Hidden Marriage With My Imperfect CEO

Anya just chuckled at that. "Why should I hit you? You weren't the one who changed the DNA test result. Nor were you the one who killed my son and forced me to divorce. You didn't do anything. You just wanted to know if you were your mother's daughter or not. It's not your fault."

"The stupidest thing I did was thinking my mother didn't want me anymore after she found her real daughter. Maybe I'm the stupidest person in this world," Nadine's eyes turned red and tears continued to stream down her face.

Anya hugged her gently and patted her on the shoulder. "You're home now. Visit your mother often. She's not doing well."

"Auntie, you still care about my mother even though…"

"I hate your mother. But after I found out everything, I felt sorry for her. At that time, she was struggling to find her real daughter and she must have felt very sad when she mistook me for her daughter. It's not easy for your mother to make that decision. I didn't punish her for her mistakes. But she punished herself, as if she could atone for the guilt in her heart by doing so. It's true Tara said. We are all victims and this fault lies with the main culprit." When she said this, Anya's gaze seemed a lot firmer.

Keara… She was the mastermind behind all of this.

Keara was the reason for their misery.

Two years had passed, Anya had changed a lot.

She might be able to understand Maria's feelings as a mother.

But up until now, she still couldn't forgive Aiden.

All because she loved Aiden so much. She loved Aiden so much that she couldn't forgive him!

And now she had a new goal ...

Keara killed her child and separated her from Aiden.

Keara made her suffer so much.

How could Anya let Keara live in peace?

"Uncle is investigating all this. I'm sure he will get some proof soon," after saying that, Nadine held Anya's hand tightly. "Auntie, you looked very happy when you met Alisa. But since entering the playground, you look sad. Did it remind you of your child?"

Anya blinked her eyes in disbelief. "Am I that obvious?"

"Even Alisa can feel it too. She asked me what made you sad," Nadine said.

Anya turned and saw the little girl who was sleeping on the big bed. She blamed herself for letting her feelings take over her. "All of this is my fault. I'm not good at controlling my feelings,"

"Auntie, you are still young. You can have more children later," Nadine said, consoling her.

Anya only smiled faintly to hear that.

Even though she still wanted to have more children, she didn't know if her body could still do it.

Two years ago, she was bleeding profusely and almost lost her uterus. Although the bleeding eventually stopped, it still left some damage to her body.

In the last two years, she had spent her time studying and studying because she was worried that if she was not busy, her mind would wander everywhere.

She made herself busy to forget everything.

But as soon as she was back in Indonesia, all those memories seemed to return to her mind, leaving her no chance to prepare. 

Not that she was unhappy to see Alisa, she just really missed her own child.

Before the fireworks' show started, Nadine woke Alisa and took her to the balcony.

The night sky was decorated with brightly shining fireworks, making Anya think back to her first date with Aiden.

At that time, she sat on the Ferris wheel watching the fireworks display for the first time.

"They said that if a couple kisses when the Ferris wheel reaches the top, they will live happily ever after… Anya, can I kiss you?"

Anya didn't answer Aiden's question but took the initiative to directly kiss his lips. Even though she barely knew Aiden at that time, she could feel his sincerity.

But even after the kiss, they still parted ways.

Anya no longer believed in the legend of the Ferris wheel.

Suddenly, her cell phone rang, interrupting her reverie. When Anya saw it, she saw Jonathan calling her and wanted to make a video call.

Anya immediately turned on her camera and turned it towards Alisa's back, along with the sky full of fireworks in front of her.

"Where are you, Anya?" Jonathan asked with a smile.

"I invited Alisa to play at the playground today," Anya replied, smiling back at Jonathan.

"You spoil Alisa too much. You even invited her to see a fireworks show. I'm too busy and can't take care of her. Luckily Alisa has you," after saying that, Jonathan saw the figure beside Alisa. "Who is next to Alisa?"

Anya hesitated for a moment before answering. How should she explain Nadine's identity to Jonathan? Should she say that Nadine was her ex-husband's niece?

"My assistant. Today she is on vacation and I invite her to come to play," Anya replied calmly.

"Are you working now?" Jonathan sounded surprised.

"Don't worry. I can get home from work early. My mother is also at home alone so she can help me look after Alisa," Anya said.

"I really bothered you. I'll finish my business soon and visit your mother in person later," Jonathan said gratefully.

"I'm Alisa's mother too. Don't thank me and don't worry. I will take good care of Alisa," Anya got up and approached Alisa. "Alisa, papa called."

Alisa turned around and waved at the camera. "Papa, I saw fireworks!"

"Alisa, don't be naughty and obey what mama says. Papa will be back in a few days," Jonathan said fondly.

"Papa is busy. Alisa has a mother," Alisa said, hugging Anya's legs.

Anya immediately carried Alisa and kissed her chubby cheek. She really spoiled this little girl.

Alisa didn't really like strangers so no matter how hard Jonathan's secretary tried to get close to her, she didn't want to open up.

But for Alisa, Anya was her mother, even though she was not her real mother.

"Aww... You don't need papa anymore now that you have a mama? Don't be naughty when papa is not there, okay!"

Alisa pressed the cell phone's screen and swapped into the front camera so Jonathan could see her and Anya.

"Alisa will be a smart kid! Alisa wants to see fireworks again. Bye papa!"

Jonathan smiled as he looked at Anya deeply before ending the video call.

Anya lowered Alisa from her arms and the little girl immediately ran to the balcony. From the beginning, Nadine pretended not to hear anything and did not turn around. She could hear all the conversations of Anya and Jonathan clearly but she decided not to act like it.

It was ten o'clock when they returned home.

Diana had helped Anya to tidy her room and prepare various toys for Alisa.

Diana didn't know how her daughter got to know Jonathan, and she didn't ask how Anya could become Alisa's mother.

During this time, she always supported Anya's decisions and respected all her wishes. But for this one, Diana couldn't take it.

Diana could understand that her daughter's heart was still hurting. The pain in Anya's heart was so great that she didn't have to tell.

But healing a wounded heart shouldn't be done this way ...

"Mother, we're home," Anya entered the house carrying a bag, while Nadine was behind her carrying the sleeping Alisa.

"Is this Alisa?" Diana asked as she walked, escorting Nadine towards Anya's room.

After putting down her belongings, Anya followed her mother and immediately took her mother's hand. "Mother, sleep with me today and help me look after Alisa."

Diana ruffled Anya's hair and said, "You're still a kid yourself, but now you are taking care of someone else's child."