The Married By Challenge
The Part 96

In the waiting room, Jason grabbed Sarah's body that had felt powerless, he was tired of crying and tears as if he did not want to come out again. While William was sitting limp on the floor with an empty view.

At first he still does not understand why Devano did such a bad thing to his family, and William does not understand why he was accused of being a rapist and the murderer of Devano's sister. And with great force, Jason tells the truth about who Caitlin is and what her relationship with William is.

As in the lightning strike William heard the story of his father that William did not remember at all. And if that's true, then why should his family? Why should his sister? Why should an innocent man be the one that Devano's legalizing?

And Sarah, Sarah doesn't know anything. The girl was very small and did not understand anything, why was Devano so heartless to play a little girl like Sarah? Why did Devano have so much heart to hurt his mother William who had always considered Devano his own son? Why is Devano so defamatory of William's father who has loved Devano so much?

The questions kept turning William, even to this point he still could not remember who Caitlin was, what her face was like, where they met and what happened in their meeting. William can't remember a single thing.

Sarah closed her eyes, reflecting back on the first time she met Devano. At that time Devano was a very cold figure, never smiling and his gaze was always sharp. But William was so close to Devano, so were Sarah's parents and they loved Devano dearly.

Shown again how Sarah's marriage began, the relationship between the two is getting closer, Devano who is always beside Sarah as a protector, shield, until Sarah fell to fall fell into his arms Devano.

Sarah loves Devano very much, but it turns out... Their marriage was more terrible than the repercussions of that ridiculous challenge. Their marriage was a conspiracy to destroy Sarah's family. And all that, just because of a misunderstanding.

As much as Sarah loves Devano, that's how much Sarah hates Devano now.

"Mistress Venita's family..."

"Yes, Doc..." Jason stood in the following at William and Sarah's "How is my wife?"

"The patient is still unconscious, he is in severe shock. But thank God he was out of danger, only when he realized later do not make him depressed at all" said the doctor and Jason could only nod with a lethargic face.

Devano, how many more times must Devano have his wife heart attack?

"Sorry.." murmured Sarah while hugging her father.

"It's not your fault, son" said Jason stroking Sarah's hair.

"But it's my fault." William said, William wiped away the tears in the corner of his eye.

"No, Son. You're not wrong" Jason said and also pulled William into his arms.

"I don't remember who Caitlin was, Pa. And if I help her, why are we even in the law? And if I'm guilty, then why are you being punished? Why not me?" lirih William with a very weak voice.

Jason didn't know what to answer, but one thing he knew for sure. William is innocent, and Devano made a terrible mistake by plotting this terrible conspiracy.

"Will..." Freya came while running, her breathing stinged. William immediately rushed into Freya's arms "Mama will be fine, Will" said Freya trying to comfort her husband.

"Fe, i.i..."

"We have to be strong, for Mama's sake. Especially you, Deck" Freya rubbed Sarah's head fondly "We're here for you" he said. Sarah could only nod weakly.

.........

Devano silently pecked in his room that was pitch-black, the day was getting dark, as dark as Devano's life without Sarah.

Keep in his mind how everyone stared disappointed and hateful at Devano, especially the hateful gaze of Sarah who seemed to want to tear the heart of Devano.

For everything in the world, Devano doesn't care about anyone else's view of him, which he cares about only Sarah and Sarah.

Now Sarah hates her so much, even forbidding Devano from appearing before her.

"Sir, I prepared dinner.." For the umpteenth time, Bi Eni knocked on the door of Devano's room which had been locked since.

Dominic has also persuaded Devano, he apologized because after all this is Dominic's fault. But Devano did not respond to them, he sank so deeply as if he could no longer rise to the surface.

"Sir, I beg you not to be like this. You can try to explain to Lady Sarah and her family, all this is just a misunderstanding" shouted Bi Eni again.

And then the door opened, Bi Eni grimaced at Devano's random appearance and her puffy eyes. Only two things in the world make Devano cry, Caitlin and Sarah.

"They all hate me, Bi. No one wants to listen to me" Devano said in a trembling voice. Bi Eni went through Devano who was still standing.

He turned on the lights until the room was brightly lit "That's for sure, they must have been disappointed. That's why you should be able to explain to them that you're not who they think you are, you sincerely love Lady Sarah. You have made amends for your mistakes in the past" Bi Eni said.

"But Sarah forbade me to see her and her family" Devano wrote.

"Don't be stupid, Devano." Bi Eni insisted then "Just because your wife says it like that, doesn't mean that's what she wants. He said like that because he was injured and disappointed, you should be able to fight for his return"

"But how is it? I couldn't stand Sarah's eyes staring at me hatefully" Devano was sitting limp on the edge of the bed.

"Whatever Madame Sarah's hatred of you may be, it will be overcome by your infinite love. Fight it all, prove you've changed. Proof that your love and affection are sincere to them, and what they have now is thanks to you, Devano. You're trying so hard to get everything back, even better than what they had before"

A smile imprinted on Devano's lips, he immediately hugged Bi Eni tightly. He got his spirit back.

Right, he can't just give up. Devano must rise and chase Sarah back. Devano must prove that the conspiracy is gone, and Devano must prove that his marriage to Sarah is not part of the conspiracy. Devano must be able to prove that he has broken through his mistakes by restoring the situation as before. And Devano should be able to get a second chance from his wife, his in-laws and his sister-in-law.

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...Tbc.... ...