CHAPTER 506. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. I swear I don’t know!“Anja!”Milo threw on the first pair of pants he found and ran after her, trying to catch her before she left the house. He had no idea what the hell was going on, let alone why Alina was in his house and in his bed. And he certainly had nothing to do with it!“Anja, wait! It's not what you're thinking!” he yelled, then muttered to himself, “Such a cliché line. Anja!”Milo's heart pounded as he hurried down the stairs and saw Anja standing at the front door, ready to leave. Her eyes were filled with pain and betrayal, and Milo could see how much this was affecting her. But she didn’t moveneither leaving nor coming inside.“Anja, please, wait!” he shouted desperately. “You have to listen to me, this isn’t what it looks like!”Anja clenched her fists in frustration. She was trembling, her eyes shining with unshed tears, but as much as she wanted to storm out of there, she wasn’t willing to leave without her son. The child didn’t deser
CHAPTER 507. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. Warn“I’m sorry, I didn’t want to let her in, but she… she said she was your special guest, and… well… she’s been here before…” the girl stammered, confused.Milo rolled his eyes and cut her off authoritatively.“When? When was the last time she was at this house?”The maid nearly trembled, and if she hadn’t been so overwhelmed by her own emotions, Anja might have felt sorry for her.“More than a year ago, sir.”“And did I tell you I’d invited her again? Did I tell you to let her in like she owns the place?” he demanded furiously, but an annoyed voice from the stairs turned his head.“Milo, there’s no need to scold the girl,” Alina grumbled as she descended, fully dressed and made up. “She just did what she’s done many times beforeopened the door and let me up to your room. Or have you forgotten that used to be normal?”“I used to invite you!” Milo snapped. “Now, you’ve snuck into my house, into the bed where I sleep with my wife!” He saw her eyes widen
CHAPTER 508. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. My mistakeMilo turned toward Anja, his eyes filled with regret and concern. He walked over to her and nervously touched her shoulders, speaking in a soft tone. His expression was a mix of confusion and anger that he couldn’t quite contain.“I’m so sorry, Anja. I swear on my life, I didn’t even know she was here. This is the last thing I wanted...” He cut himself off in frustration and looked at the housemaid. “And you, you’re fired. Pack your things.”The girl stifled a gasp of surprise, and before she could start crying, Anja shook her head.“You’re not fired, just... leave us alone, please,” she said.“Yes, she is!” Milo growled.“No, she’s not, Milo. You can’t just go around firing people who might really need their job just because they made a mistake,” Anja stated firmly, and Milo crossed his arms.“Well, that depends on the consequences of the mistake, don’t you think? Or do you think I don’t realize how much this is going to cost me, even though
CHAPTER 509. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. Are You Crazy?Anja stared at him, not understanding. She was bewildered by all this and wanted to ask him what it meant, but honestly, she was afraid of the answer.“Milo... what are you talking about?”“That apparently I’m not being clear enough, so... here, this is for you.”He opened Anja’s hand and placed the pouch in it. She shook her head instinctively, but ended up pouring the contents into her palm, and an ancient, valuable wedding ring fell into her hand.“I know it’s not an engagement ring,” he muttered. “It’s actually a family heirloom, and it belonged to my great-great-grandfather. I think they’d need to adjust it a lot for you... because it’s supposed to be mine, so if you want, you can put it on this finger since...”“Milo!” Anja stopped him with a gesture of confusion. “Am I losing my mind, or are you asking me to propose to you?”“Nooooo! No no no no no! I’m asking you, but I have to buy a nicer ring first,” he stammered nervously. “But
CHAPTER 510. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. ConsequencesMilo was inside the elevator, desperately trying to get out, because just before the doors closed, he had seen that woman approaching Anja quickly. Unfortunately, he hadn’t managed to stop the doors in time.“Damn door, open!” he growled in frustration, but the elevator was already in motion.At that moment, Anja turned around and came face-to-face with the woman she unpleasantly recognized.Alina's expression was filled with deep resentment as she angrily accused Anja:“How could you do this? It’s all your fault! You’re the one behind my firing!”Anja, taken aback by the sudden accusation, frowned and tried to understand the situation.“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I had nothing to do with... anything involving you. What firing are you...?”However, a flash of memory appeared in her mind as Milo's words echoed in her head. She clearly remembered him warning Alina about the consequences of messing with his family or failing to apo
CHAPTER 511. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. Bad News“Or what!?” Alina interrupted him defiantly, but Milo just took a deep breath and gave a half-smile.“You’re making a mistake. Don’t confuse the great control I have over my temper with weakness. I don’t need to lay a finger on you to hurt you because I know your weakness well. You’re ambitious, and I can close every door before you even think about knocking. So, blame me if you want, but if you come near my wife again, anything bad that happens in your life from this point on will be your responsibility.”He walked over to one of the desks in that hallway, behind which sat an assistant with a frightened expression, and dialed an extension that was answered immediately.“I’m at the north elevator on the sixth floor. I need security here. Right now.”Alina growled in frustration and stormed past Anja into the elevator. She glared at Milo with hatred but finally disappeared from their sight.With her heart still racing, Anja turned to Milo.“I can
CHAPTER 512. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. A Good planMilo was overwhelmed with a mixture of anger and frustration upon learning that Hamish had been released on bail. Although his trial was scheduled for just a few days later, Milo couldn't shake the unease at the thought that Hamish might come near them. However, he decided to remain calm and trust that the extra security measures would be enough."I can’t believe it," he growled, pacing back and forth in the office, fists clenched at his sides as he spoke.Anja nodded. She knew how Milo felt, but it didn’t change the law."Come on, Milo, it's attempted theft, not murder. It was inevitable he’d get out on bail.""Yeah, but that doesn’t stop me from worrying. He better not come near us, because I swear I won’t be able to control myself!"Anja tried to think of something comforting to say but finally just moved closer and hugged him."Sweetheart, this is nothing," she said soothingly. "The trial is soon. I’m sure he won’t risk doing something st
CHAPTER 513. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. Destined to Find ThemMilo laughed, gently stroking her back. "Well, I love them both, just so you know. And your bra too!"Anja snuggled closer to him in a loving gesture, and Milo stared at the ceiling with a deep-seated certainty in his soul."I think I was always destined to find you and Niko. Don’t ask me why, but too many things in my life and my family’s life twisted in such a way that led me to that house where Niko was. I know it sounds strange, but I believe everything in our lives happened so we could be together, the three of us."Milo softly pressed his lips to Anja’s in a tender kiss, and although he wasn’t fully aware yet that he loved her with all his heart, it would only take a couple of days for him to realize it.They stayed like that for a while, their breathing becoming deeper, wrapped in the soft glow of the full moon and the warmth of their bodies intertwined.The next day arrived with a rush, and both of them got up, trying to pu