Unpredictable Betrayal : A Sweet of Revenge

Alden was sure he was dreaming. Not wanting to lose that beautiful moment, Alden half-consciously pulled his blanket back. He held onto it tightly while praying not to wake up from his sleep. Truly, he wanted to enjoy the joy of life when called with endearing terms that delighted the ears.

However, as his consciousness gradually faded, this time Alden felt something warm touching his lips. Opening his eyes slowly, he found Aurora, who had just finished unraveling a kiss, then smiled sweetly right in front of his face.

“Wake up, my dear husband. They said today we’re going to pick up Mom and then accompany her to a charity event. You haven’t forgotten, right?”

Alden nodded. The man smiled.

“Yeah. I haven’t forgotten. But, by the way, who was it that called me ‘my dear husband’? Was it you? Or was I just dreaming?”

Aurora sighed. She pinched Alden’s cheek fondly. Hoping that he would realize he wasn’t dreaming.

“That wasn’t a dream, my dear husband. But yes, it was me who called you.”

Alden chuckled. He teased his wife who was beside him.

“Really? Are you sure? You’re lying. I must be dreaming again. Besides, since when do you call me so affectionately?”

Aurora rolled her eyes in annoyance. She had emphasized that she wasn’t lying, but her husband seemed not to believe her. It made her annoyed.

“Gosh, can’t believe it. Clearly, I said it consciously. Yet, you call it a dream. Are you that distrustful?”

“If it’s not a dream, say it again.”

“My husband, my love, my soulmate. Come on, wake up, dear.”

Hearing Aurora’s words, Alden immediately flashed a wide smile. Although he already believed that Aurora did call him, he intentionally argued because he wanted to hear his wife’s words again.

“Oh my goodness, Princess. I’m deeply touched being called like that. I swear by anything.”

“You’re so demanding. Annoying.”

Seeing Aurora annoyed, Alden laughed. He deliberately pulled Aurora’s body closer to him. Alden then hugged his wife tightly from behind for a few moments. Only then did he whisper the right words in her ear.

“My dear, my love, my wife, don’t be mad, okay? Your beauty might fade away.”

“Not mad,” Aurora replied later. “But you’re indeed very annoying.”

“Even if I’m annoying, I’m still charming, right?”

Aurora lazily responded. She tried to get up, then handed a towel to her husband.

“Come on, quickly take a shower, then have breakfast. I’ve prepared sausage fried rice for you. After that, we’ll go to the bakery for a while, then pick up Mom.”

Alden complied. Without much protest, he immediately got up and hurried to the bathroom. Meanwhile, Aurora helped pick out clothes. After cleaning up and getting dressed, they both enjoyed the breakfast that was already prepared.

Since today was a holiday, Aurora and Alden could relax a bit. That’s why, while finishing their breakfast, they seemed to be engrossed in conversation as usual.

“What’s that? Vitamins?”

Alden pointed to the white bottle that Aurora had just taken out of her box. His eyes narrowed, curious about what his wife was going to drink.

“Yes. These are the vitamins Alissa gave me.”

Alden kept staring. Not once did he divert his gaze. Then he reached for the box of vitamins that Aurora had held earlier.

“Calcium? Folic acid? Or what?”

“Guess,” Aurora replied.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Folic acid?”

“Correct.”

Alden nodded.

“Has the previous vitamins run out?”

“Yeah,” Aurora nodded. “That’s why I got more.”

“In total, how many bottles of vitamins have you finished?”

Aurora rotated her eyes. She seemed to be thinking and trying to remember how many bottles of vitamins Alissa had given her and she had finished.

“In the past two months, I’ve finished about six bottles.”

“Not bad.”

“It’s effort.”

Alden smiled understandingly. He knew that in the past few months, Aurora had been so focused on following Alissa’s pregnancy program.

Actually, Alden agreed with it all. But, seeing Aurora trying so hard, sometimes he worried that she might get stressed or disappointed if the results didn’t meet her expectations.

“My dear…” Alden called out, then reached for Aurora’s wrist. He gently squeezed it, while staring deeply into her eyes. “I like and support all your efforts to have children. But, don’t overdo it or make it too excessive. Just enjoy and live with what you have. I don’t want you to stress yourself out.”

Aurora knew Alden must be worried about her. But, because she was determined, she should be ready for all the risks waiting ahead.

“Relax. I know what I’m doing. You don’t need to worry or be anxious,” Aurora reassured.

