"How's Dad?" "Where's Geremia?" "How's Antony's condition?" Similar-toned questions almost simultaneously came from the Quirino family members. Instead of answering, Olivia became motionless and even stepped back to make way for the people who wanted to enter the treatment room. But once again, before anyone managed to open the door, it swung open, and Mrs. Claire emerged from the treatment room. "Your father is sleeping," she said more to her children. "Why are you all here? What about Meizar?" Mrs. Claire asked anxiously. "Don't worry. Rayyan, Elara, Luca, and Zello are with him," Gilang, Flavia's husband who was also Claire's twin brother, replied. "We made sure Meizar's happiness wasn't disturbed. He thought we came home because we were tired." "How is he?" Gladwin asked curiously. "At first, he fainted, but now he's sleeping because the doctor gave him medicine," Claire replied wearily. "I want to see Dad," Flavia requested, Antony's eldest daughter. Claire nodded and st

"We all here know what sins and even scandals we've committed in the past. So don't be offended if I bring this up." Gladwin's statement received a silent response from everyone, and he took it as agreement. "Antony is acting like this because he feels regret. He doesn't want the mistakes of the past to repeat. He doesn't want Gianna to experience the same thing Flavia went through." Gladwin's words made everyone now turn to look at Flavia, who happened to open the door to the care room. "Ignazio and Antony made the same mistake, that is, both abandoned their daughters. And Antony thinks he can redeem Ignazio's mistake by doing the same thing he did in the past, which is to give Gianna a mother. "But Antony didn't consider further that everything—the reasons why Ignazio left Gianna, Gianna's mental state, and the solution Gianna needs—it's different from the way he dealt with Flavia. "Yes, Antony left Flavia when she was still young. Entrusted Flavia's upbringing to her parents, j

Olivia fell silent and looked at Geremia with confusion. "I don't need to know about the 'scandal' Ignazio mentioned last night. I just want to know if you did something that offended him. "Something must have happened between you two for his ego to be hurt so badly," he continued with an investigative look. At first, Olivia looked at her foster brother, but then she averted her gaze. Honestly, she didn't know what caused Ignazio to be angry with her; all she knew was that she was frightened by his expression last night. "I've known Ignazio since we were babies. Although everyone thinks Ignazio changed since Gretta died, his basic nature is still there. "A person's character doesn't change so drastically in a short time. "There's an issue between you two that not everyone knows, isn't there?" Geremia asked accusingly, accompanied by a sharp gaze at Olivia. Olivia just lowered her head. "I saw Ignazio's ego hurt last night," he continued. "Ignazio is a caring type of guy, even t

After an unknown amount of time passed, the door to the room was suddenly knocked, and someone walked in. Olivia turned her body and saw her foster mother approaching, showing her usual warm smile. How was it possible that her eyes could always provide shade and make Olivia comfortable even when she was troubled? Olivia remembered their conversation a while ago. "Remember, this marriage happens not only because of fate but because of choice. The choice you and Ignazio made. No marriage is easy, Olivia. Whether it happens with or without love. Whatever problems arise in the future, after you officially become husband and wife, you have to share everything." Her advice was more or less the same as Francisca's. "Don't burden yourself if you have problems. Ignazio has to know what you feel, what you want, and what you need, and vice versa. You have to be able to share everything—body, feelings, thoughts. Hopefully, in the future, your marriage, even if problems arise, you'll be able to

During the journey back to the white room, they once again became the center of attention. Some people—whether patients or hospital staff—paused their steps just to congratulate them, causing their progress to be impeded. However, seeing the smiles on Olivia's face and those of her family members, Ignazio thought it wasn't a big issue. Upon reaching the white room, Olivia was led back to the room where she had been prepared earlier. Meanwhile, Ignazio went to his father's care room and helped him lie down again, alongside Geremia, who started reinstalling medical equipment on his father's body. "When are you guys leaving?" Ignazio asked once his father was feeling comfortable. "Kicking me out, huh?" his father quipped with a mocking smile. "Yeah," Ignazio replied bluntly, eliciting a laugh from his father. "Tomorrow night," his father said then. "I need to talk to Olivia, please call her," he instructed Ignazio. Ignazio frowned, momentarily suspicious as he glanced at his father