A Substitute Bride
Mastermind disappeared

After the arrest of Justin and his men, the police have also told Axel that Keisha, who was behind Kayla's kidnapping, has escaped.

Currently the Police Commander handling the case is also dealing directly with Axel, Alex and Raymond because there are other important things that will be conveyed.

"How sir has the mastermind behind my wife's kidnapping been found?" Ask Axel.

"Sorry sir, until now Keisha has not been found. My men had heard the screams of a woman and the voice of a man who was plunged into the river. We believe that the woman is Keisha, because after that incident my men have not found Keisha anywhere, the mastermind disappeared just like that" explained the Police Commander.

"What's? So my son committed suicide, is that what it means sir?" Raymond asked in surprise.

"It is not certain that your son killed himself Sir. It's possible that he accidentally slipped because he panicked to avoid police pursuit. But you take it easy, at this time my men and the SAR team are looking for it by tracing the river. We just pray that there is a miracle that will bring the family back together with him, because the river flow is quite swift" explained the police.

Raymond's body again limp, he felt unable to accept the fact that his eldest son who had just been hit by a disaster and now must be his youngest son who disappeared. Although he was very angry with Keisha's treatment, even asking Keisha to be responsible for her treatment, however, he could not afford to lose Keisha at this time, because Keisha is also his own flesh and blood.

"Sir, you must be strong. I'm sure Keisha will be found soon" said Alex, who tried to calm his iron heart.

"Yes Pa, I'm sure Keisha will be quickly found safe. He has to take responsibility for his actions" Axel said.

However, Axel did not care if indeed later Keisha will disappear or leave for eternity. Because he was so sick and vengeful of his former lover.

"Yes sir, Alex, thank you very much. But can I ask for one thing?" Ask Raymond.

"What's up, sir?" Ask Alex.

"What's Pa asking for?" Ask Axel anyway.

"Please don't tell my wife this news first. I was afraid that she could not bear to hear it, because now seeing Kayla's condition like that alone had made her so weak, especially plus hearing the news that Keisha had disappeared, she must have been so devastated. I'm afraid it will affect his health" Raymond asked.

"Yes it's better we don't talk about Keisha at the saki house later" said Alex.

"But what if Mama asks about Keisha's whereabouts?" Ask Axel.

"Just tell me if Keisha is at the police station and is being processed. The rest we'll think about again." Alex answered it.

Raymond just nodded, because at this moment he really could not think clearly.

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Meanwhile, Kayla who already seemed calmer because she continued to be given encouragement and understanding by her mother and mother-in-law.

"Darling you must be sincere, Mama please. And 1 again, you should not be rude to your husband let alone you blame Axel. Because it's not Axel's decision, it's a decision from all of us. From your Mama, Mommy, Papa and Daddy. Everyone chooses it for your safety, dear," said Karina.

"Dear, what your mother said is true. We are all here as sad as you are, Mommy is also sad because of the loss of Mommy's granddaughter that we haven't even had time to see. Mommy also understands your feelings, because we are fellow women, especially Mommy used to experience the same thing as you, too" Roseline continued.

"I mean Mommy?" Kayla asked not to understand.

"Before Mommy was pregnant with Axel, Mommy was already pregnant and when she was 3 months in the womb, Mommy had a miscarriage. At first Mommy is very difficult to accept it, but Mommy realizes that Mommy should not continue like that, Mommy must live Mommy's life to the future. Until in the end because it continues to be supported and encouraged by Daddy, making Mommy can accept it. And after a few months later, Mommy and Daddy were given the trust again, Mommy was pregnant with Axel. Until now Mommy will never forget that, but Mommy has sincerely accepted it. Mommy wishes you could behave like that too, honey. Do you know that not only are you feeling lost, Axel is the same as you, because it's both of you're children, not your own," clearly Roseline who made Kayla was silent and seemed to think.

Kayla so justified her mother and mother-in-law's words that she felt so guilty about her husband.

