
"What are you thinking?"
"Ah, there is no. I just thought you were deliberately pretending to be stupid, innocent or crazy?"
"?" Lina tilted her head not understanding what Samuel was saying.
"That's it. You better take a shower, clean yourself of all this blood and go to sleep."
Lina glanced at her clothes that had indeed turned red. "Alright," he passed away like nothing had happened.
"If I told Dad about this, he wouldn't believe me. Hmmmphc... I can't imagine how her husband could face a wife like her? Sometimes she acted like an innocent little girl, but on the other hand she could turn into a cold-blooded demon or a fierce tiger. Under normal circumstances, she is a smart woman. How much of a woman's personality is that?"
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Tomorrow Lina is getting ready to attend the 50th anniversary party of Xu's company tonight. He is currently looking at his reflection in the mirror. The long dress graded in dark purple is getting brighter to the lavender color in the part of her skirt that has a hemisphere until it shows part of her thigh on the right side. Lina was a little uncomfortable wearing these clothes to attend the big party because it was too revealing of her pregnancy. Although Lina's pregnancy was only 14 weeks, but with this dress the shape of her stomach was too visible.
"Are you ready?" samuel asked as soon as he entered Lina's room. He looks charming in a gray blazer suit.
"Is there no looser dress? This dress was too revealing for my pregnant belly" Lina said without glancing at Samuel. He was still looking at his stomach in the mirror.
"Why? Isn't this dress perfect for you. I'm having enough trouble finding the right size for your short body. I'm afraid the dress will be too big. It's the smallest size."
"I don't believe myself to be in the middle of a crowd with this dress. Their gazes must have been on my stomach."
"That's great. At least the waiters will know soon that you're pregnant and won't keep offering you alcohol."
"But... I'm gonna change for another dress."
"There's no time waiting for you to change clothes. We can be late."
Samuel grabbed the lavender-colored ribbon belt that was on the bed and pulled Lina out of the room towards the car. There was no conversation between them during the trip. Lina was busy with her thoughts. Tonight he will meet the man who is a shadow in his memory. Lina was a little nervous. He said he had to behave how when he met Daniel later.
Elsewhere, Daniel's residence. Daniel and Violet were ready to leave and were about to get to the car when Ira and her husband arrived.
"Good night, Mr. Daniel, Madame. Lina," said Ardya while shaking Daniel and Violet's hand while still holding her daughter.
"Night Mr. Ardya, Ira," Daniel said hello.
"For a long time no see Lina," Ira hugs Lina (Violet). "Your relationship is getting bigger. Are you pregnant with twins again?"
"No" answered Violet. "His wife Ira is married and has a daughter."
"What do you need to come here for? From your performance tonight it seems like you also want to attend an event" asked Daniel.
"Yes. We were also invited to the 50th anniversary party of Xu company" Ardya said.
"We're just here to get Gina. He does not like crowds and there are no friends if left at home alone. So, is Julia there now?" ask Ira.
"He's in his room."
"Servant, please call Julia. Tell her that Gina's visiting" Violet orders one of the servants near them.
"Well," the waiter passed away.
Julia came out while running. He called out to Gina. Not far behind him Julius walked leisurely following his sister. Ardya tells Gina to let the two friends meet.
"Sister Julia," called Gina as she ran over to Julia.
"Gina, haven't seen each other in a long time. How you doing?"
"Good."
"Or have a tea party."
"Yes." Yeah."
Julia cheerfully pulls Gina's hand upstairs. Julia nearly bumps into Julius if Julius does not quickly dodge.
"Julia was always happy when Gina came to visit" said Daniel, who glanced at his daughter until her shadow was lost on the stairs.
"They're both very sweet" Ardya said.
"Mama," call Julius.
Julius hints at Violet squatting in a way that pulls Violet's dress. Violet followed Julius's will even though she did.
"What's Julius doing?" ask Violet.
Julius did not answer. Suddenly he kissed Aunt Violet once. It surprised everyone, including Daniel. What Julius did was very unexpected.
"Back home, mama" whispered Julius.
"Yes," Violet replied involuntarily. He was too entranced by the charming gaze of those diamond blue eyes.
"Gee... Julius, you're very brave and also handsome. I feel like having a son like you" said Ira, fascinated by the scene.
Julius now moved closer to his father. "Father, you left your handkerchief behind," he handed Daniel a white handkerchief.
"But Julius, papa's handkerchief..."
"Papa's gonna need it" cut Julius.
In an instant there was a bad feeling approaching Daniel as soon as he saw the smile on his son's face.
"Thank you Julius. Papa hope this does not have too much impact on papa," said Daniel slowly.
"So far away."
Julius turned around. Feeling quite far away from them, he pulled out a piece of tissue from his pants pocket. He blocked his lips repeatedly using the tissue and then immediately burned it.
The four of them left. Two black cars moved away from the residence courtyard. There was no conversation between Daniel and Violet. Daniel slightly kept his distance from Violet following his son's advice. He doesn't know what could have happened. Julius can do whatever Daniel doesn't think.
Arrived at Xu's residence, where the feast was held. Daniel held Violet's hand in. The upper party atmosphere as usual welcomed them. All who attended the night were from influential people in the capital. Daniel certainly would not have expected in this place he would be reunited with his beloved cat, meaning his beloved wife.
Nothing happened to Violet until now. That's according to Daniel, but not for Violet. Ever since the trip towards Xu's residence, Violet had already felt something unpleasant in her stomach. He was trying to act like nothing happened. He thought maybe this bad taste would go away on its own. But it doesn't seem and it's becoming more and more. The bad taste slowly rose to his heart until his throat.
"Gmp!"
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