Emily, The Mute Girl
I'm Giving Up

"Welcome to the Palace, Lady Agnes." the guard who was in charge of greeting them when they arrived. The guards checked carefully, but did not find anything suspicious. They did not ask too much about the two men who were together with Aunt Agnes, because the woman was famous for her bad temper and was rumored to have a lot of mistresses. This time, Aunt Agnes felt overwhelmed by the skewed gossip about her. Pretending to be arrogant like the women of the elite, Aunt Agnes flicked her hair and walked gracefully, while Fernando and Steven were relieved.

They follow the servant who serves and deliver them skillfully and deftly. Aunt Agnes looked around, there were a lot of people coming. It's really a really amazing party, music playing melodious, table-table

filled with various kinds of dishes that look delicious and spoil the eyes of food lovers. Looks like Jeremy really wants to show everyone his love for Emily. However, after looking around for a while, they had yet to find the two people.

"Come, let's sit down first." take Aunt Agnes to Fernando and Steven who follow her obediently immediately.

*****

Meanwhile, on the other hand, Della was still in her nephew's room. Clarissa looked calmer than before, although there was still sadness and disappointment in sight, yet no more tears on her face. Currently, she was wearing jewelry to beautify her appearance.

Clarissa: I will not cry anymore, I will eat to keep my baby healthy..😊

"Clarissa, it'd be best if you didn't attend the party" said Della, unable to bear to see her.

"When not?" clarissa asked with a faint smile.

"You will only be humiliated by him (Jeremy)" said Della convinced.

Clarissa looked at the gems in her dress, she was satisfied.

"Why should I be humiliated by him?" she still focused on the mirror. Her dress was in stark contrast to her bright white skin, making her look extremely beautiful.

"Second Wife. Hah, no matter how big of a party the President gives her, in the end she will only be a second wife. That's common, isn't it?" clarissa.

Della furrowed her brows, there was something strange about Clarissa's words, something different from her attitude. Usually he would be angry and hysterical when it came to Emily, but this time his niece looked calm. It was even too calm, and this scared Della a little.

"Aren't you going to care what the people at the party are going to say? It will definitely overload your mind. Clarissa, Auntie doesn't want you to get sick again. You just recovered." said Della worriedly. Clarissa turned around and smiled widely.

"Calm down, don't worry. That's not gonna happen. Because I think Auntie's right. It's time for me to stop begging for that man's love, because in the end the one he loves isn't me. No matter what I did and sacrificed to get his attention, in his eyes there was only that mute woman. Why do I keep fighting for the impossible? Didn't Auntie say, I better focus on my happiness and my children?" clarissa said calmly as she continued to develop her smile.

Della is speechless to hear that, it is true, she wants her niece to give up on her love and focus on her happiness, but somehow Della's feelings tell her that something is wrong here. It was as if she refused him to believe in Clarissa's words. Especially when Clarissa suddenly hugged him tightly.

"Tante, loving her is a big wound for me. The love I had for her, made me feel the immense tightness in my heart, like endless suffering. So I decided to listen to you. I gave up." said Clarissa still hugging Della. Despite her disbelief, all Della can do right now is to return Clarissa's embrace and stroke her back, unaware of Clarissa's terrible expression behind it.

Clarissa with her plan

*****

Della led Clarissa past those who bowed to greet her. She was almost nine months old, her stomach was supposed to be big, but the dress disguised her, making her look like a girl. Clarissa then sat in a special place for him, looking not too concerned at everyone's gaze.

"The dress that Clarissa wears is a little unusual." whispered Aunt Agnes commenting. He had trouble mentioning 'Mother Country' to Clarissa.

"Oh yeah? But in my eyes, she's still the beautiful woman who married my sister when Emily's sister left." Steven's dream was to make Aunt Agnes snort.

"You guys don't know anything." he said. Steven scratched his head.

"What does Aunt mean?" ask Fernando. Aunt Agnes looked back at Clarissa who was chatting with Della.

"He didn't do anything. Does he really not care about this party?" murmured Aunt Agnes who can still be heard by the two brothers. Fernando and Steven looked at each other, they didn't understand what Aunt Agnes was saying. However, do not want to ask more, for fear of being heard by others.

*****

In the other room, Emily was ready. More precisely, it was completed, because since then Emily was just silent and the servants were busy serving and doing everything.

"Madam, you have to go now" said the waiter on duty. Emily looked at him and sighed, before finally walking after him. Emily stops her steps when she sees Jeremy waiting for her at the entrance of the Palace Hall.

"What's up, Madam?" ask the waiter who drove him.

Emily was silent for a moment before she finally stepped back. He realized, at this time he could do nothing but follow Jeremy's wishes. He could neither persuade her nor flee from this place. While Jeremy looked at Emily with satisfaction, the servants worked well. The woman in front of him looked so beautiful that she could not help but smile on her handsome face.

Jeremy

Emily saw. He really hopes that the handsome man with a charming smile has a brain and heart that is as good as his appearance. Unfortunately, that was not the case, the man was very stubborn.

"You look so beautiful, Emily." praised Jeremy, and he was about to stroke Emily's cheek but was immediately patted by Emily.

"You should always remember the deal, Emily. You have to want to be mine and the boy will let me live." Jeremy threatened with a smile on his face. Emily looked at him reluctantly. What deal? That's coercion!! Jeremy was satisfied when Emily became a submissive. He held out his hand to Emily.

"Now, let's go in. I can't wait to show you to everyone" Jeremy said. Emily was forced to take a helping hand, and the door opened wide.