting old, you see. Legs don't listen like they used to. Went for a stroll by the river earlier, saw a couple of girls playin
Natasha's POVI knew Jaclyn Dills had a point. Looking at it practically, it was time to hire a caretaker for home. Despite my father's fluctuating career, he had spent most of his life in comfort. After being attended to for so long, reverting to simplicity would surely be uncomfortable.Moreover, with my belly growing bigger each day and my father's health not being the best, it was indeed necessary to have someone to look after us. I pondered all night, and the next day, after Jaclyn Dills had left, I discussed it with my father.Daniel Yael nodded as he listened, "I've always said, saving this bit of money won't make much difference. Though your dad doesn't have much saved up, it's still enough for this."At this point, Daniel Yael paused, then cautiously added, "Whatever you decide, Dad's on board. But I'll say this again, you need to think carefully about you and Jaclyn. This dragging on isn't doing any good. Sometimes, standing firm for the sake of unity between spouses may cau
Jaclyn's POVThe first time I laid eyes on Natash, she was hiding behind the curtains on the second floor, staring straight at me, her mouth slightly agape with a hint of innocence. The surprise and admiration on my face couldn't be concealed by any means.Somewhere along the line, the admiration in Natash's eyes began to fade, as if the brightness was slowly diminishing, leaving behind a kind of melancholy close to resignation, just as Tommy Fox described, like a melancholic little woman.I sighed softly, "Natash Yael, no matter what I've done in the past to hurt or upset you, if I've changed, can you forgive me?"My tone was filled with sincerity and humility, catching Natash Yael off guard. She turned around to find me standing behind her, our proximity almost palpable.She tilted her head slightly upward, gazing into my eyes, the depths of her gaze reflecting my image clearly. My breath brushed against her face, causing her to shiver involuntarily, quickly retreating a couple of s
Jaclyn's POVI stormed over, reaching out to grab Molly as she just stepped out of the car, and briskly walked inside. We had discussed business at my company this afternoon—a batch of priceless artworks needed to be transported to London for an exhibition. There were many intricacies involved, requiring careful communication and understanding.Molly and I were alumni, with some connections between us, and our business dealings had made us quite familiar with each other. So, even after discussing the formalities, going out for a meal seemed only natural. However, our relationship had always been straightforward and friendly. Therefore, when I suddenly grabbed her arm, Molly was taken aback.After the initial shock, she chuckled, "Jaclyn, I'm not interested in extramarital affairs. Even if you are such a devastatingly handsome man, you can't tempt me." I snorted impatiently, "Rest assured, a woman like you, even after a thousand years, I still wouldn't have any ideas. Even if you were
Natasha's POVJaclyn had been missing for a whole half month now. As June rolled in, my belly seemed to grow larger by the day, slowing me down even in the simplest movements. Fiona helped me into the hospital, guiding me to a chair in the obstetrics wing while she went to check us in.Sitting there, surrounded by couples coming in for prenatal check-ups, I couldn't help but think of Jaclyn Dills. He used to accompany me to every appointment, but for the past half month, not even a phone call. It was as if he had vanished into thin air.Yet, upon deeper reflection, I realized it wasn't entirely unexpected. Knowing Jaclyn's pride, and considering how many times he had swallowed his pride before, I still hadn't relented. Naturally, he might have given up. Did I really expect him to persist? Jaclyn Dills was never one for perseverance, especially not with me – his ex-wife, now a woman with a swollen belly and a worn-out face."Natasha, it's your turn." Fiona's words snapped me back to re
Natasha's POV:As I stepped inside, I realized my sudden return seemed to lack a reason, so I hesitated at the doorway. Jaclyn Dills approached me, switching on the crystal chandelier in the living room. The sudden brightness made me squint uncomfortably. Jaclyn Dills walked towards me, arms outstretched to embrace me. "Luna, you're back," he said.Jaclyn's embrace was warm and comforting, eliciting a bittersweet sensation within me. Tilting my head slightly upwards, I observed him for a moment. He seemed thinner, with faint dark circles under his eyes, appearing somewhat weary as if he hadn't rested well.I never realized how being looked at by him could make me feel so content. My eyes, clear as a lake, reflected the light from the chandelier, revealing unmistakable traces of love. At first, I was conflicted, wondering if my return was out of pity for him. But now, I no longer entertained such thoughts. I loved him, unequivocally, and had loved him from the very beginning. This feel
Jaclyn's POVDr. Dokin was the esteemed family physician of the prominent Dills family within the pack, naturally privy to the ins and outs of our on-again-off-again relationship. Looking at the current situation, it didn't seem like these two were at odds at all, even a blind person like Natash Yael could see that.Dr. Dokin shook his head subtly as Natash Yael explained, "Jaclyn suddenly spiked a fever in the middle of the night, so I had no choice but to call you. Could you please come over?"Dr. Dokin smiled gently, "Of course, let me take a look at him. What's going on? He's usually in good health."Natash Yael stepped aside, and her assistant handed over the stethoscope. Dr. Dokin began the routine examination on me, then set aside the stethoscope and checked my pulse. "Nothing serious, just a fever caused by a common cold.""A cold?" Natash Yael frowned, "He was fine before bedtime."Dr. Dokin instructed his assistant to set up the IV drip and explained, "There are various reas
Natasha's POVWhen Dr. Dokin walked in with the test results, I stood up ready to rush over, but Jaclyn Dills grabbed my hand tightly and pulled me back. "Luna, with your belly this big, be careful," she said.I felt a chill run through me, but my palms were still sweating nervously. "Dr. Dokin, how is Jaclyn's condition?" I asked anxiously.He sighed inwardly, hesitating. Jaclyn Dills' health condition was so good that he found it difficult to find an appropriate way to answer me.I looked at him, a glimmer of hope in my eyes, making him feel even more guilty. But under Jaclyn Dills' gaze, he still forced himself to say, "From the test results, we can't determine the final outcome yet. If it's a tumor, there's a good chance it's benign."The doctor spoke with a guilty conscience, using some ambiguous professional jargon to obscure the truth.I was a bit confused, only knowing that Jaclyn Dills had a brain problem, and the severity depended on its progression. I couldn't make sense of