Unpredictable Betrayal : A Sweet of Revenge

For a whole week, honeymooning was the most enjoyable and unforgettable experience in Alden’s life.

“By God, every day and every second he spent in Switzerland with Aurora was the most enjoyable, and he didn’t want to forget it in the slightest.”

Alden even vowed to make a routine agenda to spend more time with Aurora after this. Whether it’s vacationing abroad or just exploring a few cities domestically, Alden didn’t care.

What mattered was quality time, spending time with his wife to refresh their minds from the busy schedules or activities they engaged in every day.

Upon returning from their honeymoon to Switzerland, Alden immediately took Aurora to their new home. Two days later, they even held a celebration and invited the extended family to enjoy dinner together.

“The house is really nice. Definitely not cheap. Especially since all the furniture is brand new,” praised Rayyen, who came this evening with his wife and children.

“Yeah, for real. It’s spacious and totally my style,” added Alinna. “Buy me a house like this sometime, honey. It’ll be great for hosting events,” she requested, winking at her husband.

“Don’t worry,” replied Rayyen with a smile. “I’ll buy lots of candles first. So we can be motivated to make money.”

Aurora raised an eyebrow, not understanding. So, she asked to clarify her cousin’s statement. “Why buy candles? What are they for?”

“To use in rituals to make money quickly,” Rayyen replied.

Aurora chuckled and then laughed. She had taken her cousin’s comment seriously, only to find out he was joking. “You’re crazy!”

Rayyen immediately frowned. “Why crazy? I’m serious. I might buy big candles that last long and are hard to extinguish. So Alinna can have ample time tonight to find money.”

“Careless!” Alinna protested immediately. “Am I, this perfect beauty, being compared to a mythical creature?”

Rayyen and Aurora both laughed, especially seeing Alinna’s reluctant expression.

That evening at Aurora’s house, Raima, Azzam, and Emir were also present. As for Asher, there was no need to ask. As part of the support team, he wouldn’t miss a family event like this. Even Ezra and Alanna were invited to liven up the celebration that Aurora and Alden hosted.

“Since you already have everything, I can only give you this gift,” Emir, Azzam’s older brother and the eldest in the Harperwood lineage, appeared, presenting Aurora with several boxes of cakes. Along with his wife, he also gave Aurora household items to complement her collection.

“Thank you so much, Emir, Yasmin, for your gifts.”

“You’re welcome, Sis. Once again, congratulations on your marriage and your new home.”

Aurora made a face. She grimaced at being called ‘Sis’ by a woman who clearly married her oldest cousin. “No need to be awkward. We’ve been family for a long time. Besides, you’re the wife of the oldest Harperwood descendant.”

Yasmin grinned. She wasn’t comfortable just calling a woman five years older than her by her first name. But on the other hand, this was a risk she took by marrying the oldest man in the Harperwood family line.

Yasmin then handed Aurora the cakes. After a brief hug, she and her husband moved to the living room to join the others.

All the family members gathered seemed to enjoy the dishes Aurora had prepared. They chatted and joked, discussing anything and everything until the night fell.

“So, Switzerland? Was it good?”

Rayyen asked to make sure. Worried that the gift he gave wasn’t to his cousin’s liking. But according to Asher’s recommendation, who had been there several times, Switzerland was a must-visit destination for couples.

“It was really good,” Alden replied. “Thanks for the memorable honeymoon gift. Aurora and I even felt like a week wasn’t enough for us to spend there.”

“Yeah,” Aurora confirmed. “We were even thinking of extending it for another week. To fully enjoy the vacation.”

“If that’s the case, let’s just go to Korea next,” suggested Azzam, who also gave a holiday gift from the beginning. “It’s equally good there. Just ask Asher for a month off from work.”

“Easy for you to say!” Asher quickly interjected. “Even though my parents own a hospital, that’s not how things work.”

Everyone laughed at Asher’s complaint. He was naturally outspoken and prone to protest.

“Think of it as Aurora’s honeymoon and pregnancy program, Ash,” Rayyen defended. Besides, he believed that newlyweds needed a longer vacation.

“If you want a pregnancy program, schedule it with Alissa or Ezra. Don’t skip work.”

Aurora grimaced. Her little brother never wanted to compromise.

While the men chatted in the TV room, the women gathered in the dining room. Almost all of them enjoyed the warm tea and cakes Aurora had laid out on the table.

“But, Aurora… if you really want to rush into pregnancy, just come to my office. Consultation is easy there. Besides, I have a new vitamin that you can try to boost fertility.”

Clara nodded in agreement. As a former patient of Alissa, she recommended her sister-in-law.

“Yeah, Aurora. Back then, Alissa and I only went for check-ups twice. She gave us vitamins, and bam, pregnant right away.”

Aurora laughed. “Yeah, sounds easy. I’ll come to your office tomorrow to consult about the vitamins and other things.”

Later that evening, before resting, Aurora and Alden discussed their plans for the next day while cuddling on the bed. They talked about what they would do tomorrow.

“What do you think, is it better to have kids now or postpone it?”

Aurora asked, gazing at her husband who was holding her tightly.

“Actually, I never had a target regarding kids, My love. If God wants to give them now, I’m grateful. Even if He gives them later, I’m okay with that too. My goal in getting married is to live alongside you. The rest is just a bonus.”

Aurora smiled. Whether this answer was meant to please her or was genuinely from the heart, she felt relieved that her husband didn’t set a target for her to get pregnant soon, unlike in her previous marriage with Alex.

Oh God, Aurora shook her head. Why did she suddenly remember Alex?

“Actually, Alissa invited me for a consultation. She said if we’re considering pregnancy, I could see her tomorrow in her office.”

Alden’s gaze immediately dropped. “Oh, really? So, are you going to see her tomorrow?”

Aurora nodded. “There’s no harm in it, right?”

“No harm. As long as you enjoy it, I’ll always support you.”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Aurora hugged Alden tightly. She rested her head on his chest for a moment, then lifted it to look at her handsome husband.

“If I may ask, do you have a target for how many children you want?”

Alden seemed to think for a moment. He rotated his eyes before giving an answer.

“Two to four seems about right.”

“Maximum only four?” Aurora asked to confirm.

“Yeah,” nodded Alden. “If there are too many, I’ll feel sorry for you. Just enough. The most important thing is that you and our children are healthy. That’s more than enough.”

Aurora smiled. For some reason, all of Alden’s answers always made her feel calm and comfortable. There was no pressure, intimidation, or things that would make her stressed. Also, her mother-in-law didn’t set a target for when they should have children. In short, Aurora felt more comfortable and happier in her current marriage.

As the saying goes, marry someone whose love is greater for you. Then, they will continue to prioritize you and try their best to keep you happy.

“But… what if I have difficulty getting pregnant later?” Aurora asked later, curious about what her husband’s response would be.

“No problem,” Alden replied casually. “Whether it’s fast or slow, whether we have kids or not, I’m okay with it. Like I said before, my goal in marriage is to have you as my life partner until I close my eyes. The rest, I consider a bonus from God.”

Aurora smiled again. Leaning closer, she kissed both of Alden’s cheeks in turn.

“Thanks for your understanding. I didn’t make a mistake in choosing you as my husband.”

“Who knows,” he said. “Anyway, let’s go.”

“Go where?” Aurora asked quickly. “Sleep?”

Alden shook his head. That wasn’t what he meant.

“To make a baby. Since I’m feeling proactive already.”

Aurora laughed. If her husband wanted to, of course, she couldn’t refuse. So she surrendered herself to Alden as she had done on previous nights.