Chapter 195: Forgiven
Jace’s eyes went red. He watched Arianna sob. Without another word, he turned and went to the bedroom. Her words were like a dagger, every word uttered was stabbing deep into his heart.
But unlike other kinds of stabbing that results in bleeding, this one was binding his bleeding and wounded heart. It was healing and he felt his pain gradually vanishing away.
He went into the bathroom and soaked himself in warm leather. He closed his eyes and ruminated on her words. Perhaps he was wrong to take a harsh decision on her.
He should have given her a second chance. He won’t say anything to her about what she did. He also once hurt her and she let go. Why can’t he also let go?
Somehow, he doesn’t feel the hurting that comes to his mind whenever he remembers that she aborted his baby. Her words healed it.Original content from NôvelDrama.Org.
He remembers but he doesn’t feel hurt anymore. It’s a major breakthrough for him. He felt she doesn’t love him like he loves her. But if her words were true, then they can straighten things out.
He didn’t know how long he stayed in the bathroom before stepping out. He changed into his night robe and went to his study to check and sign a few documents before going to bed.
Arianna was no longer in the study. He was soon through and went to the bedroom. Where is Arianna? He thought. He checked through the surveillance monitor and saw when she left his study and got into the guest room.
Relieved, he went out and checked on Eli. He was surprised when he saw Bella also sleeping in Eli’s room. These two kids liked each other a lot.
He got closer and watched Bella as she slept. The girl looked like them, that is, like him, Eli and Chase. It doesn’t seem as if she was adopted.
He returned to the bedroom and soon slept off. Jace doesn’t know how long he had slept, but suddenly heard a knock on the bedroom door.
He raised himself to sit up and looked at the time, it was past 12 midnight. He checked the surveillance and saw it was Arianna standing by the door.
Why didn’t she come in and sleep in the first place? Why does she have to stay until midnight before deciding to come in?
He grudgingly stood up and went to the door. He unlocked it and saw Arianna standing by the door hugging herself. She seemed to be afraid of what his actions would be.
He just glared at her briefly and turned around, going back to sleep. Arianna walked in and bolted the door. She went to lay beside him and hugged him.
Jace pulled her closer and kept sleeping. Arianna was surprised. She raised her head and glanced at him. His eyes were shut, he had dozed off again.
She remained still in his arms until eventually, she slept off as well. When she woke up the next morning, Jace’s hand was on her hip.
Jace laid with her head on his chest. She tried to slip away when his hands became more firm on her hip. She raised her head to glance up at him and saw him staring down at her, his eyes fully opened.
“Good morning darling” Arianna said, swallowing hard. He’s awake and remains in bed? It’s unlike him.
“Good morning,” Jace responded. He gently moved his hand away from her hip. Her hair almost half covered her face. He moved several strands of it backwards.
“Jace” Arianna called in a whisper-like tone. She glanced at him again and saw him staring at her but didn’t respond. He is unsually quiet.
“I’m sorry” she apologised again. Jace sighed softly and said nothing. What can he do, after what has been done? The baby is gone and there’s nothing he can do about it.
Arianna waited but he didn’t answer. He was not in a hurry to get off the bed. She became uncomfortable “talk to me, Jace. Please just say something” she pleaded.
“I’m travelling this morning. I will be back in two weeks time” Jace announced and wanted to get off but Arianna pulled him back.
“Travelling for a business trip?” Arianna asked. She would ask him to take him along. She would be free to go with him wherever he goes.
Jace fixed his gaze on her. How about arousing jealousy in her? What does it look like to see her jealous?
“No…” he took her hands off him and got off the bed before continuing “I have an appointment with a surrogate mother. Whatever she wants I will agree”
He turned his back to her. Arianna’s heart started beating fast. He has gone to that extent? He was going to be with another woman?
“What do you mean, Jace?” Arianna blurted. She stood up and walked over quickly to stand in front of him. Surrogate mother for his baby?
“Didn’t you hear what I said? I have an appointment with a surrogate mother. If she wants us to have a contract marriage, then so be it. But if she’s okay being a surrogate mother simply, then we begin the process already” Jace declared, walking past her into the restroom.
Arianna’s tears started running down her cheeks. Jace has finally decided to take revenge on her. What is she doing in his Mansion then?
No wonder he was unusually quiet. He was thinking about how to do away with her since she refused to leave him. He wants another woman to have his child simply because she had an abortion?
She pushed the door open and went in. Jace was relieving himself but he can imagine the bubbling and rumbling in her heart.
“If she wants marriage, are you really going to marry her? You are going to bring in another woman and her child into this house? What about Eli and I?” She demanded, turning him violently to face her.
Jace simply flushed and stared back at her “What do you mean Eli and you? Eli is my son and you are his mom. What else do you want to know about?”
“No, no Jace. You can’t do this to me. Are you so desperate that you cannot wait for me to be pregnant again? No, you won’t trample on me like this, Jace, no you won’t” Arianna mumbled, her tears running down her cheeks now.
She pushed Jace and forced his back against the wall. She cleaned her tears with the back of her palm and sniffled.
“You know this is entirely not my fault. You are the reason I’m doing this. You should put yourself in my shoes Arianna” Jace feigned helplessness.
“No, I can’t be in your shoes. When I had Eli, you were not there. You didn’t even know me nor do you know that you have a living seed growing in my belly. Now you want to take revenge on me this way?
And how do you intend to have the baby with her? Fuck her like you do to me. Moan out in pleasure in between another woman’s thighs? Is that what you want to do?” Arianna asked.
She was now shaking him violently. Jace was not resisting. He allowed her to shake him to the extent her strength could carry her.
“I am traveling, Arianna. Don’t waste my time. Just get out, I need to take a bath” Jace explained. He was holding back his laughter. So this is how jealous his girl can be?
“What am I doing here then? You will take me along with you and I will be the surrogate mother. We will not return until I test positive for pregnancy.
If you dare see another woman’s nudity, I will never forgive you. I do not permit you to be with any other woman nor have kids by anyone else but me” Arianna declared.
Jace just held both of her hands and gently tattered her out and shut the door. He laughed quietly. She doesn’t want him to be with another woman.
Few minutes later when he stepped out, Arianna was waiting for him. She hugged him and said “You don’t need anyone else. I will have your babies, Jace..”she declared and tiptoed, capturing his lips.