That Night, Jean came home at eleven in the evening.
He took off his coat and walked slowly into the dim living room. Before turning on the light, he heard footsteps coming upstairs.
Lilia walked out following the man's figure. She stood at the top of the stairs on the second floor, looked at the man in the living room, and asked sadly, "You came back late, just finished?"
The man put his coat on the back of the sofa and unbuttoned the collar as he walked. "Why are you still up?"
"Waiting for you!" Lilia answered naturally.
Dressed in her pajamas and sleeping robe, she descended the stairs to meet him. The two of them stood on the stairs with the dim light, their eyes collided, and a warm and peaceful atmosphere immediately filled the air.
Lilia stood on the top steps and stared at him.
She stretched out her hand to stroke the creases on her brows, and muttered, "Have you been busy lately?"
It's been more than a week, and her husband's work never seems to stop. She doesn't know if it's because they went to America at that time that Jean's works piled up.
"If I came home late like today, don't wait for me, okay?"
The man's insistence made Lilia say, "I can't sleep without you…"
"You…" Jean laughed, it seemed like he was in a good mood. "Then, I'll sleep with Mrs. Widjaya now!"
Lilia nodded, and when she pulled her back up, she casually asked, "Did you see the message from brother Andrew in the group chat?"
"Yeah, why?"
"How about we go to Jakarta tomorrow?" After that question, Lilia paused for a moment, then added, "I'm really healthy now!"
Lilia is afraid that Jean will use her body as an excuse not to allow her to attend Mike's wedding.
She didn't need to participate in everything, but still, she wanted to come.
The man was well aware of the stubbornness in his wife's eyes, then sighed with his thin lips. "Even if I don't let you go, I'm afraid you'll sneak into Jakarta alone. So, better watch you up close!"
Hearing the man joking, Lilia's eyes lit up. "Then, I won't go anywhere or work after I get back from Jakarta. I'll just hang around you every day!"
They both laugh and in the end, they enter the room.
After Lilia fell asleep, Jean went outside for a while to find a place to smoke. In the kitchen, Mellisa glared at him while pinning a cigarette.
...
The next day, at the train station.
A special train was waiting beside the platform. Since Mike is getting married, everyone in the Mayer family also plans to return to Jakarta together.
But the old man was worried about Lilia's body, so he chose a special high-speed train.
It was only after she got out of the car that Lilia felt the glory behind her last name.
Just getting off, the head of the station even came to greet her grandfather. Not to mention the countless special fruits and gifts they provided.
It was at this time that she knew that she could enjoy all the upper levels of treatment wherever she was thanks to her grandfather's name.
It is more convenient to travel to Jakarta by high-speed train than by plane.
As the train sped off the platform, Caleb's face grew even more gloomy. "Dennis, have you called Matthew?"
Dennis nodded. "I've called him, the patriarch of the Austin family has got the news and threatened to kill that bastard Mike!"
He passed on his words.
When the old man heard this, he couldn't help but mock. "Mike really didn't think of himself! He didn't realize that what he did was tantamount to suicide. How could he marry such a lowly woman like Leila, I'm really disappointed!"
Lilia and Mellisa then looked at each other without comment.
The four hour ride was quick, and the old man kept complaining about Mike on the way, which was also very satisfying.
Upon arriving at the train station in Jakarta, the Mayer family's licensed military convoy was waiting in the parking lot.
Lilia and Mellisa didn't refuse, they went straight to the main house with their grandfather.
According to the invitation, tomorrow morning at eleven o'clock is their wedding time.
With just one day's preparation, they didn't know what the wedding would be like.
Jean didn't come, and when they were about to leave in the morning, he received a call.
The news sounded serious, and his face was very grim at the time.
Seeing this, Lilia didn't push him, and let him handle the task first. If he had time, Jean would follow her later.
After all, with the Mayer family and her sister around, Lilia was definitely in good hands.
...
Meanwhile, inside the apartment belonged to Andrew and Claire.
Leila is seen lying in the bedroom, her face a little pale, and her body shaking every now and then.
At the bedside, Mike stopped with a cold expression, and seeing the woman's agony, a smile appeared in his eyes.
"Mike... I'm so cold." When Leila opens her eyes, it is too late for her to see Mike's wicked smile.
She felt that she had it wrong, and when she concentrated again, she saw that the man's brows were already filled with worry.
At that time, Mike slowly said in a light tone, "Can you attend tomorrow's wedding with a body like this? How about…"
"Of course!" Leila interrupted him anxiously. "I only have a slight fever. Just a little nap and it will definitely go away."
"But..." Mike hesitated for a moment. "I have to go to get my wedding suit this afternoon. Will you be alright?"
Leila nods heavily. "Don't worry. Mike, no matter what, I will definitely marry you tomorrow."
Her body is always hot and cold lately, accompanied by nausea, and the infection in her stomach is getting serious.
But to marry Mike, she has to survive.
At this time, Mike stretched his eyebrows, and stroked Leila's cheek with his fingertips, "Too bad you couldn't invite your parents to this wedding!"
Leila shakes her head quickly. "No need. They have done so many wrongs and ruined their own lives. Tomorrow's wedding will be attended by so many important people, I don't want anyone to see them."
When she said that, her eyes showed contempt.
Poor Robert, Leila would never thank him for protecting her and not letting her fall with them to the bottom of the abyss.
Even though she was the object of criticism on the internet, all of the Pangestu family's actions towards Lilia were said to not involve her.
Mike didn't ignore the disgust in Leila's eyes, then smiled faintly. "Alright, take a nap and try on the wedding dress later!"
"Okay."
Leila looked behind Mike who walked out of the room happily, she even began to look forward to the days of living with Mike in the future.
Thinking of this, Leila takes out the cellphone from under the pillow. After glancing at the door, and having confirmed that it was closed, she sent a message to Bernard.
What do you think about that?!
Even though the message has been sent, the other party has not responded.
After waiting for nearly ten minutes, Leila couldn't help but call him, but it seemed like the man's cell phone was turned off.
She threw away her phone in frustration and smashed it with a hint of regret.
She regretted that she didn't fight Lilia who had ruined her life. With her current state, she couldn't stop hiding from the media lurking close.
That woman... She won't let her go so easily!
For her to suffer so much abuse from public opinion, she had to find an opportunity to make Lilia pay a heavy price!
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