It was the middle of the night, and Alice felt wetness on her face in her sleep. She changed her side, but she still could feel something wet moving her face. Then suddenly, she felt it on her lips, and her eyes snapped open in panic.The room was bathed in a faint glow, just enough for Alice to discern the figure responsible for disturbing her slumber – Lucas.Alice immediately pushed him away and she seated herself upright on the bed, she established a boundary, the tension palpable. Lucas, scattered amidst the sheets, looked at her with a mixture of surprise and confusion. The room's ambiance changed with the flick of a switch, as Alice illuminated the space."What are you doing? How did you get in?" she interrogated, the undertone of anger evident in her voice."I walked in, of course," Lucas retorted sarcastically, further fueling Alice's frustration."you..... "Her eyes narrowed in a piercing stare."You can't just waltz in whenever you please. Since you refuse to take responsib

Why should she wear a ring? They weren't married anymore, and during their time together, he had never bothered with such gestures. Now, he seemed to be feigning care, but Alice saw through it – a ploy to manipulate her into being close to him. The sudden display of affection only intensified her resentment towards his controlling actions.As Alice emerged from the bathroom, towel drying her hair, the sound of her mobile vibrating caught her attention. Glancing down at the screen, her calm expression turned into a frown upon seeing Lucas's name-calling.Uninterested in speaking with him, she ignored the call and sat down to dry her hair with a dryer.However, her mobile persisted in its insistent ringing, fueling her frustration. Letting out a sigh of annoyance, she stood up abruptly, only to be overcome by dizziness, causing her to collapse back into the chair. A sudden pain in her belly made her cry out, and her vision blurred. Clutching her belly with one hand and supporting her hea

Alice looked around, hoping to see Siya, but she was nowhere in sight.Her eyes pleaded for help, but it seemed like everyone around her was suddenly blinded to her danger. As he led her, Alice closed her eyes, and the moment her eyes shut, Lucas's face flashed in her mind.Tears streamed down her face as she longed to be in his arms, yearning for his love.At that moment, Alice realized she might not see him again. In the middle of the day, amid a crowd, someone was kidnapping her, and there was no one to save her.The profound sense of loneliness overwhelmed her. What had she done wrong in her life to face such danger? It wasn't just her life at stake; the safety of her unborn child hung in the balance.Not a single word came out of her shaky mouth.He guided her through the crowd, the threat of the knife pressing against her back.As they reached the edge of the commotion, he steered her towards a car parked nearby. The dimly lit alley amplified Alice's fear, and she couldn't help b

Lucas's response was filled with intensity, "Are you trying to get on my nerves? You're not even in your room. Where are you? Who are you with?"The loudness of his voice shook her entire body, leaving her puzzled about how he knew she wasn't in her room."I'm with Siya," Alice's voice suddenly became low. She was hesitant to disclose the details of the accident, wanting to keep Lucas at a distance as much as possible."Give the phone to Siya," he ordered without hesitation, leaving Alice speechless. The audacity of his demand ignited her anger. How dare he act as if he had authority over her?"Why should I do that?" Her anger flared up.Lucas's impatience echoed through the phone. "Alice, don't test my patience"His voice lowered in anger, conveying his frustration.Even though she couldn't see him, she could sense the intensity of his emotions."If you don't have anything important, I'm hanging up," she declared, ready to end the call. However, his roars stopped her from carrying ou

Lucas sighed, his frustration mixing with a sense of helplessness.He wanted to make her see that his concern went beyond their child, but Alice's request for solitude left him with no choice. He stood up, running a hand through his hair in exasperation."Fine, get your rest. I'll be outside call me if you need anything" Lucas muttered, his tone a blend of annoyance and concern.He walked towards the door, glancing back at her briefly before leaving the room.Alice, left alone, lay on the bed with a heavy heart.As Lucas walked away, he couldn't shake the feeling of helplessness.He wanted to protect her, but their interactions only seemed to create more misunderstandings. In the hallway, he leaned against the wall, running his hand through his hair in frustration.Meanwhile, Siya, who had gone to bring breakfast for Alice, returned.When she saw him outside the room, it was not hard to understand that Alice and Lucas had another argument.Siya approached Lucas, sensing the conflict i