"Thank you, Mom, for giving me advice and calming me down. I'm sorry Mom because I don't know if Mommy used to experience the same thing. I promise I will try to sincerely accept it" Kayla said. "Where is Mas Axel?" Ask.

"Oh, Axel went with your Papa and Daddy to the police station, to follow up on your kidnapping case" Karina replied.

"Mama doesn't know yet, but Mama heard that yes everything was there," replied Karina.

"And Axel will not let 1 person who has hurt you off. He'll make sure everyone bears what they've done to you and your son, the person he loves so much" Rosline said.

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After returning from the police station, as there was still something to be done, Raymond and Alex chose not to return to the hospital first, but they asked Axel to go there immediately and accompany his wife. Because of course Kayla currently really needs Axel beside her.

Until not long later, Axel had arrived at the hospital and just headed straight to the room where his wife was treated.

"Mas, are you back?" Kayla asked who was so enthusiastic when she saw her husband.

"Dear, I'm sorry I left you for a minute" Axel said.

"Yes, it's okay. I've also heard from Mommy and Mama that you went to the police station. Then how, are Kayla and Justin going to be punished soon?" Kayla asked which made Axel pause for a moment.

"Yes that's for sure, but it's still a work in progress" Axel replied.

"Oh yes Mas" said Kayla.

"Axel, then how is it true that Justin is Keisha's husband?" Karina asks who still doesn't believe her, because all she knows is that Justin was a close friend of Keisha recently.

"True Ma, even Papa had asked directly and he had answered and explained as much detail as possible. And it turned out to be true that time Keisha left me indeed because she chose that man by slandering Kayla. At that time Keisha was pregnant with Justin's child," Axel replied, then he explained everything in detail to the three women in front of him at this time.

"Jeez, it's really outrageous huh Keisha. Sorry Karina, actually from the beginning I never liked Axel related to Keisha, but I also had no other choice because my son at that time loved him very much. I just hope that Keisha can change for the better. But the truth is, right on the wedding day he was making a tantrum like that. But I am grateful that in the end she left and Axel married Kayla, Kayla is really a good woman, really my dream daughter-in-law. It's very different from her nature with her sister," said Roseline as if she did not think about Karina's feelings as her mother.

"It's okay, Mom, I understand. Even I myself am not at all out of thought with the nature of Keisha. From the beginning he was always throwing a tantrum, very contrary to his nature with Kayla. I also do not know what my fault is, why I can give birth to 2 children but with a very much different nature, whose nature is so reversed," said Karina who looked disappointed.

"Yes, Ma'am, hopefully with a punishment later Keisha will be deterred, he will not commit crimes again" said Roseline.

****

Because Kayla is now accompanied by Axel, Roseline and Karina briefly out of Kayla's room to find food. Because indeed the two middle-aged mothers had not had time to touch lunch at all because of the rush to go from Jakarta to Surabaya, even now it is also late afternoon, at night, they also make them both feel hungry.

"Darling, you're not angry anymore, are you?" Axel asked who was currently sitting beside Tasya and accompanying his wife.

"That's actually what I want to talk to you about" Kayla said.

"What do you want to say, honey?" Ask Axel.

"I'm not angry with you at all. Instead I want to apologize because I was already emotional, I was angry with you and even blamed you. You are not at all wrong, you came to save me. If you're late, I don't know what my fate is either. I know you must have done your best, where you might have deliberately wanted to let us lose our child. Precisely I was wrong because I could not keep my womb well, I'm sorry, Mas" said Kayla.

Axel clasped his wife's hand gently, "Sweet I know why you were able to act like that, I know exactly how, what you feel like, because I lost our son too. I understand, as I pray that you will forgive me as you are today. Don't blame yourself, you're not wrong. You've been trying to keep your content, yes we don't know if there will be bad people who will disturb you here" said Axel.

"Would you forgive me too, because I've behaved inappropriately towards you?" Ask Kayla.

"Yes of course I forgive you, even though you are completely innocent. And I love you so much, so whatever your mistake, I'll definitely forgive him" said Axel, who made Kayla cry because she was so happy, then the two embraced each other with tears flowing from their eyes.

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