“Okay,” Alden replied. “But, let me remind you once again. I’ve never demanded you to do this or that. You loving and caring for me is more than enough.”

Aurora didn’t doubt Alden’s words. But, because it was her own desire, she made sure she wouldn’t get stressed or burdened in the future.

After finishing breakfast, Aurora and Alden started their agenda for the day by going to the bakery first. Basically, before visiting Alden’s parents’ house, Aurora had to bring Alden’s mother her favorite cake.

Once they arrived and had a brief chat, the three of them went to accompany Zendaya, who had a social event outside the office today.

Until noon, Alden and Aurora accompanied her. They were all happy, especially when distributing gifts to orphaned children. They all seemed happy because they rarely received gifts like this before.

It was around two in the afternoon when all the charity activities were finally over. But, before deciding to go home, Aurora and Alden had to accompany Zendaya first to have lunch with the donors at one of the restaurants.

“Is this your son who got married at the Ritz Carlton the other day? The one with the lavish event.”

A middle-aged woman who was a friend and business associate of Zendaya asked. She wanted to make sure of the young man sitting right next to Zendaya.

“Yes. This is Alden, my son. And next to him is Aurora, his wife. Indeed, they were the ones who got married at the Ritz Carlton recently.”

“Oh my. Your son looks even more handsome after getting married. I was dazzled earlier. He’s really compatible with his wife, who is also beautiful,” the middle-aged woman then turned to Alden. “Alden, I’m sorry Aunt Rinda couldn’t attend your wedding. Aunt wishes your marriage will last until old age.”

Alden smiled politely. He nodded, replying.

“Thank you for your wishes, Aunt. It’s okay. I understand you must have been busy too.”

“Is it true that both Alden and his wife work at the same hospital?”

Another friend of Zendaya’s asked. And this time, it was Aurora who answered.

“Yes, Aunt. Both of us indeed work at the same hospital. Santa Monica Hospital.”

“Wow…” the woman looked amazed. “Working at a hospital owned by Mr. Joshua Harperwood, right? It must be great to work in the same place. So, you can go to work and go home together.”

“Yes,” Aurora replied. “We’re lucky that our starting and finishing work schedules are always the same.”

“If you count it, you two have been married for more than two months, right?”

Aurora nodded. The woman confirmed her words.

“Yes, Aunt. Our marriage is just over two months and fifteen days.”

“So, how is it? Pregnant yet? Any cravings?”

For some reason, Aurora felt like everyone in the world is often nosy and always asking newlywed couples about children.

Even though, whether pregnant or not, it’s not like these people are the ones helping financially or feeding them.

It wasn’t the first time Aurora had been asked such questions. Before, when she was still with Alex, almost everyone asked with the same sentence structure. That’s why Aurora wasn’t so bothered or interested in entertaining.

“Not yet. It’s still in progress,” Aurora replied casually. She tried to appear as genuine as possible. “If it’s the right time, I’m sure it will be entrusted to God.”

The woman nodded hearing Aurora’s answer. Before leaving, she spoke again.

“But if it’s been more than three months and still not pregnant, you should get checked immediately. It’s afraid there might be a disease that makes it difficult for you to have children. If you want, you can try checking in Singapore. Aunt has many great doctor connections there.”

Aurora just smiled. Despite being a doctor herself. But, she’s being treated as someone who doesn’t know anything. Funny.

“I’m afraid Alden’s wife might have difficulty having children like what Savana said.”

Another mother chimed in. “Especially if it’s been months of trying, eh not pregnant yet. There must be something wrong, right?”

Aurora fell silent. It was quite uncomfortable to hear Savana’s name being mentioned again. Upon reflection, the worst-case scenario could happen. Even though she had previously had herself checked and confirmed that there were no problems with her womb, she still felt worried hearing what Zendaya’s friends just said.

“Ah, whether it’s quick or slow to get pregnant, it’s not a problem,” Zendaya spoke up. She wouldn’t let her daughter-in-law become gossip material for her friends. “Whether my daughter-in-law gets pregnant or not, it doesn’t harm or benefit you, right? Why are you all busy and making a fuss? Besides, whether my daughter-in-law gets pregnant or not, it doesn’t harm or benefit you, right?”

Aurora smiled broadly. Happy because this time someone defended her and didn’t allow herself to be belittled. Grateful that besides having a loving husband, she now also has an understanding mother-in-law who always stands in the forefront to protect her from the gossip of jealous people who don’t like to see others’ happiness.